大園親子館 website criticized for displaying a flag of the People's Republic of China and being called “red”; city government says it was inappropriate but cautions against political witch hunts
[New course | Diet gym] Wake up your sluggish body! New light course for beginners: the “40-minute course” now available!! / “808TOKYO,” a personal gym specializing in weight loss in Harajuku and Omotesando
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Pay per session…15,000 yen
8-session course…96,800 yen (tax included)
16-session course…190,080 yen (tax included)
24-session course…277,200 yen (tax included)
5th place in the team all-around at the 2000 Sydney Olympics in rhythmic gymnastics
“Shareholder Perks Expert” Hiroto Kiritani to appear in Isesaki! The theater-based live puzzle game “Escape from the Phantom Thief” will also be held at “WORKWORK☆Fest 2026,” an event for all ages, on September 4 and 5
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Original2026年9月4日（金）・5日（土）
The “Sunflower Contest” marks its 40th edition this year
Ganso Tomato Ramen Sanmi (333) “Teraha Spa Resort store” will finally begin [24-hour operations] late at night on Sunday, August 16, 2026! Ramen on offer for 390 yen to 500 yen (550 yen including tax) in a late-night and early-morning commemorative campaign!!!
[Chiba | Before the September typhoons] Safe collection of mobile batteries swollen from being left in hot cars or exposed to coastal humidity. On-site pickup in Funabashi, Ichikawa and Kashiwa for 7,700 yen, including batteries municipalities cannot collect [continuing in September]
First-ever Osaka show! “DJ KOO presents ちゃんKOO Comedy LIVE!! vol.8 in OSAKA,” featuring ミルクボーイ, ヤーレンズ, 真空ジェシカ and others, announced, with ticket lottery applications now open
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Advance tickets: 4,800 yen (tax included, all seats reserved)
A campaign commemorating the transfer of the serialized manga, with coin distribution, is also underway! A school life blossoming with cosmetics♪ “Get Ready?” Begins serialization on マンガPark from 8/16!
“Even my 500-yuan cloud invoice prize was seized!” Chen Pei-chi, outraged, files complaint with enforcement agency: “They even took the money for groceries”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Former Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je was indicted over the Core Pacific City floor-area-ratio case. His wife, Chen Pei-chi, accused the judiciary of excessive enforcement, saying even a 500-yuan invoice prize and her pension were frozen, leaving them in financial difficulty. She also questioned the rationale behind the ruling and media surveillance.
Taiwan's “1 famous attraction” gets a major upgrade! Visitors praise its stunning, relaxing scenery and convenient transport, saying they can spend all day there and will definitely return
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Kaohsiung City Government has completed a 1.4-kilometer lakeside trail along Wenqian Road on the east shore of Chengcing Lake, improving pedestrian safety and linking tourist resources. The project enhances the city's recreational spaces and is significant for residents and visitors.
Today's (8/16) top stories! Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics releases Taiwan's latest salary figures—see how you compare with people of different ages／Why won't even DPP members speak up for Hsu Chia-ching?／Is a new typhoon on the way?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics released 2025 income data for different age groups in Taiwan, with people in their 40s recording the highest average annual income, a new record. DPP member Hsu Chia-ching was fined over a conflict of interest, but no one in the party came to her defense. The weather agency warned that a new tropical disturbance could develop into a typhoon, bringing 3 consecutive days of heavy rain starting on the 21st.
Even the USS Washington has been redeployed, leaving the U.S. with “zero carrier power” in the western Pacific! Trump is gambling everything in the Middle East as China seizes the opportunity to expand its influence in the Indo-Pacific
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The U.S. military's “Washington” was urgently deployed to the Middle East, creating a gap in aircraft carrier capabilities in the western Pacific. China has seized the opportunity to emphasize the decline of U.S. influence and expand its regional presence.
With an annual salary of 800,000, can you only afford a “run-down old home” in Taipei and New Taipei? Expert calculates the maximum budget: head to these 4 areas to buy a 2-bedroom apartment
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
It is difficult for someone with an annual income of ¥800,000 to buy a home in Greater Taipei, but looking at the 4 areas of Taoyuan, Taichung, Kaohsiung and Tainan could make it possible to buy a 2-bedroom, 2-living-room apartment. Experts recommend avoiding an unaffordable purchase and taking a realistic approach that preserves quality of life.
Family member dies and leaves an inheritance, but siblings who renounce it face trouble! Court ruling revealed; judge cites “1 reason” for rejecting the request
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
After a man surnamed Chang in Hsinchu died, his 7-year-old grandchildren inherited his estate under the law. Their mother renounced the inheritance on their behalf, but the court rejected the request. Because the estate was worth far more than the debts, the court ruled that renouncing it was not in the minors' interests.
After Work International》DeepSeek and Kimi K3 challenge ChatGPT's dominance! Cheng Shih-chia reveals China's “AI Belt and Road” ambitions
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
China's AI models DeepSeek, Kimi K3 and Qwen are accelerating their international expansion through open-source strategies. iKala Chairman Cheng Shijia describes this as an “AI Belt and Road” in the U.S.-China struggle for hegemony. A reshaping of the technology ecosystem is underway, particularly in developing countries.
Trump threatens to “annex the Strait of Hormuz”; Iran angrily tells the U.S. to “face the fact that it has been defeated”! Bloomberg warns the 2 countries are now trapped in “a prolonged war of attrition that no one can win”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The military conflict between the United States and Iran has developed into a war of attrition lasting more than half a year. The Strait of Hormuz is effectively closed, and crude oil prices have surged. President Trump has repeatedly made hardline remarks, but there is no sign of a breakthrough.
The U.S.-Iran war of attrition explained: Tehran’s economy on high alert—why can’t Trump bring Iran down?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Iran is continuing its war of attrition with the United States, seeking to force U.S. concessions through economic and military pressure. Despite a severe deterioration in the domestic economy, the government is continuing its strategy of patience.
How much should a couple earn to be considered well-off? The Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics releases the latest average household income—check with one click how many people you out-earn.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan's Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics released household disposable income figures for 2025. Hsinchu City ranked first at ¥1.604 million, while Hsinchu County surpassed Taipei City to take second place. Growth in the AI and semiconductor industries is driving regional economies.
Verdict handed down in case accusing Tsai Ing-wen of document forgery over her dissertation; Peng Wen-je responds.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Media personality Peng Wenzheng sued former President Tsai Ing-wen over the submission of her doctoral dissertation, alleging forgery of documents, but the Supreme Court dismissed his appeal. Peng has 17 lawsuits ongoing domestically and internationally, with political and legal repercussions spreading.
9-year-old girl diagnosed with precocious puberty! It’s not fried chicken; doctor reveals 4 lifestyle habits that could leave your child 8cm shorter.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A 9-year-old girl in Dongguan, China, was diagnosed with precocious puberty, and her bone age was 3 years ahead. Lifestyle habits are considered the main cause, and her final height could be 8cm below the genetic prediction.
How much should a 40-year-old earn to be considered well-off? The Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics releases the latest salary figures—check with one click how many people you out-earn in each age group.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan's Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics released the results of its 2025 household income and expenditure survey, showing that average annual income hit a record high across all age groups. The figure was particularly high among those aged 45–54, reaching NT$982,000, amid economic growth and minimum-wage increases.
Why does the yen keep falling despite joint U.S.-Japan intervention in currency markets? A look at the decline of the world’s fourth-largest economy.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Despite Japan and the United States carrying out historic foreign exchange interventions, the yen remains weak, highlighting the structural crisis facing Japan's economy. The yen's decline is reducing the purchasing power of Japan's middle class and raising companies' import costs, making a sustained economic recovery difficult.
The truly wealthy don’t drive Ferraris or Mercedes-Benzes! Japanese expert reveals the rich’s new approach to choosing cars: 1 brand is becoming a low-key favorite.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A shift in consumer preferences toward driving experiences and a brand's history and story is cited as a reason Japan's wealthy are choosing McLaren over Ferrari and Mercedes-Benz. Japan is McLaren's second-largest market worldwide.
Chen Shui-bian laments that entering politics ‘dragged his whole family down’ and feels for Chen Chih-chung: His political path has been even rougher than mine.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Former President Chen Shui-bian publicly thanked his son, Chen Chih-chung, for his longstanding contributions to the family, and lamented that his son’s political path had been even more difficult than his own. The gesture highlights the toll politics takes on politicians’ families.
Hatsune Miku’s MAGICAL MIRAI 2026 takes on a lyrical theme song for the first time; organizers reveal the creative culture’s core driving force.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Hatsune Miku’s MAGICAL MIRAI 2026 features a lyrical theme song for the first time and incorporates a new performance format. Organizers say flexible settings are the core driving force behind a global creative culture.
Trump keeps deploying U.S. forces, and signs of strain are showing in U.S. military dominance: The aircraft carrier Lincoln has gone 250 days without a port call for rest, leaving crew members mentally and physically broken and wanting to jump overboard.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The アメリカ海軍 aircraft carrier Aaron Lincoln has gone more than 250 days without calling at port, leaving its crew suffering from extreme fatigue and poor living conditions. Lawmakers and family members are concerned about health effects, and calls for the government to provide an explanation are growing.
Zhang Linghe and Ding Yuxi lose out! Online poll of the TOP10 most-loved male leads in mainland Chinese dramas names him the winner: looks and acting are both on point, with formidable skill and talent.
U.S. and Iran offer conflicting accounts of control over the strait! Iran says it has reached an agreement with Oman on passage arrangements.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Iran announced a new navigation agreement with Oman for the Strait of Hormuz, but the United States countered with a claim of sovereignty. Geopolitical tensions are rising, as are crude oil prices.
The August bull market in U.S. stocks is back! AI and tech stocks are soaring, but the Goldilocks rally may carry hidden risks.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
U.S. stocks strengthened in August, with AI and technology shares surging, but concerns over long-term interest rates and the fiscal deficit have raised doubts about the staying power of the “Goldilocks” rally.
Ennoconn’s profit is expected to grow strongly this year as benefits from its acquisition of Kontron become evident.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Ennoconn Technology expects strong profit growth this year. Its stake in Kontron reached 49.4% following the acquisition, with integration benefits expected to become evident next year. Three core businesses and physical AI are driving its global expansion, with a target ROE of 20% by 2030.
Taiwan's stock index has rebounded 2,691 points since August and is rising toward 46,000 points. Buying by foreign investors and institutional investors is accelerating, while a stronger New Taiwan dollar is also providing support. There is resistance to further gains in the short term, but inflows of funds are underpinning the market.
Taiwan stocks’ recovery rally: 6 active ETFs lead the rebound, with gains back in the 7-8 tenths range this year.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
After technology stock valuations were corrected in July, Taiwan’s stock market staged a sharp rebound in August, bringing the benchmark’s year-to-date gain back to 60%. Among actively managed Taiwan stock ETFs, 6 gained more than 70%, including Active Uni Taiwan Growth and Active Fuh Hwa Future 50. Analysts expect the market to fluctuate at high levels but maintain a bullish trend over the medium term.
ASUS server shipments are strong and high-end PCs make up a larger share, brightening Q3 outlook and boosting margins.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
ASUS's operating margin rose 2.8% in Q2, driven by rapid growth in its server business and a higher share of high-end PCs. Strong performance is expected to continue in Q3, fueled by AI demand.
AI stocks account for more than 7 tenths of holdings! 00980A distributes 0.638 yuan, with an annualized yield of 12%, a record high—buy by this date at the latest to receive the distribution.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Nomura Asset Management's ETF “00980A,” with more than 70% of its holdings in AI-related stocks, achieved an annualized distribution yield of 12%. It goes ex-dividend on August 18, with payment on September 11. Investors must buy by the 17th.
[Live course from the National Federation] The 115 Year Family Physician Program 2.0 physician continuing education course will be held on August 21, 115 (Friday). Please