AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-15 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 2 of 3https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 154 items from 5 sources; Japan, 56 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en A spectacular hotel overlooking the sea ☆ Experience the Tokushima specialty Naruto Kintoki sweet potato harvest on an autumn day trip ♪ Sweet potato digging × local cuisine buffet × Naruto hot springshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987669https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987669Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 株式会社DREAM PONY's new venture, DPS+R, which combines used electronics and e-commerce, is slated to be featured in the reuse industry trade paper 『リユース経済新聞』https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987670https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987670Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:18:35 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Used by 90,000 people monthly] Unstaffed cafe セルフカフェ Waseda location opens 8/15! Enjoy unlimited time with the purchase of 1 drink; power outlets and Wi-Fi available. No membership registration required. A fully unmanned “second desk” for Waseda students and working adultshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987671https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987671Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:15:46 +0900JapanPR TIMES IQ185 asks, “Can people become smarter?” In a special discussion, law-based learning method RAKUZAN developer 秋谷光輝 and voice healer and active music producer vivi水 discuss the potential of “awakening,” “IQ” and “frequency”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987635https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987635Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [September 8 (Tuesday), 19:30] Moving AI use from “implementation” to “results”—an “AI × Marketing Practical Insights Sharing Session” focused on the autumn sales season to be held in Shibuya!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987634https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987634Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【夏休み特別企画】家族旅を応援！6つの人気ホテルから選べる無料宿泊券プレゼントキャンペーンを実施！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987633https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987633Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Launch of the Feel Organ pulmonary artery model (WKA-Fe1), a new-concept simulated organ replicating the fragility of the pulmonary artery—supporting surgical skills training for thoracic surgeonshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987659https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987659Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [資格の大原] Answers to the 58th (Reiwa 8 fiscal year) Social Insurance and Labor Consultant Examination to be released on the day of the exam, 8/23 (Sunday)! Exam scoring service and answer explanations to followhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987658https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987658Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Summer skin concerns survey] 67.3% find “stickiness during skincare” unpleasant. Could a moisturizing herb that hydrates without feeling greasy and is “3.2 times as effective as aloe” be summer skin's savior?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987657https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987657Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES “オリパワン” surpasses 150,000 cumulative posts on X using “#オリパワン当選報告”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987656https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987656Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Online lottery service “オリパワン” ranks No. 1 for “operational reliability”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987655https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987655Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Hervé Chapelier（エルベシャプリエ）】A long-awaited new color joins the “3886CD” nylon tote with leather handles! 5 new colors, including nuanced shades that elevate sophisticated looks and elegant pinkhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987654https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987654Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Notice: Book club on “Yanagita Kunio’s Agricultural Policy Reform Revisited,” by Kazuhito Yamashitahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987653https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987653Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Notice: Book club on “The Inconvenient Truth That You Can’t Buy Butter,” by Kazuhito Yamashitahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987652https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987652Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Survey on electricity-saving habits! Approximately 63% said household expenses prompted them to want to save electricityhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987651https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987651Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES The first “Discovery! Takatoshi Land” appreciation festival will be held at サッポロファクトリー on Sunday, Sept. 6!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987650https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987650Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Launch of a “Local Supporter System” to address gaps in public transportationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987649https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987649Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Drones】Launch of a free portal featuring firsthand business informationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987648https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987648Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 新宿FACE unveils the full fight card and main visual for “SHINJUKU FACE COUNTDOWN SERIES『銘心鏤骨』”!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987647https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987647Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES BLACKCHRISTMAS Vol. 9, “Wasshoi! Xmas”: A lonely girl’s “small act of courage” becomes a pop Christmas song. クラクター sings about “growing from within”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987646https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987646Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【ワカモノリサーチ survey】Asked current high school students in the Reiwa era: Rankings of their ideal heighthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987645https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987645Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES From August 15, world No. 1 Italian liqueur Aperol will bring a festive touch to ホテル虎ノ門ヒルズ’s ル・プリスティン カフェ 東京! The adults-only night mingle event “NOTTE LEON” is also set to take placehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987644https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987644Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 「BAGEL & BAGEL Everyday！」福岡県内２か所で期間限定の出張販売を開催いたしますhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987643https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987643Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【For those concerned about sudden changes in health at night】24-hour nurse coverage is available at 4.4% of facilities nationwide (2,639 facilities); Osaka Prefecture leads at 11.2%｜みんなの介護研究所 “Survey on Nursing Care Systems” <August 2026>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987642https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987642Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Amazon 30% OFF time sale】The 13.4-inch “U13 Pro bundle tablet” is ¥35,900! A deluxe bundle featuring 2.4K, 120Hz and Gemini AIhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987641https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987641Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Yutaka Yamanaka of Shosuka explains the capital structure of Shota Berekashvili’s construction group, built on a 50/50 basis with a holding company at its apex, in the 28th installment of “Forbes Georgia’s 100 Richest”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987640https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987640Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 名古屋商科大学、2027年度「吹奏楽部入試」を新設4年連続東海大会出場の吹奏楽部で活動を継続、合格者は寮費が月額1万円https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987639https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987639Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Custom-suit specialist Global Style expands its nationwide selection of the hugely popular Spanish shoe brand Berwick1707 to 32 stores! Save even more with the “Suit + Berwick Plan”!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987638https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987638Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Entries open for the 59th Ome Marathonhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987637https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987637Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【FIBONACCI1123】Bag brand “FIBONACCI 1123” unveils its 2026 Fall & Winter Collectionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987636https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987636Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 船橋ケイバ 第６回開催〔8月24日（月）～８月28日（金）〕 「フリオーソレジェンドカップ（SⅢ）」〔8月26日（水）〕、 「アレキサンドライトカップ（準重賞）」〔8月27日（木）〕開催！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987561https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987561Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Free appraisal】Declutter for Obon! “高価買取おたからや” pop-up buying fair to be held at “島忠ホームズ葛西店” in Edogawa Ward, Tokyo! | Aug. 15 (Sat.)–Aug. 28 (Fri.)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987493https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987493Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Free appraisal】Declutter for Obon! “高価買取おたからや” pop-up buying fair to be held at “島忠ホームズ北赤羽店” in Kita Ward, Tokyo! | Aug. 15 (Sat.)–Aug. 30 (Sun.)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987418https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987418Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Hakata-style izakaya “あいらしか” opens its first location in Osaka! Grand opening in Juso, one of Osaka’s top nightlife districts, on Aug. 22, 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987356https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987356Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Free appraisal】Declutter for Obon! “高価買取おたからや” pop-up buying fair to be held at “島忠ホームズ尼崎店” in Amagasaki, Hyogo Prefecture! | Aug. 15 (Sat.)–Aug. 28 (Fri.)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987355https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987355Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES rainbowholic, with more than 650,000 total social media followers, transforms its “stationery cafe” into a “stationery land”! Experience-focused stationery store where there’s more to do than shop to open in Komagome, Tokyo, on Aug. 15https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987365https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987365Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES cui-cui | 2026 AUTUMN COLLECTION goes on sale Saturday, Aug. 15.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987364https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987364Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【New opening in Shizuoka Ryogaecho】“串とメシにはサケキタル。”—the next-generation, ultra-low-cost izakaya that’s prepared to operate at a loss every day—finally opens!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987363https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987363Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【New opening at BIVI仙台】“串とメシにはサケキタル。”—the next-generation, ultra-low-cost izakaya that’s prepared to operate at a loss every day—finally opens!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987362https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987362Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES From a 50% turnover rate to 2%: Shiragata Research Institute President Tetsuya Ishikawa to reveal all the measures behind a “retention-focused organization” at a study session on Tuesday, Sept. 15https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987361https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987361Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Networking event for event organizers to connect to be held at 参謀BAR in Hamamatsucho on Sunday, Aug. 30! Share challenges and know-how on attracting attendees, planning and collaborationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987360https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987360Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES アクティメソッド Kyotanabe School will open in October 2026!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987359https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987359Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Make watching sports even more exciting! The sports-cheering-focused VTuber project “スタガ！” launches!! Auditions for new members will be held!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987358https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987358Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Feature] “Reading ‘Grave of the Fireflies’ on the Day Japan’s War Ended” launches on the new subscription service 新潮QUEhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987357https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987357Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Tourism Administration plans to ease exam eligibility requirements to increase the number of tour guides and tour leadershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987959https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987959Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:35:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA APPU to convene in Tokyo at the end of the month; 江啟臣 to lead ruling and opposition lawmakers to Japan for attendancehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987960https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987960Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:33:09 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Farewell to low-margin contract manufacturing: 緯創's Texas plant turns the tables on U.S. manufacturing with AI 「digital twins」https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987893https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987893Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:24:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Japanese Defense Minister Koizumi visits 靖國神社; Japanese media say move could affect Japan-South Korea relationshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987842https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987842Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:17:05 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 淡水商工教師鄭煒儒陪伴學生找方向 名列教育家典範https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987837https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987837Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:16:03 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 美密西根州槍擊案5死 警方追捕後發現犯嫌身亡https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987838https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987838Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:16:01 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 彭郁涵力退日本好手 WTT歐洲大滿貫賽闖進8強續寫驚奇https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987839https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987839Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:09:58 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Indonesia 7.7 earthquake leaves 2 dead; tsunami warning liftedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987831https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987831Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:05:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 青聚點 encourages young people to pursue local revitalization, provides 23 shared spaceshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987832https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987832Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:04:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 輝達 scales back guarantee for OpenAI data centers to below $120 billionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987828https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987828Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:02:52 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 工研院 develops Taiwan's first digital therapeutic device for anxiety, aims for deployment in 3 to 5 yearshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987763https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987763Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:57:50 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Fake investment pitch to buy shares: Taichung man mails cash at convenience store; police and public work together to stop fraudhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987764https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987764Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:57:48 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 國軍 missile trucks speed along east coast, drawing public attentionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987691https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987691Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:54:46 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Zhu Rongji dies; U.S. ambassador to China posts tributehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987692https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987692Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:53:44 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 13 Chinese aircraft and vessels operate around Taiwan Strait; 國軍 closely monitors and respondshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987693https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987693Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:48:41 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Reuters: U.S.-China AI race sees Washington urge countries to pick a sidehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987680https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987680Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:39:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Indonesia 7.7 earthquake triggers tsunami warning; residents flee in panic, patients rush to escapehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987676https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987676Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:33:37 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA After nearly a year in captivity by jihadists in West Africa, U.S. missionary released, Trump confirmshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987677https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987677Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:32:35 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Hualien and Taitung welcome daylily bloom; 農糧署 promotes flower viewing and food safetyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987672https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987672Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:27:33 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 81st anniversary of the end of World War II: Osaka governor skips Yasukuni Shrine visit, pays only for a religious offeringhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987660https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987660Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:13:30 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 駁林肯號航艦條件惡化傳聞 川普證實即將輪調https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987562https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987562Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:59:28 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Clever ways for candidates campaigning at events to prevent heatstroke: chilled towels and cooling drinks are essentialshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987563https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987563Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:56:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 屏東欖仁溪探勘遭虎頭蜂攻擊 1女獲救、陸空續救援2失聯男子https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987495https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987495Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:47:23 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Jones Cup: Song Hsin-hao shows fighting spirit, scores 24 points as Taiwan Blue beats Japan in openerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987486https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987486Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:35:21 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe New Taipei William Jones Cup opened with Taiwan Blue earning its first win by defeating Japan 70-66, led by Song Hsin-hao's 24 points. The tournament is an important platform for young players to gain experience. Southwesterly winds bring localized heavy rain to the southhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987487https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987487Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:32:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA More than 150 Taiwanese community leaders in Southern California, across party lines, sign petition praising Hsu Chia-ching's frequent visits to overseas communitieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987419https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987419Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:27:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 81st anniversary of Korea's liberation: Putin sends congratulatory message to Kim Jong Un, discusses regional security cooperationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987368https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987368Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:17:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 客家緣樓 opens in Brazil, marking the birth of a wellness village in South Americahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987366https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987366Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:10:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taiwan travel fair visits Jakarta; food DIY experience draws Indonesianshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987285https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987285Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:59:10 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Good morning, World》115 budget cut by NT$48 billion, setting record for latest third readinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987223https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987223Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:56:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Weather forecast/Heavy rain turns the weather red! “7 straight days of torrential rain across Taiwan”; new typhoon may have an impact, timing of worst weather revealedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987770https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987770Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:04:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Under the influence of southwesterly winds and a low-pressure belt, Taiwan will face 7 consecutive days of unsettled weather, with a heavy rain advisory for the south. A tropical disturbance near Guam could develop into a new typhoon. The Central Weather Administration urged the public to stay alert. Hongdae and N Seoul Tower lose out! Seoul's TOP 5 most popular attractions: the winner has tons of food and is great for shopping—visitors want to returnhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987769https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987769Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒According to a large-scale data analysis released by ソウルAI財団, Myeong-dong is the Seoul tourist destination most visited by foreign tourists, drawing an average of more than 100,000 people per 1 day. Urban destinations offering extensive shopping and dining are gaining popularity, highlighting the diversification of tourism trends. Why are more and more people in Taiwan eating alone? Behind the hit “The Solitary Gourmet” lies a family-structure revolutionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987768https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987768Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The growing prevalence of solo dining in Taiwan reflects changes in family structures and a shift in social values. The drama '孤独のグルメ' has drawn attention as a symbol of the trend. Pension deductions for 2 extra years, with no refund? Before the overall budget’s third reading, he revealed “4 major debts owed to military personnel, civil servants, teachers, police and firefighters”: one issue is cause for concernhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987771https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987771Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:46:14 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan's central government budget for fiscal year 115 has been passed, but excessive deductions from public-sector employees' retirement benefits and the failure to implement legislation have sparked debate. 李來希, former head of the National Association of Civil Servants, and others criticized the Executive Yuan's response and expressed concern about a crisis in democracy. Why are red envelopes in Taiwan given in even amounts, while white condolence envelopes often contain odd amounts? It’s not just a matter of color—the customs behind them are completely differenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987772https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987772Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒In Taiwan, wedding cash gifts are traditionally given in even amounts, while funeral condolence money is given in odd amounts. The custom reflects the cultural beliefs that good things come in pairs and that mourning occasions should not be paired, highlighting the difference between celebrations and funerals. You can use it at 迪卡儂 and UNIQLO! Why can self-checkout identify items in 2 seconds without scanning barcodes? The powerful “Taiwanese black technology” revealedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987773https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987773Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:08:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒RFID-powered self-checkout systems being introduced by Uniqlo and ディカデル have become a talking point. Described as Taiwan-originated cutting-edge technology, they have been praised for improving customer convenience and efficiency. Why are the gaps under many public restroom doors so wide? It’s not just for ventilation! The 2 practical functions can “save lives at a critical moment”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987571https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987571Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The large gaps beneath the doors of many public restrooms serve not only for ventilation and drainage but also as 'rescue windows' through which people can seek help in emergencies. A real-life case in 2022 demonstrated their effectiveness. Zhang Linghe and Song Weilong lose out! He tops the TOP 10 male actors with the strongest dialogue delivery in Chinese dramas: his steady, magnetic voice draws viewers right in, and he became a hit without relying on dubbinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987570https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987570Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒An analysis of the use of actors' original voices in costume dramas featuring Chinese male actors born in '95 found that 田嘉瑞 and 張新成 tied for the top spot at 100%. 張凌赫 and 宋威龍 also attracted attention. The rate is considered an important measure of actors' performance skills. Did the emperor really eat 108 dishes every day? What was served at Qing court banquets—and the 1 thing Chinese dramas most often get wronghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987569https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987569Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The common claim that Qing dynasty emperors ate 108 dishes at every meal is false; their everyday meals actually consisted of about 48 dishes. Emperors usually ate alone and dined separately from their consorts. Monthly salaries can reach 190,000! 1 new profession is booming in the AI wave, with multinational tech companies worldwide scrambling for talenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987568https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987568Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Western tech companies are actively recruiting 'forward-deployed engineers' in Asia. Time-zone advantages and lower costs are appealing, against a backdrop of efforts to improve development efficiency in the AI era. 歷史新新聞》1993年出版的《朱鎔基傳》書摘─從「反黨右派」邁向國務院總理大位https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987572https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987572Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:40:01 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The death of former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji has prompted a look back at his political career. Excerpts from The Biography of Zhu Rongji, published by 新新聞 in 1993, have attracted renewed attention, charting his rise from “anti-Party rightist” to a national leader. Mo Li and Bai Ri Ti Deng lose out! “It” tops this year’s TOP 10 Chinese dramas: stunning character models and a story so compelling you can’t stop watchinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987573https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987573Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:40:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒In China's drama market in the first half of 2026, '逐玉' ranked first in online buzz. Shows across a range of genres have become talking points and gained growing support from viewers. 【新新聞】Why Nvidia is pushing to mobilize more than $500 billion: Investing in AI takes more than computing power and financial reports—you also need to understand Wall Streethttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987574https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987574Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:30:01 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Nvidia is joining forces with 6 major Wall Street financial institutions to make AI computing infrastructure an investable asset. The goal is to mobilize more than $500 billion to build AI factories, marking an important step in AI’s shift from technology hardware toward financialization. A super-useful hidden iPhone feature! He tested entering “this code” to instantly check flight updates—everything from boarding gates to baggage carouselshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987578https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987578Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A hidden iPhone feature has become a talking point: entering 'FLIGHT+space+flight number' in the Notes app displays real-time flight information. Users have praised its convenience while traveling. Latest 2026 Tourism Administration travel subsidies! Government offers 3,200 per person, “open to applicants across Taiwan”: details on 5 payments, amounts and dates, plus top-ups by local governmentshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987577https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987577Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan's Tourism Administration under the Ministry of Transportation and Communications announced a new domestic travel subsidy program for 2026. It will introduce 5 major measures, including weekday accommodation subsidies, birthday perks and free amusement-park admission. Why are so many ghost stories associated with the Central Cross-Island Highway? White figures in tunnels and drivers caught in ghostly loops are frightening—but the real history behind them is even more shockinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987576https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987576Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Central Cross-Island Highway has inspired many paranormal tales, including white figures in tunnels and drivers caught in ghostly loops, amid construction fatalities and rugged terrain. There is no objective evidence to confirm the stories; the real dangers are falling rocks, dense fog and landslides. Beijing Watch》Looking beyond the Chinese perspective! Welcome to Dragon Restaurant reveals the pain and suffering of people far from home amid Middle East conflict—but is it really a “Wolf Warrior” narrative?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987575https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987575Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Chinese film 'ようこそ龍レストランへ,' directed by 文牧野 and starring 沈騰, has been released, sparking debate over its anti-war themes and 'wolf warrior'-style heroism. It grossed 400 million yuan in its first 3 days, drawing attention to its cultural impact. Behind the scenes》Chen Hsing-yu divorces! Chao Chien-ming did not make a single move against Chen Shui-bian, and locals had long felt something was offhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987579https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987579Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:20:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Chen Shui-bian’s eldest daughter, Chen Hsing-yu, publicly accused her former husband, Chao Chien-ming, of medical negligence and neglecting the family, and raised suspicions of infidelity during their marriage. The case erupted over Google reviews and became a focus of public attention. The Sun Is Like Me and Qiao Chu lose out! The highest-rated Chinese drama of 2026 tops the TOP 8: a tearjerking yet sweet couple with explosive chemistry—you’re guaranteed not to stop watchinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987291https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987291Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒In Weibo users' 'Top 8 Chinese dramas that were genuine hits in 2026,' 張凌赫 and 田曦薇's '逐玉' ranked first after surpassing 3.3 billion views. 陳偉霆's '九門' ranked fifth, while 宋威龍 and 趙今麥's '驕陽似我' ranked second. The Scorpion isn’t even Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s most terrifying form! In the comics, he later actually becomes “Venom”—his true powers revealedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987290https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987290Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒An actor has suggested that Scorpion, played by Mike Gargan, could evolve further after reappearing in 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day.' In the comics, the character has transformed into Venom and a fake Spider-Man, and fans are anticipating a similar development in the film. Why are the 7 homunculi in Fullmetal Alchemist named after the “seven deadly sins”? There weren’t 7 to begin with—the “missing eighth sin” is one many people have never heard ofhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987292https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987292Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The 7 homunculi in 'Fullmetal Alchemist' are based on the seven deadly sins, but early Christian thought identified 8 evil thoughts. The article traces the historical evolution of the vanished eighth sin, 'sadness,' and examines the deeper meaning behind the series' setting. Opinion: Another fiasco—the national offshore wind champion is left as an unfinished project with no easy way outhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987293https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987293Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:20:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒永冠-KY, a wind-power 'national team' company, is at risk of being delisted, as the suspension of localization policies has pushed several companies toward bankruptcy. The policy failure has caused massive losses for both private and state-owned companies. Why is September the worst month for U.S. stocks? Experts point to the “pumpkin latte effect”: psychological symptoms fuel seasonal selling pressurehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987696https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987696Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:00:05 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網September has historically been the weakest month for the U.S. stock market, with the 'pumpkin spice latte effect' cited as a psychological factor. The decline in consumer mood as summer ends may contribute to seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and affect investment behavior. 摩根大通 upgrades SanDisk, sets $2,250 price target; shares surge more than 7%https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987697https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987697Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:50:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網摩根大通 upgraded SanDisk to “Overweight” and set a $2,250 price target, citing growing NAND demand driven by AI inference. The company has signed long-term contracts worth $94 billion, and its shares rose more than 7%. 台積電董事會、MSCI台股權重三升、主計總處估今年GDP衝11.05% 本周大事回顧https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987698https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987698Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:40:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網台積電 maintained its dividend at NT$7 and formed a joint venture with ソニー. MSCI raised the weighting of Taiwanese stocks, and GDP growth was forecast to reach 11.05%, its highest level in 40 years. 〈熱門股〉Gogolook下半年獲利更樂觀 漲近1成 反彈至1個月來高點https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987699https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-09/index-en-p2.html#n1987699Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:30:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Gogolook posted a record second-quarter net profit of 59.61 million yuan and accelerated growth in AI-powered anti-fraud services for businesses and financial technology. Revenue growth is expected in the second half, and the stock has rebounded.