Wildfires threaten the world as Canada's firefighting powerhouse becomes a hot commodity
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Wildfires around the world have driven a surge in demand for Canada's Canadair firefighting planes. Constrained by hand-built production, deliveries are booked through 2033, and De Havilland is seeking a large government order to expand production.
Facts
Canadair firefighting planes have a huge 6,100-liter water tank
De Havilland restarted the Canadair production line in 2022
It has received orders for 38 planes, with the first 2 expected to be delivered as early as 2028
A firm federal order for 50 planes would allow it to establish a second production line
Each firefighting plane costs about 80 million Canadian dollars
Is a referendum really the way to decide on caning? The elderly could be beaten to death; lawyer warns women could be beaten into infertility, while even Singapore does not impose the penalty
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Kuomintang proposed a referendum on legalizing caning, and it was passed by the Legislative Yuan. Lawyer Lu Chiu-yuan pointed to the physical risks to older people and women and criticized society’s bloodthirstiness.
Tomorrow's weather: rain and storms sweep across Taiwan! Heavy rain continues for 6 days, turning red on the maps; a new typhoon may form afterward—next week's forecast
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Central Weather Administration announced that a low-pressure belt would bring heavy rain across Taiwan for about a week. Local downpours are expected south of Yunlin, where people should remain alert, and the continued high temperatures will also increase the risk of heatstroke.
Taipei ranks only 3rd! Statistics bureau releases TOP 10 average household incomes; champion's annual income tops 2 million yuan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics released 2025 household disposable income data, with Hsinchu City leading at more than 2.04 million yuan and Taipei City ranking 3rd. Growth in the technology sector is reshaping regional economies, while household incomes continue to rise nationwide.
Is the high-speed rail fare going up? New N700ST train arrives in Taiwan; Shih Che drops a bombshell: fares to be reviewed when service officially begins
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The first set of Taiwan High Speed Rail's next-generation N700ST trains has arrived in Taiwan. Chair Shih Che announced a review of fares, unchanged for 20 years, and said flexible pricing will be introduced in 2028 to improve service and ensure financial sustainability.
Is Taiwan the world's most dangerous place? Hsieh Chin-ho visits North Korea, says Taiwan Strait barrier is far more reliable than the 38th Parallel
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Hsieh Chin-ho, chairman of Wealth Magazine, rejected The Economist's label of Taiwan as the "most dangerous" place. Drawing on his visit to North Korea, he compared the Taiwan Strait with the Korean Peninsula and said the Taiwan Strait's geographic barrier is more reliable, while differences in political systems have led to sharply divergent fates for North and South Korea.
Companies mentioned：The Economist、Wealth & Trust Media
Store water now! 10 counties and cities face major outages tomorrow, with some areas without water for up to 11 hours starting in the morning; check outage and low-pressure areas near you with one tap
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Some areas in 10 counties and cities across Taiwan will face water outages or reduced water pressure starting Aug. 16. New Taipei City will see outages lasting up to 11 hours, and residents have been urged to store water in advance and prepare pumps.
Jaguar Type 01 luxury electric cabin unveiled! Central vertical spine design and individual spaces throughout; official debut set for this date
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Jaguar unveiled the interior design of its first mass-production EV, the Type 01. Featuring a central vertical hub and 1,000 PS of power, it embodies the company’s electrification strategy and is scheduled to be officially unveiled on Oct. 6.
Taichung Shopping Festival wins silver in the public-sector category at the U.S. International Business Awards, boosting the local commercial district economy
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Taichung Shopping Festival won a silver award in the public-sector category at the U.S. International Business Awards for using digital technology to connect government, businesses and the public and build a cross-industry collaborative ecosystem, demonstrating the international innovative strength of its festival-driven economy.
Musk wants to move data centers into space, while South Korea is heading for the ocean: aiming to become one of the world's top AI powers, it plans to sink one hundred thousand servers into the deep sea
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
To overcome its land constraints and AI cooling challenges, South Korea is advancing an undersea data center project expected to house one hundred thousand servers, with the goal of becoming one of the world's 3 leading AI powers.
Fueled by a surge in demand for AI servers, Kuen Ling Technology's share price topped NT$10,000, making it the 3rd Taiwan-listed stock to reach that level. Founder Lin Tsung-chi's net worth soared, at one point making him Taiwan's richest person and highlighting the high value and global competitiveness of precision manufacturing.
2026 (115) second-half calendar: leave-planning guide is here! How to turn 5 holiday breaks into 10 days off; 台鐵 and high-speed rail ticket sale dates at a glance
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan will have several holiday breaks in the second half of 2026, including a 4-day Mid-Autumn Festival and Teachers' Day break and 3-day National Day breaks. People can use annual leave to extend their time off, and 台鐵 and high-speed rail have announced ticket sale dates.
Lee Yuan angrily says cuts to Ministry of Culture budget would "destroy the nation and its people"; Taiwan People's Party retorts: stop guilt-tripping us, this year's 28.6 billion is more than last year's
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Culture Minister Lee Yuan criticized cuts to the Ministry of Culture’s budget as “cultural destruction,” while the Taiwan People’s Party countered that the budget was higher than the previous year’s. The political divisions have been laid bare.
Taking credit for "Nvidia coming to Taipei"? Chen Shih-chung blasts Chiang Wan-an: "Hideous," just trying to bask in reflected glory
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Chen Shih-chung, a minister without portfolio in the Executive Yuan, criticized Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an for having no achievements and accused him of self-promotion over “NVIDIA’s move to Taipei.” He urged people to support Shen Po-yang.
Should helmets go in the garbage truck or recycling? A look at the rules in every county and city in Taiwan—avoid a fine of NT$6,000 for disposing of one incorrectly
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Guidelines have been compiled on how to properly dispose of helmets, covering the sorting rules in municipalities nationwide. Improper disposal could result in a fine of up to 6000 yen.
(8/10 to 8/16) Top news of the week! New National Health Insurance law takes effect nationwide on 8/10 / China Airlines shuts down "this mainland route" / 1 private university set to close after 61 years
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Recent major news in Taiwan includes the National Health Insurance law taking effect, new taxi rules, a private university merger, route changes and the distribution of senior-citizen allowances. These policy changes have significant impacts on people's lives and industry development.
Fined NT$1,200 for parking in a roadside white-line space! Police explain the right way to do it; many drivers have missed this
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taichung and Kaohsiung have added designated parking areas for motorcycles and bicycles. Cars parked there will be fined NT$600 to NT$1,200, and drivers are reminded to check road markings and vehicle restrictions.
Explainer: Kim Jong Un's "war economy"—how the North Korean regime is staying afloat through the Russia-Ukraine war, and whether people's lives have improved
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
North Korea is earning huge sums through military support for Russia, strengthening Kim Jong Un’s power base. However, living conditions for ordinary citizens have not improved, and the country remains internationally isolated.
Announcement of the Teams Qualifying for the Main Tournament of the “MJS Presents 12th JC Cup U-11 Boys and Girls Soccer Tournament”
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
September 5 (Sat.) and 6 (Sun.), 2026
A total of 8 teams will participate by invitation
The tournament is being held for the 12th time this year
Companies mentioned：公益社団法人日本青年会議所、一般社団法人日本サッカー名蹴会、株式会社ミロク情報サービス、バーモス恵庭FC、FC LIBERTA 宮城、上尾朝日FC、ISS.F.Cサッカークラブ、カターレ富山、DREAM FC、東山Jr.FC、F.C. CORMORUNT JUNIOR、FCアンジョイ、さつきSC、スポルティング・クルーベ・デ・ポルトゥガル、FCポルト、Ellë Football Academy、Rising Garuda Indonesia East Java U11、NCRFA U11 選抜チーム、慶州華浪U-11優秀チーム、Little Football Academy、Taoyuan Falcon S、栃木シティ
[Official Website Exclusive] 🔹90-Day Advance Booking Discount🔹Special offer: Stay at a great price at a hotel right in front of the Niseko ski slopes! Enjoy a ski and snowboard trip with the finest fresh powder first thing in the morning
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
Reservations made at least 90 days before the stay
45 company-owned studios in 4 years — “the SILK” continues to take the Pilates industry by storm and launches a full-scale nationwide franchise expansion
[小林製薬 Red Yeast Rice Incident] “Puberulic acid” spread without securing evidence — A thorough examination of 大阪市保健所’s “major blunder” and Mayor 横山英幸’s response
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
Questionnaire dated Reiwa 8, January 29
Document 3 dated Reiwa 6, May 29
Detailed food poisoning report dated Reiwa 7, March 19
“Demand for an Apology and Compensation” dated Reiwa 8, August 9
[TAC Civil Service] A former deputy ward mayor and recruitment officer share their insights! Free online guidance on changing careers to public service for working professionals on 8/20 (Thu.)
[TAC Civil Service] “Your First Step” Orientation to Ease Your Worries About Getting Started with Your Studies | Free Online Trial Lecture on 8/20 (Thu.)
[Held 8/19 (Wed.); free to attend] 72.3% are positive about the hometown resident registration system, while 97.9% support using external funding — Results of a survey of 242 municipalities nationwide, 3rd release [制度・財源編]
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
72.3% are positive about engaging with the hometown resident registration system
52.9% are also positive about using tools and services
YouTube channel “すずゆうチャンネル” surpasses 130,000 subscribers! 『Ｒ18世界史』, adult-oriented world history trivia by a hugely popular prep-school instructor, now on sale
Major announcement just before the release of 賀東招二’s latest work, 『機動転生』! A collaboration video with the YouTube show “わしゃがなTV” will be released at 20:00 on August 27 (Thu.)!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
A humanoid mobile weapon 18 m tall
・Release date: August 20, 2026 (Thu.)
Release date and time: August 27, 2026 (Thu.), 20:00
AI chips hide US$70 billion in "phantom liabilities"! Nvidia and Broadcom off-balance-sheet guarantees spark concerns over bond-market risks
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
NVIDIA and Broadcom are offering residual value guarantees (RVGs) to support financing for AI chip purchases, creating $70 billion in off-balance-sheet liabilities. Bond markets are concerned these could turn into actual losses in a downturn, and credit rating agencies are also stepping up their vigilance.
Companies mentioned：NVIDIA、Broadcom、Meta、Apollo Global Management、Blackstone、Anthropic、BlackRock、Goldman Sachs
The US withdraws its last aircraft carrier in the Pacific! Experts warn China could seize the opportunity to showcase its military strength.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The U.S. Navy’s George Washington has moved from the Pacific to the Middle East, leaving the western Pacific temporarily without an aircraft carrier. Some warn that China could use this gap to showcase its military advantage.
Companies mentioned：Center for Strategic and International Studies、Hudson Institute、Cato Institute、Quincy Institute
The US pressures allies to choose sides on AI! Joining China’s AI framework could lead to exclusion from the “Pax Silica” alliance.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The United States has signaled that countries participating in “Pax Silica” will be barred from also joining a China-led AI framework. Kazakhstan has drawn attention for joining both camps, as the battle for AI supremacy intensifies.