# AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-19 18:00–21:00 JST｜Page 2 of 3

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 178 items from 4 sources; Japan, 117 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## 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: 2026-08-19T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000990.000096446.html
- anchor: #n2087904
- 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

Facts:
- Monthly fee: 770 yen, tax included
- Starting Aug. 25, 2026 (Tue.)

## 『Anniversary Collection』＜タバティエール＞ from 千銃士:Rhodoknight goes on sale!

- Published: 2026-08-19T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001017.000069812.html
- anchor: #n2087903
- Companies mentioned: 千銃士:Rhodoknight、THEキャラ、Marvelous Inc.、株式会社コンテンツシード

Facts:
- Price: ¥880 (tax included)
- Price: ¥825 (tax included)
- Price: ¥3,190 (tax included)
- Price: ¥5,280 (tax included)

## 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: 2026-08-19T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001118.000079792.html
- anchor: #n2087902
- Companies mentioned: Fun Standard株式会社、BELLEMOND、Petit Bonbon BELLE、RKB毎日ホールディングス

Facts:
- 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.

## [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: 2026-08-19T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001284.000072639.html
- anchor: #n2087901
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社主婦と生活社、丸善・日本橋店

Facts:
- It took the No. 1 spot
- List price: 1,760 yen (tax included)

## [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: 2026-08-19T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001382.000056982.html
- anchor: #n2087900
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社coly、株式会社ドワンゴ

Facts:
- More than 8 million downloads
- 21 sorcerers
- 42 days

## 「THE BOOM」 merchandise is coming to にじさんじ! Sales begin at 18:00 on Thursday, August 20, 2026!

- Published: 2026-08-19T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001597.000030865.html
- anchor: #n2087899
- Companies mentioned: にじさんじ、ANYCOLOR株式会社、アニメイト

Facts:
- 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

## 「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: 2026-08-19T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001598.000030865.html
- anchor: #n2087898
- Companies mentioned: にじさんじ、ANYCOLOR株式会社

Facts:
- ・Price: 2,000 yen each, tax included
- ・Types: 8 in total
- ・Sales start: 18:00 on Thursday, August 20, 2026

## 「きゅんbro」 merchandise is coming to にじさんじ! Sales begin at 18:00 on Thursday, August 20, 2026!

- Published: 2026-08-19T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001605.000030865.html
- anchor: #n2087897
- Companies mentioned: にじさんじ、ANYCOLOR株式会社

Facts:
- ・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

## 【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: 2026-08-19T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002170.000000084.html
- anchor: #n2087896
- Companies mentioned: フジテレビ、フジテレビTWO、フジテレビONE

Facts:
- 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.

## 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: 2026-08-19T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003818.000064643.html
- anchor: #n2087895
- 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

Facts:
- 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

## 4 「ぷくぺた」 designs by popular artist 「モニョチタポミチ」 set to go on sale

- Published: 2026-08-19T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000008787.000016756.html
- anchor: #n2087894
- Companies mentioned: モニョチタポミチ、ムービック、アニメイトグループ

Facts:
- 660 yen (tax included)
- Expected around January 22, 2027

## 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: 2026-08-19T17:57:05+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001163.000082557.html
- anchor: #n2087810
- Companies mentioned: ヤマダデンキ、ベスト電器、マツヤデンキ、大塚家具

Facts:
- 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

## 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: 2026-08-19T17:55:58+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000023.000166717.html
- anchor: #n2087811
- 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

Facts:
- 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

## 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: 2026-08-19T17:51:31+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000184114.html
- anchor: #n2087812
- 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

Facts:
- Fewer than 50 employees
- 96.9%
- Approximately 46%
- Limited to 2 companies
- 15 companies

## 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: 2026-08-19T17:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000233.000140094.html
- anchor: #n2087813
- Companies mentioned: チケットペイ、株式会社ペイメントフォー、東映剣会

Facts:
- All seats reserved: 8,800 yen (tax included); assigned seating
- Established: March 19, 1999
- Capital: 1.13478 billion yen

## Notice of the launch of the “Step Ahead Defense Tech Japan Equity Index”

- Published: 2026-08-19T17:47:20+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000152.000118152.html
- anchor: #n2087814
- 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

Facts:
- 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

## Begins in-hospital operational evaluation ahead of the launch of the MOOVO™ (ムーボ) transport assistance device

- Published: 2026-08-19T17:47:09+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000082.000139963.html
- anchor: #n2087815
- 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

Facts:
- 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

## Representative to the EU Hsieh Chih-wei writes: Taiwan-EU exchanges can jointly counter hybrid threats

- Published: 2026-08-19T20:45:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608190301.aspx
- anchor: #n2088403
- Companies mentioned: 歐洲動態、台灣民主實驗室、台灣事實查核中心

Facts:
- Taiwan distributed about 11 million civil defense handbooks late last year

## 拉脫維亞道路交通安全局遭網攻 120萬人個資外洩

- Published: 2026-08-19T20:45:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608190300.aspx
- anchor: #n2088404
- 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）

Facts:
- Hackers obtained the personal data of about 1.2 million people
- Equivalent to about two out of 3 parts of the national population

## 駁光州雙年展基金會說法 文化部堅持以台灣館參展

- Published: 2026-08-19T20:37:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202608190299.aspx
- anchor: #n2088397
- 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

Facts:
- 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
- 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
- 光州雙年展基金會於6月突然改稱台灣館為「NTMoFA Pavilion」

## Zhudong building suspected of being illegally constructed; Cheng Chao-fang's office: We have nothing to do with this building

- Published: 2026-08-19T20:36:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608190298.aspx
- anchor: #n2088398
- Companies mentioned: 民眾黨、民進黨、新竹縣政府、竹東鎮公所

Facts:
- Those responsible for illegal construction may submit design plans and apply for a construction permit within 30 days of receiving notification

## President Lai attends net-zero competition, hopes semiconductor industry will help drive technological innovation

- Published: 2026-08-19T20:35:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608190297.aspx
- anchor: #n2088395
- Companies mentioned: 台灣大學、財團法人東元科技文教基金會

Facts:
- 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

## Japan's Takaichi speaks by phone with Turkish president, reiterates freedom of navigation in Strait of Hormuz

- Published: 2026-08-19T20:35:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608190296.aspx
- anchor: #n2088396
- Companies mentioned: 讀賣新聞、日本經濟新聞、日本電視台（Nippon TV）

Facts:
- A phone call lasting about 20 minutes

## 中國海警侵擾金門水域 海巡併航監控

- Published: 2026-08-19T20:21:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202608190295.aspx
- anchor: #n2088391
- Companies mentioned: 中國海警、海巡署、海洋委員會、金馬澎分署

Facts:
- 中國海警「14609」、「14531」、「14608」及「14530」等4艘海警船
- 中國海警船於下午5時3分全數航離金門水域

## Capacity constraints support freight rates; 台驊: Shipping market conditions in Q3 look sound

- Published: 2026-08-19T20:17:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608190294.aspx
- anchor: #n2088390
- Companies mentioned: 台驊控股

Facts:
- About 5% of overall market capacity affected

## Huang Wei-chieh returns to Dragons' first-team starting rotation; manager Yeh weighs postseason role

- Published: 2026-08-19T20:09:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608190293.aspx
- anchor: #n2088389
- Companies mentioned: 味全龙队、富邦悍将

Facts:
- 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

## Lianjiang County's first tourism hotel BOT project to hold investor briefing in Taipei on the 26th

- Published: 2026-08-19T19:57:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608190292.aspx
- anchor: #n2088321
- Companies mentioned: 連江縣政府、交通旅遊局

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。

Facts:
- 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

## 台積電產能緊俏 傳三星先進晶圓代工趁勢漲價達15%

- Published: 2026-08-19T19:57:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608190291.aspx
- anchor: #n2088322
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、三星電子

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。

Facts:
- 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
- 台積電的逾7成

## SK海力士 to boost shareholder returns, repurchase and cancel 40 trillion won in treasury shares

- Published: 2026-08-19T19:56:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608190290.aspx
- anchor: #n2088323
- Companies mentioned: SK海力士、SK Hynix、三星電子公司、Samsung Electronics

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.

Facts:
- About NT$920 billion
- More than 50% of free cash flow

## Improvements completed on Taipei Metro's Xinyi Line East Extension; officially approved for operation

- Published: 2026-08-19T19:55:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608190289.aspx
- anchor: #n2088257
- Companies mentioned: 台北市捷運局、交通部、Facebook

Facts:
- About 1.4 kilometers long
- Expected to open at the end of August
- 交通部18日核准營運

## Wada Tsuyoshi reflects on changes in Taiwan baseball: Taiwan is now a team Japan finds hard to beat

- Published: 2026-08-19T19:52:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608190288.aspx
- anchor: #n2088258
- Companies mentioned: 福岡軟銀鷹隊、中華職棒味全龍隊、巴爾的摩金鶯隊

Facts:
- Taiwan won the championship at the 2024 WBSC Premier12

## Bond dispute involving major shareholder of 兆基屋管; Ministry of Economic Affairs calls on company to file suit and seek compensation

- Published: 2026-08-19T19:51:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608190287.aspx
- anchor: #n2088259
- 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

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。

Facts:
- 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

## Acquittal in LED procurement case becomes final; Chang Chun says he will repay Hualien through action

- Published: 2026-08-19T19:46:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608190286.aspx
- anchor: #n2088256
- Companies mentioned: 花蓮縣、花蓮縣議會、花蓮縣豐濱鄉公所

Facts:
- 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

## 國防部：戰傷醫療、油彈補給及憲兵均納第3類戰鬥加給

- Published: 2026-08-19T19:43:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608190285.aspx
- anchor: #n2088253
- Companies mentioned: 國防部、234旅、憲兵部隊

Facts:
- Monthly allowance increased by NT$4,000

## Tainan steps up oversight of livestock farms and slaughterhouses to boost the competitiveness of domestically produced chicken

- Published: 2026-08-19T19:42:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608190284.aspx
- anchor: #n2088254
- Companies mentioned: 台南市養雞協會

Facts:
- Ensure chicken has no drug residues before reaching the market
- Current farming techniques have successfully eliminated the use of antibiotics during chicken rearing

## 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: 2026-08-19T19:41:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608190283.aspx
- anchor: #n2088255
- Companies mentioned: 特斯拉

Facts:
- 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

## US$550 billion in US-Japan investment deal in doubt; U.S. revokes approval for Texas crude oil port

- Published: 2026-08-19T19:36:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608190282.aspx
- anchor: #n2088251
- Companies mentioned: 德州海灣連結公司、日本國際協力銀行

Facts:
- 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

## 和椿 showcases diverse robots and lights-out factory, targets humanoid robot applications

- Published: 2026-08-19T19:33:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608190281.aspx
- anchor: #n2088246
- Companies mentioned: 和椿科技

Facts:
- 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%

## 廈門推金廈大橋 陸委會重申：無推動兩岸通橋規劃

- Published: 2026-08-19T19:33:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202608190280.aspx
- anchor: #n2088247
- Companies mentioned: 陸委會、中共、中國大陸福建廈門市政府

Facts:
- Aim to have the main sea route open to traffic by the end of 2026

## Golden Classic Literary Works adaptation matchmaking event advances 13 works toward original IP

- Published: 2026-08-19T19:31:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202608190279.aspx
- anchor: #n2088248
- Companies mentioned: 国立台湾文学馆、文策院、文化部、影视局

## Rivals become partners: CNN says AI makes Taiwan South Korea's “corridor to the U.S.”

- Published: 2026-08-19T19:29:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608190278.aspx
- anchor: #n2088249
- 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

Facts:
- 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

## Passenger suspected of being drunk yells and kicks seats; Taiwan High Speed Rail: railway police to handle case after train arrives

- Published: 2026-08-19T19:28:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608190277.aspx
- anchor: #n2088250
- Companies mentioned: 台灣高鐵、鐵路警察

## Presidential discretionary fund faces cuts and freezes; Pan Men-an invites sheltered workshops to promote mooncakes on the 20th

- Published: 2026-08-19T19:26:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608190276.aspx
- anchor: #n2088181
- Companies mentioned: 總統府、中央社

Facts:
- Presidential discretionary state affairs fund cut by NT$10 million
- Freeze NT$20 million

## 美國反制國際刑事法院傳施壓 立陶宛總統：無意退出

- Published: 2026-08-19T19:26:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608190275.aspx
- anchor: #n2088182
- Companies mentioned: 立陶宛、国際刑事法院、美國、歐盟、以色列、荷蘭、羅馬規約

Facts:
- 歐盟27個會員國
- A total of 125 countries are currently party to the treaty

## Futian: European drone customers book new high-efficiency motor capacity in Tongluo

- Published: 2026-08-19T19:23:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608190274.aspx
- anchor: #n2088183
- Companies mentioned: 富田電機、中鋼、宇樹科技

Facts:
- 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

## Taipei City disaster-preparedness drill set for Aug. 21; cell broadcast alerts to be sent simultaneously

- Published: 2026-08-19T19:22:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608190273.aspx
- anchor: #n2088184
- Companies mentioned: 台北市消防局、國防醫學大學、南港高中、榮星花園公園

Facts:
- 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

## 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: 2026-08-19T19:22:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608190272.aspx
- anchor: #n2088129

Facts:
- 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

## Gwangju Biennale denies political censorship; 文化部: Korean side’s account is clearly inaccurate

- Published: 2026-08-19T19:20:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202608190271.aspx
- anchor: #n2088130
- Companies mentioned: 光州雙年展基金會、文化部、國立台灣美術館、Taiwan Pavilion

Facts:
- 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

## Asian Games rookie Zheng Xianghui strives for a medal to make his late mother proud

- Published: 2026-08-19T19:20:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608190270.aspx
- anchor: #n2088131
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、國家運動訓練中心

Facts:
- Zheng Xianghui, 21, is currently
- His mother died 2 years ago

## Su Qiaohui proposes establishing an urban renewal bureau to improve government efficiency and boost policy incentives

- Published: 2026-08-19T19:07:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608190269.aspx
- anchor: #n2088103
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨、國民黨、中央社

Facts:
- Hundreds of industry representatives attended

## Rakuten’s Song Jiahao removed from roster; Nippon-Ham’s Sun Yi-lei gives up 1 run in 0.2 innings of relief

- Published: 2026-08-19T19:05:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608190268.aspx
- anchor: #n2088104
- Companies mentioned: 楽天金鷲隊、火腿鬥士隊、福岡軟銀鷹隊

Facts:
- 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

## 八八遷村後山林教育不輟 佳暮英雄傳承魯凱文化

- Published: 2026-08-19T19:04:35+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608190267.aspx
- anchor: #n2088105
- 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

Facts:
- Helped evacuate 135 stranded community members
- A 2-day hunting course

## 歐馬克 takes the helm as host of the Broadcasting Golden Bell Awards, with 25 years of radio experience

- Published: 2026-08-19T19:00:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202608190266.aspx
- anchor: #n2088102
- Companies mentioned: 歐馬克、瑪麗

Facts:
- 25 years of radio experience
- Hourly pay is only about NT$250
- Hourly pay of NT$500
- Take-home pay of about NT$450

## Technology shares lead losses as Asian markets follow Wall Street lower

- Published: 2026-08-19T18:53:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608190265.aspx
- anchor: #n2087971
- Companies mentioned: 澳洲國民銀行、National Australia Bank

Facts:
- 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

## 台達電 showcases smart manufacturing solutions, targeting applications in 4 major industries

- Published: 2026-08-19T18:50:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608190264.aspx
- anchor: #n2087972
- Companies mentioned: 台達電、輝達（NVIDIA）

Facts:
- Shortened from 3 months to 2 weeks

## More than 1,000 FamilyMart stores offer self-checkout; 統一超 lets customers print, scan and pay on their own

- Published: 2026-08-19T18:48:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608190263.aspx
- anchor: #n2087973
- Companies mentioned: 全家便利商店、統一超、7-ELEVEN

Facts:
- 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

## Ukraine’s defense minister replacement sparks protests; anti-corruption investigation adds pressure on Zelenskyy

- Published: 2026-08-19T18:45:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608190262.aspx
- anchor: #n2087967
- Companies mentioned: 烏克蘭國家肅貪局（NABU）、肅貪專責檢察署（SAPO）

Facts:
- Former defense minister Fedorov, 35
- Thousands of people took to the streets

## AI detects osteoporosis from X-rays; National Taiwan University Hospital Yunlin Branch to expand use in year 116

- Published: 2026-08-19T18:45:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608190261.aspx
- anchor: #n2087968
- Companies mentioned: 台大醫院雲林分院、雲林縣衛生局、Osteoporosis International

Facts:
- The study analyzed 540 participants
- Average follow-up was about 6.4 years
- Accuracy exceeded 9 tenths

## 隋棠 takes on a controlling mother role, acting alongside SJ Choi Si-won

- Published: 2026-08-19T18:45:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202608190260.aspx
- anchor: #n2087969
- Companies mentioned: Super Junior、SJ

Facts:
- New drama “If We Had Never Met”

## 種苗場 promotes seed preservation for Indigenous communities’ beans, returning healthy seeds such as hyacinth beans to their homelands

- Published: 2026-08-19T18:43:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608190259.aspx
- anchor: #n2087970
- Companies mentioned: 農業部、種苗場、嘉義縣阿里山鄉新美部落

Facts:
- Successfully propagated and renewed 3 lines, including hyacinth beans and adzuki beans
- After 2 years of effort

## MyData enables people with disabilities to apply online for vehicle license tax exemptions; 14 counties and cities connected

- Published: 2026-08-19T18:41:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608190258.aspx
- anchor: #n2087965
- Companies mentioned: MyData

Facts:
- 14 counties and cities have now completed the connection

## 國泰人壽 launches industry-first in-home acute care insurance policy

- Published: 2026-08-19T18:40:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608190257.aspx
- anchor: #n2087966
- Companies mentioned: 國泰人壽、衛福部、金管會

Facts:
- 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

## Shin Shih: Cleaning robots do not replace workers but help them work more easily and efficiently

- Published: 2026-08-19T18:35:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608190256.aspx
- anchor: #n2087959
- Companies mentioned: 信實保全、台北捷運、台鐵、桃園國際機場、凱馳

Facts:
- 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

## Li Yang attends a forum at 誠正中學, encouraging students to overcome setbacks and get back on track

- Published: 2026-08-19T18:35:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608190255.aspx
- anchor: #n2087954
- Companies mentioned: 誠正中學、新竹縣衛生局毒品危害防制中心

Facts:
- Record of 2 Olympic badminton gold medals
- 2020 Tokyo Olympics
- 2024 Paris Olympic gold medal

## Manufacturers can hire more migrant workers by raising wages; more than 8,000 local workers to benefit

- Published: 2026-08-19T18:34:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608190254.aspx
- anchor: #n2087955

Facts:
- 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

## President inspects 234旅, announces new allowance for the third category of combat units

- Published: 2026-08-19T18:33:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608190253.aspx
- anchor: #n2087956
- Companies mentioned: 234旅、國軍、國防部

Facts:
- Service members will receive an additional NT$4,000 in monthly allowances

## Multiple referendum proposals on a single ballot: 游盈隆 says preparation time is insufficient and hopes amendments will be put on hold

- Published: 2026-08-19T18:30:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608190252.aspx
- anchor: #n2087957
- 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

Facts:
- 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

## U.S. sanctions International Criminal Court president; Japan says it “deeply regrets” the move

- Published: 2026-08-19T18:28:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608190251.aspx
- anchor: #n2087958
- 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

Facts:
- 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.

## Snake spotted in Penghu intertidal zone; agriculture and fisheries bureau tentatively identifies it as a red-backed kukri snake

- Published: 2026-08-19T18:26:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608190250.aspx
- anchor: #n2087947
- Companies mentioned: 澎湖縣農漁局、中央社

Facts:
- The snake is about 1 meter long

## Internal tourniquet saves boy who fell; Tri-Service General Hospital uses immersive VR training for emergency department recruits

- Published: 2026-08-19T18:24:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608190249.aspx
- anchor: #n2087948
- Companies mentioned: 三軍總醫院

Facts:
- 1名16歲少年
- Fell from the fifth floor

## FamilyMart rolls out age-friendly services at 20 stores; age-neutral design aims to avoid dividing customer groups

- Published: 2026-08-19T18:24:52+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608190248.aspx
- anchor: #n2087949
- Companies mentioned: 全家便利商店、鄰里123共生協會、Eatender、勝利基金會

Facts:
- 20 stores across Taiwan
- 24 products have received certification

## 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: 2026-08-19T18:23:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608190247.aspx
- anchor: #n2087950
- Companies mentioned: 國民黨、總統賴清德、行政院長卓榮泰、民進黨

Facts:
- 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

## New Taipei Youth Department offers AI career training to ease young people’s job-search anxiety and expand their international horizons

- Published: 2026-08-19T18:23:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608190246.aspx
- anchor: #n2087951
- 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

Facts:
- Learn AI automation workflow tools through 3 months of intensive training
- Help startups raise NT$700 million

## Pacific bluefin tuna stocks rebound strongly; countries agree to raise catch limits by 25%

- Published: 2026-08-19T18:23:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608190245.aspx
- anchor: #n2087952
- Companies mentioned: 日本經濟新聞、TBS、中央社

Facts:
- 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

## Labor Ministry to form fair recruitment advisory group to help employers align with international standards

- Published: 2026-08-19T18:22:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608190244.aspx
- anchor: #n2087953
- Companies mentioned: 巨大機械、美國海關暨邊境保護局（CBP）

Facts:
- A fair recruitment advisory group is expected to be established by the end of the year

## Low-pressure system affects central and southern Taiwan; weather agency does not rule out large-scale heavy-rain response operations

- Published: 2026-08-19T18:20:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608190239.aspx
- anchor: #n2087930
- Companies mentioned: 中央氣象署

Facts:
- Rain keeps temperatures in the south at 31 to 32 degrees Celsius
- Other areas will be around 33 to 35 degrees

## Hualien Council Speaker 張峻 found not guilty in LED procurement corruption case; Supreme Court ruling final

- Published: 2026-08-19T18:20:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608190238.aspx
- anchor: #n2087931
- Companies mentioned: 教昱科技有限公司

Facts:
- 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

## Equipment from 46 light poles stolen from Zhuxian County’s Baoshan Bikeway project

- Published: 2026-08-19T18:19:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608190230.aspx
- anchor: #n2087929
- Companies mentioned: 新竹縣寶山鄉公所、中央社

Facts:
- 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

## 東方神起 leader 允浩 to perform in Taiwan on 9/5, inviting fans to make memories

- Published: 2026-08-19T18:13:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202608190229.aspx
- anchor: #n2087927
- Companies mentioned: 東方神起、允浩

Facts:
- 允浩 will bring his “U-KNOW PROJECT 26: SCENE#1 in Taipei” solo tour to Taiwan on September 5

## Extreme weather hits vineyards; Czech winegrowers seek sustainable cultivation methods

- Published: 2026-08-19T18:12:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608190228.aspx
- anchor: #n2087928
- 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

Facts:
- 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

## ASEAN News Brief, August 19, 2026

- Published: 2026-08-19T18:07:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608193002.aspx
- anchor: #n2087882
- 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

Facts:
- 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

## 文總 launches another military appreciation event to celebrate Armed Forces Day with service members

- Published: 2026-08-19T18:03:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202608190227.aspx
- anchor: #n2087883
- 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

Facts:
- 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.

## Ships repeatedly come under attack; UAE announces suspension of trade and financial ties with 伊朗

- Published: 2026-08-19T18:02:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608190226.aspx
- anchor: #n2087878
- 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

Facts:
- 今年5月以來
- The Middle East conflict broke out on February 28 this year

## 彭啓明: Waste management is a cornerstone of development; striving for a golden transition in 2 years

- Published: 2026-08-19T18:01:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608190225.aspx
- anchor: #n2087879
- Companies mentioned: 環境部、資源循環署

Facts:
- 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)

## Taoyuan second-line, three-star police officer arrested with methamphetamine; sent for prosecution and reported for dismissal

- Published: 2026-08-19T17:59:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608190224.aspx
- anchor: #n2087880
- Companies mentioned: 桃園市政府警察局、桃園市警局、桃園地檢署

Facts:
- The man surnamed 楊 is about 40 years old

## Techman Robot: Positioning for humanoid robots 2.0; non-red supply chain is an advantage

- Published: 2026-08-19T17:57:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608190223.aspx
- anchor: #n2087881
- Companies mentioned: 達明機器人、中國宇樹科技、台灣工研院

Facts:
- Expected to be listed in the first quarter of 2027

## Kinmen’s Wind Lion God-finding app to be revamped, linking up businesses in hopes of drawing visitors to Jinsha

- Published: 2026-08-19T17:57:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608190222.aspx
- anchor: #n2087816
- Companies mentioned: 金門金沙鎮公所、金沙戲院

Facts:
- 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

## Army and Air Force sergeants recruited by China over debts, filmed surrender videos and leaked secrets; 2 given lengthy sentences

- Published: 2026-08-19T17:56:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608190221.aspx
- anchor: #n2087817
- Companies mentioned: 臥龍會、Telegram、抖音

Facts:
- 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

## 民進黨 holds mobile standing committee meeting in Changhua; Chen Su-yue unveils vision blueprint

- Published: 2026-08-19T17:51:52+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608190220.aspx
- anchor: #n2087748
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨、中央社

Facts:
- 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

## 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: 2026-08-19T17:49:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202608190219.aspx
- anchor: #n2087749
- Companies mentioned: 北流Legacy TERA

Facts:
- 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

## Beijing Watch》From viral “Nolan interview” to plagiarism scandal! Influencer host Zhong Shu’s persona crumbles; lifting “that 1 line” proves fatal

- Published: 2026-08-19T20:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11157814
- anchor: #n2088324
- Companies mentioned: 九州出版社

Chinese podcaster 仲樹 briefly gained popularity after an interview with Chris Nolan, but his credibility has since been shaken after it emerged that he had translated, altered and used content from multiple overseas podcasts.

## Flames sweep into Zhongjiao Bay as North Coast Tides and Fire closes out on August 二十二

- Published: 2026-08-19T19:47:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11157847
- anchor: #n2088325

The “2026 North Coast Tides and Fire” will hold its final fire-dance performance at Zhongjiao Bay on August 22, combining culture, technology and environmental initiatives to promote tourism on the North Coast. The event is supported by the New Taipei City Government and attracts large numbers of visitors.

## Tomorrow’s weather/Good weather is over! “Heavy rain pounds for 3 days, turning the map red”; latest path of Typhoon Sadeel revealed, plus a week of forecasts

- Published: 2026-08-19T19:41:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11157797
- anchor: #n2088326
- Companies mentioned: 中央気象署

中央気象署は、低気圧帯の影響で台湾全域の天気が不安定になると予測。20日から23日まで中南部で大雨が予想され、特に21日から23日は大規模豪雨の可能性も。さらに第18号台風「サデル」が生成し、24日には強烈台風に発達する可能性がある。

## No need to unsend and resend! LINE rolls out 1 “useful feature”; steps to try it free before others revealed

- Published: 2026-08-19T19:31:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11157844
- anchor: #n2088327

LINE is testing an 'edit message' feature. Messages can be edited within 15 minutes of being sent, improving convenience for users. The feature is expected to become exclusive to paid subscribers in the future.

## Choose your career carefully! Latest U.S. medical study finds flight attendants and pilots rank first and second in cancer death rates

- Published: 2026-08-19T19:20:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11157819
- anchor: #n2088328
- Companies mentioned: AFA-CWA、FAA

A Harvard University study found that flight attendants and pilots have the highest cancer mortality rates of any occupations because of exposure to cosmic radiation. Delays in policy responses have drawn criticism.

## Absent from campaign events 4 times! Why is Wang Hui-mei giving Wei Ping-zheng the cold shoulder? Her post reveals the inside story of keeping her “distance” from party headquarters

- Published: 2026-08-19T19:12:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11157835
- anchor: #n2088329
- Companies mentioned: 国民党、民進党

台湾彰化県の国民党県長王惠美が党の補選支援活動を4度連続で欠席し、党中央と距離を置く姿勢を示した。これは党内の統一性に影響を与える可能性があり、地方政治の動向に注目が集まっている。

## Is the 50,000-point mark coming? Taiwan stocks’ first-half earnings hit 3.6兆; besides Quanta and 緯創, a “low-PE dark horse” emerges!

- Published: 2026-08-19T19:10:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11157787
- anchor: #n2088330
- Companies mentioned: 広達、緯創、文曄、威健、飛捷、樺漢、日電貿、南亞科、台積電、日月光投控、摩根大通、富国銀行、アメリカンバンク、シティバンク、グーグル、ブロードコム、マイクロソフト、Meta、オラクル、テスラ、アマゾン、マイクロン、シーメンス、ウェスタンデジタル、Coherent、Lumentum、AAOI、AXT、コルニング、AMD、インテル、アーム、NVIDIA

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## iHerb kicks off its 三十th anniversary sale, revealing six customer favorites and limited-time deals

- Published: 2026-08-19T19:08:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11157838
- anchor: #n2088331
- Companies mentioned: California Gold Nutrition、CollagenUP、Doctor's Best、ProHealth Longevity、21st Century、Fixodent、Nature's Way

iHerb has unveiled 6 popular products to mark its 30th anniversary. It is offering about 200 limited-time deals and discount codes each day in a major campaign aimed at health-conscious consumers.

## “A letter from the chief prosecutor” urges village chiefs to guard against vote-buying but is criticized as political intimidation; Supreme Prosecutors Office responds

- Published: 2026-08-19T19:08:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11157837
- anchor: #n2088332

District prosecutors' offices distributed letters to village chiefs warning against election interference, but the move drew criticism as political intimidation. The Supreme Prosecutors Office explained that the purpose was to promote legal awareness and uphold election integrity.

## Wang Hui-mei stood Zheng Li-wen up 4 times, yet Zheng still praised her as “the pride of Changhua”: “We’re like sisters; there’s no hard feeling between us”

- Published: 2026-08-19T19:06:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11157831
- anchor: #n2088333
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨

國民黨 Chairperson Zheng Li-wen was snubbed for the fourth time by County Magistrate Wang Hui-mei at a Changhua standing committee meeting, but still publicly called her “the pride of Changhua,” emphasizing party unity and continuity while campaigning for candidate Wei Ping-zheng.