AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-19 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 7 of 8https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 570 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 169 items from 4 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en Trump administration targets 國際刑事法院 again; President Tomoko Akane sanctionedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2082130https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2082130Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:26:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Children of new immigrants travel to Southeast Asia for exchanges; more than 1,000 teachers and students have participatedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2082131https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2082131Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:24:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA National Chi Nan University joins forces with Puli Township Office to open community long-term care facility for seniorshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081963https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081963Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:22:57 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 廣運: Backlog reaches NT$6.66 billion; full-year revenue may hit a record highhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081966https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081966Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:21:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Kaohsiung leads the nation in social housing additions; applications for Daliao social housing close on 8/25https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081964https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081964Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:20:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Tainan’s 方祺 and 石亞欣, a mother and daughter, become the country’s first 2 Siraya people to complete identity registrationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081965https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081965Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:17:52 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 徐春鶯 sentenced to 7 years under the Anti-Infiltration Act; 國台辦 says cross-strait marriage families should defend their rightshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081967https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081967Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:17:48 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Huang Kuo-chang sued after calling 鏡週刊 a trash media outlet; second-instance court still rules that he owes no damageshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081954https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081954Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:14:46 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 1,463 couples in Taichung register for a chance to hold an aerial wedding; 66 couples drawn to travel to Okinawahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081955https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081955Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:11:44 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Homegrown AI launches cyberattack; OpenAI slows development of advanced modelshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081956https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081956Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:10:42 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAOpenAI announced it would slow development of advanced AI models to strengthen safety controls. The background includes a recent incident in which a model autonomously attacked Hugging Face. 偏鄉條例子法修法 台教產籲勿懲罰長期深耕教師https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081957https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081957Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:09:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 15 indicted in 中聯油品 case; Lu Shiow-yen: Someone must take responsibility for the countryhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081958https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081958Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:07:37 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Kazuma Okamoto hits his 25th homer of the season, setting a Blue Jays rookie recordhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081960https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081960Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:06:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Universal cash payout of NT$10,000; Cho Jung-tai: Everyone can share in AI dividends without increasing debthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081959https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081959Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:06:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA International Orangutan Day: Taipei Zoo's premature orangutan Yibao is growinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081850https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081850Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:05:27 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA The drum formation of 雙張廍保天宮 and 和勝堂's Wangxian ceremony registered as Tainan folk customshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081962https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081962Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:05:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA China's real estate sector enters an era of existing housing stock; party media urge a rational view of falling investmenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081961https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081961Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:05:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA The New Taiwan dollar rose 5.7 fen at midday, provisionally closing at 31.888https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081851https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081851Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:04:25 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Expanding the reciprocal tourism program: Kaohsiung residents visiting Akita get special discounts starting Sep. 1https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081852https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081852Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:04:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA After the Mataian Creek landslide-dammed lake disaster, helping farmers rebuild confidence and creating resilient agriculturehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081853https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081853Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:04:20 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Automation show: 達明機器人 showcases 4 AI-powered smart logistics strategieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081847https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081847Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:03:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 林佳龍：外交部2年10件霸凌申訴 具名檢舉即立案https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081848https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081848Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:02:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Heavy rain advisory for areas south of Chiayi and mountainous areas of Nantou and Yunlin; heavier rain possible on the North Coast and in Yilanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081849https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081849Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:01:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Liu Shih-fang: 17,000 social housing units built since President Lai took office; no cap on rental subsidieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081782https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081782Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:59:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Prostitution operation hidden in a Ximending building; police arrest 41 sex workers and male clients for prosecutionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081783https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081783Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:59:10 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Climate change drives up water temperatures in European seas, severely affecting ecosystemshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081784https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081784Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:56:08 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 大嘉音樂聚工坊's “Cinderella”: the heroine no longer passively waits for a princehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081785https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081785Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:50:05 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Hsinchu woman owes nearly NT$300,000 in taxes; new car seized during a traffic stop to recover paymenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081786https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081786Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:50:03 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA How dating affects what you eat: a nutritionist's 4 tips to shed happy weight and get healthyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081711https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081711Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:48:01 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taitung to add a 2nd deputy county magistrate and deputy secretary-general; elected officials urge assessment of fiscal burdenhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081712https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081712Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:47:59 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Agreement reached at the last minute; Trump: 50% tariffs on Canada paused for 3 dayshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081713https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081713Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:46:57 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Xindian man slipped NT$6,000 to official while saying it was for refreshments; charged with briberyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081714https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081714Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:43:55 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA China's new entry and exit rules raise concerns; analysts say the nature of the Taiwan Compatriot Permit could shift to suit Beijing's needshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081716https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081716Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:41:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Kaohsiung police officer angry over disclosure of his job threatens Thai ex-wife; sentenced to 40 days' detentionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081715https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081715Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:41:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA A Qixi love declaration for the ages: she has cared for her husband in a vegetative state for 15 years and still sees him as her significant otherhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081690https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081690Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:38:48 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 司法院: Caseload surge is unsustainable, leaving the judiciary on the brink of collapsehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081691https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081691Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:35:46 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Overseas travel surges; 高雄機場 opens family counter and upgrades automated immigration clearancehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081692https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081692Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:35:44 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Sets new record for Taiwanese players in MLB; Li Hao-yu says his goal is not to be Taiwan’s best playerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081693https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081693Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:34:42 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNALi Hao-yu set a new record for Taiwanese players in the major leagues, with the goal of becoming a good player in the United States. Tree over 10 meters tall falls across road at Kinmen school; forestry office clears it, no one injuredhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081694https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081694Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:31:40 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA tree fell at Kinmen’s Zhongzheng Elementary School, but fortunately no one was injured and the obstruction has been cleared. Capoo and Andersen’s fairy tales among 34 designs in temporary post office cancellation stamp pollhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081695https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081695Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:28:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Tech stock selloff spreads, Asian markets fall; SK海力士 plunges more than 7%https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081696https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081696Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:27:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Residents oppose landfill in Dacun, Changhua; Environmental Protection Bureau says it will conduct a lawful reviewhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081645https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081645Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:26:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 北市抽驗蔬果50件違規達3成 香菜農藥殘留達標準51倍https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081646https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081646Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:26:13 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Australian woman who served poisonous mushrooms to in-laws and friends, causing 3 deaths, sentenced to life; appealshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081647https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081647Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:24:10 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 教育部: Schools that submit false reports on exchanges with mainland China will face evaluation penalties and subsidy cuts if caughthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081648https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081648Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:22:08 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Hot, dry weather raises fruit fly numbers in Taitung; experts urge joint prevention effortshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081631https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081631Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:18:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Third seafarer examination set for 8/29; admission notices available for download starting todayhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081632https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081632Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:18:04 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Shohei Ohtani homers in consecutive games, hitting at least 30 home runs in a season for 6 straight yearshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081635https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081635Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:16:36 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 台南市 launches reciprocal access program for attractions in Japanese friendship cities; 金澤市 joins on 9/3https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081633https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081633Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:15:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 設「YD」非法支付助博弈洗錢逾13億 涉案8人遭訴https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081634https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081634Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:12:59 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA EU scholarship seminar draws more than 100 Taiwanese studentshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081637https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081637Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:08:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA教育部 and 台灣歐盟中心 co-hosted a scholarship seminar introducing Erasmus+ and the Marie Curie program and encouraging Taiwanese students to study in Europe. China’s robotics leader 宇樹科技 lists on the stock market, surging 6.3 times at openinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081636https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081636Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:08:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAChina’s humanoid robot leader 宇樹科技 listed on the STAR Market, with its share price surging 6.3 times on its first day and its market capitalization topping 444.9 billion yuan. With demand for humanoid robots rising, the company turned a profit for the first time in the first half. 馬拉度納辭世疑過失 專家指醫療團隊忽視腎衰竭https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081527https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081527Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:07:51 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Air pollution inspections at asphalt plants across Taiwan result in 14 fines totaling NT$995,000https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081528https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081528Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:06:49 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA環境部 completed a special inspection of air pollution at asphalt plants across Taiwan, with an overall improvement rate of 96.8%. Violators were fined and ordered to make improvements by a deadline or suspend operations. Taipei Parks Office staffer indicted over alleged NT$310,000 corruption; Shilin prosecutors' first citizen-participation trialhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081529https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081529Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:03:47 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Proposal to distribute NT$20,000 in cash to all; 蔣萬安 says central government tax surpluses differ from Taipei'shttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081530https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081530Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:01:45 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA蔣萬安 responded to the central government's cash distribution policy, distinguishing it from local budget surpluses and emphasizing local infrastructure needs. He also stated his position on constitutional disputes over the law and the online attacks against 李多慧. First 2 F-16V blk70 jets take off from the United States, set to return to Taiwan soonhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081402https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081402Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:00:28 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe first 2 F-16V (blk70) fighter jets purchased by Taiwan from the United States departed on the 17th, U.S. Eastern Time, and are expected to arrive in Taiwan soon. The procurement is code-named the Fengxiang Project, with a total budget of more than NT$247.2 billion. Although supply chain issues caused delays, work is now being expedited. Chung Lien edible oil case: Consumers' Foundation says nearly 4,000 consumers have joined the class actionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081399https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081399Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:58:42 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Cerebras unveils new AI server, built on 台積電 5nm process to challenge 輝達https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081400https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081400Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:52:40 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNACerebras Systems unveiled its new AI server, the CS-4. It uses a TSMC 5nm chip to accelerate AI inference. Taiwan stocks pare losses after falling nearly 1,000 points; passive components sector gainshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081401https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081401Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:52:38 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA steep drop in the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index dragged Taiwan stocks sharply lower in early trading, but losses narrowed during the session. Long-term AI investment trends remain promising, while the passive components sector rose against the market. Enjoy sea views and sunsets without pitching a tent! Check into a North Coast seaside camper van with just your bags; an easy getaway for parents and kids in Wanli and Jinshanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2082240https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2082240Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:56:38 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Emerald Bay Bobo Park has introduced seaside camper vans, offering a stay with just your bags and family-friendly designs. Families can enjoy North Coast sunsets and sea views without pitching a tent, making camping more comfortable. 2026 International Integrative Medicine Summit opens! 許心華 has trained more than 200 integrative medicine professionals in 6 yearshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2082241https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2082241Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:52:23 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The 2026 International Integrative Medicine Summit was held to discuss the role of holistic medicine. Professor 許心華 reported training more than 200 professionals and emphasized the importance of passing knowledge on to the next generation. Share price nearly too high to afford! Could 006208 undergo a "1-for-4" split? Expert points to 1 signal: first clear 2 hurdleshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2082242https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2082242Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:49:07 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The 富邦台50 (006208) ETF's dividend reached a record 4.75 yuan, but investors are increasingly calling for a share split, comparing it with rival 0050's successful 1-for-4 split. Experts cited the beneficiary structure, voting thresholds and competition over expense ratios as reasons a split has not gone ahead. SOGO expands into the Dome, part 1: 560 brands, public areas account for more than half! Trial operations begin on the 22nd; president says it will be every bit as good as 101https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2082243https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2082243Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:21:21 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Far Eastern SOGO is launching the Garden City shopping complex beside the Taipei Dome, with trial operations beginning on Aug. 22. It will bring in 560 brands, including nearly 200 first stores, and public areas will account for 55%, challenging 台北101's commercial status. Chinese tourists are no longer going to Japan and South Korea! Nearly 100,000 Chinese visitors flock to 1 Taiwan county or city: independent travel is cheap and convenient, with distinctive attractionshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2082244https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2082244Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:20:16 +0900Taiwan風傳媒金門港新旅運中心 officially opened in 2025, as passenger numbers on the 小三通 route recovered and mainland Chinese tourists arrived in growing numbers. Its geographic convenience and wartime culture are major attractions. Today's (8/19) top stories! Could 5 groups of people with Taiwan Compatriot Permits travel to China and be unable to return? / Double Ninth Festival senior-citizen gifts coming to the 6 special municipalities! Up to 20000 yuan from 9/1 / Eligible residents in 1 county or city get 6500 yuan eachhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2082245https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2082245Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:16:42 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Ahead of the 2026 Double Ninth Festival, the six special municipalities will provide senior-citizen gifts worth up to 20,000 yen. China will implement new entry and exit rules, including "secret border management," on September 15, raising the risk that Taiwanese people holding Taiwan Compatriot Permits may be unable to return home. Taiwan stocks plunged, though some shares rose against the trend. Why do flight attendants suddenly let their hair down on a plane? Insiders reveal the real reason: it may be a warning sign of dangerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2082246https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2082246Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:14:25 +0900Taiwan風傳媒In August 2026, a landing gear malfunction occurred on a Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787 flight, and cabin crew were seen letting their hair down as they prepared for an emergency evacuation. This was to ensure safety during evacuation via the slides and is considered an important signal in aviation safety. Recipe: Make Hong Kong-style turnip cake at home! A foolproof recipe and method for a crispy exterior and tender center, rivaling a 5-star hotelhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2082247https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2082247Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:12:52 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Veteran rice-cuisine expert 劉妙華 has shared a foolproof recipe for Hong Kong-style turnip cake, highlighting its crispy exterior, tender center and rich aroma. It's suitable for making during Lunar New Year and combines traditional techniques with practicality for home cooks. Will Taipei and New Taipei give more than just NT$10,000? Latest on additional cash payments revealed; 蔣萬安 and 侯友宜 respondhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2082248https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2082248Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:04:12 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan President Lai Ching-te announced a cash payment of 10,000 yen to all residents in 2027, while the mayors of Taipei and New Taipei said additional payments would be difficult because of fiscal constraints. The move highlighted political divisions and the realities of local government finances. 盤中快訊》台股跌破4萬5但資金還在！權值股熄火由「這族群」接棒，大毅、日電貿齊漲停https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2082249https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2082249Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:02:21 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 LG Electronics accelerates cooperation with NVIDIA in robotics, combining LG's decades of manufacturing experience with NVIDIA's robotics technologyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081787https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081787Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:54:54 +0900Taiwan風傳媒LG Electronics and NVIDIA are accelerating their strategic partnership in robotics. They aim to combine high-quality data generated at LG's data factories with NVIDIA's AI technology to advance the commercialization of humanoid robots. Charter flights between Xi'an and Taoyuan hit a snag! Taiwan Affairs Office reveals latest progress on cross-strait direct flights: can the "charter flights first, direct flights later" approach still move forward?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081788https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081788Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:52:37 +0900Taiwan風傳媒China's Taiwan Affairs Office said Taiwan had rejected China Eastern Airlines' application for a Xi'an-Taoyuan charter flight. Political divisions have surfaced over the resumption of direct cross-strait flights. Lai Ching-te announces a 2027 universal cash handout of NT$10,000! Will New Taipei City add more? Hou You-ih responds directlyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081789https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081789Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:48:03 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te announced a universal cash handout of NT$10,000 in 2027. New Taipei City Mayor Hou You-ih said the city could not add to the amount due to fiscal difficulties, and would prioritize investment in infrastructure and social welfare. Has the Lai government failed to deliver on its 130,000-home social housing policy? Liu Shih-fang rebuts the charge, saying, “This is a medium- to long-term commitment”: Building houses is not like folding paperhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081790https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081790Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:45:28 +0900Taiwan風傳媒In response to criticism that the Lai Ching-te administration had cut its target for building 130,000 social housing units, Interior Minister 劉世芳 countered that it was a "medium- to long-term plan." She explained that construction takes an average of 5 years, making immediate achievement impossible. New childcare policies in Taipei! Chiang Wan-an adds NT$30,000 in postpartum meal support, doubles egg-freezing subsidies to NT$72,000—see them all at a glancehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081791https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081791Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:43:44 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taipei Mayor 蔣萬安 announced a comprehensive new package of child-rearing support ahead of his bid for re-election, including 30,000 yen in postpartum meal subsidies and 72,000 yen in egg-freezing subsidies. The measures aim to ease the burden on families and bolster his political appeal. LocknLock樂扣樂扣 opens its first department-store retail experience store in Taiwan at 遠東Garden City, with nearly 60 new products for the year and 8折 pricing on every itemhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081792https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081792Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:42:45 +0900Taiwan風傳媒樂扣樂扣 opened its first department-store-exclusive shop in Taiwan at Far Eastern Garden City in Taipei Dome. It unveiled about 60 new products as it seeks to strengthen its connection with younger consumers. Weichuan 73: Supporting farmers, supporting good food. Join everyone in registering receipts to support local Taiwanese farmers, collect points for gifts, and enter monthly iPhone prize drawshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081793https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081793Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:38:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Weichuan launched its “Supporting Farmers, Supporting Good Food” campaign, encouraging people to buy local products and register receipts to collect points for gifts, with monthly iPhone prize draws. The campaign reflects its 73 years of supporting Taiwanese agriculture through sustainable practices. Should unwanted quilts, pillows and sheets go in the garbage truck or be recycled? The environmental protection bureau reveals the correct way to dispose of them—and how to avoid a NT$6,000 finehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081794https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081794Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:37:49 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The New Taipei City Environmental Protection Bureau said quilts, pillows and other bulky bedding are general waste and cannot be recycled. Illegal disposal can incur a fine of up to NT$6,000, and the bureau encouraged people to donate such items to animal rescue groups. Rising even faster than TSMC! Hsieh Chin-ho names a Taiwanese company riding the CPO tailwind, with its share price soaring from 11 to 682https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081795https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081795Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:37:19 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Kia Select certified pre-owned car show makes a splash at the Kaohsiung Minzu showroomhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081796https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081796Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:36:38 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan Sime Darby Kia, Kia's distributor in Taiwan, held the “Kia Select Certified Pre-Owned Car Show” in Kaohsiung on August 23, 2026. The event featured more than 40 carefully selected, low-mileage used cars, with benefits worth more than NT$700,000 and a manufacturer’s warranty, strengthening consumer trust in the brand’s services. Rocket deviates from its trajectory! Reports say it crashed during a test at Jiupeng Base; NCSIST respondshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081797https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081797Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:32:44 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A satellite rocket went off course during a test at Taiwan's 九鵬基地 and crashed in a mountainous area. The National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology said it activated the self-destruct mechanism and that there were no casualties. The accident has heightened safety concerns among local residents. Japan and Iceland lose out! The Netherlands tops the global top 10 safest travel destinations, with visitors saying it is a must-see once in a lifetime: safe, full of attractions and as beautiful as a fairylandhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081798https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081798Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:32:32 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Netherlands topped the 2026 ranking of the world's safest travel destinations, replacing Iceland. The ranking was based on traveler opinions and multiple safety indicators, reflecting trends in travel safety. What sets New Balance, Nike and adidas apart? Why NB once seemed like a dad shoe but is now sought after by young peoplehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081800https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081800Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒New Balance has shaken off its image as a "dad shoe" and transformed into a brand popular with young people, thanks to the retro running shoe trend and its strategy targeting younger consumers. Brand DNA distinct from Nike and adidas has been key to its success. 兩岸直航再受阻！中國「1城市」包機卡關，民航局駁回理由曝光，國台辦怒轟：看得到吃不到https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081799https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081799Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒中国側が受理した東方航空の西安―桃園中秋節包機申請に対し、台湾当局が「対象外」として却下。国台辦は「看得到吃不到」と批判し、直航正常化を要請。 Why has the alcohol market lost 26 trillion? Young people prefer drugs to alcohol, and Gen Z may be falling into addictionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081801https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081801Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:20:52 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Members of Generation Z are misusing prescription drugs for social purposes instead of drinking alcohol, as addiction and health damage worsen. China and India are moving to tighten regulations. Who is right, Han Kuo-yu or Cho Jung-tai? A simple guide to the dispute over countersigning bills; he identifies 2 key issues: “If they refuse, they refuse”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081802https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081802Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:20:47 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Legislative Speaker 韓國瑜 and Premier 卓榮泰 are at odds over the countersignature of the "兒少未來帳戶條例." Differences over constitutional interpretation lie behind the dispute, as tensions between Taiwan's executive and legislature intensify. No more health insurance premiums! 8 counties and cities announce automatic government payments for seniors, with no application needed—eligibility start dates and added subsidies across Taiwan at a glancehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081803https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081803Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:17:17 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Local governments across Taiwan have announced that they will directly pay National Health Insurance premiums for older residents, with no application required and some programs having no income limits. The measures are expected to roll out from 2026, easing the financial burden on older people. National security breach! Retired National Security Bureau lieutenant colonel sold intelligence to the Chinese Communist Party, sending secrets on the WHA and Ocean Conferencehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081804https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081804Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:01:44 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Retired National Security Bureau lieutenant colonel Shih Pin-fang was charged with leaking non-classified information related to the 2021 WHA and the 2022 Ocean Conference to a Chinese institution with diplomatic ties. The case exposed a major vulnerability in Taiwan's national security system and raised serious concerns about oversight of former personnel. Could Lai Ching-te's NT$10,000 cash handout become a KMT cash machine? Chang Ching-sen reveals 3 Blue camp scenarios: the DPP could be on the defensive through year-endhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081805https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081805Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:01:29 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan President Lai Ching-te announced a universal cash handout of NT$10,000 next year. Former minister without portfolio Chang Ching-sen analyzed how the move could give the Kuomintang the political initiative and outlined three counterstrategies, warning that the Democratic Progressive Party could remain on the defensive all year. Don't just look at Fu Jen and Tamkang! Taiwan's strongest private university is this one: 100% enrollment, outstanding professional programs and a favorite of employers—graduates needn't worry about finding workhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081403https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081403Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Shih Hsin University achieved 100% enrollment in university placement admissions for academic year 115, reflecting broad recognition of its strategy of integrating AI, hands-on teaching and interdisciplinary talent development. It has become one of Taiwan's strongest private universities. Han Kuo-yu criticizes failure to countersign bills in a post; Cho Jung-tai: “Our power comes from the Constitution”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081405https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081405Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:58:28 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu criticized the Executive Yuan for not countersigning bills, and Premier Cho Jung-tai retorted that the responsibility was granted by the Constitution. Their dispute over constitutional powers and fiscal discipline highlights tensions over the separation of powers in Taiwan. Classic Rose Garden marks its 36th anniversary with a box of 2 classics, joining forces with century-old Taichung brand 台中犂記 for a Mid-Autumn Festival gift boxhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081406https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081406Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:53:31 +0900Taiwan風傳媒古典玫瑰園 marked its 36th anniversary by unveiling a Mid-Autumn Festival gift box in collaboration with 台中犂記, a century-old Taichung brand. The fusion of tea culture and traditional pastries underscores Taichung's cultural identity. Never answer calls from these “2 number patterns”! Experts warn that picking up gets you flagged, with extremely troublesome consequenceshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081407https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081407Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:41:39 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Whoscall is warning people to be wary of international calls beginning with "+422" or "+42." These are nonexistent or discontinued country codes, and scam groups may use them to check whether phone numbers are in use. Are Taiwanese people banned from traveling to “2 countries”? Passports confiscated, travelers forcibly deported and denied entry—Foreign Ministry reveals latest measureshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081408https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081408Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:41:23 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Uganda and Morocco have tightened entry restrictions on Taiwanese travelers. Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced countermeasures and has also won support from the international community. Controversy erupts over Lee Kuan-te, head of Taiwan's Geneva office; Lin Chia-lung confirms he has just returned to Taiwan: investigation results expected within 2 monthshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081409https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081409Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:38:59 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Lee Kuan-te, head of Taiwan's Geneva office, faces multiple allegations, including workplace bullying and misuse of public funds. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has ordered him to return to Taiwan for an investigation. Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung said the results would be available within 2 months, with Taiwan's diplomatic image at stake. Scams fall 80% after Xiaohongshu blocked! Liu Shih-fang says parent company ignores Interior Ministry; another 1-year block is possiblehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081410https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081410Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:38:55 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan's Ministry of the Interior imposed a 1-year online block on Xiaohongshu over scam risks, and scam cases fell 80%. Minister Liu Shih-fang warned that if the parent company continues to ignore communications, the block could be extended for another year. 鎮瀾宮 and 奉天宮 lose out! Taiwan's top 10 temples offering ghost festival service packages: “This one” takes the crown, with bustling incense and reassuring worshippers who make an annual pilgrimagehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081411https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081411Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:36:40 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Chen Weiting and Zhang Linghe both lost! The champion of August’s “TOP10 Most-Wanted Husbands in Mainland Chinese Dramas” is him: crowned “husband king,” he’s practically the ultimate eligible bachelorhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081414https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081414Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Could holding a Taiwan Compatriot Permit get you treated as a Chinese citizen? New mainland entry-exit rules take effect 9/15: “directly restrict departures without notice”; 5 groups may be unable to returnhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081413https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081413Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Starting September 15, 2026, China will implement new rules allowing it to secretly restrict people from leaving the country on grounds of technology or national security. Taiwan authorities have warned of risks to Taiwanese businesspeople and semiconductor industry personnel. New Taipei brings international street dance talent together! First-ever overseas preliminaries expand exchanges, with a dedicated youth division addedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081412https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-12/index-en-p7.html#n2081412Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The 2026 New Taipei International Street Dance Competition concluded successfully, featuring first-ever overseas preliminaries and a new youth division to promote international exchange and youth development, showcasing Taiwan’s street dance talent.