Original男子涉毒駕撞死騎士棄車逃逸 橋院依累犯加重判刑20年
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Sentenced to 20 years
- Sentenced to 13 years and 6 months for fatal drug-impaired driving
- Sentenced to 9 years and 6 months for hit-and-run
Companies mentioned：橋頭地方法院
2026-08-20 21:00–24:00 JST
98 received, 98 listed, 5 sources
One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 84 items from 4 sources; Japan, 14 items from 1 source.
One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.
Taiwan | 中央社 CNA（42）
Brothers’ De Paula tosses 7 scoreless innings to beat Dragons; exits with cramps, admits he wanted to go the distance
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 中信兄弟 defeated 味全龍 4-3
- Posted 15 wins and 14 losses in the second half of the season
- Now just 1 game behind the top 2 teams, 樂天桃猿 and 味全龍
Companies mentioned：中信兄弟、味全龍、樂天桃猿
Democratic Republic of the Congo receives 70,000 Ebola vaccine doses, but effectiveness against current strain remains unconfirmed
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 70,000 doses
- 20,000 doses
- More than 5,000 cases
- More than 2,300 deaths
Companies mentioned：世界衛生組織、ICG、SAGE
Seoul’s Gangnam district expands late-night autonomous taxi fleet to 19, making rides more convenient
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Cumulative ridership reaches 15,140
- There were still 6,176 recorded rides after fees were introduced in April
- The fare is the basic rate, including the late-night surcharge, at about 4,800 to 6,700 won
Companies mentioned：首爾市政府、Kakao T
川普 scales back U.S.-South Korea military exercises; 金與正 says Seoul is getting its “comeuppance”
Summary not yet available
Companies mentioned：金與正、南韓、美國、李在明、川普、北韓、金正恩
Daily Cash 539 draw No. 115202: No jackpot winner
The Daily Cash 539 draw No. 115202 was held, with no jackpot winner. Results for the 3-Star and 4-Star games are included.
Facts
- Winning number: 14
- Winning number: 34
- 146 second-prize winners
- NT$20,000 prize per ticket
- 3-Star winning number: 344
- First prize: 47 winning tickets
- NT$5,000 prize per ticket
- 4-Star winning number: 6835
- 8 first-prize winning tickets
- NT$50,000 prize per ticket
Companies mentioned：台彩公司
Power Lottery draw No. 115067: No jackpot winner
The Power Lottery draw No. 115067 was held, with no jackpot or second-prize winners.
Companies mentioned：台灣彩券
Tibetans in India mourn self-immolation protester, urge international attention to human rights in Tibet
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Tibetan activist Lobga Rangzen was outside the 聯合國 headquarters in New York on July 2
Companies mentioned：藏人行政中央、聯合國、中國
Will China’s export controls on key materials affect Taiwanese manufacturers? Ministry says short-term impact is manageable
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Short-term impact is manageable
Companies mentioned：日經亞洲、中央社
Coastal-use permit revoked; 中油 says construction of the third LNG terminal’s outer breakwater will not be affected
Summary not yet available
Facts
- An area of 95.4 hectares
- Reclamation area: 5 hectares
- 20 kilometers away
- Less than 5 kilometers
Companies mentioned：中油、台灣中油股份有限公司、內政部、最高行政法院
EU imposes tariffs on low-value parcels; Lithuania’s imports from China plunge
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Worth less than 150 euros
- An additional 3 euros
- Parcel volume falls by about 70%
- Falls by about 30%
- About 7,200 parcels declared for import from China
- 441,300 in the same period of 2025
- The declared number of low-value parcels from all countries also fell to about 41,100
- China’s share of parcels was 91% in January this year
- 18% in July
- Nearly 6 billion low-value parcels entered the EU last year
Companies mentioned：Shein、Temu、阿里巴巴、全球速賣通、Geopost、DPD立陶宛、立陶宛郵政、Omniva、LRT
越南國壽 acquires subordinated financial bonds issued by the Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Total transaction value: 500 billion Vietnamese dong
- About NT$610 million
- Purchased 100 billion Vietnamese dong in subordinated bonds from the bank
Companies mentioned：越南國泰人壽、越南投資發展股份商業銀行、國泰金、國泰人壽
Budapest’s Széchenyi Thermal Bath to undergo autumn renovation, preserving architecture and improving service quality
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Expected to take 12 months
- The project is worth more than 3 billion forints
- About NT$300 million
- Welcomes about 1.3 million visitors
- An average of about 3,500 visits per day
Companies mentioned：匈牙利今日報、布達佩斯溫泉與療養浴場公司
U.S. Treasury yields rebound, Wall Street stocks open lower
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 道瓊工業指數 opens down 81.8 points, or 0.15%
- 道瓊工業指數 opens down 81.8 points, or 0.15%, at 53381.22
- 標準普爾500指數 opens slightly lower by 17.5 points, or 0.23%
- 標準普爾500指數 opens slightly lower by 17.5 points, or 0.23%, at 7690.49
- 那斯達克指數 opens down 119.6 points, or 0.45%
- 那斯達克指數 opens down 119.6 points, or 0.45%, at 26211.52
Companies mentioned：道瓊工業指數、標準普爾500指數、那斯達克指數
光州雙年展 changes 台灣館 name; curator puzzled by shift in stance
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 光州雙年展 opens on September 5
- 國美館 participated as an institution and signed an exhibition agreement with the 光州雙年展 Foundation in that capacity on January 12 this year
Companies mentioned：光州雙年展、台灣館、NTMoFA、國美館、中央社、反對審查藝術家連帶
Streaming video subscriber survey: average monthly spending of NT$355; 22% spend more than NT$500
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 72% of internet users have used an online streaming platform
- Average monthly spending by streaming subscribers edges up to NT$355
- Share of subscribers spending more than NT$500 per month rises to 22.1%
- Netflix rises from 51.4% in the 2025 survey to 56.0%
- Disney+ dips slightly from 22.6% to 22.4%
- 愛奇藝 rises from 9.5% to 10.5%
- Hami Video rises from 7.5% to 8.1%
- friDay影音 replaces LIVE TV in the top 5, rising from 3.9% to 6.5%
- Those who watch only free content fall from 24.8% to 22.9%
- As many as 64.4% of subscribers have canceled a subscription
- Overall, 17.4% of subscribers increased their subscription spending
- 10.1% reduced their subscriptions
Companies mentioned：Netflix、Disney+、愛奇藝、Hami Video、friDay影音、LIVE TV、資策會、MIC
Original陸委會民調：多數民眾支持維持現狀 拒絕兩岸統一
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 8 tenths plus 1 percentage point (81.2%) of the public oppose the Chinese Communist Party’s “one country, two systems” proposal
- Original近7成（68.9%）民眾支持台灣維持現狀，拒絕與中共統一
- Nearly 8 tenths plus 4 percentage points (83.6%) support the government’s position of “broadly maintaining the status quo”
- Nearly 8 tenths plus 4 percentage points (83.9%) support the future of Taiwan being decided by Taiwan’s 23 million people
- Original另有7成（70.5%）民眾認為，中共派遣海警船在台灣東部外海巡邏是「惡意」
- 7 tenths plus 6 percentage points (76.4%) support the government amending the law to increase penalties for violent crimes committed in Taiwan by people from abroad
- 1,096 valid samples
- Confidence level: 95%
- Margin of sampling error: ±2.97%
Companies mentioned：陸委會、政治大學選舉研究中心、中央社
Nearly 4,500 heat-related deaths in Spain since June, the highest for the same period in 4 years
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Spain recorded 4,458 heat-related deaths from June 1 to date
- There were 3,073 heat-related deaths in the same period last year
- The figure was 1,890 in 2024
- There were 4,520 heat-related deaths in the same period of 2022
Companies mentioned：卡羅斯三世衛生研究所、西班牙死亡率監測系統、國家氣象局
Cat urine is a “scent calling card”: Study reveals how cats recognize fatty acids
Summary not yet available
Companies mentioned：岩手大學、日本共同社、日本經濟新聞
Who killed driving schools? China is expected to see their number fall by 1/4 within 5 years
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The number of driving schools is expected to fall by more than 1/4 over the next 5 years
- The industry is expected to shrink by 25% to 35%
- Among more than 21,000 driving schools in China
- Original逾8成沒盈利
- Capacity utilization averages just 28.6%
- Original「00後」1.63億人
Companies mentioned：中國全國乘用車市場訊息聯席會、第一財經、SUV
Taiwan Lottery draw No. 115067
Taiwan Lottery draw No. 115067 was held on August 20, with the winning numbers for the first and second zones announced.
Companies mentioned：台灣彩券
Er Ya Classics releases e-books, bringing 10 authors’ works back to readers
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 10 good books
- 10 authors
Companies mentioned：爾雅出版社、文訊雜誌
Original今彩539第115202期開獎
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Winning number: 14
- Winning number: 34
- 3-Star winning number: 344
- 4-Star winning number: 6835
Companies mentioned：台彩
Original瓊斯盃高國豪飆9記三分彈 台灣白退馬來西亞闖4強
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Facts
- Kao Kuo-hao scores a team-high 30 points
- Makes 9 three-pointers
- Scores 30 points efficiently in just 23 minutes on the court
- “Little Black” Lin Hsien-wei contributes 20 points
- Drives to the basket repeatedly in the decisive quarter, scoring 11 points
Companies mentioned：台灣白隊、馬來西亞、美國加州大學爾灣分校、約旦、韓國原州DB新世代
French scholar: Taiwan holds drills every year; Europe should learn from it amid Russian and Chinese threats
Summary not yet available
Facts
- China, with a population of 1.4 billion
- Taiwan, with a population of just 23 million
- A society that has enjoyed 80 years of peace and security
Companies mentioned：湯瑪斯摩爾研究院、法國十字架日報
Starlux’s “Air Mountain Gold” and “Air Mountain Silver” aircraft meet for the first time in Tokyo Narita
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Took off from Taoyuan International Airport at 8:30 a.m. Taipei time
- Landed safely at Tokyo Narita International Airport at 12:51 p.m. Tokyo time
- The 2 special-livery aircraft are expected to begin scheduled service on October 1
Companies mentioned：星宇航空、空山基
Original酷日本機構連年累積巨額赤字 經產省擬廢除
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 酷日本機構 requested a budget of 9 billion yen for fiscal 2026
- Cumulative deficits reached 54 billion yen in fiscal 2025
- Of the agency’s 151.3 billion yen in capital contributions
Companies mentioned：海外需要開拓支援機構、Cool Japan Fund、酷日本機構、朝日新聞、日本經濟新聞、經產省、首相官邸
MAC: U.S.-China ties are relaxed on the surface but tense underneath; Trump-Xi meeting should take place as scheduled in September
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The United States has now developed 40 foundational artificial intelligence models
- China has 15
- Europe as a whole has just 3 models
- The 40 affected partner countries have been announced
Companies mentioned：阿里巴巴、字節跳動、Deepseek
Chou Tien-chen in good form, easily beats Japanese opponent to reach the top 8 at the Badminton World Championships
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Taiwan’s badminton ace Chou Tien-chen, ranked No. 6 in the world
- Yushi Tanaka, ranked No. 19 in the world
- Easily wins 21-14, 21-9
- At one point trailed the opponent 3-7
- Immediately answered with a 10-2 run to take the lead
- With a 5-4 lead
- Scores 8 straight points to quickly open up a lead
- Beats the opponent 21-13, 9-21, 21-14
- Loses 17-21, 17-21
Companies mentioned：世界羽球總會（BWF）
Questions raised over alleged illegal use of influencer Joeman’s mansion; 新北市府 to conduct inspection
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Fines of up to NT$300,000
- Fines of NT$60,000 to NT$300,000
Companies mentioned：Joeman、新北市府、遠雄、一方城心
Kaohsiung mayor’s first call with British Prime Minister 柏南 focuses on cooperation for international peace and stability
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The two sides’ talks lasted about 30 minutes
Companies mentioned：高市早苗、柏南、Andy Burnham、日本、英國、義大利、北韓、烏克蘭
Heat wave hits Germany, claims 14,000 lives this summer
Heat waves in Germany this summer caused 14,000 deaths, a record high. Extreme heat and drought not only affected public health but also agriculture and transportation, with countries across Europe severely affected.
Facts
- About 9,600 heat-related deaths
- Temperatures topped 40 degrees Celsius at the time
- More than 7,300 people
- 2,000 or fewer
Companies mentioned：Robert Koch Institute、法新社
Tsai Ing-wen praises Su Chiao-hui as stronger than herself; Lee Szu-chuan pushes for underground railway in Shulin
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 100 days to go
- Visit all 29 districts of New Taipei
- Year 99 of the Republic of China calendar
Companies mentioned：民進黨、國民黨、台鐵
Anwar’s remarks on Taiwan spark controversy; 大馬台商總會 worries they could make investors more cautious about expanding investment
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 23 million people
Companies mentioned：大馬台商總會、馬來西亞台灣商會聯合總會、半島電視台（Al Jazeera）、中華民國外交部
South Korean military: North Korea fires more than 10 short-range ballistic missiles; close monitoring continues
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The North Korean missiles have a range of about 300 kilometers
Companies mentioned：南韓合同參謀本部、美國、日本、川普、金正恩、五角大廈、韓美
Taiwan Cycling Festival gets promotional support from Li Hao-chen
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A leisurely pace of 15 kilometers per hour
- 16 diverse cycling routes across Taiwan
Companies mentioned：Velodash
Taiwan branches of 28 foreign banks post record-high net worth
The Taiwan branches of 28 foreign banks posted recent highs in assets, net worth and profits. The Financial Supervisory Commission said their operations in Taiwan were steady and that they were actively supporting the Asia Asset Management Center policy.
Facts
- 28 foreign banks have branches in Taiwan
- Original資產總額達新台幣4兆2103億元
- Net worth of NT$168.5 billion
- Pre-tax profit reached NT$13.922 billion in the first half of the year
- Up 8.18% from the same period last year
- Up 8.18% and 11.22%, respectively, from the same period last year
- Annual growth of 6.71%
- The nonperforming loan ratio was only about 0.01%
- Fines would rise from the current NT$3 million
Companies mentioned：印尼人民銀行、韓商韓亞銀行、法國巴黎銀行、瑞士銀行
After criticism from manager Yeh, moved to the bullpen; Kuo Yu-cheng: He wants the best for us
Original味全龍隊投手郭郁政因比賽失誤遭總教練葉君璋批評，近期定位改為中繼。他將批評視為父親般的期許，專注把握出賽機會。
Facts
- Gives up 6 runs in 4.2 innings
Companies mentioned：中華職棒、味全龍隊
台灣地方政府聯合會 initiative seeks to promote exchanges of experience at the subnational level
Summary not yet available
Facts
- On the eve of the November election
Companies mentioned：台灣民主基金會、台灣地方政府聯合會
Taiwan and Lithuania sign another agreement to support Ukraine, each contributing US$5 million to help build resilience for reconstruction
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Each contributes US$5 million
- About NT$160 million
- Nearly 400 students benefit
- More than 1,000 children return to renovated schools and kindergartens
Companies mentioned：台灣駐立陶宛代表處、立陶宛中央計畫管理局、Central Project Management Agency、立陶宛財政部、烏克蘭、敖德薩、札波羅熱州
Kuo Hsing-chun bonds with Asian Games barbells; maker thoughtfully engraves “Hsing Nian”
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Kuo Hsing-chun, now 32
- Has won 1 gold and 1 bronze at the Asian Games in her career
- Bought 2 official-brand barbells for the Nagoya Asian Games
Companies mentioned：Uesaka
Original17歲跆拳道新星王婕菱亞運初登場 超期待想吃拉麵
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Original17歲的「跆拳道甜心」王婕菱
- Moves up from the 46-kilogram division to challenge the 49-kilogram division
Companies mentioned：王婕菱、蘇泰源、劉侑芸、林唯均、王薇嘉、林翊榛、徐皓祐、洪俊義、黃鈺仁
Taiwan | 風傳媒（18）
Could China’s new entry-exit rules leave people unable to return to Taiwan? Taiwan Affairs Office: Taiwanese are Chinese citizens and need not worry about risks when traveling to mainland China
Mainland China announced new immigration rules, and in response to concerns from Taiwan authorities, the Taiwan Affairs Office stressed that Taiwanese people are Chinese citizens and that travel across the Strait poses no risk.
Trump orders cuts to U.S.-South Korea military drills; South Korean military says North Korea test-fired more than 10 short-range ballistic missiles
North Korea launched about 10 short-range ballistic missiles. South Korea's military heightened its alert and coordinated with the US and Japan. The Trump administration scaled back US-South Korea joint exercises and signaled an openness to dialogue.
Original聯電股價蒸發70元還能買？專家曝「抄底價在這」：短線反彈可能贏過台積電
UMC shares fell to NT$115.5 after enthusiasm for AI cooled. Financial writer Chen Zhongming called it a chance for a short-term rebound and forecast NT$100 as the bottom. He also compared the company with 台積電.
Companies mentioned：台積電
Everyone can get money! Domestic travel subsidy offers savings of up to 3700 on weekday stays; registration method and rules at a glance
Taiwan's Tourism Administration announced a “Tourism Two-Wheel Drive Plan” with an investment of ¥3.33 billion, aiming to promote weekday travel and strengthen international tourism. It will roll out 9 measures, including lodging subsidies, birthday-month perks and support for corporate trips.
Where did the annual budget for disadvantaged groups go? Presidential Office used government confidential funds to buy mooncakes; Hsieh Han-ping blasts it, saying it proves the opposition was right to cut funds
After the Legislative Yuan cut and froze the Presidential Office's special state affairs expenses, orders for mooncakes from 37 sheltered workshops were canceled. Media personality Xie Hanbing criticized the budget's lack of transparency and argued that the opposition's cuts were justified.
Major shift in U.S. forces in the Middle East? Iran conflict heavily damages Gulf bases, prompting Washington to consider moving forces west
The US Department of Defense is considering whether to leave bases in the Middle East damaged in clashes with Iran unreconstructed and move troops westward. This may signal a strategic realignment by the US and is linked to the rising priority of countering China.
Wagyu fans, gather for lunch! Famous Kyoto Gion yakiniku restaurant expands to Chun Da Zhi, offering three ways to enjoy Omi beef and an exquisite steak sandwich
Luxury yakiniku restaurant Yakiniku Gyusho Shin, which originated in Kyoto's Gion district, opened at Spring City Dazhi in Taipei in its first Taiwan expansion. It offers an authentic wagyu experience at lunchtime, featuring Omi beef served in san chi style and tableside preparation by specialist staff.
Kaohsiung refinery site to become a semiconductor hub! Nanzih Park urban plan change approved, paving the way for a 182-hectare technology cluster
Original高雄市通過楠梓園區都計變更，原煉油廠轉型為182公頃半導體聚落。此舉支持台積電先進製程布局，對高雄產業升級至關重要。
Companies mentioned：台積電
Rate hike in September? Expert reveals “what the Fed is quietly buying”: Treasury yields are key to whether a rate hike is necessary
Minutes from the US Federal Reserve's July FOMC meeting showed concerns about inflation, but analysts pointed to continued quantitative easing rather than interest-rate hikes. The increase in government bond holdings reflects the reality of policy.
Companies mentioned：安聯投信
Anwar responds to controversy over support for unification by force: Malaysia’s support for the “one China” position has never changed; hopes for a peaceful resolution across the Taiwan Strait
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar reaffirmed the “one China” policy and called for a peaceful resolution in the Taiwan Strait. Taiwan's Foreign Ministry strongly criticized his remarks and voiced concern about their impact on regional stability and investor confidence.
Companies mentioned：TikTok Shop、Al Jazeera、United Nations
Blue-white campaign alliance hits a snag? Chiang Wan-an won’t make individual appearances for minor TPP candidates; Yeh Yuan-chih warns resentment could build, and TPP supporters may not even vote for Chiang
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an will not campaign individually for Taiwan People’s Party candidates, participating only in joint campaign events. Kuomintang legislator Yeh Yuan-chih warned that this could fuel resentment between opposition parties, hinder coordination for the 2028 election and affect democracy’s prospects.
Companies mentioned：風傳媒
Chang Chia-chun joins Chang San-cheng to discuss film special effects, pushing for Yunlin’s young film talent to connect with the world
Chang Chia-chun, a candidate for Yunlin County magistrate, spoke with Wētā FX CEO Xie An at a film technology forum in Taoyuan City and announced plans to promote cultural preservation and youth development through AI and VFX technology. This is an important step for local revitalization and international cooperation.
Companies mentioned：Wētā FX
Kaohsiung Airport upgrades immigration clearance! Lee Kun-tse calls for improved passenger services and international standards
Legislator Li Kun-ze and others inspected Kaohsiung International Airport and stressed the need to improve customs clearance efficiency and prepare for internationalization. They called for additional security inspection lanes and better passenger services, and also proposed improving check-in procedures for budget airlines.
Companies mentioned：民航局
Original曝政府砍1225億社宅預算！民團批「轉頭花2倍錢普發1萬」：說財政負擔太大誰信？
Original台灣內政部大幅削減社會住宅興建預算1225億元，轉向租金補貼政策，民間團體OURs批評此舉違背總統賴清德13萬戶社宅承諾，且財政說詞矛盾，因同時推動耗資2357億元的普發現金政策。
Companies mentioned：OURs都市改革組織、風傳媒
Bulgaria’s F-16V delivery severely delayed! Lockheed Martin production line problems mean aircraft may not arrive until 2030 at the earliest
Delivery of the F-16V fighter jets ordered by Bulgaria has been significantly delayed until 2030 due to production problems at ロッキード・マーティン. The delay could seriously affect plans to modernize the air force.
Companies mentioned：ロッキード・マーティン
Cathay Life’s Wuri High-Speed Rail commercial building is expected to be completed by the end of 2031, with 17 floors above ground and 3 basement levels
Cathay Life’s board approved the contract for the first phase of ground engineering work on its Wuri High-Speed Rail commercial building in Taichung. The contract, worth NT$605 million, was awarded to 三井工程, a company in the same group. The mixed-use commercial development is expected to be completed by the end of 2031 and is considered strategically significant.
Companies mentioned：國泰人壽、三井工程、國泰建設、臺中市政府
Blueberries cheer on baseball dreams: CPBL community outreach train heads to Taitung, bringing soil and water conservation education and local produce to the field
Original農業部水土保持署臺中分署攜手中華職棒舉辦『中職回饋列車』，前進臺東推廣水保教育與國產藍莓，結合棒球夢與食農教育。
Companies mentioned：中華職棒、台鋼雄鷹、苗栗縣永續莓果生產合作社、呼密藍莓農場
Winners of the Baishatun Mazu painting contest announced; top 3 works will first be displayed in the county government corridor, depicting family bonds and devotion
The results of the “2026 Baishatun Mazu Painting Contest,” jointly hosted by the Miaoli County Government and Baishatun Gongtian Temple, were announced, and winning entries will be displayed at the county government building. The event is an important cultural initiative supporting young people's expressions of faith.
Taiwan | 鉅亨網（15）
Does the Fed need to raise rates even as Treasuries sell off? Daly says Fed credibility is not under threat
Daly, former president of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, said movements in the US Treasury market showed no crisis in the Fed's credibility and that there was little need for a preemptive rate hike. The remarks are an important indication of monetary policy stability.
Companies mentioned：連邦準備制度(Fed)、米国財務省
U.S. premarket: Bessent’s bond market rescue lasted just one day! Major indexes open lower, Dow plunges more than 300 points
US stocks fell on the 20th as the 30-year Treasury yield rose again and oil prices climbed. Missed earnings targets at ウォルマート hurt retail stocks, strengthening investors' risk aversion.
Companies mentioned：ウォルマート、モダーナ、Wolfspeed、Coinbase、Strategy、Circle Internet、MARA Holdings、American Bitcoin、台積電、輝達、百達財富管理、摩根大通
Earnings: Is AI becoming another money pit? Ant Group’s profit barely grew last quarter
Ant Group, an Alibaba affiliate, saw profit growth come close to zero after making massive investments in AI and healthcare. Its business units are becoming more independent and raising external funding, with corporate restructuring underway ahead of any resumption of an IPO.
Companies mentioned：阿里巴巴、彭博、OceanBase、螞蟻數科、螞蟻國際、上海螞蟻靈波科技
2026 World Robot Conference showcases the shift toward mass production and practical applications of embodied AI
The 2026 World Robot Conference opened in Beijing, as the practical application of embodied AI gathered pace. 宇樹科技 drew attention with its planned STAR Market listing, while capital markets increasingly focused on performance indicators such as shipments and repeat-purchase rates.
Companies mentioned：宇樹科技、自變量科技、銀河通用、星海圖、京東、智身科技
Earnings: AI costs too much! Alibaba’s profit plunged nearly eight-tenths last quarter; ADRs briefly fell 4% before the market opened
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Companies mentioned：Alibaba、Anthropic、ByteDance、Tencent
Bessent’s bond market rescue lasted just one day! U.S. Treasury yields have almost fully rebounded
US Treasury yields fell temporarily after the Treasury Department announced buybacks, but had almost fully rebounded by the following day. Short-term government intervention cannot address structural funding needs and could also undermine market confidence.
Companies mentioned：JPMorgan Chase
China’s 2 AI chip leaders release first-half 2026 results: Revenue surges, but R&D and profitability diverge
Chinese AI chip companies Moore Threads and Hanwei posted strong revenue growth in the first half of 2026. However, clear differences emerged in their paths to monetization and research and development strategies, driving further polarization in the industry.
Companies mentioned：広発証券、中信建投証券、浙商証券
Original聯亞7月受惠矽光產品出貨放量 單月獲利EPS 2.07元、年增近5倍
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- Year-on-year growth of 503%
- Monthly revenue reaches 501 million yuan
- Month-on-month growth of 19.19%
- Up 176.54% year over year
- Revenue for the first 7 months of this year totaled NT$2.626 billion
- Up 120.95% year over year
- Original漲幅預期逾1成以上
Companies mentioned：聯亞、Lumentum
Trump threatens to isolate Iran! Beijing says an economic war cannot solve the crisis
China's Foreign Ministry pushed back after US President Trump declared economic war on Iran and its trading partners, calling for a diplomatic solution. The move could affect US-China relations and energy trade.
U.S. debt surges to $40 trillion: What does it mean for the United States and the world?
US federal debt has exceeded $40 trillion. It has doubled since 2017, amounting to $116,000 in debt per person. Concerns are growing over the expanding risks to global finance.
Companies mentioned：IMF、ECB、CBO
Original逾9成要「加碼」！CRIF調查：台灣虛擬資產普及率達15%門檻 企業端破2成
A CRIF survey found that virtual asset adoption in Taiwan has exceeded 16.7% among individuals and 20% among businesses. The market is moving into a phase of institutionalization and practical use, and more than 90% of existing users plan to maintain or increase their holdings over the next 3 years.
Companies mentioned：幣安、幣託、台灣大、MAX
Anke Biomedical and National Taiwan University Hospital complete thousand-person study targeting health screening opportunities for sleep apnea
Anke Biomedical and National Taiwan University Hospital completed a thousand-person study. Its "安克呼止偵" system achieved a 94.8% confirmed diagnosis rate in screening for sleep apnea, helping expand the health screening market. The results have clinical validation value.
Companies mentioned：台大医院
Investors not convinced? Shein delays Hong Kong listing to Sept. 1 as valuation shrinks by more than seven-tenths
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Companies mentioned：Tiger Global Management、IDG資本、博裕資本、HSG、南華早報
Pop Mart reports first-half revenue of 17.17 billion yuan, with hit IP "Star Man" growing more than 580%
Pop Mart, a leading Chinese trendy-toy company, posted revenue of 17.17 billion yuan and net profit of 5.04 billion yuan in the first half of 2026. Its “Star Man” IP grew by more than 580%, with the domestic market driving growth.
續升綠能 partners with 天鷹資本, signs 20-year, 26.3 MW renewable power purchase agreement
續升綠能 and 天鷹資本 signed a 20-year, 26.3 MW corporate power purchase agreement, supplying more than 32 million kilowatt-hours of renewable electricity annually and strengthening corporate carbon reduction and energy transition plans, in a deal with significance for the industry.
Companies mentioned：天鷹資本、中美晶、永豐銀行
Japan | PR TIMES（14）
TV anime “BanG Dream! Yume∞Mita” unveils “My Type” visuals! A roundup of new anime updates, including the music video for the episode 10 insert song and a special digest video!
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- Aired on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026
- On Friday, Aug. 21, 2026
- Will premiere on Friday, Aug. 21, at 20:00
- To be held at the Tokyu Kabukicho Tower Stage on Saturday, Aug. 22
- The project marked its 11th anniversary on February 28, 2026
- On October 16, 2026
- In January 2027
Companies mentioned：株式会社ブシロード、TOKYO MX、BS日テレ、サンテレビ、テレビ愛知、北海道テレビ放送、静岡放送、テレビせとうち、東日本放送、広島テレビ放送、熊本朝日放送、新潟テレビ21、長崎文化放送、北陸朝日放送、テレビ愛媛、ABEMA、Prime Video、DMM TV、dアニメストア、FOD、Hulu、J:COM STREAM＆みるプラス、Lemino、TELASA、U-NEXT、アニメ放題、ニコニコ、バンダイチャンネル、TVer
Original触感センシングのディープテックスタートアップ、ロボセンサー技研株式会社が設立10周年を迎えました。
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- More than 300 user application cases
- A piezo wire sensor just 0.5 mm in diameter
- 10th anniversary
Companies mentioned：ロボセンサー技研株式会社、Fraunhofer
KDDI launches “KDDI Beyond Borders Accelerator” to support overseas expansion by startups from Japan
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- More than 100 partner companies
- Investments in more than 1,800 companies across diverse sectors
- More than 25,000 qualified investors
- More than US$1.6 billion
- Investments totaling 30 billion yen
Companies mentioned：KDDI、Alumni Ventures、Carbide Ventures、Interlagos Capital、Google AI Futures Fund、AironWorks、Findy、LR、MODE、Outerport
Originalジャガー・ルクルト、銀座に新たなフラッグシップブティックをオープン
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- More than 1,400 calibers
- More than 430 patents
- As many as 180 types of specialist expertise
Companies mentioned：ジャガー・ルクルト、リシュモンジャパン株式会社、GINZA SIX
[Online rebroadcast on Sep. 2] Following strong demand, rebroadcast of the report presentation on the survey “Current Status of Document and Data Management and the Use of Generative AI in Local Governments”
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- Original回答者の9割超（93.9%）が調査報告を「参考になった」と回答しました
- Original8割超（87.8%）が関心を示しています
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人自治体DX推進協議会、川口弘行合同会社、procureTech StorageManager
Original【にじさんじ】フレン・E・ルスタリオ 1st Mini Album『FACETS』2026年12月2日(水)発売！さらに、2027年2月6日(土)に初のソロライブ開催決定！
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- Price: ¥6,600 (tax included)
- Price: 3,080 yen (tax included)
- Price: 2,420 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：ANYCOLOR株式会社、にじさんじ、リミスタ、HMV、Kanadevia Hall、eplus
Global CCUS market forecast to grow to US$16.53 billion by 2034, with a projected CAGR of 15.3%
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- US$16.53 billion
- 15.3%
- US$5.29 billion
- High capital expenditure (CAPEX)
Companies mentioned：Stratistics Market Research Consulting、ExxonMobil、Air Liquide、Shell、CarbonCure Technologies、GII Research、Global Information Inc.、株式会社グローバルインフォメーション
[Event report] Organizational transformation begins with “deconstructing assumptions” among executives. Imagina holds a seminar in Osaka using an assessment developed in partnership with the University of Cambridge in the UK
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- Began the partnership in 2026
- 190-question assessment
Companies mentioned：株式会社イマジナ、英ケンブリッジ大学、ハーバード大学、ペンシルベニア大学
Details revealed for the latest “Lineage 2M” update, “SANCTUARY: A Miracle That Revives the Front Line”! A class reboot for the “Orb” weapon type and events marking the 2nd anniversary of Reserve World are planned!
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- [Update date] Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026
Companies mentioned：NC Corporation、NC
Furusato Nozei should be about more than just the “donation amount.” Study session in Fukushima Prefecture explores how to put it to work for local communities!
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- About 20 people, mainly employees of local governments in the prefecture, took part
- Has more than 10 years of practical experience with Furusato Nozei, dating back to their time as a local government employee
Companies mentioned：合同会社LOCUS BRiDGE、株式会社トラストバンク、北本市、平戸市、埼玉県
Supporting Nagakute City's extracurricular school sports activities on holidays with professional management. Aiming to achieve both work-style reform for teachers and a rich sports and cultural environment for children
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- 381 schools contracted
- 2,120 club activities supported
- 1,055 full-time employees
- 3,544 crew members
- Capital: ¥784,666,480
Companies mentioned：リーフラス株式会社、LEIFRAS CO.,LTD.、Nasdaq、日本スポーツ政策推進機構、株式会社東京商工リサーチ、長久手市教育委員会
[96% Eiken pass rate] Inside Eigo Juku Everest’s “Eiken preparation that gets results”
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- 96% pass rate among test takers
- 24 of the 25 test takers passed
- 35 students enrolled in the course
- A total of 4.49 million applicants
- Increased about 1.5 times compared with fiscal 2014
- The pass rate for the first-stage Eiken Grade 2 exam is about 25%
- Original準1級・1級ではその割合はさらに低く、1割前後にとどまる
- Course content satisfaction: 4.38 out of 5
- 92% of parents gave a rating of 4 or higher, saying they were “glad they enrolled”
Companies mentioned：株式会社エベレスト、公益財団法人日本英語検定協会
World first! “MIRAI SPEAKER EAR,” an ear-cuff-style sound collector with hearing adjustment function※1, goes on sale to the general public starting Aug. 20
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- 400,000 units sold cumulatively
- About 13 million people
- Total support amount: 500 million yen
- 15,000 people
- ¥39,600 (tax included)
- ¥29,700 (tax included)
- 5.6 g per ear
- Up to about 10 meters
- 50,000,000 yen
- 100,000,000 yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社ミライスピーカー、ステラアソシエ株式会社、GREEN FUNDING
Originalトラウマのカウンセリングをオンラインで全国対応｜認知行動療法カウンセリングセンターが2026年8月より専門センターを開設
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- From August 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社CBTメンタルサポート、認知行動療法カウンセリングセンター、オンライントラウマ専門カウンセリングセンター
Taiwan | 環球生技月刊（9）
2026-08-20 biotech stocks: (gainers) 保瑞 10%, 禾榮科 10%, 北極星藥業-KY 9.85%; (decliners) 台微醫 3.75%, 商之器 2.19%, 豪展 1.89% - Global Biotech Monthly
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Companies mentioned：保瑞、禾榮科、北極星藥業、台微醫、商之器、豪展、共信-KY、泰宗
2026-08-20 institutional trading: (net buys) 康霈* 2668 lots, 健喬 2092 lots, 國光生 1954 lots; (net sells) 藥華藥 385 lots, 晟德 355 lots, 大江 300 lots - Global Biotech Monthly
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Companies mentioned：康霈、健喬、國光生、藥華藥、晟德、大江、松瑞藥
08/20 Biotech Stock News - Global Biotech Monthly
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- 9 million shares
- 58.5 million
- 10%
- 9.85%
- 3.75%
- 2.19%
- 1.89%
- 2668 lots
- 2092 lots
Companies mentioned：安盛生、利統、保瑞、禾榮科、北極星藥業、台微醫、商之器、豪展、康霈、健喬、國光生
Original漢田生技(1294)8/25受邀參加「櫃買市場業績發表會」-環球生技月刊
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- 1294 漢田生技
- 115/08/25
Companies mentioned：漢田生技、櫃檯買賣中心
Original高端疫苗(6547)8/25受邀參加永豐金證券舉辦之法人說明會-環球生技月刊
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- Date of occurrence: 115/08/25
Companies mentioned：高端疫苗、永豐金證券
Original康霈(6919)8/31受邀參加元大證券舉辦之線上法人說明會-環球生技月刊
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- Aug. 31, 115
Companies mentioned：康霈、元大證券
圓點奈米(6797) appoints 謝志遠 as finance head - Global Biotech Monthly
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- 6797 圓點奈米
Companies mentioned：圓點奈米、興櫃公司
圓點奈米(6797) appoints 黃勝彥 as acting spokesperson - Global Biotech Monthly
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- 興櫃公司 6797 圓點奈米
Companies mentioned：圓點奈米、興櫃公司
08/20 Biotech Stock News - Global Biotech Monthly
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- 9 million shares
- 58.5 million
- 10%
- 9.85%
- 3.75%
- 2.19%
- 1.89%
- 2668 lots
- 2092 lots
Companies mentioned：安盛生、利統、保瑞、禾榮科、北極星藥業、台微醫、商之器、豪展、康霈、健喬、國光生