# AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-09 15:00–18:00 JST

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 62 items from 4 sources; Japan, 15 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Dubbed the strongest female candidate, Lu Hsiu-yen compared with Chiang Wan-an: The more female candidates, the better

- Published: 2026-08-09T17:46:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608090130.aspx
- anchor: #n1874029
- Companies mentioned: 國民黨、民眾黨

Facts:
- Just 3 months remain until the election

## Chiayi man suspected of setting factory fire to vent anger after friend refused loan; court approves detention

- Published: 2026-08-09T17:40:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608090129.aspx
- anchor: #n1874027

Facts:
- At around 11 p.m. on the 5th

## Typhoon Dolphin approaches; Shanghai's 2 airports cancel more than 1,300 flights

- Published: 2026-08-09T17:39:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202608090128.aspx
- anchor: #n1874028
- Companies mentioned: 上海市氣象台、上海防汛指揮部、上海防汛指揮部辦公室、城投集團、上海應急部門、浙江省氣象台

Facts:
- Shanghai's 2 airports plan to cancel a total of 1,384 arriving and departing flights
- Expected to affect more than 140,000 people
- Cumulative rainfall over 6 hours is expected to reach at least 150 millimeters across most of the central urban area
- 城投集團 also deployed 32 mobile pump trucks to help drain floodwaters
- Rescue teams are dealing with the more than 70 remaining flooded spots
- A total of 30,300 people were relocated from hazardous areas including Chongming, the Lingang New Area and Yangshan Port
- Affecting 144,200 people

## Sanae Takaichi cautious about attending nuclear ban treaty meeting as an observer

- Published: 2026-08-09T17:31:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608090127.aspx
- anchor: #n1874026
- Companies mentioned: 日本共同社、中央社

Facts:
- This November

## Taipei City's floodgates to open this evening; vehicles parked on red and yellow lines must leave before the morning of the 10th

- Published: 2026-08-09T17:26:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608090126.aspx
- anchor: #n1873983
- Companies mentioned: 台北市政府、台北市水利工程處、台北市交通局

Facts:
- Taipei City's floodgates are scheduled to begin opening in stages at 6 p.m. today
- Vehicle owners must move their cars by 7 a.m. on the 10th
- Floodgates in the affected areas will begin opening in stages at 8 p.m. today

## Passenger who loudly talked on phone yelled when admonished; train door injured conductor; 台鐵: will assist with filing lawsuit

- Published: 2026-08-09T17:17:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608090125.aspx
- anchor: #n1873943
- Companies mentioned: 台鐵

Facts:
- Conductor of Train No. 168

## 3 typhoons in the region; Typhoon Peilou forms, with no impact on Taiwan

- Published: 2026-08-09T17:12:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608090124.aspx
- anchor: #n1873941
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、氣象署、交通部中央氣象署

Facts:
- Typhoon Peilou, the 16th storm of the year
- Center located at 21.3 degrees north latitude
- Moving at 28 kilometers per hour
- 中心氣壓998百帕
- Maximum sustained winds near the center: 18 meters per second
- Average radius of seventh-level winds: 80 kilometers
- This year's 15th typhoon, Chan-hom
- 1,110 kilometers east-southeast of Tokyo
- 2,980 kilometers east-northeast of Taipei
- Moving at 6 to 17 kilometers per hour
- 940 kilometers east of Tokyo
- 2,900 kilometers east-northeast of Taipei

## Financial holding companies' overseas exposure topped NT$31 trillion in 2Q, a record high; Japan led with annual growth of 45%

- Published: 2026-08-09T17:08:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608090123.aspx
- anchor: #n1873942
- Companies mentioned: 金管會、台積電

Facts:
- Financial holding companies' overseas exposure reached NT$31.4782 trillion in 2Q this year
- Japan led with annual growth of 45.9%
- Australia ranked second with annual growth of 29.8%
- The United States ranked third with annual growth of 16.7%
- U.S. exposure in 2Q totaled NT$11.1 trillion
- China remained the second-largest overseas exposure market, at around NT$2 trillion
- Exposure to Japan reached NT$1.6 trillion
- Exposure to Australia in 2Q totaled around NT$1.5 trillion

## Lured into an investment scam while working for wages; Criminal Investigation Bureau exposes deceptive scheme

- Published: 2026-08-09T17:05:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608090122.aspx
- anchor: #n1873939
- Companies mentioned: 求職APP、加密貨幣交易所

Facts:
- Invested NT$500,000
- Returns (about NT$570,000)

## Matis has had 5 rain delays since coming to Taiwan; Fubon Guardians teammates call him the “rain man”

- Published: 2026-08-09T16:59:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608090121.aspx
- anchor: #n1873877
- Companies mentioned: 富邦悍將、中華職棒

Facts:
- Has encountered it 5 times

## Luke de Pulford: IPAC rejects anti-China label as parliaments gradually recognize the nature of the Chinese Communist Party

- Published: 2026-08-09T16:56:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608090120.aspx
- anchor: #n1873878

IPAC founder Luke de Pulford said in an interview that IPAC is not an “anti-China” organization but opposes authoritarianism. The organization works to advance practical policies toward China and promote the position in countries around the world that UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 does not concern Taiwan.

Facts:
- IPAC was founded in June 2020 and comprises more than 300 cross-party lawmakers from the parliaments of 44 countries and the European Parliament.
- IPAC founder and executive director is Luke de Pulford.
- At its 2024 Taiwan annual meeting, IPAC passed a resolution emphasizing that UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 does not concern Taiwan.
- To date, 12 parliaments have passed language similar to the IPAC model resolution.

## Wildfire in Indonesia burns for nearly 1 week; authorities close national park on Java

- Published: 2026-08-09T16:52:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608090119.aspx
- anchor: #n1873813
- Companies mentioned: BNPB、BMKG

Facts:
- A total of 176 hectares of land burned
- More than 500 hectares of land went up in flames
- More than 107,000 hectares of land were consumed by wildfires

## Typhoon Dolphin moves farther away, but rain and winds from its circulation remain a concern; Hou You-yi urges people not to go into the mountains or watch the waves

- Published: 2026-08-09T16:50:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608090118.aspx
- anchor: #n1873814
- Companies mentioned: 新北市、中央社

Facts:
- A total of 159 cases were reported
- 131 cases closed
- 28 cases are being handled
- Waves could reach more than 6 meters

## Ukrainian volunteer devoted years to recovering war dead; thousands killed on the front lines remembered

- Published: 2026-08-09T16:48:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608090117.aspx
- anchor: #n1873815
- Companies mentioned: 橋頭堡、Platsdarm、Cathedral of Saint Volodymyr、美聯社

Facts:
- He was 40 years old
- In 2022, he was injured in the leg and lost an eye in a landmine explosion

## Keelung real estate agent complains of inaccurate response about flooding; district office says address plaque caused misunderstanding

- Published: 2026-08-09T16:48:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608090116.aspx
- anchor: #n1873816
- Companies mentioned: 基隆市、1999專線、基隆市中正區、災害應變中心

Facts:
- At around 6 p.m.
- At around 7 p.m.

## Hsinchu excavator operator accidentally buried employer alive while filling in soil; pays NT$2.47 million compensation and receives suspended sentence

- Published: 2026-08-09T16:45:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608090115.aspx
- anchor: #n1872453
- Companies mentioned: 工程行

Facts:
- Paid more than NT$2.47 million in compensation
- Sentenced to 8 months
- suspended sentence of 4 years

## Overall budget bill: DPP willing to negotiate responsibly and hopes to reduce disputed cases to fewer than 100

- Published: 2026-08-09T16:44:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608090114.aspx
- anchor: #n1872454
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨、國民黨、台灣民眾黨

Facts:
- FY115 general budget proposal
- More than 200 cases held over

## 4 Fubon Guardians rookies to be sent to minor league; team yet to announce top draft pick Chen Po-kai's plans

- Published: 2026-08-09T16:41:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608090113.aspx
- anchor: #n1872452
- Companies mentioned: 富邦悍將

Facts:
- 9 rookies
- 4 people

## Mobile network speed reduction drill to be held in central Taiwan on the 10th; NCC urges people to prepare in advance

- Published: 2026-08-09T16:39:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608090112.aspx
- anchor: #n1872449
- Companies mentioned: 國家通訊傳播委員會（NCC）

Facts:
- 2026 Urban Resilience Exercise
- Central Taiwan on the 10th
- Northern Taiwan on the 13th
- From 2:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.

## Drunk man arguing in the street opened suitcase to reveal knives; Taichung man to be investigated under Social Order Maintenance Act

- Published: 2026-08-09T16:23:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608090111.aspx
- anchor: #n1872446
- Companies mentioned: 台中市警察局太平分局、中央社

Facts:
- 25-year-old Lin suspected of arguing with his girlfriend
- Police received a report at 10:35 p.m. on the 7th

## Tainan City government promotes local agricultural products in Taoyuan; proceeds from charity sale of “Da Ji Boxes” donated to Kumamoto

- Published: 2026-08-09T16:23:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608090110.aspx
- anchor: #n1872447
- Companies mentioned: 台南市政府、遠東企業、愛買量販

Facts:
- NT$25,000

## 台鐵 cap mixed with cap bearing China's national emblem; 日管處 apologizes, says contractor mistakenly placed it during venue setup

- Published: 2026-08-09T16:14:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608090109.aspx
- anchor: #n1872444
- Companies mentioned: 台鐵、日管處、交通部觀光署、日月潭國家風景區管理處

## Relief efforts continue after Kumamoto disaster; 福岡佛光山 delivers supplies to Yatsushiro

- Published: 2026-08-09T16:14:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608090108.aspx
- anchor: #n1872445
- Companies mentioned: 福岡佛光山、國際佛光會福岡協會、八代市政府

Facts:
- 100 boxes of drinks
- 20 boxes of diapers and baby food
- 500,000 yen
- About NT$100,000
- 5 volunteers
- About 1 hour of traffic congestion
- About 100 boxes of supplies
- 500 cooling towels

## Typhoon Dolphin's storm-force wind radius shrinks; Matsu to see significant wind and rain from this evening

- Published: 2026-08-09T16:07:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608090107.aspx
- anchor: #n1872440
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、氣象署、中央氣象署

Facts:
- About 290 kilometers northeast of Matsu
- Moving at 17 kilometers per hour
- 中心氣壓968百帕
- Maximum sustained winds near the center of 33 meters per second
- Average radius of seventh-level winds: 220 kilometers
- Average radius of force-ten winds: 70 kilometers
- Cumulative rainfall in Yangmingshan, Taipei, reached 293.5 millimeters

## Lai Jui-lung forms veterinarians' support group; Ko Chih-en attends father's role-model commendation ceremony

- Published: 2026-08-09T16:02:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608090106.aspx
- anchor: #n1872439
- Companies mentioned: 高雄市獸醫師暨寵物商業同業公會後援會、獅子會E2區後援會、Facebook

Facts:
- He is a “fur dad” with 3 cats
- A centenarian father, age 100

## Crowds flock to Kaohsiung family amusement park; light rail station traffic surges 20 times above normal weekdays

- Published: 2026-08-09T15:49:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608090105.aspx
- anchor: #n1872315
- Companies mentioned: 台鐵、台鐵公司

Facts:
- More than 30,000 visits
- Increased by about 20 times
- About 12.6 hectares of valuable land
- 2.65 hectares designated for social welfare facilities

## Berkshire CEO Abel makes a move, investing ten billion dollars in Alphabet

- Published: 2026-08-09T15:49:52+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608090104.aspx
- anchor: #n1872316
- Companies mentioned: 波克夏海瑟威、Alphabet、谷歌、Geico、泰勒莫里森、卡夫食品、柏林頓北方聖塔菲鐵路公司、精密鑄件公司、時思糖果

Facts:
- Repurchased about $4.5 billion of its own stock
- Added more than $21 billion in commercial, industrial and other stocks
- Cash holdings fell to $365.5 billion from nearly $400 billion at the end of March
- Repurchased only about $234 million in stock in Q1
- Repurchase amount ranged from $5 billion to $11 billion
- Spent $78 billion repurchasing its own stock
- Acquired 泰勒莫里森, a homebuilder, for $6.8 billion
- Q2 net profit surged by more than 1 times to $25.667 billion
- Class A earnings per share of $17,868.44

## Lin An-ko sidelined by Seibu due to left knee pain; Japanese media lament, “One setback after another”

- Published: 2026-08-09T15:47:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608090103.aspx
- anchor: #n1872312
- Companies mentioned: 埼玉西武獅隊、福岡軟銀鷹隊、西日本體育

Facts:
- 2 strikeouts
- 59 appearances
- 42 hits
- 12 doubles

## 拜登攝護腺癌轉移受關注 醫籲台灣推癌篩防晚期

- Published: 2026-08-09T15:41:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608090102.aspx
- anchor: #n1872313
- Companies mentioned: 拜登、台灣泌尿科醫學會、衛生福利部、國健署

Facts:
- 9,985 new cases of prostate cancer
- Among them, 28.06% had cancer metastasis when diagnosed
- Only 3% to 5% are found at a late stage
- The proportion of late-stage prostate cancer cases rose to about 10%

## 台塑石化 leaves fuel prices unchanged for a second consecutive week

- Published: 2026-08-09T15:40:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608090101.aspx
- anchor: #n1872314
- Companies mentioned: 台塑石化

## CPBL Lions-Guardians game postponed for 2 straight days; 瑪帝斯's debut has to wait again

- Published: 2026-08-09T15:38:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608090100.aspx
- anchor: #n1872309
- Companies mentioned: 統一7-ELEVEn獅、富邦悍將、瑪帝斯、Quinton Martinez

## No cockroaches found at 養樂多's Zhongli plant, but deficiencies noted; health bureau says inspections will be irregular

- Published: 2026-08-09T15:38:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608090099.aspx
- anchor: #n1872310
- Companies mentioned: 養樂多、Tansa、中央社、職安署、職安署北區職業安全衛生中心

Facts:
- The Food Management and Inspection Division received public reports in early June about sanitation management problems at the factory

## Accused of abusing power and violating privacy, Americans dismantle Flock surveillance systems

- Published: 2026-08-09T15:35:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608090098.aspx
- anchor: #n1872306
- Companies mentioned: Flock、法新社、臉書、華盛頓郵報、美國民權聯盟

Facts:
- More than 100,000 license plate recognition cameras have been installed across the United States
- Has 500,000 followers
- Already has more than 600,000 members
- Can be retained for up to 1 month
- At least 50 police officers accused of abusing the Flock system

## Controversy over Taipei typhoon-preparation leave; Shen Boyang says transparent standards should be established for scrutiny

- Published: 2026-08-09T15:28:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608090097.aspx
- anchor: #n1872307
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨、國民黨、慈濟

Facts:
- Once a person tells one lie, they have to tell thousands upon thousands more to cover it up

## Ohtani's go-ahead hit helps Dodgers end 7-game losing streak; Yamamoto pitches well but gets no win

- Published: 2026-08-09T15:26:35+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608090096.aspx
- anchor: #n1872308
- Companies mentioned: 洛杉磯道奇、亞利桑那響尾蛇

Facts:
- 洛杉磯道奇 beat 亞利桑那響尾蛇 2-1
- Ended the team's longest losing streak of the season, at 7 games
- Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched 5.2 scoreless innings
- Falter pitched 7 innings, allowing just two hits and two walks
- Falter pitched 7 innings, allowing just two hits and two walks, and recorded two strikeouts
- Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched 5.2 innings and gave up 3 hits
- Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched 5.2 innings, gave up 3 hits and recorded 6 strikeouts
- Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched 5.2 innings, gave up 3 hits, and recorded 6 strikeouts and 3 walks

## 7 indicted, including former interior minister, in killing of Ecuadorian presidential candidate

- Published: 2026-08-09T15:26:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608090095.aspx
- anchor: #n1872261
- Companies mentioned: 洛斯洛博斯幫

Facts:
- He planned the case for a $1 million reward
- Sentenced to 34 years and 8 months in prison

## 印度近12年經濟年均成長6.1% 居G20之首

- Published: 2026-08-09T15:25:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608090094.aspx
- anchor: #n1872262
- Companies mentioned: 印度、中國、美國、巴西、俄羅斯、印尼、阿根廷、沙烏地阿拉伯、國際貨幣基金、IMF、世界銀行、World Bank、Business Today、COVID-19

Facts:
- 印度在以美元計算的經濟年均複合成長率達6.1%
- 中國的5.9%
- 美國5.3%
- At the time, the average annual compound growth rate in dollar terms was 10.9%
- 印度的經濟規模卻成長超過1倍，目前接近4.15兆美元

## Former U.S. general: Taiwan's resilience challenges extend beyond domestic affairs; U.S.-Japan cooperation must be strengthened

- Published: 2026-08-09T15:25:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608090093.aspx
- anchor: #n1872263
- Companies mentioned: 日本戰略研究論壇、福和會

Facts:
- Nearly 95% of trade is transported by sea

## Young Taipei woman gives birth at home; baby dies; prosecutors seek detention of mother on homicide suspicion

- Published: 2026-08-09T15:17:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608090092.aspx
- anchor: #n1872220
- Companies mentioned: 台北地檢、台北地院、台北市警察局文山第一分局萬芳派出所

Facts:
- Woman nearing 20 years old

## Transformation of Taiwan's leading panel duo; research firm estimates market share will decline in 2028, with hopes of becoming a key minority

- Published: 2026-08-09T15:16:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608090091.aspx
- anchor: #n1872221
- Companies mentioned: 友達、群創、奇美電、三星、集邦科技、國際數據資訊公司（IDC）

Facts:
- Fined $220 million
- Fined about $500 million
- South Korea, Taiwan and China account for about 38.5%, 30.2% and 23.8%, respectively, of global LCD panel capacity
- South Korea, China and Taiwan account for 34.1%, 30.1% and 28.9%, respectively, of LCD panel capacity
- China's share of LCD panel capacity has surged past 35%
- The combined supply share of LCD display panels from 群創 and 友達 will fall below 10%

## 勸世三姊妹 sells out 50,000 tickets; staged reading heads to Broadway in September

- Published: 2026-08-09T15:15:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202608090090.aspx
- anchor: #n1872219
- Companies mentioned: 勸世三姊妹、Sonicues躍演劇團、丁墾、Ken Dingledine、索尼音樂、志聖工業

Facts:
- 50,000 tickets
- 32-show tour
- A 5-to-10-year preparation period
- $18 million to $20 million
- NT$580 million to NT$650 million
- Spanning more than a hundred ping

## 陳睦衡照自己步調續成長 穿歐力士92號盼創造歷史

- Published: 2026-08-09T15:07:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608090089.aspx
- anchor: #n1872215
- Companies mentioned: 歐力士、福岡軟銀鷹隊

Facts:
- 日職歐力士猛牛隊20歲台灣投手陳睦衡
- 成為歐力士球團史首名背號92號的球員
- 1.17 ERA
- His weight has also increased by about 11 kilograms since he first joined

## Chen Muheng throws 5 scoreless innings in Japan's NPB farm league, earns his 2nd win of the season and appears in a hero interview

- Published: 2026-08-09T15:03:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608090088.aspx
- anchor: #n1872216
- Companies mentioned: 歐力士猛牛、東京養樂多燕子隊

Facts:
- Pitched 5 scoreless innings
- Fastball topped out at 149 kilometers per hour
- Led the team to a 3-1 victory
- Threw 5 innings on a total of 72 pitches
- Allowed just 1 hit
- Recorded 3 strikeouts
- 3 walks
- Postgame ERA of 0.66

## FY116 defense budget expected to exceed 3% of GDP, topping NT$1.1 trillion for the first time

- Published: 2026-08-09T15:02:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608090087.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3684166-en.html
- anchor: #n1872217
- Companies mentioned: 行政院、國防部、北大西洋公約組織、退撫會、海巡署、立法院、行政院主計總處

行政院 is drafting the FY116 defense budget, which will exceed NT$1 trillion for the first time and is expected to top 3% of GDP. The move aims to implement defense reforms and bolster defensive resilience.

Facts:
- Total expected to reach about NT$1.1 trillion
- Expected to exceed 3% of GDP
- 國防部主管部分編列5614億元
- The total reaches NT$806 billion.
- The total national defense budget reaches NT$949.5 billion.
- Accounts for 3.32% of GDP
- The spending cap is set at NT$210 billion.
- Total budget revenue is at least NT$3.8 trillion.
- Expenditure is about 3.6 trillion yuan
- About 200 billion yuan in debt principal repayment

## Pedestrian in Chiayi walks around illegally parked truck and is hit, leaving 1 dead and 1 injured; driver released on NT$100,000 bail.

- Published: 2026-08-09T14:56:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608090086.aspx
- anchor: #n1872183
- Companies mentioned: 嘉義縣、嘉義地檢署、中央社

Facts:
- Released on NT$20,000 bail.

## 【Kinki District Council】Bring a second “O-Ha-Shi” to Japan’s disaster-prevention education. A disaster-prevention slogan contest for elementary school students and their parents in the 2 metropolitan prefectures and 4 prefectures of the Kinki region, inviting families to create a promise in 10 characters: “Our Family FCP (Family Slogan) Awards”!

- Published: 2026-08-09T17:25:25+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000134.000160385.html
- anchor: #n1873982
- Companies mentioned: 公益社団法人日本青年会議所、公益社団法人日本青年会議所 近畿地区協議会

Facts:
- An “aiueo” acrostic-style composition of no more than 10 characters
- Children up to 6th grade of elementary school

## 【フジテレビ】大反響に応えて北山宏光冠番組第２弾スタート！ 新たなクリエイティブの扉を開く挑戦に密着 『北山宏光 THE WORLD BEYOND』

- Published: 2026-08-09T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002164.000000084.html
- anchor: #n1873940
- Companies mentioned: フジテレビ、フジテレビジョン、TOBE、スカパー!

Facts:
- A live tour with 17 performances in 11 cities nationwide
- A total audience of 70,000

## Even the “behind-the-scenes of failure” in new business ventures revealed | ARCHECO launches “AI & New Business Strategy University,” a practical knowledge media platform. 40 articles available for free

- Published: 2026-08-09T16:39:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000022395.html
- anchor: #n1872450
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ARCHECO、アルチェコ

Facts:
- As of August 9, 2026
- A review that takes 18 months to reach a decision
- Implementation takes 3 days
- All 10 categories now available
- Established: July 2014

## テックジム dispatches programming instructors to work on-site for corporate clients. Weekly free in-person Claude Code and Python courses held in Nagatacho

- Published: 2026-08-09T16:34:15+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000069938.html
- anchor: #n1872451
- Companies mentioned: テックジム、Claude Code

Facts:
- Fixed monthly fee of 500,000 yen
- 4 times a month
- Fee: 30,000 yen plus transportation costs
- 20,000 people have experienced the テックジム method
- A cumulative total of 300 people have participated
- Held 600 times
- A cumulative total of 20,000 people have participated
- At least 20

## Enjoy comfortable play with large dogs even in extreme heat. WHATAWON to hold indoor event “Wan Joto Fes Summer Party” on August 29

- Published: 2026-08-09T16:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000804.000096544.html
- anchor: #n1872448
- Companies mentioned: WHATAWON、株式会社antiqua

Facts:
- 事前予約：1,500円／1頭
- Get 500 yen off when referred by a friend
- 当日受付：2,000円／1頭

## For flagpole-shaped lots, “the width of the access path” is crucial! The absolute condition consumers care about more than price

- Published: 2026-08-09T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000160.000118875.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3684277-en.html
- anchor: #n1872443
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ドリームプランニング、負動産買取センター

Facts:
- Width and length of access path 287/500 57.4%
- Low price 221/500 44.2%
- Good surrounding environment 217/500 43.4%
- Valid responses: 500 people
- Survey period: 2026.6.5-2026.7.4

## “Noda-kuri’s Ambition: The Road to Conquering the Gaming World” heads to Tokyo Game Show 2026 for the second consecutive year! Get the world’s first hands-on experience with the show’s original game currently in development! Fail and you’re immediately “beheaded”!? An event featuring Shinya and Aoki Macho will also be held!

- Published: 2026-08-09T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000216.000122205.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3684274-en.html
- anchor: #n1872442
- Companies mentioned: TOKYO MX、東京メトロポリタンテレビジョン株式会社、日本工学院

Facts:
- September 17, 2026 (Thursday)–21 (Monday, national holiday)
- 10 types of mini-games

## 【Unlimited English conversation lessons】ネイティブキャンプ updates its lesson “transcription” feature, adding new functions such as search and replaying selected portions

- Published: 2026-08-09T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001193.000012419.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3684273-en.html
- anchor: #n1872441
- Companies mentioned: ネイティブキャンプ、株式会社ネイティブキャンプ、Native Camp Japanese

Facts:
- Get a 5,000-yen coupon
- Instructors from more than 140 countries around the world
- More than 15,000 instructors
- More than 32,000 rich learning materials
- 80 million lessons to date
- ¥1,980 family plan (tax included)

## Introducing “Forest Concert,” a short concert to enjoy with friends, family, or on your own

- Published: 2026-08-09T15:52:48+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000018.000184606.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3684233-en.html
- anchor: #n1872377
- Companies mentioned: 公益財団法人群馬草津国際音楽協会、草津夏期国際音楽アカデミー＆フェスティヴァル、GETTIIS、ライプツィヒのコレギウム・ムジクム、横浜国立大学

Facts:
- An astonishing 100–120 pieces will be performed during the 2-week festival!
- There will be around 20 concerts
- １公演平均５～6曲は演奏されることになります。
- The concert with the most pieces this season features 21 pieces performed in 2 hours.
- The fewest is… amazingly, 1 work in 45 minutes.
- vol.1, 3: Adults ¥2,000 / ages 25 and under ¥1,000
- vol.2, 4: Adults ¥3,000 / ages 25 and under ¥1,500

## 【室蘭プリンスホテル】Enjoy a comfortable and affordable autumn stay! Now offering the “Jalan-exclusive Autumn Special Plan” and “Official Website-exclusive Plan with Late-night Snack”

- Published: 2026-08-09T15:51:58+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002074.000019483.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3684234-en.html
- anchor: #n1872378
- Companies mentioned: 室蘭プリンスホテル、じゃらんnet、野口観光グループ

Facts:
- Reservations accepted: 2026年07月29日~2026年08月31日
- Eligible stay period: 2026年09月01日~2026年10月31日

## ≒JOY, following their first appearance at “LuckyFes’26” (Hitachi Seaside Park), will also perform live at the “2026 Jingu Gaien Fireworks Festival” on the same day! Photos of the members in yukata are also a hot topic on social media!!

- Published: 2026-08-09T15:30:16+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004957.000013546.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3684214-en.html
- anchor: #n1872311
- Companies mentioned: ≒JOY、Sony Music、BABEL LABEL、superbly inc.

Facts:
- Over 370,000 copies shipped on the first day
- A personal best of 5.79 million views
- Streaming has also surpassed 13.2 million plays
- A personal-best cumulative shipment of over 330,000 copies

## 'D-1 until release' i-dle’s MIYEON unveils the first music video teaser for the JAPAN Digital Single “RUN AWAY,” which she co-wrote

- Published: 2026-08-09T15:15:41+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000016.000175332.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3684186-en.html
- anchor: #n1872260
- Companies mentioned: i-dle、MIYEON、CUBE ENTERTAINMENT、NEVERLAND

Facts:
- 0:00
- At 0:00 on the 9th
- At 0:00 on the 10th

## 【Obon event】Summer Festival featuring game stalls, Bon dancing, a mini fireworks show, and more【Harvest Hill】

- Published: 2026-08-09T15:07:10+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000047.000045961.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3684174-en.html
- anchor: #n1872218
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社堺ファーム、吉本興業

Facts:
- An 8-day-only summer event
- A mini fireworks show lasting about 5 minutes
- 8：00に開園
- Until closing at 20:30
- Adults (junior high school students and older): 1,500 yen
- Children (ages 4 and up): 1,000 yen
- Dogs: 600 yen
- A 350,000-square-meter site
- A 36-meter-tall Ferris wheel
- Approximately 1,800 vehicles

## The “Mobile Atomic Bomb Museum” project gets underway following internal approval

- Published: 2026-08-09T14:59:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000162333.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3684147-en.html
- anchor: #n1872181
- Companies mentioned: NPO法人ボーダレスファウンデーション、QO株式会社、日本テレビ系情報番組「news every.」、ICAN（核兵器廃絶国際キャンペーン）、KNOW NUKES TOKYO

Facts:
- The average age of atomic bomb survivors is 86.6
- There are 91,105 atomic bomb survivors holding health books for survivors
- この1年でおよそ8,000人減少
- 78.4% answered that they “feel there are barriers to participating in peace activities”

## 【Utsunomiya Brex】Announcement of the 2026-27 season uniform design

- Published: 2026-08-09T14:54:40+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000169.000038733.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3684148-en.html
- anchor: #n1872182
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社栃木ブレックス、アンダーアーマー、株式会社ドーム、株式会社栃木銀行、マニー株式会社、日本瓦斯株式会社、タマポリ株式会社、株式会社オーエンス、株式会社アルメックステクノロジーズ、ニチレキ株式会社、吉野石膏株式会社、株式会社ナカニシ、那須マテリアル株式会社、中村土建株式会社、株式会社ソーシャルテック、株式会社深井製作所、アルファクラブ株式会社、ハガフーズ株式会社、クボタ空調株式会社、宇都宮市

Facts:
- 35% lighter than the previous model

## 2026 air defense drills are coming! They will be held in 7 counties and cities tomorrow, Aug. 10. Violations can draw fines of up to NT$150,000: a look at internet slowdown times and 3 major changes.

- Published: 2026-08-09T16:49:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11155108
- anchor: #n1873879
- Companies mentioned: 台湾高鉄、NCC（国家通信伝播委員会）、台中市警察局

Air defense drills will be held in 7 counties and cities in central Taiwan on Aug. 10, 2026, introducing mobile internet slowdowns and immediate evacuations. Residents are being asked to cooperate, and violations will carry fines of up to 150,000 yen.

## Bullying colleagues, drunk driving, falsifying expense reports! More than 200 alleged acts of misconduct by our representative in Geneva exposed; Ministry of Foreign Affairs launches investigation.

- Published: 2026-08-09T16:47:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11155135
- anchor: #n1873880

Lee Kuan-te, head of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Geneva, is accused of more than 200 acts of misconduct, including workplace bullying, drunk driving and misusing public funds, since taking office in December 2024. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has launched an investigation. The incident has seriously damaged Taiwan’s diplomatic image.

## Don’t just add scallions, ginger and garlic to fish soup! Insiders add 2 ingredients to boost the flavor and instantly elevate its depth, making the broth fragrant and savory and the fish tender and free of any fishy smell.

- Published: 2026-08-09T16:15:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11155133
- anchor: #n1873881

A Taiwanese cooking enthusiast explained on social media that cooking fish in 70-degree water produces tender flesh and a sweet broth. Tips for boosting the flavor with clams and onions have also drawn attention.

## Hanguang Exercise: Fifth Theater of Operations conducts fire-destruction drill, with artillery targeting “enemy forces landing on the beach”.

- Published: 2026-08-09T16:11:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11155132
- anchor: #n1873883

Taiwan’s Fifth Theater of Operations conducted artillery drills simulating an enemy landing during the Han Kuang 42 exercise. The aim is to strengthen its ability to respond to realistic battlefield situations.

## Job application unexpectedly included corporate secrets! Former SK海力士 employee convicted in second trial for stealing “image sensor” technology and defecting to China.

- Published: 2026-08-09T16:00:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11155121
- anchor: #n1873884
- Companies mentioned: SK海力士、華為（Huawei）、海思技術（HiSilicon）

A former SK海力士 employee was sentenced to 1 year and 6 months in prison in a ruling that became final on appeal, after leaking confidential CIS technology information to a Chinese company while seeking a job. The case underscored the importance of preventing technology leaks.

## Chiang Wan-an says “Typhoon White Dolphin has no land warning” and declines to grant a typhoon day off; Wu Szu-yao blasts him for trying to erase memories of Typhoon Bavi: “Does he think the public has amnesia?”

- Published: 2026-08-09T15:59:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11155131
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3684254-en.html
- anchor: #n1872379

Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an declined to grant a typhoon day off because Typhoon White Dolphin did not meet the threshold for a land warning. Legislator Wu Szu-yao criticized the inconsistent standards and questioned his political motives, sparking public controversy.

## Failing to clean brown stains in your rice cooker wastes electricity! Expert recommends 1 cheap wonder product that gets it looking like new without vigorous scrubbing, saving money and extending the appliance’s life.

- Published: 2026-08-09T15:30:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11155128
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3684263-en.html
- anchor: #n1872380
- Companies mentioned: 台電、大同、全聯

Brown scale at the bottom of an electric rice cooker reduces heating efficiency and increases electricity bills. 台電 and experts recommend safe cleaning methods using lemons or vinegar. Caution is needed because baking soda can damage aluminum cookware.

## Green camp demands an apology! After once accusing Chen Shih-chung of “blocking 慈濟 vaccines,” Ko Wen-je again lashes out: “You bastard, treating the public like idiots.”

- Published: 2026-08-09T15:11:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11155126
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3684257-en.html
- anchor: #n1872382
- Companies mentioned: 慈濟、鴻海、台積電

台湾の政治家・柯文哲が、コロナ禍でのワクチン調達問題で陳時中を激しく批判。慈濟が10億元を騙し取られた件で、政府の責任を問う。民進党が謝罪を要求する中、対立が激化している。

## When stopping temporarily at the roadside, should you use hazard lights or a turn signal? Police reveal the correct answer! Violations carry a NT$1,200 fine, yet many drivers are still confused.

- Published: 2026-08-09T15:07:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11155127
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3684260-en.html
- anchor: #n1872383

Tainan police have clarified that drivers stopping at the roadside should use their turn signals and reverse lights; misuse can result in a fine of NT$1,200 to NT$3,600. The move aims to improve road safety and clear up longstanding confusion over which lights to use.

## Are “skinny jabs” becoming “miracle anti-drinking drugs”? Scientists uncover an “unexpected benefit” of weight-loss drugs: GLP-1 affects the brain’s reward system.

- Published: 2026-08-09T15:00:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11155118
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3684269-en.html
- anchor: #n1872384
- Companies mentioned: University of South Carolina、University of Colorado Anschutz、King’s College London、University of South Wales

Reports have emerged of GLP-1 weight-loss drug users naturally cutting back on alcohol, as scientists work to unravel the brain mechanisms involved. The drugs are seen as having potential for treating alcohol dependence.

## Was 慈濟 defrauded of NT$1 billion in a vaccine purchase, with its spiritual leader having “noticed something was wrong”? Chang Ching-sen points to 2 red flags and blasts the CEO for dereliction of duty: “How could they be so easily fooled?”

- Published: 2026-08-09T14:26:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11155122
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3684163-en.html
- anchor: #n1872152
- Companies mentioned: 鈺達公司、台積電、鴻海、永齡基金会

慈濟 Foundation was defrauded of more than NT$1 billion when it purchased BNT vaccines in 2021, former minister without portfolio Chang Ching-sen said, accusing CEO Yen Po-wen of mismanagement and calling on him to resign and take responsibility. He also urged the establishment of an independent investigation team.

## Cabinet reportedly considering withholding countersignature on the blue-white camp’s “future account” bill? Huang Kuo-chang: “Even an authoritarian government should not drag children into political struggle.”

- Published: 2026-08-09T14:14:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11155120
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3684160-en.html
- anchor: #n1872153

The Legislative Yuan passed the Taiwan Children and Youth Growth and Future Accounts Act, but the Executive Yuan has indicated it may refuse to countersign it. Huang Kuo-chang criticized the move, saying children should not be used in political battles.

## 【藥華藥】The company held a press conference on material information on 115/8/8: The company received the International Chamber of Commerce International Court of Arbitration’s Phase 2 “Partial Arbitral Award”.

- Published: 2026-08-08T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=6446&year=115&month=8&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=155800&spoke_date=20260808
- anchor: #n1872460
- Companies mentioned: AOP Orphan Pharmaceuticals GmbH

藥華醫藥 received the ICC’s Phase 2 arbitration ruling, requiring AOP to pay more than 17 million euros in overdue amounts. The company will consider seeking to overturn the unfavorable ruling, which has no material financial impact.

## [Tai Duan] Filed pursuant to Taiwan Stock Exchange Corporation letter No. 1121801204, code Tai-Zheng-Shang-Yi

- Published: 2026-08-08T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=3432&year=115&month=8&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=90259&spoke_date=20260808
- anchor: #n1872459
- Companies mentioned: Ayers Alliance Financial Group Ltd.、STI PF Limited、City Credit Investment Bank Limited、City Credit Asset Management Nominee Co., Ltd.、CCAM Co., Ltd.

台端興業 announced that the fair value of its investments in 4 funds and the related redemption receivables is zero, signaling significant financial risk. It has launched legal action to protect shareholders’ interests.

## 【聯德控股-KY】Announcement on the company’s unaudited consolidated revenue for July 115.

- Published: 2026-08-08T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=4912&year=115&month=8&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=2&spoke_time=70119&spoke_date=20260808
- anchor: #n1872458

聯德控股-KY reported consolidated revenue of NT$730 million for July 2026, up 66.35% year on year. Cumulative revenue also grew by more than three-tenths, reflecting strong business momentum and offering investors a key indicator.

## Iran: Close to reaching a shipping agreement with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz, but reopening still subject to conditions.

- Published: 2026-08-09T16:10:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6566741
- anchor: #n1873817
- Companies mentioned: アブダビ国家石油会社

Iran and Oman are nearing agreement on a new route through the Strait of Hormuz, but Iran is demanding conditions including the lifting of U.S. sanctions and compensation. A reopening remains uncertain, and tensions continue.

## AI optical communications demand surges! 祥茂光電 reports strong results: 800G revenue jumps more than 10 times, while 1.6T products are poised for volume production.

- Published: 2026-08-09T15:10:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6566626
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3684251-en.html
- anchor: #n1872317
- Companies mentioned: Coherent、Lumentum、康寧、輝達

Growing demand from AI data centers has driven 祥茂光電’s 800G optical module sales to more than 10 times their year-earlier level. Its 1.6T product is also close to certification, and strong performance is driving the broader optical communications sector.