Cambridge’s first Black professor found dead at home after plagiarism scandal; UK prime minister calls it a tragedy on many levels
Summary not yet available
Facts
- He was 41
Companies mentioned：劍橋大學、劍橋大學耶穌學院
2026-08-15 21:00–24:00 JST
56 received, 56 listed, 4 sources
One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 50 items from 3 sources; Japan, 6 items from 1 source.
One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.
Taiwan | 中央社 CNA（33）
Dadaocheng Summer Festival closes with fireworks and drone show lighting up the night sky
Summary not yet available
Facts
- More than 140,000 people attended
- The finale included an 8-minute themed fireworks show
- A 20-minute visual and auditory feast
- Crowds began gathering at Dadaocheng Wharf and Yanping Riverside Park around 6 p.m.
- By nearly 7 p.m., the area was packed and there was nowhere to stand
- Traffic controls on city roads were lifted at 9:22 p.m.
Companies mentioned：中央社、台北市觀光傳播局、蜘蛛人
Original新華社：江澤民百歲誕辰紀念 習近平將出席講話
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Facts
- A ceremony marking the 100th birth anniversary of late leader Jiang Zemin will be held on the 17th
- A ceremony marking the 100th birth anniversary of Jiang Zemin will be held at 10 a.m. on the 17th at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing
- Original官媒央視自11至16日連續播出12集文獻紀錄片「江澤民」
- There are 4 designs of commemorative coins
Companies mentioned：新華社、中央社、新加坡聯合早報、央視、新華網、中國人民銀行、香港明報
Taiwan Lottery Daily Cash 539 draw No. 115198: no jackpot winner
Summary not yet available
Facts
- There were 227 second-prize winners
- Prize of NT$20,000 per ticket
- There were 65 first-prize winners
- NT$5,000 prize per ticket
- There were 16 first-prize winners
- NT$50,000 prize per ticket
Companies mentioned：台彩公司
Chinese food-delivery platform trials stopping the timer at red lights to reduce traffic violations
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Meituan is evaluating a trial of “stopping the clock at red lights” in more than 20 cities
- The platform also plans to introduce positive incentives for “not running red lights” in more than 200 cities this year
Companies mentioned：美团
Original卓榮泰：明年投入逾5000萬元 續推互助喘息服務
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Original衛福部明年度將投入新台幣5050萬元
- A total of 49 respite-care service locations have been established across 16 counties and cities
- A total of 4,433 people took part
- Original近年挹注彰化縣長照的預算就達255億元
- The subsidy will gradually increase to NT$180,000 per person per year
Companies mentioned：卓榮泰、行政院、衛福部、彰化縣、彰化縣白玉功德會、中部精密智慧新核心、國家中醫研究院、二林精密機械產業園區、明道大學、賴清德、李慧芝、呂建德、王惠美、陳素月、黃秀芳、王安祥、左鄰秀家人照顧咖啡館
Wang Hui-mei shares a stage with Lai Ching-te and Cho Jung-tai; Wei Ping-cheng says official attendance helps Changhua secure funding
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Hopes all 26 townships and cities in Changhua will have long-term care and welfare buildings
Companies mentioned：國民黨、民主進步黨、中央社、FACEBOOK
Magnitude 5.2 earthquake in eastern waters; CWA Seismological Center says it was a subduction-zone earthquake
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Magnitude 5.2
- Earthquake depth: 66.6 kilometers
- 52.8 kilometers east-southeast of the Yilan County Government
- Maximum intensity of level 3 in Yilan County and New Taipei City
- Magnitude 7.0 earthquake
Companies mentioned：中央氣象署、中央社
Chiang Wan-an campaigns for Wu Tsung-hsien; labor support group backs Lin Kuo-chang
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Nearly 1 hour late
Companies mentioned：國民黨、民進黨
星宇航空’s “Kong Shan Jin” art aircraft arrives in Taiwan on the morning of the 16th
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A total of 350 seats
- Expected to arrive at Taoyuan International Airport at 9:28 a.m. tomorrow
Companies mentioned：星宇航空、空山基
Indonesia’s magnitude 7.7 earthquake leaves 40 dead and 50 injured; survivor says violent shaking felt like being on a trampoline
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Magnitude 7.7 earthquake
- The death toll has risen to at least 40
- Another 50 people were injured
- About 2,000 people have evacuated their homes
- Wave height of 1.6 meters
Companies mentioned：印尼氣象氣候暨地球物理局、國家災害應變總署、歐洲聯盟執行委員會、歐盟哥白尼計畫
Giljegiljaw hits grand slams for 6 straight years to set record, ending drought and “finding an oasis”
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Facts
- Original味全龍隊今天以9比3擊敗樂天桃猿隊
- He also set a CPBL record with grand slam homers in 6 straight years
- He had at least 20 homers in each of the previous 3 years
- He hit his 3rd homer of the season today
- Dragons starting pitcher Andrew Gagnon gave up 7 hits
- Dragons starting pitcher Andrew Gagnon gave up 7 hits but pitched 7 full innings
- Dragons starting pitcher Andrew Gagnon gave up 7 hits but pitched 7 full innings and allowed 2 runs
- The Dragons scored 5 runs in the bottom of the 5th
- The Dragons brought rookie Lin Po-yu in for his career debut in the top of the 9th; he pitched 1 inning, giving up 2 hits and 1 run
Companies mentioned：味全龍隊、樂天桃猿隊、中央社
David Tao, 72, performs at Taipei Music Center and urges fans to sing to their hearts’ content
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Facts
- 72 years old
- 2 days in a row
- 9,000 tickets
Companies mentioned：台北流行音樂中心
The Eagles score 8 runs in one extra-inning frame to secure the win over the Brothers and end recent 6-game skid
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Facts
- They won 11-4 in the end
- Ended their recent 6-game losing streak
- Magae had 2 hits and 2 RBIs
- The Eagles had 17 hits as a team
- Huang Chun-ting pitched 1 scoreless inning in relief to earn his 4th win of the season
Companies mentioned：台鋼雄鷹、中信兄弟
Small bus overturns after tire blowout in eastern Turkey, killing 5 and injuring 11
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 5 people killed
- 11 people injured
- 2 children killed
- 3 people in critical condition
Companies mentioned：土耳其NTV電視台
池上穀倉藝術館’s “We, Taiwan” exhibition uses photography to establish identity
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Facts
- The exhibition features 54 selected works from the National Center of Photography collection
- The exhibition features works by 29 Taiwanese photographers, including Shih Wan-li, Ho Ching-tai, Ho Hui-kuang, Wu Cheng-chang and Lee Ti-chin
- Taiwan’s distinctive natural landscapes include mountains reaching 3,000 meters above sea level
- The “We, Taiwan” exhibition runs from now through Dec. 13
Companies mentioned：池上穀倉藝術館、台灣好基金會、國立台灣美術館、國家攝影文化中心、雲門舞集
Chen Yung-chi has 2 hits and 3 RBIs to earn MVP honors and help the Lions beat the Guardians
Led by Chen Yung-chi, the Uni-President Lions beat 富邦悍將 12-1。Chen drove in 3 runs to earn MVP honors, while Lin Chao-en pitched 6 innings and allowed 1 run to earn his 3rd win。
Facts
- 43-year-old veteran Chen Yung-chi
- 2 hits in the game
- Drove in 3 runs
- Led the team to a 12-1 victory
- Allowed 1 run
- Pitched 6 innings
- Gave up 4 hits
- Recorded 5 strikeouts
- Earned his 3rd win of the season
Companies mentioned：統一7-ELEVEn獅隊、富邦悍將、中職
Taiwan Lottery Daily Cash 539 draw No. 115198
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Winning number: 35
- 3-Star winning number: 195
- 4-Star winning number: 2395
Companies mentioned：台彩、中央社
Original前彰基院長郭守仁涉背信 彰檢搜索約談3人聲押獲准
Summary not yet available
Companies mentioned：彰基医院
Paris no-entry signs “grow flowers”; French artist says they symbolize freedom
Summary not yet available
Facts
- He has been creating street art for 15 years
- He was also invited in 2018 to transform traffic signals at Kaohsiung’s Pier-2 Art Center
Companies mentioned：亞伯拉罕、中央社
Kao Kuo-hao scores 25 as Taiwan beats Malaysia at Jones Cup, giving coach Chen Tzu-wei his first win with Taiwan White
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Facts
- Kao Kuo-hao scored a game-high 25 points
- They eventually beat Malaysia 82-73
- Taiwan White won by 9 points
- Original首節高國豪就火力全開砍進12分
- From a promising star at age 19
- Scored more than 20 points in each of the past 2 games
- This is my 1st win coaching the White Team.
Companies mentioned：台湾白队、马来西亚、约旦、政大
AI rises to national security level; Cheng Shih-chia: Taiwan's tech industry should pursue new opportunities integrating hardware and software
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Facts
- The U.S. government asked companies to take advanced AI models offline for 18 days this year
- The semiconductor industry employs only about 300,000 people directly
- Demand for computing power may approach saturation in the next 3 to 5 years
- Individual productivity can increase by more than 20 times
Companies mentioned：iKala、Google
Original亞洲少棒賽台灣打線沒突破拿亞軍 日本隊史第2冠
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Facts
- 日本 wins the title again for the first time since 2016
- 日本 wins the title again for the first time since 2016, claiming the 2nd title in its history
Companies mentioned：台灣、日本、韓國
Death toll in fire at Thai beer restaurant rises to 39; security guard dies of injuries
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Death toll rises to 39
- The 23-year-old police officer who worked as a security guard at the restaurant
- Up to 10 years in prison
Companies mentioned：Rong Beer Na Lad Phrao、MGR Online、警察總醫院、法新社
Lee Chuan-ching pledges to advance sports equality 2.0; Su Chiao-hui aims to create accessible sports spaces
Summary not yet available
Companies mentioned：中國國民黨、民主進步黨
WTT European Smash: Peng Yu-han loses to Chinese star, misses the 4 semifinal spots and ends her dark-horse run
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Just 18 years old
- World ranking: 69th
- World ranking: No. 2
- Lost 1-4
- Took the first game 14-12
- Lost 4-11
- Lost 6-11
- Lost 13-15
- Lost 6-11
Companies mentioned：WTT、世界桌球職業大聯盟
Original泰國擬調高外籍旅客入境費 最快2027年首季實施
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Facts
- The Thai government plans to raise the entry fee for foreign visitors from the previously proposed 300 baht to 450 baht
- Higher than the previous proposal of 300 baht for air travelers and 150 baht for land and sea travelers
- A 30-day public hearing is being prepared
- The announcement will take effect 180 days after publication in the “皇家公報”
- The second phase is expected to extend the fee to land and sea travelers after about 360 days
Companies mentioned：泰詢問者、民族報、皇家公報
McCaul, honorary chair of the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee: Visit to Taiwan confirms steadfast U.S. support
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 3rd visit to 台灣
- 2024 supplemental appropriations bill
- April 2023
- May 2024
Companies mentioned：美國聯邦眾議院外交委員會、台灣、中國共產黨、AUKUS、國會台灣連線
Scholars discuss Han Kuang exercises: Artillery fire and slower internet make war feel close
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The 10-day, 9-night “Han Kuang No. 42” live-fire exercise
- More than 20,000 reservists were mobilized to take part in the exercises
- Mobile internet speeds slowed for 30 minutes
Companies mentioned：中央社
Magnitude 6.9 earthquake strikes Indonesia's Sumatra; no tsunami warning issued
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A powerful magnitude 6.9 earthquake
- 15 kilometers north-northwest of Pematangsiantar
- The quake struck at a depth of about 172.5 kilometers
- Powerful 7.7 earthquake
- At least 38 people dead
- 13 people injured
Companies mentioned：美國地質調查所
Magnitude 5.2 earthquake off the eastern coast; Taipei Metro says service is normal
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Magnitude 5.2 earthquake
- Earthquake depth: 66.6 kilometers
- 52.8 kilometers east-southeast of the Yilan County Government
Companies mentioned：台北捷運公司
“粽邪4” filmed in 印尼; more than half of the local crew had encountered 坤蒂拉娜
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The “粽邪4” crew sent about 50 or more people to film in 印尼
- Could dive to a depth of 60 meters before becoming a mother
Companies mentioned：粽邪4、坤蒂拉娜、中央社、桃園電影節、印尼、米拉、福本幸子、太平洋母親
Days of heavy rain in the Philippines kill 22; Marcos renews pledge to investigate flood-control corruption
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A total of 22 people have died
- 17 people injured
- About 4.8 million people across the country have been affected
- 1,818 homes damaged
- 173 homes completely destroyed
- Infrastructure losses are estimated at 3.33 billion pesos
- Agricultural losses are about 690 million pesos
- Cumulative average rainfall reached 483.4 millimeters
- Average daily rainfall was about 48.3 millimeters
Companies mentioned：菲律賓災難風險縮減暨管理委員會（NDRRMC）、菲律賓氣象局（PAGASA）
Taiwan | 風傳媒（14）
Blue camp abandons euthanasia referendum; Huang Kuo-chang: KMT should answer to voters for its voting choice
The Legislative Yuan rejected the euthanasia referendum. Huang Kuo-chang of the Taiwan People's Party criticized the KMT and DPP for not supporting it, stressed that policy should be decided by the public, and called for accountability over delays to the central government’s general budget.
Original退休金1000萬還不夠？關鍵報告曝8成民眾低估未來開支 專家建議4種資產配置
According to the 2025 Taiwan Financial Health Key Report, 82% of people who have not yet retired underestimate their post-retirement expenses. The ideal retirement fund amounts to 19.01 million yen, with inflation and rising living costs posing challenges. Experts advocate an asset allocation strategy that prioritizes cash flow.
Companies mentioned：国泰世華銀行、資誠（PwC）、股海老牛
Foreign investors sell off heavily in July, then make a sharp turnaround in August; Chen Feng-hsin reveals “hidden funds” tsunami: New Taiwan dollar set for major appreciation
Foreign investors sold Taiwanese stocks heavily in July, but reversed course sharply in August and became net buyers. Chen Fengxin noted that a “hidden tsunami of capital” could trigger a significant appreciation of the New Taiwan dollar.
Cho Jung-tai skips Legislative Yuan appearance after general budget passes third reading; KMT slams him for “burning the bridge after crossing,” escalating political confrontation
The Legislative Yuan passed the 2026 general budget at third reading. Premier Cho Jung-tai did not go to the Legislative Yuan to express his thanks, prompting the KMT to criticize his “burning the bridge after crossing” attitude, which worsened political tensions and squandered a chance for reconciliation.
Latest on high-speed rail fares: Shih Che confirms prices have been frozen for 20 years and “should be reviewed”; “Sorry, Minister, I have to say this”
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Companies mentioned：日立東芝聯盟
Can a joint U.S.-Japan effort save the yen? Chen Feng-hsin reveals long-term trend: bearish forces on the yen remain strong
The United States and Japan jointly intervened in the foreign exchange market to try to push the yen higher, but structural problems have kept the yen on a weakening trend, and market confidence has yet to recover.
Kaohsiung nightlife heats up again! H2O Hotel's rooftop bar “打狗．熱 Takao Fever” opens with a bang
H2O Hotel has opened a tropical resort-style bar, “打狗．熱 Takao Fever,” on its rooftop in Kaohsiung. Featuring a pool and Southeast Asian cuisine, it is set to become a new summer nightlife favorite.
1,000 Yunlin natives rally behind Su Chiao-hui; she proposes “Yunlin Day” to connect agricultural products and culture and promote AI and vocational education exchanges
Legislator Su Chiao-hui established a Yunlin natives' support group and won backing from 1,000 local residents. Her policy proposals include promoting “Yunlin Day” and facilitating exchanges in AI and vocational talent, strengthening cooperation between New Taipei and Yunlin.
Fengshan transforms into Kaohsiung's secondary downtown! Comprehensive urban plan review launched to link metro and TRA and create a low-carbon living zone
The Kaohsiung City Government has launched the 4th comprehensive review of Fengshan's urban plan, using a TOD model to promote its transformation into a secondary downtown. The move responds to population and industrial growth, strengthens rail connections and supports low-carbon living, with important implications for urban development.
Companies mentioned：三井LaLaport
“走跑高雄3.0” prize draw night ends on a high note! Garmin sports watch and iPhone 17 winners revealed
The raffle event for “走跑高雄3.0” has concluded successfully. More than 8400 people took part, with prizes including an iPhone 17 and Garmin fitness watches. The event has drawn attention as a health promotion initiative led by Kaohsiung City.
The older you get, the richer you become! 3 zodiac signs are born with a life of wealth and privilege, enjoying good fortune and worry-free prosperity in their later years
A fortune-telling feature says that people born under 3 specific Chinese zodiac signs will become wealthy and prosperous in their later years. The claim is based on folk interpretations, and its factual accuracy is not guaranteed.
The K-shaped workplace is here! Cheng Shih-chia discusses the era of “intelligence inflation”: Junior workers' pay is becoming Senior workers' computing power, and this 1 group could be hit hardest
iKala Chair Cheng Shih-chia introduced the concept of “intelligence inflation,” saying AI is turning human cognitive work into a commodity and widening the divide in a K-shaped workplace. Junior white-collar workers are bearing the brunt, as companies shift their hiring logic toward investment in computing power.
Companies mentioned：iKala
No need to scrub stubborn bathroom scale! Insiders use 1 cheap household item to “quickly remove annoying stains,” leaving walls and floors shining like new
A method for removing stubborn bathroom limescale has become a hot topic online. Cleaning products from 全聯 recommended by users, along with cleaning techniques using natural ingredients such as citric acid, have drawn attention. Safe ways to use them at home have also been shared, making the advice highly practical.
Companies mentioned：全聯
Leading the way in public service! Kaohsiung City Council boosts purchases of Mid-Autumn Festival gift boxes from disability groups for 3rd straight year, setting new records this year with 1067 boxes and NT$765,000
Kaohsiung City Council has increased its purchases of Mid-Autumn Festival gift boxes from organizations for people with disabilities for three consecutive years. This year, its purchase of 1067 boxes for NT$765,000 set new records for both quantity and value, demonstrating support for employment for people with disabilities.
Japan | PR TIMES（6）
SATELLITE Tech Solutions adds back-office functions to its school-specific AI OS, "KNOWLEDGE FORCE"
Summary not yet available
Facts
- August 15, 2026
Companies mentioned：SATELLITE Tech Solutions、SATELLITE HOLDINGS
The "BRIDGE KUMAMOTO Fund" for the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake selects organizations for its first grant round
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Total of 3.9 million yen
- 15,039 items
- 23,595,021 yen
- 2,895.5 square meters
- 252 people
- 4,035 people
- 8 countries
- 33 prefectures
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人 BRIDGE KUMAMOTO、一般社団法人ロハス南阿蘇たすけあい、災害支援団体Team Ozaki、災害支援チームK.T.S、みしょら、熊本学生倶楽部&アンド連合、災害支援隊ももらんど、産前産後ケアサロンママまるっ、NPO法人災害ボランティア団体らしんばん、ボランティア団体ASAGIRI、NPO法人 災害救援レスキューアシスト、榮立寺、SHAGOOL体育教室、株式会社MASH-ROOM、非営利活動団体AAR、有限会社MINANO、一般社団法人ウイメンズ・フォーラムくまもと、くまもと友救の会、支援の「わ」、ボランティアネットワークエイト、うきのわ
[Event Report] WEB300 organizers hold "WEB300 × Zaikai Best AI" and the "Zaikai BEST AI AWARD 2026" — LegalOn Technologies wins the grand prize as executives of listed companies gather in Shibuya
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Facts
- Approximately 300 people attended, including top executives and officers of listed companies and managers of AI-related startups
- An implementation case from a site that handles 6 million to 7 million packages daily
- A fast-growing startup with a total of 250 people
Companies mentioned：株式会社AI Sword、株式会社財界研究所、LegalOn Technologies、株式会社Ridge-i、株式会社Acompany、Appier Group株式会社、JAPAN AI株式会社、ヤマトホールディングス株式会社、三菱総合研究所、GMOインターネットグループ、SBIホールディングス、ZVC JAPAN、株式会社国際社会経済研究所、株式会社しずおかフィナンシャルグループ、株式会社メルカリ、トヨタ自動車株式会社、株式会社セガ
Nothing debuts the "CMF Clip Pro," its first clip-on open-ear earphones
Summary not yet available
Facts
- ¥12,800 (tax included)
- Up to 32.5 hours of playback time in total
- Custom-tuned 10.8mm dual-magnet drivers
- Just 5.9g per ear
Companies mentioned：Nothing、CMF by Nothing
[Today!] A roundup of must-try items from "Tsukiji Gindaco" and "Gindaco Highball Sakaba"! 8 items, including new products, pass the test by top chefs on TBS's "Job Tune"!
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 8 items, including new products, receive a "pass"
- Of those, 5 receive a "pass" from every judge, earning a "unanimous pass"
- 7 top chefs deliver their verdicts
- Products approved by 4 or more judges receive a "pass"
- 10 signature products entered
- All 11 items were judged by top chefs
- The target of 9 passing items
Companies mentioned：株式会社ホットランドホールディングス、TBSテレビ、博多の味やまや
Yukihana Lamy's 1st album set for release on Jan. 27, 2027!
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Facts
- Nationwide release of the 1st album "Fleur de neige" set for Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2027
- Price: 11,000 yen (tax included)
- Price: 3,850 yen (tax included)
- The total number of YouTube subscribers has exceeded 90 million.
Companies mentioned：カバー株式会社、ホロライブプロダクション
Taiwan | 鉅亨網（3）
US-China computing power rivalry enters the “Iron Curtain era”! Will the US turn data centers into “strategic weapons”?
The U.S. think tank RAND has proposed “Secure Inference Data Centers (SIDC)” as national-level AI inference infrastructure. Amid the U.S.-China AI rivalry, computing resources are showing signs of becoming strategic weapons.
Companies mentioned：RAND
Anthropic sparks controversy by adding AI watermarks to Claude! Reddit users fiercely debate both sides
Anthropic has introduced AI watermarks in Claude’s output, drawing both support and opposition on Reddit. The move is part of its response to the EU AI Act proposal and aims to ensure transparency around AI-generated content.
Companies mentioned：Anthropic
Anthropic reportedly unveils new “Model 2”! Performance surpasses Mythos 5, but AI risk assessments face a “saturation” crisis
Anthropic has reported the existence of an unreleased model, “Model 2.” While it slightly outperforms Mythos 5, “saturation” in evaluation tests is reducing the reliability of risk assessments.
Companies mentioned：Anthropic、PyPI、GitHub、英国AI安全研究院（AISI）