AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-20 06:00–09:00 JST｜Page 2 of 2https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 120 items from 4 sources; Japan, 66 items from 2 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en [TAC School of Qualification] Free online seminar on Aug. 29 (Sat): “Improve your TOEIC® L&R score! Efficient ways to build vocabulary that can be applied to every part.” Receive a discount coupon by completing the surveyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104377https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104377Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Survey on intentions to sell vacant homes: “Selling with the building included is the top option” [Survey of 111 people]https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104359https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104359Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:20:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [September 7–15] Sashiko brand “TERAS” to hold “TERAS Sashiko Exhibition 2026” at 伊勢丹新宿店https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104360https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104360Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:17:30 +0900JapanPR TIMES 使えるねっと and Acronis to co-host webinar “Preparing for the SCS Assessment System: Start with Basic Measures for 1 Star” on September 10https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104333https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104333Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Classical Japanese and Chinese literature learning adventure game: Heian court simulation 『文（ふみ）』 now available on iOS and Androidhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104332https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104332Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES A dream collaboration between 水森亜土 and SWIMMER! A special collection is now available for pre-order from Ado-chan Store.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104334https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104334Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:01:54 +0900JapanPR TIMES [100-day art project] 100 days during which guesthouse “ARIAKE105” in Kanonji, Kagawa Prefecture, becomes a gallery where visitors can stay. Starts September 1, 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104352https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104352Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【10月16日から18日開催】クラフトビールの祭典「つくばクラフトビアフェスト2026」 13回目のテーマは「beer meets ***」。ビールと出会う、ビールで出会う3日間へ。https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104351https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104351Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Special talk between T-BOLAN’s 森友嵐士 and 7-fingered pianist 西川悟平 confirmed!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104350https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104350Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES From “using AI” to “creating new value with AI” — The third installment in the Innovation Certification series —https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104349https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104349Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Over 500,000 total views] Yukarien’s first Harajuku pop-up draws a strong response on social media, attracting visitors from across Japan, including Kyoto and Yamanashihttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104348https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104348Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES A talk show with the director behind that “RX-7 story”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104347https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104347Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES “Being able to walk can become a barrier”: immersive awareness-raising event “Barrierful Restaurant” opens to the public at the cultural festival (神無祭) of Kawasaki High School in 川崎市 on September 5 (Saturday)!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104346https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104346Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Minivans are the most popular among people in their 20s to 40s, while kei cars with sliding doors lead among people in their 50s and 60s and olderhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104345https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104345Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Registration now open] Key public- and private-sector figures working on organizational and operational transformation to gather in one place! September 13 Publink Event: The cutting edge of organizational and operational reform in the public sectorhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104344https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104344Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [独自調査] Paid AI users account for 27.65% overall, while 61.41% are willing to pay — Results of a survey of 311 people on paid AI search and AI tools releasedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104343https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104343Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [熊本地震支援] 一般社団法人協働型災害訓練 and ソーシャル・インパクト・ワークス（SIW） release an integrated data spreadsheet compiling the chronological responses of the national government, prefecture, JVOAD and KVOAD. Lessons from the Kumamoto earthquake for the future.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104342https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104342Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES New cast members for 『我々は宇宙人』 announced: 岳 Sano, れいか Ozeki, ありさ Sasaki and はるみ Ed! All 8 character visuals also unveiled!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104341https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104341Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES A demonstration experiment with 福岡大学 confirmed a temperature difference of up to 4.66°C for the patent-pending “CoolSkin®.” セイコー・エステート＆ディベロップメント develops building technology adapted to an era of extreme heathttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104340https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104340Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 『HERP Career』 launches integration with Claudehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104339https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104339Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES About the “Tourism ✕ Mobility — Hamamatsu Co-Creation Challenge” workshophttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104338https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104338Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【ZETA】Interview video featuring representative 山崎 and new CMO 古谷 releasedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104337https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104337Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【ABCマート exclusive】Generation Z favorites Hinata, みりちゃむ, Mumei and 横田未来 star in NIKE’s “Nike Girls, just like you” campaignhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104336https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104336Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Episode 7 airs tonight! Yurika Nakamura and Reo Sano co-star in 「夫に不倫をお願いされました」. The day before returning to Hiroki (Reo Sano), who contacted her about their wedding anniversary, Hanae (Yurika Nakamura) shares a car kiss with her classmate Ryohei (Shono Hayama)…https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104335https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104335Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES A next-generation E-Bike that “reduces the hassle of charging” in everyday life and becomes a “mobile 60W power source” during disasters. HelioX unveils a prototype “Solar E-Bike” powered and charged by sunlight, and sets its sights on a full-scale launchhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104260https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104260Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:49:59 +0900JapanPR TIMES RAPSTAR 2025 contestant Alif Wolf teams up with Liza, who will perform at SUMMER SONIC 2026, to release “On my wave,” a free-spirited, bold summer anthemhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104192https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104192Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:31:25 +0900JapanPR TIMES From 「着る保湿クリーム🄬」 to pajamas focused on bodily comfort. New “pressure-distributing pajamas” to debut at the Tokyo Gift Showhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104194https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104194Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【天丼・天ぷら本舗 さん天】Moon-Viewing Fair starts Aug. 20 (Thursday)!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104193https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104193Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES ディーモ begins sales of legal tech service “Deemó LegalBase＋”! Also selected as an eligible tool for the “Digitalization and AI Adoption Subsidy 2026”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104120https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104120Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Tutoring school, home tutor and prep school search service 「成績アップの窓口」 renamed 「みんなの塾探し」https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104119https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104119Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 10代から90代までが集う二俣川駅直結のコミュニティスペース「いいオフィス二俣川 by モットバ！FUTAMATA RIVER LIBRARY」がオープンhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104118https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104118Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Create what you want with just an iPad ─ iPad-focused school iPadmate Studio opens enrollment to new students for the first time in 1 yearhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104067https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104067Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Chosen by home-services professionals! Survey results on “Dishes people crave in the hot summer”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104066https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104066Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Exhibiting at the “5th Back Office DXPO Tokyo 2026” to drive the expansion of SOKUYAKU Benefit, a corporate employee benefits service.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104065https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104065Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES TaxSys, an AI and business platform for tax accountants, surpasses 300 offices in its first year of servicehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104064https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104064Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Long-awaited first photo book from a “王様のブランチ” reporter! Announcement of 冴木柚葉’s 1st photo bookhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104063https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104063Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Reprint announced】Perfect for summer vacation research projects. A huge hit on TV and social media! 『ひとりでできた！ 食べられるじっけん』 lets kids learn through fun experiments using supermarket ingredientshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104062https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104062Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Bringing pediatric psychiatric home-visit nursing to children who cannot attend school or hospital, and supporting families facing school refusal and developmental disabilities, from Kyoto to all of Japanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2103990https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2103990Thu, 20 Aug 2026 06:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Report] 2026 Merge Game Market Insightshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2103924https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2103924Thu, 20 Aug 2026 06:31:00 +0900JapanPR TIMES New release of designed cardboard boxes featuring morning skies: “Fluffy Morning” and “Morning Sky Route”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2103904https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2103904Thu, 20 Aug 2026 06:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES New release of designed cardboard boxes featuring evening skies: “Yesterday’s Sunset” and “Sunset Over a Sea of Clouds”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2103903https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2103903Thu, 20 Aug 2026 06:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 燕 咏靖, representative of 株式会社Sホールディングス, becomes chairperson. Establishment of 一般社団法人 JAPANライブコマース協会https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2103906https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2103906Thu, 20 Aug 2026 06:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Asia Rural Institute West Japan Training Donation Campaign “Living Kindly with Our Neighbors” reaches its second goal of 2.2 million yen — The Day the War Ended and the Founding Roots of Asia Rural Institute, the Rural Evangelism Seminaryhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2103905https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2103905Thu, 20 Aug 2026 06:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Hua Chun-hsiung’s view: As wars rage around the world, China pursues progress while maintaining stability.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104267https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104267Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒As wars continue around the world and economic losses mount, China is advancing strategic moves that leverage its economic power without intervening directly. China is also pursuing its own strategy in response to the Russia-Ukraine conflict and turmoil in the Middle East. Wang Li-ben’s view: The geopolitical loneliness of a great power—revisiting Taiwan’s “no showdown” survival strategy through China’s regional challenges.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104268https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104268Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:50:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒An analysis of China's rise and the complexity of its geopolitical security environment explains why Taiwan should adopt a strategy of “not showing its hand.” China's military buildup is heightening security concerns among neighboring countries and creating a security dilemma. Wang Yi-hsiung’s view: If you’re willing to be a pawn, what can you say about dignity?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104269https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104269Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:40:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒At the 2026 Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Peace Memorial Ceremony, Taiwan's representative was seated in the “overseas section,” prompting the Democratic Progressive Party government to criticize it as “belittlement by China.” Nagasaki City explained that the arrangements were the same as last year, with no actual change. The episode appears to be largely political theater. Lin Chi-hsing’s view: The two sides of the Taiwan Strait should coexist peacefully, rather than destroy each other as Russia and Ukraine have.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104270https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104270Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Professor 林基興 called for peaceful coexistence across the Taiwan Strait, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and mutual trust in light of lessons from the Russia-Ukraine war. He criticized the Green camp for stoking the flames of war. Wang Shun-min’s view: Taking NT$10,000 today and selling off the next generation’s future—the political calculus and structural paradox of cash handouts.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104271https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104271Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:20:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒台湾政府が2027年に国民1人あたり1万円の現金を支給する政策を発表。財政盈余を背景に「AI紅利の共有」と称するが、民粹政治と構造的矛盾への懸念が高まっている。 Fan Li-da’s view: Lee Teng-hui through Lin Hsiao-ting’s eyes.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104272https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104272Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:10:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Historian Dr. 林孝庭 praised a new book analyzing the era of former Taiwanese President Lee Teng-hui. Drawing on a wealth of historical sources, the author offers an in-depth examination of Lee Teng-hui's political influence. Opinion: A poll alarms the president! Is a close race in Kaohsiung unacceptable?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2103997https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2103997Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te dismissed unfavorable polling on the Kaohsiung mayoral election as “fake polls,” drawing criticism for using national security as a political tool. The approach risks undermining the foundations of democracy. Why doesn’t a jeans zipper slide down easily on its own? Many people don’t know about the design hidden in the zipper slider.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2103996https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2103996Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒YKK explains how the zipper on jeans is designed not to slide down on its own. A small locking mechanism is built into the slider, and the zipper locks automatically when the pull tab is lowered. Opinion: 5 suggestions for Han Kuo-yu—how can the dignity of the legislature and constitutional order be upheld?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2103998https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2103998Thu, 20 Aug 2026 06:50:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Executive Yuan’s repeated refusal to implement bills passed by the Legislative Yuan has triggered a constitutional crisis. Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu has been urged to use institutional measures to strengthen legislative oversight and uphold constitutional order, a move considered crucial to Taiwan’s democracy. Yang Hsiu-hui’s view: The next frontier in AI finance—from conversational tool to indispensable partner.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2103999https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2103999Thu, 20 Aug 2026 06:45:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒This press release describes how AI is evolving from a mere information-providing tool into a “super teammate” that supports users' financial decisions. It focuses in particular on the asset-building challenges faced by middle-aged and older people and emphasizes the importance of AI agents. Opinion: Was the rejection of the environmental impact assessment for the North-Yilan direct rail line a wrongful dismissal? Major national transport decisions should be reassessed scientifically.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104001https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104001Thu, 20 Aug 2026 06:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The North-Yilan direct rail line’s environmental impact assessment was rejected because the route passes through the Feitsui Reservoir watershed. The author argues that its feasibility should be reassessed using modern science and technology, emphasizing its combined benefits for transportation, public finances, the environment and national defense, and calling for policies to be revisable. Tian Xiwei and Meng Ziyi aren’t No. 1! The 10 Chinese drama actresses who most changed viewers’ minds in 2026: the winner went from being doubted to earning universal acclaim, winning viewers over completely by the end.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104000https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104000Thu, 20 Aug 2026 06:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒In Chinese dramas in 2026, Wang Churan completely changed viewers' opinions with her starring role in “成何體統” and was selected as the top performer. Tian Xiwei, Meng Ziyi and Liu Haocun also drew attention with performances that overturned their past images. Opinion: Zero tolerance for drug-impaired driving does not mean zero scrutiny of rapid tests.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104002https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104002Thu, 20 Aug 2026 06:25:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒In Taiwan's crackdown on drug-impaired driving, the reliability of rapid screening tests and the effects of legal drugs have become issues, prompting calls for an evidence system based on scientific standards. Opinion: Do you understand the chaos in the Legislative Yuan?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104003https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104003Thu, 20 Aug 2026 06:23:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Partisan divisions over budget review have intensified in Taiwan's Legislative Yuan, eroding democratic principles. As Legislative Yuan President Han Kuo-yu warns of institutional collapse, the actions of the Blue-White coalition are having a negative impact on the public. Opinion: Can the Taiwan-U.S. Reciprocal Trade Agreement become a lever for labor rights reform in Taiwan?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104004https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104004Thu, 20 Aug 2026 06:20:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒In February 2026, Taiwan and the United States signed the Taiwan-U.S. Reciprocal Trade Agreement, which includes labor rights. International pressure may provide an impetus for labor reform, but its effectiveness depends on workers' own grassroots movements. The Gulf Quadrilateral: The Postwar Order of the U.S., Israel, Iran and the Arab World: Excerpt from “War at the Window” (3)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2103844https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2103844Thu, 20 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒After the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict, Iran has been described as a new center of power, wielding influence over global energy supplies through control of the Strait of Hormuz. This shift is attributed to strategic errors by the United States. The most frightening prediction in “Metal Gear Solid 2” wasn’t AI! When there’s too much information online to keep up with, who decides what you ultimately believe?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2103843https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2103843Thu, 20 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒“Metal Gear Solid 2” foresaw the dangers of an information-saturated society in 2001 and raised the question of who decides “what people see.” The core issue is the “structure of digital society,” not AI. Most disliked Asian stock market changes hands! Bank of America: “This country” replaces Indonesia at the bottom, while Taiwan and Japan remain favoriteshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104200https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104200Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:00:18 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網A U.S. bank survey found that India has emerged as Asia's least-favored stock market, while Taiwan and Japan remain popular. AI and policy certainty are key to capital allocation. U.S.-Canada deal shows signs of progress! Steel and aluminum tariffs could be halved to 25%, while auto tariffs could fall to 15%https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104201https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104201Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:40:30 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Progress has been made in U.S.-Canada trade talks, with an agreement nearing on lowering tariffs from 50% to 25% on steel and aluminum and from 25% to 15% on autos. A final agreement is likely to be reached before the weekend deadline. U.S. stocks face risk of a “sharp shock”! Gamma could turn negative, and a sell-off could accelerate a drophttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104202https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104202Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:40:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The risk of a breakdown in the U.S. stock market's low-correlation structure is rising. If Gamma in the options market turns sharply negative, market volatility could accelerate and trigger a steep decline. Bessent takes drastic action to rescue U.S. Treasuries! Wall Street sees a “Trump put” and “Treasury Department-style QT”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104203https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104203Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:29:17 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The U.S. Treasury has doubled its buybacks of long-term bonds, intervening to counter upward pressure on market interest rates. The move is seen as a symbolic indication of the Trump administration's willingness to support markets and is affecting financial markets. Trump signals openness! Tariffs on Canadian autos could fall from 25% to 15%, with steel and aluminum rates also halvedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104204https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104204Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:11:07 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The United States is considering lowering tariffs on Canadian-made autos, steel and aluminum. Tariffs on autos would fall from 25% to 15%, and those on steel and aluminum from 50% to 25%. The move is expected to ease tensions in North American supply chains. OpenAI CFO: Company could go public in 2027 or earlierhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104205https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104205Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:10:18 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網OpenAI's CFO told employees that the company plans to go public in 2027 or earlier. Revenue growth, the competitive landscape and a succession of senior executive departures were also disclosed. New York FX: Dollar falls to a three-month low as Treasury buybacks push yields downhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2103930https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2103930Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:03:33 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The U.S. dollar fell to a 3-month low, while an expansion of U.S. Treasury repo operations pushed long-term yields lower. The Federal Reserve warned of inflation risks and signaled the possibility of raising rates. Micron’s NAND market share rises to third, but stock remains under pressurehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2103931https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2103931Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:00:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網美光科技’s NAND market share rose to third globally, reaching 15.1%, but its stock fell amid market concerns about interest rates. Fundamentals remain solid, with strong revenue growth. U.S. stocks after hours: Bessent takes drastic action to rescue Treasuries; three major indexes end three-day losing streak, Moderna surges about 177%https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2103932https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2103932Thu, 20 Aug 2026 06:56:41 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Treasury Secretary Bessent doubled buybacks of long-term bonds to stem rising interest rates. U.S. stocks rebounded after 3 straight days of losses, while semiconductor stocks continued to fall. Moderna shares surged 177% after the success of its cancer vaccine. Google reshuffles AI chip supply chain: 博通 loses ground, Marvell surges nearly 10%https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2103933https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2103933Thu, 20 Aug 2026 06:50:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Google expanded its AI chip partnership with Marvell and acquired the right to purchase shares. Marvell shares surged as a result, while 博通 shares fell. A reshaping of the AI supply chain is underway. Precious metals after hours: Plunging Treasury yields and a sharply weaker dollar spark buying; gold soars more than 3% to $4,500, while silver and platinum also surgehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2103934https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2103934Thu, 20 Aug 2026 06:47:08 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The U.S. Treasury expanded support for liquidity in long-term bonds, sending U.S. Treasury yields sharply lower. The dollar weakened, pushing gold up more than 3% to near $4,500. Silver and platinum also rose sharply. Energy after hours: Only 6 ships pass through the Strait of Hormuz; oil rises for 4th straight session to nearly 4-week high despite jump in U.S. inventories, with Brent nearing $92https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2103935https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2103935Thu, 20 Aug 2026 06:23:20 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Worsening conditions in the Middle East have severely restricted passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices rose for 4 consecutive days, with Brent crude reaching $91.62, a 4-week high. Rising U.S. inventories were not enough to offset the impact. Taiwan stocks: Key premarket news: Index falls below quarterly moving average after low-volume rebound—was the rally a bull trap? Global Unichip plans massive 65.5 billion fundraisinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2103936https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2103936Thu, 20 Aug 2026 06:10:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Taiwan stocks fell 589 points on the 19th, dropping below the quarterly moving average, as all three major institutional investors were net sellers. Global Unichip announced a 65.5 billion fundraising, while foreign investors shifted to traditional industry stocks. Bulls and bears remain locked in a struggle, and the New Taiwan dollar strengthened. The yen loses its crown! The Swiss franc becomes the new top funding currency with its zero interest rate; experts say U.S. and Japanese actions have rewritten the logic underpinning carry tradeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2103782https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2103782Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:40:06 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The yen was sold off amid joint U.S.-Japan intervention and interest rates rising to 1%. With a 0% interest rate and the central bank allowing it to weaken, the Swiss franc has become a favored currency for emerging carry trades, reshaping the funding-currency landscape in foreign exchange markets. Fed’s July minutes lean hawkish! If inflation does not cool, “rate hikes” will be neededhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2103783https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2103783Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:15:21 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Minutes from the Federal Reserve's July meeting showed that most participants believed rate hikes would be necessary unless inflation slows. This indicates that monetary policy tightening may continue and has drawn market attention. New oil field off the mouth of Brazil’s Amazon River draws attention; experts fear social and ecological costshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104393https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104393Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:40:51 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAOil has been discovered offshore at the mouth of Brazil’s Amazon River, sparking domestic debate over the energy transition and economic development. The government sees a strategic opportunity, while environmental groups and experts are concerned about the social and environmental costs. U.S. badminton rising star Chen Hongli stuns at world championships; “Training in Taiwan feels like home”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104366https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104366Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:38:49 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Hao-Yu Lee singles off Cy Young contender Paul Skenes and scores with aggressive baserunning, but suffers a comeback losshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104358https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104358Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:23:46 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Royal reconciliation in the works? Prince Harry and his wife reportedly set to move back to the UKhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104056https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104056Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:01:41 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Middle East tensions escalate, pushing oil prices to a more than 3-week highhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2103918https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2103918Thu, 20 Aug 2026 06:30:38 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Middle East tensions escalate, pushing oil prices to a more than 3-week highhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104261https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104261Thu, 20 Aug 2026 06:30:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Helicopter crashes in Kenya, killing 7, including 5 Americanshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2103912https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2103912Thu, 20 Aug 2026 06:21:36 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Treasury yields retreat, all 3 major U.S. stock indexes close slightly higherhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2103842https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2103842Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:57:33 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA We asked a practicing physician: When is the best time to replace medical equipment?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104158https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104158Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japanm3.com Who gets VIP treatment? Staff outrank politicianshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104157https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104157Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japanm3.com A 6-times pay rise through a challenge at age 39! How Professor 西良 became a “back-pain expert”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104156https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-06/index-en-p2.html#n2104156Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japanm3.com