Man allegedly assaults female online acquaintance after refusing to wear condom at motel; police seize modified gun and ammunition, send case to prosecutors
Healthy Aging and Care Industry Expo showcases telemedicine and smart screening in Penghu
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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衛生福利部 joins forces with 18 ministry-run hospitals to exhibit
The exhibition features 4 major themes: “Smart Long-Term Care and PAC,” “Residential Long-Term Care and Day Care,” “Remote Areas and Mental Health Care,” and “Community and Home-Based Long-Term Care”
Repeated IVF failures and miscarriages take toll on body and mind; doctor advocates precision medicine to help achieve pregnancy with 1 embryo transfer
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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More than 30% had experienced a miscarriage
About 40% had experienced at least 1 failed IVF cycle
Had already suffered 5 miscarriages
Only 1 of 4 embryo transfers resulted in a chemical pregnancy
Japanese vessel suspected of being monitored by China while sheltering from typhoon; 海委會: Opposes using law enforcement to deny Taiwan’s sovereignty
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Amid concerns that a Japanese vessel was monitored by 中國海警, Taiwan’s 海委會 official Sung Cheng-en stressed opposition to using typhoon sheltering as a pretext for actions that deny Taiwan’s sovereignty, and reiterated its position on humanitarian rescue under international law.
[TAC Civil Service] Night guidance session “Teach me about civil service from scratch! Aim for a civil service job starting in August!” to be held online on Monday, 8/17
The Shinjuku Rashomon Kaientai Arc opens: a stage production combining suits and Japanese swords, featuring a fantastical tale of reincarnation in the Bakumatsu era brought back to life in the present day
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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●S seats (weekends and holidays) (advance tickets): ¥13,800 (tax included)
●A seats (weekends and holidays) (advance tickets): ¥10,800 (tax included)
[For business owners] Turn 5 hours of cold calls into a few minutes. “PAS,” a service that turns your network into income, launches with the message “Make room in your business.”
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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The monthly fee is ¥15,000, all-inclusive.
From a database of more than 500 business owners whom C.C. has met and documented in person
Referral fees can be set at 3 tiers: ¥5,000, ¥10,000, and ¥30,000
ABEMA dating reality show hosts gather: Report on the commemorative talk event for “Love’s Best Episode Diagnosis Center.” In her 4th year of marriage, Minami Minegishi reveals the latest about kissing with her husband; Kasumi Mori shares a heart-fluttering moment on a date with a younger man.
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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The number of participants in ABEMA dating reality shows has topped 1,150
Of these, 17 couples have actually married
“ABEMA Premium,” priced at 1,180 yen per month (tax included)
“ABEMA Premium with Ads,” priced at 680 yen per month (tax included)
Get a “tool for thinking” that lets you instantly see the essence of things. “Definitive Edition: Master Statistics in 3 Hours with Manga” goes on sale Monday, August 10
Learn the “patterns” commonly used in conversation and speak with confidence! “Speak So Well with Just 72 Patterns: Portuguese Conversation” goes on sale Monday, August 10
Learn the “patterns” commonly used in conversation and speak with confidence! “Speak So Well with Just 72 Patterns: German Conversation” goes on sale Monday, August 10
[Seto, Aichi] Limited Obon holiday opening | Additional BYO BBQ seating for 7 days only | Night BBQ every evening during summer vacation includes a bonfire; bring your favorite ingredients for family get-togethers: ウッドデザインパーク瀬戸
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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BYO BBQ from ¥3,500
About 40 minutes by car from central Nagoya
About 5 minutes by car from Ghibli Park
About 10 minutes from Nagakute IC on the Nagoya Seto Road
About a 15-minute walk from Yamaguchi Station on the Aichi Loop Line
Global organic Japanese tea brand NAGOMI named official sponsor of ミス・ワールド・ジャパン2026, supporting 川名祐衣, who will compete in the world pageant, with matcha.
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Bringing Japanese tea to consumers in more than 30 countries
On August 9, 2026, she will represent Japan at the 73rd Miss World pageant
Before introducing AI, first “direct traffic” in your operations. SOI launches “AI Utilization Trial for 1 Business Process” for small and midsize businesses
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Facts
AI training for more than 1,000 people to date
Development estimates on the scale of ¥3 million
Limited to 10 pilot companies: ¥150,000 (before tax)
[Seto, Aichi] For 6 days over Obon only | Historic thatched-roof teahouse offers a “feast of jinenjo” limited to 50 servings [8/10–15, while supplies last] 自然薯茶屋
[Kinki District Council] Defeat the disaster boss in a card battle! Launch of “Mamoru-ka,” a new kind of disaster preparedness battle app where parents and children can have fun making “family promises”!
Tomorrow’s weather / Typhoon White Dolphin: “The rain isn’t over yet”! Heavy rain to continue across Taiwan for 7 days; when skies will clear and the week’s forecast
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Typhoon White Dolphin has weakened into a mild typhoon, and Taiwan proper is about to leave the storm’s radius, but central and southern areas will face prolonged heavy rain, while Fong-hwang winds are a risk in Hualien and Taitung. This information is crucial to public safety.
Old railway factory transformed into family theme park for a triple win! Zheng Guangyuan praises urban plan amendment; Taiwan Railways returns 12.6 hectares of land
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Kaohsiung’s old railway factory has been transformed into Taiwan’s largest family amusement park, attracting more than 30,000 visitors on its first day. Taiwan Railways is returning 12.6 hectares of land, achieving a win for cultural preservation, urban development and public welfare.
Han Kuang 42 live-fire exercise: Fourth Operations Zone tests sustained combat capability by combining port defense, drone reconnaissance and casualty evacuation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan’s Army Fourth Operational Area integrated port defense, drone reconnaissance, battlefield casualty care and equipment repairs in the Han Kuang 42 exercise. It successfully tested its ability to sustain realistic combat operations and strengthened its defense posture.
“Don’t turn elections into this!” Neighborhood chief sets the record straight and backs Su Chiao-hui: Hopes New Taipei will have its first woman mayor
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
New Taipei mayoral candidate Su Chiao-hui was accused by her rival’s camp of preventing a neighborhood chief from speaking. The chief, Chien Yen-hui, publicly clarified that it was a joke among friends and voiced support for Su, hoping she would become New Taipei’s first woman mayor.
Draw strength from the heart! 4,599 entries join Kaohsiung’s anti-drug campaign, with students using art to express their resolve to reject drugs
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A total of 4,599 entries were submitted to an anti-drug art competition hosted by the Kaohsiung City Government, with children depicting the dangers of emerging drugs. Awareness activities combining education and sports have drawn attention.
New highlight for a lakeside stroll around Chengcing Lake! 1.4-kilometer Wenqian Road lakeside path in Niaosong completed, connecting the recreational trail network
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Kaohsiung City Government has completed a 1.4-km lakeside trail on Wenqian Road, expanding the network of safe walking paths around Chengcing Lake. The project has improved recreation options for residents and the area’s tourism appeal.
Han Kuang exercise: Hsiung Feng missile launchers deployed to Penghu for the first time! Positioned at a key Taiwan Strait passage to strengthen coastal strike capability
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
During the Han Kuang 42 exercise, the Taiwan Navy deployed Hsiung Feng missile launch vehicles to Penghu for the first time. The move is a significant military measure to secure a strategic point in the Taiwan Strait and strengthen the capability to “control the sea from land,” drawing attention as a deterrent to China.
Not just Toyota Camry! Experts test the “TOP 6 most fuel-efficient cars”; owners praise their easy handling, comfortable and spacious interiors, affordability and low maintenance costs
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Consumer Reports has announced the 6 most fuel-efficient hybrid SUVs based on testing. They can save more than $590 a year in fuel costs, allowing buyers to recoup the price difference in a short time.
Han Kuang exercise: HIMARS multiple-launch rockets take the stage! Troops reinforce across regions in wind and rain, demonstrating high mobility and completing firing drills
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
HIMARS multiple rocket launchers were showcased for the first time in Taiwan’s Han Kuang exercise, demonstrating mobile deployment in bad weather and precision-strike capabilities. Army units quickly repositioned, showing their high mobility.
Accuses DPP Taoyuan mayoral candidate Huang Shih-chieh of vote-buying; Jan Chiang-tsun reveals latest investigation developments and taunts: “Just wait to be subpoenaed”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
KMT Taoyuan City Councilor 詹江村 reported DPP mayoral candidate 黃世杰 for alleged vote-buying, saying his father held events and gave gifts under the name of a water resources foundation to solicit votes. Police have intervened and asked 詹 to provide evidence. The case is receiving serious attention.
Han Kuang exercise field report》Second Theater of Operations simulates chemical attack by enemy agents; decontamination of personnel and vehicles completed within 30 minutes; reservists recapture the feeling of military service
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
During the Han Kuang 42 exercise, the Second Operational Area simulated a chemical attack by enemy agents and completed decontamination of personnel and vehicles within 30 minutes. Reservists taking part in refresher training also joined the realistic drills.
Han Kuang exercise field report》Civilians help “transport tanks”! On-site look at military-civilian integration as flatbed trailers help troops rapidly reinforce other areas
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
During Taiwan’s Han Kuang 42 exercise, the Second Operational Area used civilian flatbed trucks to transport tanks, demonstrating rapid troop deployment through military-civilian integration. The move marks an important step toward combat readiness.
Breaking/Another new typhoon has formed! “Three typhoons spinning together” and their impact on Taiwan revealed; weather agency releases latest typhoon update
惨敗 in short-term day trading! Lost “1.3 million in wedding savings” and took out 30 million in private loans; South Korean bride-to-be blames herself and considers calling off the wedding: “I’m not good enough for him”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A South Korean woman in her 30s lost 55 million won in wedding savings through stock investments and incurred a further 30 million won in debt. Feeling guilty toward her fiancé, she is considering calling off the wedding. The story has sparked a strong reaction online.
Why did the Han Kuang exercise deploy to Orchid Island for the first time? 郭正亮 reveals dire consequences of a “Chinese military occupation”: reserve capacity at Chia Shan Air Base would collapse
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A defense drill on Orchid Island was held for the first time during the Han Kuang exercise. Kuo Cheng-liang has warned that if China’s military occupied the island, Jiashan Base would lose its strategic value.
Berkshire finally starts buying stocks! “Buffett’s successor” makes a $20 billion purchase, mainly targeting this stock
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Berkshire Hathaway made net stock purchases for the first time in 14 quarters under new CEO Abel. It notably bought an additional $10 billion in Alphabet shares, with the strategic shift during the leadership transition drawing attention.
Companies mentioned：Alphabet、American Express、Apple、Bank of America、Coca-Cola、Gabelli Funds、The Motley Fool
Store water now! Major water outages in 11 counties and cities tomorrow, with some areas without water morning and evening for up to 11 hours; quickly check whether your home is affected
The US-Iran conflict drags on: Tehran sets 6 conditions for lifting restrictions and warns Washington, “If you don’t agree, the Strait of Hormuz stays closed”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Iran has warned that reopening the Strait of Hormuz is conditional on the United States meeting 6 demands. Oman-mediated negotiations are making progress, but tensions continue, with major implications for global energy supplies.
Iran conflict exposes ammunition shortfall! Washington Post: Pentagon orders defense contractors to submit production-increase plans within 21 days
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The U.S. Department of Defense has directed major defense contractors to submit plans to increase production within 21 days as preparations for a war with Iran continue. It has deemed an overhaul of long-standing development cycles and the establishment of a rapid-response production system urgent.
Returns on U.S. and Chinese AI investment are limited! Taiwan, South Korea and Japan could be the biggest winners?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
While the United States and China are making massive AI investments, their actual contribution to economic growth remains limited. Taiwan, South Korea and Japan, which have strengths in semiconductor exports, are indirectly reaping the greatest benefits, highlighting the geopolitical impact of the AI boom.
China’s July CPI rises 0.5% year over year, while PPI climbs 3.5%! AI drives up consumer electronics prices, but the price recovery remains mild
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
China’s July CPI rose 0.5% year on year, while PPI rose 3.5%. AI-related electronics, pork and travel demand pushed prices higher, but falling crude oil prices narrowed the increases. Inflation remains modest.
〈Hot stocks〉Indium phosphide demand remains strong; Lianya shares rise 41.41% for the week, moving above all moving averages
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Taiwan optical communications semiconductor maker LandMark Optoelectronics saw its share price rise 41.41% over the week amid demand from AI data centers and a shortage of indium phosphide substrates. The stock broke above all moving averages and returned to the NT$2,000 level.
Flytech’s Q3 order visibility improves; pickup momentum markedly stronger than in the same period last year
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Flytech (6206-TW) has gained a clearer outlook for third-quarter orders, with shipments substantially higher year on year. Its Vision AI software subsidiaries Berry AI and Angible have reached commercial scale, and growth is expected to double in the second half.
SK hynix plans $71 billion shareholder payout! 40% to go toward share buybacks, equivalent to the scale of U.S. stock issuance
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
SK hynix is considering a shareholder return program worth about $71 billion, the largest in its history. Backed by its dominant position in the HBM market, it plans a 40 trillion won share buyback to support its stock price.