AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-15 18:00–21:00 JSThttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 77 items from 3 sources; Japan, 15 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en Wildfires intensify in southwestern France, burning 1600 hectares and forcing 650 people to evacuatehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1994166https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1994166Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:44:42 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA More than 30 new substitute military service trainees at Chenggongling contract flu; training center says it will continue monitoring after next week's assignmenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1994165https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1994165Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:43:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Thailand steps up AI efforts; 泰達電 focuses on AI and data centershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1994164https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1994164Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:39:35 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA US pushes back against 國際刑事法院; Lithuanian media: US pressures countries hosting its troopshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1994162https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1994162Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:34:33 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Earthquake felt in eastern waters; maximum intensity estimated at level 3https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1994161https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1994161Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:34:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Russia claims it seized 19 settlements in 2 southeastern Ukrainian regions this summerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1994163https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1994163Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:28:31 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNARussia's military says it seized 19 settlements in southeastern Ukraine over the summer, while Ukraine's military says it has recaptured 745 square kilometers of territory this year. Formaldehyde found in Nonggeng brand Zhushih City rice noodles; Taipei expands inspections to 4 retail chains and confirms none are soldhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1994160https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1994160Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:21:29 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Reference to 'reflection' disappears from Sanae Takaichi's war-end speech; expert says it reflects her own view of historyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1994158https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1994158Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:10:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Fire at parking lot beneath Taipei's Jianguo Elevated Road; electric vehicle charging station catches firehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1994159https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1994159Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:09:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 菲律賓國防部長駁斥中國批評 稱北京採「烏賊戰術」https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1994151https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1994151Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:03:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Liu Ting-kuan scores 21 points as Taiwan routs Thailand for first win in U18 Asia Cup men's basketball group playhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1994152https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1994152Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:02:20 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Warplanes meet traditional cuisine at Thai Air Force museum's unconventional tourism experiencehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1994090https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1994090Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:59:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Chinese crosstalk performer Guo Degang's show canceled amid controversy over altered revolutionary song lyricshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1994027https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1994027Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:43:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Shih Chung-liang hopes the first conditional approvals for regenerative medicine products will be issued by the end of the yearhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1994025https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1994025Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:36:13 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA South Korea beats China for third place at Asian Little League tournament, earns U12 World Cup berthhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1994024https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1994024Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:30:11 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 立陶宛議員擬赴比利時會中國代表 總理：應維持外交一致https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993917https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993917Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:23:09 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Yoshinobu Yamamoto gives up 1 run over 6 innings to earn 12th win of season as Dodgers beat Brewershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993918https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993918Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:23:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taoyuan City government looks to Taitung expo for ideas; Chang San-cheng says everything from slow food to the old station is worth learning fromhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993913https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993913Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:16:04 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 以色列稱空襲黎巴嫩南部真主黨設施 傳釀7死3傷https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993914https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993914Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:14:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Lin Chen-hsun sees more action and tries new approaches, learning Chiang Shao-hung's 'setting a trap' techniquehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993915https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993915Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:12:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 迪士尼D23粉絲獨享大秀 冰雪奇緣3反派角色現身https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993916https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993916Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:09:58 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 2 men die after bee stings in Pingtung; bodies to be airlifted by helicopter on 8/16, weather permittinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993911https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993911Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:04:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA UAE state-owned oil company's tanker attacked in Strait of Hormuz, third incident in a weekhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993910https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993910Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:01:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 10 agricultural and fisheries associations from across Taiwan join forces to take root in cities, bringing local produce to the Taipei Children's Fun Festivalhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993848https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993848Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:57:51 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Lienchiang County partners with convenience stores and businesses to offer discounts on sugar-free drinks to encourage people to cut sugarhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993849https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993849Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:56:49 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 民進黨 campaign speech: Chang Tun-han says he fully supports including shared scooters in TPASShttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993784https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993784Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:55:47 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 高鐵 plans to submit a fare adjustment proposal in July 2027, with implementation as soon as after September 2028https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993785https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993785Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:54:45 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Xi Jinping sends a congratulatory telegram to Lee Jae-myung, marking the 78th anniversary of the establishment of the South Korean governmenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993786https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993786Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:51:43 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Expectations for a Bank of Japan rate hike this fall grow, with markets turning their attention to the September decisionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993782https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993782Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:41:40 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Jaycees national convention: President Lai says long-standing contributions to the country and disadvantaged are evident to allhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993783https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993783Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:40:38 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Chiang Wan-an campaigns in Hualien for the county magistrate race; pushing and clashes break out outside the venuehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993779https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993779Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:38:36 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Huang Kuo-chang: The Taiwan People's Party and the Kuomintang have different policies and valueshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993780https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993780Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:37:34 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 19 million eggs recalled in the U.S.; FDA classifies them at the highest risk levelhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993778https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993778Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:36:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Powerful 7.7 earthquake off Indonesia's Flores Island; death toll rises to 38, with 13 injuredhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993777https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993777Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:33:32 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA After turning things around with strong pitching in July, Aipler discusses his June slump: Blame the cutterhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993776https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993776Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:25:03 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Weight-loss injections treat severe fatty liver; 台大醫院 chief urges inclusion in national health insurancehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993775https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993775Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:23:01 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA South Korea prepares to mark Liberation Day; actor 賀營 embroiled in controversy over great-grandfather's alleged pro-Japanese tieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993773https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993773Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:18:58 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Southwest winds and a low-pressure zone to affect the region over the next week; rain expected across Taiwanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993774https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993774Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:16:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA CPC: Gasoline and diesel prices unchanged from the 17th; 95-octane unleaded gasoline remains at NT$32https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993772https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993772Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:11:52 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA U17女排世錦賽台灣勝泰國 連2屆挺進4強https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993767https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993767Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:00:50 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taiwan Good Life campaign speech in Hsinchu County: Cheng Chao-fang hopes to extend Zhubei's successful experience countywidehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993706https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993706Sat, 15 Aug 2026 17:57:48 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Pita discusses democratic development in Kaohsiung: If you don't participate in politics, politics will control youhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993644https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993644Sat, 15 Aug 2026 17:54:46 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Vice president inspects the widening of Provincial Highway 9, hoping to improve transportation safety in Hualien and Taitunghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993645https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993645Sat, 15 Aug 2026 17:52:43 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAVice President Hsiao Bi-khim inspected construction sites for the widening of Provincial Highway 9’s Huatung Scenic Highway and Yuli Bridge. She emphasized a commitment to traffic safety and improved service quality. Ko Chih-en unveils 七 major pet policies under the theme “Peace of mind for pets, shared prosperity for Kaohsiung,” including a municipal animal hospital and plans to increase the number of cooling parks for pets to 30 in 4 yearshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1994091https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1994091Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:57:21 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Kuomintang Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Ko Chih-en proposes 七 pet policies covering medical care, sterilization, park construction and stray animal management, aiming to create a city where people and pets thrive together and improve the well-being of residents and animals. Tomorrow's weather: New typhoon may affect Taiwan! Heavy rain expected across Taiwan for 7 consecutive days, with downpours intensifying from this day; a look at next week's forecasthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1994092https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1994092Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:52:03 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan faces the threat of heavy rain for 7 consecutive days. With southwest winds and a subsequent low-pressure zone in the forecast, the Central Weather Administration and WeatherRisk urged the public to watch for short-duration intense rainfall and closely monitor possible tropical disturbances over the South China Sea and waters east of the Philippines. Five major trade unions and the Do Good Through Work group lead the establishment of a support group; Chen Ting-fei: I will be everyone's “labor mayor”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1994093https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1994093Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:44:22 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Democratic Progressive Party Tainan mayoral candidate Chen Ting-fei establishes a labor support group, saying she will serve as a labor mayor, advance professional labor policies and create a communications platform to address grassroots needs. Southern Taiwan fundraising dinner rallies support! 四 parties form a third-force alliance and present flags to 四 candidates running in local electionshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1994094https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1994094Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:42:36 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Taiwan Statebuilding Party and 4 other parties formed the Taiwan Forward Front and held a joint fundraising banquet for southern Kaohsiung and Pingtung in Kaohsiung. They will jointly contest local elections as a third force rooted in Taiwan and strengthen democratic oversight. Hukou residents rally behind Hsu Hsin-ying, showing her front-runner strength as she champions the Hukou Second Interchange and school walkwayshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1994095https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1994095Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:38:15 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Kuomintang Hsinchu County mayoral candidate Hsu Hsin-ying displays her front-runner appeal in Hukou, promoting local development and Kuomintang candidates. She also puts forward a dual-AI vision and seeks to strengthen education, transportation and long-term care policies, demonstrating strong local support. Turning 16 and coming of age! Taoyuan's Daxi Fude Temple coming-of-age ceremony draws 300 students; Su Chun-pin reveals the temple's pioneering historyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1994096https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1994096Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:36:27 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taoyuan Jingfu Temple held its 2026 coming-of-age ceremony, with 300 local students taking part in the “untie the protective cord” ritual. Deputy Mayor Su Jun-bin attended and highlighted the temple’s history in shaping Taoyuan’s name. The event deepened young people’s cultural identity and sense of social responsibility. Education minister and deputy transportation minister appear alongside Zheng Chaofang; Huang Yu-wen criticizes them: “Don’t focus only on politics and forget the children of Zhubei”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1994097https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1994097Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:34:08 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Huang Yuwen, a candidate for Zhubei City representative, called for concrete measures to address the shortage of educational resources during a visit by the education minister and others. Action beyond political posturing is needed. Lu Shiow-yen visits Xiluo to pay her respects and sample local food, praising Chang Chia-chun’s policy proposals for making Yunlin more progressivehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1994098https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1994098Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:31:22 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen visited Xiluo in Yunlin County and spoke with county commissioner candidate Chang Chia-chun about local governance. Both emphasized the importance of regional cooperation for central Taiwan’s development and said Chang’s policy proposals could help Yunlin progress. International Ceramic Biennale “When People Meet the Earth” opens, bringing together artists from 21 countries at the Yingge Ceramics Museumhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1994099https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1994099Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:30:07 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The 2026 Taiwan International Ceramics Biennale opened in Yingge, New Taipei City. It features 85 works by 59 artists from 21 countries and serves as an international venue for cultural exchange on the relationship between people and the earth. After Work, Around the World | White House secret memo forces Claude offline! Is China’s open-source AI push prompting a major US policy reversal? Cheng Shih-chia reveals tech history’s biggest prisoner’s dilemmahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1994100https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1994100Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The United States has effectively eliminated safety reviews for AI models in a move to counter China’s open-source AI strategy. iKala Chairman Cheng Shih-chia called it “the greatest prisoner’s dilemma in the history of technology.” 「台灣1航空公司新制」9/16正式上路！買票退票規定大變動，最新規則一次看https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1994101https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1994101Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:28:36 +0900Taiwan風傳媒China Airlines announced that it will introduce a new mileage redemption system on September 16, 2026, adopting a three-tier dynamic structure and revising ticket change and refund rules, affecting members’ redemption strategies and costs. Euthanasia referendum fails to win support from the KMT; Ko Wen-je: Blue-White cooperation is partnership, not a merger, and each party remains autonomoushttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1994102https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1994102Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:00:40 +0900Taiwan風傳媒台湾民眾党が提案した安楽死の国民投票案が、国民党の支持を得られず否決された。柯文哲氏は「藍白合」を合併ではなく協力関係と説明し、各党の自主性を強調した。 The “little metal buttons” on jeans pockets aren’t decorative! Experts reveal their real purpose—and why their practical function still mattershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993851https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993851Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:27:49 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The surprising practical history and uses of the small metal buttons and tiny pockets on jeans have come to light, along with their industrial origins and evolution into fashion. Japan marks the 81st anniversary of the end of World War II: 98-year-old relative pays tribute to brother killed in service, hopes memories of war will never be forgottenhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993852https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993852Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:15:50 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Japan marked the 81st anniversary of the end of World War II, as 98-year-old Takahashi Kazuhiko mourned his brother, who died in the war, and urged people not to let its memories fade. Passing on memories of the war has become an important challenge as the postwar generations grow in number. 少子化大成功？大一新生將剩10幾萬人 「大限年」恐40所私校退場https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993707https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993707Sat, 15 Aug 2026 17:55:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Unwanted raincoats, umbrellas and rain boots: should they go in the trash or recycling? Environmental bureau explains how to dispose of them properly; incorrect disposal could lead to a fine of NT$1,200https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993708https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993708Sat, 15 Aug 2026 17:54:41 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan’s environmental authorities announced how to properly sort broken rain gear. Umbrella frames and lightweight raincoats can be recycled depending on the materials, while composite materials go in general waste. Violations can draw fines of up to 6000 yuan. Where did the “DPP 1 million” in the Tzu Chi fraud case go? Yin Nai-ching jeers: “The justice system leaves no stone unturned when investigating opposition parties”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993709https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993709Sat, 15 Aug 2026 17:33:39 +0900Taiwan風傳媒In the Tzu Chi BNT vaccine procurement case, a handwritten note by a lawyer involved in the case included the words “DPP 1 million.” Prosecutors did not accept the lawyer’s explanation, and the money’s destination remains unclear. Media commentator Yin Nai-ching criticized the justice system for aggressively investigating opposition parties while overlooking the payment, stirring political controversy. High-speed rail fares are set to rise! “After 20 years of frozen fares, timing of adjustment revealed”; three key measures at a glance as chairman gives latest updatehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993710https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993710Sat, 15 Aug 2026 17:29:11 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The first N700ST next-generation train for Taiwan High Speed Rail has arrived in Taiwan. Chairman Shih Che announced that the first fare review in 20 years will begin in July 2027, alongside service upgrades and efforts to ensure financial sustainability. New high-speed rail trains have finally arrived in Taiwan! When can passengers ride the N700ST? Twelve upgrades at a glancehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993711https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993711Sat, 15 Aug 2026 17:28:50 +0900Taiwan風傳媒台灣高鐵公司 has officially introduced the next-generation N700ST trains, which are expected to enter service in July 2027. They feature extensive upgrades to charging facilities, luggage space and family-friendly amenities, among other areas, to increase capacity and improve rail safety. No more worrying about losing your phone signal! Japan’s Docomo teams up with Starlink to enable “direct satellite” calls and internet access by 2028https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993712https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993712Sat, 15 Aug 2026 17:15:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒NTT Docomo and Starlink Japan have partnered to provide satellite communications directly to smartphones by 2028. The service will enable voice calls and high-speed internet. Apple is tailoring an AI model for the Chinese market! Teaming up with 阿里巴巴 to work around regulations, it plans a major upgrade to this iPhone featurehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993713https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993713Sat, 15 Aug 2026 17:06:13 +0900Taiwan風傳媒To comply with Chinese regulations, Apple is working with 阿里巴巴 to develop a dedicated large language model, aiming to bring Apple Intelligence to China and strengthen its competitiveness in AI. From the Muzha theater stage to the world stage in Germany: Arts Unlimited’s pre-departure performance brings together Peking opera, acrobatics and erhu, as Taiwanese youth use art to cross bordershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1994114https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1994114Sat, 15 Aug 2026 16:23:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Young Taiwanese performers are taking part in cultural exchanges in Germany through Peking opera, erhu and folk performing arts. They will hold a pre-departure performance in Taipei on Aug. 20. Traditional performing arts can serve as a common language across borders. The low birthrate shouldn’t leave parents to struggle alone: Chiang Wan-an honors 42 family-friendly companies, so parents don’t have to trade work and their lives for the chance to raise their childrenhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1994115https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1994115Sat, 15 Aug 2026 16:17:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taipei City honored 42 outstanding companies that support child-rearing. Mayor Chiang Wan-an emphasized the importance of workplace environments that help employees balance childcare and work. The issue is drawing attention as a measure to address the declining birthrate. Taipei’s two major parks turn into seas of globe amaranth flowers for Qixi, showing love in all its forms through the cityscape: some hold hands as they admire the blooms, while others stand alone beside their memorieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1994122https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1994122Sat, 15 Aug 2026 15:15:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒台北市大安森林公園與二二八和平公園為迎接七夕，種植大量千日紅（圓仔花），形成浪漫花海。此舉不僅美化城市景觀，也呼應愛情的多元面貌，吸引市民就近賞花。 More than a box of pears for Mid-Autumn Festival: Shuanglian Pear has kept a rural school going for 10 years, with corporate purchases helping children in Zhuolan stayhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1994123https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1994123Sat, 15 Aug 2026 15:14:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The social enterprise 双連梨 in Zhuolan, Miaoli, has supported the survival of rural elementary schools for 10 years through pear sales. Student numbers have recovered, and the initiative is also encouraging companies to adopt ESG practices. Free release of an AI-powered corporate function map to diagnose weaknesses in small and medium-sized businesses: a quick management reference organizing corporate functions into 50 categories to prevent overreliance on outsourcinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1994153https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1994153Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES ノジマTリーグ 2026-2027 公式戦 8月15日開催 トップおとめピンポンズ名古屋 vs 九州カリーナ 試合結果https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1994154https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1994154Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:07:17 +0900JapanPR TIMES A “towable shop” created by a construction company is born! A trailer-style pop-up shop that becomes a store the moment it is parkedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1994157https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1994157Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES たくなるLIVE vol.1, the first event for テレQ’s popular information variety show たくなる, confirmed for Nishitetsu Hall! Ticket sales start today, Saturday, Aug. 15, at 8 p.m.!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1994156https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1994156Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES SC相模原のクラウドファンディング「【SC相模原】 悲願の天然芝 皆さんの力で、未来を切り拓く！#新練習場クラファン」 にて追加リターン決定！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1994155https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1994155Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES —A sake innovation project born from Minatogawa Tunnel, a modern industrial heritage site that protected people and the port— Aged sake “隧 ZUI SAKE 2020 子 Aged 6 years old,” junmai ginjo sake, released from the brewery after 6 yearshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1994088https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1994088Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:58:27 +0900JapanPR TIMES Two-shot photos are completed “on the spot” at the VTuber eventhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1994089https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1994089Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:49:49 +0900JapanPR TIMES A rhythm game mode is coming to ブレマイ! New information, including a live broadcast open to the public, also announcedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1994026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1994026Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES What to watch for in the game against 茨城ロボッツ: Sept. 15 (Tuesday) @ Okinawa Suntory Arenahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993912https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993912Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Handball] Takamatsu-no-miya Cup 77th All-Japan High School Handball Championship [Final Results]https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993847https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993847Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:56:06 +0900JapanPR TIMES Announcement of the teams advancing to the finals of the 4th National High School Student Policy Koshienhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993781https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993781Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:35:30 +0900JapanPR TIMES ノジマTリーグ 2026-2027 公式戦 8月15日開催 琉球アスティーダ vs 岡山リベッツ 試合結果https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993768https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993768Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:12:40 +0900JapanPR TIMES ヨイトキ（Yoitoki） officially launches in Taiwan | Supporting serious international relationships among Taiwanese people working and long-term residents in Japanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993771https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993771Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES SAWAGE, a dance and vocal group, launches its official fan club on Bitfan!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993770https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993770Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Online lottery for “Can We Get Some Battery Charging? with Tetsuro Degawa” goes on sale starting Thursday, Aug. 20!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993769https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993769Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Drone budget approved; Huang Chih-fang: A signal that Taiwan’s drone industry is taking off! TAITRA to play a key rolehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1994028https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1994028Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:10:39 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The Legislative Yuan passed a drone-related budget of about NT$63.4 billion. TAITRA Chairman Huang Chih-fang sees it as an opportunity for the industry to take off and says the organization will actively help Taiwanese manufacturers expand into international markets. Bill Gates’ daughter’s startup faces telecom fraud allegations! She touted her entrepreneurial success, but could now face 20 years in prison?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1994029https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1994029Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:10:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網An e-commerce startup founded by Phoebe Gates, daughter of a Microsoft co-founder, is under suspicion of improperly obtaining affiliate commissions, raising the possibility of federal wire fraud charges. The case carries a potential maximum prison sentence of 20 years and has sent shock waves through the startup world. Hot stock: Foreign investors buy for 7 straight sessions, cheering on Lightron; volume and price rise, with a weekly gain of 26.98%https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1994030https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1994030Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:09:29 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Optical communications component maker 光環 (3234-TW) reported a 96.94% year-on-year rise in July revenue, driven by expanding CW Laser revenue and growing CPO demand. Seven consecutive days of foreign investor buying lifted its share price 26.98% for the week, drawing attention to it as an AI infrastructure-related stock. Hot stock: Etron posts strong July revenue and profits, surges 28% in a week to a 26-year highhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1994031https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1994031Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:07:57 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Etron Technology set new records for both July revenue and profits, with monthly revenue of NT$2.125 billion and profits of NT$760 million. The results drove a 27.88% weekly share-price surge to a 26-year high, and the company announced a treasury stock program to reward employees. The figures point to a strong recovery in the memory market and carry significance for the semiconductor industry. Hsieh Ming-kai: Grandsys expects growth in the second half; Kinpo and Shengxin Materials expected to list on the Emerging Stock Board in Octoberhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993787https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993787Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:59:09 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The Kenmec Group marked its 50th anniversary, and its subsidiaries 金運科技 and 盛新材料 are scheduled to list on the Emerging Stock Board in October. Growth in semiconductors and AI data center-related businesses is expected. Grandsys expands into AI, semiconductors and robotics, with the team leading the way into another 50 yearshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993788https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993788Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:57:36 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The Grandsys Group marked its 50th anniversary, announcing a broad push into next-generation industries including AI, semiconductors and robotics. It has also completed its generational succession and is looking ahead to becoming a century-old company. Section 232 drone tariffs take effect in September! Ministry of Economic Affairs pledges to strengthen US-standard testing and certification support as 15% tariffs open up “diverted orders” opportunitieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993789https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993789Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:55:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The United States will impose Section 232 tariffs on unmanned aircraft starting Sept. 3. Taiwan qualifies for a preferential tariff rate of 15%, and the Ministry of Economic Affairs is strengthening export competitiveness through certification support. Is Anthropic’s biggest-ever IPO coming? It plans to acquire Decart for $6 billion, with a valuation targeting $2 trillionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993790https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993790Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:10:05 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網AI startup Anthropic is in talks to acquire Israeli company Decart for $6 billion. The move is intended to improve computing efficiency ahead of an IPO, with the company targeting a valuation of more than $2 trillion. Buffett makes a move? Berkshire Hathaway snaps up Alphabet in Q2, boosting its stake 80% to become its third-largest holdinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993646https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-18/index-en.html#n1993646Sat, 15 Aug 2026 17:10:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Investment giant Berkshire Hathaway increased its Alphabet holdings by about 80% in the second quarter, making the stock its third-largest holding, with a market value of $36 billion. Buffett’s strategic judgment may be behind the move.