# AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-06 06:00–09:00 JST｜Page 2 of 2

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 116 items from 4 sources; Japan, 60 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## 【September 2 seminar】【For the auto parts and metal parts industries】“Solving Challenges with Physical AI! A Factory Where Everyone Can Work Safely for the Long Term”

- Published: 2026-08-06T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000058.000173258.html
- anchor: #n1831403
- Companies mentioned: シーオス株式会社

Facts:
- Seminar on Wednesday, September 2, 2026
- 12:15〜12:45
- Specializing in the logistics field for more than 25 years

## Fukuoka-born new-build apartment brand “LEGENDE” launches in earnest. Working backward from bank loan evaluations, the Fukuoka-born apartment series looks beyond the first property to the next investment—offering hope to investors grappling with real estate investment amid rising interest rates and prices.

- Published: 2026-08-06T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000061.000162431.html
- anchor: #n1831402
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社セイコー・エステート＆ディベロップメント、LEGENDE

Facts:
- More than 100 videos released

## 【天満店限定】8月の日〜木曜日は飲み会確定！生ビールなど3種のドリンクが何杯飲んでも「1杯99円(税込109円)」の特大キャンペーンを開催！

- Published: 2026-08-06T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000063.000176111.html
- anchor: #n1831401
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社double、餃子のかっちゃん 天満店

Facts:
- Even 5 drinks cost just ¥495 (before tax).

## 従業員が”自分から相談できる”環境づくりのための『ポケットセラピスト』をDSBグループに導入。～DSBグループは、身体の不調を入口に健康経営を加速～

- Published: 2026-08-06T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000069.000021424.html
- anchor: #n1831400
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社バックテック、株式会社だいこう証券ビジネス、株式会社DSB情報システム、DSBグループ、野村総合研究所グループ

Facts:
- The service has been available to employees at each company since April 2026.
- Both companies stepped up their health and productivity management initiatives in 2025.
- In March 2026, they were recognized for the first time as “Excellent Health and Productivity Management Organization 2026 (Large Enterprise Category),” among other achievements.

## A new glycerin-free medicated skin-brightening*² toner containing tranexamic acid*¹ arrives from CeraLabo, developed by beauty chemist かずのすけ! Two popular toners are also being revamped.

- Published: 2026-08-06T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000115.000091723.html
- anchor: #n1831399
- Companies mentioned: CeraLabo、株式会社CORES、かずのすけ、ハンズ、TSUTAYA、Amazon

Facts:
- 【Price】: ¥3,500 (tax included)
- 【Volume】: 150 mL
- 【Release date】: On sale from Tuesday, August 4, 2026
- 【Price】: ¥3,400 (tax included) ⇒ ¥3,750 (tax included)
- 【Volume】: 120 mL ⇒ 150 mL (30 mL more)
- 【Price】: ¥2,900 (tax included) ⇒ ¥3,200 (tax included)

## Amazon Music launches original podcast shows that explain and explore current news in an easy-to-understand way.

- Published: 2026-08-06T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000121.000035509.html
- anchor: #n1831398
- Companies mentioned: Amazon、Amazon Music、毎日新聞社、ラジオNIKKEI、株式会社オトナル、オトナル

Facts:
- 3 original podcast shows now available
- More than 4,500 audio ad plans developed
- Ad placements and campaign optimization for more than 1,500 clients

## 【Free hands-on support for 10 selected companies】Advisors chosen for Shizuoka Prefecture’s “Recruitment Branding Promotion Project”! Applications are open for a 4-session seminar and individualized support to build companies’ recruitment foundations.

- Published: 2026-08-06T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000131.000100047.html
- anchor: #n1831397
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社静岡新聞社、みらい創造研究所、株式会社TurnX、株式会社LEAPH、芝浦工業大学、WeaveX、株式会社オフィスH2O、株式会社日本総合研究所、株式会社サエグサコオート工業、株式会社ベースミー

Facts:
- From August 2026 through March 2027
- Limited to the first 30 people at the venue

## 【佐賀玉屋】The best of Saga and neighboring areas, from delicious food to great deals. Warehouse-style food and product shop “直販デポ” opens at TAMAYA TERRACE on August 10.

- Published: 2026-08-06T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000142.000106657.html
- anchor: #n1831396
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 佐賀玉屋、コストコ

Facts:
- Warehouse-style food and product shop “直販デポ” will open on Monday, August 10, 2026.
- Monday, August 10, 2026–Sunday, January 31, 2027 (planned)
- 11:00 on Monday, August 10, 2026
- Hours: 11:00–19:00
- ⚫︎Advance-purchase admission bundle: Adult / ¥1,500
- ⚫︎Admission bundle: Adult / ¥1,600
- ⚫︎Admission fee: Adult / ¥700
- ⚫︎Animal feed: ¥100 (feed cost)

## 【Sale completed for a revenue-generating vacation rental business】Taking over a vacation rental business operated by a senior in their 60s. Securing monthly cash income without reducing retirement benefits or pension payments helps provide for later life. 田中の民泊投資 also launches hands-on support for the next vacation rental M&A deal.

- Published: 2026-08-06T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000152.000125953.html
- anchor: #n1831395
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ファイナンスアイ、株式会社ケイエスエックス、日本政策金融公庫

Facts:
- 83.2% said they felt “anxious” about their own retirement.
- “The public pension alone is not enough” was the most common response at 79.8%.
- More than 70% of people aged 60 and over cited “rising prices” as a financial concern.

## 【After-school program in Tokyo】Children at BunBu学院 try next-generation digital sport “Cyber KASSEN”! The program features 6-on-6 team matches and a tournament.

- Published: 2026-08-06T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000174.000080158.html
- anchor: #n1831394
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人全日本サッセン協会、BunBu学院、Cyber KASSEN、SASSEN

Facts:
- Participants: 12 people × 2 sessions
- July 22, 2026
- August 2023

## ラクサス’s “Origami Crane Project 2026”: Donating origami cranes carrying wishes for peace

- Published: 2026-08-06T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000180.000044666.html
- anchor: #n1831393
- Companies mentioned: ラクサス・テクノロジーズ株式会社、エルメス、ヴィトン、シャネル

Facts:
- Approximately 2,500 origami cranes
- Approximately 10 million cranes
- Weighing 10 tons
- 60 brands
- More than 30,000 items
- ¥1,682,998,130

## 【STARTUP DB】Survey results: Startup fundraising rankings (July 2026)

- Published: 2026-08-06T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000471.000032589.html
- anchor: #n1831392
- Companies mentioned: フォースタートアップス、アスエネ、Turing（チューリング）、ロボトラック

Facts:
- Raised ¥13.5 billion in a Series D round
- ¥5.8 billion in a Series A extension round
- Raised ¥5.2 billion in the first close of a Series A round

## 【ABCマート】【Summer 2026 women’s trends】Keep your feet cool with white and sheer styles! New trend shoes that create a relaxed look.

- Published: 2026-08-06T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000897.000074055.html
- anchor: #n1831391
- Companies mentioned: ABCマート、VANS、adidas、New Balance、FILA、LACOSTE、NIKE、JOLI ENCORE、HAWKINS、COLE HAAN、PUMA

Facts:
- ¥7,590 (tax included)
- ¥10,890 (tax included)
- ¥8,690 (tax included)
- ¥9,790 (tax included)
- ¥14,300 (tax included)
- ¥17,050 (tax included)
- ¥9,350 (tax included)
- 7,150 yen (tax included)
- 11,000 yen (tax included)
- 12,980 yen (tax included)
- ¥19,910 (tax included)
- 16,500 yen (tax included)
- ¥5,390 (tax included)
- ¥14,960 (tax included)
- 15,400 yen (tax included)

## [Exclusive to ABCマート] New visuals and a movie featuring THE RAMPAGE members released; NIKE's “YOUR MESSAGE HERE” apparel collection makes its debut

- Published: 2026-08-06T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000900.000074055.html
- anchor: #n1831390
- Companies mentioned: ABCマート、NIKE、THE RAMPAGE

Facts:
- Price: ¥6,930 (tax included)
- Price: ¥18,150 (tax included)
- Price: ¥9,900 (tax included)
- Price: ¥13,200 (tax included)

## Bungeishunju's sports magazine Sports Graphic Number issue 1149, “Koshien Special: The Summer There Was an Ace,” goes on sale August 6 (Thursday)!

- Published: 2026-08-06T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001069.000043732.html
- anchor: #n1831389
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社文藝春秋、横浜高校、早実、阪神タイガース、埼玉西武ライオンズ、PL学園、智辯学園、花咲徳栄、青学大野球部、アルビレックス新潟

Facts:
- Special price: ¥800 (tax included)
- 歴代最多となる1大会948球
- Top speed of 130 km/h

## [Special announcement] A new series edited by Motoyuki Shibata and Sachiko Kishimoto, “海外文学の屋根裏部屋,” launches! The 第一 installment, “チャイナタウンの女武者” (by Maxine Hong Kingston, translated by Kazuko Fujimoto), will be published by 河出文庫 in November. Editor's comments included

- Published: 2026-08-06T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001310.000012754.html
- anchor: #n1831388
- Companies mentioned: 河出書房新社、河出文庫

Facts:
- Scheduled release date: November 6, 2026
- Scheduled price, tax included: ¥1,650

## Episode 5 airs tonight! “夫に不倫をお願いされました,” starring Yurika Nakamura and Reo Sano: Hanae (Yurika Nakamura) receives a treatment from Akira (Shoma Nagumo), a therapist at a women's intimate massage service, with encouragement from Saotome (Manami Hashimoto), an insurance salesperson…

- Published: 2026-08-06T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002760.000020945.html
- anchor: #n1831387
- Companies mentioned: テレビ大阪、テレビ愛知、テレビ東京、FOD、TVer、シーモアコミックス、ポニーキャニオン、Starry Records、The icon、テレビ大阪／The icon、「夫に不倫をお願いされました」製作委員会

Facts:
- Every Thursday from 24:00
- *Airing from 1 a.m. only on Thursday, August 6
- Episodes: 30 minutes × 10 episodes

## Fan-favorite feature! The latest issue of 女性セブン, featuring a new photo shoot with handsome shogi players “S6,” goes on sale today, August 6! Includes an oversized pinup and a chance to win a signed instant photo!!

- Published: 2026-08-06T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003805.000013640.html
- anchor: #n1831386
- Companies mentioned: 女性セブン、小学館

Facts:
- Special price: ¥580 (tax included)
- A total of 22 people will be selected by lottery to win a signed instant photo

## A great collection of mysteries from 講談社文庫! The 2026 summer fair “探偵よむーく、薦めたい” is underway! Get a special book charm with the purchase of an eligible title!

- Published: 2026-08-06T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000008748.000001719.html
- anchor: #n1831385
- Companies mentioned: 講談社、講談社文庫、探偵よむーく

Facts:
- 55th anniversary
- 80 eligible books
- 5 categories

## “Next-Generation Back-Office Fest” announces participating companies and schedule! Free online event to be held over 3 days starting September 9

- Published: 2026-08-06T07:51:31+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000179.000055072.html
- anchor: #n1831308
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社TECO Design、TeamSpirit、ハーモス勤怠、奉行クラウド、HRbase、Bizer team、RecoRu、mfloow、Gozal、ジョブカン、SmartHR、クロノス、バクラク、ECOMIC、ジンジャー

Facts:
- About 10 minutes per company
- Track record of supporting more than 1,000 companies

## A “Bunta Fujiwara” model Initial D ZIPPO, limited to 150, is now available for preorder!

- Published: 2026-08-06T07:31:47+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001489.000040971.html
- anchor: #n1831237
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社フェイス、CAMSHOP.JP、講談社、Zippo社

Facts:
- Limited to 150 units
- H5.5 × W3.8 × D1.2 (cm)

## CROSAI, an AI business platform developed from frontline operations, launches a 3-tier partner program

- Published: 2026-08-06T07:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000016.000163029.html
- anchor: #n1831239
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社オブジェクティブコード、CROSAI

Facts:
- 20% of eligible sales
- 30–35% of eligible sales
- Up to 50% of eligible sales
- Up to 1 year from the paid contract date

## ISSHI's damage-care Kéralis noir. A new acid-heat*¹ hair mist that primes hair to be “straight” before ironing launches today! Quickly and easily transform unruly, wavy hair into smooth, glossy, straight hair*³, even on busy mornings

- Published: 2026-08-06T07:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000093.000012724.html
- anchor: #n1831238
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ジャパンゲートウェイ、ISSHI、Kéralis noir、ロフト、ハンズ、アインズ、J.G.PLAZA楽天市場店、Amazon、ツルハ、スギ薬局、LDK the Beauty

Facts:
- Volume: 190 mL
- Price: ¥2,100 (before tax)

## How did Australia overcome mass oyster die-offs? Exploring the potential for Japan through an industry-led selective breeding program

- Published: 2026-08-06T07:14:12+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000146097.html
- anchor: #n1831217
- Companies mentioned: Australian Seafood Industries、ASI、SEAPA、SEAPAジャパン

Facts:
- Starting August 20, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.
- In 2016, it suffered devastating damage caused by POMS (OsHV-1)
- Since 2020, efforts have also been underway in South Australia to address ongoing die-offs whose pathogen has not been identified

## 令和8年 Kumamoto Earthquake: Relief supplies delivered to affected areas

- Published: 2026-08-06T07:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000156983.html
- anchor: #n1831221
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人ハートリボン協会、明治

Facts:
- 明治 Hohoemi Raku Raku Milk (liquid milk, 240 mL cans): 1,392 cans
- Disposable baby bottles (no washing or sterilization required): 243 bottles
- Disposable diapers, pants style, BIG-large size: 2,100
- About 50 children aged 0 to 1
- 1歳半から6歳のお子さん約60人
- About 110 people in total
- Water outages affected about 84,000 households

## 夏休みの池袋で「平成かわいい」を体験！サン宝石フェアをサンシャインシティアルタで8月７日から開催

- Published: 2026-08-06T07:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000100.000148433.html
- anchor: #n1831220
- Companies mentioned: メモリーテックつくば株式会社、サン宝石、ほっぺちゃん

## What is “ambidextrous career development,” which builds on your current environment while expanding future possibilities?

- Published: 2026-08-06T07:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000369.000056057.html
- anchor: #n1831219
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人プロティアン・キャリア協会、4designs株式会社、パナソニック インダストリー株式会社、住友商事株式会社、森永製菓株式会社、株式会社ポーラ、株式会社電通デジタル、出光興産株式会社、株式会社インテージ、株式会社エクサ

Facts:
- Starting at 11 a.m. on August 25, 2026
- 11:00-12:00
- Leads the hiring of 50–300 engineers annually
- パナソニック インダストリー株式会社/住友商事株式会社/森永製菓株式会社/株式会社ポーラ/株式会社電通デジタル/出光興産株式会社/株式会社インテージ/株式会社エクサ and more than 250 other companies

## “Pachinko hall” total sales edge up, but the number of companies halves over 10 years; share of profitable companies tops 70% for the first time in 5 years, while bankruptcies remain subdued but show signs of rising

- Published: 2026-08-06T07:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001403.000043465.html
- anchor: #n1831218
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社帝国データバンク、パチンコホール経営法人

Facts:
- In 2025, パチンコホール経営法人 numbered 1,130, down 5.9% from the previous year.
- 総売上高は12兆433億円と、前年から2.8％増加し、2年連続で前年を上回った。
- The share of profitable companies was 71.6%.
- In 2025, there were 16 bankruptcies among パチンコホール経営法人, down 30.4% from 23 the previous year.

## [DigiTech Quest 2026] 株式会社電算システム named gold sponsor — 59-year-old IT company founded in Gifu supports the development of next-generation DX talent

- Published: 2026-08-06T06:40:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000051.000041726.html
- anchor: #n1831080
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ウォーカー、株式会社電算システム、株式会社NTTドコモ、株式会社Rebounder、次世代AI教育株式会社、株式会社ソキュアス、岐阜観光コンベンション協会

Facts:
- 11 employees named “Google Cloud Partner Top Engineer 2026”
- Grand Prize: ¥100,000 research grant
- Excellence Award: ¥50,000 research grant
- Capital: ¥2.46914 billion
- Employees: 813

## Notice of rescheduled launch: QPS研究所's small SAR satellite No. 13 (*1), “Mikura-I,” scheduled to launch aboard a U.S. Rocket Lab社 Electron rocket on Thursday, August 6

- Published: 2026-08-06T06:13:37+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000109.000049970.html
- anchor: #n1831058
- Companies mentioned: QPS研究所、Rocket Lab社

Facts:
- Planned altitude: 575 km
- Rocket Lab社, founded in 2006
- QPS研究所 is a space development company founded in Fukuoka in 2005

## Ready for the “Click Post revision” taking effect on October 1, 2026! アースダンボール begins selling cardboard boxes in the new standard

- Published: 2026-08-06T06:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000169.000094673.html
- anchor: #n1831059
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アースダンボール、日本郵便株式会社

Facts:
- ¥240
- Within 3 cm
- Within 2 kg
- Within 60 cm
- Internal dimensions: 332×228×24 mm
- External dimensions: 338×232×28 mm
- Weight: 98 g
- Unit price: from 38 yen (tax included)
- Unit price: from 39.8 yen (tax included)

## Donated copies of the book “What People Who Are Always in a Good Mood Think About” to all public high schools in Kochi Prefecture

- Published: 2026-08-06T06:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000155962.html
- anchor: #n1831063
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社sooupコンサルティング、総合法令出版、Amazon、楽天ブックス、東レ、ロイヤルホテル、日本サムスン、三菱UFJリサーチ&コンサルティング、EY税理士法人、フルライン株式会社

Facts:
- Price: 1,600 yen (before tax)
- Page count: 256 pages
- From major corporations such as 東レ and ロイヤルホテル to venture companies, involved in consulting for a cumulative total of more than 660 companies.
- これまでに累計1000 億円超の収益改善を実現し
- Know-how gained from solving problems inside and outside more than 3,600 client companies

## Make “For career-change advice, turn to AI first” the norm. JOB PALETTE releases a free collection of AI prompts covering every step of job hunting (9 prompts in total)

- Published: 2026-08-06T06:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000025.000137443.html
- anchor: #n1831062
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社JOB PALETTE、ChatGPT、Claude、Gemini

Facts:
- Includes 9 prompts
- Established: June 2022

## A long-selling classic, revised at last! Now available: “An Illustrated Guide to Business: The Basics and Practice of the Latest トヨタ Production System, Clearly Explained [3rd Edition],” helping readers achieve results in other industries and offices!

- Published: 2026-08-06T06:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000189.000169048.html
- anchor: #n1831061
- Companies mentioned: トヨタ、株式会社秀和システム新社

Facts:
- List price: 1,980 yen (tax included)
- Release date: August 19, 2026

## The September 2026 issue of 文學界 goes on sale August 6! New serialization: Kenichiro Isozaki, “A Prehistory of Japanese Ignorance, Part 3”

- Published: 2026-08-06T06:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001065.000043732.html
- anchor: #n1831060
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社文藝春秋、文學界

Facts:
- Release date: August 6, 2026 (Thursday)
- Print edition: 1,200 yen (tax included)
- Digital edition: 1,100 yen (tax included)

## Wang Liben’s view: The Caspian Sea is no longer safe—Ukraine’s attack on Iranian merchant ships and 8 signals reshaping the Russia-Ukraine war and the Middle East

- Published: 2026-08-06T08:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153929
- anchor: #n1831314
- Companies mentioned: ウクライナ、ロシア、イラン

Ukraine attacked an イラン merchant ship in the Caspian Sea, potentially affecting ロシア's supply routes. The attack marks a new strategic shift targeting ロシア's strategic supply network and could signal the growing convergence of conflicts in the Middle East.

## Today is the birthday of Lord Guan! 5 types of people should absolutely not worship him, lest their luck worsen. A guide to offerings, taboos and ways to pray for wealth

- Published: 2026-08-06T08:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11154198
- anchor: #n1831313

Aug. 6, 2026, is Guan Sheng Dijun's birthday. A fortune-teller has listed 6 suitable figures to worship and 5 taboos. The article also explains his origins as a martial God of Wealth, auspicious times for worship, and etiquette for offerings.

## Story of Yanxi Palace loses out! Top 10 mainland Chinese and Hong Kong dramas starring Charmaine Sheh: the 9.0-rated champion, a palace-intrigue classic that has been hard to surpass for more than 20 years

- Published: 2026-08-06T08:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11154297
- anchor: #n1831312

Works featuring Hong Kong actress Charmaine Sheh have been ranked by their Douban ratings. Story of Yanxi Palace came in No. 1 with a score of 9.0. The Story of Yanxi Palace was not included, with a score of 7.1.

## Wang Qingmin’s view: The Ceuta refugee crisis—the chronic ills of imbalanced international development and widening rifts within Europe

- Published: 2026-08-06T07:50:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153886
- anchor: #n1831315
- Companies mentioned: 西班牙、摩洛哥、義大利、芬蘭、丹麥、法國、歐盟、美國、以色列、巴勒斯坦

Facts:
- 西班牙 government announces an “amnesty” for approximately 500,000 undocumented migrants in the country
- On the other side of Ceuta, youth unemployment in 摩洛哥 is as high as 30%.
- As of Aug. 2, 72 refugees had died

## Su Qingquan’s view: He was reported after providing emergency care to 4 young people on hunger strike!

- Published: 2026-08-06T07:40:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11154286
- anchor: #n1831316

A Taipei city councilor and 4 young people fell ill while staging a hunger strike over food safety issues. Doctor 蘇清泉 provided emergency care but was later arrested. The incident has raised questions about medical neutrality.

## Kong Lingxin’s view: 36 days of tainted oil—and nothing has been resolved!

- Published: 2026-08-06T07:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11154153
- anchor: #n1831317
- Companies mentioned: 中聯油脂、台糖、南橋

36 days have passed since the tainted oil issue emerged in Taiwan, but the government's response has been slow, and efforts to uncover the truth and hold those responsible to account have stalled. Consumer anxiety has grown, prompting a large-scale protest.

## Lin Renbin’s view: When the AI boom collides with energy anxiety, Taiwan does not lack electricity—it lacks the ability to understand the system

- Published: 2026-08-06T07:20:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11151286
- anchor: #n1831318

林仁斌 analyzed the relationship between AI growth and energy insecurity, saying Taiwan's problem is not a lack of electricity but a lack of understanding of the system and of governance. He called for deeper public debate.

## Wu Dianrong’s column: The Lai government’s philosophy of never admitting fault

- Published: 2026-08-06T07:10:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11154399
- anchor: #n1831319
- Companies mentioned: 台糖、南僑

台糖 is suspected of supplying oil containing carcinogens, while the government is suspected of covering up a failure to report it as required. The administration's fear of reform has been criticized as the “Tocqueville paradox,” undermining political trust.

## Opinion: Kaohsiung’s “food safety is excellent” claim turns out to be a late-arriving king’s new clothes

- Published: 2026-08-06T07:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153847
- anchor: #n1831153
- Companies mentioned: 台糖、中聯、福壽、泰山、南僑

The 中聯 tainted-oil case exposed loopholes in food safety law and an imbalance in the division of responsibilities between central and local governments. Kaohsiung was presented as a model despite taking credit after the fact, prompting criticism of political maneuvering.

## Why is there a small hole in coffee cup lids? It is not for heat to escape—the real purpose eludes many

- Published: 2026-08-06T07:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11154268
- anchor: #n1831152

The small hole in the lid of a takeaway coffee cup is primarily designed to equalize air pressure and make drinking easier, not to release heat. This design allows the coffee to flow steadily and makes spills less likely.

## Opinion: When information is opaque, tainted oil runs rampant

- Published: 2026-08-06T06:50:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153850
- anchor: #n1831154
- Companies mentioned: 中聯油脂、台糖

In Taiwan's tainted oil scandal, a lack of transparency and the government's slow response have drawn criticism, with observers saying that people have no choice but to wait for democratic governance to be restored.

## Violations carry fines of up to 150,000! What is the 2026 urban resilience exercise? Will mobile networks go down? A guide to the nationwide schedule and 3 things you must do

- Published: 2026-08-06T06:45:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11153649
- anchor: #n1831156

From Aug. 7 to 13, 2026, “Urban Resilience (Air Defense) Exercises” will be held across Taiwan. Tests to slow communications will also be introduced in central and northern Taiwan, and violations will incur fines of up to 15万 Taiwanese dollars.

## Liu Juncheng’s view: As Apple and Google begin embracing the NPU approach

- Published: 2026-08-06T06:45:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11154120
- anchor: #n1831155
- Companies mentioned: Apple、Google

The AI industry's focus is shifting from large-scale models to efficient inference. NPUs and Edge AI are set to become the core of the next generation. This is a major turning point that will fundamentally change companies' cost structures and AI strategies.

## Taiwan Banker: The EU joins forces to secure rare earths, with new credit-risk controls in the background

- Published: 2026-08-06T06:40:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153801
- anchor: #n1831157
- Companies mentioned: 欧州連合（EU）、G7

欧州連合（EU） is organizing a “national team” and introducing new reputation management measures to address supply risks for scarce metals. At the G7 2026 summit, members will discuss cooperation on critical minerals and form a strategic market structure to secure supply chains. Taiwan's financial sector also needs to understand upstream material supply risks and strengthen supply-chain resilience.

## Opinion: Puma Shen, the “outsider” in the Taipei mayoral election

- Published: 2026-08-06T06:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153841
- anchor: #n1831158

Puma Shen was once a prominent topic in the Taipei mayoral election but has since lost media and online attention. His campaign has faltered, and he is now seen as just another voice among those criticizing Wayne Chiang.

## Opinion: It is not enough simply to have food on the table—the government should safeguard workers’ dignity in retirement

- Published: 2026-08-06T06:25:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153501
- anchor: #n1831159

Labor groups are calling for an increase in the employer contribution rate under the new system. They say an overhaul is urgently needed to protect the dignity of 800万 workers in retirement.

## Opinion: Investigators take the lead, while police bear responsibility for public safety?

- Published: 2026-08-06T06:23:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153925
- anchor: #n1831160

South Korea’s removal of investigative powers from prosecutors has prompted reflection in Taiwan on the imbalance of responsibilities between prosecutors and police. Taiwan’s current Judicial Police Dispatch Act gives prosecutors power without making them responsible for public safety, making institutional reform urgent.

## Opinion: Encountering “atomic-bombed trees” in the English countryside—seeing the many meanings of seeds

- Published: 2026-08-06T06:20:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153865
- anchor: #n1831161
- Companies mentioned: 邱園（Kew Gardens）、千禧年種子庫（Millennium Seed Bank）

Seeds from trees exposed to the atomic bombing in Hiroshima have been stored at the Millennium Seed Bank in the UK, as part of efforts to convey a message of peace. This is part of the international initiative “Green Legacy Hiroshima.”

## A death at a monastery and the commercialization of spiritual practice: Excerpt from The Violence of Faith (2)

- Published: 2026-08-06T06:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11151299
- anchor: #n1830998

A series of religion-related tragedies in Taiwan has exposed the commercialization of spiritual practices and the reality of psychological control. The structure in which faith is used for financial exploitation and psychological control has come under scrutiny.

## After the bell: Oil prices fluctuate at the close as markets watch U.S.-Iran talks and developments in the Strait of Hormuz

- Published: 2026-08-06T07:57:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6561482
- anchor: #n1831248
- Companies mentioned: Price Futures Group、IG、Lipow Oil Associates、Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC)

International oil prices diverged. Brent edged higher, while WTI fell. The moves were driven by hopes for progress in US-Iran talks and the resumption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Geopolitical uncertainty remains.

## Musk names SpaceX as fully adopting Nvidia AI chips; AMD plunges more than 7%, while 輝達 surges more than 3%

- Published: 2026-08-06T07:40:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6561497
- anchor: #n1831249
- Companies mentioned: NVIDIA、AMD、Google、Anthropic、Meta、Core Scientific

SpaceX announced that it would fully adopt NVIDIA chips for its AI infrastructure, significantly affecting stock prices. AMD fell sharply after failing to meet market expectations.

## Has the AI boom already peaked? ‘Valuation guru’ warns: The real danger is not the Magnificent Seven, but ‘this type’ of AI stock

- Published: 2026-08-06T07:40:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6559659
- anchor: #n1831250
- Companies mentioned: NVIDIA、Roundhill、iShares

Professor Aswath Damodaran, known as the “father of valuation,” warned that the AI stock boom peaked several months ago. Risks are concentrated particularly among small and mid-cap AI companies with weak financial foundations.

## Strong earnings fail to rescue share price; Western Digital plunges 10% after hours

- Published: 2026-08-06T07:30:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6561509
- anchor: #n1831251
- Companies mentioned: 希捷科技、Western Digital、Seagate Technology

威騰電子 reported earnings that exceeded market expectations, but its stock fell more than 10% in after-hours trading following a conservative outlook. This reflects excessive expectations for AI-related stocks and concerns about supply and demand.

## 蘋果向長鑫壓價LPDDR5X遭拒！中國國產DRAM首現「不給果鏈打折」反轉

- Published: 2026-08-06T07:30:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6561415
- anchor: #n1831252
- Companies mentioned: 蘋果、長鑫存儲 (CXMT)、三星、SK 海力士、美光、華為、小米、騰訊、阿里雲、字節跳動

蘋果為壓低iPhone元件成本，向中國長鑫存儲要求LPDDR5X記憶體降價，卻遭拒絕。這標誌著中國國產DRAM廠商首次不對「果鏈」讓利，反映產業權力轉移。

## Anthropic confirms its AI chip plan for the first time, developing a dedicated chip for Claude

- Published: 2026-08-06T07:20:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6561500
- anchor: #n1831253
- Companies mentioned: AWS、Google、輝達 (NVIDIA)、AMD、博通、サムスン電子、OpenAI

Anthropic formally announced plans to develop its own AI chips to optimize its Claude models. The move is a response to rising computing demand and an important step signaling AI companies' shift toward vertical integration of hardware.

## No evidence of a stock-market headwind! Was the July plunge in AI stocks just an overreaction? Prominent investor: Fundamentals are fine

- Published: 2026-08-06T07:10:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6560302
- anchor: #n1831254
- Companies mentioned: Meta、NVIDIA、Amazon、Microsoft、SpaceX、Silicon Data Token Index、Benchmark、Star Cloud

The July decline in AI-related stocks was due to a misunderstanding; underlying demand and corporate capital spending remain strong. Changes in credit conditions are the only real risk.

## New York FX market: Dollar falls to a 7-week low as Hormuz Strait agreement may be reached; yen holds steady at 157

- Published: 2026-08-06T06:56:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6561217
- anchor: #n1831087
- Companies mentioned: ドイツ銀行、日本銀行、連邦準備制度（FRB）

The US dollar fell to a 7-week low, driven by progress in peace talks over the Strait of Hormuz, currency intervention by Japan and the US, and weak US economic indicators. The yen remained stable in the 157 range, while markets watched for a Bank of Japan rate hike.

## Hormuz new shipping route deal stuck on fees! Iran seeks a transit fee of up to 7%; U.S. fears dangerous precedent

- Published: 2026-08-06T06:55:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6561488
- anchor: #n1831088

イラン and Oman reached a basic agreement on establishing a new route through the Strait of Hormuz, but they are at odds over tolls. イラン is demanding 5–7% of cargo value, while the US has objected, calling it a “dangerous precedent.”

## Precious metals after hours: Gold jumps 4.4%, its strongest single-day gain since February, as bond yields fall and progress is made on reopening the Strait of Hormuz

- Published: 2026-08-06T06:50:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6560357
- anchor: #n1831089
- Companies mentioned: 世界黃金協會、摩根大通、渣打銀行

Spot gold surged 4.4% in a single day, its strongest gain since February, as U.S. Treasury yields fell and tensions around the Strait of Hormuz eased, drawing investors back to precious metals.

## U.S. stocks after hours: SpaceX plunges more than 13% after earnings; Dow sets another record, while S&P and Nasdaq end 4-day winning streaks

- Published: 2026-08-06T06:30:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6561409
- anchor: #n1831090
- Companies mentioned: Meta、Apple、Alphabet、Microsoft、Amazon、AMD、Broadcom、NVIDIA、Qualcomm、Micron、TSMC、ASE、UMC、China Telecom、Disney、Amgen、Eli Lilly

The Dow Jones hit new highs for consecutive days, while SpaceX plunged more than 13% after releasing its financial results and semiconductor stocks also fell. Markets welcomed strong earnings and geopolitical progress, but concerns about high capital spending spread.

## Microsoft reveals AI revenue for the first time! OpenAI contributes $24.1 billion, accounting for more than half, as reliance remains high

- Published: 2026-08-06T06:20:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6561484
- anchor: #n1831091
- Companies mentioned: OpenAI、Anthropic、GraniteShares、KeyBanc

More than half of Microsoft's AI-related revenue comes from OpenAI, revealing the extent of its reliance on the company. This has become a strategic risk for Microsoft and a focus of market attention.

## 〈台股盤前要聞〉外資第三大買超 股匯雙漲、鴻海月營收逼近兆元、南亞科加碼資本支出

- Published: 2026-08-06T06:10:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6561485
- anchor: #n1831092
- Companies mentioned: 鴻海、南亞科、信驊、士電、台積電、緯創、光寶科、大立光、台光電

Taiwan's stock market surged, with foreign investors recording their 3rd-largest net buying on record. 鴻海 posted monthly revenue of 9465億 yen, while 南亞科 raised its capital spending to 697億 yen.

## Yuen Chi-fung column: Hong Kong stocks lack direction for now

- Published: 2026-08-06T05:50:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6561483
- anchor: #n1830937
- Companies mentioned: 石藥集團、阿斯利康、百濟神州、盈富基金、中芯國際、智譜、阿里、騰訊、洛陽鉬業、創科實業、老鋪黃金、紫金礦業、信達生物、中國鋁業、中國人壽、寧德時代、中國宏橋、新奧能源、港交所、吉利汽車、金沙中國、滙豐、中海油、新東方、建設銀行、中國銀行、招商銀行、中石油、農夫山泉、華潤置地、香港中華煤氣、極兔速遞、小米、百度、網易、Minimax、聯想、華虹宏力、舜宇光學、商湯、瑞聲科技、玖龍紙業、理文造紙、百威亞太、華潤啤酒

石藥集團宣布與阿斯利康合資建設生物製劑基地，獲分析師推薦買入。港股缺乏方向，個股受業績期影響。此舉反映藥企深化合作趨勢。

## SpaceX loses $225 billion in market value overnight as AI spending concerns overshadow strong earnings

- Published: 2026-08-06T05:49:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6561498
- anchor: #n1830938
- Companies mentioned: Vital Knowledge

SpaceX shares fell more than 13%, wiping out 2250億 dollars in market capitalization. Despite strong financial results, concerns about cash outflows from AI investment heightened market wariness.

## U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary Raymond Greene: U.S.-Taiwan cooperation to ensure security of critical AI supply chains

- Published: 2026-08-06T08:36:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608060013.aspx
- anchor: #n1831428
- Companies mentioned: 台積電

Facts:
- The United States officially launched the ‘Pax Silica’ initiative last December
- This June, the State Department held the second ‘Pax Silica’ summit in Washington
- Taiwan and the United States signed the ‘Pax Silica Declaration and Taiwan-U.S. Joint Statement on Economic Security Cooperation’ this January

## Dow rises for 5th straight day to another record; SpaceX unfazed by spending, exclusively uses 輝達

- Published: 2026-08-06T08:33:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608060014.aspx
- anchor: #n1831427
- Companies mentioned: SpaceX、輝達、華爾街日報、Alphabet、Meta、微軟、超微

Facts:
- The Dow rose for 5 consecutive trading days, setting another record today. SpaceX shares fell 13.61% amid massive AI spending, while CEO Elon Musk said the company would exclusively use 輝達 systems to build a giant data center, lifting 輝達 shares.
- After SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said its artificial intelligence business would exclusively use 輝達 GPU systems, 輝達 rose $7.28, or 3.43%, on the 5th to close at $219.22, helping lift the broader market.
- After SpaceX CEO Elon

## Good morning, world: Han Kuang exercise begins with full combat readiness deployment; Navy urgently sorties, Air Force preserves combat strength

- Published: 2026-08-06T08:19:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608065001.aspx
- anchor: #n1831413
- Companies mentioned: 濱海作戰大隊、海軍陸戰隊、台北市後備旅迫砲營、台糖、福懋油脂、戰略暨國際研究中心、美國太空探索科技公司（SpaceX）、超微、中央氣象署、疾管署

Facts:
- Weighted index rises 1,250.94 points
- Closes at 44,611.6 points
- A gain of 2.88%
- 增至「46千金」
- 三大法人合計買超台股達新台幣1004.06億元
- Foreign and mainland Chinese investors posted net buying of NT$90.308 billion

## Major shake-up among senior officials in Google’s artificial intelligence division; shares plunge 4%

- Published: 2026-08-06T07:41:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608060012.aspx
- anchor: #n1831240
- Companies mentioned: Google、Alphabet、DeepMind、Anthropic、OpenAI、發現回路

## 美伊有望達成協議 國際油價連3跌

- Published: 2026-08-06T06:42:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608060011.aspx
- anchor: #n1831081
- Companies mentioned: 美伊

Facts:
- West Texas Intermediate crude for September delivery settled at $75.22 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange
- North Sea Brent crude for October delivery settled at $79.45 a barrel in London

## SpaceX shares plunge 13.6% after earnings release, wiping more than NT$7 trillion off its market value

- Published: 2026-08-06T06:33:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608060010.aspx
- anchor: #n1831074
- Companies mentioned: SpaceX、CNBC、彭博

Facts:
- $225 billion in market value wiped out (about NT$7.27 trillion)

## U.S.-Iran deal may be reached; Dow closes at a record

- Published: 2026-08-06T05:57:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608060009.aspx
- anchor: #n1830997
- Companies mentioned: SpaceX、超微、AMD

Facts:
- The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 263.24 points, or 0.49%
- Closing at 54349.12 points
- The S&P 500 fell 12.97 points, or 0.17%
- Closing at 7723.55 points
- The Nasdaq Composite fell 221.55 points, or 0.83%
- Closing at 26363.44 points
- The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index fell 170.38 points, or 1.40%
- Closing at 12008.88 points