AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-08 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 2 of 3https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 158 items from 4 sources; Japan, 64 items from 2 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en Buying an entire Iki beef cow! Rare branded beef served as kushikatsu at “Kushikatsu Maō,” opening today in Jūsō, Osaka | 串カツ ま王 ミナモ十三屋台村https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859425https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859425Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:35:11 +0900JapanPR TIMES ノジマＴリーグ 2026-2027シーズン 公式戦 8月11日(火)開催 京都カグヤライズ vs トップおとめピンポンズ名古屋 ベンチ入り選手発表https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859426https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859426Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:30:21 +0900JapanPR TIMES Signed a joint research and development agreement with 株式会社日本レースプロモーションhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859409https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859409Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES SUPER FORMULA signs joint research and development agreement with Xtreme-D to create a new viewing experience for SFgo; joint research into high-speed data analysis based on high-performance computing technologyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859408https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859408Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake: Free accommodation support plan for Kumamoto residents (limited availability)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859410https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859410Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:16:13 +0900JapanPR TIMES [First physical location in Niigata Prefecture!] ANELLA CAFE, now with 41 stores nationwide, opens in Shibata! A welcoming space to connect with rescued dogs and cats opens on Saturday, August 8!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859363https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859363Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:07:16 +0900JapanPR TIMES 日本女性財団「フェムシップの日 女性支援・Well-being 2026」を開催、『女性防災宣言2026』を発表https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859364https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859364Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:05:06 +0900JapanPR TIMES Stray Kids Mini Album『THIS & THAT』発売記念【HMV限定】オフラインイベント、【MUFGスタジアム(国立競技場)・京セラドーム大阪会場限定】ライブ終演後イベント開催！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859365https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859365Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:04:36 +0900JapanPR TIMES Taking part in “unconstructed: Wood and Fabric Close at Hand,” held at Laboratoryy｜Fern｜Barn, run by interior stylist Mitsuko Kuroda.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859366https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859366Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:01:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES Cointreau names the grand champion of the “MARGARITA CHALLENGE 2026 JAPAN FINAL”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859367https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859367Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:00:09 +0900JapanPR TIMES Miyagi Prefecture beauty-industry distributor thinkFeel marks its 3rd anniversary. Creating new value as a “partner in building the future,” beyond the scope of a beauty distributor.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859396https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859396Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES “Creative Izakaya Akari-do Kyoto Station” opens on Monday, August 10, directly connected to Kyoto Towerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859395https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859395Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Jeeps from across Japan gather at Fuji Speedway! “Jeep Fan Meeting 2026” will be held on Sunday, September 6, at Fuji Speedway’s CG Park (P2 parking lot)!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859394https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859394Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Two weeks of listening to Bach! The Kusatsu Music Festival opens again this year!—Concerts featuring unaccompanied musichttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859393https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859393Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES A collaboration project with 株式会社ラブキャラ’s romance personality quiz IP “Love Type Diagnosis” will be held as part of the “Summer E-Book Fair 2026” hosted by 株式会社講談社.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859392https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859392Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES ITTY-WINTIT, a character whose concept is “embracing your feelings every day, every second, no matter what they are,” held its first-ever POP-UP SHOP at Shibuya Sakura Stage!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859391https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859391Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 手越祐也ニューアルバム「☆SUPER☆STAR☆」から「AME-KAZE」＆「エデン」2曲先行サプライズ配信!更に新ヴィジュアル公開も!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859390https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859390Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Sayuri Matsumura appointed host of “Snack Gorgeous,” a new project from the fully screened matchmaking app ゴージャス!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859389https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859389Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES A 4-member male dance and vocal VTuber group is forming! Nationwide auditions for members begin Aug. 8. Artist MASHIHO will produce your debut.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859388https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859388Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【北海道釧路市】大人気怪談師・城谷歩氏が登場！「夏の特別な夜〜ゾクッとする話も、知って安心する話も、一夜で。〜」を8月19日(水)にベルコ会館にて開催！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859387https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859387Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Teine Ward, Sapporo] Enjoy heartfelt cuisine! “Kaiseki Cuisine Tasting and Reusable Tableware Market” to be held at Bellco Teine City Hall on Aug. 20 (Thu.)!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859386https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859386Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES はるまるが #頂マーラータン公式アンバサダー｜サ飯アンバサダーに就任 (広報担当) @maratan_tokyo 元祖和製マーラータンhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859385https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859385Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES “エブリデイゴールドラッシュ,” Saitama Prefecture’s leading secondhand shop: July “Memory Appraisal” monthly winner announcedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859384https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859384Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES New shaved ice made generously with “fruit nectar” is now available from shaved ice specialty shop 『しろいくも』 in Kitasenri!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859383https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859383Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES New shaved ice made generously with “fruit nectar” is now available from shaved ice specialty shop しろいくも in Umeda!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859382https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859382Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【星ひとみの占い】お盆の運気をデトックス！「限定待ち受け」特典付き『お盆浄化キャンペーン』が8/8より開催！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859381https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859381Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [All-you-can-drink Juyondai and Jikon] Includes a celebratory glass of Aramasa! All-you-can-drink rare premium sake event held for a limited time at 2 日本酒原価酒蔵 locations, Aug. 9 (Sun.)–Aug. 31 (Mon.)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859380https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859380Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES First-ever “Tuesday Gatchanko” event with Mari Mari × 軟水! An hour to talk about love!?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859379https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859379Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Messages of support arrive!] 20th anniversary nationwide expanded release of the 4K remaster of director Satoshi Kon’s “Paprika,” starting Aug. 7 (Fri.)!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859378https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859378Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Chisato Abe’s “The Yatagarasu Series: Collector’s Edition,” a lavish boxed set that drew a huge response during advance reservations. Sales of a limited quantity also begin!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859377https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859377Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Content prints for “My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON” anime now available on Seven-Eleven multi-copy machineshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859376https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859376Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Academy] Notice of Shinnosuke Negoro’s appointment as youth advisorhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859375https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859375Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Notice of new partnership with スポーツ＆アミューズメントカフェバー party TRUMP小松https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859374https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859374Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Official web radio “Tokimeki Radio” for “Tokimeki no Kyōten” now streaming. The cast members portraying the 3 Poyozoku share what makes the work special.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859373https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859373Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Comments on the finale have arrived from the studio MCs of ABEMA original dating reality show “Girl or Lady 3”! The finale airs from 9 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859372https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859372Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 決定！ “Enjoy streamed theater performances at home this summer” 【カンフェティストリーミングシアター】https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859371https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859371Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Daily guest performers announced for the Nagoya run of the stage play “About Thirty Lies”!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859370https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859370Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Calling all future musicians! TEENS BIG BAND PROJECT launches!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859369https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859369Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Summer e-book 2026】Kodansha popular comics launch an ALL 88-yen sale!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859368https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859368Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Launching “AMU,” a brand that “weaves” the nature and culture of satoyama into fragrance, from Ome, Tokyo, and Iwakura Onsenkyohttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859293https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859293Sat, 08 Aug 2026 11:53:13 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Joint seminar by NPO法人生態会 and 株式会社大広】How can companies make new businesses succeed? The realities of collaboration and commercialization, with lessons from Daiwa Lease and startupshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859294https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859294Sat, 08 Aug 2026 11:49:09 +0900JapanPR TIMES Changhua father-and-son police officers and father-and-daughter police officers celebrate Father’s Day together in a warm and cheerful atmosphere.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859857https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859857Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:46:23 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Construction waste dumped again at Taitung Jiedier site; prosecutors launch investigation.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859855https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859855Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:43:21 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Kaohsiung City Government backs startup teams; applications open for a second round of exhibition subsidies.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859847https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859847Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:37:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 傳輝達 is reportedly planning to invest US$3 billion in Lancium to expand into power infrastructure.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859848https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859848Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:37:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA ASEAN business forum opens in Bangkok, focusing on regional resilience and supply-chain planning.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859849https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859849Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:36:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 0802-0808: Week in Review.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859844https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859844Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:30:37 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Typhoon Baidolphin approaches; mobile pumps deployed at Xizhou Drainage in Yilan.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859845https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859845Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:30:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Passenger allegedly gets into altercation after being told to lower his voice aboard 台鐵 train; elderly man plans to file an assault complaint.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859837https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859837Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:26:10 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA U.S. judge blocks War Department decision, temporarily halting 藥明康德’s inclusion on list of Chinese military companies.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859838https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859838Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:25:08 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Company enters AI-generated fake team in Taoyuan Cup basketball tournament to inflate numbers; person in charge released on bail.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859839https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859839Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:24:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Tainan’s Shuijiaoshe cultural walk pays tribute to fathers who have quietly given so much.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859834https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859834Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:22:04 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 烏干達 refuses entry to holders of 台灣 passports; 外交部 continues to make contact and negotiate.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859835https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859835Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:21:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Remote-controlled plane crashes into Taichung home after losing control, half its fuselage lodged across the exterior awninghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859829https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859829Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:16:57 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Good news for Father’s Day: increased payments for obstetrics, gynecology and nursing could come as soon as Septemberhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859827https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859827Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:11:55 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Zhejiang and Fujian hold meeting to discuss preparations as Typhoon Baidolphin approacheshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859816https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859816Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:07:53 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 伊朗藉海峽協議談判 圖謀將美軍逐出波斯灣https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859817https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859817Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:07:51 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 桃園平鎮老婦被打死陳屍客廳 8旬老公自首收押https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859683https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859683Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:51:48 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Shen Po-yang: Chen Shih-chung was smeared during the pandemic; rumor-mongers should apologizehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859684https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859684Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:50:46 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA South Korean football association apologizes over allegations of sexual favors for referees, says no wrongdoing is currently involvedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859685https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859685Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:48:44 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Custard apples enter summer pruning season; Taitung District Agricultural Research and Extension Station urges measures against mealybugshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859677https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859677Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:40:42 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Typhoon Chan-hom may head toward Japan, possibly making landfall in Tohoku and crossing Honshuhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859632https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859632Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:25:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Japanese animation blends Malaysia’s diverse cultures, sparking creative inspiration among younger generationshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859633https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859633Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:25:37 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 川普 nominates 布蘭希 as attorney general, with 凱西迪’s backing clearing the wayhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859589https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859589Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:22:35 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Tainan’s Guiren Custard Apple Festival opens; Huang Wei-che invites everyone to take parthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859590https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859590Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:21:33 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Industry, government and academia launch rooftop solar lookup system; entering an address reveals its potentialhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859584https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859584Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:17:31 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Typhoon Baidolphin continues westward, with its intensity expected to weakenhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859585https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859585Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:16:29 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Cultural Expo trade fair draws crowds; first-day attendance estimated at more than 80,000https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859579https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859579Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:10:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Chongqing landslide brings China’s grassroots governance system of “grid workers” into focushttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859580https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859580Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:08:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 問題油20%下架門檻 林靜儀：衛福部負決策責任https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859581https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859581Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:07:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 賴總統視導海軍漢光演習濱海打擊 無人機秀攻擊力https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859572https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859572Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:07:20 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA A malfunctioning Taipei Metro Wenhu Line train failed to stop at the platform; passengers transferred at Donghu Stationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859573https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859573Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:06:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA With military options limited, top U.S. general privately seeks a way out of war with Iranhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859574https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859574Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:05:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Accused of violating administrative neutrality at Hsinchu City event, Ko Wen-je says there was no political promotionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859569https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859569Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:03:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Hanlin camellia oil fails benzo[a]pyrene test; New Taipei says it has been removed from shelves and sealedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859505https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859505Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:57:11 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Beijing eases homebuying requirements to boost property markethttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859433https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859433Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:49:09 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Chiang Wan-an says work is starting on the renovation of Rongxing Garden; Shen Po-yang raises issue of fairness in access to shadehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859434https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859434Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:48:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Father’s Day meme video features Green Party’s candidates for 5 county and city mayoral races, with Lai and Hsiao making surprise appearanceshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859427https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859427Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:42:05 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 民進黨 released a “Super Dad” meme video for Father’s Day, with 5 county and city mayoral candidates promoting the “The nation is here to help you raise your children” policy. The president and vice president make surprise appearances, reinforcing the vision of a welfare state. Japan’s defense budget poised to hit a record high, with 8.9 trillion yen proposedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859418https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859418Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:33:03 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 88父親節 韓國瑜：向每位爸爸致上敬意與祝福https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859411https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859411Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:28:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Han Kuang exercise: Kinmen Defense Command simulates joint fire strikes against enemy landing forceshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859412https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859412Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:24:58 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Wu Hsin-yang elected chairman of the e-commerce association, focusing on AI, sustainability and cybersecurity developmenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859405https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859405Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:20:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA U.S. pours money into strengthening defense supply chains, reducing reliance on China for critical mineralshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859397https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859397Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:15:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Model educator and “King of Inventions” Lin Yung-chen inspires countless studentshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859398https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859398Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:12:33 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 中國氣象機構: Typhoon Bailu to make landfall along the coast of Zhoushan, Zhejiang, on the 9thhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859227https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859227Sat, 08 Aug 2026 11:52:30 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 宇樹科技’s Wang Xingxing: Listing on the capital market marks a new beginninghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859228https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859228Sat, 08 Aug 2026 11:51:28 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 內政部: Green building certifications issued in 114年 hit a record 1,342https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859229https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859229Sat, 08 Aug 2026 11:50:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Finance Ministry: Public and private sectors to establish 4-pronged assessment mechanism to boost competitiveness of state-owned bankshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859230https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859230Sat, 08 Aug 2026 11:49:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA The government had enough vaccines, so Tzu Chi couldn’t be scammed? Chiang Wan-an recalls the dire situation at the time: Some want to erase the memory, but the people will not forgethttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859751https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859751Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:40:02 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A vaccine procurement fraud case involving 慈濟基金會 sparked a political storm, with the dispute over responsibility between Chiang Wan-an and the 民進黨 government continuing to escalate. Private-sector procurement efforts during the vaccine shortage are being reexamined, amid sharp disagreements over the roles of the government and civil society groups. Exports barred by the U.S. yet surging? Chinese-made drones target Southeast Asia and the Middle East, dominating emerging markets and filling the gaphttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859752https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859752Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:35:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Despite U.S. export restrictions, Chinese-made drones are gaining demand in emerging markets such as Southeast Asia and the Middle East, with exports up 26% in the first half of 2026. Strong growth is being driven by agricultural and surveying applications. A healthier Taiwan, with KGI by your side! KGI Life builds an all-ages health ecosystemhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859753https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859753Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:33:08 +0900Taiwan風傳媒KGI Life announced plans to build an all-ages health ecosystem centered on its HWE team, integrating health, insurance and wellness housing in support of the “Healthy Taiwan” policy and to strengthen public health and financial resilience. Why do planes turn off all the lights during takeoff and landing? Airlines reveal 3 secrets about flying; the lights must be off even when it’s pitch-black outsidehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859754https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859754Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:26:16 +0900Taiwan風傳媒星宇航空 took to social media to explain the principles behind flight safety design, including the science behind rules on dimming lights during takeoff and landing and rounded airplane windows, to strengthen passengers’ safety awareness. Today’s top news (8/8)! Will northern Taiwan suspend work and classes on 8/9? Latest path of Typhoon Bailu revealed／One county or city’s senior citizen card offers “NT$800 monthly until death”／Taiwan’s newest amusement park is here!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859755https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859755Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:21:33 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwanese authorities released key news, including the possibility of work and class suspensions in northern Taiwan due to Typhoon Bailu, a new NT$800 monthly benefit for seniors in Taoyuan, and a newly opened family amusement park in Kaohsiung. Latest 2026 travel subsidies! “Tourism Administration gives NT$3,200 per person” and applications are open nationwide; a guide to amounts and payment dates for 5 grants and additional local subsidieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859509https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859509Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:03:55 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The 交通部觀光署 plans to invest NT$3.46 billion in 5 “weekday domestic travel discounts” to boost local travel demand on weekdays. The programs include lodging discounts, birthday bonuses and amusement park offers, with a target launch in September 2026. Cities and counties also have their own local offers, aimed at stimulating tourism spending. Han Kuang exercise》Lai Ching-te boards Kuang Liu fast attack craft No. “64” and orders coastal strike missionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859510https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859510Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:53:16 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan President Lai Ching-te inspected the Han Kuang 42 exercise, boarding a Kuang Liu fast attack craft and ordering it to carry out a coastal strike mission, showcasing the navy’s enhanced combat readiness and layered defense capabilities. U.S. official: Iran and Oman expected to reach agreement on Strait of Hormuz soonhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859511https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859511Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:45:20 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A senior U.S. official said Iran and Oman were holding talks on passage through the Strait of Hormuz and were expected to reach an agreement soon. Once an agreement is reached, commercial shipping is expected to resume and the United States is expected to lift its blockade of Iranian ports. How was Tzu Chi scammed out of NT$1 billion, and did the DPP get a political weapon? Lawyer’s NT$600 million in gold seized; Wu Tzu-chia stunned by the case and offered a one-line takehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859512https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859512Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:35:56 +0900Taiwan風傳媒慈濟基金會 paid more than NT$1 billion in 2021 to procure BNT vaccines. A fraud case emerged 5 years later, with the lawyer and others involved indicted and prosecutors seizing large quantities of gold and cash. The case has drawn political attention. 防水鞋不只Timberland！內行更推1品牌「舒適耐穿、下豪雨完全沒濕」：走萬步也不累https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859513https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859513Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:31:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwanese internet users praised K-SWISS as a waterproof shoe offering good value for money for commuting and business trips in rainy weather. Its waterproofing and light weight drew particular attention, and it is popular as an alternative to Timberland. PharmaEssentia loses arbitration case again, ordered to pay NT$4.1 billion to European partner for deliberate breach of contracthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859514https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859514Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:24:13 +0900Taiwan風傳媒藥華藥 lost an arbitration case against its European partner AOP Health and was ordered to pay about 4.1 billion yen in damages for intentional breach of contract. The ruling is a major development that could affect confidence in Taiwan’s biotech industry. It’s not just parents caught up in stock trading! South Korean infant and toddler accounts triple in a year as parents give babies their “first-ever stock” earlyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859515https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-12/index-en-p2.html#n1859515Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:15:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The number of securities accounts held by South Korean babies under 1 year old surged nearly 3 times in a year, reflecting parents’ desire to build wealth for the next generation early through compounding. The trend is driven mainly by stock market performance and tax advantages.