AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-18 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 8 of 9https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 698 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 196 items from 6 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en Gastric cancer screening team strives to continue work so it can share the glory with Wu Ming-hsien, who has yet to wake uphttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057959https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057959Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:36:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Deepening biomedical research collaboration, 中研院 joins hands with China Medical University to pursue cutting-edge researchhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057960https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057960Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:34:58 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA International Automation Exhibition opens 8/19; 所羅門 showcases AI autonomous robot applicationshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057961https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057961Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:33:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Union opposes Grab's merger with foodpanda; Fair Trade Commission says review will be professional and objectivehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057962https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057962Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:31:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Nantou teams up with 教育部 to cultivate young people and learn from South Korea's local revitalization experiencehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057963https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057963Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:30:52 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taichung City Government to appoint public-sector lawyers starting in October; applicants must have 2 years of professional experiencehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057964https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057964Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:29:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Thai woman arrested after swallowing 72 heroin capsules and smuggling drugs to Taiwanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057965https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057965Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:27:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Chiayi County takes mobile medical services into communities, using AI technology to protect public healthhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057966https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057966Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:26:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Self-Defense Force fighter jet suspected of malfunctioning, comes to rest tilted on runway at Naha Airporthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057957https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057957Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:25:43 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 農業部 unveils Taiwan peanut label; Chen Chun-chi hopes it will effectively distinguish local products from importshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057958https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057958Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:24:41 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Shen Po-yang's youth policies: city fund, AI card and dream-realization programhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057914https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057914Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:23:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 澎湖望安6旬翁上消化道出血 海巡接力後送就醫https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057912https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057912Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:08:36 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA 68-year-old man in Wang'an, Penghu, urgently needed medical attention due to upper gastrointestinal bleeding. The Coast Guard Administration's 13th Patrol Area dispatched a patrol boat to assist with the transfer, and the patient was taken to hospital for treatment. Taipei woman riding the MRT puts down an umbrella, then suddenly shouts amid dispute; Taipei Metro refuses to carry her under its ruleshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057913https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057913Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:08:34 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 大濛 to represent Taiwan at the Oscars, vying for Best International Feature Filmhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057811https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057811Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:04:32 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 台北市青溪新文藝學會 holds joint exhibition, hoping to bring art closer to the publichttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057809https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057809Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:02:30 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 大馬首相喊一中 外交部嚴厲譴責：重創台馬政治互信https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057810https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057810Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:00:28 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Chung Lien Oils case: prosecutors indict 4 companies and 15 peoplehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057745https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057745Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:57:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Penghu's maritime transport to be upgraded; Maritime and Port Bureau to invest NT$2.7 billion in improving port networkhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057746https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057746Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:56:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 夏川里美睽違4年恆春開唱 9月重溫淚光閃閃https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057747https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057747Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:55:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Chiang Wan-an says NT$20,000 should be distributed to everyone; DPP councilors plan proposal; Taipei City Government says there are no conditionshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057748https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057748Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:53:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 川普 scales back U.S.-South Korea military drills; Japanese and Australian defense ministers voice concerns about North Koreahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057672https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057672Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:52:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Spectators carrying national flags to show support for Taiwan are blocked outside the World Choir Games; representative office expresses a firm positionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057673https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057673Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:52:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Ke Wei-lin to cross over as host of the 63rd Golden Horse Awards; Yang Chien-pei and Huang Di-yang to take on the red carpethttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057674https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057674Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:49:13 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA German journalist in Taiwan tailed by Chinese spies; DPP: Government has a responsibility to prevent thishttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057675https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057675Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:48:11 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Nominee for Control Yuan member: The Control Yuan’s future should be settled through constitutional amendments; its paralysis benefits no onehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057676https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057676Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:48:09 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA On the Penghu County magistrate election, Wu Shu-chin says she is confident of winning in the endhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057669https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057669Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:37:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Car in Tainan suspected of braking to avoid a green iguana is rear-ended; vehicle badly damaged, but no injurieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057670https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057670Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:36:04 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA NT$10,000 cash handout next year; Hou Yu-ih: Budget allocations should have prioritieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057671https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057671Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:34:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 台電 estimates gas price hikes will add more than NT$120 billion to fuel costs; hopes to receive budget fundinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057643https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057643Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:34:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Tong Tzu-wei promotes the Black Shiba Inu “big brother” IP, serving as a fundraising ambassador to communicate its理念https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057644https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057644Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:33:58 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Japan’s Meta to help prevent teen suicides; searches for certain keywords will notify parentshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057645https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057645Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:32:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Ko Shu-yuan performs with a dog for 4 minutes; smooth one-take performance with no retakeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057646https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057646Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:30:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 日經亞洲：Google擬2027年前將Pixel生產移出中國https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057647https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057647Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:30:52 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Military drone procurement may violate National Security Act; military says irregularities will be referred to prosecutorshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057648https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057648Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:29:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Indebted serviceman allegedly recruited by China; Kaohsiung prosecutors indict him for trading information for moneyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057649https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057649Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:28:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Hsu Chia-ching’s son reported for going to Dongsha Island; Taipei prosecutors open an investigationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057651https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057651Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:26:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 3 South Korean homegrown AI model teams advance, vying to offer an alternative to the U.S. and Chinahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057650https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057650Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:26:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 韓國藝匠 suspected of abruptly closing; Taipei City offers tips on applying for wage advanceshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057652https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057652Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:25:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 民眾黨 caucus: Guard-to-inmate ratio worsening; calls for lifting staffing limits to fill vacancieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057469https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057469Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:23:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taipei Customs steps up border checks for drugs and e-cigarette contraband; imported goods account for the bulk of seizureshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057470https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057470Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:22:37 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Cholera outbreak in Yangon, Myanmar; 500 hospitalized with diarrhea, 149 confirmed caseshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057471https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057471Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:21:34 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Groundbreaking held for a rest stop on Taiwan Provincial Highway 61 in Lukang, Changhua; completion expected by mid-May 116https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057472https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057472Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:19:32 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Fire alarm announcements at social housing complex not synchronized; 住都中心: Investigation ongoinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057473https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057473Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:18:30 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taiwan’s stomach cancer screening model becomes a global guideline; Eastern Europe, South America and Bhutan follow suithttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057461https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057461Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:15:28 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Washington demands countries choose sides in U.S.-China AI rivalry; Thailand to remain neutralhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057462https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057462Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:14:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 尚比亞總統大選計票出爐 希奇萊馬得票6成連任https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057463https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057463Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:12:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 蔣萬安 calls on central government to distribute NT$20,000; 沈伯洋: Taipei could add to the amount if it has a surplushttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057464https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057464Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:10:21 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Henan murderer hailed as “hero against village bullies”; Chinese media lash out: “A celebration by the legally ignorant”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057465https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057465Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:10:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Jiang Zemin seminar held; Cai Qi stresses upholding the Party’s comprehensive leadershiphttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057467https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057467Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:08:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA New Taiwan dollar falls 0.6 cents at midday, temporarily closing at 31.858https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057468https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057468Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:07:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taichung police suspected of forging documents for traffic tickets; prosecutors bring in 11 people, seek detention of 1 officerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057359https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057359Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:57:13 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taichung’s “Let’s Play Blue Cup” 3X3 basketball tournament opens 9/19; registration starts nowhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057360https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057360Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:56:11 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Cathay Life wins student group insurance contract for academic year 115; fast claims processing to be activated for major accidentshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057210https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057210Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:55:09 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Yazhi targets CoPoS and glass-core substrates, vying for opportunities in advanced packaging localizationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057211https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057211Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:51:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAManz亞智科技 is positioning itself in panel-level advanced packaging equipment and has announced plans to list on the emerging stock market in the future. The company is advancing its RDL, CoPoS and glass substrate technologies, with an optimistic outlook on growth in the PLP market. Low-pressure system brings risk of heavy rain to New Taipei and Yilanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057212https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057212Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:50:04 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 日本 condemns Putin’s visit to the Kuril Islands; Russia’s foreign minister fires back, saying it crossed the bounds of proprietyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057213https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057213Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:48:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Boosting domestic demand, 中國商務部 promotes consumption revival in county-level areashttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057214https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057214Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:47:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA中國商務部, together with 9 departments, issued an opinion aimed at revitalizing consumer markets in lower-tier cities through facility upgrades and business innovation to boost domestic demand. High-speed rail N700ST transported by road overnight; 3 cars arrive at Yanchao depothttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057216https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057216Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:44:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Huang Weizhe visits Machida, Tokyo, hoping to promote sports tourism exchangeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057215https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057215Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:44:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA “拍台北” screenplay finalists revealed; Wu Ke-xi encourages people to live wildlyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057129https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057129Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:41:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Chen Chi-mai says local fiscal distribution is uneven, calls for revision of the Fiscal Revenues and Expenditures Allocation Acthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057130https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057130Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:40:52 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 陸軍: Joint wedding in October to be held for the first time at 高雄陸軍官校https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057131https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057131Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:40:50 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Russian opposition figure Schlossberg sentenced to 11 years for criticizing Russia’s invasion of Ukrainehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057099https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057099Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:33:29 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Japanese melons and other products exceed pesticide and heavy metal limits; over 300 kilograms interceptedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057100https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057100Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:32:27 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Delayed transfer case at 嘉南療養院; Shih Chung-liang says fines will be issued and an SOP establishedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057101https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057101Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:32:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Chiba flooding death toll rises to 13; about 2,700 flooded vehicles obstruct roadshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057102https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057102Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:28:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Hourly migrant worker services surpass 100,000 hours; short-notice and urgent needs are most commonhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057103https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057103Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:27:20 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Shooting at Taichung office building; police and prosecutors expand investigation, arrest 5 accomplices and seize drugshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057104https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057104Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:26:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Another school shooting in the Philippines; 2 killed at southern secondary schoolhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057105https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057105Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:25:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taoyuan Airport’s north runway to undergo annual maintenance in November; overnight closures will not affect operationshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057106https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057106Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:24:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA U.S. stock trading hours set to expand; Taiwan Depository and Clearing Corporation visits U.S. to ensure smooth and secure settlement and deliveryhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057051https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057051Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:20:11 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA集保結算所 led domestic securities firms on a visit to the U.S. to discuss the impact of extended U.S. stock trading hours on settlement operations. U.S. exchanges are pushing for 23-hour daily trading, and 集保結算所 said it will strengthen cross-border risk controls to protect investors’ interests. 國圖「菲海奇航」聯展 見證台菲跨文化交流https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057052https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057052Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:19:09 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA NONO found not guilty at first trial in sexual assault and indecency case; High Court holds first hearinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057053https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057053Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:19:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Additional places in information and communications technology programs: up to 25% for public university master’s and doctoral programs, 17% for private university bachelor’s programshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057054https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057054Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:18:05 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA教育部 announced the additional-place plan for information and communications technology programs for academic year 115, matching academic year 114: up to 17% additional places for private university bachelor’s programs and up to 25% for public university master’s and doctoral programs, to strengthen talent development in AI and semiconductors. Breast cancer increasingly affects younger women; smoking and drinking raise risk, while minimally invasive reconstruction reduces impact on breast appearancehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057045https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057045Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:14:03 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 欠繳勞保費518萬元轉移4千萬資金 營造公司負責人遭管收https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057046https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057046Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:09:59 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Cause of death of Hualien search-and-rescue dog Wilson questioned; council calls for special report from fire departmenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057047https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057047Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:07:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Hualien strengthens patrols in Shitiping conservation area; 2 illegal driftnet fishing cases penalizedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057048https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057048Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:07:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Hualien County Government has stepped up patrols in the Shitiping conservation area and handled 2 illegal driftnet fishing cases, working to protect marine ecology. Man suspected landlord of eating his bread and stabbed him to death; sentenced to 15 years again on appealhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057049https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057049Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:07:52 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taichung’s Shigang Hot Air Balloon Carnival; police plan traffic controlshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057050https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057050Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:05:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaichung’s Shigang Hot Air Balloon Carnival opens on Aug. 22, with police planning traffic controls and parking information. Heavyweight stocks lose steam; Taiwan shares plunge more than 500 points after topping 46,000https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2056944https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2056944Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:00:48 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA MLB: Hao-Yu Lee gets 3 hits and 2 RBIs, breaking 張育成’s record for most hits in a season by a Taiwanese playerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2056734https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2056734Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:55:46 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Zhu Rongji’s funeral held under tight security at Beijing’s Babaoshanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2056735https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2056735Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:54:44 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Anthropic’s growth surges as annualized revenue tops $65 billionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2056736https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2056736Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:53:41 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 3 migrant workers charged over livestream sales of counterfeit luxury watches to people from their hometownhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2056737https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2056737Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:49:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA President proposes universal cash payment of NT$10,000 next year; Lu Shiow-yen says she supports ithttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2056738https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2056738Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:47:37 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe president announced a universal cash payment of NT$10,000 next year. Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen expressed support and offered suggestions on fiscal communication, while urging the Executive Yuan to promptly countersign the children’s and youth accounts bill. Housing and Urban Regeneration Center: More than 2,500 landlords register in Hermit Crab social housing case transitionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2056739https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2056739Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:46:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Why do Taiwanese make offerings to the “good brothers” during the Ghost Festival, which is clearly a Taoist holiday? How did Buddhism, Taoism and folk beliefs blend together?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057750https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057750Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan’s Ghost Festival is a distinctive culture that blends the Taoist “Zhongyuan,” the Buddhist “Ullambana Festival,” and the folk belief in “Pudu good brothers.” Rooted in the history of an immigrant society, it has social significance that transcends religion. Economic debate: U.S. economy shows renewed weakness as July retail sales unexpectedly fall 0.6%! Unless “this” happens, a September rate hike is all but certainhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057749https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057749Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒U.S. retail sales fell 0.6% in July, clearly signaling economic weakness. The decline in employment added to the concerns, lowering the likelihood of a rate hike in September. The Federal Reserve is debating how lasting the effects will be. Could Taiwan stocks fluctuate and plunge back to 40,000? Du Jinlong reveals his “range trading” strategy, taking profits on 台積電 and shifting to 3 dark-horse stockshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057751https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057751Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:52:45 +0900Taiwan風傳媒As Taiwan’s stock market fluctuates around 46,000 points, financial expert 杜金龍 has adopted a range-trading strategy of “selling high and buying low,” taking profits on 台積電 and shifting investments to 南亜, 台泥 and 富邦金. He sees this as a response to short-term market uncertainty and an opportunity for medium- to long-term asset allocation. Is Hsu Chia-ching in trouble? Her “softhearted” move to get her son into Dongsha camp could bring more than a 10萬 fine; reported over alleged profiteering, “listed as a defendant by prosecutors”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057752https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057752Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:52:03 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Overseas Community Affairs Council Minister Hsu Chia-ching faced questions over alleged abuse of authority after helping her son register for a Dongsha experience camp. The Control Yuan imposed a 10萬 fine, and the Taiwan People’s Party reported her over alleged corruption and profiteering. The Taipei District Prosecutors Office has listed her as a defendant in its investigation, and the controversy continues to grow. “We can’t win a war of attrition!” What else did the Russian bank’s chief economist say before being swiftly ousted for puncturing Putin’s myth?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057753https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057753Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:50:39 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Russia’s state development bank dismissed its chief economist, Andrey Klepach. The move is believed to stem from his assertion that Russia was losing a war of attrition in the war in Ukraine and his warning of a possible social crisis, making it a significant act of criticism of the government. 30-year U.S. Treasury yield surges to near 20-year high! Governments and companies scramble for cash at the same time—are the “bond vigilantes” back?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057754https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057754Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:44:57 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The yield on 30-year U.S. Treasuries rose to 5.31%, its highest level since 2007. The government’s huge deficits and AI companies’ funding needs are competing for market funds, intensifying upward pressure on long-term interest rates. The most livable of Taiwan’s six special municipalities isn’t Taipei or Kaohsiung! The winner is this city: “Comfortable climate, good amenities, convenient transportation and plenty of construction projects”—the top choice for retirement.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057755https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057755Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:37:52 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The ranking of livable cities among Taiwan’s six special municipalities for the first half of 2026 is out. Taichung City took the top spot with more than ten thousand mentions, thanks mainly to its pleasant climate, convenient transportation and job opportunities at Central Taiwan Science Park, making it a top choice for retirees and families looking to relocate. Joeman breakup scandal explainer! 蕭伊 accuses him of cheating; behind the 2023 drug-use admission, “I knowingly broke the law”—a look at his controversies and past scandalshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057756https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057756Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:33:02 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A cheating scandal involving millionaire YouTuber Joeman and beauty influencer 蕭伊, which came to light in the 2nd year of their relationship, has escalated. 蕭伊 revealed details of their relationship late at night and alleged 5 issues, including Joeman’s infidelity and drug use. Joeman announced their breakup but offered no specific rebuttal. The incident has sparked a strong reaction among internet users. Why do the “2 strings” on a hooded jacket’s hood often have metal tips? They’re not just for looks—their real purpose is something many people overlook.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057758https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057758Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The metal or plastic tips at the ends of the drawstrings on either side of a hood are formally called “aglets.” Their main purpose is to prevent the fibers from fraying and make threading easier. They are practical and serve a design purpose as well. International debate》The world’s first Arctic shipping route: Operated by Chinese! It takes just 20 days from Ningbo to the UK, half the time of the traditional route! Why is this a thorny issue?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057757https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057757Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒China’s 海傑航運 successfully completed a trial voyage from Ningbo to Felixstowe, England, via the Arctic route in 20 days. That is half the time required by the traditional route, but environmental and geopolitical concerns remain. The power-guzzling beast evolves! This acquisition has become a Wall Street barometer. Trump pushes infrastructure, while the left is the biggest obstacle.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057759https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057759Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:28:18 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Economist Michael Bessler has backed the Trump administration’s policy to build out power infrastructure for the AI era. He is urging FERC to approve a private-sector buyout proposal for AES. The move will be an important indicator of the direction of U.S. energy investment in the years ahead. NT$10,000 in universal cash payments from the central government in 2027! Could Taichung City add another NT$10,000? The city government gives its latest response.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057760https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057760Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:27:26 +0900Taiwan風傳媒President Lai Ching-te announced that the central government will issue NT$10,000 in universal cash payments in 2027. Taichung City said it could not follow suit because of financial difficulties. Councilors criticized the city government’s budget use. 蕭伊 says Joeman “would only have sex without a condom” and that she took birth control pills for 2 years! 陳沂 fires back with a question, sparking a heated debate over consent in sexual relationships.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057761https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-12/index-en-p8.html#n2057761Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:23:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The breakup dispute between Taiwan YouTuber Joeman and his former partner 蕭伊 continues. 蕭伊 posted a photo of birth control pills and alleged that Joeman had asked her to have sex without a condom. Internet personality 陳沂 countered by asking, “Is this a question of consent?” The debate is spreading on social media.