# AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-20 00:00–03:00 JST

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 33 items from 5 sources; Japan, 7 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## 吳慷仁何潤東不是第一！2026陸劇「最搶戲反派」TOP10冠軍是他：演技被讚全劇靈魂、沒他整部戲撐不下去

- Published: 2026-08-20T02:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11157888
- anchor: #n2098172
- Companies mentioned: 吳剛、張可盈、王瑞昌、王梓豪、鄧凱、何潤東、嚴屹寬、王傳君、吳慷仁、代旭、魏大勛、孫千、吳謹言、陳哲遠、陳都靈、周翊然、楊紫、韓東君、侯明昊、艾米、張凌赫、田曦薇、陳星旭、盧昱曉

Facts:
- 2026 mainland Chinese drama villain rankings，10th place：吳剛 in The Body of Guilt
- 2026 mainland Chinese drama villain rankings，9th place：張可盈 in The Song of the Imperial Court
- 2026 mainland Chinese drama villain rankings，8th place：王瑞昌 in The Rising Star
- 2026 mainland Chinese drama villain rankings，7th place：王梓豪 in Family Legacy
- 2026 mainland Chinese drama villain rankings，6th place：鄧凱 in Pursuit of Jade
- 2026 mainland Chinese drama villain rankings，5th place：何潤東 in Sparrow Bone
- 2026 mainland Chinese drama villain rankings，4th place：嚴屹寬 in Pursuit of Jade
- 2026 mainland Chinese drama villain rankings，3rd place：王傳君 in Low-IQ Crime

## What sets Patagonia，The North Face and Arc'teryx apart？The 3 major outdoor brands actually follow completely different paths

- Published: 2026-08-20T01:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11157548
- anchor: #n2098173
- Companies mentioned: Patagonia、The North Face、Arc'teryx

A thorough comparison of the differences among the 3 major outdoor brands, Patagonia, The North Face and Arc'teryx. It analyzes each brand's design philosophy and market positioning.

## 「台灣1神片」今上線Netflix！狂賣7.7億登影史票房冠軍，網友哭喊：眼淚完全停不下來｜附線上看連結

- Published: 2026-08-20T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11157609
- anchor: #n2093580

The Taiwanese film Sunshine Women's Choir began streaming on Netflix. It recorded box office revenue of about 775 million yen, making it the highest-grossing domestic film in Taiwan's history. Its moving story has become a topic of discussion.

## Tainan’s largest master-planned community reshapes ideas of living：5685 creates an international forest city

- Published: 2026-08-20T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11157640
- anchor: #n2093579
- Companies mentioned: 和宜建設

和宜建設 announced a large-scale, purely residential development spanning about 5,685 ping in the Yongkang East Bridge Special District of Tainan. Against the backdrop of the Southern Taiwan Science Park effect and development of the Yongkang Creative Design Park, it will offer an internationally benchmarked living environment emphasizing ecology and sustainability.

## How should you choose an ETF？Experts recommend 3 golden allocation ratios：Don’t spend all your ammunition too early

- Published: 2026-08-20T00:34:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11157904
- anchor: #n2093581
- Companies mentioned: 超马芭乐

台湾股市7月大幅修正影响下，主动型ETF规模缩减744亿元。投资专家超马芭乐建议投资者根据风险承受能力选择不同的ETF配置比例，并采用逢低分批加码策略，避免过早消耗资金。

## Where can you find ETFs that resist declines and deliver excess returns？Experts recommend 3 picks：Beware of AI being both the making and breaking of them

- Published: 2026-08-20T00:29:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11157900
- anchor: #n2093582

Taiwanese investor 超馬芭樂 analyzed that during the market correction in July, high-dividend ETFs demonstrated resilience through their holdings in telecom, financial and traditional industry stocks. The investor warned that reliance on AI-related stocks could pose a risk to future dividend payouts.

## South Korean media mock Taiwan’s strong economy for hiding a “beggar superhero”？Expert fires back：It’s ironic for a country dominated by conglomerates to lecture others on business management

- Published: 2026-08-20T00:02:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11157906
- anchor: #n2093583
- Companies mentioned: 三星、SK海力士、LG、韓國日報

South Korean media criticized Taiwan’s economic growth，claiming a “beggar superhero” phenomenon lies behind it. Taiwanese analyst 周代運 hit back，saying South Korea，where conglomerates dominate，is in no position to teach Taiwan how to manage its economy. The dispute highlights contrasts in the two countries’ economic structures and social divisions.

## Ahead of the Xi-Trump meeting，China suddenly orders the complete removal of “special edition” Windows 10；only HarmonyOS and one other alternative remain

- Published: 2026-08-19T23:56:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11157905
- anchor: #n2093451
- Companies mentioned: Microsoft、中国電子科技集団、神州網信技術有限公司、華為、統信軟體、麒麟軟體

China's National Security Bureau ordered the complete removal of the Chinese government version of Windows 10 used by government agencies. Distrust of U.S. technology was behind the move, with 華為's HarmonyOS and Chinese-made Linux among the alternatives. The move comes just before a meeting between the U.S. and Chinese leaders and also carries strong political significance.

## Are overnight convenience-store shifts about to disappear？FamilyMart tests unmanned overnight operations with fully self-service checkout；chairman responds

- Published: 2026-08-19T23:04:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11157893
- anchor: #n2093452
- Companies mentioned: LAWSON

FamilyMart is testing unmanned operations during overnight hours at some company-operated stores. Customers must use self-checkout，and only electronic payments are accepted. Chairman 葉榮廷 said the trial is still in a testing phase and is not being rolled out across the board；the aim is to ease queues and improve staffing efficiency.

## Is the birth of a “Japanese CIA” a misunderstanding？National Intelligence Bureau officially launches；the real ambitions behind Tokyo’s defense system

- Published: 2026-08-19T23:00:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11157841
- anchor: #n2093453
- Companies mentioned: 日本国家情報局、CIA、德國聯邦情報局（BND）、義大利國軍情報局（SIFAR）、內閣情報調查室、英國聯合情報委員會（JIC）、澳洲國家情報辦公室（ONI）、美國國家情報總監辦公室（ODNI）、五眼聯盟（Five Eyes）

Facts:
- Japan’s Diet passed legislation on May 27 this year to establish the National Intelligence Council and the National Intelligence Bureau
- The 2 agencies officially launched on July 31

## More figures in show business back 蘇巧慧；singer 何欣穗 declares：I have 100% confidence in her

- Published: 2026-08-19T21:28:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11157915
- anchor: #n2093593

Singer 何欣穗 publicly endorsed New Taipei mayoral candidate 蘇巧慧，saying people around her recognize her ability and sincerity. The move extends a wave of support from the cultural community following 李烈，reflecting a trend of arts and culture figures engaging in local elections.

## Nibbun Choir returns to Taiwan in triumph with 3 gold medals from Sweden；邱議瑩 welcomes them at the airport：Let the world hear Taiwan through song

- Published: 2026-08-19T20:35:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11157914
- anchor: #n2093602

The Nibun Choir of Baolai Junior High School in Kaohsiung won gold medals in 3 categories at the World Choir Games in Sweden and returned home in triumph. Legislator Chiu Yi-ying welcomed the choir at the airport and praised its promotion of Taiwanese culture. Its success on the international stage is drawing attention.

## 18 Fulbright young Americans explore Kaohsiung by light rail；Color Walk offers a new perspective on the port city

- Published: 2026-08-19T20:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11157913
- anchor: #n2093603

The Kaohsiung City Government Youth Bureau held a city exploration event on the 18th，leading 18 US Fulbright English teaching assistants and local young people on a Color Walk through cultural attractions across Kaohsiung to promote cross-cultural understanding. The event strengthens international young people’s connection with the port city.

## Building a new era of reclaimed water and net zero！Kaohsiung’s wastewater infrastructure wins dual honors

- Published: 2026-08-19T20:24:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11157912
- anchor: #n2093605

Kaohsiung received an “Excellent Award” and an “Outstanding Performance Award” in a national evaluation for its sustained investment and achievements in wastewater treatment，reclaimed water supply and carbon neutrality，which are important to the city’s sustainable development.

## Long-term care industry forms support group；蘇巧慧 unveils care policies：simpler administration，higher subsidies and AI smart care all in one

- Published: 2026-08-19T20:23:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11157911
- anchor: #n2093606
- Companies mentioned: 新北市長期照護発展協会、台湾長期照護発展協会全聯会、台湾老人福利機構協会

New Taipei mayoral candidate Su Chiao-hui established a support group for the long-term care industry and proposed policies for the welfare of older people. The candidate announced plans to strengthen AI-powered smart care and support for caregivers.

## 10 top bartenders from Japan and South Korea gather at Love River！The 2026 Kaohsiung Hi Cocktail Festival takes place on 8/29

- Published: 2026-08-19T20:21:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11157910
- anchor: #n2093607

The 高雄雄Hi調酒節 will be held on August 29, 2026, along the Love River in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, with 10 top mixologists from Japan and South Korea taking part. The event aims to promote international cultural exchange and tourism.

## The 2026 Youth Table Tennis Elite Prize Tournament concludes；林子捷 and 洪苡茿 claim the 15-and-under titles

- Published: 2026-08-19T19:55:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11157907
- anchor: #n2093472
- Companies mentioned: 欣巴巴事業、鎮國建設、三發地產

The 2026 Youth Table Tennis Elite Prize Tournament concluded in Kaohsiung，with more than 570 players from 10 countries taking part. 林子捷 and 洪苡茿 won the 15-and-under titles，showcasing the strength of Taiwan’s grassroots table tennis.

## 川普：I expect to meet 金正恩 this year；North Korea has 57 powerful nuclear weapons，he says

- Published: 2026-08-20T02:23:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608200005.aspx
- anchor: #n2098233
- Companies mentioned: 川普、金正恩、華爾街日報、亞太經濟合作會議（APEC）

Facts:
- North Korea has 57 powerful nuclear weapons
- 川普曾討論可能於11月赴亞洲出席深圳舉行的亞太經濟合作會議（APEC）峰會期間，與金正恩舉行會談

## 安華 justifies China’s use of force to unify Taiwan；IPAC founder says it distorts the facts

- Published: 2026-08-20T02:09:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608200004.aspx
- anchor: #n2098232
- Companies mentioned: 安華、IPAC、裴倫德、馬來郵報、半島電視台、詹恩、中華人民共和國

Facts:
- The feelings of Taiwan’s 23 million people who do not want to be ruled by the Chinese Communist Party

## US Treasury aims to lower bond yields；European stocks close mixed

- Published: 2026-08-20T01:34:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608200003.aspx
- anchor: #n2093747
- Companies mentioned: アメリカ財務省

Facts:
- London’s FTSE 100 rises 15.31 points，or 0.14%
- London’s FTSE 100 rises 15.31 points，or 0.14%，to close at 10743.35 points.
- Frankfurt’s DAX falls 37.03 points，or 0.14%
- Frankfurt’s DAX falls 37.03 points，or 0.14%，to close at 26091.33 points.
- Paris’s CAC 40 falls 7.45 points，or 0.09%
- Paris’s CAC 40 falls 7.45 points，or 0.09%，to close at 8501.91 points.

## Tennis bad boy Kyrgios banned after testing positive for cocaine；admits he made a serious mistake

- Published: 2026-08-20T01:19:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608200002.aspx
- anchor: #n2093639
- Companies mentioned: Nick Kyrgios、ATP、ITIA、WADA、Novak Djokovic

Facts:
- 31-year-old Kyrgios
- Won 7 ATP Tour singles titles
- Reached a career-high world ranking of 13 in 2016
- His world ranking has now fallen to 919

## Expert：Indonesia’s controversy over drills with Chinese military was a misjudgment，not a policy shift

- Published: 2026-08-20T00:21:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608190330.aspx
- anchor: #n2093517
- Companies mentioned: 印尼海軍、中國海軍、日本、美國第7艦隊、澳洲戰略政策研究所、美國戰爭部次長柯伯吉、印尼防長夏弗里、美國太平洋陸軍、印太司令部、台灣

Facts:
- On the 12th of this month

## At least 100 killed in gold mine collapse in Central African Republic

- Published: 2026-08-20T00:06:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608190329.aspx
- anchor: #n2093512
- Companies mentioned: 法新社

Facts:
- At least 100 people killed
- About 50 kilometers from the town of Baboua

## Powerful earthquake off eastern Indonesia; paralyzed 84-year-old woman trapped for days miraculously rescued

- Published: 2026-08-20T00:03:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608190328.aspx
- anchor: #n2093511
- Companies mentioned: 印尼國家災害應變總署（BNPB）、印尼氣象氣候暨地球物理局（BMKG）

Facts:
- Powerful 7.7 earthquake
- The disaster has claimed 73 lives
- More than 900 people injured
- Nearly 60,000 people displaced
- More than 3,000 aftershocks recorded

## 瓊斯盃台灣藍嚴重傷兵潮 不敵日本苦吞4連敗

- Published: 2026-08-19T23:56:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608190326.aspx
- anchor: #n2093389
- Companies mentioned: 台灣藍、日本、韓國原州DB新世代隊、菲律賓SGA、中央社

Facts:
- 以62比90不敵日本
- Suffered 4 straight losses in the group preliminary round
- Only 9 players were available for today's game
- Tan Jielong scored a team-high 12 points
- Suffered a 28-point defeat

## Chinese visitors to Japan plunged 56% in July; Taiwan visitors topped 700,000, setting a record

- Published: 2026-08-19T23:49:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608190327.aspx
- anchor: #n2093388
- Companies mentioned: 日本政府观光局（JNTO）

Facts:
- Chinese visitors to Japan fell to 428,000 in July
- Down 56.1% year over year
- Taiwan visitors topped 700,000
- Japan welcomed 3.442 million foreign visitors in July
- The number of Chinese visitors to Japan in the first 7 months of this year reached 2.486 million
- Down 56.3% year over year

## 【国富町ひなたざ課】おひさま、いらっしゃい！

- Published: 2026-08-20T01:23:10+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000125.000113878.html
- anchor: #n2093685
- Companies mentioned: 日向坂46、ローム株式会社、二見颯一

Facts:
- A town with a population of approximately 17,000

## Global GLP-1 dietary-shift food market forecast to grow to 9.5 billion U.S. dollars by 2034, with a CAGR of 14.7%

- Published: 2026-08-20T00:24:51+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000189317.html
- anchor: #n2093518
- Companies mentioned: Stratistics MRC、The Obesity Society

Facts:
- It is forecast to reach 9.5 billion U.S. dollars in 2034.
- GLP-1 receptor agonists are said to produce weight loss averaging approximately 5–15% of baseline body weight in controlled trials.

## 〈Mitsui Knowledge Industry〉Promoting purpose adoption through a headquarters relocation event and advertising placements

- Published: 2026-08-20T00:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000286.000038921.html
- anchor: #n2093516
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社揚羽、三井情報株式会社

Facts:
- Capital: 284.1 million yen (as of September 30, 2025)

## The laundry-science brand アリエール refreshes its commercial series. Even those “Oh…!” moments around the family laundry get a “It’s アリエール, so I’ll let it slide♪” Erika Toda and Ayumu Nakajima star together in a commercial for the first time.

- Published: 2026-08-20T00:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000312.000006237.html
- anchor: #n2093515
- Companies mentioned: Ｐ＆Ｇジャパン合同会社、アリエール

Facts:
- The mental burden of laundry felt by 1 in 2 consumers
- What has evolved for the first time in 10 years

## 【Mie Prefecture × AlphaDrive】6 startups from outside the prefecture selected to participate in “MIE StartUp FIELD”

- Published: 2026-08-20T00:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000357.000033909.html
- anchor: #n2093514
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アルファドライブ、AlphaDrive、株式会社amulapo、株式会社e-lamp.、株式会社WizWe、株式会社DAOWORKS、株式会社フィッシュパス、株式会社micro development

Facts:
- From June 2 to July 22, 2026
- From October 2026 to February 2027
- Capacity: 60 students

## The second collaboration between Hayato Sano and Jinto Yoshida in a new Web commercial for “ホットペッパーグルメ”; they appear in dashing red suits as the “incarnation of seat reservations”!

- Published: 2026-08-20T00:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003234.000011414.html
- anchor: #n2093513
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社リクルート、ホットペッパーグルメ、M!LK

Facts:
- Discount tickets worth up to 5,000 yen in total
- An original limited-edition “smartphone strap holder sheet” from Sano and Yoshida for 500 winners

## A new community-focused care hub: a 179-bed special nursing home opens in Shinkoyasu, Yokohama, called わかたけ新子安

- Published: 2026-08-19T23:49:32+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000189335.html
- anchor: #n2093450
- Companies mentioned: 社会福祉法人若竹大寿会、わかたけ新子安、トヨタ

Facts:
- A 179-bed special nursing home
- わかたけホール, which can accommodate approximately 300 people
- Operated with staffing levels 30% lower than before

## Can even the Treasury stop it? Markets expect 10-year US Treasury yields to top 5% before year-end

- Published: 2026-08-20T02:00:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6581895
- anchor: #n2098112
- Companies mentioned: TCW Group、野村證券、Fed

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## 輝達 does more than sell GPUs! It is now also a matchmaker for AI data centers

- Published: 2026-08-20T01:00:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6581869
- anchor: #n2093519
- Companies mentioned: 輝達、NVDA-US、Pure DC、Arcem、Nebius、NBIS-US、微軟、MSFT-US、Nscale、Statnett、Savills

Facts:
- Pure DC announced in July this year that it would invest 1.5 billion euros to build a 110MW campus in Finland
- Pure DC announced in July this year that it would invest 1.5 billion euros to build a 110MW campus in Finland, with plans to expand it to more than 550MW
- Arcem is also planning a facility with capacity of up to 500MW
- Norwegian grid operator Statnett said data centers awaiting grid connections currently have a combined capacity of 2.3GW

## Why haven't Trump's tariffs pushed prices higher? Boston Fed finds the key reason

- Published: 2026-08-20T00:30:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6581845
- anchor: #n2093520
- Companies mentioned: ニューヨーク連邦準備銀行

A study by the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston found that increased costs resulting from the Trump administration's tariff hikes were absorbed by gains in labor productivity, curbing the pass-through to prices. This has important implications for interpreting inflation trends.

## Is there hope for US Treasury yields? Treasury expands buybacks, but Wall Street warns it is only a short-term painkiller

- Published: 2026-08-20T00:00:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6581821
- anchor: #n2093390
- Companies mentioned: Jefferies、Annex Wealth Management、Spartan Capital Securities、CIBC、DZ Bank

The U.S. Treasury expanded buybacks of long-term bonds, briefly lowering the 30-year yield. However, the move was considered insufficient to address structural challenges and could affect market confidence.

## Google's $12.2 billion gift! Marvell enters the TPU supply chain as shares surge

- Published: 2026-08-19T23:30:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6581803
- anchor: #n2093391
- Companies mentioned: Alphabet、Google、NVIDIA、Amazon、Broadcom

Google partnered with Marvell to develop custom chips for TPUs and secured the right to acquire up to $12.2 billion worth of shares. Marvell's stock surged as competition in AI infrastructure intensified.

## As we enter menopause, what concerns might our bones face?

- Published: 2026-08-20T01:01:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 照護線上
- Original: https://www.careonline.com.tw/2026/08/202608200000.html
- anchor: #n2093640

## August 20: The strong never complain about their circumstances - Heho Health

- Published: 2026-08-20T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | Heho健康
- Original: https://heho.com.tw/archives/384533
- anchor: #n2093691
- Companies mentioned: Heho