[Taiwan report] Taiwan’s drone industry poised to become a key part of China-free supply chains, leveraging ICT strengths <Wise Machinery Industry Journal, 3rd week of August 2026 issue>
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Pursuing a strategic shift to raise the sales share of new businesses to 30%
Investment of 10 billion Taiwan dollars bears fruit, with automotive and AI sectors becoming growth engines
Has come to capture approximately 40% of the global market share
Osaka Takken reports on “TAKTAS. 300 Member Companies Commemorative Gathering,” strengthening a co-creation community across regional boundaries by sharing knowledge and perspectives on the future of the real estate industry
Joint venture between Ina and Agave and NEWLOCAL, Oga Town Planning, develops “Basic Concept” for a multi-purpose community facility in 男鹿市
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Using the combined area of the existing municipal library (Funakawa Port) and child-rearing support center (Funakoshi), approximately 1,600㎡ (approximately 480 tsubo), as a benchmark
Estimated project cost: approximately 1 billion to 2 billion yen.
For company employees and seniors considering launching a vacation rental, a side business, or real estate investment: Special seminar on M&A for profitable vacation rentals that generate “cash income you can use every month,” to be held August 21 — a sound investment approach, taught by a former banker and officially coordinated with government-affiliated financial institutions
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Total investment on the scale of 10 million–15 million yen
Investment payback period of approximately 3 years
[First appearance at the Children’s Museum] Digital sport Cyber KASSEN, originating in Kitakyushu, draws more than 100 participants to try it in 3 hours
One win away from the national tournament. Osaka City SC heads to the “representative-deciding match” in the Kansai tournament of the 62nd All-Japan Senior Football Championship
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Defeated Route11 3-0
One win away from the national tournament
Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026
Companies mentioned：Osaka City SC、FC BASARA HYOGO、Route11、SHOWAグループ
[Exclusive to ABCマート] Focus on materials for fall/winter 2026 shoes! Vans launches new “BRAVO” and “DUCE” court shoes, with a wide range of options including all-suede styles and autumnal colors
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Available from August 13 (Thu), 2026, at ABC-MART stores nationwide and on the official online store.
【BS Nippon TV】“When the Songs Played: Showa Classics That Colored an Era” airs Aug. 13 (Thu.) at 9 p.m.! “Showa & Heisei: A Special Feature on Classic Songs About Loved Ones”
Ayaka Takamoto returns to JJ—appointed special ambassador for the ongoing “JJ Model Audition 2027”! Now accepting applicants who want to pursue their dreams alongside a “senior”
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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She served as an exclusive model for JJ from the April 2019 issue
8 members of the 3rd-generation J-GIRL & J-BOY
Appearing at the JJ50th Anniversary Fest 2026 Special Fashion Stage
The application period for “A Recruitment (First Half)” is about to close
The “JJ Model Audition 2027” preliminary rounds will be held in 2 blocks: A Recruitment (First Half) and B Recruitment (Final).
“JJ Model Audition 2027” special website
Companies mentioned：株式会社光文社、日向坂46、JJ、けやき坂46、JJnet、TGC teen ICHINOSEKI、渋谷スクランブルS、Re:Birth ART Christmas in SHIBA PARK、渋谷クロス FM、ARIGATEENA TV、中日スポーツ、スポーツ報知、デイリースポーツ、WEBザ テレビジョン、Scketto、Deview、BEST TIMES、Yahoo!ニュース
Episode 6 airs tonight! Yurika Nakamura and Reo Sano co-star in “My Husband Asked Me to Have an Affair.” Hanae (Yurika Nakamura) takes her daughter to her family home! She gets closer to her former classmate Ryohei (Shono Hayama) in her hometown! Hiroki (Reo Sano) is with his subordinate Hina (Sumire Yokono)…
Popular participatory camping event “TOKUI VIDEO DAY CAMP,” launched by comedian Tokui’s YouTube channel “Tokui video,” is set to take place! Oct. 24 (Sat.) at Ai no Izumi Minna no Undokoen in Higashimurayama City
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Check-in 12:00
Event starts 14:00
Check-out 21:00
For 1 person: 6,000 yen
For 2 people: 12,000 yen
For 3 people: 18,000 yen
For 4 people: 24,000 yen
For 5 people: 30,000 yen
Auto-camping site admission ticket (tax included): 35,000 yen
AI revives a domain that had been dormant for 24 years. All 33 genres of fortune-telling are free with just a birth date: fortune-telling portal “Uraunara, Uraunau.” grand opening Aug. 8
Kawasaki craft brewery カギヤブルワリー to release “DREAM HOP,” a collaboration beer with タワーレコード, on 8/15—a peach Berliner Weisse to enjoy with music (ABV 3.0%)
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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IBU 6.9
SRM 2.8
Saturday, August 15, 2026
Companies mentioned：カギヤブルワリー、株式会社KEY CORPORATION、タワーレコード、TOWER RECORDS BEER、BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE、STARS、Cycad Brewing
In the age of AI-driven change, moving from “cutting staff” to “developing and entrusting people.” 日本プロジェクトソリューションズ株式会社 launches a reskilling program to train administrative and back-office employees as project managers and leaders
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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More than 756 client and service-provider companies
More than 25,693 training participants
1,891 project execution support engagements
41% of companies plan to cut staff
77% of companies plan to upskill existing employees
2 companies launch collaboration to support small and medium-sized businesses with both the “offensive” and “defensive” uses of AI; joint seminar to be held in Saitama in October
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Collaboration launch date: Aug. 11, 2026 (NDA and memorandum of collaboration signed electronically)
First initiative: Joint seminar for business leaders to be held on Oct. 6, 2026 (Tue.) at Shibusawa MIX (Saitama-Shintoshin)
A total of 63.4% of small and medium-sized businesses cite as a challenge that they “cannot picture which tasks to use AI for or how to use it.”
The rate of adoption of generative AI policies remains at 58.1% among small and medium-sized businesses (74.0% among large companies)
Even among those with policies in place, 45.6% of small and medium-sized businesses (18.1% of large companies) say they have “no organizational initiatives.”
A comprehensive guide to the much-talked-about “food tech” that could help solve the global food crisis! “Illustrated Introduction: The Basics and Mechanisms of Alternative Meat, Clearly Explained [2nd Edition]” to be published Aug. 26!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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The global population is projected to reach 10 billion in the 2050s–60s
Wu Szu-huai's view: What if the internet is cut off, power fails and ports are paralyzed? The「3 major fatal weaknesses」of the Han Kuang exercises
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Retired Lieutenant General 吳斯懷 criticized the Han Kuang exercises, saying that while they demonstrated a resolve to defend, they exposed three major weaknesses: internet outages, power failures and paralyzed ports. The measures are inadequate to address real wartime threats.
What happens if your luggage is 1 kilogram overweight? A guide to fees for overweight and oversized checked baggage
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
An explanation of how Taiwan's major airlines charge for excess weight or size in checked baggage. Even exceeding the limit by 1 kg may incur a hefty additional fee, so checking in advance is important.
王慶民's view: Under Trump's unpredictability and Israel's ambitions, an intermittent, protracted war against Iran that「drags on」
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Driven by the Trump administration's erratic diplomacy and Israel's strategic ambitions, the United States and Israel have repeatedly launched and halted military action against Iran. This stop-start war undermines regional stability and impedes peace based on international law.
王義雄's view: The DPP, having「committed insurrection」, should all the more be disbanded
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan's Ministry of the Interior announced that it had petitioned the Constitutional Court to dissolve 中华统促党, citing the party's alleged involvement in national security law violations and violent crimes. The case has sparked controversy over the boundary between freedom of political speech and national security.
徐勉生's view: The diplomatic battle over「one China」flares up again
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs protested after South Africa listed Taiwan as “Taiwan, China” in its electronic travel authorization (ETA) system. The incident highlights structural challenges surrounding Taiwan's status in the international community.
白鹿 and 虞書欣 both lose! The winner of the top 10 drama heroines best at「playing the fool」is her: she feigns ignorance while hiding her true depth, then delivers a hugely satisfying counterattack
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
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TOP 10 Chinese Drama Heroines Who Are Masters at Playing Dumb to Outsmart Others
No. 1 Chinese Drama Heroine Who Is a Master at Playing Dumb to Outsmart Others
Wu Dianrong's Column: Han Kuo-yu Is No Wang Jin-pyng, After All
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu publicly criticized KMT caucus whip Fu Kun-chi, as a budget review dispute fueled divisions within the party. The conflict highlights constitutional tensions between the executive and legislative branches and could affect year-end election prospects.
Opinion: Taiwan Through The Economist's Lens: Does Refusing to Follow the Western Script Mean Betraying Democracy?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Economist says Taiwan's democracy is being betrayed from within, but this article counters that it treats Taiwan's democracy as a political tool and ignores people's real livelihood concerns, reflecting Western double standards and a disregard for Taiwan's agency.
Do you really have to knock before entering a hotel room during Ghost Month? Turn on the lights before going in, and don't point your shoes toward the bed? 12 taboos, fact-checked
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
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The first day of the seventh lunar month in 2026 falls on Aug. 13
Opinion: Before the government tries to keep young people, it should answer one question: Why should young people stay?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan's Youth Basic Law takes effect in 2026, as the government works to put youth policies on a legal footing, focusing on career development and employment, innovation and entrepreneurship, local revitalization, and international exchange. Experts say the government needs to consider why young people would want to stay, rather than simply offering policy incentives, and emphasize improving the overall living environment so young people choose to stay of their own accord.
Huang Shih-hsiu's View: Discipline Could Cost Teachers Their Sight—Who Would Want to Be a Teacher These Days?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
After a student in special education in Taichung assaulted a teacher, leaving her at risk of losing her sight, Huang Shih-hsiu criticized the risks of violence in schools and systemic shortcomings. He called for measures to ensure teachers' safety and for the use of compulsory measures.
Lin Chi-hsing's View: Kao Hsi-yun, a Scholar's Model of Helping Others Achieve Their Goals
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Professor Gao Xijun was an intellectual whose mission was to change society through reading and the spread of progressive ideas. His life and thought are recounted in “高希均回憶録,” which honors his contributions to education, peace and the promotion of science.
Opinion: Fu Kun-chi's Confidence vs. Han Kuo-yu's Fury
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
On Aug. 11, Han Kuo-yu criticized Fu Kun-chi's repeated absences in the Legislative Yuan and pointed to the presence of “dark forces.” Fu Kun-chi's power structure in Hualien is having a negative effect on the Kuomintang as a whole.
Opinion: How Many Times Must Frontline Teachers Sacrifice Before the Tragedy of a Taichung Teacher Losing Her Sight Can Be Prevented?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
An incident occurred in Taichung City's Dali District in which a first-year junior high school student attacked a teacher during summer classes, leaving the female teacher at risk of losing her sight. The incident has been attributed to problems in the education system, including limits on teachers' disciplinary authority, systemic flaws in special education and administrative evasion of responsibility.
Opinion: Hackers Are Just the Trigger; Governance Determines How Much a Company Loses
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan's Financial Supervisory Commission has added ransomware and supply-chain attacks to the list of major cybersecurity incidents that banks must report, requiring notification within 30 minutes. The move reflects a shift in oversight from defense to resilience. The Ministry of Digital Affairs has also released cybersecurity response guidelines for small and medium-sized enterprises, emphasizing cross-departmental cooperation and board accountability.
There Was a Time When the Communist Party Was More Tolerant of Ethnic Minorities' Distinctiveness Than the KMT: Excerpt from “東亞關聯史” (4)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
An excerpt from “東亞關聯史” notes that the Chinese Communist Party was more tolerant than the Kuomintang in its early years, including by recognizing the right to self-determination for ethnic minorities. This is important for understanding the background to contemporary ethnic policies.
Li Qin Isn't No. 1 in “Joy of Life”! She Tops the TOP 10 Most Beautiful “White Moonlight” Heroines in Chinese Dramas: More Than 20 Years Since It Aired, Its Record Is Hard to Beat, the Original Xianxia Drama at Its Peak
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The top 10 “white moonlight” female characters in Chinese dramas were announced, with Liu Yifei's Zhao Ling'er taking first place. Many classic characters who remain in viewers' memories made the ranking.
Precious Metals Close: US CPI Report Eases Rate-Hike Expectations; Gold Climbs to a More Than Two-Month High, Breaking Above the 100-Day Moving Average
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Gold prices hit a 2-and-a-half-month high following the U.S. CPI report. Easing concerns about interest-rate hikes and geopolitical uncertainty provided support.
Earnings: Cisco's AI “Supercycle” Drives Strong Results and Guidance, but Shares Still Fall
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Cisco's fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 results topped market forecasts, with revenue of $17.25 billion and adjusted EPS of $1.22, but its stock fell more than 4%. The “networking supercycle,” driven by growing AI demand, is seen as a growth engine.
Apple Foldable's Name Revealed! Insiders All Call It “iPhone Ultra”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Apple's first foldable iPhone is known internally as “iPhone Ultra,” though this may only be a temporary codename. Its official name is still expected to be revealed at the September launch event, and the market is watching its positioning and pricing strategy.
Taiwan stocks rose for a third consecutive day, with foreign investors continuing to buy. Technology companies including Hon Hai and Asus issued growth forecasts for AI and servers, while Taiwan Mobile plans to acquire a majority stake in Systex to expand synergies.
Biggest Shareholder Payout in South Korean History! Samsung and SK海力士 Could Pay Shareholders Dividends as Early as the End of the Month, With the Total Possibly Exceeding 200 Trillion Won
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
三星電子 and SK海力士 are considering the largest shareholder returns in their history, backed by strong results driven by AI demand. Special dividends and share buybacks totaling more than 200 trillion won are expected, with a major impact on the South Korean market.
SpaceX Bears Nearly “Out of Ammunition” as Shares Rebound More Than 40% From August Low
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
SpaceX's short interest plunged from 34% to 11%, and its stock rebounded more than 40% from its August low. The decline was driven by short sellers covering their positions and an increase in shares available for trading.
美超微 Soars 19% as AI Infrastructure Stocks Rally Broadly
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
AI infrastructure stocks rose across the board. Strong earnings from Super Micro and CoreWeave pointed to accelerating demand, making this a significant development.
With U.S. inflation data coming in mild, markets see a 50% chance that the Fed will raise rates in September. Treasury yields fell, and investors are watching the next CPI and employment reports.
Companies mentioned：Aviva Investors、Natixis North America
AI Capital Spending to Hit $1.6 Trillion Next Year; Investor Says This Looks More Like the Turmoil of 1998 Than the Dot-Com Bubble
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
T. Rowe Price's Dom Rizzo forecast that capital spending by hyperscalers will reach $1.6 trillion in 2027. Unlike the dot-com bubble, the AI boom is characterized by strong fundamentals in the semiconductor industry.
iPhone 20 Pro Rumored to Get a Bigger Display Again, With Quad-Curved Glass Creating a “Bezel-Free” Look
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Apple is planning the iPhone 20 Pro series to mark the iPhone's 20th anniversary, featuring quad-curved glass to create a “borderless” visual effect. The display is expected to be slightly larger, with design innovation anticipated.
The rise of lab-grown diamonds has shattered the myth of natural diamonds' scarcity. Even after production was cut by 20% over 4 years, prices fell 50%, as fundamental changes reshape the industry's structure.
New York Forex: Dollar Erases Losses After CPI Data; Uncertainty Over the Strait of Hormuz Lifts Safe-Haven Demand
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The U.S. dollar rebounded as tensions over the Strait of Hormuz in the Middle East boosted safe-haven demand, despite July CPI coming in as expected. Oil prices also rose, with geopolitical risks affecting foreign-exchange and commodity markets overall.
Europe to See Its First Total Solar Eclipse in a Century! Hotel Rates Soar Past $1,000 a Night
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
A total solar eclipse described as a once-in-100-years event occurred in Europe, driving a surge in demand for accommodation at viewing locations. Room rates in Iceland and northern Spain temporarily exceeded $1,000.
U.S. July CPI slowed as expected, easing expectations of a Fed rate hike in September. AI-related and memory stocks rose sharply, and the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index gained 2.5%.
Trump announces White House press secretary will leave at the end of the month; Leavitt to become outside adviser after having two children, prepare for midterm elections
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
President Trump announced that White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt would leave her post at the end of August. Citing family reasons, he said she would take part in the midterm elections as an outside adviser. The personnel change is drawing attention as it comes at a crucial time just before the election.
〈After-hours energy〉Stalemate in U.S.-Iran talks supports oil prices; Brent edges up to $88.98
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and stalled U.S.-Iran talks are supporting oil prices, but prospects for slowing demand and rising U.S. inventories are limiting gains. Brent crude edged up to $88.98.
Good Morning World》行政院 supplemental budget to include defense and social welfare allowances; decision awaits third reading of this year’s general budget
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Quarterly profit attributable to owners of the parent company was NT$59.974 billion
Basic earnings per share were NT$4.27
At least 250 people have been killed
The United States said it had allocated $15.5 million
U.S. consumer inflation rate fell to 3.4% year over year in July.
Net sales reached $11.1 billion
Consumers are expected to pay an average of NT$4 to 6 more in service fees per order