AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-07 18:00–21:00 JST｜Page 5 of 5https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260807-18/index-en-p5.htmlOne 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.en 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 ithttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260807-18/index-en-p5.html#n1850388https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260807-18/index-en-p5.html#n1850388Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:34:29 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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 signshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260807-18/index-en-p5.html#n1850389https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260807-18/index-en-p5.html#n1850389Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:30:49 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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” revealedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260807-18/index-en-p5.html#n1850390https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260807-18/index-en-p5.html#n1850390Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:29:20 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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 juicehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260807-18/index-en-p5.html#n1850391https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260807-18/index-en-p5.html#n1850391Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:27:59 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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 revealedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260807-18/index-en-p5.html#n1850392https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260807-18/index-en-p5.html#n1850392Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:26:05 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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 revealedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260807-18/index-en-p5.html#n1850393https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260807-18/index-en-p5.html#n1850393Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:24:53 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260807-18/index-en-p5.html#n1850394https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260807-18/index-en-p5.html#n1850394Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:17:48 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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 roleshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260807-18/index-en-p5.html#n1850395https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260807-18/index-en-p5.html#n1850395Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:10:13 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260807-18/index-en-p5.html#n1850097https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260807-18/index-en-p5.html#n1850097Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 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 DPPhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260807-18/index-en-p5.html#n1850098https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260807-18/index-en-p5.html#n1850098Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:56:12 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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 wronghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260807-18/index-en-p5.html#n1850099https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260807-18/index-en-p5.html#n1850099Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:52:01 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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 ithttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260807-18/index-en-p5.html#n1850100https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260807-18/index-en-p5.html#n1850100Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:49:52 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 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 dramahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260807-18/index-en-p5.html#n1850101https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260807-18/index-en-p5.html#n1850101Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:45:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Is the AI boom scarier than Trump’s tariffs? Chinese camera maker Insta360 complains: rising chip prices hurt far more than import dutieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260807-18/index-en-p5.html#n1850102https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260807-18/index-en-p5.html#n1850102Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:35:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 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.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260807-18/index-en-p5.html#n1850103https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260807-18/index-en-p5.html#n1850103Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 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.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260807-18/index-en-p5.html#n1850104https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260807-18/index-en-p5.html#n1850104Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:28:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Lost 10 kilograms but strained his back! An orthopedic doctor lists precautions for weight-loss injections: beware of muscle loss.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260807-18/index-en-p5.html#n1850105https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260807-18/index-en-p5.html#n1850105Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:27:30 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Latest poll on the Taipei mayoral race! Who has more support, Chiang Wan-an or Shen Po-yang? Latest poll reveals surprising results.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260807-18/index-en-p5.html#n1850106https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260807-18/index-en-p5.html#n1850106Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:27:04 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 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.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260807-18/index-en-p5.html#n1850108https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260807-18/index-en-p5.html#n1850108Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:18:23 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 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https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260807-18/index-en-p5.html#n1850109https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260807-18/index-en-p5.html#n1850109Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:13:43 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 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?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260807-18/index-en-p5.html#n1850110https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260807-18/index-en-p5.html#n1850110Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:09:46 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 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.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260807-18/index-en-p5.html#n1850111https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260807-18/index-en-p5.html#n1850111Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:07:12 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 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 Healthhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260807-18/index-en-p5.html#n1850526https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260807-18/index-en-p5.html#n1850526Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:59:16 +0900TaiwanHeho健康