# AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-15 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 1 of 2

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 82 items from 4 sources; Japan, 40 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## WSJ: US urges 蘋果 not to buy Chinese memory chips and to seek alternatives

- Published: 2026-08-15T14:48:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608150091.aspx
- anchor: #n1988540
- Companies mentioned: 蘋果、長鑫存儲、長江存儲、惠普、宏碁、美光科技、英特爾

Facts:
- Building new capacity could take more than 1 year

## 美國重啟貿易施壓綠色法規 歐盟回擊拒談判

- Published: 2026-08-15T14:34:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608150090.aspx
- anchor: #n1988536
- Companies mentioned: 歐盟、美國、Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive、Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive、白宮、中國、墨西哥、加拿大、日本

Facts:
- Two new regulations on environmental and human rights standards for supply chains

## More than a hundred Americans come to Taiwan for STEM degrees; semiconductor talent cooperation to continue

- Published: 2026-08-15T14:31:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608150089.aspx
- anchor: #n1988537
- Companies mentioned: 教育部

Facts:
- Reached 100 students in academic year 114
- 82 students in academic year 112
- 87 students in academic year 113
- For every 2 years of funding, recipients must stay in Taiwan for 2 years

## Legislature passes drone budget; 貿協 Chairman Huang Chih-fang says it will help Taiwan’s industry connect with the international community

- Published: 2026-08-15T14:26:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608150088.aspx
- anchor: #n1988535
- Companies mentioned: 貿協、外貿協會

Facts:
- Budget proposal for the 6-year, NT$44.2 billion “Unmanned Vehicle Industry Development Program”

## Top stories of the week, 0809-0815

- Published: 2026-08-15T14:22:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608155002.aspx
- anchor: #n1988532
- Companies mentioned: 俄羅斯、日本、美國、中國、伊朗、哥倫比亞、印尼、美超微、輝達、CoreWeave、阿波羅、台灣、烏干達、主計總處、MSCI、台積電、索尼、聯發科、台達電、鴻海

Facts:
- 主計總處 estimates economic growth of 11.05%
- Net sales reached $11.1 billion
- Jointly raise US$500 billion
- Aged 98
- More than 280 killed in powerful earthquake in 哥倫比亞
- 美國 says it has allocated US$15.5 million
- 哥倫比亞 struck by powerful magnitude-7.4 earthquake
- Chiba city recorded 348 millimeters of rain in just 12 hours
- 8 deaths have been confirmed in Chiba Prefecture
- Heavy rain affected Narita Airport on the evening of the 13th, halting trains and buses departing from the airport one after another and leaving 7,000 people temporarily unable to leave
- Year 115 general budget cut by NT$48 billion

## 行政院 calls budget cuts and freezes irrational; KMT lawmakers urge respect for constitutional order

- Published: 2026-08-15T14:20:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608150087.aspx
- anchor: #n1988533
- Companies mentioned: 行政院、國民黨、立法院、NCC、民進黨

Facts:
- Central government spending in the Year 115 budget is nearly NT$3 trillion
- 立法院 ultimately cut NT$48 billion

## 涉剽竊剛辭教職 劍橋大學最年輕非裔教授陳屍住處

- Published: 2026-08-15T14:20:52+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608150086.aspx
- anchor: #n1988534
- Companies mentioned: 劍橋大學、耶穌學院、賽門舒斯特、倫敦都會區警察局、倫敦救護車局、泰晤士報、每日電訊報

Facts:
- 41歲的阿爾戴
- Ran 30 marathons in 35 days

## Woman rescued after being attacked by wasps while surveying in Pingtung; multiple stings prompt assessment for dialysis

- Published: 2026-08-15T14:16:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608150085.aspx
- anchor: #n1988531
- Companies mentioned: 中華健行登山會高雄市協會、中華民國山難救助協會、屏東消防局、墾丁國家公園、恆春旅遊醫院、空勤總隊、墾管處

Facts:
- Nanjenshan Ecological Reserve covers about 5,800 hectares
- A total of 42 people took part in ecological conservation education activities on the coasts of Chufeng Valley, Chufeng Cape and Jialeshui on the 16th

## Lai Jui-lung questions Ko Chih-en’s positions on the Fiscal Allocation Act and drone budget; Ko clarifies

- Published: 2026-08-15T14:14:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608150084.aspx
- anchor: #n1988530
- Companies mentioned: 民主進步黨、中國國民黨、中央社

Facts:
- Annual allocation would fall by about NT$20 billion
- Taipei City, however, would gain about NT$40 billion
- About NT$210 billion for military drones

## Hualien Zhuole grenade incident: Vice president issues certificates clearing 5 affected families

- Published: 2026-08-15T14:06:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608150083.aspx
- anchor: #n1988524
- Companies mentioned: 卓樂基督長老教會、權利回復基金會

Facts:
- 5 affected families
- During authoritarian rule in 1961
- After 8 days in detention
- Lived to be more than 100

## Passengers argue and man brandishes knife aboard 新北捷運 Sanying Line train; he is subdued and sent for prosecution

- Published: 2026-08-15T14:06:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608150082.aspx
- anchor: #n1988525
- Companies mentioned: 新北捷運、新北市警察局、台北地方檢察署、新北地檢署

Facts:
- At around 10 a.m. today
- Train stopped at Taipei University Station at 10:23 a.m.
- Police arrived at 10:38 a.m.
- A man surnamed Chen (born in Year 69)
- Wanted notice in an assault case issued by 台北地方檢察署 on June 12 this year

## South Korea’s Liberation Day: 李在明 says responsibility for pro-Japanese history must be pursued, but the future should be built together

- Published: 2026-08-15T13:56:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608150081.aspx
- anchor: #n1988463
- Companies mentioned: 李在明

Facts:
- 81st Liberation Day
- June 2 this year

## Man on scooter in Changhua sent flying more than 10 meters after collision at intersection; unconscious and remains in critical condition

- Published: 2026-08-15T13:56:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608150078.aspx
- anchor: #n1988399
- Companies mentioned: 彰濱秀傳醫院

Facts:
- Sent flying more than 10 meters

## 教育部 forecasts continued decline in university freshmen, to 151,000 in academic year 130

- Published: 2026-08-15T13:55:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608150080.aspx
- anchor: #n1988397
- Companies mentioned: 教育部、私校工會、高鳳數位內容學院

Facts:
- There are currently 205,000 university freshmen
- An average decline of 3,400 per year is projected over the next 16 academic years
- Down to 151,000 in academic year 130
- There were still 270,000 in academic year 104
- Down to 205,000 in academic year 114
- A total of 17 private colleges and universities have already closed
- By around academic year 130, only 30 to 40 private colleges and universities may survive

## 廣運 celebrates its 50th anniversary; subsidiaries Jin Yun and Sheng Xin to list on the emerging stock market in October

- Published: 2026-08-15T13:49:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608150079.aspx
- anchor: #n1988398
- Companies mentioned: 廣運、太極能源、金運科技、盛新科技材料、群豐欣業、永暘光學

Facts:
- The automated conveyor equipment 廣運 has built over 50 years would stretch more than 5,879 kilometers if joined end to end
- 太極能源 has invested in solar power, generating as much as 30 million kilowatt-hours of green electricity
- Cut carbon emissions by 12,000 metric tons

## Germany revises carbon trading rules to stabilize carbon prices for industry and shield them from EU fluctuations

- Published: 2026-08-15T13:36:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://netzero.cna.com.tw/news/202608150077/
- anchor: #n1988394
- Companies mentioned: 德國燃料排放交易法、歐盟第2階段排放權交易系統、德國能源與水資源產業協會、BDEW、安德烈亞、Kerstin Andreae

Facts:
- The 2027 carbon price range is set at 55 to 65 euros per metric ton of carbon emissions
- The maximum bid allowed per auction and per compliance account will be cut from 50% to 20%
- Member states may meet up to 3% of their emissions reductions by buying carbon offset credits from third countries
- France and Portugal call for the quota for buying carbon credits to be raised to 5%
- Poland and Italy call for it to be raised to 10%

## 柯敬賢2分砲本季17轟出爐 林振瑋2A後援勝投

- Published: 2026-08-15T13:31:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608150076.aspx
- anchor: #n1988393
- Companies mentioned: 洛杉磯道奇隊、天使隊、聖路易紅雀隊、堪薩斯皇家隊

Facts:
- His 17th home run of the season
- His 5th win of the season
- A 5.18 ERA
- Allowed 2 earned runs
- Threw 66 pitches in relief
- Pitched 4 innings
- He gave up 5 hits
- Struck out 4 batters
- Batting average of 2 cheng 61

## Southwesterly winds and afternoon convection bring heavy rain warnings to 13 counties and cities

- Published: 2026-08-15T13:20:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608150075.aspx
- anchor: #n1988286
- Companies mentioned: 中央氣象署

## Shen Po-yang’s campaign headquarters is expected to open in mid-to-late September and be established in October

- Published: 2026-08-15T13:19:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608150074.aspx
- anchor: #n1988284
- Companies mentioned: 民主進步黨、台北市政府、小北百貨

Facts:
- Mid-to-late September
- Established in October
- 26 Democratic Progressive Party candidates for Taipei City council

## Industry New Talent Program trains young people; digital and AI skills help advance careers

- Published: 2026-08-15T13:16:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608150073.aspx
- anchor: #n1988285
- Companies mentioned: 勞動部、勞動力發展署北分署、Power BI、VBA、Python、SQL、國際性軟體服務公司

Facts:
- Training subsidies of up to NT$100,000
- Young people need to pay only NT$10,000
- Participants can receive a monthly learning stipend of NT$8,000
- A total of 42 classes are enrolling in the Industry New Talent Program in the second half of this year
- Nearly 1,400 training places available

## Master forum at international semiconductor expo to run all day for the first time; 5 leading Taiwanese electronics supply chain companies discuss AI together

- Published: 2026-08-15T13:15:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608150072.aspx
- anchor: #n1988281
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、Google、微軟、美光、博通、英飛凌、Meta、輝達、日月光半導體、聯發科技、鴻海科技集團、欣興電子

Facts:
- SEMICON Taiwan 2026
- Will be held on September 2

## 嘉南療養院 suspected of delaying transfer; Shih Chung-liang says case will be examined before a comprehensive review

- Published: 2026-08-15T13:12:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608150071.aspx
- anchor: #n1988282
- Companies mentioned: 嘉南療養院、衛生福利部、Facebook

Facts:
- Ambulance arrived only after 1 hour and 5 minutes
- 2 months, 2 emergencies involving unstable vital signs

## 81 years since the end of World War II; Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi omits “reflection” from speech

- Published: 2026-08-15T13:09:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608150070.aspx
- anchor: #n1988283
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、朝日新聞、自民黨

Facts:
- About 4,100 people from various sectors attended
- After 13 years, a Japanese prime minister has again used the word “reflection” in a speech

## Beijing lodges serious protest over Japanese officials’ visits to Yasukuni Shrine

- Published: 2026-08-15T13:01:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202608150069.aspx
- anchor: #n1988276
- Companies mentioned: 日本放送協會（NHK）、朝日新聞、自民黨

Facts:
- Today marks 81 years since Japan announced its surrender in World War II
- This year marks 80 years since the Tokyo Trials began

## Ko Wen-je: A “blue-white alliance” is a trend, but it is impossible to agree on everything

- Published: 2026-08-15T12:48:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608150068.aspx
- anchor: #n1988155
- Companies mentioned: 台灣民眾黨、國民黨、民主進步黨、中華民國佛教慈濟慈善事業基金會

Facts:
- DPP 1 million

## 伊朗 tells the US to “accept the reality of defeat”; Trump urges the public to accept rising oil prices

- Published: 2026-08-15T12:47:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608150067.aspx
- anchor: #n1988153
- Companies mentioned: 伊朗、美國、路透社、美國汽車協會、Kpler、阿布達比國家石油公司、阿拉伯聯合大公國通訊社、伊朗學生通訊社、沙烏地阿美石油公司、薩巴新聞社

Facts:
- On the 14th, average gasoline prices in 美國 were about $4.08 per gallon
- Up 29% from $3.16 at the same time last year
- Only 2 ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz on the 15th
- Before the war, more than 130 ships passed through each day
- Yemen’s government said the Houthi movement fired 6 ballistic missiles at the Red Sea port of Mocha on the 14th

## Grab: AI optimizes deliveries; training platform introduced

- Published: 2026-08-15T12:45:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608150066.aspx
- anchor: #n1988154
- Companies mentioned: Grab、SkillsFuture Singapore

Facts:
- “Just-in-Time Allocation” system
- “Priority Delivery”
- “Saver Delivery”
- “Mix and Match” service

## Aiming to enter Taiwan, Grab says it will focus on localization to build a shared-benefit ecosystem

- Published: 2026-08-15T12:43:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608150065.aspx
- anchor: #n1988152
- Companies mentioned: Grab、中央社

Facts:
- More than 52 million monthly transacting users
- Connecting mobility and consumption across more than 900 cities
- 18 Taiwan food-delivery unions publicly support Grab’s entry into the Taiwan market

## US quarterly holdings reports released; institutional investors grow more cautious on technology stocks

- Published: 2026-08-15T12:39:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608150064.aspx
- anchor: #n1988149
- Companies mentioned: 微軟、Meta、OnyxPoint Global Management、Interactive Brokers、Adobe、Datadog、老虎環球管理公司、Alphabet、台積電、軟銀集團、Intel、摩根大通、CoreWeave、Arista Networks、博通、艾倫資本管理公司、Erlen Capital Management

Facts:
- Institutional investors with more than $100 million in assets under management
- Required to disclose their holdings within 45 days of each quarter’s end
- Analysis of 13F reports from 6,371 pension funds, hedge funds, wealth managers and other institutional investors
- Nearly 44% cut holdings in the “Magnificent 7” technology stocks, including 微軟 and Meta
- Another 42% opened new positions or added to their holdings
- Reduced to 5.8 million shares
- 48% were net buyers
- Only 34.5% were net sellers
- 28.2% of institutional investors were net sellers
- 26.3% were

## 伊波拉 outbreak worsens in 民主剛果; 聯合國: 1 life lost every 30 minutes

- Published: 2026-08-15T12:34:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608150063.aspx
- anchor: #n1988150
- Companies mentioned: 聯合國、聯合國人道事務協調廳、法新社、民主剛果

Facts:
- Claims 1 life every 30 minutes
- More than 4,500 confirmed cases
- At least 2,128 deaths
- Nearly $300 million donated
- An additional $30.5 million allocated
- The $24 million previously allocated
- 20 additional staff members deployed
- More than 15,000 lives lost
- 3,500 reported cases
- Nearly 2,300 deaths

## 半島電視台 airs Taiwan special; 吳志中 calls for stronger deterrence to maintain peace

- Published: 2026-08-15T12:34:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608150062.aspx
- anchor: #n1988145
- Companies mentioned: 半島電視台、Al Jazeera、101 East、聯華電子

## Grab’s acquisition of Foodpanda sparks debate; expert says additional obligations could help maintain competition

- Published: 2026-08-15T12:32:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608150061.aspx
- anchor: #n1988146
- Companies mentioned: Grab、foodpanda、Uber、Uber Eats、Delivery Hero、全聯、大潤發、統一、家樂福、遠傳電信、亞太電信

Facts:
- Uber holds a 13% stake in Grab
- Uber announced a $14.8 billion deal
- About NT$476.5 billion
- 市占率將突破9成
- Uber holds more than a 10% stake in Grab

## How will the food-delivery landscape be reshaped? A guide to the issues surrounding Grab’s acquisition of Foodpanda

- Published: 2026-08-15T12:30:52+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608150060.aspx
- anchor: #n1988147
- Companies mentioned: Grab、foodpanda、Uber、Uber Eats、Delivery Hero、華為、阿里雲、AWS、全聯、大潤發、統一、家樂福、遠傳電信、亞太電信

Facts:
- 合併後市占率逾9成
- Uber holds a 13% stake in Grab
- China’s Didi Chuxing holds less than 5% of Grab
- About NT$476.5 billion
- Fined NT$20 million

## AI models proliferate; “model evaluation” becomes a new challenge for businesses

- Published: 2026-08-15T12:28:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608150059.aspx
- anchor: #n1988148
- Companies mentioned: San Jose State University

Facts:
- 1 industry player familiar with model evaluation

## Terrifying moments as a 7.7 earthquake strikes Indonesia; buildings including a ferry terminal and seminary hall collapse

- Published: 2026-08-15T12:22:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608150058.aspx
- anchor: #n1988136
- Companies mentioned: 印尼氣象氣候暨地球物理局（BMKG）、美國地質調查所（USGS）、印尼國家災害應變總署（BNPB）、墨梅爾搜救局（Maumere Search and Rescue Agency）、席卡的聖伯多祿大神學院（St. Peter Major Seminary）

Facts:
- Magnitude 7.7 earthquake
- At least 2 people killed
- 2 injured
- The epicenter was ... 68 kilometers to the north-northwest
- The quake originated at a depth of just 10 kilometers

## Is delivery inflation here? Who will pay the costs after the special law takes effect?

- Published: 2026-08-15T12:21:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608150057.aspx
- anchor: #n1988137
- Companies mentioned: Uber Eats、foodpanda、台灣連鎖加盟促進協會、揚秦、麥味登、消基會

Facts:
- Uber Eats will raise merchant service fees by 2.5 to 3 percentage points starting July 21
- The monthly Uber One membership fee will also rise from NT$120 to NT$199
- The annual fee will rise from NT$1,200 to NT$1,990
- 漲幅高達6成
- The service fee charged to consumers per order is expected to rise by an average of NT$4 to NT$6
- Overall costs will increase by as much as 32%
- Platforms currently take about 30% to 35%
- For many chain brands, delivery still accounts for 10% to 30% of revenue
- The group will gradually reduce delivery’s share of revenue to below 15%
- Waits are usually about 10 to 20 minutes
- During peak periods, many customers must wait more than 30 minutes
- In some cases, waits exceed 1 hour

## As per-order pay rises, more delivery workers join: supply-and-demand shifts reshape a four-way contest

- Published: 2026-08-15T12:20:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608150056.aspx
- anchor: #n1988138
- Companies mentioned: Uber Eats、foodpanda、中華民國汽車運輸業駕駛員全國總工會、台灣外送聯盟總工會籌備處、台灣連鎖加盟促進協會

Facts:
- The base pay for each order must be at least 1.25 times the minimum hourly wage, and the “minimum guarantee” must be at least NT$45
- The base pay for each order must be at least 1.25 times the minimum hourly wage
- Delivery workers’ average base pay per order increased 38%
- The average number of workers online increased 6%
- Average time online increased by about 15%
- Average waiting time for the next order also increased sharply, by about 43%
- Hourly pay for delivery workers in the lower pay bracket rose by about 18.2%
- Hourly pay for delivery workers in the higher pay bracket rose by about 10.5%
- The number of active couriers increased by about 14%
- The average number of orders completed by each delivery worker instead fell by about 11.1%
- Overall costs still increased by as much as 32%
- The service fee charged to consumers per order is expected to rise by an average of NT$

## 兩廳院 Summer Jazz Outdoor Party features 李竺芯 and 彭郁雯五重奏

- Published: 2026-08-15T12:19:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202608150055.aspx
- anchor: #n1988131
- Companies mentioned: 兩廳院、彭郁雯五重奏、台灣拉丁重擊、李竺芯

Facts:
- The Summer Jazz Outdoor Party enters its 18th year
- A 17-member lineup, the largest in the event’s history

## Hsinchu woman motorcyclist dies after being hit by a car; police pursue hit-and-run suspect

- Published: 2026-08-15T12:16:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608150045.aspx
- anchor: #n1988132
- Companies mentioned: Facebook

Facts:
- 1 woman surnamed Yang, about 48 years old
- Yesterday at 7:42 p.m.

## Presidential Cup Sailing Championships: nearly 200 competitors race in Penghu waters

- Published: 2026-08-15T12:11:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608150044.aspx
- anchor: #n1988127
- Companies mentioned: 澎湖縣帆船協會

Facts:
- Nearly 200 competitors
- 12 competition divisions
- 6 race legs

## US media: With 75 days until Israel’s election, Trump still has not endorsed Netanyahu

- Published: 2026-08-15T11:58:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608150043.aspx
- anchor: #n1988037
- Companies mentioned: Axios、以色列國防軍（IDF）、哈瑪斯（Hamas）、加薩和平委員會（Board of Peace）、庫許納（Jared Kushner）

Facts:
- With only about 75 days until the election
- Netanyahu’s governing coalition is currently projected to win 49 to 53 seats
- The 68 seats it currently holds
- The 61 seats needed to form a government
- Israel’s opposition is expected to win 67 to 70 seats.

## South China Morning Post: Before Xi Jinping’s U.S. visit, 白宮 prepares for disorder, unsettling China.

- Published: 2026-08-15T11:54:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202608150042.aspx
- anchor: #n1987973
- Companies mentioned: 白宮、美國川普政府、中國官員、美國國務院、中國外交部、美國高級官員、白宮副幕僚長米勒、白宮通訊主任張振熙、美國國務卿盧比歐

Facts:
- Tariffs on Chinese goods cut by about $30 billion.
- Trump previously proposed September 24 as the date for Xi Jinping’s visit to 白宮.

## 【第一滝本館】〈Early-Bird Offer〉Delivering “Takimoto’s Osechi 2027,” featuring carefully selected ingredients, including produce from Hokkaido, to customers nationwide

- Published: 2026-08-15T14:44:10+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000032.000129319.html
- anchor: #n1988538
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 第一滝本館、第一滝本館、第一滝本館オンラインショップ、おみやげ処「湯の街」

Facts:
- ¥35,000, including shipping at a flat rate nationwide and consumption tax
- Available for ¥32,000, a ¥3,000 discount
- Adults: 2,500 yen
- Children: ¥1,500

## 【㈱漁村女性グループめばる, sharing the food culture of fishing villages】Unveiling the new product “Fisherman’s Hearty Rice,” following the local dish “gomadashi,” for the first time at the Seafood Show

- Published: 2026-08-15T14:30:26+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000188845.html
- anchor: #n1988539
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社漁村女性グループめばる、農林水産省、文化庁

Facts:
- Event dates: August 19 (Wednesday)–21 (Friday), 2026

## 【開催 September 4】Supporting women’s “next steps” from Shinagawa! “Women’s Empowerment Summit Shinagawa” to feature business pitches by women entrepreneurs, a cross-talk session with Shinagawa Mayor 森澤恭子 and交流 with a JICA delegation visiting Africa

- Published: 2026-08-15T14:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000045.000046375.html
- anchor: #n1988526
- Companies mentioned: 品川区立武蔵小山創業支援センター、株式会社LEAN、株式会社プノントイ、株式会社ぴんぴんきらり、株式会社RINNE、VxTech株式会社、株式会社MYLILY、Kamimi、株式会社サイバード、JICA

Facts:
- Business pitches by women entrepreneurs will take place from 17:15.
- A cross-talk session featuring local government officials, women entrepreneurs, and women managers will be held from 18:15.
- A presentation by the JICA delegation visiting Africa will take place from 18:45.
- A networking event for in-person attendees will be held from 19:15, after the main program ends.
- 20:10 Networking event concludes
- オンライン配信は17:00～19:00を予定しています。
- September 4, 2026, 17:00–20:10

## 【Handball Inter-High】興南高等学校 wins its 7th title, its first in 11 tournaments

- Published: 2026-08-15T14:02:17+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000261.000106743.html
- anchor: #n1988527
- Companies mentioned: 興南高等学校、浦和学院高等学校、公益財団法人日本ハンドボール協会

Facts:
- 興南高等学校 (Okinawa) – 浦和学院高等学校 (Saitama) 34 – 25
- (First half 17 – 12, second half 17 – 13)
- 興南高等学校 (Okinawa) defeated 浦和学院高等学校 (Saitama) to claim its 7th title, its first in 11 tournaments.
- 77th All-Japan High School Handball Championship
- ■Tournament dates: August 10 (Monday)–15 (Saturday)
- ■Tournament dates: August 10 (

## “BEYOND BORDERs,” an international Vocaloid music production project, launches its first collaborative single, “Miku-Maxxing,” featuring Vocaloid producer さたぱんP and Grimes

- Published: 2026-08-15T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000987.000096446.html
- anchor: #n1988529
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ドワンゴ、Nebula17, Inc.、クリプトン・フューチャー・メディア株式会社、ヤマハ株式会社

Facts:
- 1 million YouTube subscribers
- 16 million views

## Hawaii-based specialty power stone store マルラニハワイ launches “Mauloa～Eternity～,” a necklace featuring terahertz and Hawaiian jewelry, also available at its Omotesando and LUCUA IRE stores

- Published: 2026-08-15T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001737.000006302.html
- anchor: #n1988528
- Companies mentioned: マルラニハワイ、H1GLOBAL株式会社

Facts:
- Weight: approx. 4 g
- 40 cm: ¥16,000 (before tax) / ¥17,600 (including tax)
- 45 cm: ¥16,500 (before tax) / ¥18,150 (including tax)
- 50 cm: ¥17,000 (before tax) / ¥18,700 (including tax)

## ノジマTリーグ 2026-2027シーズン 公式戦 8月15日開催 静岡ジェード vs 金沢ポート 対戦オーダー発表

- Published: 2026-08-15T13:57:10+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003052.000038094.html
- anchor: #n1988460
- Companies mentioned: ノジマTリーグ、静岡ジェード、金沢ポート、一般社団法人Ｔリーグ

Facts:
- Held Aug. 15

## ポテンツァ専属ナース「のりねぇ」が特別セミナー「美容医療×選ばれる在り方」に登壇

- Published: 2026-08-15T13:55:43+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000156962.html
- anchor: #n1988461
- Companies mentioned: PRO CLINIC、KyuenClinic、ポテンツァ

Facts:
- More than 1,500 cases
- More than 100 speaking engagements
- Trained more than 600 novice aesthetic nurses
- Supported the introduction of ポテンツァ at more than 40 clinics nationwide

## Available during morning hours only! “Morning croffles,” which you bake yourself, arrive at 櫟 kunugi

- Published: 2026-08-15T13:51:38+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000136658.html
- anchor: #n1988462
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社櫟、櫟 kunugi、櫟 kunugi café太田川店

Facts:
- Starting September 1, 2026
- 9:00～11:00のモーニング時間限定
- Price: 700 yen (tax included)

## Europe-based Wallapop, one of the continent’s largest flea market apps, adopts AppHarbr to strengthen the quality of in-app advertising

- Published: 2026-08-15T13:30:42+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000018.000186159.html
- anchor: #n1988395
- Companies mentioned: Wallapop、AppHarbr、GeoEdge

Facts:
- Used by more than 15 million users
- Has supported the recirculation of more than 180 million products to date

## 【9 minutes on foot from Sumikawa Station】Self-storage facility “スペラボ札幌澄川一条店” to open on September 1, 2026!

- Published: 2026-08-15T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000821.000062166.html
- anchor: #n1988396
- Companies mentioned: スペラボ、UKCorporation、アユカワTV

Facts:
- 700 locations
- More than 22,000 units
- 800,000 vacant homes
- As little as 1 hour

## Management challenges are visible, but “undecided” issues are harder to see: publishing an “Executive Decision Portfolio” for the AI era

- Published: 2026-08-15T13:24:23+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000210.000068315.html
- anchor: #n1988330
- Companies mentioned: リクエスト株式会社

Facts:
- The published document comprises 26 pages
- Built on data from 980 companies and 338,000 workers

## 【REDY’S GYM】Limited class “育尻革命 by KEN,” supervised by popular instructor KEN, known as the “育尻先生,” starts August 16 (Sunday)

- Published: 2026-08-15T13:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000387.000020775.html
- anchor: #n1988277
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社LOIVE、REDY'S GYM、Jisulife

Facts:
- Total SNS followers: 240,000
- 26 influencers
- Online program membership: more than 2,000 members
- Operating 3 locations nationwide

## 「小林製薬紅麹事件」約70回の情報公開請求・質問の末に得た、大阪市保健所の5つの"珍回答"──「この理解で間違いないか」確認を求める質問書を送付(令和8年8月15日付)

- Published: 2026-08-15T13:00:04+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000073.000182444.html
- anchor: #n1988278
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社薫製倶楽部、小林製薬、厚生労働省、大阪市

## STAND OIL（スタンドオイル）」、ビューティー＆ユース ユナイテッドアローズ 丸の内店にてモアバリエーションを開催

- Published: 2026-08-15T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000027.000148758.html
- anchor: #n1988280
- Companies mentioned: STAND OIL、ビューティー＆ユース ユナイテッドアローズ

Facts:
- From August 22 (Saturday) to September 6 (Sunday), 2026
- Business hours: 11:00–21:00
- Customers who spend ¥11,000 or more

## Commemorative merchandise marking 20,000 subscribers for 鈴神うたね from VTuber group ぱらすと！ to be released!

- Published: 2026-08-15T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000301.000100939.html
- anchor: #n1988279
- Companies mentioned: ぱらすと！、鈴神うたね、株式会社ClaN Entertainment、きつねの嫁入り様

Facts:
- 20,000 subscribers
- 6,000 yen (including tax)
- 1,300 yen (tax included)
- Approximately 2 billion yen (including capital surplus)

## 【1日30名様限定！お会計30％OFF】「すし処 二ノ宮 新宿本店」がプレオープン！8月15日(土)〜20日(木)の6日間限定キャンペーン

- Published: 2026-08-15T12:40:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000540.000055180.html
- anchor: #n1988151
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ビリオンフーズ、すし処 二ノ宮 新宿本店、五反田 鮨あさひ、日本橋 すし処 二ノ宮

Facts:
- 80 yen per piece
- Tabelog rating: 3.51
- Aged for 10 years
- 1日30名様限定

## New “Hololive” event “Hololive Wacha Wacha School Festival” to be held at Keio Arena TOKYO!

- Published: 2026-08-15T12:29:56+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001261.000030268.html
- anchor: #n1988141
- Companies mentioned: カバー株式会社、ホロライブプロダクション、ZAIKO

Facts:
- 2026年11月14日（土）・15日（日）
- SS seats: ¥14,300 (including tax)
- S seats: ¥11,000 (including tax)
- A席: ¥8,800 (tax included)
- B seats: ¥7,150 (including tax)
- SS seats (with merchandise): ¥19,800 (including tax)
- S seats (with merchandise): ¥16,500 (including tax)
- The total number of YouTube subscribers has exceeded 90 million.

## 【Free event on August 17 (Monday)】Reflecting on peace in Minato City this August: lecture by 鬼丸昌也 and mini-workshop (all welcome)

- Published: 2026-08-15T12:29:34+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000252.000029166.html
- anchor: #n1988142
- Companies mentioned: 認定NPO法人テラ・ルネッサンス、テラ・スタイル東京、NECネッツエスアイ株式会社、港区産業振興センター

Facts:
- Date and time: August 17 (Monday), 2026, 19:00–21:00 (doors open at 18:30)

## “In an emergency, could your family unlock your smartphone?” TalkMemorial.AI launches “Inheritance Vault (キーバトン),” a service for sharing passcodes and online banking IDs with family

- Published: 2026-08-15T12:28:40+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000085.000127837.html
- anchor: #n1988143
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ニュウジア、TalkMemorial.AI、株式会社GOODREI、株式会社林商会、独立行政法人国民生活センター、Apple、Google

Facts:
- The number of deaths in 2025 was 160万5,654
- 76% succeeded in unlocking
- Accounted for a total of 74%
- About 39% have had trouble dealing with digital assets left behind
- Of those (n=74), about 4割 were ultimately unable to resolve the issue
- Standard: ¥9,800 per year
- Premium: ¥19,800 per year

## In response to the M7.7 earthquake disaster in Indonesia (which struck on Aug. 15, 2026), our chairman, 戸村智憲, made an emergency relief donation from his personal funds through UNICEF's emergency fundraising campaign for natural disasters【日本マネジメント総合研究所合同会社】

- Published: 2026-08-15T12:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000680.000025058.html
- anchor: #n1988144
- Companies mentioned: 日本マネジメント総合研究所合同会社、公益財団法人 日本ユニセフ協会

Facts:
- Major earthquake disaster in Indonesia (M7.7)

## 【Handball · Inter-High】昭和学院高等学校 wins the championship for the 4th time, 3 years in a row

- Published: 2026-08-15T12:10:11+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000260.000106743.html
- anchor: #n1988109
- Companies mentioned: 昭和学院高等学校、府立洛北高等学校、公益財団法人日本ハンドボール協会

Facts:
- 昭和学院高等学校 (Chiba) - 府立洛北高等学校 (Kyoto) 23 - 17
- (First half 14 - 7, second half 9 - 10)
- ■Tournament dates: August 10 (Monday)–15 (Saturday)

## Build the “reason cars move” with your own hands. BLDB unveils 3 automotive metal model kits

- Published: 2026-08-15T12:07:54+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000069.000183978.html
- anchor: #n1988110
- Companies mentioned: BLDB

Facts:
- 272 parts
- More than 380 parts
- 217 parts
- Completed size: approximately 24.5×10.7×13.4cm
- Weight: approximately 1,500g
- Assembly time: approximately 4 hours or more
- Built-in 500mAh lithium battery
- Charging time: approximately 2 hours
- Approximate continuous operating time: 30 minutes or more
- Listed retail price: ¥52,868 (tax included)
- After applying “DRIVE25”: ¥39,651 (tax included)
- Engine model measuring approximately 190×140×185mm
- Net weight: approximately 2.62kg
- Assembly time: approximately 3 hours or more, following the instructions

## 81 years since the end of the war: Turning the memories of Japan and Rwanda into “peace through action around the world”

- Published: 2026-08-15T12:00:07+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000129.000166170.html
- anchor: #n1988111
- Companies mentioned: 特定非営利活動法人なかよし学園プロジェクト、Aegis Trust、広島市立広島特別支援学校、広陵町立真美ヶ丘第一小学校、日本郵便、長崎県壱岐市筒城小学校、HFO、デリゾール行政府

Facts:
- The initiative has now grown to one that impacts approximately 2.5 million schoolchildren annually
- Aug. 7, 2026
- In 2025, student-created peace posters were also delivered to Rwanda
- In Syria in 2025

## Launching the “Full refund if it’s hot!” campaign / NATURE FIRST RESORT

- Published: 2026-08-15T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000188136.html
- anchor: #n1988126
- Companies mentioned: ネイチャーファースト合同会社、NATURE FIRST RESORT、浅間高原ホテル、北軽井沢 森のたきび、北軽井沢 森の別荘、北軽井沢 ピックルボール山荘ラリー、ギャラリーEncanto軽井沢

Facts:
- If the daily high temperature exceeds 30℃
- The average high temperature in August is approximately 27℃

## 令和8年度 中小企業組合等新戦略支援事業ネクストに係る特別支援「デジタル技術を活用した販売力強化プロジェクト」を受託

- Published: 2026-08-15T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000165660.html
- anchor: #n1988125
- Companies mentioned: 赤帽首都圏軽自動車運送協同組合、東京都、東京都中小企業団体中央会

Facts:
- “3 DX projects to enhance the business value of Akabou”
- 令和9年3月に提出いたします

## Users’ “wouldn’t it be nice if…” ideas become products! Cosmetics development project “THE ONE.” launches its first product

- Published: 2026-08-15T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000154180.html
- anchor: #n1988124
- Companies mentioned: 医療法人社団桜恵会、THE ONE.、THE ONE.PLANET

Facts:
- Aiming for a 2027 release

## 【ウイスキーイベント】“ザ・グレンロセス15 発売記念テイスティングイベント”「スコッチで最もエレガント」な豪華ウイスキー3種を飲み比べできる特別イベント！

- Published: 2026-08-15T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000107.000057001.html
- anchor: #n1988123
- Companies mentioned: ザ・グレンロセス、Dear WHISKY、BAR FIVE Arrows、株式会社クレア・ライフ・パートナーズ

Facts:
- In-person attendance is limited to the first 25 people
- Online streaming is limited to the first 100 people
- In-person ticket: ¥8,000
- Streaming ticket: ¥4,000
- In-person ticket: ¥5,000
- Streaming ticket: ¥2,000
- Regular price: approximately ¥110,000

## Take care of your “study abroad homework” during the Obon holiday. JAWHM’s official YouTube channel “OverseasGate” becomes an information library with more than 815 videos

- Published: 2026-08-15T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000122.000013835.html
- anchor: #n1988122
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人日本ワーキング・ホリデー協会、JAWHM、OverseasGate

## ESCAPE.ID, an integrated platform for immersive content such as puzzle-solving and escape games, has launched “ESCAPE.ID Hub,” opening up APIs, Webhooks and MCP to make integration with external systems and AI easier.

- Published: 2026-08-15T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000167.000148619.html
- anchor: #n1988121
- Companies mentioned: ESCAPE株式会社、ESCAPE.ID、ChatGPT、Gemini、Claude

Facts:
- More than 160,000 members
- More than 160 affiliated organizations
- More than 800 registered performances

## TV anime begins airing in January 2027! The latest novel volume and merchandise for “Reincarnated in a Game World〈Dan-katsu〉” go on sale today. Information on TO Books’ August releases, including the eagerly anticipated new title “Izakaya Lord’s Mansion”

- Published: 2026-08-15T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000175.000174060.html
- anchor: #n1988120
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社TOブックス、オーバーラップ

Facts:
- Series surpasses 350,000 copies in total! (print + digital)
- Price: 1,399 yen (tax included)
- Price: ¥3,300 (tax included)
- Price: ¥4,699 (tax included)
- More than 80,000 characters added!

## 【INAC神戸レオネッサ】New team announcement press conference held at Bell Classic Kobe! 5 new players make a confident declaration of intent as the team aims for an unprecedented “4 crowns”!

- Published: 2026-08-15T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000265.000084326.html
- anchor: #n1988119
- Companies mentioned: INAC神戸レオネッサ、株式会社ベルコ、日テレ・東京ヴェルディベレーザ、オルカ鴨川FC、岡山湯郷Belle、静岡SSUボニータ、東洋大学、サンフレッチェ広島レジーナ

Facts:
- Thursday, July 30, 2026
- Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026
- 17:00キックオフ

## A collaboration POP UP SHOP featuring the character “Self-Identified Shimaenaga” and 20 VTubers will be held at the HMV&BOOKS SHIBUYA 6F POPUP space starting Aug. 21, 2026!!

- Published: 2026-08-15T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000299.000100939.html
- anchor: #n1988118
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ClaN Entertainment、HMV&BOOKS SHIBUYA、C+ / 日テレClaN

Facts:
- 20 VTubers
- 8,800 yen (tax included)
- ¥13,200 (tax included)

## 【瀬戸市×PoliPoli Gov】Tell us a little about the future of Seto! Seeking opinions from within and outside the city on community planning for 2040

- Published: 2026-08-15T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000364.000032735.html
- anchor: #n1988117
- Companies mentioned: 瀬戸市、株式会社PoliPoli、PoliPoli Gov

Facts:
- Community planning for 2040
- The deadline for submissions is Sept. 15, 2026 (Tuesday)
- Submission period begins Aug. 15, 2026 (Saturday)
- Established: February 2018

## TCK所属騎手によるチャリティーオークションを10月4日（日）に実施売上金は令和8年熊本地震の被災地復興のために全額寄付

- Published: 2026-08-15T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000392.000039442.html
- anchor: #n1988116
- Companies mentioned: 特別区競馬組合、TCK、東京都騎手会、熊本県

Facts:
- Sunday, October 4

## 【Event and live stream】Rakugo × ghost stories: “Suikyo Mangan — A Night When the Peony Lantern Glows”

- Published: 2026-08-15T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000574.000053064.html
- anchor: #n1988115
- Companies mentioned: 松竹株式会社、歌舞伎オンデマンド、イープラスStreaming＋

Facts:
- 【Date】Sept. 10 (Thursday)
- Begins at 18:30
- S seats (front center): ¥5,000
- A seats (front side): ¥4,000
- B seats (middle side): ¥3,500
- 【Viewing fee】¥3,000 (tax included)
- S seat + streaming access ¥7,500
- A seat + streaming access ¥6,500
- B seat + streaming access ¥6,000

## 40 romantic works come together! Buy the dアニメストア “Journeys and Steel Comics Feature” as a set and save!

- Published: 2026-08-15T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000776.000005738.html
- anchor: #n1988114
- Companies mentioned: dアニメストア、株式会社ドコモ・アニメストア、NTTドコモ

Facts:
- Over 7,400 anime titles available to watch unlimited, among the largest in Japan (*1)
- The “Journeys and Steel Comics Feature” is now underway. Comic sets featuring 40 works that evoke the excitement of “journeys” and the romance of “steel” are
- Comic sets featuring 40 works are 50% OFF for a limited time!
- ◆ Subscription fee: ¥660 per month (tax included)
- ※If you subscribe through the app, the monthly fee is 760 yen (tax included).

## “Nagi” makes her debut in DMM GAMES’ “Techronos”! In addition, “Cross Dreamia Branch Office” is exhibiting at “Comic Market 108”!

- Published: 2026-08-15T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000006435.000032953.html
- anchor: #n1988113
- Companies mentioned: DMM GAMES、合同会社EXNOA、株式会社テクロス、あやらぶ

Facts:
- “Techronos” set (¥11,000 including tax)
- From Aug. 15, 2026 (Saturday) 12:00 to Aug. 25, 2026 (Tuesday) 11:59
- Taking place at Tokyo Big Sight on Aug. 15 (Saturday) and 16 (Sunday), 2026
- From Aug. 8, 2026 (Saturday) 0:00 to Sept. 4, 2026 (Friday) 23:59

## 【Summer e-Books 2026】A large-scale, 1-day-only free offer celebrating the 20th anniversary of “ＦＡＩＲＹ ＴＡＩＬ”!

- Published: 2026-08-15T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000008784.000001719.html
- anchor: #n1988112
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社講談社、Apple Books、アニメイトブックストア、Amebaマンガ、ebookjapan、auブックパス、GANMA!、紀伊國屋書店Kinoppy、ギャラクシーコミック、Kindle、クランクイン!コミック、恋コミ、コミックシーモア、コミックフェスタ、comipo、ソク読み、dアニメストア、DMMブックス、dブック、pixivコミック、Hulu、フジテレビオンデマンド、BOOK☆WALKER、ブックライブ、ブッコミ、honto、まんが王国、まんがセゾン、漫画全巻ドットコム、マンガBANG!、マンガボックス、music.jp、めちゃコミック、U-NEXT、yodobashi.com、LINEマンガ、Reader Store、iコミック★らんど、いつでも書店、HAPPY!コミック、モビぶっく、ラクラクコミック

Facts:
- FAIRY TAIL made available for free through volume 32
- Marks its 15th anniversary this year

## [Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake] 2 tons of “iPOSH” disinfecting and deodorizing water from Akita arrive at a support base in the disaster-hit area of Kumamoto

- Published: 2026-08-15T11:52:13+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000250.000029166.html
- anchor: #n1988036
- Companies mentioned: 認定NPO法人テラ・ルネッサンス、株式会社Local Power

Facts:
- Established in Kyoto in 2001

## Are cars really cheaper during Ghost Month? Dealers reveal the “best time to buy,” with 1 trick for the biggest discount while avoiding taboos.

- Published: 2026-08-15T13:54:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11156728
- anchor: #n1988464
- Companies mentioned: 兩千好車、新安東京海上產險

Whether cars are cheaper during the seventh lunar month, known as Ghost Month, has sparked discussion. Dealers say there are no across-the-board price cuts, but discounts on inventory clearance and room to negotiate remain. They recommend “shopping during Ghost Month and taking delivery after the month ends” to balance customs with savings.

## Han Kuo-yu’s sincerity met with coldness? He reportedly angrily confronted Fu Kun-chi over 3 reasons; scholar warns of a “possible crisis” after the budget passes its third reading.

- Published: 2026-08-15T13:33:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11156739
- anchor: #n1988465

Legislative Yuan President Han Kuo-yu openly expressed anger at Fu Kun-chi's unauthorized absence after the 2026 general budget was passed later than ever before. Academics warn that his goodwill has gone unrewarded and political divisions will continue.

## Well-known clothing brand announces exit from Taiwan! After 20 years, all stores across Taiwan will close; clearance sale dates revealed.

- Published: 2026-08-15T13:32:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11156737
- anchor: #n1988466
- Companies mentioned: Quiksilver

Australian surf brand ROXY is withdrawing from the Taiwan market. It is ending 20 years of local operations and closing all its stores and official website, shocking fans.

## Today’s (8/15) top stories! Latest travel subsidy of 3200 yuan “available to apply for across Taiwan” / What is the “pig snout” on a backpack for? / Strange! The one thing Chao Chien-ming did not do for Chen Shui-bian after his divorce.

- Published: 2026-08-15T13:22:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11156735
- anchor: #n1988467
- Companies mentioned: 永冠-KY、天力、森崴能源、興達海基、SOGO、台積電

A 2026 Taiwan tourism subsidy offers discounts of up to 3200 yuan to all residents. The divorce of Chen Hsing-yu and Chao Chien-ming is making headlines. The “pig snout” on backpacks has been found to be a functional design feature.

## Did Apple’s lobbying of 白宮 fail? WSJ: Lutnick warns Cook, “You can’t use China-made chips.”

- Published: 2026-08-15T13:15:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11156729
- anchor: #n1988468
- Companies mentioned: アップル、長江存儲、長鑫存儲、米国商務省、五角大廈

U.S. Commerce Secretary Lutnick warned アップル against sourcing memory chips made in China. 長江存儲 and 長鑫存儲 are said to be linked to military procurement, raising concerns about the risk of technology leaks.

## Why must airplane window shades be open during takeoff and landing? The key reason airlines don’t explain: they must be open even in glaring sunlight.

- Published: 2026-08-15T13:00:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11156661
- anchor: #n1988216
- Companies mentioned: Boeing、Travel＋Leisure、FAA

Window shades must be raised during takeoff and landing to allow evacuation and situational awareness in an emergency. This is an important measure based on international safety standards.

## Should you change your motorcycle’s oil after 1000 kilometers? Experts reveal the “right time to change it” to save money and ride longer—it’s not about whether the oil light is on.

- Published: 2026-08-15T12:42:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11156726
- anchor: #n1988217
- Companies mentioned: 威達興業、ptt lubricants

Questions have been raised over whether changing motorcycle oil every 1000km is just a way for repair shops to make money. Experts offered 4 criteria for deciding when to change it, emphasizing the importance of balancing safety and cost.

## High U.S. housing costs are driving Gen Z to despair! Wages and stock trading alone cannot help them catch up, so more are turning to sports betting to “take a shot” at changing their fortunes.

- Published: 2026-08-15T12:35:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11156727
- anchor: #n1988218
- Companies mentioned: Betterment

Rising home prices are prompting Generation Z in the United States to shift money from traditional stock investments to sports betting. Higher living costs are fueling young people's financial anxiety, which is beginning to affect politics as well.

## Major new Transportation Ministry rules take effect! Nationwide law changes set a fine of 90000 yuan for violations and revoke licenses; the latest rules explained in one article.

- Published: 2026-08-15T11:56:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11156032
- anchor: #n1988043

Taiwan's Ministry of Transportation and Communications is introducing new regulations to address unfair “listing fees” in the taxi industry. Violations can draw fines of up to 90,000 yen, and in the worst cases, the revocation of an operating license.

## Legislature passes this year’s central government budget on third reading; Executive Yuan cites 7 irrational cuts and freezes in a thousand-character statement, warning they could disrupt normal operations.

- Published: 2026-08-15T11:41:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11156725
- anchor: #n1988044

The Legislative Yuan passed the central government budget proposal for fiscal 115 at third reading, but the Executive Yuan criticized what it called unreasonable cuts and freezes to specific items. There are concerns about the impact on the government's normal operations.

## Trump plans to bring the Strait of Hormuz under U.S. control? He urges the public to accept higher oil prices as a necessary cost of deterring Iran.

- Published: 2026-08-15T11:40:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11156724
- anchor: #n1988045

U.S. President Trump said he would incorporate the Strait of Hormuz into U.S. territory, drawing a strong response from Iran. The legal basis under international law is unclear, and concerns are growing about the impact on oil prices as tensions rise.

## Don’t put steamed eggs straight into the rice cooker! Chef shares 1 trick for a “smooth surface with no holes” and a tender, silky texture every time.

- Published: 2026-08-15T11:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11156472
- anchor: #n1988047

Celebrity chef A-Ji-shi shared a golden ratio of “1:2” and 三 physical techniques for steamed eggs to solve common home-cooking mishaps. A nutritionist also recommends them as a low-calorie, high-protein choice for weight loss.

## How much retirement income can you receive before paying taxes? The difference between a lump sum and monthly payments is a figure retirees often miscalculate.

- Published: 2026-08-15T11:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11156574
- anchor: #n1988046

The tax thresholds for retirement income were revised for 2026, raising the tax-free allowances for lump-sum and installment payments. Care is needed, as failing to understand the difference between labor insurance and labor pensions can lead to incorrect tax calculations.

## Seniors aged 70 are about to receive money! “Government offers 36000 yuan in transportation subsidies,” available nationwide to those who qualify; how to apply.

- Published: 2026-08-15T11:29:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11156650
- anchor: #n1988048

Taiwan’s Transportation Ministry has introduced new license-renewal rules for drivers aged 70 and older, requiring regular health checks and safety education. It also offers a transit subsidy of up to 36,000 yuan to encourage drivers to voluntarily surrender their licenses and improve road safety for older people.

## 中國逼降台灣免動武？美兵推想定「台積電警鈴響」 學者：台海危機不一定始於飛彈

- Published: 2026-08-15T11:26:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11156722
- anchor: #n1988049
- Companies mentioned: 台積電

The Washington Post reported on a war game scenario in which China cuts off Taiwan's electricity supply. U.S.-based scholar Weng Lichung said a Taiwan Strait crisis could begin with an energy blockade rather than missiles, stressing the need to strengthen Taiwan's energy resilience.

## Don’t just feed children salmon! Nutritionist names 4 fish rich in Omega-3 and DHA, with sweet, easy-to-remove bones: ideal for infants and toddlers.

- Published: 2026-08-15T11:15:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11156455
- anchor: #n1988050

A nutritionist explained how to choose fish suitable for young children and introduced 4 types rich in omega-3 and DHA. The nutritionist also warned about the risk of high sodium in processed products.

## SanDisk rebounds nearly 35% in a week; latest forecast and NAND technology roadmap act as catalysts.

- Published: 2026-08-15T14:00:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6577790
- anchor: #n1988400
- Companies mentioned: SanDisk、摩根士丹利、摩根大通、Bernstein

Sandisk shares rebounded by more than 60% in 2 weeks. The market has gained confidence from the company's high-growth and high-margin targets for 2028-2030 and its announcement of new technology.

## Micron shares near $1,000—but have they peaked? Wall Street’s highest price target is $1,625.

- Published: 2026-08-15T13:30:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6577764
- anchor: #n1988401
- Companies mentioned: 美光科技、閃迪

美光科技 shares are nearing $1,000, buoyed by rising memory prices and long-term earnings expectations. Wall Street’s highest price target is $1625, reflecting strong market optimism.