AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-21 15:00–18:00 JST｜Page 6 of 7https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 326 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 308 items from 6 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en Legislature passes in third reading: gifts made within 2 years before death to be included in total property when calculating inheritance taxhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2137296https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2137296Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:27:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Farmland in Hualien's Guangfu disaster zone to be acquired; farmers spared more than NT$100 million in land value increment taxhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2137297https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2137297Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:24:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taitung International Balloon Festival wraps up, attracting 1 million visits over 41 dayshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2137170https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2137170Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:23:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Wage talks collapse; 現代汽車 union launches its first full-day strike in 10 yearshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2137171https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2137171Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:21:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Legislature passes in third reading: new power-consuming equipment must include self-generation or energy storagehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2137172https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2137172Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:19:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 日本抗議普丁登擇捉島後又演練 日媒：意圖牽制日本https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2137173https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2137173Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:18:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 亞帝歐光電 invests NT$1.12 billion in a smart new plant; 6 more investment projects added to Taiwanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2137174https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2137174Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:16:10 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Invest Taiwan Office approved expansion investment plans by 6 companies. 亞帝歐光電 will invest NT$1.12 billion to build a smart new plant. Companies are actively expanding into smart manufacturing and sustainable energy. Fubon Guardians’ Chen Po-kai signs for more than A-Gan’s record; Chen Chao-ju: “I want to leave Taiwan with good players.”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2137164https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2137164Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:15:08 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Controversy over the Taiwan Pavilion at the biennale: Gwangju independent bookstore 「少年的書」 voices supporthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2137165https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2137165Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:13:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Heading to the UK: Tainan’s 新鳳鳴茶業 ships 420 cases of cold-brew teahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2137166https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2137166Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:13:04 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 阿提哈德航空廣播「歡迎回中國台灣」 民航局：已要求改善https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2137167https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2137167Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:12:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Low-pressure systems and strong afternoon convection bring heavy rain to southern Taiwan and Hualienhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2137168https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2137168Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:10:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Chiang Chi-chen presents policy platform at the American Chamber of Commerce; Ho Hsin-chun launches a section on her website linking local initiativeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2137169https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2137169Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:08:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Mid-Autumn Festival and Teachers’ Day holiday: Northbound high-occupancy vehicle controls on National Freeway 5 from 9/26 to 9/28 in the afternoonshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2137099https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2137099Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:07:55 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA The Taiwan dollar rose 7.7 cents to close at 31.848.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2137100https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2137100Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:04:53 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Legislature passes School Health Act on third reading, marking major progress for menstrual equityhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2137037https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2137037Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:56:51 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Legislative Yuan passed amendments to the School Health Act on third reading, advancing menstrual equity, banning new tobacco products on campus, and strengthening education on students’ mental and hearing health. After watching 尼古喵喵, Shih Chung-liang says shortcomings include prominent tobacco brand displayshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2137038https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2137038Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:56:49 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Japanese anime 尼古喵喵 has sparked debate over suspicions that it violates Taiwan's Tobacco Hazards Prevention Act. Authorities pointed to inappropriate brand depictions and insufficient warnings. Fake cross-border logistics operation handled NT$3.4 billion in underground remittances; Criminal Investigation Bureau arrests 11https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2136961https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2136961Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:55:47 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Fire at Ørsted’s Greater Changhua Northwest offshore wind turbine; Ministry of Economic Affairs: Part of the turbine damaged, no injurieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2136962https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2136962Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:53:45 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 安理會舉行第二輪意向投票 評估聯合國秘書長人選https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2136963https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2136963Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:52:42 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA High court finds no evidence of bribery; Chen Chao-ming, Hsu Yung-ming and others acquittedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2136964https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2136964Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:50:40 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Student in Hsinchu County junior high school dies after being crushed by basketball hoop frame; Education Department launches counselinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2136965https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2136965Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:48:38 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Chiu Chui-cheng: Helping farmers expand globally; scholars urge value-added processing for Taitung agriculturehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132472https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132472Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:45:36 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taipei Metro adds AI camera recognition; underground malls south of Taipei Main Station and Zhongshan Station to be covered by year-endhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132470https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132470Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:43:34 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaipei Metro has launched an AI video-recognition project for surveillance cameras, with installation in the underground malls at Taipei Main Station and Zhongshan Station to be completed by year-end. The move aims to improve station safety and emergency response. Taoyuan recruits overseas Chinese and foreign graduates as bus drivers, offering subsidies of up to NT$330,000https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132471https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132471Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:43:32 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaoyuan City is expanding its recruitment of city bus drivers to include overseas Chinese and foreign graduates. Those who work in the profession for a year after starting the job can receive subsidies of up to NT$330,000, helping ease labor shortages. Yang Shuang-zi: Colonialism is inherently unequal, no matter how “nice” the colonizer is to youhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132433https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132433Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:39:29 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Semiconductor industry drives economic expansion; July electricity indicator remains at red-hot levelhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132434https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132434Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:38:27 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Taiwan Institute of Economic Research released its July electricity business indicator, which remained at red in the wake of AI industry growth. Strong production momentum in Taiwan’s semiconductor and ICT supply chains is supporting continued high economic growth. “The Beast” Dwight Howard to return to Taiwan, join 新北國王 for charity gamehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132435https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132435Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:37:25 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFormer NBA star Dwight Howard announced he will return to Taiwan on September 13 to take part in the “Kings Heart Classic” charity game hosted by 新北國王. The event aims to raise money for stray dogs. Taiwan Federation to hold information session to help Hong Kong students learn about studying in Taiwanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132436https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132436Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:34:23 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Registration for the national skills test opens on the 27th; online system revamped and upgradedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132437https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132437Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:32:21 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Woman self-injects weight-loss drug and suffers persistent vomiting; tumor found to be blocking stomach outlethttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132438https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132438Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 星宇航空 launches its first Kaohsiung routes, opening Kobe and Okinawa serviceshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132439https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132439Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:29:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Kaohsiung City Book Fair opens in September, bringing 70 independent bookstores together at the main libraryhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132440https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132440Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:28:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA China blocks 2 South Korean lawmakers from visiting; both had visited Taiwan this yearhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132429https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132429Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:23:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Leader of Thailand's People's Party meets Taiwan representative; scholar says public interaction is rarehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132418https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132418Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:23:10 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThailand People's Party leader Nattapong and Taiwan's representative to Thailand, Lan Hsia-li, had dinner in public. A scholar said such bilateral interaction is rare, indicating the People's Party wants to strengthen ties with Taiwan. China promotes electric vehicles in rural areas, with subsidies available for used carshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132419https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132419Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:20:08 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAChina is promoting electric vehicles and green products in rural areas and introducing used-car subsidies in multiple locations, aiming to unlock the potential of county-level auto markets and boost domestic demand. Three major institutional investors net-buy NT$33.105 billion in Taiwan stockshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132420https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132420Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:20:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan stocks surged 290.55 points on Aug. 21, with trading value reaching NT$719.28 billion. Foreign investors, investment trusts and dealers all posted net purchases totaling NT$33.105 billion, as market buying gathered momentum. 貝里斯文官暨防災應變部長 visits Taiwan to promote higher education cooperationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132416https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132416Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:18:04 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 貿聯-KY posts record 2nd-quarter profit, up 47% year over year; first-half earnings per share reach NT$26.94https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132417https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132417Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:17:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA貿聯-KY posted record 2nd-quarter profit, benefiting from strong data center and semiconductor businesses and strengthening its AI data center strategy. Recalling that his father never expressed love, Pan Rodi tearfully reflects on paternal love and regretshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132413https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132413Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:16:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAEntertainer Pan Rodi tearfully recalled his late father on a television program, sharing their reserved interactions and the love left unexpressed, prompting reflection on life and family ties. SEMI launches semiconductor materials alliance to strengthen supply chain completeness and local resiliencehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132414https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132414Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:10:57 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNASEMI has established a semiconductor materials alliance, joining forces with industry, government and academia to strengthen the resilience of Taiwan's local materials supply chain and accelerate industry innovation in response to strong AI demand. China's research vessel Tongji Hao spotted off Xiaoliuqiu; Coast Guard vessels monitor it throughouthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132415https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132415Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:07:55 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Chinese research vessel 同濟號 appeared in waters near Taiwan's Xiaoliuqiu, prompting the Coast Guard Administration to track and monitor it over suspicions of military reconnaissance. The waters are a strategic location near a naval base. Large number of shared power banks dumped in Tokyo's Kanda River; police retrieve 161https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132377https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132377Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:05:53 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Man fatally beats friend with gas cylinder in money dispute; citizen judges sentence him to 14 years and 10 monthshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132372https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132372Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:01:51 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Lost Shiba Inu in Taichung jumps into kind stranger's car; police scan its chip and help it find its way homehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132373https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132373Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:01:49 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Chartered plane crashes at remote Alaska radar station; all 8 aboard killedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132374https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132374Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:00:47 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 日本 carries out execution for first time in 1 year and 2 months; justice minister says no review of hanging is plannedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132375https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132375Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:58:44 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Man suspected of leaking Ukrainian military intelligence to Russia; Australia vows to combat foreign interferencehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132376https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132376Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:56:42 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Former Belgian car salesman discovers royal ancestry and receives prince title without stipendhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132231https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132231Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:55:40 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taiwan stocks continue to fluctuate on shrinking volume; heavyweight stocks support market, index closes up 290.55 pointshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132232https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132232Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:50:38 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 中信兄弟 pinch-hitting ace Su Wei-da retires voluntarily, switches to amateur baseball with the Taiwan Life Dragonshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132233https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132233Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:50:36 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Typhoon Matsa battered Guangxi in July; authorities confirm 159 deathshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132234https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132234Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:46:34 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Strong southwesterly winds and a low-pressure belt bring the risk of localized torrential rain to Tainan, Kaohsiung and Pingtunghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132235https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132235Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:44:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 川習會前 美國認定美籍緬甸問題學者遭中國不當拘留https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132228https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132228Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:41:29 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Man who owes NT$810,000 in drunk-driving fines gets help from 花蓮執行分署 to arrange repayment and is referred for treatmenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132229https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132229Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:41:27 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 11 Chiayi County principals under 60 retire; Weng Chang-liang says they will continue contributing to educationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132230https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132230Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:41:25 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Japanese and Indian defense ministers meet, agree to expedite export of ship antennas to Indiahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132190https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132190Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:39:23 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Changhua Health Bureau tests 22 commercially sold camellia oil products; 4 exceed the benzo[a]pyrene limithttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132191https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132191Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:38:21 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Concerns resurface over US plans to increase long-term bond buybacks; Nikkei index closes lowerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132185https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132185Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:35:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi reportedly plans Cabinet reshuffle in September; appointments of 4 rivals in the party leadership race draw attentionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132186https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132186Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:34:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taiwanese Chinese medicine industry visits Indonesia to inspect medicinal herbs and assess expanding purchaseshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132187https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132187Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:31:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 楊博軒/胡綾芳 fade after strong start, exit mixed doubles in last 8 at Badminton World Championshipshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132188https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132188Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:28:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA September electronic and financial futures rise togetherhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132070https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132070Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:13:10 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaipei stocks rose 290.55 points to close at 45,224.29. Both electronic and financial futures also rose. Taichung councilors and officials trade accusations over verbal spat involving a CTSP gatekeeper; meeting briefly suspendedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2131979https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2131979Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:07:08 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Debate over whether Lee Chuan-ching will set up a campaign headquarters; Su Chiao-hui says she respects everyone's pacehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2131977https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2131977Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:03:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA September Taiwan stock index futures rise 245 pointshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2131978https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2131978Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:01:03 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Endangered plant conservation: Haimi, Taiwan yellow corktree and Gao's bupleurum added to the list for the first timehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2131914https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2131914Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:00:01 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 民眾黨 caucus motion to condemn Cho Jung-tai for refusing to countersign sent to second reading by the Legislature after a votehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2131915https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2131915Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:59:59 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Indonesian technician comes to Taiwan under contract but faces a pay cut; Ministry of Labor asks local authorities to help clarify contract termshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2131844https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2131844Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:52:57 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Blue-chip stocks surge; Taiwan stocks rise nearly 300 points, reclaiming 45000https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2131845https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2131845Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:52:55 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA New York surpasses the San Francisco Bay Area for the first time, leading the US in tech talenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2131847https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2131847Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:52:33 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taiwan stocks rose 290.55 pointshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2131846https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2131846Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:49:53 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Shocking extent of flooding in Japan’s Chiba Prefecture: area flooded was 2 times that of Tokyo’s Shibuyahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2131848https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2131848Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:48:48 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Never just rinse your thermos with water! Experts explain how to clean it properly; if it isn’t cleaned thoroughly, you’ll swallow all the bacteria and grimehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2137040https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2137040Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 How much savings do you need for a comfortable retirement? Key retirement-planning advice for people in their 40s, 50s and 60s revealed; many underestimate their expenses in old agehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2137039https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2137039Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 A new opportunity for business schools? Universities offer courses on becoming an AI leader, with communication skills—not technology—as the focushttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2137041https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2137041Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:50:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Micron isn’t holding back: spending US$10 billion on an R&D lab and joining forces with Taiwan to compete with South Koreahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2137042https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2137042Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:46:56 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Financial cybersecurity requires more than guarding your own front door: Fubon joins 16 suppliers to launch a collaborative defense networkhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2137043https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2137043Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:45:52 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Don’t choose 國際 or LG washing machines! Insiders highly recommend 1 brand for its durability, quiet operation and powerful cleaning: “Mine has worked perfectly for 15 years”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2137044https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2137044Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:43:32 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 冷氣沒買日立國際！內行改裝1品牌「便宜省電安靜、很耐操用20年」：CP值高到沒對手https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2137045https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2137045Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:42:25 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Lithium batteries pose a fire risk! Kaohsiung strengthens fire safety management at recycling facilities: the 3 principles of sorting, insulation and recyclinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2137046https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2137046Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:38:24 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 南山人壽 honored with a Forrester 2026 EA Award, the only Taiwanese company to win this yearhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2137047https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2137047Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:37:24 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Will 輝達’s “China-specific” AI chips ship by the end of the year? Reportedly not covered by U.S. restrictions, but Beijing has yet to give the go-aheadhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2137048https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2137048Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:32:43 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 What car is suitable for retirement? Experts name 5 models that are fuel-efficient, easy to maintain, durable and reliable; the Toyota Camry also makes the listhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2137050https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2137050Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Made 5 million by selling a house: how much property transaction tax is due? A look at the 2026 tax rates; the difference is 1.5 million for a 2-year versus 10-year holding periodhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2137049https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2137049Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Tunghai forges a transoceanic alliance with the UK’s fourth-ranked 里茲商學院 to develop a new strategy for defending against AI-driven communications criseshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2137051https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2137051Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:27:52 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Bessent’s move: doubling U.S. Treasury buyback limits reveals liquidity strategy behind US$40 trillion national debthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2137052https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2137052Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:09:37 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 How to choose cooking oil after the carcinogenic oil scare: How do camellia, olive and sunflower oils differ? Check these 3 details on the bottlehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132298https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132298Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Recent cooking oil incidents have heightened public concern about oil origins and labeling. Experts say cooking oil should be chosen based on its fatty acid composition and intended use, rather than marketing terms alone. No ID required! Eligible diners can eat all they want, with 1 person dining free; enjoy dim sum, char siu and more. A look at restaurant deals in Augusthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132297https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132297Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒台中金典酒店內的金園中餐廳延長「4人同行1人免費」吃到飽優惠至9月30日，同時添好運點心放題於4家門市常態化舉辦。此舉吸引大量粵菜愛好者，強化夏季餐飲市場競爭。 AI Sends South Korean Stocks Soaring and Tax Revenue Surging! Seoul Plans to “Do This”: Establish a Future Fund to Invest in Young People and 7 Key Industrieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132296https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132296Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The South Korean government will use additional tax revenue from the AI and semiconductor boom to establish a "Future Fund." It will invest in youth support and 7 strategic industries to promote long-term growth. 名偵探柯南、鬼滅之刃輸了！台灣人最愛動漫TOP10冠軍是它：劇情反轉一集上癮、大人也看哭https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132299https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132299Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:51:58 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 殷瑋 Mocks 沈伯洋 as “Yang the Runaway”! He Names Toxic Oil, Neihu Flood Control and Energy as 3 Issues to Stop Dodginghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132300https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132300Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:49:22 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taipei City Research, Development and Evaluation Commission Director 殷瑋 publicly criticized Democratic Progressive Party Legislator 沈伯洋 for evading questions on several public issues, mocking his attitude with the phrase “Yang the Runaway.” The move highlights controversy over the quality of political debate and is significant in the political sparring. 黃捷 Takes On “Asia’s Tennis King” 盧彥勳! She Brings Out a Giant Racket and Frying Pan and Unexpectedly Claims Her First Winhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2137058https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2137058Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:44:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Democrats Block Bill Requiring “Voter Identity Documents”; Vance Says He Will Do This as Senate Presidenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132301https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132301Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:37:37 +0900Taiwan風傳媒U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance suggested that, as Senate president, he could overturn a parliamentarian's ruling to pass a bill requiring voters to show identification when voting. Resistance from a minority within the Republican Party is the biggest obstacle. After-hours Briefing: Taiwan Stocks Rise 290 Points to Close at 45224! Limit-Up Stocks Turn Red, but 新代 and 禾伸堂 Plunge to the Limit Downhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132302https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132302Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:35:01 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 三星、小米輸了！台灣人最愛平板電腦TOP10冠軍是它，內行讚便宜划算：穩定耐操CP值高https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132303https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132303Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒傑昇通信 released Taiwan's tablet sales rankings for the first half of 2026. The iPad took the top spot, occupying 6 places in the rankings. The Android camp faces price competition, with low-priced models on the decline. 董氏基金會 Criticized for Interfering With Creative Work After Reporting Anime 尼古喵喵; Its Latest Statement Lists 4 Pointshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132304https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132304Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:28:51 +0900Taiwan風傳媒董氏基金會 reported the anime 尼古喵喵 under the Tobacco Hazards Prevention Act because it repeatedly featured real cigarette brands, prompting the platform to take it down and sparking debate over creative freedom. Has 韓國瑜 Cooled Off? His “Remark” Makes 傅崐萁 Burst Out Laughing; They Shake Hands and Happily Pose for Photoshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132305https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132305Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:13:59 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Legislative Yuan President 韓國瑜 and Kuomintang caucus whip 傅崐萁 appeared together at a public event. A humorous remark by 韓國瑜 made 傅崐萁 laugh, signaling a possible political reconciliation and carrying significance for stability in Taiwan’s political landscape. With 99 Days to Go, 陳亭妃 Launches Her Second LINE Sticker Set, “妃妃,” to Keep 台南 People Company for the Long Haulhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132306https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132306Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:07:20 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Democratic Progressive Party Tainan mayoral candidate 陳亭妃 launched her second set of animated LINE stickers featuring “妃妃” with 99 days left before the election, strengthening everyday interaction with residents. The move weaves campaign messaging into daily life, building familiarity and engagement. Attracting 2.7 Trillion in Investment, Promoting 340 Billion in Private Participation and Recording 5 Straight Years With No New Borrowing: 陳其邁 Pursues Growth and Fiscal Responsibility as 高雄 Cuts Debt by 35.2 Billion Yuanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132307https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-15/index-en-p6.html#n2132307Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:05:48 +0900Taiwan風傳媒高雄市長陳其邁は6年間で産業投資2.7兆元、民間促参3,400億円を達成し、5年連続で新規借入ゼロ、債務削減352億円。経済成長と財政健全化の両立が評価された。