# AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-16 18:00–21:00 JST

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 50 items from 3 sources; Japan, 16 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## 巴菲特's Berkshire Hathaway increases its stake in Alphabet, making it its third-largest holding

- Published: 2026-08-16T20:17:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608160183.aspx
- anchor: #n2016744
- Companies mentioned: 巴菲特、波克夏海瑟威、Alphabet、谷歌、YouTube、蘋果、美國運通、可口可樂、美國銀行、CNBC

Facts:
- Stake size increased 83%
- Holds nearly 106 million shares of Alphabet
- Worth about $37.8 billion
- Up from 57.8 million shares 3 months ago
- Worth $66 billion
- Worth $51.3 billion
- Bought $23.5 billion worth of stocks
- Sold $3.7 billion worth
- Cash holdings fell to $364.7 billion on June 30
- Down from $380.2 billion on March 31

## Former British diplomat analyzes Xi Jinping's plan to attack Taiwan, says it would be extremely difficult and risky

- Published: 2026-08-16T20:12:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608160182.aspx
- anchor: #n2016741
- Companies mentioned: 太陽報、皇家聯合軍事研究所

Facts:
- Chinese forces would have to cross about 100 miles of rough seas
- Only about 13 beaches are suitable for landing

## Falling birthrate takes toll: China had nearly 220,000 fewer kindergarten teachers in 2025

- Published: 2026-08-16T20:11:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202608160181.aspx
- anchor: #n2016742
- Companies mentioned: 西安美术学院、山西电子科技学院、驻马店幼儿师范高等专科学校、衡阳幼儿师范高等专科学校、广州幼儿师范高等专科学校、婁底幼儿师范高等专科学校、鹽城幼儿师范高等专科学校

Facts:
- Down about 7.7% from 2024
- The country had 2.6126 million full-time preschool teachers
- The figure was 2.8319 million in 2024
- China had 219,300 fewer full-time kindergarten teachers last year

## Rakuten Monkeys' foreign-player duo shows promise; Dawesheng has yet to drive in a run, but manager Tseng is not worried

- Published: 2026-08-16T20:10:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608160180.aspx
- anchor: #n2016743
- Companies mentioned: 楽天モンキーズ、味全ドラゴンズ

Facts:
- Wick had 3 hits and 2 RBIs in a single game today
- Wick had 3 hits and 2 RBIs in a single game today, plus 1 stolen base
- Dawesheng went 1-for-5 with a double
- The Rakuten Monkeys beat the Wei Chuan Dragons 5-1
- Dawesheng has yet to record an RBI in 9 appearances in the CPBL first team

## 台中刑大偵查副隊長疑酒駕拒測 拔官調職後續調查從重嚴懲

- Published: 2026-08-16T20:05:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608160179.aspx
- anchor: #n2016737
- Companies mentioned: 台中市刑警大隊、新竹縣警察局新埔分局、警大

Facts:
- Deputy Squad Leader Wang is 33 years old
- Graduated from 警大, class 80
- Was off duty on the 16th
- At 2:55 a.m. on the 16th

## 北市刑大科偵隊長涉洩密 北檢聲押禁見獲准

- Published: 2026-08-16T20:04:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608160178.aspx
- anchor: #n2016738
- Companies mentioned: 台北市警察局、台北地檢署、台北地方法院

Facts:
- 1 incident carries 2 major demerits

## Chinese visitors down 56%, but Japan tourism remains strong as travelers from Taiwan, South Korea, Europe and the U.S. fill the gap

- Published: 2026-08-16T20:01:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608160177.aspx
- anchor: #n2016736
- Companies mentioned: 日本共同社、日本政府觀光局（JNTO）、日本立教大學、太宰府天滿宮、JTB

Facts:
- The number of Chinese visitors to Japan in the first 6 months of this year plunged 56.4% from the same period last year
- Japan received about 21.08 million foreign visitors from January to June this year
- Just 2% below the same period in 2025, which set a record
- Preliminary spending by foreign visitors on accommodation and shopping in Japan rose 1.3% to 4.85 trillion yen
- 太宰府天滿宮, a well-known tourist attraction in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, draws about 10 million visitors each year from across Japan and overseas
- The number of Japanese traveling overseas topped 20 million in 2019
- But it plunged after the COVID-19 outbreak, totaling 14.73 million in 2025
- The figure was 6.94 million in the first half of this year
- The number of Japanese travelers going abroad during this summer holiday period is expected to fall 8.8% from a year earlier to 2.17 million
- The number of Japanese travelers going abroad during this summer holiday period is expected to fall 8.8% from a year earlier

## Lin Tzu-wei drives in 2 runs with 2 hits to help the Rakuten Monkeys beat the Dragons and snap their losing streak

- Published: 2026-08-16T19:57:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608160176.aspx
- anchor: #n2016675
- Companies mentioned: 楽天モンキーズ、味全ドラゴンズ

Facts:
- The Rakuten Monkeys beat the Wei Chuan Dragons 5-1
- Lin Tzu-wei had 2 hits and 2 RBIs
- Earned his 3rd win of the season

## Taiwanese girl group HUR+ to throw first pitch for the Lions; captain Li Shan-zhen's father was a national little league player

- Published: 2026-08-16T19:38:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608160175.aspx
- anchor: #n2016610
- Companies mentioned: HUR+、統一7-ELEVEn獅、富邦悍將、合作金庫

Facts:
- All 9 members of HUR+ delivered a stellar performance of 4 songs

## Heavy rain triggers deadly flooding in Spain, leaving 2 dead and 2 injured; 7 regions under yellow alert

- Published: 2026-08-16T19:30:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608160174.aspx
- anchor: #n2016609

Facts:
- 2 elderly women died
- 2 infants were injured
- 7 regions

## 浪花兄弟 take part in Pingtung City celebrity talks and performances, thanking 周杰倫 for giving them the chance to pursue their dreams

- Published: 2026-08-16T19:27:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202608160173.aspx
- anchor: #n2016545
- Companies mentioned: 浪花兄弟、周杰倫、屏東市公所、中央社、公視、無罪推定

Facts:
- 2026 Pingtung City Celebrity Talks and Performances

## Rising U.S. prices concern voters as 川普's promise from 2 years ago faces renewed scrutiny

- Published: 2026-08-16T19:25:35+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608160172.aspx
- anchor: #n2016546
- Companies mentioned: 川普、拜登、賀錦麗、路透社、益普索、美國勞工統計局、白宮

Facts:
- Prices of these items rose 3.4%

## 毒駕男雪隧開車左右搖擺 警方攔查送辦

- Published: 2026-08-16T19:17:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608160171.aspx
- anchor: #n2016500
- Companies mentioned: 國道公路警察局、第9公路警察大隊

Facts:
- The 57-year-old driver, surnamed Li

## 台塑石化 leaves gasoline and diesel prices unchanged

- Published: 2026-08-16T19:16:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608160170.aspx
- anchor: #n2016501
- Companies mentioned: 台塑石化

Facts:
- 92-octane unleaded gasoline costs NT$30.5 per liter
- 95+ octane unleaded gasoline costs NT$32 per liter
- 98-octane unleaded gasoline costs NT$34 per liter
- Premium diesel costs NT$29.1 per liter

## Support group for dentist Shen Po-yang established; Hsiao Bi-khim says he has 4 qualities needed in a capital city mayor

- Published: 2026-08-16T19:10:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608160169.aspx
- anchor: #n2016499
- Companies mentioned: 台北市牙醫師沈伯洋後援會、民進黨、中央社、阿姆斯特丹

Facts:
- 4 qualities of a capital city mayor
- 30 to 40 cities around the world are already doing this
- 阿姆斯特丹's 3-year study

## CPBL game between the Hawks and Brothers at Taichung Intercontinental postponed due to rain; makeup game set for 10/4 at the same venue

- Published: 2026-08-16T19:01:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608160168.aspx
- anchor: #n2016497
- Companies mentioned: 台鋼雄鷹、中信兄弟、中華職棒聯盟

Facts:
- The 5th CPBL game postponed due to rain in August
- A total of 6 makeup games are now scheduled for Oct. 3 and 4

## SK divorce case: Choi Tae-won appeals, seeking to pay his settlement with cash and shares

- Published: 2026-08-16T18:59:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608160167.aspx
- anchor: #n2016498
- Companies mentioned: SK集團、SK

Facts:
- Must pay his ex-wife Noh So-young 944 billion won
- About NT$20.9 billion
- SK shares have plunged more than 30% recently

## 卡達 denies detaining 伊朗 pilots, says it has contacted Tehran

- Published: 2026-08-16T18:59:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608160166.aspx
- anchor: #n2016434
- Companies mentioned: 卡達、伊朗、紅十字國際委員會、伊朗塔斯尼姆通訊社、法斯通訊社

Facts:
- 3 伊朗 pilots
- Held for more than 6 months

## Don't ignore varicose veins: 4 ways to protect your legs and avoid blood clots

- Published: 2026-08-16T18:56:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608160165.aspx
- anchor: #n2016435
- Companies mentioned: 林口长庚医院、美国医学会雜誌（JAMA）、桃园长庚医院

Facts:
- Patients with varicose veins face 5.3 times the risk of developing deep vein thrombosis as the general population
- The risk of pulmonary embolism rises 1.73 times
- 約2成的成年人受靜脈曲張困擾
- Elevate your legs about 15 to 20 centimeters above your heart

## Japan launches Mars moon probe, potentially revealing the origins of Phobos and other moons for the first time

- Published: 2026-08-16T18:56:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ait/202608160164.aspx
- anchor: #n2016436
- Companies mentioned: 日本宇宙航空研究開發機構、三菱電機

Facts:
- MMX weighs about 4.5 metric tons
- About 5 meters long
- About 9 meters wide
- Land on Phobos, about 6,000 kilometers from Mars
- About 20 to 30 kilometers in diameter
- The capsule containing the samples is expected to be dropped in a desert area of Australia in 2031

## Ho Hsin-chun criticizes Chiang Chi-chen for only verbally supporting the drone industry; Chiang says Taichung should lead its development

- Published: 2026-08-16T18:51:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608160163.aspx
- anchor: #n2016372
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨、國民黨、民眾黨

Facts:
- 115年度 central government general budget proposal

## Wildfires threaten the world as Canada's firefighting powerhouse becomes a hot commodity

- Published: 2026-08-16T18:43:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608160162.aspx
- anchor: #n2016371
- Companies mentioned: Canadair、Bombardier、De Havilland

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

## A broad low-pressure system will affect the area for a week; moisture will peak on the 17th, bringing a risk of localized heavy rain south of Yunlin

- Published: 2026-08-16T18:37:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608160161.aspx
- anchor: #n2016368
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、中央氣象署

Facts:
- Highs in western Taiwan will reach around 34 to 35 degrees Celsius
- 32 to 33 degrees in eastern Taiwan
- Localized highs above 36 degrees

## 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Indonesia kills at least 51; a look back at the country's deadliest quakes in the past decade

- Published: 2026-08-16T18:19:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608160160.aspx
- anchor: #n2016365
- Companies mentioned: 印尼國家災害應變總署（BNPB）

Facts:
- Magnitude 7.7 earthquake
- At least 51 people were killed
- The earthquake killed 4,141 people
- 4,438 people were injured
- 705 people are missing
- More than 110,000 homes were damaged or destroyed
- A shallow magnitude-5.6 inland earthquake
- 602 people were killed
- 7,810 people were injured
- More than 56,000 homes were damaged
- Magnitude 7.0 earthquake
- At least 518 people were killed
- A magnitude-6.2 earthquake
- It killed 107 people
- A shallow magnitude-6.5 earthquake
- The earthquake killed 96 people

## 車長3年2次酒駕 台鐵：隱匿不報將懲處

- Published: 2026-08-16T18:17:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608160159.aspx
- anchor: #n2016366
- Companies mentioned: 台鐵

Facts:
- 2 drunk-driving incidents in 3 years
- 1 veteran 台鐵 train conductor

## 孫易磊連2天中繼登板 投1局3上3下仍飆速156公里

- Published: 2026-08-16T18:03:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608160147.aspx
- anchor: #n2016359
- Companies mentioned: 北海道日本火腿鬥士隊、歐力士猛牛隊

Facts:
- His fastest pitch still reached 156 kph
- 最終以13比7擊敗歐力士猛牛隊
- ERA falls to 2.45

## Heavy-rain warnings for Miaoli and Taichung; localized downpours south of New Taipei, in eastern Taiwan and in the Yilan mountains

- Published: 2026-08-16T18:02:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608160146.aspx
- anchor: #n2016360
- Companies mentioned: 中央氣象署、中央社

## Taoyuan proposes 3 major measures for green, coexisting buildings, to take effect in 116

- Published: 2026-08-16T17:56:35+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608160145.aspx
- anchor: #n2016298
- Companies mentioned: 桃園市都發局、內政部國土管理署

## Israeli settlers seize land in the West Bank; Palestinian families say they were attacked

- Published: 2026-08-16T17:51:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608160144.aspx
- anchor: #n2016235
- Companies mentioned: 聯合國、路透社、拉比保護人權協會、Rabbis for Human Rights、美國駐以色列大使、Mike Huckabee、以色列總理、Benjamin Netanyahu、以色列警方、以軍

Facts:
- In 2026, more than 2,200 Palestinians have been forced from their homes by settler violence and other restrictions on movement

## German 19-year-old breaks 1,500-meter freestyle world record by nearly 4 seconds

- Published: 2026-08-16T17:48:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608160143.aspx
- anchor: #n2016236
- Companies mentioned: Johannes Liebmann、Bobby Finke

Facts:
- Lippmann sets a world record of 14 minutes, 26 seconds and 79 hundredths
- 3 seconds and 88 hundredths faster than the previous record set by U.S. swimmer Bobby Finke at the 2024 Paris Olympics

## 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: 2026-08-16T20:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11156913
- anchor: #n2016676
- Companies mentioned: 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: 2026-08-16T19:59:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11156883
- anchor: #n2016677

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: 2026-08-16T19:25:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11156912
- anchor: #n2016678
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、美光、群聯

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: 2026-08-16T18:55:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11156904
- anchor: #n2016437

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: 2026-08-16T18:50:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11156905
- anchor: #n2016438
- Companies mentioned: The Economist、Wealth & Trust Media

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.

## 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: 2026-08-16T18:47:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11156910
- anchor: #n2016439

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: 2026-08-16T18:44:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11156901
- anchor: #n2016440

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: 2026-08-16T18:41:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11156906
- anchor: #n2016441
- Companies mentioned: 国泰世華銀行、国泰証券

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: 2026-08-16T18:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11156908
- anchor: #n2016442
- Companies mentioned: 輝達、SpaceX、Google、微軟、施耐德電機、三星重工、樂天建設、浦項鋼鐵、HD韓國造船海洋

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.

## 毛利率87%贏過台積電！川湖憑「兩根鐵」躋身萬金股 董座林聰吉從家具學徒變台灣首富

- Published: 2026-08-16T18:29:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11156900
- anchor: #n2016443
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、國巨、鴻海

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: 2026-08-16T18:22:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11156903
- anchor: #n2016444
- Companies mentioned: 行政院人事行政總處、台鐵、台灣高鐵

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: 2026-08-16T18:20:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11156897
- anchor: #n2016445
- Companies mentioned: TaiwanPlus、公視、文策院

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: 2026-08-16T17:56:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11156896
- anchor: #n2016299
- Companies mentioned: 輝達（NVIDIA）

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: 2026-08-16T17:50:35+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11156898
- anchor: #n2016300

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: 2026-08-16T17:44:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11156895
- anchor: #n2016301
- Companies mentioned: 华航、台新银行、新光银行

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: 2026-08-16T17:25:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11156894
- anchor: #n2016302

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: 2026-08-16T17:08:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11156909
- anchor: #n2016450

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.

## [T.T彩たま] Match Results / ノジマＴリーグ 2026-2027 Season, Match 2 vs 琉球アスティーダ

- Published: 2026-08-16T20:21:53+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000169.000038300.html
- anchor: #n2016745
- Companies mentioned: T.T彩たま株式会社、琉球アスティーダ、木下マイスター東京

Facts:
- 結果：彩たま 1-3 琉球
- Schedule: August 16, 2026 (Sat.)
- Time: Match starts at 17:00
- Established: March 2018

## Announcement of the Teams Qualifying for the Main Tournament of the “MJS Presents 12th JC Cup U-11 Boys and Girls Soccer Tournament”

- Published: 2026-08-16T20:00:10+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000160.000126503.html
- anchor: #n2016739
- 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

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

## [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: 2026-08-16T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000292.000165726.html
- anchor: #n2016740
- Companies mentioned: ニセコノーザンリゾート・アンヌプリ、明海グループ株式会社

Facts:
- Reservations made at least 90 days before the stay

## Announcement: 横浜FC has reached 3 million total attendees at home games

- Published: 2026-08-16T19:53:19+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000161.000044505.html
- anchor: #n2016673
- Companies mentioned: 横浜FC、ジュビロ磐田、明治安田、MUFG

Facts:
- Total attendance at 横浜FC home games: 3,000,000
- 53,973 visitors

## Announcement: 横浜FC has set a new all-time attendance record

- Published: 2026-08-16T19:47:42+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000162.000044505.html
- anchor: #n2016674
- Companies mentioned: 横浜FC、ジュビロ磐田、MUFGスタジアム、国立競技場、浦和レッズ、日産スタジアム

Facts:
- Attendance of 53,973
- 46,697 people

## ノジマＴリーグ 2026-2027 Official Match, August 16: 琉球アスティーダ vs TT彩たま — Match Results

- Published: 2026-08-16T19:34:47+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003065.000038094.html
- anchor: #n2016611
- Companies mentioned: ノジマＴリーグ、琉球アスティーダ、TT彩たま

Facts:
- 3-1

## 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

- Published: 2026-08-16T19:34:05+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000107.000090464.html
- anchor: #n2016612
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社HYV、the SILK、PMA、TADASU、The Boutique

Facts:
- 45 company-owned studios
- Approximately 20,000 members to date
- Increased approximately 5 times
- An increase of approximately 700,000 people
- 4 directly operated stores
- 1 company-owned studio
- 1 franchise studio
- Approximate floor area: 30–50 tsubo
- Approximate floor area: 10–25 tsubo
- Capital: 99 million yen
- Number of employees: 400 (as of August 2026)

## [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: 2026-08-16T19:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000075.000182444.html
- anchor: #n2016433
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社薫製倶楽部、小林製薬、大阪市保健所

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
- “Open Letter of Questions” dated August 11
- “Request for an Investigation” dated August 12
- “Questionnaire” dated August 14
- “Confirmation Document” dated August 16

## [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.)

- Published: 2026-08-16T18:40:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002782.000021078.html
- anchor: #n2016370
- Companies mentioned: TAC株式会社、特別区

Facts:
- 2026年8月20日（木）19:00よりオンライン無料ガイダンスを開催いたします
- August 20, 2026 (Thu.), 19:00–20:15

## [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.)

- Published: 2026-08-16T18:40:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002784.000021078.html
- anchor: #n2016369
- Companies mentioned: TAC株式会社、TAC公務員講座

Facts:
- ¥10,000 membership fee waiver coupon
- August 20, 2026

## 株式会社ガイア has been selected for the 経済産業省 “Small and Medium-Sized Business Growth Acceleration Subsidy (2nd Application Round).”

- Published: 2026-08-16T18:23:11+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000052.000150804.html
- anchor: #n2016367
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ガイア、経済産業省、中小企業庁、アルベルゴ・ディフーゾ

Facts:
- Growth-oriented small and medium-sized businesses aiming for 10 billion yen in sales
- The company aims to expand to 50 locations nationwide in the future

## [バンビシャス奈良] Captain and vice-captain selected for the 2026-27 season

- Published: 2026-08-16T18:05:13+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000164.000105349.html
- anchor: #n2016361
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社バンビシャス奈良、バンビシャス奈良

## [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: 2026-08-16T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000382.000132312.html
- anchor: #n2016364
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人自治体DX推進協議会、シナジーマーケティング株式会社

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

- Published: 2026-08-16T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001725.000026633.html
- anchor: #n2016363
- Companies mentioned: YouTube、すずゆうチャンネル、Gakken、文英堂、旺文社、かんき出版、KADOKAWA、日本文芸社、Amazon、楽天ブックス、株式会社扶桑社

Facts:
- More than 130,000 subscribers
- Estimated price: 1,870 yen
- ¥1,700 before tax
- 四六版・224ページ

## 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: 2026-08-16T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000019880.000007006.html
- anchor: #n2016362
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社KADOKAWA、ファンタジア文庫、YouTube、わしゃがなTV、X

Facts:
- A humanoid mobile weapon 18 m tall
- ・Release date: August 20, 2026 (Thu.)
- Release date and time: August 27, 2026 (Thu.), 20:00
- 2026年7月4日(土)19時00分～2026年9月6日(日)23時59分まで

## Crossing borders for a high-stakes international business contest: IBC2026 to be held in Japan for the first time in 3 years

- Published: 2026-08-16T17:46:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000188214.html
- anchor: #n2016297
- Companies mentioned: 学生団体OVAL JAPAN、東京大学、早稲田大学、慶應義塾大学、上智大学、北京大学、清華大学、ソウル大学、ラクスル、クラウドワークス

Facts:
- From August 19 to August 25, 2026
- Become one team in just 1 week
- Approximately 100 staff and participants
- More than 20 years since its founding in 2003
- August 2023
- Since fiscal 2024
- In 2026, it will be held in Seoul, South Korea
- The 2027 event is scheduled to be held in China

## AI chips hide US$70 billion in "phantom liabilities"! Nvidia and Broadcom off-balance-sheet guarantees spark concerns over bond-market risks

- Published: 2026-08-16T19:10:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6578236
- anchor: #n2016613
- Companies mentioned: NVIDIA、Broadcom、Meta、Apollo Global Management、Blackstone、Anthropic、BlackRock、Goldman Sachs

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.

## The US withdraws its last aircraft carrier in the Pacific! Experts warn China could seize the opportunity to showcase its military strength.

- Published: 2026-08-16T18:10:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6578251
- anchor: #n2016373
- Companies mentioned: Center for Strategic and International Studies、Hudson Institute、Cato Institute、Quincy Institute

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.

## The US pressures allies to choose sides on AI! Joining China’s AI framework could lead to exclusion from the “Pax Silica” alliance.

- Published: 2026-08-16T17:10:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6578063
- anchor: #n2016237

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.