AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-20 15:00–18:00 JST｜Page 6 of 7https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 366 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 272 items from 7 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en Beijing reportedly studies building robotic fortress in South China Sea, using coordinated unmanned platforms across land, sea and air for defensehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2112438https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2112438Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:15:11 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA July export orders hit record US$97.94 billion, up 61.9% year-on-year and marking 18 straight months of growthhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2112439https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2112439Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:08:08 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA China says EU probe into JD.com constitutes improper extraterritorial jurisdiction, threatens countermeasures unless it is correctedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2112389https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2112389Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:07:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taiwan dollar rises 1.2 fen to close at 31.925https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2112388https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2112388Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:04:04 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Former Kinmen councilor Chen Cang-jiang accused of fraudulently claiming aide fees; second-instance ruling overturned, finding only that he caused a public official to make a false entryhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2112326https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2112326Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:00:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taichung sanitation worker accused of corruption for illegally selling recyclables; prosecutor recommends sentence reductionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2112327https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2112327Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:57:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Public kindergarten extended care increased to 3 hours; Kaohsiung teachers' union urges staffing to be filled firsthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2112253https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2112253Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:53:58 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taichung councilor says AI videos are becoming a trend, urges city government to support development of distinctive industrieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2112254https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2112254Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:52:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Executive Yuan to propose supplementary budget, including Strong Bow missiles and other national defense capabilities projectshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2112255https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2112255Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:50:53 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Prosecutor-general writes to borough chiefs on anti-bribery and cross-strait exchanges; KMT questions whether it is intimidation disguised as public awarenesshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2112256https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2112256Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:50:51 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA A_Root同根生 performs at a Japanese music festival, thrilling fans with Taiwanese ghost storieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2112257https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2112257Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:49:49 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA When can the NT$10,000 cash payout be claimed? Finance ministry: It depends on the progress of the general budget reviewhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2112258https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2112258Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:49:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Lai Jui-lung inspects Kaohsiung Airport, proposes 3-stage plan to create a new international gatewayhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107886https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107886Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:42:45 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNALai Jui-lung inspected Kaohsiung Airport and proposed a 3-stage short-, medium- and long-term upgrade plan to create a new international gateway. He called for reforms to taxi queuing arrangements and continued efforts to increase the airport's capacity to process travelers. Waste dumped at Hukou Army Training Ground; Taoyuan prosecutors indict suspects and seek forfeiture of more than NT$1.3 billion in illegal proceedshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107852https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107852Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:39:42 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Chiayi County government takes dual approach to boost tourism around Wufeng Temple, building a park and promoting private investmenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107853https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107853Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:38:40 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Looking back at a vote of thanks video from 4 years ago, Ko Chih-en says she has never forgotten her promisehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107848https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107848Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:33:38 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Seeking domestic travel subsidy visitors, Dongyin Township Office offers building blocks to recreate the Loyalty Gate for check-inshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107849https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107849Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:33:36 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Fumiya Takahashi tries stinky tofu for the first time in Taiwan, jokes that he could still smell it the next dayhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107850https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107850Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:32:34 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA NT$20,000 cash payout? Cho Jung-tai says squeezing out social welfare and growth allowances is absolutely unacceptablehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107851https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107851Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:28:32 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Balloon canopy and light-diffusing net: 環境部 promotes local inventions to combat extreme heathttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107831https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107831Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:23:29 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Chiayi City's 民生國中 baseball team visits Okinawa for friendly matches, deepening grassroots tieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107830https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107830Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:17:27 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA U.S. Treasury announces large-scale buyback of long-term bonds, boosting bond markets; Japanese stocks close higherhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107825https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107825Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:15:25 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Kaohsiung attracts more than NT$2.7 trillion in investment; Chen Chi-mai says the city is on the right track and must acceleratehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107826https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107826Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:13:23 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Legislative Yuan negotiations on drone bill end without consensus; entire bill held overhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107827https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107827Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:12:21 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Councillors propose cash payouts from excess tax revenue; Taipei City says amount per resident would be smallhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107828https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107828Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:07:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA dispute erupted at the 台北市議會 over cash payments to residents. The 財政局 opposed the proposal, citing the small surplus in tax revenue and fiscal risks. Three major institutional investors sell a net NT$3.537 billion in Taiwan stockshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107829https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107829Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:06:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan stocks rose 214.39 points, with turnover of NT$792.962 billion. The three major institutional investors recorded combined net sales of NT$3.537 billion. 長庚國際能源 products earn JC-STAR cybersecurity certification, expand push into Japanese markethttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107776https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107776Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:05:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Fraud ring used the names of 天道盟 and 太陽聯盟 in crimes; 16 arrested, ringleader detained and indictedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107777https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107777Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:04:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Left-handed pitcher 王伯洋 shows nerves of steel with runners in scoring position, thanks coach for keeping him another yearhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107774https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107774Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:01:10 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Next year's general budget includes pay raises for military personnel, civil servants and teachers; monthly pension adjustment budgeted at 5.89%https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107775https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107775Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:00:08 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Anime 尼古喵喵 aired with tobacco advertising; 國健署: fines of up to 1 millionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107713https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107713Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:59:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Unexpected windfall for overseas online shoppers as FedEx and UPS begin refunding tariffshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107640https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107640Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:55:04 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Domestic tourism subsidies launch in September; Taichung City adds 4 incentive programshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107641https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107641Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:54:01 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 反映油價成本 華航9/1起調漲貨運燃油附加費逾1成https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107642https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107642Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:52:59 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 日本政府 launches large-scale pilot of its homegrown AI to assist with drafting responses to parliamentary inquirieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107638https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107638Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:46:57 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Baoshan pomelos in Hsinchu County featured in charity gift boxes, with proceeds supporting care for people in a vegetative statehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107639https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107639Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:45:55 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Russian missile attack on Kyiv overnight kills 9; Romania and Poland activate air defense alertshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107636https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107636Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:43:53 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Cybersecurity for semiconductor equipment: world's first SEMI E187 laboratory openshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107637https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107637Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:41:51 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Panoramic cameras installed at 4 public sites in Zhubei to improve security managementhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107601https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107601Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:38:48 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Motorcyclist in Shengang, Changhua, suspected of hitting curb and crashing, dies after being run over by tractor-trailerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107598https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107598Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:33:46 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taipei Drama Awards' Best Drama winner 「父親母親」 to be staged at Weiwuying in Octoberhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107599https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107599Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:32:44 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 隆銘綠能 signs MOU with Malaysia's MRCB, establishing a complementary partnershiphttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107597https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107597Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:29:30 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 川普秀白宮新花崗岩停機坪 924迎習近平來訪https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107600https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107600Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:28:42 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Another earthquake reported in eastern Indonesia; 歐洲地中海地震中心: magnitude 5.9https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107465https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107465Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:23:40 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA BaP levels in bitter tea oil from Nantou's Xinyi Township Farmers' Association exceed limits; 579 bottles soldhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107466https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107466Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:22:38 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Construction waste illegally dumped at multiple sites in Hsinchu County; Hsinchu prosecutors indict 38 peoplehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107467https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107467Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:20:35 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Key to an Age of Prosperity: Why Did Chinese Civilization, Once 500 Years Ahead of Europe, Lose Its Edge? [Book Excerpt]https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107596https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107596Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:20:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Gu Cuiping to compete for karate gold again at the Asian Games, hopes to make her family proudhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107468https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107468Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:19:33 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Huang Kuo-chang leads retired police and firefighters in protest, urges the Executive Yuan to budget funds and restore benefits in accordance with the lawhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107462https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107462Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:16:20 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taipei juvenile detention center’s summer renewal camp accompanies participants through challenges and toward growthhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107458https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107458Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:14:31 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Hsu Shu-po urges replacing the NT$10,000 universal cash payment with consumer vouchers to direct resources toward domestic demandhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107459https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107459Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:11:29 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taiwan stocks swing more than 700 points before closing up 214 points; memory and CPO stocks rallyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107460https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107460Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:10:27 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 00881 adjusts ex-dividend months to align with 台積電’s dividend schedulehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107461https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107461Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:08:25 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA國泰投信 adjusted the ex-dividend months for its 00881 ETF to align with 台積電’s dividend schedule. Starting October 15, it will go ex-dividend every year in June and December. Subsidy for extended care at public kindergartens to increase to 3 hours starting in Septemberhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107356https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107356Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:07:20 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA “Good Pingtung Friends” market joins forces with 西市場 for a weekend of music and fashionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107357https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107357Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:06:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA September Taiwan stock index futures rise 368 pointshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107294https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107294Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:59:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Taipei stock market closed at 44,933.74 points, up 214.39 points. September TAIEX futures also rose 368 points. September electronics futures rise, financial futures fallhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107295https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107295Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:57:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAElectronic futures rose while financial futures fell. Taiwan stocks overall remained firm. Chiayi man hides gun and ammunition in flowerpot to evade notice, but is caught and referred for prosecutionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107209https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107209Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:55:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Cruise passenger numbers forecast to top 1.197 million, a record; 20 international cruise ships to make maiden calls in Taiwanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107210https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107210Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:54:09 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 南韓估北韓最多擁120枚核彈頭 遠高於川普所稱57枚https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107212https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107212Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:53:05 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNASouth Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-baek said 北韓 has 80-120 nuclear warheads, more than the 57 claimed by 川普. 南韓國防部 reiterated that it does not recognize 北韓 as a nuclear-armed state. Taiwan stocks rise 214.39 pointshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107211https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107211Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:50:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaipei stocks ended 214.39 points higher on August 20, 2026. Trading value reached 7,929.62億元, with buying leading in many sectors. Which age group has the most people who have never dated? Not ages 27 to 31! This age group has the most people with no romantic experience, and women outnumber menhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2112329https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2112329Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A survey released by the National Science and Technology Council’s Taiwan Experience Survey Data found that about 30% of unmarried people had never dated, a status known as “born single.” The share was highest among those aged 47–51, and the finding has become a topic of discussion on social media. Why do hotels use white sheets? It’s not because they’re easier to wash—the reason may change travelers’ mindshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2112328https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2112328Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒An analysis examined why hotels use white sheets. It found that the choice is a strategy to convey cleanliness, streamline laundry management, brighten rooms and provide consumers with a sense of psychological reassurance. Should eggshells go in regular trash or food waste? Environmental agency announces new rules; avoid a fine of NT$6,000 for sorting them incorrectlyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2112330https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2112330Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:58:54 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The New Taipei City Environmental Protection Department announced that starting in 2026, household food waste will be collected together regardless of whether it is raw or cooked, and clarified that eggshells count as food waste while large bones and shells are regular trash. The move responds to the central government’s ban on feeding food waste to pigs and aims to prevent people from sorting waste incorrectly and being fined. Sanctioning Iran, already under sanctions for decades? 川普 signals a tighter economic blockade of Tehran; foreign media say its real target is something elsehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2112331https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2112331Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:50:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Former President Trump announced “economic D-Day” sanctions against Iran. China is seen as the actual target, raising concerns that US-China tensions could flare up again. Rising oil prices are also having an impact. No more getting soaked in the rain for motorcyclists? Buy a “三-wheel electric vehicle” for NT$100,000 and get fined NT$36,000 after taking it on the road! A one-stop guide to licenses, road access and parking for Taiwan’s enclosed-cabin motorcycleshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2112332https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2112332Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:49:32 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Enclosed electric three-wheelers known as “駕艙機車” are drawing attention in Taiwan, but one case involved a vehicle without VSCC certification being driven on public roads, resulting in a fine of ¥36,000 for its owner. The case exposed a gap between regulations and users’ understanding. 國民黨, 民進黨, 民眾黨... Which party has the highest support? Latest poll: 1 party's support falls below 7% to a record lowhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2112333https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2112333Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 好市多 mosquito trap sparks debate! Can it catch mosquitoes and fruit flies? A look at how well this summer pest-control gadget workshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2112334https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2112334Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:23:48 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A mosquito trap sold by 好市多 has sparked debate among consumers. Experts say its effectiveness depends on the surroundings and the type of insect, and that it should be used alongside other measures, such as removing standing water. Not Daya or Chang Jung! This is Taiwan's “least popular university”; a national school has a 20% vacancy rate, and even with only 220 places, it could not fill themhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2112335https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2112335Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:19:30 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Didn't buy Timberland waterproof shoes? Insiders strongly recommend 1 brand for its “secure fit, versatility and durability”: walk 40,000 steps abroad without getting tiredhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2112336https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2112336Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:19:09 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The popular XT-6 GORE-TEX waterproof shoes are being heavily discounted at a Salomon pop-up store in Taiwan. Consumer interest has grown, and the offer has become a topic on social media. 韓國瑜 slams the Executive Yuan for refusing to countersign; 卓榮泰: If unconstitutional bills cannot be vetoed, the country could become an opposition-led dictatorshiphttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2112337https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2112337Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:11:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Executive Yuan refused to countersign the Taiwan Future Account bill, prompting Legislative Yuan Speaker Han Kuo-yu to criticize it, saying, “Executive power is not greater than the Constitution.” Executive Yuan Premier Cho Jung-tai countered that passage of an unconstitutional bill would amount to “dictatorship by the opposition.” 國債1年付息超過1兆美元 超過國防、醫療保險年預算 徹底解析美國的財政黑洞到底多嚴峻https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2112338https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2112338Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:08:02 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Taiwan has a new attraction! Visitors praise its beautiful, peaceful and quiet scenery, saying it's worth a family visit, with convenient transportation and plenty to eat, drink and dohttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2112339https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2112339Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:04:34 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The 猴崁水圳步道 has newly opened in the 竹子湖 area of Yangmingshan, Taipei, offering a trail built by hand to blend with its natural surroundings. A farmers’ inspection path was renovated, with a shaded suspension bridge and a rest plaza added. It is attracting attention as a tourist destination linked to nearby attractions. Latest New Taipei mayoral poll shows a tight race! “Who has more support, 李四川 or 蘇巧慧?” The surprising results are outhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2112340https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2112340Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:01:16 +0900Taiwan風傳媒In the 2026 New Taipei mayoral race, support for 李四川 and 蘇巧慧 differs by just 2 percentage points, with public safety and social welfare among residents' key concerns. Don't rush to throw away old books you no longer want! You can get cash for used books: 4 ways to sell them, plus a roundup of recycling and donation options across Taiwanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107715https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107715Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Ways to put unwanted old books to good use in Taiwan include selling them through secondhand bookstores or online platforms, or donating them to charity. Is Beijing eyeing Taiwan's eastern waters? U.S. think tank warns of new Chinese Communist Party “gray-zone” tactics aimed at establishing routine jurisdictionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107714https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107714Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The US think tank AMTI warned that China is stepping up coast guard activity in waters east of Taiwan and opposing Japan-Philippines security cooperation. It said this is an expansion of gray-zone tactics and appears to be preparation for a blockade of the Taiwan Strait. Does colorectal cancer always cause bloody stools? Man loses 8 kilograms in 1 year, then a health check reveals rectal cancer! Don't ignore these 7 bowel warning signshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107716https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107716Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:53:04 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A 60-year-old man lost 8 kg in 1 year and was found to have rectal cancer during a health checkup. The public was urged to watch for 7 warning signs of intestinal problems, including changes in bowel habits. High school and vocational students enter the Sixth Naphtha Cracker Complex as reporters, using new media to cover sustainability on the groundhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107717https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107717Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:50:02 +0900Taiwan風傳媒台塑企業 and Ming Chi University of Technology held a summer camp to train new-media talent for high school students nationwide. The program offered participants a chance to learn about sustainability through reporting at the 六輕 industrial park. It aims to present the relationship between industry and society from young people’s perspectives. Could the 10,000 cash handout be increased to 20,000? 卓榮泰 gives a clear answer with a budget listhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107718https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107718Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:44:32 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan's Executive Yuan has approved the 2027 general budget, allocating 235.7 billion yuan to distribute 10,000 yuan to everyone as an AI dividend. Premier 卓榮泰 clearly rejected the opposition's call to raise the payment to 20,000 yuan, saying it would severely squeeze the social welfare budget. Rail-oriented development along Chongde Boulevard heats up as 富宇 enters North Taichung's prime districthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107719https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107719Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:38:18 +0900Taiwan風傳媒富宇建設 has entered Taichung's Chongde Boulevard area with a large presale project spanning more than 2,000 ping, reflecting a warming North Taichung housing market driven by rail-oriented development. The move signals the developer's long-term confidence in established neighborhoods and demand from owner-occupiers. How to claim the various government subsidies in 2026: A roundup of common errors when entering bank account details, and how to make sure the money arrives on timehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107720https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107720Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:37:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Accurate bank account information is essential for government subsidies to be deposited. Incorrect details or frozen accounts can delay payments, so it is important to check the information in advance. Taiwan cruise passengers top 620,000 in the first half of the year; full-year total is forecast to exceed 1.197 million, a record highhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2112348https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2112348Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:33:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 What blood pressure counts as high? Doctor says to pay attention if your home reading reaches “this number”; older adults and young people alike should knowhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107721https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107721Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Mitch Rice, known in the United States as the “blood pressure doctor,” explained how to measure blood pressure accurately at home and discussed the new high blood pressure threshold of 130/80mmHg. He outlined causes of measurement errors and ways to address them, emphasizing the importance of health management. Does 韓國瑜 have a shot in 2028? He ranks third in the polls, while Jiang Taigong's “Number One Divination in the World” reveals a cluehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107722https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107722Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:29:51 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Ahead of Taiwan’s 2028 presidential election, Han Kuo-yu ranks third in opinion polls but is considered the most likely Kuomintang candidate according to an oracle at 姜太公道場, drawing attention. A 10,000 cash handout next year is confirmed! Will cash payments become a regular policy in the future? The Executive Yuan respondshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107723https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107723Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:24:06 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan's Executive Yuan has formally approved the 2027 general budget, allocating 235.7 billion New Taiwan dollars for a 10,000 cash payment to everyone as a way to share the benefits of AI development. The move aims to share the benefits of technological progress with the whole population, with no income restrictions. Continuing 張麗善's work! 張嘉郡 presents the Yunlin Art Museum White Paper, laying out a new vision for the Yunlin Douliu Art Museumhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107724https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107724Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:23:57 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Yunlin County Magistrate candidate Chang Chia-chun has unveiled the Yunlin Art Museum Policy White Paper, pledging to build on Chang Li-shan’s county governance and advance 30 major projects to strengthen cultural and urban development. Opposition parties say universal 10,000 cash payments will impoverish Taiwan; Cho Jung-tai says balanced budgets and no borrowing make people wealthierhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107725https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107725Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:20:12 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Premier Cho Jung-tai stressed that next year’s universal 10,000 cash payment policy would maintain sound public finances and avoid new borrowing, rebutting opposition parties’ criticism that it would impoverish Taiwan and calling it a policy to make people wealthier. Delays in budget review and unreasonable cuts have raised concerns. Bessent keeps intervening: Can U.S. Treasury yields be pushed down? This financial battle may treat the symptoms, not the root causehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107726https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107726Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:19:44 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is rapidly expanding buybacks of long-term Treasury bonds to intervene against rising interest rates. But with the underlying fiscal deficit problem unresolved, it is unclear whether this will win market confidence. After-hours update: Taiwan stocks close up 214 points amid volatility! 南亞科 and 華邦電 draw heavy investment, while “this sector” shineshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107727https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107727Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:15:25 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Done with work, but your mind won’t switch off? Essential oil brand MYLO creates a bedtime ritual in 2 minuteshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2112356https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2112356Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:14:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 鞋墊廠竟能打進台積電供應鏈！謝金河揭「這家台灣傳產」完美轉型：走出傳奇之路https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107728https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107728Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:10:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan's traditional sock maker 頌勝科技 shifted to semiconductor CMP polishing pads and entered 台積電's supply chain. Hsieh Chin-ho praised it as a “model for transforming traditional industries.” Saying you identify as a woman could earn an extra US$1.355 million a year, Kanter claims 8 more players will enter the WNBA drafthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107729https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107729Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:08:57 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Former NBA player Enes Kanter announced he would enter the WNBA draft on the basis of gender identity and called on male players to join en masse. This challenges pay disparities and gender policies, sending ripples through the sports world. How can you claim the 10,000 payment? A roundup of 5 possible ways to receive it; some people previously did not need to registerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107730https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107730Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:06:35 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Five ways to receive the proposed 10,000-yen flat payment under consideration by the government have been outlined based on past implementation methods. Some people may not need to register, but accurate information awaits further announcements. The collapse of the Evergrande empire: Xu Jiayin sentenced to life in prison, all personal assets confiscated, and fines totaling 15.8 billion yuanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107731https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107731Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:05:03 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Xu Jiayin, founder of China Evergrande Group, was sentenced to life in prison, and all his personal assets were confiscated. Evergrande Group and Evergrande Real Estate were fined a combined 15.8 billion yuan, sending shockwaves through the Chinese economy. The dirtiest places on a plane aren’t the toilet or the carpet! Flight attendants reveal this 1 spot “may never have been thoroughly cleaned”—and many passengers use it every dayhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107296https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107296Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Several flight attendants have warned of hygiene risks on aircraft, expressing particular concern about the cleanliness of seat-back pockets and seat surfaces. Their observations offer important insights for raising passenger health awareness. How much can you receive from the National Pension after retirement? Pay in for 40 years and get up to 10,974 yuan a month! Actual payouts by contribution period and AB formula estimates revealedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107297https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107297Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:59:41 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan's national pension system will be revised in 2026, raising the minimum guaranteed benefit to NT$5,000. After 40 years of contributions, recipients will be eligible for monthly payments of up to NT$10,974, improving benefits for those enrolled over the medium to long term. Tormented by severe abdominal pain for years! Doctors could never identify the cause for a 28-year-old woman until Chang Gung found the culprit: “this rare disease”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107298https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107298Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:47:34 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital diagnosed a 28-year-old woman with the rare disease acute intermittent porphyria (AIP) and introduced integrated care. The disease is easily misdiagnosed, and early detection can prevent severe complications. [The Journalist] If Taiwan were a company: Lai Ching-te’s 10,000 payment, South Korea’s 30 trillion fund—how should AI dividends be shared?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107299https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107299Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:45:21 +0900Taiwan風傳媒台湾のAI関連税収増を背景に、頼清徳総統が国民1人あたり1万円の現金給付を決定。韓国の30兆ウォンAI基金と対比され、AI時代の富の分配が注目される。 Will universal cash payments of ten thousand be made every year? “Cash payment legislation” bill revealed; he says Lai Ching-te is “counting on one thing”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107300https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107300Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:43:08 +0900Taiwan風傳媒台湾総統の頼清徳氏が2027年に1人1万円の現金給付を発表したが、国民党の頼士葆氏は『選挙操作』と批判。現金給付の法制化を提唱し、政治利用の防止を訴えている。 Military, public-sector and teaching staff will get more than a pay raise next year—their pensions will also increase! Cabinet approves adjustment to civil servant pensions; 1 group will receive an extra 2,000 yuan a monthhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107301https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p6.html#n2107301Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:40:01 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan's Executive Yuan decided to increase monthly pensions for retired military, civil service and education personnel by 5.89% starting in 2027. The move is intended to address rising prices, and the total cost of improving benefits, including for current personnel, will reach NT$79.9 billion.