# AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-09 00:00–03:00 JST

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 12 items from 4 sources; Japan, 2 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## 《逐玉》 and 《子夜歸》 both lost! Tian Xiwei's TOP10 mainland Chinese dramas crowned this title the winner: It outscored 《卿卿日常》, and at 8.2 points, it's too good to miss

- Published: 2026-08-09T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11153503
- anchor: #n1865584

The Chinese mainland drama Low IQ Crime, starring Tian Xiwei, received a score of 8.2, making it her highest-rated work. Her performances across a range of genres have been praised, and the drama has surpassed New Life Begins.

## “Taiwan has never been independent!” Cheng Li-wun slams 民進黨 for self-deception, saying current peace rests on the Constitution of the Republic of China

- Published: 2026-08-09T00:40:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11155074
- anchor: #n1865585
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨、風傳媒

KMT Chair Cheng Li-wun stressed that Taiwan has never been independent, criticized 民進黨's position as self-deception, and said current peace stems from the Constitution of the Republic of China. Her remarks highlight the fundamental divide between the 2 parties over cross-strait relations.

## Su Chiao-hui presents eldercare platform at senior expo: AI dementia screening, residential long-term care subsidies to reach NT$240,000

- Published: 2026-08-08T23:09:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11155080
- anchor: #n1865586

New Taipei mayoral candidate Su Chiao-hui unveiled a platform at a senior expo to use AI for dementia screening and raise subsidies for residential long-term care to NT$240,000. She highlighted technology integration and building an age-friendly city to improve seniors' quality of life.

## A record-breaking crowd of 30,000! Taiwan's largest family theme park draws huge turnout on opening day; daily ridership at Kaohsiung Light Rail's Kaisyuan Wuchang Station surges 20 times

- Published: 2026-08-08T21:27:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11155079
- anchor: #n1865596

The Kaohsiung City Government converted a former Taiwan Railways workshop into Taiwan's largest free family theme park. More than 30,000 people visited on opening day, and light rail station ridership surged 20 times, signaling strong public anticipation and new momentum for urban tourism.

## Exhibition subsidies get another boost! Kaohsiung startups can apply a second time to pursue business opportunities; ERP team heads to automation industry expo to tap digital transformation

- Published: 2026-08-08T21:25:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11155077
- anchor: #n1865597
- Companies mentioned: 亨崵有限公司

The Kaohsiung City Government's Youth Bureau expanded exhibition subsidies for startups, allowing a second application. 亨崵有限公司 is taking its ERP system to the automation industry expo to tap digital transformation opportunities. The move lowers barriers for young entrepreneurs and strengthens market connections.

## Hong Meng-kai heads south to support Ko Chih-en! At a temple-front concert, he slams the green camp: “They can't even handle food safety or disease prevention”

- Published: 2026-08-08T21:22:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11155076
- anchor: #n1865598
- Companies mentioned: 國民黨

國民黨 Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Ko Chih-en held a concert at Niaosong Qingyun Temple and received support from legislator Hung Meng-kai and others. She criticized the DPP government over food safety issues and disease prevention policies, and pledged to promote Kaohsiung’s development in the 2026 mayoral election.

## IEAT marks its eightieth anniversary with its first Sustainability and Shared Good Carnival; Chiang Wan-an and international partners showcase trade's power to advance public good

- Published: 2026-08-08T20:51:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11155075
- anchor: #n1865602

IEAT marked its 80th anniversary with its first Sustainability and Shared Good Carnival. Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an and representatives from eight countries joined the event, showcasing the social impact of combining trade and public good.

## Student in Thai campus shooting recounts the scene, tells mother not to call so the phone won't ring

- Published: 2026-08-09T02:38:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608090002.aspx
- anchor: #n1867628
- Companies mentioned: 帖詩琳學校暖武里分校

Facts:
- The attack claimed 9 lives
- 23 people injured
- 14-year-old student
- During the gunman's 40-minute rampage
- At least 26 shots were fired
- 34 bullets were also found on the suspect

## Taiwan's LGBTQ+-friendly tourism targets Thailand; influencer shares aim to attract visitors

- Published: 2026-08-09T00:42:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608080205.aspx
- anchor: #n1865523
- Companies mentioned: 台灣觀光署、Koendanai

Facts:
- More than 300 audience members took part in a live digital quiz competition

## Messi's father dies at 68, having accompanied his son throughout his football career

- Published: 2026-08-09T00:08:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608080204.aspx
- anchor: #n1865522
- Companies mentioned: Inter Miami、FC Barcelona

Facts:
- Died at the age of 68

## Fukuta Ayuta (DXTEEN) and Aihara Isshin (ONE LOVE ONE HEART) co-star! Stills, synopsis and PR video for Episode 3 of Saturday drama “Your Sky: Sunny, Then Love” unveiled / August 15 (Sat.), late night from 25:30

- Published: 2026-08-09T02:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000220.000122205.html
- anchor: #n1867627
- Companies mentioned: TOKYO MX、東京メトロポリタンテレビジョン株式会社、DXTEEN、ONE LOVE ONE HEART、THE WORKS、MandeeWork、avex trax、UNIVERSAL SIGMA、LAPONE ENTERTAINMENT、TVer、FOD、FUJITV.CO.JP

Facts:
- Airing from 25:30 late night on Saturday, August 15, 2026
- Every Saturday, 25:30–26:00

## Turning storefront signs into “moving, audible” ads. POINTYES launches sales of outdoor-ready P2.5 LED digital signage

- Published: 2026-08-08T23:48:24+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000022.000144342.html
- anchor: #n1865461
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ポイントイェス

Facts:
- P2.5 LED digital signage
- Display size: 640mm × 960mm

## Are people with Type 1 diabetes really at higher risk of heart and kidney disease?

- Published: 2026-08-09T01:01:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 照護線上
- Original: https://www.careonline.com.tw/2026/08/202608090000.html
- anchor: #n1865644

## Is the “SaaS apocalypse” here? Software stocks diverge amid the AI wave: Who's winning and who's losing?

- Published: 2026-08-08T23:16:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6566569
- anchor: #n1865401
- Companies mentioned: Atlassian、Twilio、Five9、HubSpot、Business Insider

As AI advances, the performance of SaaS companies has diverged. Atlassian and Twilio are doing well, while HubSpot is struggling after revising its financial forecast downward. The market is carefully assessing AI’s impact.