# AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-18 15:00–18:00 JST｜Page 5 of 6

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 343 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 248 items from 7 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## 【茂林-KY】announces a change in members of the company’s sustainable development committee

- Published: 2026-08-17T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=4935&year=115&month=8&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=3&spoke_time=151747&spoke_date=20260817
- anchor: #n2058671
- Companies mentioned: 茂林光電科技(開曼)股份有限公司

There was a personnel change on 茂林-KY’s sustainable development committee: 荘美真 was removed, and CFO 張恩豪 was appointed as a new member. The move appears to be part of efforts to strengthen governance.

## 【茂林-KY】announces changes to the company’s acting spokesperson and corporate governance officer

- Published: 2026-08-17T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=4935&year=115&month=8&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=2&spoke_time=151733&spoke_date=20260817
- anchor: #n2058669
- Companies mentioned: 茂林光電科技(開曼)股份有限公司

茂林-KY announced changes to its acting spokesperson and corporate governance officer, with finance chief 張恩豪 taking over effective Aug. 17, 115. This internal personnel adjustment will not affect operations. The disclosure is a material announcement and reflects continued optimization of the company’s governance structure.

## 【茂林-KY】announces that the board has approved the company’s consolidated financial statements for the second quarter of 115

- Published: 2026-08-17T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=4935&year=115&month=8&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=151719&spoke_date=20260817
- anchor: #n2058667

茂林-KY’s consolidated financial statements for the second quarter of year 115 were approved by the board of directors and the audit committee. Cumulative net profit was 52,965 thousand yen, marking a return to profitability. This is an important financial signal for investors and the market.

## 【正瀚-創】announces the ex-dividend record date and adjusted payout rate for the company’s cash dividend for the first half of 115

- Published: 2026-08-17T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=6534&year=115&month=8&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=150420&spoke_date=20260817
- anchor: #n2058665

正瀚-創 announced that the ex-dividend record date for its cash dividend for the first half of 115 is 115/09/07, with a payout of NT$1.00850125 per share. The move bolsters shareholder confidence and reflects financial stability.

## 【廣達】Correction to the company's guarantee endorsement filing information for June 115.

- Published: 2026-08-17T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=2382&year=115&month=8&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=2&spoke_time=145141&spoke_date=20260817
- anchor: #n2058659
- Companies mentioned: 達明機器人

廣達電腦 filed supplementary endorsement and guarantee information for its subsidiary 達明（4585）. This is a routine correction to financial disclosures, with no change in the amount, and reflects its commitment to transparency.

## 【融程電】Announcement of an adjustment to the price of the company's third domestic unsecured convertible corporate bonds.

- Published: 2026-08-17T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=3416&year=115&month=8&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=2&spoke_time=144112&spoke_date=20260817
- anchor: #n2058653

融程電訊 adjusted the conversion price under the terms of its convertible corporate bonds in connection with a rights issue, lowering it from NT$123.3 to NT$117.5 effective Sep. 7, 115. This routine adjustment is required by regulations and directly affects investors’ rights.

## 【融程電】Announcement of an adjustment to the stock dividend payout rate.

- Published: 2026-08-17T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=3416&year=115&month=8&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=144022&spoke_date=20260817
- anchor: #n2058651

融程電 announced an adjustment to its stock dividend payout ratio after changes in its share capital resulting from employee stock options and the conversion of convertible bonds into shares. The technical adjustment does not affect overall shareholder rights but reflects the company’s commitment to governance transparency.

## 【世紀鋼】announces the record date and other related matters for the company’s cash capital increase and issuance of new shares (supplemental announcement on the issue price per share and the collection and custody institutions for funds)

- Published: 2026-08-17T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=9958&year=115&month=8&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=2&spoke_time=144014&spoke_date=20260817
- anchor: #n2058649

世紀鋼 announced a cash capital increase involving the issuance of 2000萬 shares at NT$83 per share to repay convertible corporate bonds. The move demonstrates the company’s commitment to strengthening its financial structure and is significant for investors.

## 【精誠】announces changes to the company’s spokesperson and acting spokesperson

- Published: 2026-08-17T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=6214&year=115&month=8&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=140938&spoke_date=20260817
- anchor: #n2058641

精誠資訊 made personnel changes to its spokesperson and acting spokesperson on Aug. 17, 2026. 程元毅 took over as spokesperson, and 李玲慧 was appointed acting spokesperson. The move reflects an internal reshuffle of roles and strengthens the governance structure.

## 【世芯-KY】responds to media reports

- Published: 2026-08-17T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=3661&year=115&month=8&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=6&spoke_time=140344&spoke_date=20260817
- anchor: #n2058640
- Companies mentioned: 工商時報

In response to a request from the stock exchange, 世芯-KY addressed media reports, explaining that it aims for an operating margin in the high 10% range in the third and fourth quarters. It urged investors to check financial information through official channels.

## 【榮創】announces revisions to some content in the company’s annual report for the 114 shareholders’ meeting

- Published: 2026-08-17T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=3437&year=115&month=8&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=140237&spoke_date=20260817
- anchor: #n2058632

In response to instructions from the Taiwan Stock Exchange, 榮創能源科技 amended parts of its annual report for the year 114 shareholders’ meeting and uploaded it again to the Market Observation Post System. This is part of regulatory compliance and an effort to ensure the accuracy of information for investors.

## 【永新-KY】announces the date of the board meeting to review the financial statements for the second quarter of 115

- Published: 2026-08-17T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=4557&year=115&month=8&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=134319&spoke_date=20260817
- anchor: #n2058631

永新-KY announced that its board will meet on Aug. 26, 115, to review the financial statements for the second quarter. This is a routine financial disclosure and a material announcement, with no further information.

## 【技嘉】clarifies a report in the industry section of 經濟日報 dated 115/08/16

- Published: 2026-08-17T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=2376&year=115&month=8&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=114023&spoke_date=20260817
- anchor: #n2058629
- Companies mentioned: 經濟日報

技嘉科技 issued a clarification regarding a 經濟日報 report that its 2026 capital expenditure would be raised to 28-30億元, stressing that this was media speculation and that actual figures would be disclosed as required. The move upholds information transparency.

## 【強信-KY】announces that the board meeting to review the company’s consolidated financial statements for the second quarter of ROC year 115 is scheduled for 115年08月25日

- Published: 2026-08-17T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=4560&year=115&month=8&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=110235&spoke_date=20260817
- anchor: #n2058628

強信-KY announced that it will hold a board meeting on August 25, 2026, to review its consolidated financial statements for the second quarter of year 115. This is a routine financial disclosure and important information for investors.

## 【錼創科技-KY創】, on behalf of its subsidiary 錼創顯示科技股份有限公司, announces the reappointment of directors and the chair by the sole corporate shareholder (correction to the event date and date of change in the material announcement of 115/08/14)

- Published: 2026-08-14T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=6854&year=115&month=8&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=164418&spoke_date=20260817
- anchor: #n2058717
- Companies mentioned: 錼創科技股份有限公司

錼創顯示科技, a subsidiary of 錼創科技-KY, carried out a change in the director nominated by its corporate shareholder. 李允立 was reappointed as representative director, indicating management stability.

## 【龍邦】supplementary announcement on changes to the company’s internal audit supervisor

- Published: 2026-08-13T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=2514&year=115&month=8&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=133401&spoke_date=20260817
- anchor: #n2058630
- Companies mentioned: 神盾(股)公司、精英電腦(股)公司

龍邦 announced a change in its internal audit supervisor, with manager 張進朝 taking up the position on Aug. 13, 115. He has audit experience at 神盾 and 精英電腦. This is a common corporate governance personnel appointment that strengthens internal oversight.

## Japanese media: Foreign affairs officials most frequently met by Prime Minister Takaichi since taking office, with defense officials second

- Published: 2026-08-18T17:45:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608180214.aspx
- anchor: #n2063282
- Companies mentioned: 日本經濟新聞、外務省、防衛省、內閣府、財務省、經濟產業省、國家安全保障局、國家情報局

Facts:
- In the 286 days since Takaichi took office through the 2nd of this month
- She met a total of about 730 bureaucrats
- The 1900 people during Shigeru Ishiba’s tenure
- About 1400 to more than 1500 during the tenures of Fumio Kishida and Yoshihide Suga
- 外務省: 233 people in total
- 防衛省: 69 people
- 內閣府: 56 people
- 財務省: 53 people
- 經濟產業省: 40 people
- About 7% overall
- 9% during Shinzo Abe’s second administration
- 4% to 6% during the terms of Fumio Kishida, Shigeru Ishiba and Yoshihide Suga
- 國家安全保障局長市川惠一89次
- 國家情報局長原和也67次
- Deputy Foreign Minister Takehiro Funakoshi: 46

## Central Taiwan university presidents’ forum focuses on strengthening young people’s transition from education to careers

- Published: 2026-08-18T17:44:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608180213.aspx
- anchor: #n2063283
- Companies mentioned: 旭東機械工業股份有限公司、橋椿金屬股份有限公司

Facts:
- Presidents of 22 universities and colleges in the jurisdiction
- Serving more than 57,000 young people
- An increase of 27,000 people
- About 540 on-campus career talks, group assessments, company visits and career counseling sessions
- Youth Salon campus hubs have been established at 6 universities and colleges
- More than 2,000 service visits
- Course satisfaction reached 92%
- 90% of students said the program helped clarify their career direction
- In 115年, 12 schools submitted 42 program applications

## Prisons face challenges with inmate populations and staffing; 矯正署: rolling out diverse measures to ease pressure

- Published: 2026-08-18T17:43:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608180212.aspx
- anchor: #n2063284
- Companies mentioned: 民眾黨、矯正署、法務部、檢察單位、行政院、人事行政總處、八德外役監、桃園女子監獄、台北看守所、女子看守所

Facts:
- The total inmate population has now exceeded 66,000
- The overcrowding rate reached 4.6%
- Uniform allowance increased by NT$2,000

## 特斯拉’s Cybercab could hit the road as early as August; reportedly to launch employee road test rides

- Published: 2026-08-18T17:42:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ait/202608180211.aspx
- anchor: #n2063285
- Companies mentioned: 特斯拉、The Information、路透社

Facts:
- The production version of the Cybercab has been tested on public roads since June

## Taiwan’s new badminton No. 1 Lin Hsiang-ti cruises past opponent in World Championships opener to reach the round of 32

- Published: 2026-08-18T17:41:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608180210.aspx
- anchor: #n2063277
- Companies mentioned: 世界羽球联盟（BWF）

Facts:
- 21-13
- 21-8
- French player Talanova, ranked No. 70 in the world
- Chiu Pin-chien, whose world ranking has fallen to No. 20

## CRIF: Chinese investment returns accounted for 8.48% of listed companies’ profits in the first half

- Published: 2026-08-18T17:40:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608180209.aspx
- anchor: #n2063278
- Companies mentioned: CRIF、鴻海、台光電、台積電、富士康工業互聯網、富泰華工業、鴻富錦精密電子、富士康科技集團、台光電子材料

Facts:
- Taiwan-listed companies’ investment returns from China reached NT$289.948 billion in the first half of this year
- Up 11.12% year on year
- The share of total profits at listed companies fell to 8.48%
- Taiwan approved US$400 million in investment in China
- Down 30.31% year on year
- 鴻海 retained the top spot in investment returns from China, with NT$117.618 billion
- Accounting for 40.57% of all China-sourced returns among listed companies
- 台積電’s NT$20.741 billion
- 富士康工業互聯網 (FII) topped the list with NT$71.594 billion
- Up 59.84% year on year
- A combined 1102.82 was injected into 鴻海’s parent company

## Military: First batch of F-16V blk70 fighter jets to fly back to Taiwan soon

- Published: 2026-08-18T17:39:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608180208.aspx
- anchor: #n2063279
- Companies mentioned: 洛克希德马丁、汉翔

The first batch of 66 F-16V (blk70) jets purchased under the Air Force’s “Phoenix Project” will return to Taiwan soon and be stationed at Chihhang Air Base in Taitung.

Facts:
- 66 F-16V (blk70) fighter jets
- At a cost of NT$247.22883 billion
- 140 F-16A/B fighter jets

## Blue camp questions original site for Indigenous Peoples Museum; green camp says choice followed a comprehensive assessment, not political direction

- Published: 2026-08-18T17:38:35+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608180207.aspx
- anchor: #n2063280
- Companies mentioned: 國民黨、民進黨、國立原住民族博物館、原住民族委員會

The Kuomintang has questioned whether it was appropriate to change the proposed site for the National Indigenous Peoples Museum following a change of government, while the Democratic Progressive Party has countered that the decision was based on expert assessments.

Facts:
- The land in Sanying actually available for the Indigenous Peoples Museum covers about 3 hectares
- Chengcing Lake in Kaohsiung covers about 14 hectares

## 華航 launches new LINE stickers; downloads come with a discount code for ticket purchases

- Published: 2026-08-18T17:37:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608180206.aspx
- anchor: #n2063262
- Companies mentioned: 華航、LINE、中華航空

Facts:
- Used more than 40 million times
- 16 stickers

## Uganda requires Taiwanese travelers to use Chinese passports for entry stamps; IPAC calls for resistance to external coercion

- Published: 2026-08-18T17:36:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608180205.aspx
- anchor: #n2063263
- Companies mentioned: IPAC、中華人民共和國、國際民航組織

Facts:
- 3 Taiwanese businesspeople and family members carrying Taiwan passports

## Trump family cryptocurrency firm sparks controversy after partner offers AI models from Chinese company subject to U.S. restrictions

- Published: 2026-08-18T17:31:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608180204.aspx
- anchor: #n2063259
- Companies mentioned: 世界自由金融公司、WorldClaw、阿里巴巴、百度、Z.ai、OpenAI、Anthropic、深度求索、月之暗面

Facts:
- The 90 AI models currently listed as available on the WorldClaw website
- Nearly half (43 models) were developed by Chinese tech companies such as 阿里巴巴, 百度 and Z.ai

## New Ina Valley Bridge opens in Ren’ai Township, Nantou, improving transport to indigenous communities along County Road 83

- Published: 2026-08-18T17:31:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608180203.aspx
- anchor: #n2063260
- Companies mentioned: 中央社

Facts:
- NT$43.05 million
- NT$82.655707 million
- 85 meters long

## Workplace safety incident at 台積電’s Hsinchu Science Park construction site; contractor voluntarily halts work to determine cause

- Published: 2026-08-18T17:29:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608180202.aspx
- anchor: #n2063261
- Companies mentioned: 台積電

Facts:
- 1 worker
- 2-nanometer plant

## Chinese coast guard ships increase as warships decline; Philippine military says South China Sea focus shifting to law enforcement

- Published: 2026-08-18T17:24:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608180201.aspx
- anchor: #n2063197
- Companies mentioned: フィリピン軍方、中国、フィリピン海岸防衛隊、フィリピン漁業局

The Philippine military has detected a decline in the number of Chinese warships and maritime militia vessels in the South China Sea, but an increase in coast guard and research vessels. It assesses that China’s strategic focus may be shifting toward law enforcement and intelligence gathering.

Facts:
- The number of Chinese warships deployed in the South China Sea fell from 100 to 78
- Maritime militia vessels declined from 999 to 850
- Chinese coast guard ships increased from 68 to 77
- Research vessels also increased from 33 to 44
- Of China’s 44 research vessels, 16 had anomalous tracks

## ASEAN News Brief, August 18, 2026

- Published: 2026-08-18T17:23:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608183002.aspx
- anchor: #n2063139
- Companies mentioned: 越南農業與環境部、澳洲國際農業研究中心、新加坡市區重建局、菲律賓央行、馬來西亞外貿發展局、日經亞洲、柬埔寨海關總署、經濟學人資訊社

Facts:
- Invested about US$2.3 million
- Collected about 996.4 billion Lao kip
- About US$44.2 million
- Collected more than 467.8 billion Lao kip
- About US$20.7 million
- Reached 1017.05% of the first-half target
- Surged 855.06% from the same period last year
- Collected about 1.7915 trillion Lao kip
- Reached 86.14% of the annual target
- Revenue of about 747.5 billion Lao kip
- Up 142.28% year on year

## Taiwan and Thai industry groups sign 4 MOUs to deepen cooperation in smart technology and supply chains

- Published: 2026-08-18T17:23:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608180200.aspx
- anchor: #n2063140
- Companies mentioned: 全國工業總會、泰國工業總會、頤康科技、Thaiway Products、集星資通、Thai Subcontracting Promotion Association、悠由數據應用、IFLOWDEV、台灣智慧電動自行車協會、泰國電動車協會

Facts:
- Taiwan-Thailand bilateral trade totaled about US$19.4 billion in 2025
- Growth of 47.8% in the first quarter of this year compared with the same period last year
- The first 9 forums facilitated 55 memorandums of cooperation
- Another 4 collaborations added this year

## Cultural diplomacy ambassador a-We returns to Taiwan; themed exhibition opens in September

- Published: 2026-08-18T17:21:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202608180199.aspx
- anchor: #n2063141
- Companies mentioned: a-We、文化部、文化台灣基金會、中央社、空總國家文化基地

Facts:
- 5 newly evolved forms of a-We unveiled
- 10 creators are expected to be selected
- Each selected creator will receive an NT$40,000 creative licensing fee
- Will run from September 4 to November 3

## Taiwan Mobile builds 5G AI smart geothermal power plant; inspection efficiency rises 20%

- Published: 2026-08-18T17:17:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608180198.aspx
- anchor: #n2063142
- Companies mentioned: 台灣大哥大、將捷集團、結元能源、國家發展委員會

Facts:
- Inspection efficiency can rise by more than 20%
- Summer power generation efficiency can rise 5%
- Patrol completion rate exceeds 95%
- Recognition accuracy reaches 90%
- Can boost power generation efficiency of cooling system equipment by more than 5%
- AI smart operations and maintenance system achieves a Q&A success rate of more than 99.5%

## 國民黨 to adopt vote-allocation system for Taipei City council elections for the first time; 2 electoral districts still add designated boroughs

- Published: 2026-08-18T17:14:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608180197.aspx
- anchor: #n2063135
- Companies mentioned: 國民黨、民眾黨

Facts:
- A total of 33 council seats to be nominated
- 8 seats nominated in Taipei's Da’an-Wenshan District

## Big Dome Monet Garden to begin trial operations on the 22nd, aiming to draw crowds; Wu Suyin: It will be no less impressive than 台北101

- Published: 2026-08-18T17:12:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608180196.aspx
- anchor: #n2063136
- Companies mentioned: 遠東SOGO、台北101、LOPIA、IPPIKI、越舍MAISON VIET、福園台菜、The Grill by A CUT、必比登

Facts:
- Covers about 30,000 ping
- More than 560 brands onboard
- Nearly 200 brands opening their first stores in Taiwan
- The mall underwent more than 1,200 days of planning and preparation
- Public spaces account for more than 55%
- More than 50 brands gathered
- A “Perfume Fountain” installation more than 8 meters tall
- Dining area covers about 11,000 ping
- More than 150 dining brands onboard
- About 3,000 ping of dining space created
- More than 80 brands gathered

## Berlin launches first mobile service for homeless people, who can vote without a registered address

- Published: 2026-08-18T17:12:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608180195.aspx
- anchor: #n2063137
- Companies mentioned: 柏林選務機關、社福組織、德國新教社福組織Diakonie、柏林班柯（Pankow）區選務局、柏林日報（BZ）

Facts:
- Berlin will hold state parliament elections on Sept. 20
- Homeless people need only be German citizens and at least 16 years old
- Must have lived primarily in Berlin during the 3 months before the election

## In line with Beijing's policies, mainland media report that 香港滙豐 is requiring longtime mainland Chinese clients to submit declarations on the sources of their funds

- Published: 2026-08-18T17:10:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202608180194.aspx
- anchor: #n2063138
- Companies mentioned: 香港滙豐、中國證監會、人民銀行、香港信報

Facts:
- If clients fail to submit the declaration by Aug. 20, related investment services may be suspended
- If it is still not submitted by Sept. 12, related investment services may be terminated
- In early June this year, 香港滙豐 also required mainland Chinese investors applying to open accounts as new clients to check a declaration box
- New rules take effect on July 1

## Former Sanchong borough chief convicted of slipping in documents to trick residents into signing and selling their properties; sentenced to 4 years and 8 months

- Published: 2026-08-18T17:05:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608180193.aspx
- anchor: #n2063077
- Companies mentioned: 新北市三重區五順里、新北地方法院

Facts:
- Falsified a claim that residents owed Mr. Zhou NT$9.17 million in loans
- Agreed with Hong Jiaren to buy the property for NT$9.3 million
- Then returned about NT$1.5 million in cash to Mr. Wu

## New Taiwan dollar falls 9.3 cents to close at 31.945

- Published: 2026-08-18T17:04:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608180192.aspx
- anchor: #n2063073
- Companies mentioned: 中央社

Facts:
- Closed at 31.945
- Fell 9.3 cents
- Trading volume totaled US$1.844 billion
- Opened at 31.84
- High of 31.774
- Low of 31.964

## Taichung police officer suspected of forging traffic tickets; 1 detained, 10 released on bail or released

- Published: 2026-08-18T17:04:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608180191.aspx
- anchor: #n2063074
- Companies mentioned: 台中第四警分局、大墩派出所、台灣台中地方檢察署、警政署、政風室

Facts:
- Taichung prosecutors investigated officers including a surnamed Chen officer from 台中第四警分局's 大墩派出所
- Prosecutors' motion to detain the surnamed Chen officer without visitation was approved today
- The others were released on bail or released
- From ROC years 108 to 110
- Searches were conducted at a total of 10 locations, including the offices and homes of the surnamed Chen officer and others
- 11 suspects, including the surnamed Chen officer, were questioned
- 1 witness appeared to provide an account
- Ordered released or released on bail of NT$50,000 to NT$80,000 pending further questioning

## Exterior of Tainan underground station unveiled for the first time; first phase to open by year-end

- Published: 2026-08-18T17:00:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608180190.aspx
- anchor: #n2063075
- Companies mentioned: 鐵道局、中央社

Facts:
- Entrance 2 features a canopy design with a 14-meter-high ceiling
- The new station has 3 entrances

## 5-year-old girl dies after 2 weeks in hospital with flu; publicly funded medication eligibility expanded through the end of September

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:53:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608180189.aspx
- anchor: #n2062932
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、疾管署、衛生福利部、克流感、易剋冒

Facts:
- 5-year-old girl
- 95,011 visits
- Slightly up 1.2%
- 80 cases of severe flu complications
- 17 deaths
- Fever of 42 degrees
- 89.0%
- 1,075 severe cases
- 205 deaths
- Seniors aged 65 and over
- Accounts for 63%
- Accounts for 82%
- 72%
- 4,000 contracted healthcare institutions

## Trump scales back U.S.-South Korea military drills; 金融時報: Asia's reliability of commitment once again in doubt

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:52:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608180188.aspx
- anchor: #n2062933
- Companies mentioned: 金融時報、美國企業研究所、太平洋司令部、國防重點

Facts:
- As Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to visit Washington in 5 weeks

## Global sovereign bond yields surge as investors focus on inflation and AI borrowing

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:51:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608183001.aspx
- anchor: #n2062931
- Companies mentioned: BNP Paribas Asset Management、AXA IM Core、Fed、Bank of Japan、TD Securities

Facts:
- The yield on 30-year U.S. Treasuries has risen nearly 40 basis points since late June, reaching 5.32% today
- The average yield on a benchmark portfolio of investment-grade government bonds has climbed to nearly 4.5%

## Global sovereign bond yields surge as investors focus on inflation and AI borrowing

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:51:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608183001.aspx
- anchor: #n2063281
- Companies mentioned: 法國巴黎資產管理公司、安盛投資管理核心、美國聯邦準備理事會、日本銀行、道明證券

Facts:
- The yield on 30-year U.S. Treasuries has risen nearly 40 basis points since late June, reaching 5.32% today
- The average yield on a benchmark portfolio of investment-grade government bonds has climbed to nearly 4.5%

## Beipu in Hsinchu links local businesses through Sleeping Tiger Banquet to promote Hakka cuisine

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:49:52+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608180187.aspx
- anchor: #n2062934
- Companies mentioned: 新竹縣政府、北埔老街商圈店家、新竹縣北埔鄉魅力商圈發展促進會

Beipu Township in Hsinchu County will hold the “Beipu Sleeping Tiger Banquet” on Oct. 17, combining local Hakka cuisine and tourism to market the area's cultural identity through branding.

Facts:
- More than 10 restaurants, snack shops and souvenir businesses in the old street
- The event will be held in the plaza in front of Beipu Ciyun Temple on Oct. 17
- The Sleeping Tiger Banquet was first held in ROC year 111

## U.S. aircraft carrier redirected to Middle East; Philippines says U.S.-Philippines defense cooperation unaffected

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:47:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608180186.aspx
- anchor: #n2058622
- Companies mentioned: アメリカ、フィリピン、中国、オーストラリア、日本、ニュージーランド、印太司令部

## 苗科實中難推動 鍾東錦：加速陽明交大實驗高中案

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:46:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608180185.aspx
- anchor: #n2058623
- Companies mentioned: 苗科實中、陽明交大、國科會、國家發展委員會、科管局、竹科、桃竹苗大矽谷

Facts:
- The goal is to begin admissions in academic year 117

## 瓦特先生睿禾金碳8/19興櫃 估今年營收組成逾7成為售電

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:45:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608180184.aspx
- anchor: #n2058624
- Companies mentioned: 瓦特先生、睿禾金碳、氫禾低碳、宏碁、友達、友達宇沛、佳運

Facts:
- The group's solar power capacity totals about 160MW
- Can generate about 200 million kWh of green electricity annually
- 預估今年營收組成，超過7成來自售電業務
- Has signed green electricity sales contracts totaling more than 3.4 billion kWh
- Consolidated operating revenue reached NT$504 million in the first half of this year
- Up 66% year over year
- Operating profit reached NT$117 million
- Operating margin reached 23.27%
- Net profit attributable to the parent company reached NT$23.775 million
- Earnings per share were NT$0.8

## 避中國地緣風險 諾基亞關閉杭州廠重押美國AI

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:42:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ait/202608180183.aspx
- anchor: #n2058617
- Companies mentioned: 諾基亞、華為、中興、愛立信、Bharti Airtel、Vodafone Idea、恩智浦

Facts:
- 諾基亞 recently announced the closure of its Hangzhou R&D center, which had 1,600 employees
- It also plans to invest US$4 billion
- About NT$127.6 billion
- 諾基亞's China workforce fell from 13,000 in 2020
- To 7,200 last year
- The contract with telecom operator Bharti Airtel was worth several 10億 euros
- Another contract with Vodafone Idea was also worth more than 10億 euros
- About NT$37 billion
- 諾基亞今年第二季淨銷售額成長9%，達到48億歐元
- Orders from AI and cloud services customers reached 2.8 billion euros in the second quarter
- The goal is to save up to 1.2 billion euros in costs by the end of this year
- 過去3年諾基亞在芬蘭增聘約1000名員工
- It currently employs 680 people in Finland

## President proposes universal cash payments of NT$10,000; 國民黨 follows suit, with Chiang Wan-an calling for NT$20,000

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:42:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608180182.aspx
- anchor: #n2058618
- Companies mentioned: 國民黨、民進黨

Facts:
- Universal cash payments of NT$10,000
- A universal handout of NT$20,000
- Economic growth forecast to reach as high as 11%

## 彭啓明 promotes 2 circular economy laws, aiming to build a green Taiwan with an international edge

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:42:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608180181.aspx
- anchor: #n2058619
- Companies mentioned: 環境部、民進黨、雲林縣環保局、雲科大

Facts:
- Companies have already offered to donate 1 million trees
- 雲科大 covers about 58 hectares
- About 7,000 trees will be planted
- Green space coverage reaches 80.7%
- Wastewater recycling rate reaches 78%
- 50 briefing sessions are planned across Taiwan

## Taiwan Lottery launches 2 new scratch-off games with total prizes exceeding NT$1.1 billion

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:39:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608180180.aspx
- anchor: #n2058598
- Companies mentioned: 台湾彩券公司

Facts:
- Total prizes exceed NT$1.11 billion
- Each ticket is priced at NT$200
- More than 3.77 million prizes in total
- Match 11 “ingot” symbols to win the NT$2 million top prize
- There are 5 top prizes of NT$2 million
- More than 230,000 prizes of NT$1,000 or more
- Overall odds of winning: 32%
- There are 4 top prizes of NT$800,000
- Overall odds of winning: 30.1%

## Paralympian with a rare disease endorses Chang Gung road race; Tsai Yi-lin urges everyone to get moving and stop making excuses

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:39:35+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608180179.aspx
- anchor: #n2058599
- Companies mentioned: 長庚醫院、林口長庚醫院、台北長庚

Facts:
- Incidence is about 1 in 25,000 to 1 in 40,000
- 第17屆長庚永慶盃路跑將於9月20日上午在台北、台中、嘉義、高雄4地開跑
- Nearly 40,000 people are expected to take part

## New rules for tax-exempt electric vehicles take effect next year, easing the burden of paying tax upfront and seeking refunds

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:39:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608180178.aspx
- anchor: #n2058600
- Companies mentioned: 財政部、財政部賦稅署、國稅局、海關

Facts:
- The tax incentives for electric vehicles have been extended through the end of 119
- 財政部 will implement new rules starting in 116
- Maximum motor output of 208.7 English horsepower (HP) or less, or 211.8 metric horsepower (PS) or less
- Equivalent to an engine displacement of 2000cc or less
- The half-rate tax is 12.5%
- Maximum motor output of 208.8HP or more, or 211.9PS or more
- Equivalent to an engine displacement of 2001cc or more
- Electric passenger cars: 15%
- Electric motorcycles: 8.5%
- Other electric vehicles, including trucks and buses: 7.5%
- Every year

## Kaohsiung's 116 annual budget totals NT$199.1 billion, NT$4.9 billion less due to the Fiscal Revenue and Expenditure Allocation Act

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:34:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608180177.aspx
- anchor: #n2058595
- Companies mentioned: 高雄市政府、行政院

Facts:
- The total budget nevertheless falls to NT$199.1 billion
- Down NT$4.9 billion from fiscal 115
- Project-based subsidies decrease by about NT$12.342 billion
- Debt reduction is constrained to NT$31.2 billion
- Revenue is budgeted at NT$188.146 billion
- Expenditures are budgeted at NT$192.910 billion
- A shortfall of NT$4.764 billion
- Down NT$94 million from the previous year
- NT$1.318 billion is budgeted for metro network construction
- NT$591 million is budgeted for land and construction costs for the Nanzi interchange and connecting roads
- 整體排水防洪及設施維護編列40.96 億元
- NT$3.77 billion is budgeted for water-resource recycling and wastewater reuse

## Zhongshan and Naval Academy launch first cross-campus double-major program to develop interdisciplinary talent

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:33:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608180176.aspx
- anchor: #n2058596
- Companies mentioned: 國立中山大學、海軍軍官學校

Facts:
- The 2 schools first formed an alliance in ROC year 105

## Gwangju Biennale removes Taiwan Pavilion name; Taiwanese arts groups speak out

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:23:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202608180175.aspx
- anchor: #n2058580
- Companies mentioned: 光州雙年展基金會、國立台灣美術館、國際藝評人協會、台灣視覺藝術協會（視盟）、哈薩克阿拉木圖中央國家博物館、曼谷藝術文化中心

Facts:
- September 2025

## Vehicle suspected of speeding out of control in Beinan, Taitung, crashes through wall and plunges onto slope; father dead, son injured

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:19:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608180174.aspx
- anchor: #n2058576
- Companies mentioned: 中央社

Facts:
- A 46-year-old man surnamed Lin

## Vessel in Strait of Hormuz hit by unidentified projectile; crew casualties reported

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:19:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608180173.aspx
- anchor: #n2058577
- Companies mentioned: UKMTO、Kpler、Xavia、Norns、Admiral、Portofino

Facts:
- More than 130 vessels a day
- 6 bulk commodity vessels passed through the Strait of Hormuz yesterday
- The 10-day average was 11 vessels
- 3 vessels passed through on the 15th
- 2 vessels crossed the waterway on the 16th
- The 10-day moving average was 26 vessels
- 33 vessels on the 16th
- 5 vessels entered the Red Sea
- 14 vessels departed
- A very large crude carrier loaded with 2 million barrels of oil

## Three major institutional investors sell a net NT$23.93 billion in Taiwan stocks

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:14:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608180172.aspx
- anchor: #n2058578

Facts:
- Foreign and mainland Chinese investors and dealers were net sellers, while investment trusts were net buyers; the 3 major institutional investors were net sellers of NT$23.93 billion in total
- Taiwan stocks fell 548.59 points today
- Closing at 45,308.68 points
- Trading value totaled NT$958.443 billion
- Dealers were net sellers of NT$17.607 billion
- Investment trusts were net buyers of NT$5.662 billion
- Foreign and mainland Chinese investors were net sellers of NT$11.985 billion

## Prospects for an end to the Middle East war dim; Nikkei index closes down more than 2%

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:14:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608180171.aspx
- anchor: #n2058572
- Companies mentioned: 日経225指数、東證股價指数

## Indonesia marks 81 years of independence; Jakarta celebrates National Day

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:14:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608180170.aspx
- anchor: #n2058573
- Companies mentioned: 安科爾休閒園區、中央社

Indonesia celebrates 81 years of independence, with events across Jakarta including greased-pole climbing and a large-scale light show.

Facts:
- Indonesia marks the 81st anniversary of independence on the 17th
- The final winners took home 4 bicycles
- The event drew millions of people

## Zhu Rongji's body cremated in Beijing; Xi Jinping bids farewell at Babaoshan, Hu Jintao sends wreath

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:13:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202608180169.aspx
- anchor: #n2058574
- Companies mentioned: 中国共产党

## Syphilis and HIV reports both rise; anonymous third-party notification platform for sexual partners launches

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:07:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608180168.aspx
- anchor: #n2058531
- Companies mentioned: 衛生福利部疾病管制署、台灣愛滋病護理學會

Facts:
- A further 6,116 syphilis cases were reported
- A further 537 HIV infections were reported
- A further 3,092 gonorrhea cases were reported
- Since mpox became a notifiable infectious disease in 2023, 543 cases have been confirmed
- A further 27 cases were reported this year through the end of July
- The platform, modeled on systems in other countries, has been used about 48 times since launch

## Border project in Texas national park sparks controversy; US government orders construction halted

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:00:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608180167.aspx
- anchor: #n2058529
- Companies mentioned: 美國海關暨邊境保護局、生物多樣性中心

Facts:
- The project costs US$1.7 billion

## Changhua traffic control center opens, using AI to advance smart transportation

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:58:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608180166.aspx
- anchor: #n2058467

Changhua County's traffic control center has officially opened, using AI to monitor traffic flow and control signals. The move has improved driving efficiency, reducing intersection delays by about 18%.

## Pingtung County government takes part in Kagoshima products fair; Governor Koichi Shioda visits the booth

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:56:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608180165.aspx
- anchor: #n2058398
- Companies mentioned: 屏東縣政府、鹿兒島縣、山形屋百貨

Facts:
- A total of 60 vendors are participating in this year's products expo
- Pingtung County government invited to participate in exhibition at 鹿兒島's 山形屋百貨

## Taiwanese youth head overseas to pursue their dreams in Palau and the Marshall Islands, promoting community health surveys and development

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:45:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608180164.aspx
- anchor: #n2058399
- Companies mentioned: 教育部青年署、輔仁大學、帛琉國家醫院、健保署、中巴佛光康寧醫院、台灣衛生中心、巴拉圭衛福部資通訊司

Facts:
- More than 3000 young people to receive support to pursue their dreams overseas in 115年
- A team of 16 young people from 輔仁大學, with backgrounds spanning medicine, public health, nursing, dentistry and long-term care
- 2 young interns taking part in the “Medical E-Era” program

## 3 weeks after the powerful earthquake in Kumamoto, Japan, Yatsushiro Port reopens to large vessels

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:41:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608180163.aspx
- anchor: #n2058394
- Companies mentioned: 日本放送協會（NHK）、國土交通省、熊本勞動局

Facts:
- 39 people have died
- More than 3000 people are still displaced in the area
- 3053 people are still sheltering at 70 locations in the prefecture
- A total of 31,951 homes were damaged
- About 1300 inquiries were received

## UMC to issue NT$4 billion in convertible bonds; bidding starts Aug. 19

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:40:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608180162.aspx
- anchor: #n2058395
- Companies mentioned: 宏遠證券

UMC is issuing NT$4 billion in convertible bonds to purchase equipment to support its capacity expansion plan.

## Lai Jui-lung proposes upgrading the World Games Main Stadium; Ko Chih-en mourns Heshan village chief

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:37:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608180161.aspx
- anchor: #n2058347
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨、國民黨、Facebook

Facts:
- More than 17 years have passed since the Kaohsiung National Stadium (World Games Main Stadium) opened
- The Dashu Heshan solar project has led to 51 hectares of forest being cleared

## Former Ningxia chair Liu Hui indicted; several local officials have also been prosecuted

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:36:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202608180160.aspx
- anchor: #n2058348
- Companies mentioned: 寧夏回族自治區政府、中國政協教科衛體委員會、最高人民檢察院、山東省菏澤市人民檢察院、菏澤市中級人民法院、國家民族事務委員會、西藏政府、湖北省、山西省、廣西政府、內蒙古自治區政府

Facts:
- Liu Hui is Hui, and was born in December 1959
- In 2016, she became deputy director and deputy Party secretary of 國家民族事務委員會
- 2022年任13屆全國政協教科衛體委員會副主任
- Liu Hui was placed under investigation on July 18 last year
- She was expelled from the Communist Party on March 26 this year

## August electronic futures fall; financial futures rise

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:26:52+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608180159.aspx
- anchor: #n2058282

Facts:
- Taipei stocks fell 548.59 points today to close at 45308.68
- The August electronics futures contract closed at 2862.2 points, down 67.6 points
- A 25.48-point discount
- The August financial futures contract closed at 3179.6 points, up 29 points
- A 1.04-point premium

## Wang Yi set to visit South Korea on the 19th; Lee Jae-myung to meet with him to discuss South Korea-China ties

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:24:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608180158.aspx
- anchor: #n2058283
- Companies mentioned: 中国外交部、韩国政府、青瓦台、韩国外交部、国家安保室、亚太经济合作会议（APEC）

Facts:
- Wang Yi's visit will be his first trip to South Korea for bilateral engagements in about 5 years, since September 2021
- The South Korea-China foreign ministers' meeting will be held for the first time in about 11 months, since Beijing on September 17 last year
- Ahead of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting in Shenzhen in November

## 13 sorties by Chinese military aircraft crossed the median line and harassed Taiwan this morning; 國軍 monitoring closely

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:23:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608180157.aspx
- anchor: #n2058284
- Companies mentioned: 國防部、國軍

Facts:
- 13 sorties by Chinese military aircraft
- A total of 18 sorties
- 8:55 a.m.

## Taiwan's August stock index futures fall 782 points

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:22:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608180156.aspx
- anchor: #n2058285
- Companies mentioned: 台灣期貨交易所

Facts:
- Taiwan's August index futures closed at 45085 points, down 782 points
- Taipei stocks fell 548.59 points at the close today
- Closing at 45308.68 points
- Trading value totaled NT$958.443 billion
- Trading volume was 54,093 contracts
- Trading volume was 20,621 contracts

## Schools step up drills after Thai campus shooting, using armed scenarios to build emergency response skills

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:21:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608180155.aspx
- anchor: #n2058223
- Companies mentioned: 拉達那哥欣紀念邦肯中學、賽邁警察局、帖詩琳學校暖武里分校

Facts:
- The attack left 9 people dead
- Including the 14-year-old gunman

## Taiwan stocks drop 548 points at close as tech shares pull back and shipping stocks rally

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:21:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608180154.aspx
- anchor: #n2058224
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、聯發科、鴻海、廣達、緯創、英業達、南亞科、華邦電、長榮、陽明、萬海、四維航、川湖、信驊、輝達（NVIDIA）

Facts:
- The index closed at 45308.68 points
- Down 548.59 points
- A decline of 1.2%
- Trading value totaled NT$958.443 billion
- Closed at 2380 yuan
- A decline of 0.83%
- Closed at 3885 yuan
- A decline of 4.07%
- Closed at 249 yuan
- Down 2.35%
- Fell 1.95%
- Closed at 515 yuan
- At the close

## 台電 debunks energy-saving myths: using the air conditioner's auto mode saves more electricity than low fan speed

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:21:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608180153.aspx
- anchor: #n2058225
- Companies mentioned: 台電

Facts:
- Residential users saved 1.8 billion kWh in total in 2025
- Equivalent to the annual electricity consumption of about 500,000 households
- And cut carbon emissions by about 840,000 metric tons
- Equivalent to the annual carbon reduction of 2170 Da'an Forest Parks
- Peak instantaneous power consumption reached 41.43 million kilowatts

## From mediator to target: Why Trump is threatening to bomb Oman

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:17:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608180152.aspx
- anchor: #n2058221
- Companies mentioned: 白宮、華爾街日報、阿曼駐美大使館、卡達、巴基斯坦、美國國務院

Facts:
- The 60-day deadline Trump set in June this year
- Nearly 1/5 of the world's oil and energy routes

## 中聯油脂 accused of relaxing incoming-material standards, resulting in excessive benzo[a]pyrene levels; prosecutors indict 15 people and seek heavy sentences

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:14:35+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608180151.aspx
- anchor: #n2058222
- Companies mentioned: 中聯油脂、福壽、福懋、泰山、中聯公司、福壽公司、福懋公司、泰山公司

Facts:
- 4 companies indicted
- A total of 7 batches
- A combined 8478 metric tons
- 福壽公司 consequently received more than NT$5.31 million in sales proceeds
- 福懋公司 received more than NT$1.96 million
- 泰山公司 received more than NT$280,000
- The actual output of tainted oil from tank No. 315 was 1,289,760 kilograms
- The reported amount was 522,176 kilograms
- The underreported quantity was 767,584 kilograms
- About 59.5% of actual output
- The estimated proceeds of crime totaled about NT$887.31 million
- 中聯公司: about NT$373.07 million
- 福壽公司: about NT$200.13 million

## 2 killed in Philippine school shooting; student livestreams attack before taking own life

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:13:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608180150.aspx
- anchor: #n2058217
- Companies mentioned: 雅典耀大學、臉書、ANC

Facts:
- A public middle school in Tacloban City had a shooting involving two students in June this year, leaving 3 students dead and about 20 injured.

## Hsinchu County's senior citizens' card points to increase starting in October; long-term care transport fares added as an eligible expense

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:12:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608180149.aspx
- anchor: #n2058218
- Companies mentioned: 新竹縣政府、高齡長照處、農會、合作藥局

Hsinchu County is enhancing benefits under its senior citizens' card, increasing the monthly points to 1000 starting in October and adding long-term care transportation and medical and pharmacy expenses as eligible deductions to make life more convenient for older residents.

Facts:
- The monthly subsidy will increase from 500 points to 1000 points starting October 1
- Each ride can be discounted by 50 points
- The monthly deduction limit is 200 points for each category
- A NT$100 processing fee applies to replacement cards
- The process takes about 7 business days

## 全聯 teams up with 台畜 to expand pork supply; meat sales expected to grow by more than 1-tenth during the Mid-Autumn Festival

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:10:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608180148.aspx
- anchor: #n2058219
- Companies mentioned: 全聯、台畜、中央畜產會

全聯 and 台畜 are optimizing their pork supply chain with centralized cutting and new marinated products to meet peak Mid-Autumn Festival demand, with sales expected to grow by more than 1-tenth.

Facts:
- Pork still accounts for 4-tenths of 全聯's meat sales
- This year's Mid-Autumn Festival fresh meat sales grew by more than 1-tenth
- Taiwan's total pig slaughter volume in 2025 was 6.696 million head
- The value of pig farming is about NT$87.5 billion
- Taiwanese people consume an average of 35.61 kilograms of pork per person annually
- Sales exceeded NT$60 million in 2025
- 近2年雙方合作品項業績，占全聯整體豬肉業績逾4成
- Pickled meat products currently account for about 5% to 8% of 全聯's total meat sales

## Ho Hsin-chun calls for universal cash payments in Taichung; Chiang Chi-chen says local fiscal capacity varies

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:08:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608180147.aspx
- anchor: #n2058220
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨、國民黨、中央社

Facts:
- A universal cash payment of NT$10,000 next year
- The central government should distribute NT$20,000 in cash to everyone
- The cumulative deficit still stands at NT$31.4 billion
- 實際債務現有700多億元
- 短絀300多億元
- The budget requires NT$7.3 billion in borrowing

## Taiwan stocks fell 548.59 points

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:07:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608180146.aspx
- anchor: #n2058124
- Companies mentioned: 主動中信台灣收益、力積電、主動統一台灣增長、群益臺灣加權正2、群創、四維航、大量、益航、雲豹能源、天瀚、暉盛-創、晶豪科、永崴投控、威盛、晶技

Facts:
- The market closed down 548.59 points at 45308.68
- A decline of 1.2%
- Trading value totaled NT$958.443 billion
- The TAIEX opened at 45922.4
- The intraday high was 46064.09
- The low was 45225.42
- The index excluding financial stocks stood at 40651.55
- Down 559.74 points
- Kiln stocks fell 1.42%
- Food stocks rose 0.85%
- Plastic stocks fell 0.34%

## Shohei Ohtani homers twice in a game as the Dodgers rout the Rockies; Snell earns his first win of the season

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:05:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608180145.aspx
- anchor: #n2058125
- Companies mentioned: 洛杉磯道奇、科羅拉多洛磯、聖地牙哥教士

The Dodgers beat the Rockies 11-5, with Shohei Ohtani hitting 2 home runs and leading the way as Snell earned his first win since returning.

## Accused of denying transportation subsidies, 血基會 says it has applied more flexible criteria and increased the amount

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:03:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608180144.aspx
- anchor: #n2058123
- Companies mentioned: 血基會、血液基金會、血液基金會企業工會

Facts:
- The transportation subsidy has been raised from NT$3 to NT$6 per kilometer
- The transportation subsidy program will be applied retroactively from January 1 this year, with more flexible criteria

## Construction begins on a parking lot at Lane 271, Anhe First Street, Keelung; it is expected to be completed in November and provide 43 parking spaces

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:58:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608180143.aspx
- anchor: #n2058062
- Companies mentioned: 基隆市政府、建德國中

Facts:
- Can provide 43 car parking spaces
- The project costs NT$8.13 million
- An additional 90 small-car parking spaces are expected
- A total of 375 car parking spaces will be added

## Taiwan stocks swung by more than 800 points before closing down 548 points at 45308

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:56:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608180141.aspx
- anchor: #n2057989
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、聯發科、鴻海、廣達、緯創、英業達

Facts:
- The market closed at 45308.68
- Down 548.59 points
- A decline of 1.2%
- Trading value totaled NT$958.443 billion
- Closed at 2380 yuan
- A decline of 0.83%
- Closed at 3885 yuan
- A decline of 4.07%
- Closed at 249 yuan
- Down 2.35%
- Fell 1.95%

## Mid-Autumn gift-box sales by disability groups are only 23% of the 114-year level; 社家署 is investigating the reasons

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:52:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608180142.aspx
- anchor: #n2057988
- Companies mentioned: 社家署、衛福部

Facts:
- Total sales for last year's Mid-Autumn Festival were about NT$103.11 million
- Cumulative sales so far are only about 23% of last year's total annual sales

## He developed stage 四 oral cancer even after quitting betel nut 10 years ago! Doctor warns people to watch for “6 symptoms” and not delay if mouth sores last more than 2 weeks

- Published: 2026-08-18T17:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11157371
- anchor: #n2063014
- Companies mentioned: 新竹臺大分院、衛生福利部國民健康署

新竹臺大分院 introduced the case of a man diagnosed with stage 4 oral cancer more than 10 years after quitting betel nut. Past cell damage does not disappear immediately, and the importance of regular checkups was emphasized.

## Never peel off the sticker on the bottom of your thermal mug! Japan's 虎牌 reveals its key purpose, and the real reason may surprise you

- Published: 2026-08-18T17:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11157413
- anchor: #n2063013
- Companies mentioned: 虎牌（Tiger）

Japan’s Tiger explained the importance of the sticker on the bottom of stainless-steel vacuum-insulated mugs. It urged users not to remove a particular sticker in order to maintain the vacuum insulation effect.

## Setting your air conditioner to low fan speed uses more electricity! 台電 reveals that pressing “1 magic button” saves power, cools the room quickly and keeps you comfortable

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:59:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11157463
- anchor: #n2063015

Taiwan Power Company explained misconceptions about saving electricity when using air conditioners at a press conference. It said that a low fan setting can actually increase power consumption and recommended using auto mode. The explanation is important for raising public awareness of energy conservation.

## A wave of South Korean retail investors pours into U.S. stocks! They snap up 海力士 ADRs and 三-fold leveraged ETFs, prompting Wall Street analysts to say: “This is madness”

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:50:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11157441
- anchor: #n2063016
- Companies mentioned: SK海力士、Acadian資產管理、斐波那契資產管理、Direxion、ProShares

South Korean retail investors have shifted heavily into U.S. stocks amid a correction in their domestic market, particularly SK海力士 ADRs and highly leveraged ETFs, prompting Wall Street concerns about a speculative bubble and highlighting how retail behavior could fuel market volatility.

## Why is Chen Hsing-yu still paying the mortgage after divorcing Zhao Chien-ming, despite giving him a shop worth NT$60 million? Experts say overlooking this issue could leave her without the property and still out of pocket

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:46:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11157456
- anchor: #n2063017

陳水扁’s daughter, 陳幸妤, gave her former husband a clinic property worth 60 million yen, but the mortgage remained in her name. She is still being forced to make payments after the divorce, highlighting the importance of asset management.

## Should greasy plastic containers go in the trash or recycling? The environmental bureau explains the proper way to dispose of them—and how to avoid a fine of NT$6,000

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:43:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11157452
- anchor: #n2063018
- Companies mentioned: GREENPEACE、回收大百科

Taiwan’s environmental authorities announced that plastic lunch boxes stained with oil can still be recycled if washed. Failure to sort waste properly can result in fines of up to NT$6,000, and the public is urged to understand the rules.

## 全聯1款鮮奶喝過就不換別牌！主婦讚「品質穩成分單純、香醇濃郁不卡舌」：獸醫把關認證

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:37:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11157449
- anchor: #n2063019
- Companies mentioned: 全聯、鮮乳坊、阿秀牧場、六甲田莊

Taiwanese consumers particularly praise 鮮乳坊, a small-farm fresh milk brand sold at 全聯, for its simple ingredients, good taste and veterinary oversight. This reflects consumers' strong concern for food safety and supply-chain transparency.