AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-18 18:00–21:00 JST｜Page 2 of 3https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 180 items from 6 sources; Japan, 101 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en 品川プロパティー合同会社 joins ACCEL JAPAN（アクセルジャパン）. Promotion featuring ambassador Shohei Miura launcheshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063628https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063628Tue, 11 Aug 2026 07:05:16 +0900JapanPR TIMES 《九門》徐正溪輸了！8月陸劇「最帥男配」TOP10冠軍是他：氣場輾壓男主角、一登場全網「夢回鬥魚」https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063841https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063841Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 She criticizes the blue and green camps for dressing up cash handouts as party red envelopes: “People are getting their own money; they don’t owe any party a thank-you”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063842https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063842Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:54:22 +0900Taiwan風傳媒台湾基进台北市议员参选人吴欣岱批评政府普发现金政策，认为这是政党互相加码的结果，不利于长期社会福利发展。她指出，这笔钱应该用于长照、社宅等更重要的社会需求，而不是短期的现金发放。 Tomorrow’s weather / Heavy rain to batter Taiwan for 5 days! New typhoon Sadell expected to form; latest track and potential impact revealed, with a week of forecasts at a glancehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063843https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063843Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:51:04 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A tropical disturbance and the monsoon trough are expected to bring significant rain across Taiwan for 5 consecutive days, with some areas at risk of torrential downpours. A new typhoon, Sadell, is expected to form and move northwest, with no direct impact anticipated for now. The weather changes serve as an important warning for travel and disaster preparedness. The 2026 New Taipei Green Living Music Festival will take place at the outdoor grounds of the New Taipei City Art Museum on 9/12 and 9/13, led by iconic female voices! Winnie Hsin, Matilda Tao, Tarcy Su and other singers from different generations will perform in successionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063844https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063844Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:50:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒2026年9月12日・13日、新北市美術館の屋外園区で「新北市綠生活音樂節」が開催される。90年代から2000年代の代表的女性歌手と新生代バンドが出演し、音楽、アート、自然が融合した都市型文化イベントとして注目される。 IVE unexpectedly adds an online livestream of its final Taipei show! DIVE can watch without fighting for tickets: A quick guide to the purchase period and livestream datehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063845https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063845Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:48:35 +0900Taiwan風傳媒South Korean girl group IVE unexpectedly announced that its final Taipei concert will be livestreamed worldwide via Mnet Plus, with subtitles in multiple languages and exclusive photo cards, allowing fans who couldn’t get tickets to take part. The move is seen as the final stop on its 2026 world tour, prompting speculation that European dates may be canceled. Don’t click right away if you receive an email from “.gov.tw”! A despicable scam tactic exposed; 165 shows you a “one-step” way to spot it instantlyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063846https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063846Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:46:41 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A sophisticated phishing scam using “.gov.tw” domains is spreading in Taiwan. It exploits redirect functions on government websites to distribute malicious links from trusted-looking addresses. “New Taipei Lecture Hall” launches in August, with free drawings for AirPods and Switch 2!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063848https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063848Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:45:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The New Taipei City Library will launch “New Taipei Lecture Hall” in August, offering participatory sessions on 3 main topics: healthy eating, personal finance and new immigrant culture. Each session will include a raffle for popular products and a Switch 2 giveaway through a points-collection program, encouraging public participation. Can even a terrible movie make a comeback? Chinese animated film 《牛來》 rides a meme-fueled box-office surge and will expand into Southeast Asia in Septemberhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063847https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063847Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:45:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒China’s low-budget animated film 牛來 has seen box-office revenue surge in an unexpected viral boom fueled by internet memes, and will reach Southeast Asia in September. The phenomenon symbolizes a return to “humanity” in the age of AI-generated content. A fighter who refuses to bow to fate! Hsinchu Mayor Ann Kao meets Rui-xiu He, a recipient of the Presidential Education Award, and Zhang Xuecheng, a recipient of the Striving for Excellence Awardhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063849https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063849Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:38:51 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Hsinchu Mayor Ann Kao met with Presidential Education Award recipient Rui-xiu He and Striving for Excellence Award recipient Zhang Xuecheng, honoring their courage in overcoming adversity and pursuing their dreams. She also presented them with book vouchers as encouragement. Bigger Asian pears aren’t necessarily better! Remember these “4 tips” for choosing sweet, juicy fruit; the Ministry of Agriculture reveals major differences in the taste of 6 varietieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063850https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063850Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Ministry of Agriculture has explained how to choose water pears and the differences in flavor among 6 major varieties. It advises shoppers to focus on appearance, weight and the condition of the fruit’s spots rather than size. New dreamy iPhone 18 color revealed! “Dark cherry red” vies for color of the year, while the foldable phone is reportedly thinner than the Airhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063851https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063851Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:21:34 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Did Yu Yuan-chi leave NT$40 million in inheritance? Why is Chen Jian still involved in fraud? Yu Xiangquan chokes up as he reveals the heartbreaking story behind “not seeing his nephew for 1 year”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063852https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063852Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:21:30 +0900Taiwan風傳媒After Yu Tian’s daughter, Yu Yuanqi, died, her younger brother Yu Xiangquan spoke about her estate and the custody of her children. He expressed deep anguish that Chen Jian, despite receiving an inheritance of 40 million yen, served time in prison for fraud and has kept the children from seeing their family for 1 year. Tsai A-ga tearfully bids farewell to his 3-year-old “mouse family member”! Tsai Bo-neng hides under the covers and sobs in anguish; he cries, “We’ll bring Tsai Shu-fen back to life”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063853https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063853Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:20:02 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The family of popular Taiwanese YouTuber 蔡阿嘎 announced the death of their pet hamster, 蔡鼠芬, which had lived with them for 3 years. Their son was overcome with grief, and the family held a farewell ceremony and cremated the hamster, scattering its ashes in a potted plant. Afraid to tell your partner you have an STI? Taiwan’s CDC launches a “third-party notification platform” for the first time: Arrange this as soon as you receive a letterhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063854https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063854Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:13:10 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan’s Centers for Disease Control has introduced the country’s first third-party notification platform to let people with sexually transmitted infections anonymously alert their partners to potential exposure. The aim is to protect privacy and encourage early testing. This hair dye cream from 全聯 makes you look years younger after one use! In-the-know shoppers praise its “natural, long-lasting gray coverage, soft hair and pleasant fragrance”: It doesn’t stain your hands or harm your scalphttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063855https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063855Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:12:22 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The “Maywufa Herbal Hair Color” dye cream sold at 全聯 has gone viral following online recommendations. Its PPD-free, ammonia-free formula promises natural gray coverage and soft, nourished hair, prompting lively consumer discussion and a wave of repeat purchases. National Library of Public Information takes part in the 2026 IFLA international conference, showcasing smart innovation and international exchangehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063856https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063856Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:11:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒At the 2026 IFLA conference, the National Library of Public Information presented research on its AI librarian “Xiao Shu” and signed an MOU with Busan Library, showcasing Taiwan’s leadership in smart libraries and international cooperation. Taiwan stocks swing wildly! The 3 major institutional investors shift funds: “1 sector” becomes a safe haven, while buying in “this actively managed ETF” surges to 60,000 lotshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063857https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063857Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:10:12 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Building links with global industries and partner universities, National University of Kaohsiung heads to Vietnam to nurture cross-disciplinary talenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063858https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063858Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:09:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒National University of Kaohsiung is working with partner universities and companies in Vietnam to develop students into internationally competitive talent in AI and digitalization. The initiative aims to strengthen industry-academia collaboration and interdisciplinary education. CTBC Financial Holding earnings briefing》Double dividend good news: Adjusted EPS for the first 7 months was 3.97 yuan; bank dividend remittances set to exceed 1.5 yuanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063859https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063859Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:08:10 +0900Taiwan風傳媒CTBC Financial Holding announced adjusted EPS of 3.97 yuan for the first 7 months of this year, up 90.9% year on year, mainly because capital gains on FVOCI stocks were included in the calculation. It also forecast strong dividend-paying capacity next year, with CTBC Bank’s dividend remittance expected to exceed the 1.5-yuan cap. Why did gifts between spouses hit a record high last year? Beyond saving on gift taxes, experts reveal “this other point” that needs attentionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063557https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063557Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Turning good intentions into a law-enforcement tool! Taoyuan Buddhist Lotus Society donates NT$1.6 million in technology-based investigative equipment to help frontline officers fight drugs and fraud with precisionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063556https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063556Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taoyuan Buddhist Lotus Society donated technology-based crime prevention equipment worth more than 1.6 million yuan and 3,000 drug saliva rapid test kits to the Taoyuan City Police Department to improve frontline officers’ effectiveness in cracking down on drug-impaired driving and fraud. The move demonstrates the social responsibility of religious organizations in contributing to public safety and has significant exemplary value. Miaoli’s Dahu Zun pears hit the market; Chung Tung-chin promotes local specialty produce and praises its superbly sweet, juicy flavorhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063558https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063558Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:58:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A launch event for “Dahu Zun Pears” was held in Dahu Township, Miaoli County, where the county magistrate and entertainers praised their flavor. Efforts to build a brand around local agricultural products are gaining momentum. Should investors fear a 548-point plunge in Taiwan stocks? Experts reveal this year’s 5 pullback patterns; the next buying point is “this number”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063559https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063559Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:55:15 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan stocks plunged 548 points in a single day, closing at 45308. Analyst Chung Kuo-chung reviewed this year’s 5 instances of prices retreating to test the monthly moving average after rising, and advised investors to wait for 43600 as the next buying point, emphasizing the importance of the risk-reward ratio. Don’t throw away old phone cases or screen protectors you no longer need! Recycle them at these 2 locations and “earn 200 yuan outright”; exchanges are available nationwide—see the offershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063560https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063560Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:51:19 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwanese mail-order company ジェイセン通信 and accessories brand RhinoShield have launched a collection campaign for unwanted phone cases and screen protectors. The campaign promotes environmental protection and resource recycling while offering consumers up to 200 yuan in shopping credit. 2026 Nantou Starry Sky Festival: The most romantic “Love and Starry Sky Station” comes to Cingjing for Qixi Valentine’s Dayhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063561https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063561Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:51:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Read this before traveling abroad! Stop wrapping your suitcase this way; the wrong lock could get pried open, experts reveal “airport security rules”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063562https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063562Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:50:01 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Risks during airport security screening have been raised over suitcase locks and plastic wrapping commonly used by travelers. Luggage may be forcibly opened if it does not use a TSA lock, while plastic wrapping is expected to be banned in the EU from 2030. Online users call it China’s worst animation ever! Despite its rough visuals, 牛來 outgrosses Spider-Man—“this reason” helped its creator rake in 80 millionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063563https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063563Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:46:02 +0900Taiwan風傳媒China’s low-budget animated film 牛來 has been called “the worst ever” for its crude visuals and harsh reviews, but internet memes and audience curiosity have helped it become an unusual hit, earning more than 80 million yen. The 5 years of work by its independent creator has also helped fuel the buzz. More evidence of the Japanese military’s World War II atrocities! Scholars examining archives find Unit 731 used its own soldiers as “malaria experiment subjects”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063564https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063564Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:45:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Seiya Matsuno, a researcher at Meiji Gakuin University, has confirmed in official documents that the former Japanese military used its own soldiers as subjects in malaria experiments in 1940. Shiro Ishii of Unit 731 was involved, making this new evidence of an extremely grave war crime. Electric vehicle purchase tax exemption rules to change next year! Starting in 2027, businesses can apply for exemption without “paying first and getting a refund”; see the new 財政部 system at a glancehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063565https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063565Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:44:51 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Is a high credit card limit a bad thing? Experts reveal “1 hidden risk” many people don’t know abouthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063566https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063566Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:44:46 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Financial comparison platform AlphaLoan said that having an excessively high credit card limit and using it poorly—for example, paying late or having a high credit utilization rate—can lower a credit score and affect loan approval and interest rate terms. Consumers should watch out for 7 factors that can lower their score. Is Russia suddenly embracing cryptocurrency? From Bitcoin to USDT, the real story is a financial war and a battle to defend the rublehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063567https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063567Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:43:50 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Russia has shifted its cryptocurrency policy, allowing the use of Bitcoin and USDT only in foreign trade. Domestic payments remain prohibited, in a bid to protect the ruble’s monetary sovereignty. Not mackerel or salmon! Experts warn against regularly eating these 4 fish beloved by Taiwanese, as toxins and heavy metals could all end up in your bodyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063568https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063568Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:34:23 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Toxicology expert Tan Tun-tzu of Chang Gung Memorial Hospital warned that common large fish such as tuna and swordfish contain high levels of mercury. People should avoid eating certain parts and consider 4 safe, nutritious small fish instead. Building a workplace of trust and inclusion! Taiwan DKSH named an HR Asia Best Employer for 3 consecutive yearshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063569https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063569Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:33:53 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan DKSH has received the HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia award for the third consecutive year, demonstrating outstanding performance in its rewards system, culture of trust and career development, and strengthening its reputation as an employer of choice. Van Ness Wu’s wife, 16 years younger, accused of being a “fake academic”! Japanese and British agency records revealed; he responds in her defensehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063570https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063570Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:30:52 +0900Taiwan風傳媒47-year-old actor Vanness Wu remarried Japanese singer Emi Aramaki, who is 16 years younger, but questions have been raised about whether she graduated from UCL’s history department. However, documents from her Japanese and British management companies match her own account, leaving little basis to dispute her educational background. Can you simply keep 1,000 yuan found on the street? “Finders keepers” doesn’t apply! Failing to take 1 step could land you in courthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063571https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063571Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Keeping 1,000 yuan found on the street could violate the law. The money should instead be handed in to the police or local authorities; if no one claims it during the 6-month claim period, the finder can obtain ownership. Building a smarter transportation environment in Changhua County: First traffic control center openshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063572https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063572Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:26:15 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Changhua County has established its first traffic control center, using AI and IoT to advance smart transportation. It aims to create a safer and more efficient traffic environment by easing congestion and remotely monitoring traffic lights. Concert economy boosts city branding; Coastal Rock Festival draws more than 30,000 visitors to the coasthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063573https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063573Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:26:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The “Coastal Rock Music Festival,” supported by the Taichung City Government, drew more than 30,000 people over 2 days, demonstrating how music can attract tourists and enhance a regional brand. The event is a successful example of public-private collaboration and is drawing attention as a sustainable model for regional revitalization. Planning ahead for the Fengke corridor: Taichung Metro Red Line study considers extension to Fengyuan Station, adding 2 stopshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063574https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063574Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:22:57 +0900Taiwan風傳媒台中市政府捷運工程局 is advancing a feasibility study for the Chongde-Fengyuan Line (Red Line), with plans to incorporate Fengyuan Station and some functions of the Fengke corridor into the planning at an early stage. The proposal would add 2 stations and preserve flexibility for integration with the Fengke corridor, helping narrow the urban-rural transportation gap and promote balanced regional development. Beyond brand-name myths! Watsons analyzes four K-Beauty trends, with ingredient guides and a checklist for your ideal makeup lookhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063575https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063575Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:20:06 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Watsons analyzes four major K-Beauty trends, using ingredient guides and makeup-look-based product selections to improve the consumer experience. It plans to set up dedicated sections in 250 stores by the end of the year, accelerating the growth of Korean beauty products in Taiwan and strengthening its market-leading position. Making school commutes easier for students at Nantun Elementary and Junior High School in Beitun: Taichung adjusts routes 921 and 922https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063576https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063576Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:20:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒To accommodate the opening of Nanxing Elementary and Junior High School, the Taichung City Transportation Bureau coordinated adjustments to bus routes 921 and 922 and their schedules to make commuting easier for students. The move strengthens public transport in a newly developed area and reflects the government’s focus on integrating education and transportation. 新冠疫情單周84例重症創本季新高 54名死亡案例多未接種本季疫苗https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063577https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063577Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:18:16 +0900Taiwan風傳媒台灣新冠重症單週達84例，創本季新高，54名死亡病例多為未接種本季疫苗者，疾管署呼籲高風險族群盡快接種。 Taichung ranks first among the six special municipalities for livability buzz; Lu Shiow-yen thanks residents and online users for their strong supporthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063578https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063578Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:15:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Taiwan Society of Infectious Diseases issues recommendations for clinical use of metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS), a new standard in clinical testing that demonstrates homegrown R&D capabilitieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063579https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063579Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:13:52 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Taiwan Society of Infectious Diseases has issued clinical-use guidelines for mNGS, a genetic sequencing technology for infectious pathogens. The technology can improve the accuracy of diagnosing severe and unknown infections and is widely adopted at medical centers across Taiwan. Tatung drives growth with a three-pronged push in “power, computing and land,” extending momentum through 2030https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063580https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063580Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:11:17 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Tatung Company announced that it will drive continued growth through 2030 with three key engines: “power, computing and land.” By expanding heavy electrical equipment production, entering the AI data center infrastructure sector and developing 240,000 ping of land in Taoyuan, it is building a medium- to long-term earnings framework. Never put bananas straight in the fridge after buying them! The Agriculture and Food Agency shares one tip to extend their shelf life; they can stay sweet, soft and fragrant for a month without turning blackhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063581https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063581Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:10:33 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Agriculture and Food Agency has shared the proper way to store bananas. Wrapping the stems and refrigerating or freezing them can keep them fresh for up to 1 month, helping prevent food waste. Can investors find bargains in this Taiwan stock rally? Experts compare it with Korean stocks returning to a “technical bull market”: funds are moving againhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063582https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063582Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:10:25 +0900Taiwan風傳媒After deleveraging, Korean stocks have returned to a technical bull market and funds are flowing back. Expert Di Xiang says Taiwan stocks may also offer a chance to find bargains, as AI fundamentals remain unchanged and market sentiment has overreacted. 「尚騰汽車集團」 joins hands with 「寶嘉聯合」 to launch AEPL’s inaugural season, venturing into professional sports for the first time and supporting pickleball in Taiwan through professional team managementhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063583https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063583Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:09:07 +0900Taiwan風傳媒尚騰汽車集團 and 寶嘉聯合 have joined AEPL’s inaugural season, making 尚騰汽車集團 Taiwan’s first automotive group to enter professional pickleball. The move promotes links between sports and industry and carries landmark significance. Ministry of Agriculture launches the “Taiwan Peanut Label” with industry partners to boost recognition of domestically produced peanutshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063584https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063584Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:04:01 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Ministry of Agriculture has unveiled the “Taiwan Peanut Mark,” a system certifying the use of 100% domestically grown peanuts. It aims to boost consumer confidence and market value in cooperation with food processors. 安卓手機LINE也能藏起來！Android內建1功能，不怕手機借人被偷看https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063358https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063358Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The “Private Space” feature introduced in Android 15 can isolate and protect personal apps such as LINE and banking apps. It is useful when lending your phone to someone else, and additional authentication keeps access secure. Will Danjiang Bridge boost nearby home prices? Yan Bingli scoffs, “Forget about prices going up”: buyers of this type of property could lose badlyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063359https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063359Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:57:54 +0900Taiwan風傳媒戴德梁行 managing director Yan Bingli says housing prices in Taiwan’s outlying areas have more room to fall than those in central areas, and prices near Danjiang Bridge are unlikely to rise. He advises owners to sell as soon as possible. The market may not recover until funds become more readily available in 2026. Chen Hsing-yu set aside 23 million for her 3 sons—does the future account still need subsidies? Huang Yang-ming reflects on means testing: a lifeline for these 3 types of familieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063360https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063360Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:53:05 +0900Taiwan風傳媒After Chen Hsing-yu and Chao Chien-ming divorced, questions arose over whether the 23 million education fund set up for their three sons had been misused and left unpaid. Huang Yang-ming used the case to call for means testing for growth allowances to prevent resources from being misallocated. Shen Po-yang proposes a “night mayor” platform; a critic cites London’s failed example and slams it as an imagined information operation cobbled together from fragmentshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063361https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063361Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:52:48 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Shen Po-yang, the Democratic Progressive Party’s Taipei mayoral candidate, has proposed a “night mayor” platform. KMT councilor Ling Tao criticized it as confusing international examples, impractical and an added burden on city government, prompting debate over its feasibility. Reducing development and avoiding high-risk areas: Inagu Bridge opens in Ren’ai Townshiphttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063362https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063362Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:52:27 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The new Ina Valley Bridge has opened to traffic on County Route 83 in Ren’ai Township, Nantou County, as part of the restoration of a section damaged by Typhoon Khanun. The bridge is designed to avoid high-risk areas and help stabilize residents’ lives and local economic activity. South Korean young people struggle to find work! AI shrinks the employed population by 190,000 in a year as entry-level jobs in programming, consulting and law disappearhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063363https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063363Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:50:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Employment among South Koreans aged 15–29 fell by 191,000 year over year as of July 2025. More than half of the decline was in information and communications and professional services, sectors vulnerable to AI, signaling the emergence of structural unemployment. When can people claim Lai Ching-te’s announced 10,000 cash payment? Writer lists 5 possible responses from the blue-and-white camp: What do you think they’ll do?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063364https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063364Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:43:16 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Chang Gung University fills all places for the fourth consecutive year, leading private universities in ARWU rankingshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063592https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063592Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:40:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Chang Gung University achieved full enrollment across all departments again for the 115 academic year, marking its fourth consecutive year of full enrollment. It ranks as Taiwan’s top private university in the ARWU, with multiple departments in the global top 100. Its strategy of integrating medicine, AI and engineering has paid off. Britain supplies Ukraine with drones; Russia threatens: “Watch out for a nuclear strike”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063365https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063365Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:39:55 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The British-made Nyan drone was used for the first time by the Ukrainian military in a mission to attack a Russian refining facility. Russia responded with threats hinting at nuclear war, heightening international tensions. Who is lying about the stalled public housing plan? Civic group presents 3 pieces of evidence to rebut 內政部: Rent subsidies bring political returns much fasterhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063366https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063366Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:38:58 +0900Taiwan風傳媒OURs都市改革組織 accused the Taiwan government of breaking its public housing pledge, saying a plan to add 130,000 units had been scaled back to 30,000. The group presented evidence to counter 內政部’s account. Are foreign investors changing course? The 3 major institutional investors sell NT$23.9 billion in Taiwan stocks as experts name shares that could serve as safe havenshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063367https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063367Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:30:26 +0900Taiwan風傳媒As geopolitical risks rise amid tensions between the US and Iran, foreign investors reversed course and became net sellers after 6 consecutive trading days of net buying. The 3 major institutional investors recorded combined net sales of 23.9 billion yen. AI and optical communications stocks are attracting funds and attention. Taichung’s quota-based employment rate for people with disabilities reaches 151.54%, ranking 2nd among the 6 special municipalities, as public-private collaboration promotes workplace inclusionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063596https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063596Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Taichung City Government’s Labor Affairs Bureau is promoting employment for people with disabilities. Its employment rate under the statutory quota reached 151.54%, ranking second among the six special municipalities. The results highlight the creation of diverse and inclusive workplaces through public-private cooperation. Store water now! 14 counties and cities face major water outages tomorrow, with some areas without water for up to 10 hours for cooking and bathing. Check whether your home is affected with one clickhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063369https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063369Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Water supply will be suspended in 14 counties and cities in Taiwan, mainly on Aug. 19. Residents are advised to store water in advance and take precautions with their equipment. PALLADIUM really used to make military boots! Why are young people wearing them on the street again? The real reason is more than nostalgiahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063368https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063368Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 AI demand surges! UMC issues NT$4 billion in convertible bonds, with bidding open from Aug. 19https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063370https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063370Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:20:51 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Wafer foundry UMC announced an issuance of NT$4 billion in unsecured convertible bonds to purchase equipment and expand capacity in response to surging demand for AI and edge computing. The move reflects its long-term investment strategy and confidence in the market. 188萬里亞爾兌1美元近作廢、民生必需品飆漲400% 伊朗現況到底有多慘https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063371https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063371Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:12:45 +0900Taiwan風傳媒アメリカの経済制裁により、イランの物価が400%暴騰し、通貨リヤルは188万対1ドルまで暴落。国民は生存ギリギリの状況に陥っている。 Why do so many older people love traveling to China after retirement? Those who have been there share 3 key reasons: Japan, South Korea and Thailand can’t comparehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063372https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063372Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:09:48 +0900Taiwan風傳媒People online cited 3 reasons retired seniors prefer traveling to China: a shared language, low prices and beautiful natural scenery. This points to an improvement in the quality of China’s tourism experience and is an important trend, particularly in the B2C travel market. Seasonal high! Flu deaths hit 80 in a single week; CDC expands eligibility for publicly funded medication to 7 groupshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063373https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063373Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:05:04 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The flu outbreak in Japan is spreading, with 80 severe cases and 17 deaths reported in 1 week. Taiwan’s Centers for Disease Control expanded eligibility for publicly funded antiviral drugs to 7 categories. The move is an urgent response to public health risks and is of significant importance. Julia Wu’s move to Xiaohongshu falls flat? Just a hundred followers in half a month as mainland internet users mock her past relationship scandalhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063374https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063374Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:02:35 +0900Taiwan風傳媒After fading from the spotlight following a 2024 relationship scandal, singer Julia Wu tried to revive her entertainment career by joining Xiaohongshu. But her follower count has grown slowly and negative comments continue, suggesting the Chinese market remains unreceptive. A universal 10,000 cash payment is coming in 2027! Will Taipei City add to it and pay 20,000 per person? Finance Department reveals conditions for issuing paymentshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063375https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063375Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:01:23 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan’s central government plans to allocate NT$235.7 billion in its fiscal year 116 general budget to provide a universal cash payment of NT$10,000. Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an says the amount is insufficient and has called for it to be raised to NT$20,000, but the city’s Finance Department says its current finances do not allow it. 薇閣升學再創高峰 124人錄取台大 63人攻進醫牙中醫 逾7成躋身頂尖大學https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063414https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063414Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:55:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒This year, 124 students from Wego High School were admitted to National Taiwan University, while 63 entered programs in medicine, dentistry or Chinese medicine, setting a new admissions record. The results reflect the success of the school’s solid teaching, with students showing outstanding learning ability and resilience. National University of Kaohsiung’s exchange program in Vietnam extends interdisciplinary learning into an international settinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063918https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063918Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:42:34 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFaculty and students from National University of Kaohsiung traveled to Vietnam for an international exchange, deepening their knowledge of AI applications and interdisciplinary thinking through academic seminars, university exchanges and industry practice. Taiwanese comics on display at 3 Tokyo bookstores, with specially made paper book covers tailored to Japanese culturehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063914https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063914Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:37:32 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taiwan-Japan innovation summit steps up three-way cooperation and links with the United States to reach global marketshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063913https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063913Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:34:30 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 承啟 plans to sell 51% stakes in 思騰 and other companies to reduce operational uncertaintyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063912https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063912Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:23:27 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Egg production falls; 好市多 tests switch from 30-egg to 20-egg packs in Zhonghe and Xizhihttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063911https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063911Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:19:25 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Fireworks at New Taipei’s Fisherman’s Wharf shrouded in smoke; Liu Heran says best viewing spots are being plannedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063908https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063908Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:15:23 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taiwan Mobile’s tender offer for Systex gets underway; commitments to tender exceed 14%https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063909https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063909Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:13:21 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Party financial reports for Year 114: Blue and green parties both post deficits; Taiwan People’s Party reports a surplus of 46.85 millionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063910https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063910Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:11:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA AI use intensity declines; Huang Chih-fang says Taiwan is a hardware giant but an application dwarfhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063902https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063902Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:07:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 中信銀 posts NT$500 billion in loan growth in first half; risks from four-loan co-lending are manageablehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063903https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063903Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:05:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA New Taipei Green Living Music Festival to be held Sept. 12 and 13, with Hsiao Chi and others performinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063901https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063901Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:02:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Foreign investors sell NT$11.9 billion in Taiwan stocks, ending 6-session buying streak; trim 力積電 and panel stockshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063768https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063768Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:52:10 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Yemen rebels say they attacked Red Sea refinery, intensifying attacks on Saudi Arabiahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063769https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063769Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:51:08 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 聯鈞: COSA capacity nearly doubles annually; ELSFP enters pilot productionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063770https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063770Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:50:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Scorching heat in France: zoo giraffes cool off as pet owners help their animals beat the heathttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063765https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063765Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:48:04 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taipei orders prompt inspections of manned cranes under 3 metric tons and tower cranes; fines begin Dec. 23https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063766https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063766Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:46:01 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Unlocking the secrets of a mysterious visitor in Hualien’s night sky: 7 nighttime tours of the Taiwan flying foxhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063767https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063767Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:44:59 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Could Trump and Kim spark another breakthrough？AFP takes stock of the situation in North Koreahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063764https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063764Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:41:57 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATrump has recently made overtures to Kim Jong Un, but analysts say Russia’s support has reduced Kim’s need for dialogue with the United States and South Korea. North Korea’s economy has improved through its involvement in the Russia-Ukraine war, and it has toughened its hostile stance toward South Korea. Lianjiang County government helps food businesses develop Matsu specialties friendly to older adultshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063752https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063752Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:39:55 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Hopes for U.S.-Iran peace deal dim, oil prices rise as Asian stocks mostly fallhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063746https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063746Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:35:53 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Rain is expected to increase from the evening of the 19th; tropical disturbance east of Guam could develop into a storm this weekhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063750https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063750Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:35:47 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA U.S. auto dealers launch campaign against Chinese cars, push for permanent banhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063747https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063747Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:32:50 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taiwan stocks fall as foreign investors shift to net outflows; Taiwan dollar closes at 31.945, ending a 4-session winning streakhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063748https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063748Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:32:48 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA LINE Pay’s first-half transaction volume reached NT$445 billion, with more than 13.7 million usershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063749https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063749Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:30:46 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA New Taipei’s Sanchong job fair opens on the 20th, with middle-aged and older workers a hiring priorityhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063751https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063751Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:28:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Chiang Wan-an appears at 「台北好時尚」, hoping to showcase outstanding design talent to the worldhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063635https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063635Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:23:40 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 吳念真’s 「人間條件三」 returns to the stage to portray life’s regretshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063636https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063636Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:20:37 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Ukrainian veteran dances with prosthetic limbs, embracing a new life and seeking attention for wounded amputeeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063633https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063633Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:18:35 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 未繳喪失中國籍證明10年 國民黨有選任人員須改選https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063634https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063634Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:14:33 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Man indicted over drug-driving crash that killed motorcyclist; repeat offense within 10 years could bring life sentencehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063629https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p2.html#n2063629Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:13:31 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA