AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-17 06:00–09:00 JSThttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 48 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 42 items from 4 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en Museum Tower Kyobashi × Compass Offices to open in fall 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031924https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031924Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES AI initiatives fail when they become an end in themselves. 株式会社enco publishes a report on why the “reason for using it” and “context” matterhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031923https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031923Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES As summer fades from the flower calendar, large blooms open in the marshland. First-ever “30,000 Gentian Festival” at Mount Nyukasa, a famed mountain of flowers | 富士見パノラマリゾート, Nagano Prefecturehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031922https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031922Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES The “Local Government Employee Award 2026,” marking its 10th anniversary, names 11 winners nationwide!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031921https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031921Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Recruitment management system “らくるーと” launches new AI feature today!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031920https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031920Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Obtains patents for “drone dock for confined spaces” technology and work methodshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031919https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031919Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Communication e-commerce app “Atouch” upgrades its rich-menu feature! Adds 32 templates in total, including tab switching, to optimize user journeys and maximize sales on LINEhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031918https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031918Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [ＢＳ日テレ] Ryohei Odai: “Whoa! What is this?” He gets completely hooked on a facility that train fans would love, leaving the hot springs aside, on “Tomochika and Reiji’s Fantasy Train” airing at 9 p.m. on Tuesday, August 18: “A Shinshu hot-spring and rail trip on しなの鉄道 and 上田電鉄”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031917https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031917Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Naruto University of Education] Online graduate school information session for prospective 2027 entrants (for October and December entrance exams: Sunday, September 13). For those aspiring to become the next generation of teachers.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031909https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031909Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:23:55 +0900JapanPR TIMES [宮崎県国富町] “Hokedake Kendo Tournament (formerly the Hokedake Park Boys’ and Girls’ Kendo Tournament)” set for Sunday, November 1! The venue will move to “アリーナくにとみ” starting this year, and participants are invited to applyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031910https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031910Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:22:24 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Japan-Germany Sports Youth Exchange] A 9-member youth delegation from Germany visits! International exchange through sports and local culture to be held in Kunitomi Townhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031911https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031911Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:21:56 +0900JapanPR TIMES “Continuing to buy is a way to help.” A Shizuoka tonkatsu restaurant begins ongoing purchases of Kumamoto-grown tomatoes to support Kumamoto, where agricultural damage has affected more than 2,000 siteshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031914https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031914Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [デジライズ] デジライズ, which has supported AI adoption at a cumulative total of 600 companies, launches “トリデAI,” a local LLM setup servicehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031913https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031913Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Fewer than 20% know of the link between lifestyle-related diseases and sleep apnea syndrome (SAS). Survey on awareness ahead of September’s Health Promotion Monthhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031912https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031912Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Claude Codeで、採用はどこまで変わったか〜クラシル×kubell×グッドパッチ×AnotherBallの試行錯誤。交流会で直接聞ける夜〜｜8/31(月)開催https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031890https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031890Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:01:09 +0900JapanPR TIMES オーケー株式会社 adopts energy-saving glass coating at multiple stores and its head office to protect against heat and UV rays coming through windowshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031907https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031907Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Auram conducts practical testing of AI agents operating bank APIs, clarifying the division of roles between AI and humans in tasks involving fund transfershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031906https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031906Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 1st Food Freezing Tech Forum heldhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031905https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031905Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Launches “サスポ,” a free tool for small and midsize businesses. Learn about, measure and compile your company's CO2 emissions without specialized knowledgehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031904https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031904Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES RIA JAPAN (investment advisory business) releases customer figures as of the end of July 2026. Average cumulative customer return: +130.59%; all customers have positive returns relative to their invested amountshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031903https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031903Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 令和8年熊本地震の被災地支援として熊本県へ義援金を寄付https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031902https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031902Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Notice regarding entry in the NIKKEI Corporate Character Election 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031901https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031901Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES “おためし転職” surpasses 30 companies with accounts on the servicehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031900https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031900Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Generative AI adoption rate at 87%—why are results elusive?】“Data condition,” not “model performance,” makes the difference. “AI × Data Weekly Insight” now available for freehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031899https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031899Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Publishes a case study on ブラザー工業's adoption of DirectCloudhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031898https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031898Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES GBP to exhibit at PV EXPO [Autumn] – The 23rd [International] Photovoltaic Power Generation Expo – Introducing solutions for solar power, energy storage and data centershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031897https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031897Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Just adding “AI” puts the role on par with tech leads: 2026 freelance rates ranking by engineering job categoryhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031896https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031896Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【ABCマート】September 1 is Disaster Prevention Day. The comfort of your everyday footwear brings peace of mind when emergencies strike. New sneakers offer “phase-free foot protection”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031895https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031895Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 〈Build a substantial “personal pension” with major tax-saving benefits〉A thorough guide to strategies for retaining more money with iDeCo than with NISA! 2027 edition of “iDeCo from Age 50: The Fastest, Strongest Path to Building Wealth” goes on sale August 19https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031894https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031894Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Preorders begin for the 2026 fall/winter collection of Nishikawa Down, a winter staple from ナノ・ユニバースhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031893https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031893Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 20歳の山﨑天がViVi10月号通常版表紙を飾る。写真家・松岡一哲が撮り下ろす「ハタチのてん」。副キャプテンとしての責任感や家族愛、変わらないことなど等身大を語るhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031892https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031892Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Hideyoshi Kan's photobook release confirmed! Dazzles with a diverse range of visuals “on a Jetstar level”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031891https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031891Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES A book by Ryoma Inose, amptalk's representative, “AGENT SALES: A New Sales Division of Labor to Win in the AI Era,” will be published on August 28https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031828https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031828Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:59:40 +0900JapanPR TIMES 「お好み焼・鉄板焼 きん太 南草津店」にて〈もんじゃ＆粉もん食べ放題〉スタート！！きん太初の食べ放題https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031829https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031829Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:46:46 +0900JapanPR TIMES 空き家の解体に迷う理由、1位が「家財・遺品の整理が終わっていない」【空き家に関わる人へ解体の検討状況を調査】https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031765https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031765Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:40:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 朝風呂のあとは、つるりと一杯。ひょうたん温泉、「朝そうめん」を8月21日より時間限定で提供https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031766https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031766Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 湯上がりに、うなぎをちょっと贅沢に。ひょうたん温泉、「ミニうな丼」を300円で販売開始https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031702https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031702Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES SUZUKI’s “KATANA” becomes a pizza cutter! “Pizza Cutter-na” to appear at CAMSHOP pop-up in Odawara!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031657https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031657Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES In its 14th year on the market, the product has continued to address customers’ knee concerns and surpassed cumulative sales of 5 million bagshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031658https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031658Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES kozokaAI obtains a patent for technology that understands the “context” of each business partner and structures forms such as faxes and PDFs as business datahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031535https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031535Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:41:13 +0900JapanPR TIMES 上野グループホールディングス adopts Workday Adaptive Planning for its management accounting system, aiming to accelerate investment decisions and strengthen its financeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031533https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031533Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [GRAND Survey] 34.1% of GRAND viewers are highly attuned to economic and business information, approximately 1.3 times the rate among the general public | n=1,036https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031524https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031524Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Spray and wipe in a snap. New compact, portable HIDISC screen cleaner launchedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031527https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031527Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Includes questions from the 52nd–61st national exams! Learn efficiently in a short time!! — “Physical Therapist and Occupational Therapist National Examination Common Questions: Perfect Q&A Workbook, Clinical Medicine [2nd Edition]” to be published Aug. 26!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031526https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031526Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Includes questions from the 52nd–61st national exams! Learn efficiently in a short time!! — “Physical Therapist and Occupational Therapist National Examination Common Questions: Perfect Q&A Workbook, Anatomy, Physiology and Kinesiology [2nd Edition]” to be published Aug. 26!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031525https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031525Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Chen Guoxiang's View: Geoeconomic Conflicts Simmer Beneath the Surface—The “Compound Crisis” Will Reach a Critical Peak in 2027https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031831https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031831Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Geopolitical tensions, AI overheating and supply-chain restructuring are converging, and a “compound crisis” could reach a critical point around 2027. The gap between excessive market expectations and reality could trigger global economic turmoil. Yue Jianyong's View: The “New Tripartite Division of the World”—China's Strategic Direction for Reshaping the Global Orderhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031830https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031830Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒岳健勇 has proposed a “New Three-Way Division of the World” strategy, seeking to establish China’s strategic leadership through resolving the North Korean nuclear issue, the democratic unification of Taiwan, and cooperation with Japan and Europe. This is an important signal of a restructuring of the international order. Li Qize's View: “Unification Without Unifying” Versus “Independence Without Declaring Independence”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031832https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031832Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:50:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Zhu Weidong, director of the Institute of Taiwan Studies at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, proposed “unification without unifying,” reflecting Beijing's gradual accumulation of de facto jurisdiction over Taiwan. Taiwan, in turn, responds with “independence without declaring independence.” Though formally symmetrical, the two approaches differ in nature: one expands power, while the other asserts self-determination. In the long term, they will heighten the risk of confrontation. Chen Yimin's View: We Have Not Forgotten the Tragedy of Solar Powerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031833https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031833Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:40:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Chen Yimin criticized the Democratic Progressive Party for promoting solar power policies after taking office that have damaged farmland, caused an ecological crisis and fostered collusion between business and government. He said energy policy has no direction and numerous cases have exposed failures in oversight. “It Wasn't That Love Went Unreturned, but That There Was No Way Home…” It Took More Than 20 Years to Understand Why This Taiwanese Masterpiece Moved an Entire Generation to Tearshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031835https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031835Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Taiwanese drama The Crystal Boys, which aired in 2003, continues to move many viewers more than 20 years later. Its portrayal of the loneliness of sexual minorities and family bonds has resonated across generations. Wang Zhixiong's View: The Green Party Emblem Keeps Shrinking as Public Anger in Taiwan Growshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031834https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031834Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Democratic Progressive Party is deliberately downplaying its party emblem and the color green in its election campaigns. The move is a response to declining support and rising public discontent, and aims to win over the middle class, but it also suggests an identity crisis for the party. Chen Chaoping's View: Can Virtual “Silicon-Based Polls” Reflect Real Public Opinion, or Do They Manipulate It?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031836https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031836Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:20:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒陳朝平 examines the effectiveness of “silicon-based polling.” AI-generated virtual samples can cover people who cannot be reached, but the risk of bias has also been pointed out. Chang Chün-kai's Column: Taiwan Needs More Than Just One “Love Letter to Grandma”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031837https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031837Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:10:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The mainland Chinese film A Love Letter to Grandma has been a hit at the Taoyuan Film Festival, with tickets for both screenings selling out in five minutes. This shows Taiwanese audiences' strong appetite for excellent works from across the strait, whose cultural influence transcends political divisions. Opinion: Turning Arms Sales Into Bargaining Chips—A Warning for Taiwan at the West's Suez Momenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031598https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031598Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Military sales to Taiwan worth $14 billion have repeatedly been postponed and resumed in step with the timing of high-level U.S.-China talks. This shows that Taiwan’s defense is treated not merely as a security issue but as a bargaining chip in negotiations with China, and reflects how the Western alliance system is shifting from shared values to exchanges of interests. Why Does a Frying Pan Handle Have to Have “1 Hole”? It's Not Just for Hanging—It Turns Out to Have Another Highly Practical Usehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031597https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031597Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The hole in a frying pan handle is a “hanging hole” for storage, but an online discussion has focused on using it to hold a wooden spatula while cooking. The difference between practical use and design intent has attracted attention. Opinion: What Taiwan Should Fear Is Not China's AI, but Its Own Lack of an “AI Content Industry”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031599https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031599Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:50:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒It has been argued that, to protect its cultural sovereignty in the AI era, Taiwan must prioritize building its own “AI content industry” even more than developing China’s AI technology. Establishing a content infrastructure is urgent. Education: Let AI Replace Teachers!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031600https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031600Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:45:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The current situation, in which teachers’ professional expertise is being drained by administrative work, has been highlighted, with a proposal that AI take on tasks it can replace so teachers can focus on the essence of education. A review of institutional design is urgent. Chang Rui-hsiung's View: What Will Be Left of Universities in the AI Wave?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031601https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031601Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:40:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒As AI solves difficult mathematical problems in a short time, university research capabilities are being threatened by pay gaps with companies and unequal access to resources. Reassessing academic independence is urgent. Wu Tongxiong's View: Great Feasts Often Conceal Great Corruption! Chen Shih-chung Must Be Held Accountable for the Truth About the Vaccines!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031602https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031602Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:35:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒陳時中’s obstruction of vaccine procurement and 慈済’s sudden entry into the process have drawn scrutiny. The record of “DPP 1 million” has strengthened suspicions about political flows of money, while the opaque handling of massive public funds has been criticized. Opinion: Eight Questions That Should Be Addressed Before Revoking Chinese Spouse Zhou Manzhi's Household Registration!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031603https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031603Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒周満芝, a mainland Chinese spouse living in Taiwan, was convicted of violating the National Security Act, and procedures to revoke her status in Taiwan are underway. In response, 8 issues have been raised from the perspectives of the rule of law and human rights. Opinion: Can We Have a Day When We Don't Talk Politics After Work?—What Taiwan Lacks, Seen Through Hattori Ryokuchi in Osaka: “Mountain and Sea Day”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031605https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031605Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:25:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The author experienced Mountain Day in Osaka and proposed establishing a “Mountain and Sea Day” in Taiwan. The author argues that living in harmony with nature should become part of the national memory. Opinion: Why Do Tzu Chi Members Speak So Grandly About Buddhist Practice? When Blind Obedience Replaces Wisdomhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031604https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031604Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:25:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A controversy over a NT$十億 commission in the Tzu Chi BNT vaccine procurement case has prompted criticism of its internal governance and faith culture, with questions raised about the transparency of senior-level decisions and accountability. Opinion: After 44 Years of Advocacy for Euthanasia Law Reform, a Referendum Should End Legislative Inertiahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031606https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031606Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:20:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Debate over legalizing euthanasia, which began in 1982, has made no progress in 44 years, and a referendum has been proposed as a way to break through political inaction. This is a human rights issue involving the protection of the dignity and autonomy of life. “Han-Manchu Coexistence” in the Early Qing and the Surrender of the Scholar-Officials: Excerpt from The Age of Anxiety (2)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031466https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031466Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Emperor Yongzheng did not reject the term “barbarian” in the Record of Great Righteousness to Dispel Confusion, instead asserting the legitimacy of coexistence among multiple ethnic groups. This took place against a backdrop of the early Qing literati’s submission and the strengthening of political rule. The Truly Cruel Thing About Haikyu!! Isn't Losing: After Years of Hard Work, You Discover Someone Is Naturally Better Than You—Should You Keep Going?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031465https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031465Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Haikyu!! depicts the gap between effort and talent, and reexamines the “meaning of effort” through the growth of characters such as Oikawa and Hinata. Success is not victory but the accumulation of personal growth. Why Didn't Giyu Tomioka Kill Nezuko in Demon Slayer? Because He Took One More Look at “1 Thing” Instead of Seeing Only a Demonhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031464https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031464Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Demon Slayer argues that people should be judged by their “actions,” not their “status,” through the demon Nezuko’s efforts to protect humans. It is a powerful warning about real-world prejudice and crowd psychology. A Month Before the Announcement! Why Are E-Commerce Sellers Unafraid of Last-Minute Design Changes and Already Selling Foldable iPhone Cases? What Are Accessory Makers Betting On?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031768https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031768Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:00:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網発表1か月前の折りたたみiPhoneやiPhone 18向けに、サードパーティ製アクセサリー業者が既に保護ケースを販売開始。供給網の情報漏洩や設計データ流出が背景にあり、高リスクな先行生産が進行中。 〈台股盤前要聞〉11天反彈6700點 4萬6關前震盪、中國大廠吹響SiC漲價號角 台廠同步受惠https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031769https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031769Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:56:56 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網 Would a US-Iran Deal to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz Be “Useless”? Barron's: It May Only “Temporarily” Lower Oil Priceshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031770https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031770Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:40:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網If the US and Iran reach a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, oil prices may fall temporarily, but the effect may not last because geopolitical risks remain unresolved. Barron's analysis says the underlying issues are still stability in the Middle East and the structure of supply. Bank of America Reveals the Best “AI Bubble Trade”: Recommends Going Long on Both “Arrogance” and “Prejudice”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031771https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031771Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:10:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網A U.S. bank securities firm is advocating a strategy of holding long positions in both “arrogance” and “prejudice” during the peak period for AI investment. It warns of market overheating and political risks. “Exploring China”: Trending Topic! Banks Can Now Issue Marriage Certificates!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031538https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031538Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:00:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網China’s first marriage registration office inside a bank has opened in Tianjin, drawing attention. The Postal Savings Bank is working with civil affairs authorities to expand resident services and increase customer visits. US-Iran Tensions Keep Rising! Iranian Parliament Passes Anti-Infiltration Bill; Interviews With “Hostile Media” From the US or Israel Could Carry a Two-Year Sentencehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031537https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031537Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:00:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Iran’s parliament has passed an anti-infiltration bill that makes contact with U.S. and Israeli media a criminal offense. Citing national security, it restricts freedom of reporting and academic activity, raising international concern. Morgan Stanley warns that 2 risks could drive up inflation; Fed may face new challengeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031539https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031539Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:40:05 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網摩根士丹利 warns that worsening energy conditions and rising AI demand could push inflation higher. The Federal Reserve may keep interest rates high for an extended period, creating new challenges for monetary policy. AI bearish concerns emerge! BofA warns infrastructure costs could push up interest rates and weigh on U.S. stockshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031540https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031540Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:10:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Investment in AI infrastructure is driving up costs and increasing inflationary pressure in the United States. This could contribute to higher interest rates and falling share prices, affecting the economy. ChangXin Technology’s market value nears Intel’s! Surges to $540.5 billion, surpasses 騰訊 and ranks as the world’s 24th-largest companyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031404https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031404Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:40:05 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網After its IPO, China’s DRAM giant 長鑫科技 reached a market capitalization of $540.5 billion, closing in on インテル and ranking 24th globally. It surpassed 騰訊 and has become a company to watch in the semiconductor industry. 尼布恩合唱團 takes the stage barefoot in traditional attire, wins 2 more gold medals at world competitionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031915https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031915Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:37:40 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taiwan takes runner-up spot at World Junior Baseball Championshiphttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031916https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031916Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:37:38 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Good Morning World》Oil, gas and fare subsidies estimated at a hundred billion may be included in a supplemental budget; defense funding amount remains undecidedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031908https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031908Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:24:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 川普 says he has good relations with 金正恩, orders reduction in scale of joint military drills with South Koreahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031767https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031767Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:44:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 美軍中央司令部 commander visits USS Lincoln: Crew members’ mental health is a top priorityhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031536https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031536Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:50:30 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe commander of 美軍中央司令部, Cooper, visited the USS Lincoln and stressed that crew members’ mental health is a top leadership priority. In response to concerns over the prolonged deployment, the military said mental health aboard the ship was good and denied that a crisis existed. 以色列拒絕川普加薩和平計畫 8個穆斯林國家譴責https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031403https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031403Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:55:27 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA [勝悅-KY] Announces expected date of board meeting to review the company’s consolidated financial statements for the 2nd quarter of 115https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031534https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031534Sun, 16 Aug 2026 23:22:33 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所勝悅-KY will hold a board meeting on August 24, 115, to review its consolidated financial statements for the 2nd quarter of 115. [Ennoconn] Announces final settlement results of its tender offer for subsidiary Kontron AGhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031532https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031532Sun, 16 Aug 2026 21:27:47 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所Ennoconn (6414) completed settlement of its tender offer for subsidiary Kontron AG, investing about 287 million euros to acquire more than 12 million shares and further consolidating its position as the largest shareholder. [PharmaEssentia] Applies to the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) to expand the ET indication for Ropeginterferonalfa-2b (P1101) to all adult patients with ET and change the dosing regimen for the PV indication to a high-dose regimenhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031531https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031531Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:34:40 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所PharmaEssentia announced an application to change the indications and dosing regimen for its drug candidate P1101. The move aims to expand the patient population for ET treatment and optimize the benefits of PV treatment. [沛爾生醫-創] announces that the par value of its shares will change from NT$10 to NT$0.5. Announcement period: Aug. 6, 115, to Nov. 5, 115.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031530https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031530Sun, 16 Aug 2026 08:00:03 +0900Taiwan沛爾生醫-創 announced it will change the par value of its shares from NT$10 to NT$0.5. The change has been approved by the Taiwan Stock Exchange, and the new shares are expected to begin trading on September 7, 115. 【上緯投控】公告本公司名稱由「上緯國際投資控股股份有限公司」更名為「上緯國際控股股份有限公司」，公告期間：115年6月11日至115年9月10日。https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031529https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031529Sun, 16 Aug 2026 08:00:03 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所上緯投控 has changed its company name from “上緯國際投資控股” to “上緯國際控股.” The move signals a reassessment of its brand strategy and suggests expansion into businesses beyond investment. 【三晃】Announcement that the company's name will change from “三晃股份有限公司” to “國慶科技股份有限公司”; announcement period: July 1, 115, to Sept. 30, 115.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031528https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031528Sun, 16 Aug 2026 08:00:03 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所三晃股份有限公司 announced that it will change its name to「國慶科技股份有限公司」, effective June 29, 115. Its stock code, 1721, will remain unchanged. The move reflects a strategic transformation. [Manga] The challenges faced in class by a modern medical student seeking efficiencyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031735https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031735Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japanm3.com Opening a practice without consultants: The key to success was “concept”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031734https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031734Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japanm3.com What are the monthly expenses of private-practice physicians? The reality of running costs by specialtyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031733https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-06/index-en.html#n2031733Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japanm3.com