# AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-20 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 8 of 10

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 755 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 164 items from 4 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Ending the notion that “healthy snacks don’t last”: Chiba farm launches 2 varieties of gluten-free granola, “NAGASHIMA FAMILY FARM”

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000092160.html
- anchor: #n2106414
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社NTOコンサルティング、NAGASHIMA FAMILY FARM、IMARC Group、Amazon.co.jp

Facts:
- Japan’s gluten-free food and beverage market was worth approximately US$870 million in 2025
- It is expected to reach approximately US$1.54 billion by 2034
- Growing at an average annual rate of 6.52%

## New installation of the state-of-the-art digital press “Revoria Press PC2120,” dramatically enhancing the expressive capabilities and productivity of specialty printing

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000105584.html
- anchor: #n2106413
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社新晃社、富士フイルムビジネスイノベーション

Facts:
- Prints 120 pages per minute in both color and monochrome on A4 paper
- Since its founding in 1978
- Incorporated in 1985
- Marked its 40th anniversary in October 2025
- Capital: 11 million yen
- Number of employees: 48

## [ISS] Publishes “A Glossary of Security Terms You Should Know to Use the Internet Safely”

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000107576.html
- anchor: #n2106412
- Companies mentioned: Internet Secure Services株式会社、IPA

Facts:
- “Security Days Fall 2026 -Tokyo-”

## Offering on-site motorcycle training by a former motorcycle police officer ahead of the autumn touring season

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000183075.html
- anchor: #n2106411
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社チャレンジャー、フレスタ安全運転教習所

Facts:
- Standard rate: ¥66,000 for 1 day (4 hours) + travel expenses

## KAISER ENTERPRISE, operator of “アンジュール東京,” dubbed “Roppongi’s No. 1 cabaret club,” to exhibit at “Growth Job Fair DXPO ‘26 Summer,” a career fair attracting many growth companies

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000161944.html
- anchor: #n2106410
- Companies mentioned: KAISER ENTERPRISE、アンジュール東京、UNJOUR TOKYO、Baron六本木、ブティックス㈱、日本マーケティングリサーチ機構

Facts:
- To be held at Tokyo Big Sight on August 22, 2026 (Sat.)
- 11：00～18：00
- Market survey of cabaret clubs in the Roppongi area for the fiscal year ending February 2026
- Survey period: January 5, 2026–February 3, 2026
- Individual interviews with 13 major companies (company research)
- Established: November 8, 2012

## More than 10,000 dishes from across Japan reach Kumamoto, as “dish support” for disaster-hit restaurants creates a new network of assistance

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000022281.html
- anchor: #n2106409
- Companies mentioned: NPO法人居酒屋甲子園

Facts:
- More than 10,000 dishes have been donated from across Japan

## Why does a man who climbed the Himalayas keep making detergent? Masahiro Kimura, developer of “zero-rinse” detergent “Umi e…®,” to release his first book on August 28.

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000122892.html
- anchor: #n2106408
- Companies mentioned: 有限会社がんこ本舗、株式会社扶桑社、TBS、中川政七商店、dochaku

Facts:
- Founded: August 5, 1992
- 35th anniversary
- List price: 1,760 yen
- 四六判 / softcover / 192 pages

## 歴史音声コンテンツマップを運営する株式会社ぐるり、サービス名を 「GURURI」から「YUISYO」へ変更し、インパクトモデルを策定

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000138166.html
- anchor: #n2106407
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ぐるり、YUISYO、GURURI、横浜国立大学

Facts:
- 4th anniversary of its founding
- August 2, 2022

## Home rice polishing machine “Takumi Mai (YE-RC52)” to go on sale August 20 (Thursday)

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000144780.html
- anchor: #n2106406
- Companies mentioned: 山本電気株式会社

Facts:
- Cumulative shipments of more than 1.2 million units*
- Manufacturer’s suggested retail price: 22,000 yen (tax included)
- Approx. 3.1 kg
- Up to 5 cups (approx. 825 g)
- Power consumption: 300 W

## LYNXS、厚生労働省「令和8年度介護テクノロジー等による生産性向上の取組に関する調査及び効果測定事業」に採択

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000177243.html
- anchor: #n2106405
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社LYNXS、厚生労働省、株式会社三菱総合研究所

Facts:
- The project will begin with a preliminary survey in August 2026
- The demonstration is scheduled to continue through a hearing survey in January 2027
- Date established: May 17, 2024

## [7th location in Latin America] Japanese food brand “GOEN” opens at the Casa inn hotel in Irapuato, Guanajuato, Mexico

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000027669.html
- anchor: #n2106404
- Companies mentioned: Encounter Japan、HOTELERA SIGLO XXI, S.A DE C.V、Casa Inn、広島県 盛川酒造、榎酒造、株式会社ますやみそ、マツダ

Facts:
- Irapuato, Guanajuato, is a mid-sized city with a population of around 350,000
- The number of employees working in Japan, Mexico and Colombia has exceeded 150
- The total number of stores operated in Mexico and Colombia is now 7

## VITURE to launch its 5th-anniversary model, “VITURE Pro 2 XR Glasses,” on August 20. At 63 g, they feature the thinnest frame in the brand’s history, redefining wearing comfort

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000122609.html
- anchor: #n2106403
- Companies mentioned: VITURE Inc.、Nintendo Switch 2、Nintendo Switch、Amazon、楽天市場、Yahoo!ショッピング、ヨドバシカメラ、ビックカメラ、ヤマダデンキ、ジョーシン、エディオン、SoftBank SELECTION

Facts:
- Device weight: 63 g
- Price: 49,880 yen (tax included)
- Price: 16,800 yen (tax included)
- “USB-C XR Charging Adapter Ultra” (15,800 yen, tax included)
- “Lens Frame for VITURE Pro 2” (3,980 yen, tax included)
- The highest brightness in VITURE’s history, reaching up to 1,600 nits
- Field of view (FOV): 50°
- 10,000 mAh battery

## “For just 21 days, become Japan’s biggest gin-drinking city.” 21 locations in Osaka Kita take on the challenge of serving 21,000 drinks at “Kansai Gin Rally LAB 2026”

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000168083.html
- anchor: #n2106402
- Companies mentioned: andground合同会社、森の京都蒸溜所、Natural Spirits株式会社、洋酒千雅、株式会社千雅

Facts:
- 21 days
- 21,000 drinks
- 21 stores
- 56 locations nationwide
- 4 distilleries
- Approximately 300 flowers

## Additional investment in Letara, a Hokkaido University-born JAXA partner startup developing hybrid chemical propulsion systems for spacecraft

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000016.000159386.html
- anchor: #n2106401
- Companies mentioned: Frontier Innovations株式会社、Frontier Innovations 1号投資事業有限責任組合、Letara株式会社、JAXA、NEDO

Facts:
- Raises 2.6 billion yen in a pre-Series A round

## 東筑軒と公立大学法人北九州市立大学の学生とが挑む、新しい“学びのカフェ”

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000016.000173574.html
- anchor: #n2106400
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社東筑軒、公立大学法人北九州市立大学、TCK café

Facts:
- 36 students participating
- Grand opening at 11 a.m. on Monday, September 7, 2026
- Business hours: 7:00–19:00

## Spanish footwear brand POPA makes its Japan debut. The brand, available in more than 20 countries worldwide, will unveil its 2027SS collection for the first time at TRANOÏ TOKYO

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000017.000102634.html
- anchor: #n2106399
- Companies mentioned: POPA、TOSTO株式会社、VOGUE、ELLE、TRANOÏ TOKYO

Facts:
- More than 20 countries worldwide
- More than 700 sales locations
- Approximately 325,000 followers
- POPA in 2015
- September 2026

## Wieden+Kennedy Tokyo to host “THE KENNEDYS 2026,” a creative internship program for students.

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000018.000026078.html
- anchor: #n2106398
- Companies mentioned: Wieden+Kennedy Tokyo、Wieden＋Kennedy、W+K、ワイデン・アンド・ケネディ・ジャパン・エル・エル・シー、NIKE、McDonald’s、Old Spice、Amazon、IKEA、MLB、Spotify、Tinder

Facts:
- 모집人数: approximately 5–10 people
- Program period: Monday, October 19–Friday, October 30, 2026

## Be Healthy offers free “YouTube/SNS patient acquisition funnel assessments” for clinics

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000018.000032905.html
- anchor: #n2106397
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ビーヘルシー

Facts:
- Cumulative social media management support for more than 200 companies
- More than 10,000 videos produced to date
- Support for more than 10 publicly listed companies

## Kamakura’s Yuigahama beach house “BBQ SEASIDE LOUNGE” introduces a limited-time coupon to make after 6 even more enjoyable while avoiding the scorching daytime heat! Groups of 8 or more receive 1 bottle of sparkling wine, and groups of 16 or more receive 2 bottles

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000018.000146322.html
- anchor: #n2106396
- Companies mentioned: 合同会社シーサイドラウンジ、BBQ SEASIDE LOUNGE、食べログ

Facts:
- Groups of 8 or more
- Groups of 16 or more
- 1 bottle of sparkling wine
- 2 bottles of sparkling wine
- Through Monday, August 31, 2026
- Total seating capacity: 300

## “Beauty and wellness from within.” FLOWER CAFE BLOOMY'S × Flory refreshes its main menu

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000018.000153427.html
- anchor: #n2106395
- Companies mentioned: サイカンシステム株式会社、FLOWER CAFE BLOOMY'S × Flory、SAKURA SKY PALACE

Facts:
- Capital: 100 million yen

## “Book as usual in Outlook. Check nearby on a digital sign.” Japan Maritime Bank publishes a case study on its use of “KI Sign”

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000019.000066003.html
- anchor: #n2106394
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社カテナス、日本マリタイムバンク株式会社

Facts:
- Book as usual in Outlook. Check nearby on a digital sign.

## The 2nd collaboration with Sanrio Characters! Ichiroku Honpo launches “クルミーユ ポムポムプリン”!

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000029844.html
- anchor: #n2106393
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社一六、株式会社サンリオ、ポムポムプリン、ハローキティ、クルミーユ

Facts:
- 一六タルト ハローキティ（柚子味）1個：税込172円
- クルミーユ ポムポムプリン, 1 piece: 162 yen including tax
- クルミーユ ポムポムプリン, 5-piece pack: 1,188 yen including tax
- Sales target: 300,000 pieces (loose-piece equivalent)

## Letara accelerates development of low-cost next-generation rocket engines, raising 2.6 billion yen in a pre-Series A round

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000021.000109623.html
- anchor: #n2106392
- Companies mentioned: Letara株式会社、Headline Asia、JICベンチャー・グロース・インベストメンツ株式会社、Incubate Fund株式会社、あおぞら企業投資株式会社、SMBCベンチャーキャピタル株式会社、NES株式会社、ごうぎんキャピタル株式会社、豊田合成株式会社、BIG Impact株式会社、Frontier Innovations株式会社、三井住友海上キャピタル株式会社、三菱UFJキャピタル株式会社、株式会社mint、北海道大学、NEDO、JAXA

Facts:
- Raised approximately 2.6 billion yen in a pre-Series A funding round

## Smart Style Complex and U'eyes Design form a business partnership to diagnose websites by combining AI search optimization with human-centered design

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000022.000020783.html
- anchor: #n2106391
- Companies mentioned: スマートスタイル・コンプレックス株式会社、株式会社U'eyes Design、ChatGPT、Gemini、Perplexity

Facts:
- August 20, 2026
- Sept. 16, 2026
- 14:00〜15:00
- 35 items
- 2001
- August 2013
- October 2011
- 20 human-centered design specialists
- 6 human-centered design specialists

## “エージェントハブ,” a system for recruitment agencies, adds a feature that automatically registers job seeker information from resume and work history data

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000022.000152303.html
- anchor: #n2106390
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Lumos、エージェントハブ

Facts:
- Established: January 2024

## Create your own original Caramel Corn package at “Ｇｏ Ｇｏ！ ＣａｒａｍｅｌＣｏｒｎ Ｆａｃｔｏｒｙ (Caramel Corn Factory),” opening in Harajuku for a limited 3-day run!

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000023.000032271.html
- anchor: #n2106389
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社東ハト、ＷＩＴＨ ＨＡＲＡＪＵＫＵ

Facts:
- 2026
- September
- 4th
- ６th
- An astonishing approximately １１万 possible combinations
- １０：００
- １１：００
- １９：００
- １８：４５
- 55th anniversary of Caramel Corn

## Exeo Digital Solutions to exhibit at the OutSystems event “OutSystems World Tour Japan 2026”

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000023.000151031.html
- anchor: #n2106388
- Companies mentioned: エクシオ・デジタルソリューションズ株式会社、OutSystems

Facts:
- September 3, 2026 (Thursday), 10:00–18:00

## E-book “Kimono Casts a ‘Spell’ on You” by kimono instructor and 和美行(WABIGYO) founder Miyuki Ishii ranks No. 1 in 4 Amazon categories

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000024.000131393.html
- anchor: #n2106387
- Companies mentioned: トキツカゼ出版株式会社、Amazon、和美行(WABIGYO)

Facts:
- Price: 1,000 yen, tax included

## 【MOTON】Mini hand cream with a ribbon charm launches! Available in limited quantities at LOFT and PLAZA.

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000025.000148033.html
- anchor: #n2106386
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社lalalajapan、MOTON、LOFT、PLAZA

Facts:
- 20g, 990 yen (tax included)
- Sales begin sequentially from Thursday, August 20, 2026

## Lifestyle shop from パリ 【キャトル・セゾン仙台 reopens】

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000025.000170316.html
- anchor: #n2106385
- Companies mentioned: キャトル・セゾン、キャトル・セゾン仙台、amidonnée、ヴェロニク・ダマール、FRANCESCA AMAM LABEL、Chapeaugraphy、coffee Kajita、パリ、自由が丘、仙台パルコ、パリのENSCI – Les Ateliers、国立デザイン研究所、クリスチャン・ラクロワ、イザベル・マラン、アフマダーバード

Facts:
- Reopening: Wednesday, September 9, 2026
- An “original mini tote bag” will be given to the first 200 customers who spend 5,000 yen or more (tax included)!
- Size: W300×H210×D100 mm (excluding handles)

## Create your own AI company. Put it to work. Win contracts. Then take the company you’ve nurtured into M&A. “SoLoCo” officially launches September 1! A campaign will be held to mark the official launch!

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000026.000114735.html
- anchor: #n2106384
- Companies mentioned: droptip株式会社、SoLoCo

Facts:
- First AI company: monthly fee of 19,800 yen (excluding tax)
- Limited to the first 100 companies: first company, monthly fee of 9,800 yen (excluding tax) ※For 12 months
- Capital: 17 million yen (including capital reserves)

## Returning recruitment costs to people ready to take on a challenge—株式会社スパイクスタジオ introduces a new program providing 1 million yen to those hired through direct applications via its recruitment website

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000026.000147277.html
- anchor: #n2106383
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社スパイクスタジオ

Facts:
- 1 million yen
- Aug. 17, 2026
- For 6 months after joining the company
- Average attendance rate of 80% or higher each month
- Capital: 257,692,600 yen
- Number of employees: 74

## 【Introducing キャトル・セゾン’s 2026AW launch, from a Paris-born lifestyle shop】

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000026.000170316.html
- anchor: #n2106382
- Companies mentioned: キャトル・セゾン、ココットキュイジーヌ、BRIGITTE TANAKA、amidonnée、OPJET PARIS、山口一郎

Facts:
- Size: 18 cm in diameter
- Price: ¥1,650
- Opening diameter: approx. 7 cm
- Base diameter: approx. 8 cm
- Height: approx. 8 cm
- Size: 121 cm long
- Price: ¥5,280
- Size: 52×30 cm
- Gusset: 10 cm
- Price: ¥2,090
- Size: 40×37×8 cm

## パテント・インテグレーション to exhibit at the “2026 Intellectual Property and Information Fair & Conference”

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000027.000086119.html
- anchor: #n2106381
- Companies mentioned: パテント・インテグレーション株式会社、株式会社知財デザイン、きのか特許事務所、リコーテクノリサーチ株式会社、弁理士法人レクシード・テック、りそな中小企業振興財団、日刊工業新聞社、中小企業基盤整備機構、経済産業省中小企業庁、特許庁

Facts:
- Adopted by more than 150 companies
- Capacity: 150 people

## Korea’s No. 1*¹ skincare brand Sulwhasoo（ソルファス） to make its full-scale debut in Japan this fall

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000027.000121471.html
- anchor: #n2106380
- Companies mentioned: アモーレパシフィックジャパン株式会社、Sulwhasoo（ソルファス）、伊勢丹新宿店、BEAUTÉ RESEARCH、Qoo10、Amazon、@cosme shopping

Facts:
- Guided by 60 years of ginseng research
- More than 30 brands developed by Amorepacific
- More than 600 stores across 15 markets worldwide
- 【潤燥（ユンジョ） First Care Active Serum VI】30mL, ¥5,720 including tax
- 【滋陰生（ジャウムセン） Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream / Cream Rich】30mL, ¥17,050 including tax
- More than 520,000 people have repurchased 10 or more bottles

## 【Introducing the 2026AW launch from “私の部屋,” a lifestyle shop offering ideas for a beautiful, fulfilling life in Japan】

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000027.000170316.html
- anchor: #n2106379
- Companies mentioned: 私の部屋、Uwatercolor、ヘアドレッサ34、リンネル、WAX DESIGN、Solesino、アクセサリーミュージアム

Facts:
- Tablecloth size: 100×100 cm

## Visualizing the “trends” and “unexpected outcomes” of brands selected by AI and presenting measures to take—BringFlower and リテラ significantly update LLMO Compass and file patent applications for related technologies

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000028.000122141.html
- anchor: #n2106378
- Companies mentioned: BringFlower、リテラ、Google、ChatGPT、Gemini、Claude、Perplexity、イノベイティア、RCリサーチデータ

Facts:
- Now receiving 300 inquiries every month
- Lite plan: 450 yen/month
- Standard plan: 2,700 yen/month
- Pro plan: 8,100 yen/month
- Enterprise plan: 27,000 yen/month

## 【群馬県みなかみ町】ベジチェック®で野菜摂取量を″見える化"×毎月の伴走で目指す「プラス1皿」

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000030.000123774.html
- anchor: #n2106377
- Companies mentioned: 群馬県みなかみ町、ベジチェック®、MINAKAMI HEART Pay

Facts:
- 1日の野菜摂取目標量は「350g以上（小鉢5〜6皿分）」
- 28% meet the target (vegetable intake level of 7 or higher)
- 厚生労働省が推奨する1日の野菜摂取目標量「350g」を達成している状態が「レベル7.0〜8.0」（目標値）
- “Health Promotion Points: 100pt” as a gift

## Developed a life-size, 3-dimensional, interactive “AI Matsuo Basho Prototype” to bring haiku master Matsuo Basho back to life in the modern era

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000031.000062520.html
- anchor: #n2106376
- Companies mentioned: ヒビノグラフィックス株式会社、サムスン電子、Klleon社、TRC-ADEAC株式会社、サムスン電子ジャパン株式会社

Facts:
- Recreating historical figures with typical android robots is said to require development costs of tens of millions of yen, but this prototype achieves that at approximately 1/8 the cost.
- Despite its slim 5.2 cm display, depth-rich video creates a three-dimensional effect that makes Matsuo Basho appear to be standing right there.
- Combining real-time conversational technology with an average response time of approximately 2 seconds delivers a natural communication experience.
- ■ Period: October 1–October 15

## An 85.29% marriage rate without a dedicated planner. A video takes an in-depth look at the full picture of ナレソメ予備校’s “self-directed matchmaking plan”

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000031.000154626.html
- anchor: #n2106375
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ナレソメ、ナレソメ予備校

Facts:
- Cumulative marriage rate of 85.29% from April to July 2026 (within IBJ)
- Initial fee: 225,500 yen (tax included)
- Monthly fee: 14,300 yen (tax included)
- Matchmaking meeting fee: 2,200 yen per meeting
- Marriage fee: 187,000 yen (tax included)
- Initial fee: 170,500 yen (tax included)
- Matchmaking meeting fee: 1,650 yen per meeting
- Marriage fee: 198,000 yen (tax included)
- Marriage rate: 82.4%

## 【Independent survey】“Implementation, production and operation” is the largest segment in Japan’s AI robotics industry—industry structure analysis report released - 株式会社Lister

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000032.000085091.html
- anchor: #n2106374
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Lister、経済産業省

Facts:
- 443 companies related to AI robotics
- 408 products
- Implementation, production and operation: 162 companies
- Manufacturing: 120 companies
- Handling: 59 companies
- Robust recognition and situational understanding: 121 companies
- 312 products, counting broadly defined commercialized products
- 75 startups
- Among non-startups, 155 companies are in implementation, production and operation

## It began with meeting one rescued cat. The “Cat Charity Sale,” now in its 6th year, will be held again this year. More than 3.66 million yen donated to date; this year, supporting rescued cats and Kumamoto

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000032.000122741.html
- anchor: #n2106373
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Alyo、ネコリパブリック、東京大学、AIM医学研究所、NPO法人犬と猫のためのライフボート、石川県能登半島地震動物対策本部

Facts:
- 猫バッグは1点ご購入につき500円を寄付

## 東京メトロ「Find my Tokyo.」イメージキャラクターの有村架純さんによる新CM「赤坂_ツウな人生のはじまり」篇が8月21日（金）より公開

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000033.000013243.html
- anchor: #n2106372
- Companies mentioned: 東京地下鉄株式会社、東京メトロ、Find my Tokyo.、有村架純、あいみょん、赤坂青野、Akasaka Zen Space、The Mixology、風とロック、株式会社博報堂、東北新社

Facts:
- More than 300 challenges
- Available in more than 190 countries worldwide

## Exhibitor announcement: AI Expo Summer 2026 | 株式会社Athena Technologies

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000034.000141002.html
- anchor: #n2106371
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Athena Technologies、松尾研発スタートアップ、NVIDIA

Facts:
- 2026年8月26日（水）〜27日（木）
- 10:00～18:00
- 27日のみ17:00まで

## Prevent customer-service mistakes and strengthen compliance. 一般社団法人Ayumi launches an "accompanied mystery shopping service" offering a disability-informed perspective for lodging facilities and stores.

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000037.000085383.html
- anchor: #n2106370
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人Ayumi、観光庁、ふらっと。

Facts:
- Average satisfaction rating: 96%
- 100,000 monthly page views

## A new venture by a funeral-supplies manufacturer addressing the loss of the 1 million pets that die each year: the grief-care app Konokoto

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000037.000144189.html
- anchor: #n2106368
- Companies mentioned: 三和物産株式会社、株式会社kenma、一般社団法人ペットフード協会、厚生労働省、安井建築設計事務所、日本IBM、電通コンサルティング、コクヨ、伊勢茶ボトルレンタルサービス「朝ボトル」、祥伝社、テレビ東京、IAUD国際デザイン賞、フェーズフリーアワード

Facts:
- The estimated number of dogs and cats kept nationwide in 2025 totaled approximately 15.67 million.
- 1年間に亡くなる犬・猫は約100万頭に相当すると推計されます
- Given that approximately 1.59 million Japanese people died that same year
- Dogs: 15 years
- Cats: 16 years
- Price: ¥980 (tax included) per month
- Of the approximately 10 million pet owners in Japan
- The goal is to expand usage to 1 million people, equivalent to 10%.
- wemo, a wristband that can be used as a memo pad for signature works, has become a major hit, with more than 1 million sold.

## The bounty of the mountains and the beauty of handmade craftsmanship

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000038.000013938.html
- anchor: #n2106367
- Companies mentioned: 長野県、マウンテンクラフト社、minä perhonen（ミナ ペルホネン）、銀座NAGANO

Facts:
- ¥194,920 (tax included)
- ¥134,310 (tax included)

## 韓国オリーブヤング メイクアップカテゴリー1位を獲得※1した「3CE」#三角ティント に新色が登場！“きらっと”ティントで、表情輝く。クリアなオイルの膜が、ラメまで密着ロック

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000038.000147770.html
- anchor: #n2106133
- Companies mentioned: 3CE、オリーブヤング、ロフト、プラザ、アットコスメ、アインズ＆トルぺ、イオンスタイル、マツモトキヨシ、ココカラファイン、ハンズ、Qoo10、Amazon、楽天、ZOZOTOWN、STYLENANDA

Facts:
- Price: ¥1,760 (tax included)
- 2026年8月25日(火)ロフト先行発売
- Nationwide release on Sept. 12, 2026 (Sat.)

## 博多芸妓衆が総出演 「第三十二回博多をどり」開催 受け継がれる博多の伝統芸能を博多座で披露

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000039.000059745.html
- anchor: #n2106132
- Companies mentioned: 福岡商工会議所、博多伝統芸能振興会、博多芸妓衆、博多券番、ローソンチケット、カンフェティ、ホテルオークラ福岡

Facts:
- There are currently 16 members, including 3 half-tama geisha.
- SS seats: ¥11,000
- S seats: ¥8,800
- A seats: ¥5,500
- B seats: ¥3,300
- A-seat ticket with a lunch buffet at CAMELLIA: ¥9,000
- A-seat ticket with a dinner buffet at CAMELLIA: ¥12,000
- Pair seat (2 seats): ¥15,400

## A new option in an era of soaring whey protein prices: "Non-Fat Milk Protein," made with domestically produced skim milk powder less affected by overseas raw material prices and currency fluctuations, now available on Amazon and Rakuten Ichiba.

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000040.000132685.html
- anchor: #n2106131
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Real Style、ビーレジェンド、JA全農、米国農務省（USDA）、一般社団法人Jミルク

Facts:
- ¥2,480, tax included
- 1食当たり約10gのたんぱく質
- 79,460 tons
- Up 24.5%
- $0.9963
- $1.8475
- Approximately 85% increase
- Protein: 10.5 g
- Calcium: 363 mg

## 西和賀町が「THE いわてDAY 2026」出展、8月30日に東京で開催

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000040.000136246.html
- anchor: #n2106130
- Companies mentioned: 西和賀町、岩手県

Facts:
- It is a town with a population of approximately 4,400.
- August 30, 2026

## A 4-day pop-up offering an immersive experience of Kurokirishima, "Hodokeru Kurokiri Sakaba: A Kurokiri Fullness Moment," opens at Toranomon Hills!

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000041.000053434.html
- anchor: #n2106129
- Companies mentioned: 霧島酒造株式会社、OISSY株式会社

Facts:
- The "Fullness Clock," an hourglass that measures approximately 960 seconds
- A 3.5 m-tall Kurokirishima balloon
- 960 bottles in total
- 25 winners selected by lottery
- 36-degree, 700 ml bottle
- Sales: ¥53.0379 billion
- Employee count: 624 people

## 株式会社アート expands its lineup by more than 30 types of security camera-related equipment and confirms its participation in "危機管理産業展2026"

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000042.000078912.html
- anchor: #n2106128
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アート、危機管理産業展2026

Facts:
- "危機管理産業展2026"
- Since its founding in 1976
- Capital: 42,360,000 yen
- Number of employees: 174

## 侯友宜談朝野僵局：行政立法都須依法執行權責

- Published: 2026-08-20T14:48:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608200133.aspx
- anchor: #n2107206
- Companies mentioned: 行政院、立法院、中央社

Facts:
- The 116-year central government general budget

## Cross-strait relations seminar opens in Wuhan; Taiwan media not invited to cover it

- Published: 2026-08-20T14:46:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202608200132.aspx
- anchor: #n2107207
- Companies mentioned: 海峽兩岸關係研究中心、湖北省海峽兩岸交流促進會、中共中央台辦、國務院台辦

Facts:
- About 160 cross-strait scholars take part

## Taiwan stocks swing more than 700 points, ending up 214 points at 44,933

- Published: 2026-08-20T14:45:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608200131.aspx
- anchor: #n2107208
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、鴻海、聯發科、台達電

Taiwan stocks closed up 214.39 points at 44,933.74 on the 20th after fluctuating. Trading was brisk, with heavyweight shares mixed.

Facts:
- Up 214.39 points
- Closed at 44,933.74
- Up 0.48%
- Trading value of NT$792.962 billion
- 台積電 rose NT$25
- Closed at NT$2,375
- Up 1.06%
- 鴻海 rose NT$1.5
- Closed at NT$246.5
- 聯發科 fell NT$145
- Closed at NT$3,700
- 台達電 fell NT$20
- Closed at NT$1,745
- Electronics subindex higher

## 民進黨 rejects claims that countersignature authority amounts to a legislative veto, urges opposition not to distort the facts

- Published: 2026-08-20T14:41:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608200130.aspx
- anchor: #n2107204
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨、行政院、立法院

## 軟網女將江旻育拚名古屋亞運 被看好奪牌熱門

- Published: 2026-08-20T14:40:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608200129.aspx
- anchor: #n2107205
- Companies mentioned: 台湾軟式網球代表隊、名古屋亞運、杭州亞運

Facts:
- Only 22 years old
- 3 silver medals
- 2 bronze medals

## 學生涉違反兒少法 警專：依校規調查嚴懲最重開除

- Published: 2026-08-20T14:39:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608200128.aspx
- anchor: #n2107181
- Companies mentioned: 台灣警察專科學校、台北市警察局中正第二分局、高雄地檢署、高雄市警察局、高雄市婦幼隊

Facts:
- Ordered released on NT$50,000 bail

## 日本 posts trade deficit for third consecutive month as Middle East tensions push up crude oil costs

- Published: 2026-08-20T14:35:52+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608200127.aspx
- anchor: #n2107176
- Companies mentioned: 日本、讀賣新聞、日本政府

Facts:
- 634.5 billion yen deficit
- Expanded to 4 times
- Imports surged 27.8%
- Reached 12.1463 trillion yen
- Crude oil import volume grew 5.5%
- Surged 87.8%
- Reached 1.4089 trillion yen
- 78% higher per kiloliter than the same period last year
- Fell 32.8%
- Increased about 9 times
- Decreased 23.2%
- Increased 23.2%
- Reached 11.5118 trillion yen
- Depreciated 11.2%

## 萬鋼, known as the father of 中國新能源汽車, discusses cutthroat industry competition: beyond anxiety, workers need to catch up on their studies

- Published: 2026-08-20T14:35:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202608200126.aspx
- anchor: #n2107177
- Companies mentioned: 中國新能源汽車、奧迪（Audi）、中國科協、新華社

Facts:
- China's vehicle production and sales rose from 26 million in 2021
- to 34 million in 2025
- Renewable energy currently accounts for 38% of China's electricity generation
- The share of non-fossil energy in electricity generation is expected to exceed 50% by 2030
- The market share of pure electric and plug-in (including range-extended) hybrid vehicles is expected to be roughly 65% to 35%
- or 70% to 30%

## Retrial in case involving driver on zombie vape killing police officer focuses on dangerous driving

- Published: 2026-08-20T14:30:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608200125.aspx
- anchor: #n2107178
- Companies mentioned: 台灣高等法院、新北地方法院、最高法院、中央社

Facts:
- First trial sentenced Huang Guowei to 18 years and 6 months in prison
- Huang Guowei's detention expires on Sept. 1
- Prosecutors and attorneys representing Huang Weizhen's widow must file by Sept. 10
- After reviewing the case file, defense attorneys must submit their opinions in writing by Sept. 24
- Court hearing for arguments on Oct. 1

## Taichung kindergarten suspected of mistreating children; councilor calls on Education Bureau to investigate

- Published: 2026-08-20T14:30:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608200124.aspx
- anchor: #n2107179
- Companies mentioned: 台中市教育局、台中市教保服務機構不適任人員認定委員會

Facts:
- On the 17th, bruises were found on multiple parts of the body while changing clothes after returning home

## Zhuo Boyuan criticizes Wei Pingzheng over lack of campaign resources, says party headquarters bullied Wang Hui-mei with its nomination

- Published: 2026-08-20T14:29:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608200123.aspx
- anchor: #n2107180
- Companies mentioned: 國民黨、民進黨

Facts:
- 3 people have declared their candidacies
- Wei Pingzheng has received virtually NT$0 in political donations so far

## 五角大廈 updates US-Iran war casualty figures, with more than 750 US service members wounded

- Published: 2026-08-20T14:25:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608200122.aspx
- anchor: #n2107175
- Companies mentioned: 五角大廈、美國有線電視新聞網（CNN）、The Defense Casualty Analysis System、Operation Epic Fury、川普

Facts:
- 757 people wounded
- 18 service members killed
- More than 50 additional service members wounded

## Two Taichung officers lightly injured and taken to hospital after being struck by a falling tree while clearing a broken branch; no serious injuries

- Published: 2026-08-20T14:16:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608200121.aspx
- anchor: #n2107135
- Companies mentioned: 台中市警局、台中市政府、市警局保安警察大隊、保大第一中隊、建設局

Facts:
- 2 officers from 台中市警局's Special Police Corps
- A little after 10 p.m. on the 19th

## Cho Jung-tai: Extensive freezes to this year's budget amount to cuts; will push to have funds unfrozen

- Published: 2026-08-20T14:12:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608200120.aspx
- anchor: #n2107131
- Companies mentioned: 行政院、立法院、國家通訊傳播委員會、文化部、公視基金會

Facts:
- A total of NT$48 billion was cut
- NT$34.8 billion of the general budget was frozen
- NT$16.7 billion more than the average cuts to budgets for 112 to 114 after supplementary budgets
- NT$20.8 billion more than the average amount frozen in budgets for 111 to 113
- NT$12.9 billion can be unfrozen only after special reports are submitted
- A total of NT$1.004 billion was cut from funding for 文化部's international digital communications development and donations to 公視基金會, among other items

## Taiwan ranks joint third in Muslim travel ratings; president vows to continue building a welcoming environment

- Published: 2026-08-20T14:12:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608200119.aspx
- anchor: #n2107132
- Companies mentioned: 自由之家

Taiwan ranked third among non-Islamic destinations in the 2026 Global Muslim Travel Index. President Lai pledged to continue strengthening the Muslim-friendly environment.

Facts:
- Taiwan ranked joint third with the United Kingdom among destinations in non-Islamic Cooperation Organization countries
- More than 350 restaurants nationwide have obtained halal-related certification

## Elderly person speeds along road in hospital wheelchair in Kaohsiung; Kaohsiung Chang Gung says it is for use only inside the hospital

- Published: 2026-08-20T14:10:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608200118.aspx
- anchor: #n2107133
- Companies mentioned: 高雄長庚醫院

A member of the public filmed an elderly person speeding along the road in a hospital wheelchair and uploaded the video. Chang Gung Hospital said the wheelchair is for use only inside the hospital and urged people not to take it off the premises.

## KMT urges Cho Jung-tai to countersign in accordance with the law; DPP says the Legislative Yuan should respect constitutional order

- Published: 2026-08-20T14:08:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608200117.aspx
- anchor: #n2107134
- Companies mentioned: 立法院、行政院、總統府、國民黨、民進黨

Facts:
- The Constitution explicitly stipulates that after the 立法院 passes a bill, it is sent to the president and the 行政院, and the president "shall" promulgate it within 10 days of receiving it.

## First-instance verdicts handed down in multiple cases involving 中國恆大集團; Xu Jiayin sentenced to life in prison

- Published: 2026-08-20T14:05:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202608200116.aspx
- anchor: #n2107028
- Companies mentioned: 中國恆大集團、恆大地產集團、恆大集團有限公司、恆大地產集團有限公司

Facts:
- Fined RMB 8.82 billion
- 恒大地產 fined RMB 7 billion
- About NT$41.5 billion

## No need to unsend after a typo: LINE opens free trial of new message editing feature

- Published: 2026-08-20T14:05:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ait/202608200115.aspx
- anchor: #n2107029
- Companies mentioned: LINE、LINE Premium

Facts:
- Messages in one-on-one and group chats can be edited within 15 minutes
- Keep Notes can be edited within 6 days

## Chen Ying says Taitung is the gateway to the world; Wu Xiuhua establishes women's support group

- Published: 2026-08-20T14:04:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608200114.aspx
- anchor: #n2107030
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨、國民黨、台東縣政府

Facts:
- 3 new billboard designs
- 3:30 p.m.

## 巨大2025年永續報告書出爐 碳排大減4成創最高年度減量

- Published: 2026-08-20T14:00:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608200113.aspx
- anchor: #n2107025
- Companies mentioned: 巨大機械、Giant台灣、Giant

Facts:
- Renewable energy accounted for 19.6% of the group's total electricity use
- Annual emissions reduced by 4,571.51 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent
- Annual recycled water volume reached 319 million liters
- Annual use of recycled aluminum alloy reached 2,240 metric tons
- A total of 47 types of recycled ocean materials have been incorporated into tire products
- Cumulative production reached 1.37 million units
- Giant台灣 used-car sales reached 1666 units
- Giant's certified used-car program in Taiwan generated NT$20.34 million in revenue

## 國道三義段3車追撞特斯拉女駕駛不治 3死3傷

- Published: 2026-08-20T14:00:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608200112.aspx
- anchor: #n2107026
- Companies mentioned: 特斯拉

Facts:
- A 36-year-old woman surnamed Li
- A 45-year-old man surnamed Jiang
- A 51-year-old woman surnamed Lin
- A 62-year-old female passenger from the Philippines
- A 67-year-old woman from the Philippines
- 特斯拉女乘客（17歲）

## 116 budget tops NT$3.9 trillion in both revenue and spending; defense exceeds 3% of GDP

- Published: 2026-08-20T14:00:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608200111.aspx
- anchor: #n2107027
- Companies mentioned: 行政院、主計總處、國防部、退輔會、海巡署、文化部、運動部

Facts:
- 明年度歲入與歲出皆編列新台幣3兆9266億元
- 明年度整體國防預算也達1兆1225億元
- Defense spending as a share of GDP is 3.93% based on the 115 budget-year calculation (GDP of NT$28.6 trillion announced in August 114)
- Based on projected GDP of NT$37.3 trillion for 116, released in August 115, the figure is 3.01%
- NT$235.7 billion budgeted for cash handouts to all
- NT$39.2 billion budgeted for pay raises for military personnel, civil servants and public-school teachers
- 社會福利經費編列1兆1889億元
- NT$329.5 billion budgeted for the “Taiwan Population Strategy: Family Support”
- NT$171 billion budgeted for allowances for elderly farmers, the National Pension and 6 major social welfare subsidies
- NT$130 billion budgeted to shore up the labor insurance fund
- NT$60 billion budgeted to shore up the National Health Insurance fund

## 瓊斯盃台灣藍隊保送晉級惹議 籃協：確保4強賽有地主

- Published: 2026-08-20T13:59:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608200110.aspx
- anchor: #n2106963
- Companies mentioned: 威廉瓊斯盃、中華籃協、中華民國籃球協會、台灣藍隊、菲律賓SGA隊

Facts:
- 第45屆威廉瓊斯盃籃球賽
- Suffers 4 straight losses

## Widespread identity fraud in Egyptian phone number registrations; 5 million people rush to use identity-checking service in 7 days

- Published: 2026-08-20T13:59:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608200109.aspx
- anchor: #n2106964
- Companies mentioned: Orange、Vodafone、e& Egypt Etisalat、WE、埃及國家電信監管局、金字塔報

Facts:
- As many as 5 million people logged into the phone number identity-checking service within 7 days
- The number of mobile phone subscribers currently stands at 126 million
- Compared with Egypt's current population of about 110 million
- Sentenced by a court to a harsh 25-year prison term

## President Lai donates NT$200,000 to buy products from sheltered workshops, urges public and businesses to join in

- Published: 2026-08-20T13:56:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608200104.aspx
- anchor: #n2106895
- Companies mentioned: 總統府、小草關懷協會、聾啞福利協進會、唐氏症基金會

Facts:
- President Lai will donate NT$200,000 to buy products from sheltered workshops
- Originally planned purchases from 37 sheltered workshops and charitable organizations
- NT$10 million cut from the Presidential Office's special state affairs fund
- Information on 62 organizations that have partnered over the years released
- The Presidential Office's special state affairs fund was budgeted at NT$30 million annually for the 11 years from 2014 to 2024
- Still purchased about NT$4.8 million worth of products from social welfare organizations

## KMT says distributing NT$20,000 to all would not require borrowing; DPP says budgeting is not market haggling and must not violate the Budget Act

- Published: 2026-08-20T13:54:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608200108.aspx
- anchor: #n2106891
- Companies mentioned: 國民黨、民進黨、行政院、立法院

Facts:
- A universal handout of NT$20,000
- First NT$10,000 payment to be made at the end of this year
- Another NT$10,000 to be paid next year
- Give all military personnel, civil servants and public-school teachers a 4% pay raise
- An additional NT$4,000 per month
- A 3% pay raise
- One pay raise

## South Korea to make first test voyage on Arctic route to Europe; need to cooperate with Russia raises concerns among Western allies

- Published: 2026-08-20T13:53:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608200107.aspx
- anchor: #n2106892
- Companies mentioned: 泛星海運集團、PanStar、PanStar Acro、海杰航运、Sea Legend Shipping

Facts:
- The entire trip is expected to take 40 to 45 days
- Could shorten the voyage by up to 35%
- Last year, 88 vessels made 103 voyages via the Northern Sea Route
- Higher than the 97 voyages in 2024

## National Taiwan Normal University takes labs into Indigenous communities to encourage children to study science

- Published: 2026-08-20T13:53:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608200106.aspx
- anchor: #n2106893
- Companies mentioned: 台灣師範大學、教育部

Facts:
- About 50 Tsou schoolchildren
- 600 disadvantaged elementary and junior high school students across Taiwan
- August 10 to 21

## Monet's Garden at the Taipei Dome to begin trial operations on Aug. 22; Taipei Metro to boost crowd management and have trains skip stations when necessary

- Published: 2026-08-20T13:52:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608200105.aspx
- anchor: #n2106894
- Companies mentioned: 台北捷運公司、遠東SOGO

Facts:
- Covers about 30,000 ping
- More than 560 brands onboard
- Nearly 200 brands opening their first stores in Taiwan

## 南投男毒駕市區狂飆 員警及時攔停送辦

- Published: 2026-08-20T13:40:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608200103.aspx
- anchor: #n2106887
- Companies mentioned: 南投縣警察局、草屯分局、中正派出所、南投地方檢察署

Facts:
- 2 packets of heroin weighing 4.36 grams in total
- 1 packet containing 2.69 grams of amphetamine

## Who is Natalie, Trump's close aide? Media recount stories about her

- Published: 2026-08-20T13:39:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608200102.aspx
- anchor: #n2106888
- Companies mentioned: 法新社、北大西洋公約組織、民主黨、卡達、紐約時報、美國有線電視新聞網、CNN、MAGA

Facts:
- Could contend for the presidency in 2028

## Israel will not investigate deaths of Australian aid workers; Australian foreign minister expresses anger

- Published: 2026-08-20T13:39:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608200101.aspx
- anchor: #n2106889
- Companies mentioned: World Central Kitchen、Hamas

Facts:
- 7 workers killed

## 產險公會：經濟產業共同成長 今年簽單保費有機會拚3千億

- Published: 2026-08-20T13:38:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608200100.aspx
- anchor: #n2106890
- Companies mentioned: 產險公會、金管會、金管會保險局、王麗惠、陳萬祥

Facts:
- Premiums written by non-life insurers reached NT$285.6 billion last year
- Could exceed NT$300 billion for the full year
- Premiums written in the first 7 months of this year rose 6.26% from the same period last year
- If full-year growth exceeds 5%
- 截至今年5月底已有31家銀行加入

## 議員指夏莉絲幼兒園案處置仍須改進 蔣萬安重申從重從速處理

- Published: 2026-08-20T13:37:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608200099.aspx
- anchor: #n2106873
- Companies mentioned: 夏莉絲幼兒園、台北市議會、民進黨、中央社

Facts:
- There have been 48 group lawsuits over consumer disputes in this case

## 日本東武日光線列車撞人 4名除草人員傷重不治

- Published: 2026-08-20T13:36:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608200098.aspx
- anchor: #n2106874
- Companies mentioned: 東武日光線、東武鐵道公司、TBS電視台、日本放送協會、富士新聞網

Facts:
- The limited express train departed Tobu-Nikko Station at 10:20 a.m. today
- 東武日光線今天上午10時46分左右開始

## Drug-manufacturing and packaging site uncovered in Tainan; bubble tea shop used as cover for illegal operation

- Published: 2026-08-20T13:36:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608200097.aspx
- anchor: #n2106875
- Companies mentioned: 台南市警察局、台南地檢署、台南地方法院、刑事局、中央社

Facts:
- 408 grams of mixed drug ingredients
- 607.2 grams of ingredients for Category 3 drugs
- 9.04 grams of the Category 3 drug ketamine
- 3 magazines for modified pistols
- 15 pistol rounds

## 13縣市大雨特報 新北注意山區暴雨

- Published: 2026-08-20T13:29:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608200096.aspx
- anchor: #n2106872
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、中央氣象署

## 警專生涉違反兒少法 雄檢諭令5萬元交保

- Published: 2026-08-20T13:26:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608200095.aspx
- anchor: #n2106810
- Companies mentioned: 台北市政府警察局、中正第二分局

Facts:
- Ordered released on NT$50,000 bail

## 糖尿病救命藥升糖素恐短缺 食藥署啟動徵求專案

- Published: 2026-08-20T13:22:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608200094.aspx
- anchor: #n2106693
- Companies mentioned: 食藥署、衛生福利部食品藥物管理署、台北市中山醫院

Facts:
- Use of the glucagon “Glucagon injection” formulation totaled 4548 vials in 2025
- 今年1月至5月則使用1663支

## Nine-in-one elections combined with 3 referendums; You Ying-lung estimates counting will continue until early morning

- Published: 2026-08-20T13:21:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608200093.aspx
- anchor: #n2106694
- Companies mentioned: 中央選舉委員會、中選會、最高檢、國安單位、數位發展部、立法院、刑事局、網路平台業者

Facts:
- 3 referendum questions
- About 1200 people
- 22 election commissions
- 8 commissioners
- 11:40 p.m.

## 安徽同鄉會 official sentenced to 4 years and 6 months for organizing China trip to interfere in election

- Published: 2026-08-20T13:17:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608200092.aspx
- anchor: #n2106695
- Companies mentioned: 安徽同鄉會、安徽省台辦、國民黨、台北市安徽同鄉會

Facts:
- Li sentenced to 4 years and 6 months in prison
- Deprivation of civil rights for 3 years
- The 16th presidential and vice presidential election
- Voting took place on January 13, ROC year 113
- In 112, Li and a woman surnamed Song acted on instructions from “Miao Jian,” director of the 安徽省台辦
- 招攬國民黨萬華區黨部幹部、北市南港區某里長、萬華區某里長等24人
- Self-paid round-trip airfare and accommodation for the first day of the trip: NT$16,830
- Other expenses, including food, accommodation and transportation, totaled more than NT$33,000
- From the 29th to Nov. 5

## Bookings for controlled offshore island routes during the Retrocession Day holiday open at 9 a.m. on Aug. 24

- Published: 2026-08-20T13:16:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608200091.aspx
- anchor: #n2106696
- Companies mentioned: 交通部民用航空局

A total of 1072 flights and more than 87,000 seats will be offered on offshore island routes during the Retrocession Day holiday. Bookings open on Aug. 24; passengers are reminded of refund rules and usage restrictions.

Facts:
- 1072 flights
- More than 87,000 seats
- 3-day holiday
- Oct. 24 to Oct. 26
- Oct. 23 to Oct. 27
- 458 flights on the Penghu routes
- 33,116 seats
- 480 flights on the Kinmen routes
- 45,072 seats
- 134 flights on the Matsu routes
- 9,080 seats
- 87,268 seats
- 10%
- 20%
- 30%

## Defense expert: Taiwan should accelerate development of drone capabilities amid Chinese harassment and military exercises

- Published: 2026-08-20T13:15:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608200088.aspx
- anchor: #n2106692
- Companies mentioned: 國防創新小組（DIO）

Facts:
- Since U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan in 2022

## Control Yuan nominee Hsu Kuang-jung: Nuclear safety must be upheld; restarting nuclear power within 2 years will be difficult

- Published: 2026-08-20T13:13:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608200090.aspx
- anchor: #n2106690
- Companies mentioned: 台灣人權促進會、台灣環境保護

Facts:
- The government plans to bring Nuclear Plant No. 3 back online by the end of 2027
- Nuclear Plant No. 2 will complete its restart in 2028

## Weng Hsiao-ling says president should buy mooncakes with personal funds; Pan Men-an: It is like an arsonist questioning firefighters

- Published: 2026-08-20T13:12:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608200089.aspx
- anchor: #n2106691
- Companies mentioned: 國民黨、台灣民眾黨

Facts:
- 37 sheltered workshops and public-interest groups

## 全台首份原鄉能源調查 逾5成原民家戶陷能源貧窮

- Published: 2026-08-20T13:04:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608200087.aspx
- anchor: #n2106587
- Companies mentioned: 台灣大學風險社會與政策研究中心、台灣世界展望會、歐盟

Facts:
- The share of households in Indigenous areas spending more than 10% on energy was 52.2%
- As many as 57.3% of households had paid their electricity bills late because of financial hardship
- Among them, 2.9% of households had faced the life-threatening crisis of having their electricity forcibly cut off
- Among surveyed households with air conditioning, 32.4% said summer electricity bills were "barely affordable" or even "unaffordable"
- 37% could not afford appliance repairs due to financial hardship
- 42.0% of households said they were "completely unaware of subsidy information"
- Even among those aware of subsidies, 10.2% of households gave up applying because they could not afford the out-of-pocket difference
- As many as 65.1% said they were unwilling to accept electricity price hikes to support the energy transition
- Even among those willing, 29.6% could accept only the smallest increase
- The median electricity bill for surveyed households jumped from NT$1960 in ordinary months to NT$2492 in summer