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Exclusive voice comic 『エンドロールは地獄まで』 on the BL platform 「トゥンク」: Fumiya Imai and Yusuke Shirai to co-star, with Takara Inoue and Shinnosuke Tachibana also set to appear! Published 2026-08-19 18:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Monthly fee: 770 yen, tax included Starting Aug. 25, 2026 (Tue.) Companies mentioned：株式会社ドワンゴ、トゥンク、EARLY WING、Rush Style、KADOKAWA、スノーライトプロダクション
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『Anniversary Collection』＜タバティエール＞ from 千銃士:Rhodoknight goes on sale! Published 2026-08-19 18:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Price: ¥880 (tax included) Price: ¥825 (tax included) Price: ¥3,190 (tax included) Price: ¥5,280 (tax included) Companies mentioned：千銃士:Rhodoknight、THEキャラ、Marvelous Inc.、株式会社コンテンツシード
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Add cuteness and functionality to your daily lunch. The 「Petit Bonbon BELLE」 insulated lunch bag, which still had ice inside after 8 hours, is now available Published 2026-08-19 18:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Retail price: 1,998 yen, tax included The product weighs approximately 195g. Approx. 26.5cm wide × 20cm high × 14cm deep It has been confirmed that ice remains solid at its core even after 8 hours. Companies mentioned：Fun Standard株式会社、BELLEMOND、Petit Bonbon BELLE、RKB毎日ホールディングス
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[No. 1 in the business book rankings at 丸善・日本橋店] Changing your “voice” can change your work! Why the buzzworthy book 『なぜ、あの人の話は最後まで聞きたくなるのか？』 has won the support of business professionals Published 2026-08-19 18:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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It took the No. 1 spot List price: 1,760 yen (tax included) Companies mentioned：株式会社主婦と生活社、丸善・日本橋店
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[まほステ × ニコメン] A live commentary for the second half of the stage production 『魔法使いの約束』きみに花を、空に魔法を will be streamed on Nico Nico Live, featuring live appearances by the cast, on Tuesday, August 25, from 19:00 Published 2026-08-19 18:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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More than 8 million downloads 21 sorcerers 42 days Companies mentioned：株式会社coly、株式会社ドワンゴ
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「THE BOOM」 merchandise is coming to にじさんじ! Sales begin at 18:00 on Thursday, August 20, 2026! Published 2026-08-19 18:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Sales begin at 18:00 on Thursday, August 20, 2026 A total of 15 types: plush mascots, foil-stamped acrylic stands, random glitter buttons, random instant-photo-style cards, glitter acrylic blocks, keychains, melamine tumblers, tote bags, canned sticker sets, mini acrylic blocks, ざぶぅん学習帳, plushie pouches, collectible books, kigurumi costumes and bracelets Receive 1 random 「特典フィルム風クリアカード」 (8 types in total) for every 3,000 yen spent, tax included For every 2,200 yen spent, tax included, choose either 「きゅんbro」 or 「THE BOOM」 and receive 1 coaster as a bonus from the selected series (8 types in total: 4 types from 「きゅんbro」 and 4 types from 「THE BOOM」) August 26 to September 13, 2026 Companies mentioned：にじさんじ、ANYCOLOR株式会社、アニメイト
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「にじたうん 7ちょうめ」 merchandise is coming to にじさんじ! Sales begin at 18:00 on Thursday, August 20, 2026! Published 2026-08-19 18:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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・Price: 2,000 yen each, tax included ・Types: 8 in total ・Sales start: 18:00 on Thursday, August 20, 2026 Companies mentioned：にじさんじ、ANYCOLOR株式会社
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「きゅんbro」 merchandise is coming to にじさんじ! Sales begin at 18:00 on Thursday, August 20, 2026! Published 2026-08-19 18:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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・Price: 1,800 yen each (tax included) ・Price: 350 yen (tax included) ・Price: 650 yen (tax included) ・Price: 1,500 yen each (tax included) ・Price: ¥2,200 each (tax included) ・Price: 2,800 yen, tax included ・Price: 2,500 yen each (tax included) ・Price: 3,000 yen each (tax included) ・Price: 6,800 yen, tax included Sales begin at 18:00 on Thursday, August 20, 2026 ・Event period: August 26 to September 13, 2026 Companies mentioned：にじさんじ、ANYCOLOR株式会社
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Original 【フジテレビ】小泉今日子の『夜のヒットスタジオ』特集 『小泉今日子 in 夜のヒットスタジオ フジテレビTWOセレクション』 ９月26日（土）20時～22時（予定） フジテレビTWO ドラマ・アニメ Published 2026-08-19 18:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Original 今年還暦を迎え、今もなお多くのファンに愛され続ける小泉今日子の歌唱シーン30曲を大特集 In recent years, she staged the largest-scale hall tour to date, energetically visiting 25 venues nationwide, including Nippon Budokan. Companies mentioned：フジテレビ、フジテレビTWO、フジテレビONE
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Yusuke Kobayashi recalls the moment he “became Subaru”: “I was saying the line where I felt most alive.” The cast of 『Re:ゼロから始める異世界生活』 look back on memorable episodes! Rie Takahashi moved to tears by Subaru's speech!? Highlights of the 「奪還編」 as well Published 2026-08-19 18:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Original 2026年8月8日（土）から8月11日（火・祝）にわたり Until 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, September 30 Starts Wednesday, August 12 Companies mentioned：株式会社AbemaTV、株式会社KADOKAWA、Re:ゼロから始める異世界生活1製作委員会、Re:ゼロから始める異世界生活2製作委員会、Re:ゼロから始める異世界生活3製作委員会、Re:ゼロから始める異世界生活4製作委員会
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4 「ぷくぺた」 designs by popular artist 「モニョチタポミチ」 set to go on sale Published 2026-08-19 18:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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660 yen (tax included) Expected around January 22, 2027 Companies mentioned：モニョチタポミチ、ムービック、アニメイトグループ
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Original 令和８年８月千葉豪雨による被災者支援に関するお知らせ Published 2026-08-19 17:57 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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10% off the displayed in-store price All 41 directly operated ヤマダデンキ, ベスト電器 and マツヤデンキ stores in Chiba Prefecture August 20, 2026 to February 28, 2027 Companies mentioned：ヤマダデンキ、ベスト電器、マツヤデンキ、大塚家具
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Original 4,000人の男女が愛知県にこの秋2回集う！？愛知県内でカップル続々誕生&結婚報告も！令和流婚活大イベントが今秋、愛知県で2ヶ月連続開催！ Published 2026-08-19 17:55 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Footage from the previous event has surpassed 1 million views Held at more than 20 amusement parks nationwide Women: 3,500 yen Men: 6,500 yen Up to 4,500 yen off Companies mentioned：株式会社バームクーヘン、ラグーナテンボス、日本モンキーパーク
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Based in Shimane, one of only 4 companies nationwide — selected for the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's 「自治体と連携した健康経営支援実証」 Published 2026-08-19 17:51 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Fewer than 50 employees 96.9% Approximately 46% Limited to 2 companies 15 companies Companies mentioned：株式会社フジイコーポレーション、株式会社graphs、株式会社NTTデータ経営研究所、公益財団法人しまね産業振興財団、松江商工会議所、しまね信用金庫、一般社団法人島根県法人会連合会
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Original 時代劇の名優＆本物の斬られ役が横浜に集結！ 京都・東映剣会と本格殺陣を披露！9月22日(火)開催ラジオ「時代劇が好きなのだ！」3周年記念イベント「秋風、大立ち回り！」のチケットをチケットペイにて販売！ Published 2026-08-19 17:50 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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All seats reserved: 8,800 yen (tax included); assigned seating Established: March 19, 1999 Capital: 1.13478 billion yen Companies mentioned：チケットペイ、株式会社ペイメントフォー、東映剣会
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Notice of the launch of the “Step Ahead Defense Tech Japan Equity Index” Published 2026-08-19 17:47 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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On September 4, 2026, the “Step Ahead Defense Tech Japan Equity Index” will join the “Step Ahead” series, which supports investment beginners as they advance to the next level. Effective management fee: no more than 0.7315% per year (tax included) The budget is expected to exceed 9 trillion yen in fiscal 2026 Companies mentioned：大和アセットマネジメント株式会社、Mirae Asset、SBI証券、楽天証券、マネックス証券、グローバルＸ
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Begins in-hospital operational evaluation ahead of the launch of the MOOVO™ (ムーボ) transport assistance device Published 2026-08-19 17:47 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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This evaluation is scheduled for completion in December 2026 30th Annual Meeting of the Japan Academy of Nursing Administration and Policies Aiming to launch sales in December 2026 Produced Japan’s first bearings in 1916 Now has locations in around 30 countries Companies mentioned：日本精工株式会社、慶應義塾大学病院、医療法人徳洲会湘南鎌倉総合病院
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Representative to the EU Hsieh Chih-wei writes: Taiwan-EU exchanges can jointly counter hybrid threats Published 2026-08-19 20:45 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Taiwan distributed about 11 million civil defense handbooks late last year Companies mentioned：歐洲動態、台灣民主實驗室、台灣事實查核中心
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Original 拉脫維亞道路交通安全局遭網攻 120萬人個資外洩 Published 2026-08-19 20:45 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Hackers obtained the personal data of about 1.2 million people Equivalent to about two out of 3 parts of the national population Companies mentioned：拉脫維亞道路交通安全局、拉脫維亞公共媒體（LSM）、Cert.lv、林克維奇斯（Edgars Rinkēvičs）、科茲洛夫斯基斯（Rihards Kozlovskis）
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Original 駁光州雙年展基金會說法 文化部堅持以台灣館參展 Published 2026-08-19 20:37 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Original 國美館是在今年1月12日以國立台灣美術館「機構」身分與光州雙年展基金會簽訂展覽協議 Original 國美館是在3月向光州雙年展基金會提出以「Taiwan Pavilion」為名的計畫案 On April 2, it received confirmation from the organizer that its “Taiwan Pavilion” application had been approved The two sides completed the contract signing on April 23 Original 光州雙年展基金會於6月突然改稱台灣館為「NTMoFA Pavilion」 Companies mentioned：光州雙年展基金會、文化部、國立台灣美術館、NTMoFA、台灣館、Taiwan Pavilion、國美館
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Zhudong building suspected of being illegally constructed; Cheng Chao-fang's office: We have nothing to do with this building Published 2026-08-19 20:36 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Those responsible for illegal construction may submit design plans and apply for a construction permit within 30 days of receiving notification Companies mentioned：民眾黨、民進黨、新竹縣政府、竹東鎮公所
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President Lai attends net-zero competition, hopes semiconductor industry will help drive technological innovation Published 2026-08-19 20:35 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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AI and net-zero special reports (300 articles in total) 34 countries worldwide 79 universities 267 teams registered As many as 1,144 participating students and teachers 2050 net-zero target More than 30 net-zero technology fields 2 groups, with a total of 40 finalist teams Companies mentioned：台灣大學、財團法人東元科技文教基金會
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Japan's Takaichi speaks by phone with Turkish president, reiterates freedom of navigation in Strait of Hormuz Published 2026-08-19 20:35 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A phone call lasting about 20 minutes Companies mentioned：讀賣新聞、日本經濟新聞、日本電視台（Nippon TV）
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Original 中國海警侵擾金門水域 海巡併航監控 Published 2026-08-19 20:21 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Original 中國海警「14609」、「14531」、「14608」及「14530」等4艘海警船 Original 中國海警船於下午5時3分全數航離金門水域 Companies mentioned：中國海警、海巡署、海洋委員會、金馬澎分署
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Capacity constraints support freight rates; 台驊: Shipping market conditions in Q3 look sound Published 2026-08-19 20:17 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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About 5% of overall market capacity affected Companies mentioned：台驊控股
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Huang Wei-chieh returns to Dragons' first-team starting rotation; manager Yeh weighs postseason role Published 2026-08-19 20:09 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Huang Wei-chieh has made 7 first-team appearances this season, all in relief Expected to start in 1 game of the Dragons' 3-game first-team series against the Fubon Guardians from the 21st to the 23rd September will be the decision point Companies mentioned：味全龙队、富邦悍将
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Lianjiang County's first tourism hotel BOT project to hold investor briefing in Taipei on the 26th Published 2026-08-19 19:57 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Original 連江縣政府推動首個觀光旅館BOT案，並將於26日在台北舉辦招商座談會以吸引投資。
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More than 4,000 visitors flocked to the county The site covers about 4,573 square meters The maximum estimated gross floor area is about 17,300 square meters Companies mentioned：連江縣政府、交通旅遊局
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Original 台積電產能緊俏 傳三星先進晶圓代工趁勢漲價達15% Published 2026-08-19 19:57 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Original AI晶片需求大增致台積電產能受限，三星趁勢調漲先進製程價格最高達15%。此舉標誌三星晶圓代工業務嘗試扭轉虧損的轉機。
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Price increases of up to 15% Prices for the SF4 process for customers in China and the United States rose 10% to 15% from the previous month The increase for Taiwanese customers was 5% to 10% Prices for wafers produced using the 5-nanometer SF5 process rose 10% to 15% Prices for 8-nanometer technology rose nearly 10% Samsung accounts for 7% of global foundry revenue Original 台積電的逾7成 Companies mentioned：台積電、三星電子
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SK海力士 to boost shareholder returns, repurchase and cancel 40 trillion won in treasury shares Published 2026-08-19 19:56 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
SK海力士 announced a 40 trillion won share buyback and cancellation, and pledged to raise shareholder returns to more than 50% of free cash flow, signaling confidence in its long-term value.
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About NT$920 billion More than 50% of free cash flow Companies mentioned：SK海力士、SK Hynix、三星電子公司、Samsung Electronics
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Improvements completed on Taipei Metro's Xinyi Line East Extension; officially approved for operation Published 2026-08-19 19:55 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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About 1.4 kilometers long Expected to open at the end of August Original 交通部18日核准營運 Companies mentioned：台北市捷運局、交通部、Facebook
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Wada Tsuyoshi reflects on changes in Taiwan baseball: Taiwan is now a team Japan finds hard to beat Published 2026-08-19 19:52 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Taiwan won the championship at the 2024 WBSC Premier12 Companies mentioned：福岡軟銀鷹隊、中華職棒味全龍隊、巴爾的摩金鶯隊
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Bond dispute involving major shareholder of 兆基屋管; Ministry of Economic Affairs calls on company to file suit and seek compensation Published 2026-08-19 19:51 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Original 兆基屋管發生股東財務糾紛，經濟部介入要求追究前董座責任並督促經營團隊重組。
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趙姬投資 holds about 34.93% of shares in 兆基屋管 宏碁 holds about 17.9% Former chairperson Li Chien-cheng holds about 1.01% The National Development Fund and 能率亞洲資本 jointly invested NT$56 million in 兆基屋管 on a 1:1 basis Equivalent to a NT$28 million investment by the National Development Fund in 兆基屋管 The plan's trust account holds about 2.12% of the equity in 兆基屋管 Companies mentioned：兆基屋管、趙姬投資、寄居蟹管理顧問、宏碁、能率亞洲資本、經濟部、產發署
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Acquittal in LED procurement case becomes final; Chang Chun says he will repay Hualien through action Published 2026-08-19 19:46 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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An LED (light-emitting diode) lighting supplier paid NT$400,000 in bribes 13-year judicial process In 105, the New Taipei District Court sentenced him to 7 years and 8 months in the first trial Companies mentioned：花蓮縣、花蓮縣議會、花蓮縣豐濱鄉公所
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Original 國防部：戰傷醫療、油彈補給及憲兵均納第3類戰鬥加給 Published 2026-08-19 19:43 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Monthly allowance increased by NT$4,000 Companies mentioned：國防部、234旅、憲兵部隊
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Tainan steps up oversight of livestock farms and slaughterhouses to boost the competitiveness of domestically produced chicken Published 2026-08-19 19:42 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Ensure chicken has no drug residues before reaching the market Current farming techniques have successfully eliminated the use of antibiotics during chicken rearing Companies mentioned：台南市養雞協會
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Two consecutive rear-end collisions in crash on northbound National Freeway 1 in Sanyi section leave 2 dead and 4 injured; Filipino woman killed in robbery on way to airport Published 2026-08-19 19:41 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Leaving 2 dead and 4 seriously or lightly injured One of the deceased was a 62-year-old Filipino woman Crash on northbound National Freeway 1 at the 147.8-kilometer mark in the Sanyi section 3 vehicles involved in the crash at the scene 6 injured Companies mentioned：特斯拉
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US$550 billion in US-Japan investment deal in doubt; U.S. revokes approval for Texas crude oil port Published 2026-08-19 19:36 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The budget was US$2.1 billion The syndicated loan for the crude oil export terminal will be increased by US$102 million with 3 major banks Raising it to US$415 million Companies mentioned：德州海灣連結公司、日本國際協力銀行
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和椿 showcases diverse robots and lights-out factory, targets humanoid robot applications Published 2026-08-19 19:33 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Robotics accounted for about 10% of 和椿's revenue in the first half of the year Automation equipment and subsystems accounted for about 54% Automation components accounted for 36% Companies mentioned：和椿科技
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Original 廈門推金廈大橋 陸委會重申：無推動兩岸通橋規劃 Published 2026-08-19 19:33 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Aim to have the main sea route open to traffic by the end of 2026 Companies mentioned：陸委會、中共、中國大陸福建廈門市政府
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Golden Classic Literary Works adaptation matchmaking event advances 13 works toward original IP Published 2026-08-19 19:31 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned：国立台湾文学馆、文策院、文化部、影视局
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Rivals become partners: CNN says AI makes Taiwan South Korea's “corridor to the U.S.” Published 2026-08-19 19:29 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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SK海力士 and 三星 together account for about 80% of global high-bandwidth memory (HBM) production Taiwan’s economic growth rate reached 8.7% last year, its highest in 15 years The economic growth rate is forecast to rise further to 11.05% in 2026 South Korea unveiled an investment plan worth up to US$576 billion for AI and semiconductors in June Companies mentioned：輝達、SK海力士、三星、台積電、宏碁、華碩、宏達電、蘋果、野村、電子時報、科技、民主與社會研究中心
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Passenger suspected of being drunk yells and kicks seats; Taiwan High Speed Rail: railway police to handle case after train arrives Published 2026-08-19 19:28 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned：台灣高鐵、鐵路警察
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Presidential discretionary fund faces cuts and freezes; Pan Men-an invites sheltered workshops to promote mooncakes on the 20th Published 2026-08-19 19:26 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Presidential discretionary state affairs fund cut by NT$10 million Freeze NT$20 million Companies mentioned：總統府、中央社
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Original 美國反制國際刑事法院傳施壓 立陶宛總統：無意退出 Published 2026-08-19 19:26 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Original 歐盟27個會員國 A total of 125 countries are currently party to the treaty Companies mentioned：立陶宛、国際刑事法院、美國、歐盟、以色列、荷蘭、羅馬規約
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Futian: European drone customers book new high-efficiency motor capacity in Tongluo Published 2026-08-19 19:23 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Annual capacity can rise from 100,000 units to 400,000 units The miniaturization division currently accounts for about 3% to 5% of revenue By 2027, the miniaturization division, including drones and robot dogs, is forecast to account for more than 1-tenth of revenue US imposes 15% tariffs on products from Taiwan and other allies A 100% ad valorem tariff will be imposed on drones of certain sizes or with specific functions that involve national security sensitivities Electric vehicle power systems account for about 4 to 5 tenths of applications Conventional automotive motors account for slightly more than 3 tenths Companies mentioned：富田電機、中鋼、宇樹科技
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Taipei City disaster-preparedness drill set for Aug. 21; cell broadcast alerts to be sent simultaneously Published 2026-08-19 19:22 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The year 115 disaster prevention and relief drill will be held on the 21st The year 115 disaster prevention and relief drill will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Aug. 21 CBS alerts will be sent at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. on Aug. 21 around the Taipei City Emergency Operations Center and 國防醫學大學, respectively Companies mentioned：台北市消防局、國防醫學大學、南港高中、榮星花園公園
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Asian shares plunge as the New Taiwan dollar swings more sharply; after weakening past NT$32, it rebounds to close at NT$31.937 Published 2026-08-19 19:22 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Closed at NT$31.937 Weakened past the NT$32 threshold Combined trading volume in the Taipei and Yuanta foreign exchange markets surged to US$3.004 billion The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index plunged nearly 5% South Korean stocks tumbled more than 5% Japanese stocks fell more than 3% Closed down 589.33 points Closed at 44,719.35 points Foreign investors pulled NT$41.639 billion from Taiwan stocks The day’s high-to-low range exceeded 1.3 jiao Original
Gwangju Biennale denies political censorship; 文化部: Korean side’s account is clearly inaccurate Published 2026-08-19 19:20 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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This year’s Gwangju Biennale exhibition program includes 16 national pavilions 28 exhibition venues in total The National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts participated as an institution and signed an exhibition agreement with 光州雙年展基金會 in that capacity on Jan. 12 this year The organizers did not formally notify it by letter that the proposal had been approved until April 2 The two sides completed the contract signing on April 23 Companies mentioned：光州雙年展基金會、文化部、國立台灣美術館、Taiwan Pavilion
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Asian Games rookie Zheng Xianghui strives for a medal to make his late mother proud Published 2026-08-19 19:20 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Zheng Xianghui, 21, is currently His mother died 2 years ago Companies mentioned：中央社、國家運動訓練中心
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Su Qiaohui proposes establishing an urban renewal bureau to improve government efficiency and boost policy incentives Published 2026-08-19 19:07 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Hundreds of industry representatives attended Companies mentioned：民進黨、國民黨、中央社
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Rakuten’s Song Jiahao removed from roster; Nippon-Ham’s Sun Yi-lei gives up 1 run in 0.2 innings of relief Published 2026-08-19 19:05 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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0.2 innings of relief Gave up 1 run August 14 Gave up 2 runs Threw 19 pitches Allowed 1 hit 2 walks Gave up 1 run Companies mentioned：楽天金鷲隊、火腿鬥士隊、福岡軟銀鷹隊
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Original 八八遷村後山林教育不輟 佳暮英雄傳承魯凱文化 Published 2026-08-19 19:04 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Helped evacuate 135 stranded community members A 2-day hunting course Companies mentioned：中央社、佳暮村青年會、佳暮青年會、大武山山林教育服務中心
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歐馬克 takes the helm as host of the Broadcasting Golden Bell Awards, with 25 years of radio experience Published 2026-08-19 19:00 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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25 years of radio experience Hourly pay is only about NT$250 Hourly pay of NT$500 Take-home pay of about NT$450 Companies mentioned：歐馬克、瑪麗
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Technology shares lead losses as Asian markets follow Wall Street lower Published 2026-08-19 18:53 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Japan’s benchmark Nikkei index closed down 3.2% today Japan’s benchmark Nikkei index closed down 3.2% today at 65,326.42 points Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index closed up 0.1% Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index closed up 0.1% at 25,495.07 points The Shanghai Composite Index closed down 2.4% The Shanghai Composite Index closed down 2.4% at 3,894.42 points Companies mentioned：澳洲國民銀行、National Australia Bank
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台達電 showcases smart manufacturing solutions, targeting applications in 4 major industries Published 2026-08-19 18:50 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Shortened from 3 months to 2 weeks Companies mentioned：台達電、輝達（NVIDIA）
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More than 1,000 FamilyMart stores offer self-checkout; 統一超 lets customers print, scan and pay on their own Published 2026-08-19 18:48 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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More than 1,000 stores currently offer self-checkout to customers More than 3 tenths of customers can use the system themselves Estimated to save stores about 1 million work hours a year Can save about 43.5 metric tons of paper each year Cuts carbon emissions by nearly 72 metric tons a year Companies mentioned：全家便利商店、統一超、7-ELEVEN
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Ukraine’s defense minister replacement sparks protests; anti-corruption investigation adds pressure on Zelenskyy Published 2026-08-19 18:45 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Former defense minister Fedorov, 35 Thousands of people took to the streets Companies mentioned：烏克蘭國家肅貪局（NABU）、肅貪專責檢察署（SAPO）
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AI detects osteoporosis from X-rays; National Taiwan University Hospital Yunlin Branch to expand use in year 116 Published 2026-08-19 18:45 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The study analyzed 540 participants Average follow-up was about 6.4 years Accuracy exceeded 9 tenths Companies mentioned：台大醫院雲林分院、雲林縣衛生局、Osteoporosis International
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隋棠 takes on a controlling mother role, acting alongside SJ Choi Si-won Published 2026-08-19 18:45 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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New drama “If We Had Never Met” Companies mentioned：Super Junior、SJ
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種苗場 promotes seed preservation for Indigenous communities’ beans, returning healthy seeds such as hyacinth beans to their homelands Published 2026-08-19 18:43 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Successfully propagated and renewed 3 lines, including hyacinth beans and adzuki beans After 2 years of effort Companies mentioned：農業部、種苗場、嘉義縣阿里山鄉新美部落
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MyData enables people with disabilities to apply online for vehicle license tax exemptions; 14 counties and cities connected Published 2026-08-19 18:41 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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14 counties and cities have now completed the connection Companies mentioned：MyData
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國泰人壽 launches industry-first in-home acute care insurance policy Published 2026-08-19 18:40 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Daily benefit of NT$2,000 Annual premium is NT$3,560 “Hospitalization daily benefit”: NT$6,000 “In-home acute care daily benefit”: NT$14,000 Companies mentioned：國泰人壽、衛福部、金管會
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Shin Shih: Cleaning robots do not replace workers but help them work more easily and efficiently Published 2026-08-19 18:35 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The average age of cleaning staff at 信實保全 is over 50 Even at age 67, people can be hired as long as they are healthy Companies mentioned：信實保全、台北捷運、台鐵、桃園國際機場、凱馳
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Li Yang attends a forum at 誠正中學, encouraging students to overcome setbacks and get back on track Published 2026-08-19 18:35 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Record of 2 Olympic badminton gold medals 2020 Tokyo Olympics 2024 Paris Olympic gold medal Companies mentioned：誠正中學、新竹縣衛生局毒品危害防制中心
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Manufacturers can hire more migrant workers by raising wages; more than 8,000 local workers to benefit Published 2026-08-19 18:34 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Raise the pay of 1 local worker by NT$2,000 A total of 3,915 manufacturers have passed the review Raise wages for 8,090 Taiwanese workers Original
President inspects 234旅, announces new allowance for the third category of combat units Published 2026-08-19 18:33 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Service members will receive an additional NT$4,000 in monthly allowances Companies mentioned：234旅、國軍、國防部
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Multiple referendum proposals on a single ballot: 游盈隆 says preparation time is insufficient and hopes amendments will be put on hold Published 2026-08-19 18:30 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Local elections will be held on Nov. 28 At the meeting on July 16 On July 17, the blue and white camps proposed sending the bill directly to a second reading 100 days until the nine-in-one elections Article 21 of the Referendum Act Revision of Article 24 Companies mentioned：游盈隆、韩国瑜、國民黨、民眾黨、賴士葆、廖先翔、張智倫、李柏毅、中央選舉委員會、地方選委會
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U.S. sanctions International Criminal Court president; Japan says it “deeply regrets” the move Published 2026-08-19 18:28 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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In 2024, the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over Israel’s military actions in the Gaza war. Companies mentioned：国際刑事法院、朝日新聞、日本国会、國民民主黨、公明黨、產經新聞、中央社
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Snake spotted in Penghu intertidal zone; agriculture and fisheries bureau tentatively identifies it as a red-backed kukri snake Published 2026-08-19 18:26 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The snake is about 1 meter long Companies mentioned：澎湖縣農漁局、中央社
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Internal tourniquet saves boy who fell; Tri-Service General Hospital uses immersive VR training for emergency department recruits Published 2026-08-19 18:24 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Original 1名16歲少年 Fell from the fifth floor Companies mentioned：三軍總醫院
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FamilyMart rolls out age-friendly services at 20 stores; age-neutral design aims to avoid dividing customer groups Published 2026-08-19 18:24 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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20 stores across Taiwan 24 products have received certification Companies mentioned：全家便利商店、鄰里123共生協會、Eatender、勝利基金會
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鄭麗文: Whether 王惠美 appears in the same frame is not the point; unity is needed, and there must be no wavering Published 2026-08-19 18:23 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Plan nominations for mayors and county magistrates in 22 cities and counties 王惠美’s 8 years of county governance have earned widespread praise 100 days until the year-end elections Companies mentioned：國民黨、總統賴清德、行政院長卓榮泰、民進黨
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New Taipei Youth Department offers AI career training to ease young people’s job-search anxiety and expand their international horizons Published 2026-08-19 18:23 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Learn AI automation workflow tools through 3 months of intensive training Help startups raise NT$700 million Companies mentioned：台灣大學、AWS、亞馬遜雲端運算服務、邦易聽公司、寶高智慧產業園區、數位基地、聽力行動、經濟部中小及新創企業署
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Pacific bluefin tuna stocks rebound strongly; countries agree to raise catch limits by 25% Published 2026-08-19 18:23 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Starting in 2027, the catch quota for large Pacific bluefin tuna weighing more than 30 kilograms will increase by 25% The annual catch quota for large Pacific bluefin tuna weighing more than 30 kilograms in the western and central Pacific will rise from the current 11,869 metric tons to 14,836 metric tons The quota for small fish weighing less than 30 kilograms will fall by 6%, from 5,125 metric tons to 4,823 metric tons Pacific bluefin tuna stocks stood at only about 12,000 metric tons in 2010, but had recovered to about 144,000 metric tons by 2022, an increase of about 12 times in 12 years The price of (farmed) tuna is currently about 6,500 yen per kilogram Companies mentioned：日本經濟新聞、TBS、中央社
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Labor Ministry to form fair recruitment advisory group to help employers align with international standards Published 2026-08-19 18:22 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A fair recruitment advisory group is expected to be established by the end of the year Companies mentioned：巨大機械、美國海關暨邊境保護局（CBP）
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Low-pressure system affects central and southern Taiwan; weather agency does not rule out large-scale heavy-rain response operations Published 2026-08-19 18:20 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Rain keeps temperatures in the south at 31 to 32 degrees Celsius Other areas will be around 33 to 35 degrees Companies mentioned：中央氣象署
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Hualien Council Speaker 張峻 found not guilty in LED procurement corruption case; Supreme Court ruling final Published 2026-08-19 18:20 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Accepted NT$400,000 in bribes from an LED (light-emitting diode) lighting supplier sentenced to 7 years 8 months Deprived of civil rights for 5 years Filled in the project details, township names and amount of 2 million yuan Companies mentioned：教昱科技有限公司
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Equipment from 46 light poles stolen from Zhuxian County’s Baoshan Bikeway project Published 2026-08-19 18:19 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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46 light poles Preliminary estimate puts material losses at about NT$990,000 The main line is about 4,500 meters long in total Lighting cables are about 276 meters long Companies mentioned：新竹縣寶山鄉公所、中央社
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東方神起 leader 允浩 to perform in Taiwan on 9/5, inviting fans to make memories Published 2026-08-19 18:13 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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允浩 will bring his “U-KNOW PROJECT 26: SCENE#1 in Taipei” solo tour to Taiwan on September 5 Companies mentioned：東方神起、允浩
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Extreme weather hits vineyards; Czech winegrowers seek sustainable cultivation methods Published 2026-08-19 18:12 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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No rain for 2 or 3 consecutive months An ecological corridor 4 meters wide The winery has practiced organic cultivation across its operations since 2006 Received global Demeter biodynamic agriculture certification in 2009 Companies mentioned：拉迪斯拉夫．霍萊茨酒莊、萊德尼斯孟德爾大學、庫特納霍拉酒莊、Demeter
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ASEAN News Brief, August 19, 2026 Published 2026-08-19 18:07 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Third-quarter inflation is expected to range from 6.4% to 7.3% Fourth-quarter inflation is expected to range from 6% to 7.3% Myanmar exported more than 800,000 metric tons of rice between April and August Myanmar’s GW-11 rice currently sells for about US$580 per metric ton in the Philippine market Rice of the same variety from 泰國 sells for US$480 per metric ton In June this year, 泰國 exports grew 20.8% year on year The manufacturing production index, however, fell 3.1% Plans to introduce up to 20 C909 regional passenger jets Companies mentioned：大邱科技與創新展示中心、寮國工業暨商業部、新加坡金管局、菲律賓國會政策與預算研究部、緬甸稻米聯合會、馬來西亞外貿發展局、泰國、柬埔寨國家航空公司、中國商飛、印尼財政部
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文總 launches another military appreciation event to celebrate Armed Forces Day with service members Published 2026-08-19 18:03 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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93 Armed Forces Heroes, Thank You Has released Han Kuang series merchandise for 3 consecutive years 文總, since 2018 Will launch in September this year The “93 Armed Forces Heroes, Thank You” military appreciation event will be held at the National Culture and Arts Foundation on September 3 The event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Companies mentioned：文總、雙月食品社、旺德刈包、洪瑞珍三明治、所長茶葉蛋、喜樂紅豆餅、日月老茶廠、元食咖啡、國防部、軍聞社、雙連視障關懷基金會
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Ships repeatedly come under attack; UAE announces suspension of trade and financial ties with 伊朗 Published 2026-08-19 18:02 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Original 今年5月以來 The Middle East conflict broke out on February 28 this year Companies mentioned：阿拉伯聯合大公國、伊朗、阿布達比、德黑蘭、法新社、阿拉伯聯合大公國外交部、哈米里
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彭啓明: Waste management is a cornerstone of development; striving for a golden transition in 2 years Published 2026-08-19 18:01 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The next 2 years will be a golden transition period Analyzed 69 publicly listed and over-the-counter waste management companies Related reuse regulations will take effect 2 years after their announcement (2028) Companies mentioned：環境部、資源循環署
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Taoyuan second-line, three-star police officer arrested with methamphetamine; sent for prosecution and reported for dismissal Published 2026-08-19 17:59 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The man surnamed 楊 is about 40 years old Companies mentioned：桃園市政府警察局、桃園市警局、桃園地檢署
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Techman Robot: Positioning for humanoid robots 2.0; non-red supply chain is an advantage Published 2026-08-19 17:57 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Expected to be listed in the first quarter of 2027 Companies mentioned：達明機器人、中國宇樹科技、台灣工研院
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Kinmen’s Wind Lion God-finding app to be revamped, linking up businesses in hopes of drawing visitors to Jinsha Published 2026-08-19 17:57 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The annual “Find the Wind Lion God” event kicks off on the 21st Registration closes on September 6 this year The main events of this year’s cultural season are expected to take place in the Jinsha area from October 3 to 4 Companies mentioned：金門金沙鎮公所、金沙戲院
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Army and Air Force sergeants recruited by China over debts, filmed surrender videos and leaked secrets; 2 given lengthy sentences Published 2026-08-19 17:56 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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方 was sentenced to 2 years and 10 years and 4 months in prison 方 was sentenced to 2 years and 10 years and 4 months in prison, and 黃 to 7 years Confiscate NT$41萬4500 in unseized criminal proceeds Sentenced to 2 years in prison Sentenced to 2 months in prison Confiscate 46萬7654 in seized criminal proceeds Sentenced to 4 years in prison Sentenced to 1 year and 2 months in prison NT$33萬元 in debt owed to an underground lender Companies mentioned：臥龍會、Telegram、抖音
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民進黨 holds mobile standing committee meeting in Changhua; Chen Su-yue unveils vision blueprint Published 2026-08-19 17:51 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The 民進黨 government’s long-term care policy has entered phase 3.0 Provide free health insurance for seniors aged 65 and older Companies mentioned：民進黨、中央社
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Chen Qian-wen takes out a loan to hold a charity concert and invites Chien Pei-en to sing her debut song from 25 years ago Published 2026-08-19 17:49 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Took out a loan of NT$300萬元 Her signature debut song from 25 years ago This year’s concert budget is nearly 200萬元 Companies mentioned：北流Legacy TERA
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