AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-09 09:00–12:00 JSThttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 51 items from 4 sources; Japan, 30 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en グラスヒュッテ・オリジナル、グラスヒュッテ腕時計100周年記念展 8月11日(火) まで開催中https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871541https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871541Sun, 09 Aug 2026 11:16:10 +0900JapanPR TIMES The fan-favorite cake kit brand MADE BY ME PROJECT is launching a limited-edition cake kit in collaboration with the popular character お茶犬, enjoying a resurgence amid the Heisei retro boom, starting Aug. 10 (Mon.).https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871493https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871493Sun, 09 Aug 2026 11:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES The News Center in the Information Building, a hub for media coverage and communications, begins operations.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871494https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871494Sun, 09 Aug 2026 11:04:54 +0900JapanPR TIMES A letter demanding an apology and compensation was sent to the Prime Minister and the Minister of State for Consumer Affairs and Food Safety—over the use of the term “puberulic acid,” dated Aug. 5.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871495https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871495Sun, 09 Aug 2026 11:00:37 +0900JapanPR TIMES The films “When My Former Member Summoned Me, I Found Myself in Another Dimension” and “When I Recruited a New Member, That Was Also Another Dimension” are now available on major streaming services.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871496https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871496Sun, 09 Aug 2026 11:00:15 +0900JapanPR TIMES An exhibition featuring 6 finalists selected from 441 applications opens Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871498https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871498Sun, 09 Aug 2026 11:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES まるぱも, an artist signed to JOYSOUND LIVER PROMOTION making their major-label debut, releases the new song “HALLUCINATION?” by zensen as a major-label digital release!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871497https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871497Sun, 09 Aug 2026 11:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES A special public showing of a “hemp thatch ring” made from Japanese-grown hemp in Saiku, Meiwa Town, Mie Prefecture—the only such initiative in Japan!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871431https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871431Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:55:10 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【錦糸町駅徒歩9分】トランクルーム「スペラボ錦糸町太平店」が2026年9月1日にオープン！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871365https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871365Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Sept. 14 (Mon.), starting at 19:00] A “Gen Z Sales Networking Meetup” for sales professionals in their 20s will be held in Shibuya amid labor shortages and high turnover among young workers—supporting sales skills and career development!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871349https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871349Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Is air conditioning to blame for summer snoring? The link between “summer dryness” and snoring is unknown to 70%—a survey on summer sleep environments and snoringhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871350https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871350Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:08:28 +0900JapanPR TIMES Discover a “cup you’ve never tried before” among more than 1000 types of tea. Kyoto-based ごえん茶 unveils its “16-Type Diagnosis” and “ごえん茶 Diagnosis.”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871359https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871359Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Taking gratitude for the community into the future: SEKIYA RESORT donates a book trolley to Beppu City Library.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871358https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871358Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [New launch] &honey introduces its first skincare line formulated with a high concentration※1 of skincare ingredients, including iPS cell culture supernatant＊1: “＆honey skin care iP.Spot (アンドハニー スキンケア アイピースポット)”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871357https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871357Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [For couples] 20,244 nursing homes nationwide accommodate 2-person rooms (35.0%), with regional variation of up to 15.4 percentage points by prefecture | みんなの介護 Research Institute “Survey on Availability of 2-Person Rooms” <August 2026>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871356https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871356Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Media coverage welcome] An emergency summer vacation initiative amid rising prices: we’ll buy your memories for up to 10,000 yen!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871355https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871355Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Aug. 9 is Moomin Day!] “Moomin: Moominvalley’s Midsummer Madness,” a point-and-click adventure based on the novel, set for release in fall 2026!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871354https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871354Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Winning entries announced from 2,125 submissions to the “Dakimakura Senryu” contest! What poem won the grand prize? まくら株式会社 will publish the 8 winning entries from its “Dakimakura Senryu Contest 2026” on Aug. 9, Dakimakura Day.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871353https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871353Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Sachi Fujii decides to start a business in preparation for opening a grooming salon this year / Lara, struggling to balance medical school and her career as an artist, cries at her mother's heartfelt words of support… / Reiwa Roman's Kemuri Matsui shares a shocking story about his father, a former vice chairman of a securities firm.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871352https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871352Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Track details revealed for the theme song CD of “角醒ハンター オメガホーン”!! Soundtrack CD release set for Sept. 30!!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871351https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871351Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES A documentary about pianist Alberto Pizzo will air on terrestrial television on TOKYO MX on Sunday, Aug. 9! It has also been selected for the 18th Rome Short Film Festival.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871185https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871185Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:29:26 +0900JapanPR TIMES Cumulative sales exceed 10,000 units. Bringing “Fresh Cod Roe, Just Made and Shipped Directly from the Factory” nationwide.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871186https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871186Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:27:53 +0900JapanPR TIMES 鹿島アントラーズvsアビスパ福岡戦の観戦前後をお得に｜千葉・香取市「おふろcafé かりんの湯」、8月22日限定でユニフォーム割https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871137https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871137Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 人気声優による浅倉大介楽曲カバーシリーズ、新曲が配信チャート１位獲得(「リ・クレシェンド！」)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871144https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871144Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 2.5D idol group すたぽら to appear for 4 consecutive weeks on テレビ朝日's nationwide program “musicるTV”!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871143https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871143Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Machida Station area／S.Y.N.C】Take on more than 250 challenges! アソビプラネット co-produces “Escape from the Mysterious Demon King's Dungeon,” a score-attack puzzle gamehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871142https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871142Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Announcing the first performers for “KPF2026 (Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival),” one of Kyushu's largest manga, anime and game festivalshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871141https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871141Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES ME-Q to launch a corporate plan supporting OEM production of original shower sandals on Aug. 5, 2026; accepting production inquiries for live-event merchandise, sports teams and official brand goodshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871140https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871140Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【TVer】All episodes of anime “The Apothecary Diaries” Seasons 1 and 2 to stream free for a limited time, released sequentiallyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871139https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871139Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Sweet-and-spicy yangnyeom × melty cheese: “Umami Fried Chicken Yangnyeom Cheese Bowl,” a summer-exclusive dish to whet your appetite, arrives at 阪急西宮ガーデンズ' 黒十ヤ, a specialty restaurant serving rice bowls with grated Japanese yamhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871138https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871138Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES FIFA President Infantino denies allegations in rumored favoritism scandal over an alleged affairhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871589https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871589Sun, 09 Aug 2026 11:47:20 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Longtan Science Park Phase Three plan submitted to the Executive Yuan for review, aiming to open applications for industrial leases in 119https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871590https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871590Sun, 09 Aug 2026 11:46:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Typhoon White Dolphin affects Taoyuan's Fuxing District; work and classes suspended on 8/9https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871586https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871586Sun, 09 Aug 2026 11:43:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Typhoon impacts: 9 ferry routes and 79 domestic and 115 international flights canceledhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871587https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871587Sun, 09 Aug 2026 11:41:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 震後救災徒手搬瓦礫救人 委內瑞拉舉重名將摘雙金https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871588https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871588Sun, 09 Aug 2026 11:40:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 美媒：五角大廈擬新略 擴大總統動用戰術核武彈性https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871585https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871585Sun, 09 Aug 2026 11:38:10 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Hotels blend local culture into immersive domestic travel experiences featuring pilgrimage processions and Beiguan deity troupeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871584https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871584Sun, 09 Aug 2026 11:32:35 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Electric scooter crashes rise; Paris requires helmets and reflective gearhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871502https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871502Sun, 09 Aug 2026 11:21:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 費柴德一度成自由球員 簽小聯盟約重回水手3Ahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871501https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871501Sun, 09 Aug 2026 11:20:05 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA France welcomes spectacular solar eclipse; eclipse glasses in such demand that buying them feels like winning a prizehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871499https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871499Sun, 09 Aug 2026 11:13:32 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA After reports of his arrest, former Chinese finance minister Lou Jiwei appears at a forumhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871500https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871500Sun, 09 Aug 2026 11:09:03 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 台指期夜盤突破45000點 本週聚焦鴻海法說會大立光除息https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871432https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871432Sun, 09 Aug 2026 11:00:01 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA U.S. Senate advances cryptocurrency bill, hopes for full Senate vote in Septemberhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871368https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871368Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:52:58 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Only light rain in the Wanli Creek landslide-dammed lake catchment; stable overflow continueshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871369https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871369Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:50:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Han Kuang exercise tests embedded reporters for the first time; scholar says media are subject to command and control, while the military respects reportinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871370https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871370Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:48:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Typhoon White Dolphin brings foehn winds and blowing sand to Taitunghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871366https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871366Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:45:52 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Typhoon brings torrential rain risk to mountainous areas of Taipei, Hsinchu and Miaoli; rain to affect 12 counties and citieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871364https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871364Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:37:50 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Baby dies after woman gives birth at home in Taipei; police and prosecutors to examine the body to determine cause of deathhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871363https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871363Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:24:47 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Ceuta migrant influx sparks Spain-Italy dispute; EU says border controls could be lifted soonhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871362https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871362Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:18:45 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNASpain and Italy imposed border controls amid a dispute over the migrant influx in Ceuta. The EU stepped in to mediate, and both sides confirmed the measures were temporary and would be lifted as soon as possible. Typhoon White Dolphin expected to weaken to a tropical storm during the day; Keelung and the north coast brace for seawater inundationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871360https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871360Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:14:43 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Government-funded pneumococcal vaccines upgraded on 8/10; only 1 dose needed; 5 key Q&Ashttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871361https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871361Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:13:41 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Italy downgrades alert level for 埃特納火山; airport reopens and allows flights to land.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871145https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871145Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:11:38 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Vietnamese companies make diverse moves in global Muslim markets to tap the trillion-dollar halal economy.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871146https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871146Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:10:36 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAVietnamese companies are actively seeking halal certification to tap global Muslim markets and promote Muslim-friendly tourism. Typhoon Baihaifen affects Taoyuan's Fuxing District and Lienchiang County, suspending work and classes; 8 schools in mountainous areas of Hsinchu County close.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871367https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871367Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:05:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Typhoon Baihaifen affects Hsinchu County: 8 schools in mountainous areas suspend classes on 8/9, while work continues as usual.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871016https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871016Sun, 09 Aug 2026 08:53:55 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Explosive-laden drone enters German airport; interior minister says the country faces foreign hybrid warfare every day.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871015https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871015Sun, 09 Aug 2026 08:53:31 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA People don't go to motels for romance! An employee reveals what car hotels are really used for: “Many people don't know about this top-tier service”; insiders praise them as “more comfortable than home.”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871434https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871434Sun, 09 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒An employee at a car hotel in New Taipei City shared customers’ unexpected reasons for using the hotel on social media. The post revealed a range of uses, including work, relaxation and family outings, and drew widespread attention. Beijing Watch | China's “Fifteenth Five-Year Plan” brings a major tax shake-up! Hong Kong insurance becomes a “heavy-tax target,” putting the assets of the middle class at risk.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871433https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871433Sun, 09 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒China’s “Fifteenth Five-Year Plan” calls for stronger direct taxes and capital taxation, and a case has emerged of a 20% tax on dividends from Hong Kong insurance policies. The change could affect the asset strategies of the middle class. Weather forecast | Typhoon Baihaifen comes closest to Taiwan! Heavy rain to lash the island for 6 days; areas facing the worst weather revealed, with next week's forecast.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871435https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871435Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:48:44 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Typhoon “White Dolphin” is expected to make its closest approach to Taiwan on the 9th, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to various areas. Wet weather is expected to continue over the next 1 week because of southwesterly winds and moisture from the South China Sea, prompting calls for vigilance. Taipei Metro announces “3 locations” to suspend operations! Controls will be enforced across the city on this day; violations carry fines starting at NT$30,000.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871436https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871436Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:45:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taipei will hold a citywide air-raid drill on August 13, 2026. The Maokong Gondola, Taipei Arena and Taipei Children's Amusement Park will suspend operations, and mobile internet speeds will be reduced. Those who fail to comply face fines of up to NT$150,000, affecting residents and businesses. Taiwan scores “over 100” in its midterm economic report card for the first half of the year; Hsieh Chin-ho reveals 2 figures that leave China and South Korea behind: the key is this industry.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871437https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871437Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:31:42 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Should unwanted umbrellas and raincoats go in the trash or be recycled? Environmental protection bureau gives the correct disposal instructions; avoid a fine of NT$6,000.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871438https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871438Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Tainan City Environmental Protection Bureau has issued guidelines for disposing of umbrellas and raincoats, stressing that composite materials must be sorted. Improper disposal can result in a fine of up to NT$6,000. The move is expected to improve recycling efficiency and public environmental awareness. Breaking | Typhoon Baihaifen brings a day off! 9 areas meet the “suspension of work and classes” threshold; latest wind and rain forecast and typhoon track revealed.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871439https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871439Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:29:21 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Moderate Typhoon Baihaifen is approaching Taiwan, and wind and rain in 9 areas have reached the threshold for suspending work and classes. Local governments are assessing whether to call a day off. The Central Weather Administration has issued heavy rain and strong wind advisories, with the storm's circulation expected to affect waters off northern Taiwan. Latest on Taiwan's 2026 universal NT$10,000 payment! Relief payments pass first reading; counties and cities across Taiwan offer top-ups, with each person receiving up to NT$10000 in cash.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871440https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871440Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:15:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒While a Taiwanese central government bill to provide all residents with 10,000 yen in benefits is stalled over budget issues, 9 local governments are independently providing cash grants of up to 10,000 yen. Residents can receive the payments in stages starting in August. The main reason half of the world's vaccines go to waste revealed! “Refrigeration-free” technology put into practice; expert calls it a lifesaving tool for remote areas.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871441https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871441Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:10:50 +0900Taiwan風傳媒UK company Stablepharma has successfully developed refrigeration-free vaccine technology, using trehalose to turn vaccines into dry powder that remains effective after a year at room temperature. The breakthrough could reduce the waste of half of the world's vaccines and improve access to vaccination in remote areas. Han Kuang exercises | Holding the line along potential PLA routes into Taipei! Military police reinforce by metro on a typhoon night as urban camouflage makes its official debut.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871442https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871442Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:10:11 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan’s Military Police Command 202 carried out a nighttime troop movement using the Taipei Metro during a typhoon. It officially introduced urban camouflage uniforms and tested their effectiveness for urban defense. The operation was part of the Han Kuang 42 exercise. 2026 guide to castle attractions in central Taiwan | 5 manor houses tucked away in hidden spots! Feel like you're in Europe without boarding a plane.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871443https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871443Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:10:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A travel article spotlights 5 European-style castles and manors scattered across Nantou County and Miaoli County in central Taiwan. It appeals to couples and families with the promise of an overseas atmosphere without having to fly. What should you do if lots of baby cockroaches suddenly appear at home? Experts share 5 ways to get rid of them for good without touching anything dirty; roaches die as soon as they crawl over it.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871291https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871291Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The article presents 5 effective and hygienic ways to deal with the cockroach problem, which worsens in summer. The expert-recommended approaches emphasize avoiding direct contact and using natural ingredients to protect household hygiene. Does this pour cold water on US military planning for Taiwan? US think tank expert reveals startling similarities between a PLA amphibious landing on Taiwan and D-Day.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871290https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871290Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan's Han Kuang exercises are underway, simulating repelling a landing and waging a prolonged war. A US think tank warns against underestimating China's amphibious capabilities and says US and Taiwan interests do not align, meaning the United States may not intervene in a Taiwan Strait conflict. The analysis highlights regional security uncertainties. Store water now! 9 counties and cities will have water shut off tomorrow, leaving residents without water from morning to night for showers and cooking; check the affected hours for your home with one click.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871289https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871289Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Water supplies will be cut off in 9 counties and cities in Taiwan starting Aug. 10. The measure is due to water pipe replacement work, and residents should store water in advance and prepare for the outages. Breaking China's rare earth monopoly! US provides $400 million in support as Australian town set to become a cornerstone of Western scandium supply.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871292https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871292Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:44:08 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The United States is providing $400 million in support for Australian company Sunrise to build a scandium mine. The project is an important step toward breaking China’s monopoly. Old Man and His Dog and Tai Chih-yuan lose out! Taiwan's top mature-age YouTuber has “more than 3 million subscribers”: authentic, unpretentious and almost no negative reviews.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871293https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871293Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:40:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan’s AsiaKOL announced its “2026 Top 20 KOLs for Mature and Near-Mature Audiences.” Culinary researcher 詹姆士 ranked 1st and has gained 1.51 million YouTube subscribers. The influence of KOLs among older audiences is growing. 2026 Double Ninth Festival senior-citizen cash gifts are here! Eligible recipients can get up to NT$50000 each; payment dates and amounts for all 22 counties and cities at a glance.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871295https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871295Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The 2026 Double Ninth Festival falls on October 18. All 22 counties and cities across Taiwan are announcing details of senior-citizen cash gifts, with payments ranging from NT$1,000 to NT$50,000. The information covers eligibility, how to claim and the schedule. After Hours International | TSMC and NVIDIA build up staggering inventories—is it stockpiling or unsold goods? Experts unpack the mystery of the “semiconductor supercycle.”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871294https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871294Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒As questions mount over whether AI demand is real, rising inventories at TSMC and NVIDIA are drawing attention. Economic assessments differ depending on whether the inventory consists of raw materials or finished products, and the second half of 2026 will be a crucial test. Behind the scenes | It's really the United States that wants to take on the Chinese Unification Promotion Party! “White Wolf” Chang An-le has angered Tsai Ing-wen.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871296https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871296Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:20:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan’s Ministry of the Interior said that in 2026 it would ask the Constitutional Court to dissolve the Chinese Unification Promotion Party, led by Chang An-lo, on the grounds that it is cooperating with China and threatening national security. The United States is also monitoring Chang’s activities, and his alleged involvement concerning former President Tsai Ing-wen has drawn scrutiny. Hsu Chien-hung column: How the United States built the cross-strait navies—starting with the Chinese navy's ambitions toward the Ryukyus at the end of the War of Resistance.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871077https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871077Sun, 09 Aug 2026 08:10:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Documents from the U.S. National Archives reveal that アメリカ海軍 supported 中華民国海軍 in the final stage of the War of Resistance and was involved in territorial ambitions concerning the Ryukyu Islands. アメリカ海軍 gave it “eight ships” but did not allow it to gain combat experience, a move analysts say reflected strategic considerations. Yu Tsu-wei's view: The “butterfly effect”—driving structural change in the insurance industry.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871465https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871465Sun, 09 Aug 2026 06:45:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Professor Yu Zuwei of Chaoyang University of Technology said advances in AI and technology are triggering a “butterfly effect” in the insurance industry, driving a structural shift from after-the-fact responses toward prevention and health promotion. The development of a long-term care ecosystem is also underway. Costs plunge 85%! AI giants lead the charge as humanoid robots enter their mass-production debut yearhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871371https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871371Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:10:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Humanoid robots are entering the first year of mass production, driven by AI and cost reductions. Tesla and Figure AI are leading the way, while Taiwan’s 上銀, 鈞興-KY and 新代 are attracting attention in the supply chain. Berkshire Hathaway reports stellar results as net profit surges 111%! Abel takes an “aggressive” approach, shifting from “net seller” to “net buyer”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871229https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871229Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:10:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Berkshire Hathaway recorded net income of $25.667 billion in the 2nd quarter, up 111% from a year earlier. Under new CEO Abel, the company is pursuing active capital allocation, including becoming a net buyer of stocks, sending a strong signal to the market. Another tanker hit by a missile in the Strait of Hormuz! Iran sets conditions and refuses to reopen the strait as U.S.-Iran talks reach an impassehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871017https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871017Sun, 09 Aug 2026 08:10:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網An oil tanker belonging to アブダビ国家石油会社 was hit by a missile in the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran refused to reopen the strait without conditions. Talks with the United States have stalled, affecting crude oil prices. If a stroke occurs more than four and a half hours ago, is there still hope for thrombolytic treatment?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871147https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260809-09/index-en.html#n1871147Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:01:24 +0900Taiwan照護線上