AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-16 12:00–15:00 JSThttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 66 items from 4 sources; Japan, 25 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en 星宇航空's art aircraft, featuring a golden mountain motif, arrives in Taiwan; it will make its maiden flight to Tokyo Narita on Aug. 20https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011468https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011468Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:47:41 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Vendor at 花蓮東大門夜市 attacked; man who wielded a club sent to prosecutors by policehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011467https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011467Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:36:38 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taichung City Councilor Yang Dianzhong bids farewell to his late wife, saying meeting her in this life was his greatest happinesshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011464https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011464Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:35:36 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 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 huntshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011465https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011465Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:33:34 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA AI-generated fakes proliferate; “heartwarming” wildlife photos could become a threat to conservationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011466https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011466Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:32:32 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taichung man teaches himself to modify guns and hides them in a banana plantation; Taipei police painstakingly investigate and seize 10 firearmshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011462https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011462Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:27:28 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA National badminton ranking tournament: Wang Tzu-wei wins men's singles Group A title again after 10 yearshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011463https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011463Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:25:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Kaohsiung police expand inspections; drugs found at dance club, more than 200 people taken in for checkshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011460https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011460Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:16:23 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Magnitude 7.7 earthquake in Indonesia kills 48; thousands of disaster victims await aidhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011457https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011457Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:15:21 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 林飛帆 takes on challenge to unpack emergency go-bag; first-aid kit, instant noodles and the Little Orange Book includedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011458https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011458Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:11:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA林飛帆 took part in the 英國在台辦事處's town resilience exercise, unpacking and sharing his emergency go-bag and promoting disaster preparedness guidelines. 健行小牛's disappointment turned into motivation; 台中二中猛牛 baseball team wins championship trophyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011459https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011459Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:10:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFormer 健行小牛 baseball team players gathered to form「台中二中猛牛」, which came from behind to win the national community youth baseball tournament. Sanae Takaichi pays respects to Yasukuni Shrine from afar and makes a ritual offering; China criticizes it as a challenge to the international orderhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011455https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011455Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:03:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taiwan's only Alishan Tree Spirit Pagoda holds a rite to comfort the spirits of 100,000 treeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011394https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011394Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:56:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Tainan holds coming-of-age ceremony for 16-year-olds; boat trip on the canal offers wishes for a successful voyagehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011330https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011330Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:40:10 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Kim Jong Un writes to Putin; both sides reaffirm closer North Korea-Russia cooperationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011254https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011254Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:26:08 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA University placement admission results to be announced 8/17; results available online from 9 a.m.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011219https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011219Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:23:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Access to COVID-19 rapid tests restricted; doctors call for broader public eligibility during outbreakshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011218https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011218Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:19:03 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Magnitude 6.1 earthquake off Vanuatu; no damage reported so farhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011215https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011215Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:16:01 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA New high-speed rail train enters the Yanchao depot, drawing crowds along the route to take photoshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011216https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011216Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:15:59 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Iran conflict strains U.S. aircraft carrier deployments; a gap could emerge in the western Pacifichttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011217https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011217Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:14:57 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA LPGA Portland Classic: Hsu Wei-ling shoots 71 in 3rd roundhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011209https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011209Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:02:55 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Heavy rain and flooding hit Indiana, killing 5 and forcing hundreds to evacuatehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011085https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011085Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:50:52 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Legislative Yuan to hold talks on unmanned vehicle bill on the 20th; KMT advocates establishing a long-term systemhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011086https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011086Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:49:50 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taiwanese students win 1 gold, 2 silver and 1 honorable mention at International Olympiad in Informaticshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011082https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011082Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:38:48 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Bee attack during survey in Pingtung protected area; helicopter airlifts bodies of 2 men down mountainhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011083https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011083Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:36:46 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 饒慶鈴 investigation sparks controversy over selling out Taiwan; 沈伯洋 accuses 蔣萬安 of spreading rumorshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011084https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011084Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:36:44 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA White dolphin makes landfall in China; remnant circulation has battered the region for 1 week, causing casualtieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011080https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011080Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:30:42 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Crowds drawn by events on 8/15; Taipei Metro sets August Saturday ridership recordhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011081https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011081Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:29:21 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 2026 Basketball Hall of Fame induction ceremony attended by 瑞佛斯, 史陶德邁爾 and othershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011077https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011077Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:26:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Passengers trapped in elevator at Taoyuan airport; airport operator repairs it, freeing 23 peoplehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011078https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011078Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:25:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 陸戰隊新式戰鬥背心導入人因工程 模組化套件貼合軀幹https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011079https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011079Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:25:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Brazilian election looms as Lula and Bolsonaro camps both face investigationshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011074https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011074Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:23:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Hualien offers fall and winter group-tour incentives; stay 2 nights or more and visit Hakka villages for up to 30,000https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011072https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011072Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:19:10 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 立法院通過鞭刑入法等3公投 中選會預計8/21審議https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011073https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011073Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:16:08 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA LLB Junior League: Lin Guan-qin pitches a shutout win; Xinming to face West representatives for titlehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011070https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011070Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:14:05 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Rain area expands; heavy rain advisory issued for Taipei metropolitan area and 16 counties and citieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011071https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011071Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:12:03 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Kaohsiung Sanmin Sports Center gym upgrades; free trial extended through 9/15https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011061https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011061Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:04:01 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Marine Corps' new combat vest can be rapidly removed in 2 seconds, improving TCCC battlefield trauma carehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011062https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011062Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:01:59 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 江澤民百歲冥誕前人民日報全版緬懷 不忘強調忠於習近平https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2010940https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2010940Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:48:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA AppHarbr publishes guidelines for addressing brand impersonation adshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011461https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011461Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:19:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【令和8年8月 千葉県豪雨】床下浸水・水害による住宅被害の緊急対応を開始しましたhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011456https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011456Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:03:18 +0900JapanPR TIMES [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 Omotesandohttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011391https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011391Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES “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 5https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011392https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011392Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:54:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES ノジマTリーグ 2026-2027シーズン 公式戦 8月16日開催 トップおとめピンポンズ名古屋 vs 日本ペイントマレッツ 対戦オーダー発表https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011393https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011393Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:50:27 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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!!!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011328https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011328Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:33:15 +0900JapanPR TIMES “Tainan Tourism Day” to be held at Belluna Domehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011329https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011329Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:30:14 +0900JapanPR TIMES [New opening in Morioka] Storage facility “スペラボmarum店” to open on September 1, 2026!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011252https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011252Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES ノジマTリーグ 2026-2027シーズン 公式戦 8月16日開催 静岡ジェード vs 木下マイスター東京 対戦オーダー発表https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011253https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011253Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:28:28 +0900JapanPR TIMES 2027姫路城オリジナルカレンダー受注開始のお知らせhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011210https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011210Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:08:06 +0900JapanPR TIMES Pre-registration now open for “波乱水世界”! Let’s build an offshore base together in a post-apocalyptic worldhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011214https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011214Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [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]https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011213https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011213Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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 openhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011212https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011212Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES “Monster Hunter Puzzles: Felyne Isles” event “[Return] Explore the Hidden Realm Together! <Herbivore Dragon Hard Shell>” now underway!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011211https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011211Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Sketter begins offering its system free of charge to support disaster-hit areas in Kumamoto Prefecturehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011147https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011147Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:49:18 +0900JapanPR TIMES 仮想通貨詐欺の送金先追跡を1件9,800円で。株式会社ベストが暗号資産の資金追跡サービス「CryptoTracer」を提供開始https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011148https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011148Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:45:45 +0900JapanPR TIMES 17 pages of “Getting Started with Decision Design in the AI Era” now available freehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011075https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011075Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:24:05 +0900JapanPR TIMES Taichi Saotome-starring “TOKYO INSIDE CLUB-The Last Dance-” to air on 日テレプラス on September 27!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011076https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011076Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:15:08 +0900JapanPR TIMES The more you build, the more you can feel the car’s heartbeat. BLDB’s “Mechanical Car Fair” is now onhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011063https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011063Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:03:51 +0900JapanPR TIMES 松崎ナオ、年内3作連続配信リリースが決定！第一弾「ウアワ」は本日８月16日より配信開始！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011069https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011069Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES マツキヨココカラでLIPS×ちいかわキャンペーンを実施中！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011068https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011068Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Sept. 19 (Sat.): TV anime “Detective Conan” × J.League collaboration day, “Conan Day,” announced!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011067https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011067Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【『Dancing☆Starプリキュア』The Stage PARTY】Exclusive live broadcast of 2 performances on 8/23 (Sun.) confirmed on ニコニコ生放送https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011066https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011066Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011065https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011065Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES スカチャン・ヤジマリー。主宰イベント『無限ヤジマリー。』恵比寿ザ・ガーデンホールで9月18日（金）開催決定！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011064https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011064Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES “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”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011395https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011395Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:44:21 +0900Taiwan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 returnhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011396https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011396Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:38:33 +0900Taiwan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?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011397https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011397Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:05:14 +0900Taiwan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-Pacifichttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011398https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011398Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:01:43 +0900Taiwan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 apartmenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011149https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011149Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:56:06 +0900Taiwan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 requesthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011150https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011150Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:49:14 +0900Taiwan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” ambitionshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011152https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011152Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0900Taiwan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”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011151https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011151Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0900Taiwan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?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011153https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011153Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:15:33 +0900Taiwan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.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011154https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011154Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:05:40 +0900Taiwan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.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011155https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011155Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:02:10 +0900Taiwan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.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011001https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011001Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0900Taiwan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.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011002https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011002Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:45:27 +0900Taiwan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.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011003https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011003Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:45:19 +0900Taiwan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.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011004https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011004Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:30:00 +0900Taiwan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.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011005https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011005Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:24:02 +0900Taiwan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.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011006https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011006Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:23:47 +0900Taiwan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.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011007https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011007Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:15:45 +0900Taiwan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.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011008https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011008Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:04:59 +0900Taiwan風傳媒2026年夏の中国ドラマで、侯明昊が『雀骨』の蕭無衣役で人気男性俳優1位に選ばれた。高いルックスと演技力が評価され、ネットで大きな反響を呼んでいる。 U.S. and Iran offer conflicting accounts of control over the strait! Iran says it has reached an agreement with Oman on passage arrangements.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011331https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011331Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:10:02 +0900Taiwan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.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011087https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011087Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:10:03 +0900Taiwan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.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011088https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011088Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:06:51 +0900Taiwan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. 〈台股風向球〉8月來反彈2700點 4萬6關前籌碼面轉強有助驚驚漲格局https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2010941https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2010941Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:37:45 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網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.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2010942https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2010942Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:25:05 +0900Taiwan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.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2010943https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2010943Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:24:10 +0900Taiwan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.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2010944https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2010944Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:21:38 +0900Taiwan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). Pleasehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011308https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-12/index-en.html#n2011308Sun, 16 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan中華民國醫師公會全國聯合會