# AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-07 18:00–21:00 JST｜Page 5 of 5

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 222 items from 5 sources; Japan, 201 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Why do erasers always come wrapped in paper? It’s not for decoration! A major stationery maker reveals the important purpose—and what can go terribly wrong without it

- Published: 2026-08-07T18:34:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11154893
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3675166-en.html
- anchor: #n1850388
- Companies mentioned: Funpark童書夢工廠

Japanese stationery maker Tombow explained that the paper sleeve on an eraser plays an important role in preventing plastic surfaces from sticking together. The explanation dispelled a misconception among consumers and drew attention.

## How should you store leftover cut watermelon? How many days will it keep in the refrigerator? Don’t eat it if you notice these signs

- Published: 2026-08-07T18:30:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11154899
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3675172-en.html
- anchor: #n1850389

Guidance explains how to store watermelon properly after cutting. Under U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) guidelines, it can be refrigerated for up to 5 days, underscoring the importance of food safety.

## Is the white coating on grapes and blueberries pesticide? Washing it off makes them spoil sooner—the truth about the “bloom” revealed

- Published: 2026-08-07T18:29:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11154897
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3675169-en.html
- anchor: #n1850390
- Companies mentioned: 農業部、明尼蘇達大學、賓州州立大學、奧勒岡州立大學

The white coating on grapes and blueberries is natural “bloom,” not pesticide, and serves as a protective layer for the fruit. Washing it too much can make the fruit spoil more easily, so it is best to wash it just before eating.

## Pomelos aren’t sweeter just because they’re bigger! What to look for when buying pomelos for thin skin and lots of juice

- Published: 2026-08-07T18:27:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11154896
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3675175-en.html
- anchor: #n1850391

The Tainan District Agricultural Research and Extension Station offered guidance on choosing pomelos. The texture of the peel, shape, and weight matter more than size, with the advice expected to improve consumer satisfaction.

## The market tumbles 170 points, but all four Formosa Plastics stocks rise! Nan Ya and Formosa Petrochemical surge more than 5%—the reasons revealed

- Published: 2026-08-07T18:26:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11154870
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3675178-en.html
- anchor: #n1850392

Taiwan’s benchmark index fell 170 points, but all four Formosa Plastics stocks rose after their July revenue figures all increased month over month. Buoyed by demand from AI data centers and inventory restocking, the shares moved against the market, with Nan Ya and Formosa Petrochemical gaining more than 5%, showing that investors are favoring traditional-industry leaders.

## Revenue surges 92% and Starlink users top 10 million! SpaceX reports strong results, but its stock falls 7.5%—the reason revealed

- Published: 2026-08-07T18:24:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11154894
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3675181-en.html
- anchor: #n1850393
- Companies mentioned: AMD、Palantir、Caterpillar

In its first financial report since its IPO, SpaceX posted a 92% increase in revenue and said Starlink users had topped 10 million, but its share price fell 7.5% after the announcement. Investors expressed concern about delays in monetization.

## Did Chen Shih-chung once warn of vaccine fraud? Hou Han-ting fires back: You can’t use Tzu Chi being scammed to whitewash the government’s “inability to buy vaccines”

- Published: 2026-08-07T18:17:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11154849
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3675184-en.html
- anchor: #n1850394
- Companies mentioned: 慈済基金会、鴻海、台積電、永齡基金会

A fraud case emerged during Tzu Chi’s 2021 purchase of BNT vaccines. Wang Bisheng said Chen Shih-chung had issued a warning, but Hou Han-ting countered that the government was using the case to cover up its inability to procure vaccines, stressing that obstacles faced by private organizations had nothing to do with fraud prevention.

## Taiwan and South Korea surpass Japan in chip exports! Trade data for the first half of 2026 revealed: 台積電, Samsung and SK hynix played key roles

- Published: 2026-08-07T18:10:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11154887
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3675190-en.html
- anchor: #n1850395
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、三星電子、SK海力士、東京エレクトロン、アドバンテスト、レーザーテック、三菱UFJリサーチ＆コンサルティング

In the first half of 2026, Taiwan and South Korea's export values surpassed Japan's for the first time, driven by AI demand. Semiconductor production by 台積電, Samsung, and SK海力士 was the main factor, as Japan's relative standing declined.

## 蝦皮每月賣不到10萬元「就完全不用報稅」？國稅局揭真正規定，很多人少報1筆

- Published: 2026-08-07T18:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11154876
- anchor: #n1850097
- Companies mentioned: 蝦皮、Facebook、Instagram、國稅局、財政部

Facts:
- Monthly sales below NT$100,000
- For sales of “services,” the monthly threshold is NT$50,000
- Net profit margin of 6%
- Business tax assessed at a 1% rate
- 5% business tax rate

## Tsai Ing-wen takes to the campaign trail herself! Could the KMT lose its strongholds in the 2026 county and city elections? He predicts that “5 counties and cities” could flip to the DPP

- Published: 2026-08-07T17:56:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11154880
- anchor: #n1850098

With Taiwan’s 2026 local elections approaching, the DPP, led personally by Tsai Ing-wen, is targeting 5 counties and cities governed by the KMT. Taitung County is seen as the most vulnerable, particularly if Indigenous voters are consolidated and the party remains united, stirring political shockwaves.

## A score of 15 in Chinese: should she choose Chinese at National Cheng Kung University or electrical engineering at Yuan Ze University? Those with experience recommend one for its broad career prospects and high pay, and say there’s still a fallback if she chooses wrong

- Published: 2026-08-07T17:52:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11154866
- anchor: #n1850099
- Companies mentioned: 國立成功大學、元智大學

A high school girl who earned a perfect score in Chinese is torn between Chinese at National Cheng Kung University and electrical engineering at Yuan Ze University after her subject-specific exam results fell short of expectations, prompting heated online debate about choosing a major. Those with experience advised her to consider her interests, abilities and career prospects, and avoid the risks of switching majors.

## Lai Ching-te criticizes the 8-year delay to the 台中捷運 Blue Line; KMT lawmakers compare it with Kaohsiung’s faster, larger funding: the central government holds Taichung back, then criticizes it

- Published: 2026-08-07T17:49:52+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11154862
- anchor: #n1850100
- Companies mentioned: 台中捷運、高雄捷運、綠美圖、國際會展中心、台中巨蛋

Facts:
- Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen has spent 8 years on it
- Kaohsiung received 5.5 times as much as Taichung
- The city government applied to the central government for about NT$4.2 billion based on the project’s progress
- But the central government budgeted just NT$168 million for the year
- A full 96% cut
- Kaohsiung received NT$126.5 billion
- Taichung received only NT$22.8 billion
- The central government originally planned to allocate only about NT$30 million for improvements
- The amount was eventually increased to NT$8.1 billion
- Another NT$5.3 billion was invested in wastewater management
- A total of NT$13.4 billion
- 綠美圖: about NT$5.3 billion
- The east wing of 國際會展中心: about NT$8.9 billion
- 台中巨蛋: nearly NT$10 billion
- The 3 major projects total more than NT$24 billion

## Xiao Zhan and Wang Yibo’s 《陳情令》 isn’t No. 1! The top pick among the TOP9 Chinese dramas with the best male duos is this one: it outrates 《山河令》 by a mile and is the ultimate manga-adapted Chinese drama

- Published: 2026-08-07T17:45:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11154874
- anchor: #n1850101
- Companies mentioned: 《陳情令》、《穿越火線》、《時光代理人》、《鬢邊不是海棠紅》、《上癮》、《終極筆記》、《山河令》、《唐朝詭事錄之西行》、《棋魂》

Facts:
- 《陳情令》 | Douban rating: 7.7
- 《穿越火線》 | Douban rating: 7.9
- 《時光代理人》 | Douban rating: 8.0
- 《鬢邊不是海棠紅》 | Douban rating: 8.0
- 《上癮》 | Douban rating: 8.2
- 《終極筆記》 | Douban rating: 8.2
- 《山河令》 | Douban rating: 8.5
- 《唐朝詭事錄之西行》 | Douban rating: 8.6
- 《棋魂》 | Douban rating: 8.6

## Is the AI boom scarier than Trump’s tariffs? Chinese camera maker Insta360 complains: rising chip prices hurt far more than import duties

- Published: 2026-08-07T17:35:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11154853
- anchor: #n1850102
- Companies mentioned: Insta360、影石、Arashi Vision、TrendForce、高通、Qualcomm、安霸、Ambarella、徠卡、GoPro、大疆、DJI、美國國際貿易委員會、ITC

Facts:
- Revenue rose 74% year over year in 2025
- 2025年營收年增74%、達到97.4 億人民幣
- 2025年營收年增74%、達到97.4 億人民幣（約新台幣466.1億元）
- Spot prices for DRAM memory at one point surged 700% in 2026 compared with the same period in 2025
- Tariffs imposed by the United States on imports from China once reached the staggering rate of 145%
- The actual average rate is currently about 23%
- Overseas markets account for as much as 70% of Insta360’s total revenue
- Its global store count surged from 5 at the beginning of 2023 to 300.

## Never use an air fryer every day! A nutritionist reveals “1 concern” that could actually make it less healthy; many people are doing it wrong.

- Published: 2026-08-07T17:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11152112
- anchor: #n1850103

Facts:
- Above 140°C
- Above 170°C
- 200℃
- 120℃

## Never rush to put fish in the pan! An expert shares 1 trick for a golden, crispy result without sticking or breaking apart; it can taste better than restaurant fish even without a nonstick pan.

- Published: 2026-08-07T17:28:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11154869
- anchor: #n1850104

Facts:
- Let it cook undisturbed on one side for at least 3 to 5 minutes.
- After adding it to the pan, you can gently shake the pan for about 15 seconds.

## Lost 10 kilograms but strained his back! An orthopedic doctor lists precautions for weight-loss injections: beware of muscle loss.

- Published: 2026-08-07T17:27:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11154868
- anchor: #n1850105
- Companies mentioned: 亞東紀念醫院

Facts:
- His weight once reached 85 kilograms.
- In just 3 months

## Latest poll on the Taipei mayoral race! Who has more support, Chiang Wan-an or Shen Po-yang? Latest poll reveals surprising results.

- Published: 2026-08-07T17:27:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11154863
- anchor: #n1850106
- Companies mentioned: 壹蘋新聞網

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## Next year’s total budget tops 3.6 trillion, but leaves out a pay raise for military personnel? Executive Yuan responds to revisions to military and police compensation; he blasts it for ignoring the dignity of military, civil service and education personnel.

- Published: 2026-08-07T17:18:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11154859
- anchor: #n1850108
- Companies mentioned: 總統府、行政院、國民黨、立法院、國防部、內政部、全教總

Facts:
- The overall budget reached a record high of more than NT$3.6 trillion.
- The FY116 total budget includes an additional NT$500 billion.
- The FY116 total budget increased by about NT$560 billion.
- The annual increase reached 18.6%.
- In recent years, more than 12,000 volunteer military personnel have left service.
- Pay has already been raised by 4% for the coming year.
- Military, civil service and education personnel could receive raises of up to 9.88% next year.

## 趙麗穎《知否》不是第一！最強大女主陸劇TOP10冠軍是她：評價超越《步步驚心》、至今無劇能超越

- Published: 2026-08-07T17:13:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11154867
- anchor: #n1850109
- Companies mentioned: 豆瓣

Facts:
- 豆瓣 rating: 7.7
- 豆瓣 rating: 7.8 points
- 豆瓣 rating: 7.9 points
- 豆瓣 rating: 8.0 points
- 豆瓣 rating: 8.2 points
- 豆瓣 rating: 8.4 points
- 豆瓣 rating: 8.6 points
- 豆瓣 rating: 9.1 points
- 豆瓣 rating: 9.4 points

## Tzu Chi was scammed out of NT$1 billion in a vaccine deal! A fan page criticizes Chen Shih-chung for making glib remarks: If the DPP had been capable, why would the public have had to save itself?

- Published: 2026-08-07T17:09:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11154858
- anchor: #n1850110
- Companies mentioned: 慈濟基金會、鴻海、台積電、永齡基金會、上海復星

Facts:
- 慈濟基金會 recently became embroiled in a case in which it was defrauded of NT$1 billion while purchasing vaccines.
- Tzu Chi eventually secured the vaccines and donated all 5 million doses to the government.
- 鴻海 and 永齡基金會: 5 million doses
- 台積電: 5 million doses
- The first 15 million doses of BNT to arrive in Taiwan in 2021
- Someone took a US$30 million consulting fee from a deal that had already been negotiated.

## 台灣人壽 becomes a major player in the senior living market: Tainan sites cost NT$40,000 per month, Kaohsiung has direct access to Chang Gung, and Taichung’s site is in the Shui-Nan Economic and Trade Park.

- Published: 2026-08-07T17:07:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11154865
- anchor: #n1850111
- Companies mentioned: 台灣人壽、中信金控、長庚醫院、中信科技大學、臺中市政府

Facts:
- There are 100 units.
- Each is planned to have 200–250 units.
- Scheduled for completion in 5–7 years.
- The monthly fee is about NT$40,000.
- Eligibility: healthy people aged 50 and above.
- 70-year usage rights
- Taiwan Life expects to sign a contract with the property owner, 臺中市政府, this September.

## 2026 Senior Health Industry Expo / 經濟部 Technical Services Division Pavilion: A look at 3 major exhibition areas and 30 senior health technologies - Heho Health

- Published: 2026-08-07T17:59:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | Heho健康
- Original: https://heho.com.tw/archives/385404
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3675052-en.html
- anchor: #n1850526
- Companies mentioned: 經濟部、工研院、金屬中心、紡織所、食品所

Facts:
- 30 senior health technologies