# AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-07 06:00–09:00 JST｜Page 2 of 2

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 112 items from 4 sources; Japan, 52 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## 使えるねっと to exhibit at “IT & Corporate IT DXPO Tokyo '26 [Summer]”

- Published: 2026-08-07T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000047.000016359.html
- anchor: #n1844657
- Companies mentioned: 使えるねっと株式会社、ブティックス株式会社

Facts:
- August 20 (Thursday) and 21 (Friday), 2026
- Booth No.: 14-59

## 日本コムシンク launches employee-participatory corporate culture reform

- Published: 2026-08-07T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000078.000100306.html
- anchor: #n1844656
- Companies mentioned: 日本コムシンク株式会社

Facts:
- A company with sales of 100億円
- 5 years

## Making summer memories together with the local community! ホームメイト sponsors the Koto Fireworks Festival for the first time

- Published: 2026-08-07T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000083.000023091.html
- anchor: #n1844655
- Companies mentioned: 東建コーポレーション株式会社、ホームメイト、宗家花火鍵屋、江東花火大会実行委員会

Facts:
- Approximately 6,000 fireworks
- The launch site is about 150 meters from the viewing seats

## オトナル、こども家庭庁のポッドキャスト番組『こども家庭庁のなかのひと』を制作・配信支援

- Published: 2026-08-07T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000122.000035509.html
- anchor: #n1844654
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社オトナル、こども家庭庁、Apple Podcast、Spotify、Amazon Music、朝日新聞社

Facts:
- More than 4,500 audio ad plans developed
- Ad placements and campaign optimization for more than 1,500 clients

## Make FUJIFILM GFX100RF / X100VI photography more comfortable. Dedicated “grip-integrated base plate” and “thumb rest” launching simultaneously

- Published: 2026-08-07T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000142.000135883.html
- anchor: #n1844653
- Companies mentioned: FUJIFILM、2ndfocus、E&Iクリエイション株式会社、YUWOOD

Facts:
- Manufacturer’s suggested retail price: ¥19,600 (tax included)
- Manufacturer’s suggested retail price: ¥7,900 (tax included)
- Manufacturer’s suggested retail price: ¥15,800 (tax included)
- Manufacturer’s suggested retail price: ¥5,300 (tax included)

## Don’t let retirement mean “simply drawing down your pension and retirement benefits.” Seminar on building assets and cash income beyond pensions from your 50s and 60s to address retirement finances, drawing lessons from a short-term rental M&A deal by someone in their 60s, to be held August 15

- Published: 2026-08-07T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000153.000125953.html
- anchor: #n1844652
- 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:
- Annual business profits of approximately ¥3 million
- Annual business profits of approximately ¥7.5 million–¥10 million

## “How are digital sports created?” Cyber KASSEN experiential class held at 淑徳巣鴨中学高等学校

- Published: 2026-08-07T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000175.000080158.html
- anchor: #n1844651
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人全日本サッセン協会、淑徳巣鴨中学高等学校、Cyber KASSEN、SASSEN

Facts:
- Thursday, July 23, 2026
- 9:00〜10:30
- 11:00〜12:30
- About 40 people per session

## [Projected annual yield: 12.0%] TECROWD101 fund opens for investment in capital-gains fund “Osaka City Yotsubashi-Namba Station Front Building phase2”

- Published: 2026-08-07T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000309.000061009.html
- anchor: #n1844650
- Companies mentioned: TECRA株式会社、TECROWD

Facts:
- Offering amount (preferred investment): ¥1,541,300,000
- Investment period: 18 months
- 1口10万円

## It’s not too late to prepare for extreme heat. Emergency launch on August 6 of the “Late-Summer Gift Box,” worth about half price and guaranteed to include the TV- and social media-famous “のれせん2”

- Published: 2026-08-07T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000484.000111905.html
- anchor: #n1844649
- Companies mentioned: サンコー株式会社、気象庁

Facts:
- Worth approximately ¥30,000 in total
- ¥15,000, approximately 50% off (tax included)
- 10000mAh mobile power bank

## [For individual investors] Information on the viewing URL for the “Second Quarter Financial Results Briefing for the Fiscal Year Ending December 2026”

- Published: 2026-08-07T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000643.000038104.html
- anchor: #n1844648
- Companies mentioned: ZETA株式会社

Facts:
- Fiscal Year Ending December 2026 Second Quarter Financial Results Briefing
- “Fiscal Year Ending December 2026 Second Quarter Financial Results Briefing,” to be held on Monday, August 10, 2026
- 2026年8月10日(月)16時00分より配信開始予定です
- ※申込期限：2026年8月10日(月)15時00分
- Capital: 96 million yen (as of Oct. 1, 2024)

## A healthy body starts with “knowing yourself.” New co-located SIXPAD and Style stores open today at ららぽーと横浜!

- Published: 2026-08-07T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001039.000029736.html
- anchor: #n1844647
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社MTG、SIXPAD、Style、InBody、ePose、ららぽーと横浜

Facts:
- Customers who purchase a total of 66,000 yen or more (tax included)
- 300,000 units shipped to date

## [フジテレビ] “Actresses Lie Even About Their Pores” begins streaming exclusively on FOD SHORT at 0:00 on Friday, August 7.

- Published: 2026-08-07T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002160.000000084.html
- anchor: #n1844646
- Companies mentioned: フジテレビ、FOD SHORT、FCC

Facts:
- All 70 episodes
- １話約１分の
- 5 episodes every day
- The 30th フジテレビ Young Scenario Award

## The SOTO Minimal “Travel” Wallet, equipped with a carabiner and handy for travel, mountain climbing and outdoor activities, is included as a special supplement in the latest issue of BE-PAL!

- Published: 2026-08-07T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003802.000013640.html
- anchor: #n1844645
- Companies mentioned: SOTO、BE-PAL、小学館

Facts:
- Ultra-lightweight at about 30 g
- About 8×10.5 cm when folded in thirds
- About 21.5×10.5 cm when unfolded
- The world’s best aquarium for seeing 100 species of jellyfish
- The National Museum of Japanese History, where you can take in about 37,000 years of culture all at once
- Special price: 1,500 yen (tax included)

## The popular Initial D pop-up arrives at Tokyo Station! Coming to 「サックスバー東京駅」 in early August!

- Published: 2026-08-07T07:55:50+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001466.000040971.html
- anchor: #n1844634
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社フェイス、CAMSHOP.JP、講談社

Facts:
- Begins July 29, 2026
- Size: length 270 mm × width 120 mm × height 88 mm
- Weight: about 658 g
- Total length: about 8.5 cm (including chain)
- Weight: about 10 g※including packaging (main unit about 8 g)

## Toyama’s Inami-based distributed hotel Bed and Craft wins the Circular Business Award in Forbes JAPAN’s “Destinations of the Year 2026”

- Published: 2026-08-07T07:51:06+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000179332.html
- anchor: #n1844635
- Companies mentioned: Forbes JAPAN、株式会社コラレアルチザンジャパン、Bed and Craft

Facts:
- Selected for “The 30 Collection,” comprising 30 businesses from across Japan
- 30 businesses were selected for “The 30 Collection” from more than 200 candidates
- Opened in 2016 as an “inn where guests can apprentice with artisans”
- August 6, 2026 @ Tokyo Station Hotel

## A ruin-avoiding romantic comedy about an upbeat villainess and a secretly high-spec prince: The latest, volume 4 of “I Reincarnated as a Villainess, So I’ll Avoid My Ruinous Fate with a Secretly High-Spec Prince!” is now on sale! Sharon and Laura clash over the key to lifting the enchantment!?

- Published: 2026-08-07T07:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000991.000049835.html
- anchor: #n1844475
- Companies mentioned: キルタイムコミュニケーション、ブリーゼコミックス、キミコミ、コミックブリーゼ

Facts:
- List price: 792 yen (720 yen before tax + 10% tax)

## A collaboration between a 150-year-old fermented-food shop and a popular Kanazawa pizzeria! New authentic frozen Neapolitan pizzas that bring out the savory flavors of fermentation

- Published: 2026-08-07T07:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000130806.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3663698-en.html
- anchor: #n1844478
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社四十萬谷本舗、SALINA（サリーナ）、真のナポリピッツァ協会

Facts:
- “Fresh Tomato and Hanakinjo Pizza” 1,620 yen (tax included)
- “Yuzu Miso and Hanakinjo Pizza” 1,836 yen (tax included)
- “SALINA×四十萬谷本舗 Pizza 2-Piece Set (Boxed)” 3,618 yen (tax included)
- Shelf life: 120 days frozen
- Our company was founded in 1875 (Meiji 8).
- Passed the certification review in 2008.

## 株式会社タイヨー revamps its men’s uniforms, combining the strengths of its previous unisex and women’s models

- Published: 2026-08-07T07:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000097609.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3663694-en.html
- anchor: #n1844477
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社タイヨー、ORDER UNIFORM COMPANY、HARADA株式会社

Facts:
- Since its founding in 1951
- In 2020, featuring blue and red as its main colors
- In 2022,
- Currently, 10 children are enrolled in the kindergarten
- Capital: 43 million yen
- Number of employees: 98
- 3% of the sales price of eligible materials

## 成城大学 explains why people can demonstrate their true value in the AI era in a special lecture

- Published: 2026-08-07T07:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000115.000125579.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3663693-en.html
- anchor: #n1844476
- Companies mentioned: アンドドット株式会社、成城大学

Facts:
- +350 companies
- +300 municipalities

## 【小物発送の新定番】コンパクトな段ボール箱で緩衝材の節約に！クリックポストのラベルをピッタリ貼れる梱包資材が新登場

- Published: 2026-08-07T06:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000171.000094673.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3663383-en.html
- anchor: #n1844321
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アースダンボール、クリックポスト、ゆうパケット

Facts:
- Official online store price: 20 yen per unit and up (tax included)
- Weight: 28 g
- Internal dimensions: 158×115×15 mm
- External dimensions: 164×119×19 mm
- Thickness: G/F (0.9 mm thick)

## The precious, beloved time our paths crossed. A delicate, dazzling coming-of-age story by girls’ fiction’s rising star ほしあらん. The book ロリースイートロリー is now on sale, also featuring 2 of the author’s short stories that drew a strong response on social media.

- Published: 2026-08-07T06:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000992.000049835.html
- anchor: #n1844320
- Companies mentioned: キルタイムコミュニケーション、ほしあらん、キミコミ、コミックブリーゼ

Facts:
- List price: 880 yen (800 yen before tax + 10% tax)
- Release date: August 12, 2026

## 「onちゃん！６チャン!!秋まつり」2026年10月2日(金)・3日(土)・4日(日)開催！

- Published: 2026-08-07T06:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000611.000073351.html
- anchor: #n1844322
- Companies mentioned: HTB北海道テレビ、さっぽろ創世スクエア、サッポロファクトリー

Facts:
- 2026年10月2日(金)・3日(土)・4日(日)開催！
- Friday, October 2, 2026, 12:00–17:00
- Saturday, the 3rd, 10:00–17:00
- Sunday, the 4th, 10:00–16:00

## Zhao Lusi and Yang Zi have audiences in tears! TOP 10 actresses with the best crying scenes in Chinese dramas; the winner breaks hearts without shedding a tear

- Published: 2026-08-07T08:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11154596
- anchor: #n1844575

A ranking of the most compelling performances in crying scenes by actresses in Chinese mainland dramas has been released. Zhou Xun took the top spot for her performance in Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace, while rising stars including Zhao Lusi and Yang Zi also made the list with their outstanding performances.

## Lin Chien-fu column: U.S.-Japan joint intervention halts the yen’s decline, but what comes next is uncertain

- Published: 2026-08-07T08:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11154604
- anchor: #n1844574

The United States and Japan jointly intervened in the yen market, briefly prompting the yen to rebound, but failed to resolve structural problems. The yen's future direction remains uncertain.

## Chang Jui-hsiung’s view: The calculations of Silicon Valley, Washington and Beijing

- Published: 2026-08-07T07:50:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11154275
- anchor: #n1844576
- Companies mentioned: 華為、輝達、中芯國際、Moonshot AI、阿里巴巴、Meta、Hugging Face、微軟、Palantir、OpenAI、Anthropic、台積電、字節跳動、智譜

China has begun mass-producing AI chips designed specifically for AI, unsettling the U.S. market. At the same time, open-source AI models originating in China are spreading worldwide, intensifying the U.S.-China contest for technological dominance.

## Wang Chih-hsiung’s view: Leadership amid the tainted-oil storm—President Lai falls short of President Chen

- Published: 2026-08-07T07:40:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11154225
- anchor: #n1844577
- Companies mentioned: 中聯油脂

In Taiwan's 中聯油脂 tainted-oil scandal, Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai's swift response has been praised and contrasted with President Lai Ching-te's passive response. The difference has prompted questions about whether leadership is present.

## Ching Yuan-chou’s view: The crisis of manned forces amid the advantage of the unmanned

- Published: 2026-08-07T07:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11154578
- anchor: #n1844578

The Russia-Ukraine war has highlighted the importance of unmanned weapons, but Ukraine has not gained an overall advantage because of personnel shortages and organizational problems. Taiwan's defense debate places heavy reliance on unmanned weapons, but the importance of human resources needs to be recognized anew.

## Lu Wen-hao’s view: The weakest China-Russia joint patrol ever

- Published: 2026-08-07T07:20:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11154534
- anchor: #n1844579
- Companies mentioned: 中國海軍、俄羅斯海軍、日本防衛省、俄羅斯國防部、俄羅斯太平洋艦隊、美日、美日澳

Facts:
- The exercise is intended to test fleet commanders’ ability to command force groupings in their areas of responsibility and carry out unconventional operational missions, and will rehearse the integrated use of precision-guided and new types of weapons and equipment. The participating forces include about 60 surface vessels, submarines and support ships, about 30 aircraft, helicopters and unmanned systems, and more than 13,000 service members.
- The exercise is intended to test fleet commanders’ ability to command force groupings in their areas of responsibility and carry out unconventional operational missions, and will rehearse the integrated use of precision-guided and new types of weapons and equipment. The participating forces include about 60 surface vessels, submarines and support ships, and about 30

## Hsia Chen column: A bolt of lightning strikes a compassionate heart—Can Tzu Chi’s fraud case clear Chen Shih-chung’s name?

- Published: 2026-08-07T07:10:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11154733
- anchor: #n1844580
- Companies mentioned: 慈済、鴻海、TSMC、高端生技

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## Opinion submission: Is a wealth tax really meant to tax “wealth” or “trust”?

- Published: 2026-08-07T07:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11154220
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3663628-en.html
- anchor: #n1844411
- Companies mentioned: 加布里埃爾．祖克曼、經濟合作暨發展組織（OECD）、托馬斯．斯特勞曼、瑞士青年社會主義者（JUSO）

Facts:
- 5% “wealth tax”
- People with net assets exceeding US$1 billion
- 2% wealth tax

## More than just The Making of an Ordinary Woman! 10 recommended Taiwanese dramas starring Yao Chun-yao; his chilling performance as a psychopath in Copycat Killer

- Published: 2026-08-07T07:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11154293
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3663627-en.html
- anchor: #n1844410
- Companies mentioned: imdb

Facts:
- Best Leading Actor in a Drama Program at the 55th Golden Bell Awards

## Opinion submission: Taiwan Sugar knew about the tainted oil and failed to report it—public enterprises are all in cahoots! How can the public stand it?

- Published: 2026-08-07T06:50:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11154128
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3663685-en.html
- anchor: #n1844412
- Companies mentioned: 中聯油脂、泰山公司、福懋油、南僑、台鹽實業、春龍公司

After Taiwan Sugar was found in May 2026 to have edible oil containing 14.7 ppb of the carcinogen benzo[a]pyrene, it chose to accept returns rather than report the finding as required by law, sparking a food safety crisis and political storm. The incident exposed failures in public enterprise governance and allegations of administrative protection, and the judicial authorities have begun an investigation.

## Chang Ching-wen column: Earnings bring good news, but shares plunge—is AI real, and are the prices real?

- Published: 2026-08-07T06:47:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11154607
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3663680-en.html
- anchor: #n1844413
- Companies mentioned: Alphabet、Meta、Amazon、Oracle、AMD、SpaceX、Microsoft、NVIDIA、Uber

As AI investment expands, the free cash flow of major tech companies such as Alphabet and Meta has deteriorated and their share prices have fallen. The market is shifting to prioritize profitability over growth, signaling concern about overheating in the AI bubble.

## Chen Meng-chun’s view: EZ WAY needs not a defense, but an upgrade to digital governance

- Published: 2026-08-07T06:45:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11154272
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3663690-en.html
- anchor: #n1844414

EZ WAY has sparked public anger by requiring confirmation of every individual shipment. Author Chen Meng-chun argues that the system’s design is outdated and should be upgraded to a smart digital governance model, rather than merely improving its interface.

## Taiwan Banker: How can U.S. AI help local communities share in the benefits of technology?

- Published: 2026-08-07T06:40:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153797
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3663713-en.html
- anchor: #n1844415
- Companies mentioned: SpaceX、Gallup

Construction of AI data centers in the United States has sparked backlash in local communities, bringing issues of wealth inequality and energy resources to the fore. Parallels with the 19th-century Gilded Age have been noted, and debate over how to distribute benefits between local governments and residents is intensifying.

## Yang Ping-ju’s view: The names beneath Dong Fa Hao’s menu

- Published: 2026-08-07T06:35:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11154611
- anchor: #n1844416

Taipei’s well-known snack shop 東發號麵線 sparked controversy over political bias and disrespect after first hiding Chiang Wan-an’s signature, then deliberately revealing it when Shen Po-yang visited. The shop faced criticism online and a wave of negative reviews.

## Opinion submission: Public funds have created a monster! The rental management sector’s collapse exposes systemic dereliction in the “government-capital symbiosis”

- Published: 2026-08-07T06:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153916
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3663716-en.html
- anchor: #n1844418

A major Taiwanese property rental management company has plunged after defaulting on its debt, and a system of “government-capital symbiosis” that exploited gaps in government subsidies and oversight has come under scrutiny. Trust among landlords and investors has collapsed.

## Opinion submission: Who dismantled the food safety safeguards? When those in power offer only protectionism and blame-shifting

- Published: 2026-08-07T06:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11154267
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3663719-en.html
- anchor: #n1844417
- Companies mentioned: 台糖、中聯油脂

Taiwan's 台糖 is suspected of distributing cooking oil containing carcinogenic substances, and trust has been eroded by the government's response, which defended the company. This symbolizes an administrative failure in food safety.

## Opinion submission: The rental management industry must immediately implement a “rent trust” management system to prevent the misuse of funds

- Published: 2026-08-07T06:25:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11154292
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3663722-en.html
- anchor: #n1844419
- Companies mentioned: 永勝公司

Calls have been made for the immediate introduction of a rent trust management system in Taiwan's property rental management industry, with legal amendments deemed necessary to prevent the improper diversion of funds.

## Opinion submission: Lessons in blood and tears from Mexico and the fight for survival of school safety

- Published: 2026-08-07T06:20:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153574
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3663725-en.html
- anchor: #n1844421

The true story of Miriam, a Mexican mother who pursued her daughter's killer on her own after the murder and helped secure 10 arrests, has prompted warnings about relaxed discipline in Taiwanese schools and the risk of outside criminal groups gaining a foothold. It is a wake-up call about a crisis in the education system.

## Opinion submission: Why does Humanistic Education acknowledge harm caused by its investigation yet defend a system of abusive lawsuits?

- Published: 2026-08-07T06:20:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153913
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3663738-en.html
- anchor: #n1844420
- Companies mentioned: 人本教育基金會、教育部

人本教育基金會 apologized to teachers, but the apology exposed serious problems in the education system. The organization is criticized for a system of abusive lawsuits backed by political influence that is burdening teachers and undermining professional standards in education.

## The expansion of Taiwan’s spiritual marketplace—from courses to worship: Excerpt from The Violence of Faith (3)

- Published: 2026-08-07T06:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11151301
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3663373-en.html
- anchor: #n1844260

Taiwan's spiritual market has evolved from “self-growth” courses into “worship”-oriented organizations, becoming increasingly commercialized and systematized. Experts warn of growing financial and psychological risks.

## 張若昀陳偉霆輸了！保養最成功85生陸劇男星TOP10，冠軍越老越帥、憑熟男魅力封霸總天花板

- Published: 2026-08-07T06:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11154511
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3663370-en.html
- anchor: #n1844259

A TOP10 list of the “best-preserved male stars born in 85 in Chinese-language period dramas” has become a hot topic online in China, with Ren Jialun ranked No. 1. His long-maintained looks and mature charm have earned viewers' admiration.

## 土耳其、沙國、巴基斯坦將簽聯合防務協議 中東安全合作再升級

- Published: 2026-08-07T08:00:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6563551
- anchor: #n1844514

Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan will sign a joint defense pact on the 8th. Against the backdrop of worsening security conditions in the Middle East, they aim to promote regional stability by strengthening military cooperation. This will be an important geopolitical step.

## Precious metals after the close: Gold gives back gains as Iran considers barring hostile ships from the Strait of Hormuz

- Published: 2026-08-07T07:51:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6562378
- anchor: #n1844515
- Companies mentioned: American Gold Exchange、StoneX、CME、Fars

Oil prices rose following reports that Iran is considering a bill to ban vessels from hostile countries from passing through the Strait of Hormuz, while inflation concerns fueled expectations of higher interest rates. Gold prices rose temporarily before moving sideways again.

## U.S. bans exports of tungsten scrap and battery waste to strengthen domestic critical mineral supply chains

- Published: 2026-08-07T07:46:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6563570
- anchor: #n1844516
- Companies mentioned: Li-Cycle(LICYQ-US)、Ascend Elements、Amermin

The U.S. Department of Commerce has banned exports of tungsten scrap and battery waste to support the domestic recycling industry. The aim is to reduce dependence on China.

## Saudi Arabia warns its energy facilities could face attacks from the north and south; intelligence indicates Iran-backed militants are plotting coordinated strikes.

- Published: 2026-08-07T07:40:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6563552
- anchor: #n1844517

Saudi Arabia has warned of the threat of drone and missile attacks that could be launched simultaneously from Iraq and Yemen. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is suspected of involvement, and Saudi Arabia is stepping up its vigilance amid fears that energy facilities could be targeted.

## SanDisk forecast falls short of expectations, shares drop more than 6%; memory rationing to extend beyond 2027

- Published: 2026-08-07T07:30:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6563531
- anchor: #n1844518
- Companies mentioned: Western Digital、SK 海力士

SanDisk's sales forecast for the first quarter of fiscal 2027 came in below market expectations, sending its share price down 6.8%. Meanwhile, its revenue base has been strengthened by long-term contracts, and memory supply constraints are expected to continue beyond 2027 amid rising AI demand.

## New York currency markets: Dollar strengthens as safe-haven demand grows and yields rise

- Published: 2026-08-07T07:15:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6563149
- anchor: #n1844519
- Companies mentioned: 日本当局、米国財政部

The dollar rose on increased safe-haven demand and higher U.S. Treasury yields, reaching a one-week high. The yen, meanwhile, fell below 158 yen, its first such level since 日本当局 intervened in the foreign exchange market. Markets are watching the nonfarm payrolls report due over the weekend.

## 70億→2.33億美元！比特幣挖礦業者Hut 8轉型AI資料中心建商 現金燒太兇面臨流動性問題

- Published: 2026-08-07T07:10:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6563388
- anchor: #n1844520

The cash on the books of Canadian cryptocurrency mining company Hut 8 has fallen from $7 billion to $233 million as it shifts to AI data centers, drawing attention. The decline reflects the transfer of much of the money to dedicated reserves and does not indicate a management crisis.

## After-hours energy markets: Iran considers barring U.S. and Israeli ships from Strait of Hormuz, proposes fines of 20% of cargo value; oil prices jump nearly 4%

- Published: 2026-08-07T06:50:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6563527
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3663661-en.html
- anchor: #n1844345

An Iranian parliamentary committee is considering a bill to ban U.S. and Israeli vessels from passing through the Strait of Hormuz. This has brought geopolitical risks back into focus and sent oil prices surging 3–4%. The stability of the strait, a critical chokepoint for global energy supplies, is in question.

## After-hours U.S. stocks: Rising oil prices weigh on markets; S&P closes lower, Dow falls more than 450 points, ending 5-day winning streak

- Published: 2026-08-07T06:31:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6563377
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3663666-en.html
- anchor: #n1844346
- Companies mentioned: Western Digital、Sandisk、AppLovin、Datadog、Meta、Apple、Alphabet、Microsoft、Amazon、NVIDIA、Broadcom、Micron、Qualcomm、Applied Materials、Texas Instruments、AMD、TSMC、ASE、UMC、Chunghwa Telecom、SpaceX、Warner Bros. Discovery、Paramount Skydance

U.S. stocks fell on the 6th amid rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 464 points, ending its winning streak. Corporate earnings were generally solid, but individual stocks saw volatility.

## Ukrainian forces repeatedly bomb logistics warehouse of Russia’s ‘Amazon’; Russia’s richest woman furious

- Published: 2026-08-07T06:30:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6560289
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3663658-en.html
- anchor: #n1844347
- Companies mentioned: Wildberries、VTB銀行、Data Insight、Fire Point、Chatham House、中国現代国際関係研究院

The Ukrainian military carried out successive drone attacks on a logistics warehouse belonging to Russia's largest e-commerce company, Wildberries, killing 5 people and injuring 10. Economic losses amount to tens of billions of dollars, and the company's founder, Mr. Kim, strongly condemned the attacks. The war is expanding into economic and psychological warfare.

## No passage until enemy states pay compensation! Iran and Oman discuss new Strait of Hormuz management system; U.S. and Israeli ships could be blocked

- Published: 2026-08-07T06:29:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6563540
- anchor: #n1844348

Iran and Oman are considering a new system for managing the Strait of Hormuz. One proposal would ban vessels from the United States, Israel and other countries from passing until compensation has been paid in full. Oil prices have also risen amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, raising international concern.

## Taiwan stocks: Key premarket news: Pullback tests quarterly line; new high-priced stocks emerge in latest rebound; Winbond launches Module B expansion plan

- Published: 2026-08-07T06:10:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6563489
- anchor: #n1844349
- Companies mentioned: 元大台灣50反1、力積電、群創、緯創、士電、台積電

Taiwan's stock market has entered a correction, but memory-related companies are drawing attention with strong earnings. Winbond announced a new capacity expansion plan, and King Slide has become a new premium stock. Growing demand and rising prices are behind the moves.

## Yuen Chi-fung column: Hang Seng Index has technical support at 25000 points

- Published: 2026-08-07T05:58:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6563526
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3663367-en.html
- anchor: #n1844199
- Companies mentioned: 中海油、騰訊、阿里、中芯國際、九龍倉置業、老鋪黃金、周大福、藥明生物、中國神華、創科實業、農夫山泉、友邦保險、寧德時代、新鴻基地產、吉利汽車、恒隆地產、泡泡瑪特、長實集團、恒基地產、藥明康德、華潤啤酒、海底撈、新奧能源、滙豐、港交所、長和、零跑汽車、百度、比亞迪、理想汽車、蔚來、華虹宏力、商湯、阿里健康、比亞迪電子、小鵬集團、同程旅行、Minimax、智譜、兗礦能源、中煤能源、招金礦業、山東黃金、五礦資源、洛陽鉬業、中國海外發展

The Hang Seng Index has technical support at 25000 points as markets await clarity during earnings season. 中海油 is recommended as a stock with potential, with a target price of HK$25.0. Overall trading is volatile, and fund flows are divided.

## Good morning, world: President visits the Bashi naval vessel to inspect the Han Kuang exercises; southern defenses pushed to Little Liuqiu for the first time

- Published: 2026-08-07T08:33:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608075001.aspx
- anchor: #n1844692
- Companies mentioned: 國軍、海巡署、美國在台協會、川普1.0、台股、台積電、台達電、鴻海、信驊、川湖勁揚、群聯、富世達、雙鴻、旭隼、國安基金、主計總處、行政院、內政部、農業部、小橘書、大橘書、聯合國、原爆受害者團體、財團法人國際合作發展基金會、陸委會、慈濟基金會、中央氣象署、海警、陸警

Facts:
- Han Kuang No. 42 live-fire exercises
- Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 2.54% year over year in July
- Core CPI rose 2.38% year over year
- July Producer Price Index (PPI) rose 16.94% year over year
- Import price index denominated in New Taiwan dollars rose 28.19% year over year
- Down 214.9 points

## 川普 signs proclamation imposing 15% tariffs on polysilicon products and setting minimum import prices

- Published: 2026-08-07T08:18:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608070015.aspx
- anchor: #n1844693
- Companies mentioned: 川普、美國、日本、韓國、台灣、瑞士、列支敦斯登、歐盟、英國、美國商務部、Howard Lutnick、Jamieson Greer、中國

Facts:
- Impose an additional 15% tariff on products made from polysilicon
- Effective December 4
- 中國 accounts for about 80% of global solar manufacturing capacity

## U.S. bans exports of critical-mineral scrap, seeks to bolster recycling industry and supply-chain independence

- Published: 2026-08-07T07:56:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608070014.aspx
- anchor: #n1844669
- Companies mentioned: Amermin、Li-Cycle、Ascend Elements、SAFE、Basel Action Network

Facts:
- 美國每月出口近3.3萬公噸電子廢棄物及其他廢料
- Amermin received an $11.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy last year

## Veteran U.S. senator McConnell discharged from hospital and returns home to recuperate; gives no date for return to Congress

- Published: 2026-08-07T07:16:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608070013.aspx
- anchor: #n1844503
- Companies mentioned: Mitch McConnell、Andy Beshear

Facts:
- He is 84 years old
- He was initially admitted to the hospital on June 14
- Senators are expected to leave Washington soon for the traditional August recess
- There are unlikely to be any votes over the next 5 weeks
- McConnell is determined to complete his current 7th term

## 川普 signs executive order restricting birthright citizenship and banning birth tourism

- Published: 2026-08-07T07:05:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608070012.aspx
- anchor: #n1844479
- Companies mentioned: Center for Immigration Studies

川普 signed an executive order restricting birthright citizenship and banning birth tourism. The move aims to implement the Republican Party’s immigration restrictions, a longstanding focus of its immigration-control agenda.

Facts:
- About 20,000 to 25,000 mothers travel to the U.S. for birth tourism
- The U.S. recorded 3.6 million births in 2025

## U.S. media: Beijing displeased with arms sales to Taiwan; U.S. defense official’s visit to China blocked

- Published: 2026-08-07T06:06:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608070011.aspx
- anchor: #n1844323
- Companies mentioned: Politico、五角大廈、美中經濟暨安全檢討委員會、USCC、川普、Donald Trump、赫格塞斯、Pete Hegseth、馬提斯、James Mattis、拜登、Joe Biden

Facts:
- $11 billion in arms sales to Taiwan

## Most U.S. stocks close lower ahead of jobs report

- Published: 2026-08-07T06:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608070010.aspx
- anchor: #n1844324
- Companies mentioned: 道瓊工業指數、標普500指數、那斯達克指數、費城半導體指數

Facts:
- 道瓊工業指數 falls 464.02 points, or 0.85%
- Closes at 53885.10 points
- 標普500指數 falls 13.59 points, or 0.18%
- Closes at 7709.96 points
- 那斯達克指數 slips 15.09 points, or 0.06%
- Closes at 26348.35 points
- 費城半導體指數 rises 39.81 points, or 0.33%
- Closes at 12048.69 points

## 伊朗 considers banning U.S. ships from crossing the strait; international oil prices surge more than $3

- Published: 2026-08-07T05:42:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608070009.aspx
- anchor: #n1844319
- Companies mentioned: 伊朗、美國、以色列

Facts:
- Rises by more than $3 a barrel
- Rises by $2.07
- Or 2.75%
- Closes at $77.29 a barrel
- Rises by $3.04
- Or 3.83%
- Closes at $82.49 a barrel