# AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-22 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 2 of 2

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 117 items from 6 sources; Japan, 55 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## 【RISE KANSAI 2026】Former Japan national soccer team player Ryūji Bando and contemporary artist Mai Miyake among those gathering! A preview of the session “Japanese Culture × Sports: A Cross-Disciplinary Lineup, from Tea Ceremony to Soccer”

- Published: 2026-08-22T09:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000023.000165475.html
- anchor: #n2154534
- Companies mentioned: RISE KANSAI実行委員会、一般社団法人ライズカンサイ、TENTIAL、IKOMA FC 奈良、NewsPicks、株式会社野村美術、Dior、ポーラ美術館、金沢21世紀美術館、京都芸術大学、大人の寺小屋 余白

Facts:
- Wednesday, August 26, 2026
- General admission: ¥9,900
- Students: ¥3,300
- VIP: ¥55,000
- Track record of doing business with more than 40 countries overseas
- 396 career J.League appearances
- 396 career J.League appearances and 109 goals

## Machine Pilates studio Miarce opens in Shimo-Akatsuka, Itabashi Ward, on Sept. 12!

- Published: 2026-08-22T09:09:27+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000022.000161752.html
- anchor: #n2154535
- Companies mentioned: CHART株式会社、Miarce

Facts:
- The 11,000-yen enrollment fee (tax included) will be waived
- Operates 25 locations of personal training gym CHART
- Small-group classes with a maximum of 8 people
- Opens on Sept. 12, 2026
- Launched the machine Pilates brand Miarce in July 2026

## The ultimate partner for everyone who runs! “Smart Dash App,” an app that visualizes the fastest route to a personal best, is now available

- Published: 2026-08-22T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000088742.html
- anchor: #n2154545
- Companies mentioned: Smart Dash、株式会社いいんじゃ

Facts:
- Built a database of running performance and other data from more than 1,100 people, including professionals and amateurs
- “Running assessment sessions” for juniors (for elementary school students in grade 4 through junior high school students in grade 2) are also currently being held at 4 venues in the Kanto region.

## MINMI celebrates 24 years since her debut! Fans rejoice in her hometown of Osaka

- Published: 2026-08-22T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000022.000099436.html
- anchor: #n2154544
- Companies mentioned: MINMI、APOLLO、KENTY GROSS、HIPPY、タワーレコード、日本武道館、SBI MUSIC CIRCUS OSAKA、RISE KANSAI 2026、別府温泉ぶっかけフェス BOB2026、メモリード、SNAIL RAMP、SCHOOL BUS RECORDS、日本クラウン、原爆の語り部 被爆体験者の証言の会

Facts:
- 24th debut anniversary
- 200 fans packed the venue
- The start of her 25th year since debut
- Oct. 8, 2026
- Doors open 18:00
- Show starts 19:00
- Drew an audience of 4,000

## Launched “Reply Builder for Your Boss,” which lets you paste what your boss said and generate a response you can send as is

- Published: 2026-08-22T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000025.000139371.html
- anchor: #n2154543
- Companies mentioned: スキルブリッジ株式会社、Aile

Facts:
- 3 ways to phrase it

## Prepare for rising prices! How to get ready for what’s ahead with electricity bills

- Published: 2026-08-22T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000077.000052192.html
- anchor: #n2154542
- Companies mentioned: 伊藤忠エネクス株式会社、㈱AnPrenergy、JEPX、エナリス、エプコ、日経BP

Facts:
- Track record of supporting more than 100 new electricity providers
- 17 years since launching the electricity business
- From fiscal 2026 onward
- Sept. 8, 2026

## Workshop on applications for educational institutions newly seeking accreditation as certified Japanese-language education institutions 【Aug. 29, 2026 (Sat.)】

- Published: 2026-08-22T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000108.000048317.html
- anchor: #n2154541
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人外国人材活躍支援協会、CSAF、BTS言語学院、日本学習アカデミー、ゆうちょ銀行

Facts:
- 参加費： 1人15,000円（税込）

## Announcement: “KASHIMA ANTLERS SEASON BOOK 2026/27” now on sale

- Published: 2026-08-22T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000298.000087317.html
- anchor: #n2154540
- Companies mentioned: KASHIMA ANTLERS、明治安田Ｊ１百年構想リーグ、AFCチャンピオンズリーグ

Facts:
- Sale price: 1,650 yen (tax included)

## What is a “fact book,” something many PR professionals don’t know about? A campaign announcing an expert guide to the “fact book,” the most powerful PR tool for dramatically improving the rate at which stories are published by helping readers understand a company’s background and making interviews easier to arrange

- Published: 2026-08-22T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000801.000033279.html
- anchor: #n2154539
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社カレー総合研究所、井上戦略PRコンサルティング事務所

Facts:
- Appears in more than 100 media outlets annually
- Provides management guidance to more than 500 companies

## 1 in 2 people in their 40s and 50s say they are experiencing a “midlife crisis.” How should we live the second half of our lives? — “Even When You Become an Older Man,” by Shinji Hayashi, who has spent 29 years observing adults in Shibuya, is now on sale

- Published: 2026-08-22T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001614.000018193.html
- anchor: #n2154538
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ディスカヴァー・トゥエンティワン、野村総合研究所、note、Amazon、楽天ブックス、Kindle、bar bossa、BOSSA RECORDS、フェアグランド、バッカーナ＆サバス東京、レコファン、DU BOOKS、幻冬舎、産業編集センター

Facts:
- 53.0% said they were “experiencing a midlife crisis” or “might be experiencing one”
- 野村総合研究所が40～59歳の正社員男女2,060人を対象に実施した調査
- Wine bar bar bossa, which has been operating in Shibuya for 29 years
- Open a Shop with 3 Million Yen
- Paperback edition / 208 pages
- ISBN: 978-4799333310

## [Feature] “45 Years Since Her Death: Lessons to Learn from Kuniko Mukoda, a Gateway to Middle Age” A conversation between Toshio Suzuki and Jun Fubuki, the Naoki Prize-winning “Omoide Trump,” and rare, previously unreleased audio from a lecture, among other material, featured on 新潮QUE

- Published: 2026-08-22T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003228.000047877.html
- anchor: #n2154537
- Companies mentioned: 新潮社、文春文庫、文藝春秋、スタジオジブリ、新潮文庫、かごしま近代文学館、週刊新潮、Foresight、新潮QUE

Facts:
- 45 years since her death
- At the young age of 51
- People in their 40s
- 2400 yen per month
- 24000 yen per year
- 800 yen per month

## The new arc of “Mushoku Tensei III,” the [Chaos Breaker Arc], begins! Voice actors Yumi Uchiyama, Ai Kayano, Konomi Kohara, Reina Ueda, Shion Wakayama and others give an in-depth look at its highlights! A message from Rikiya Koyama, voice of Perugius, the “Armored Dragon King”: “This is the pillar of the new arc!!”

- Published: 2026-08-22T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003839.000064643.html
- anchor: #n2154536
- Companies mentioned: ABEMA、MFブックス、「無職転生Ⅲ」製作委員会、「無職転生」製作委員会、「無職転生Ⅱ」製作委員会

Facts:
- The series has surpassed 18 million copies in cumulative circulation (print and digital)
- “ABEMA Premium,” at 1,180 yen per month (tax included)
- “ABEMA Premium with Ads,” at 680 yen per month (tax included)

## AFP: China considers bid to host the 2028 聯合國 climate summit

- Published: 2026-08-22T11:47:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608220045.aspx
- anchor: #n2155115
- Companies mentioned: 聯合國、法新社、UNFCCC、Joe Biden、Barack Obama、川普

Facts:
- China, with a population of 1.4 billion and a vast manufacturing sector

## Tropical Storm Zitan forms, with no direct impact on Taiwan's weather

- Published: 2026-08-22T11:44:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608220044.aspx
- anchor: #n2155116
- Companies mentioned: 中央氣象署

Facts:
- Tropical Storm Zitan, designated No. 19
- Center located at 21.3 degrees north latitude
- Moving at 6 kilometers per hour
- 中心氣壓995百帕
- Maximum sustained winds near the center: 18 meters per second
- Average radius of 7-level winds: 80 kilometers
- Center located at 18.0 degrees north latitude
- Moving at 18 kilometers per hour
- 中心氣壓965百帕
- maximum sustained winds near the center of 35 meters per second
- Average radius of 7-level winds: 180 kilometers
- Average radius of 10-level winds: 60 kilometers

## Sluggish housing market weighs on China land-sale revenue, down 3成 in January-July

- Published: 2026-08-22T11:44:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202608220043.aspx
- anchor: #n2155117
- Companies mentioned: 中国财政部

Facts:
- Down 30.8% year over year
- Down 21.2% year over year
- Up 6.8% year over year
- Down 24.8% year over year
- Up 6.7% year over year
- Up 6.1% year over year
- Down 2.2% year over year
- Up 7.2% year over year
- Up 14.9% year over year
- Down 14.5% year over year

## 8旬灣生植田勝也返台尋根 懷念彰化糖廠歲月

- Published: 2026-08-22T11:43:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608220042.aspx
- anchor: #n2155118
- Companies mentioned: 彰化糖廠、彰化製糖所、新高製糖株式會社、台灣糖業股份有限公司

Facts:
- 86-year-old Ueda Katsuya
- Ueda Katsuya was just 5 when he was repatriated
- His younger sister, about 2 years old
- In 1953, Ueda Katsuya's father returned to Amami Oshima with his new wife and the children they later had

## Writer 白樵 looks back on 10 years of life and death intertwined in new work, 'Paris Love Sutra'

- Published: 2026-08-22T11:43:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202608220041.aspx
- anchor: #n2155112
- Companies mentioned: 白樵、張愛玲、米蘭．昆德拉、時報文學獎、台灣文學金典獎、Openbook年度好書獎

Facts:
- Lost 16 kilograms in a short period
- A serious illness at age 29

## Will blue and white parties jointly propose a drone bill? 黃國昌: Awaiting the blue camp's unified version

- Published: 2026-08-22T11:41:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608220040.aspx
- anchor: #n2155113
- Companies mentioned: 民眾黨、國民黨、國防部、經濟部

Facts:
- Annual budget cap of NT$40 billion
- 210 billion to buy 210,000 unmanned vehicles
- Next year's defense budget also tops 1 trillion yuan

## China's humanoid robot leader Unitree Robotics loses 331.8 billion in market value in 2 days

- Published: 2026-08-22T11:40:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202608220039.aspx
- anchor: #n2155114
- Companies mentioned: 宇树科技、香宵资本、世界机器人大会

Facts:
- Unitree Robotics' market value has fallen by nearly 70 billion yuan (about NT$331.8 billion)
- After its opening price surged to 1,100 yuan per share on the first day
- Its intraday low fell more than 7%, touching 636 yuan
- It closed at 672.41 yuan that day
- Compared with its first-day closing market value of 341.772 billion yuan
- Research and education accounted for as much as 73.60% of humanoid robot revenue
- Revenue from clear industrial applications such as smart manufacturing and intelligent inspection accounted for 29.29% of industry applications
- A 629.44% surge compared with the issue price of 150.8 yuan
- Closed at 845 yuan

## AI dividends drive the economy; 主計總處 forecasts per capita GDP near $50,000 in 2027

- Published: 2026-08-22T11:26:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608220038.aspx
- anchor: #n2155050
- Companies mentioned: 主計總處、中經院

Facts:
- Economic growth reaches 11.05% this year
- Growth is still expected to reach 6.04% next year despite a high base
- Per capita GDP is set to climb to $49,874
- Nearing the $50,000 mark
- The exchange rate is based on the average rate in the week before the forecast, at about 32.35 yuan
- Next year, the government will distribute NT$10,000 in cash to everyone

## 3 Argentina players face FIFA suspensions and fines after brawl following World Cup final

- Published: 2026-08-22T11:17:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608220037.aspx
- anchor: #n2155002
- Companies mentioned: FIFA、阿根廷足球協會（AFA）、體育仲裁法庭（CAS）

Facts:
- Leandro Paredes suspended for 10 matches
- Thiago Almada suspended for 1 match
- Almada fined $30,000
- Argentina coach Roberto Ayala also suspended for 3 matches and fined $30,000
- FIFA requires AFA to allocate $100,000 for an anti-racism program
- Argentina received $34 million in tournament prize money from FIFA at this World Cup

## US Vice President Vance returns home to campaign, sets sights on 2028 presidential election

- Published: 2026-08-22T11:14:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608220036.aspx
- anchor: #n2155001
- Companies mentioned: JD Vance、川普、Marco Rubio、Emerson College、The Hill

Facts:
- 川普's approval rating has fallen to 33%

## 44 yellow mudslide alerts, including Sandimen in Pingtung and Taoyuan in Kaohsiung

- Published: 2026-08-22T11:05:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608220035.aspx
- anchor: #n2154988
- Companies mentioned: 農業部農村發展及水土保持署、中央社

Facts:
- 44 yellow mudslide alerts
- 2 yellow alerts for large-scale landslides
- Mudslide alert outlook for the next 24 hours

## 謝淑薇女雙吞敗 WTA辛辛那提網賽止步4強

- Published: 2026-08-22T11:02:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608220034.aspx
- anchor: #n2154987
- Companies mentioned: WTA、辛辛那提女網賽、國際女子網球協會、拉脫維亞、奧斯塔朋科、比利時、坎培、俄羅斯、潘諾娃

Facts:
- Lost 3-6
- Lost 5-7
- 止步4強
- No. 5 seeds in women’s doubles
- The 8th game
- Fought hard to save 2 set points
- Took a 4-1 lead
- Saved 2 match points

## Japan forecasts Typhoon Saudel's path; it is set to head toward Okinawa's main island next week

- Published: 2026-08-22T10:57:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608220033.aspx
- anchor: #n2154926
- Companies mentioned: 日本氣象廳、琉球新報、沖繩氣象台

Facts:
- 中心氣壓970百帕
- maximum sustained winds near the center of 35 meters per second
- Maximum instantaneous wind speed of 50 meters per second

## Trump-Xi meeting reportedly planned for September; US military aircraft flies over Taiwan Strait to demonstrate commitment to Indo-Pacific

- Published: 2026-08-22T10:55:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608220032.aspx
- anchor: #n2154864
- Companies mentioned: 美國第七艦隊、中國「環球時報」、中央社

Facts:
- Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to visit the United States in September

## Waste catches fire and explodes in vacant lot in Tainan's Annan District, injuring several people; city government to investigate

- Published: 2026-08-22T10:37:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608220031.aspx
- anchor: #n2154855
- Companies mentioned: 台南市消防局、環保局、環境部化學署、Facebook

Facts:
- Ammonia detector tubes registered a maximum reading of 20 ppm
- 3 police and firefighters and 11 members of the public injured and taken to hospital
- Spread to 11 households
- Gas explosion also affected 57 households

## 魯拉與川普通話逾1小時 巴美關係緊繃中維持溝通

- Published: 2026-08-22T10:32:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608220030.aspx
- anchor: #n2154851
- Companies mentioned: 魯拉、川普、巴西、美國、聯合國、俄烏、中東

Facts:
- 針對部分巴西出口商品加徵25%關稅
- 巴西10月總統大選
- 9月紐約聯合國大會

## US-Canada trade talks enter final stretch; 川普 says deal expected

- Published: 2026-08-22T10:28:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608220029.aspx
- anchor: #n2154852
- Companies mentioned: 美國、加拿大、墨西哥、Leger、安大略省

Facts:
- Trade deal to be finalized before new tariffs threatened by 美國 take effect on the 22nd
- 18 months of strained relations
- Impose 50% tariffs on Canadian goods worth about $20 billion
- 56%的加拿大人希望卡尼不要再做出任何讓步
- Tariffs on cars made in Canada cut from 25% to 15%
- Tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum will also be halved to 25%

## Tesla and other automakers recall 4.3 million vehicles in China, the largest such recall in history

- Published: 2026-08-22T10:22:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608220028.aspx
- anchor: #n2154844
- Companies mentioned: テスラ、吉利汽車、小鵬汽車、小米、零跑汽車

テスラを含む9社が中国で約430万台の車両をリコール。緊急時にドアが開けにくい設計が原因で、中国史上最大規模となった。

## Weather agency issues heavy rain advisory; short-duration intense rainfall is likely

- Published: 2026-08-22T10:16:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608220027.aspx
- anchor: #n2154839
- Companies mentioned: 中央氣象署

Facts:
- Localized heavy rain or torrential rain is possible in Tainan City, Kaohsiung City and Pingtung County
- Localized heavy rain is possible in areas south of central Taiwan

## With midterm elections in mind, 川普 eases restrictions on ground beef import tariffs

- Published: 2026-08-22T10:16:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608220026.aspx
- anchor: #n2154840
- Companies mentioned: 川普、真實社群、美國農業部、美國農業事務聯合會

Facts:
- Up to 300,000 metric tons of products will be exempt from out-of-quota tariffs over the next 90 days
- Pledged to sell at 25% below market price
- 美國農業部 estimates total beef consumption will reach 29.4 billion pounds this year

## US Seventh Fleet confirms P-8A aircraft flew over Taiwan Strait

- Published: 2026-08-22T10:14:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608220025.aspx
- anchor: #n2154835
- Companies mentioned: アメリカ第七艦隊、アメリカ海軍

Facts:
- A US Navy P-8A Poseidon patrol aircraft

## Revelations of 五角大廈 interference in news independence; senior military newspaper executive fired

- Published: 2026-08-22T10:13:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608220024.aspx
- anchor: #n2154836
- Companies mentioned: 星条旗報、哥倫比亞廣播公司、五角大廈、國防部、林肯號

Facts:
- Has served as publisher of Stars and Stripes since 2007

## Thunderstorms halt ground operations at 高雄機場; some flights may be delayed

- Published: 2026-08-22T10:05:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608220023.aspx
- anchor: #n2154809
- Companies mentioned: 交通部民用航空局、中央氣象署、高雄機場

Facts:
- 高雄機場 suspends ground operations starting at 8:34 a.m.

## Slope work on the Southern Cross-Island Highway; traffic on the Lidao section allowed through in 4 time slots daily starting 8/24

- Published: 2026-08-22T10:05:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608220022.aspx
- anchor: #n2154810
- Companies mentioned: 交通部公路局、關山工務段

Facts:
- From the 24th.
- Through December 31
- Traffic allowed through in 4 time slots daily
- 10 a.m. to 10:20 a.m.
- 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
- 2 p.m. to 2:10 p.m.
- 3 p.m. to 3:10 p.m.
- 5 p.m. to 8 a.m. the following day

## Localized rainfall in Tainan tops 250 mm; 南化水庫 fills and overflows

- Published: 2026-08-22T09:58:52+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608220021.aspx
- anchor: #n2154743
- Companies mentioned: 台鐵、台南市災害應變中心、台南市政府水利局、曾文水庫、烏山頭水庫、南化水庫

Facts:
- 279 mm in Anping District
- 261 mm in North District
- 252 mm in Yongkang District
- The highest hourly rainfall was 59.5 mm in North and Yongkang districts
- 58 mm in Guiren District
- 56 mm in Anping District
- The highest 10-minute rainfall was 15 mm in South District
- 14.5 mm in North, Annan and Guiren districts
- 13.5 mm in Anping District
- Total pumping across the city reached 4.92 million tons
- The effective storage rate has surpassed 80%
- The 2 reservoirs hold a total of about 430 million metric tons

## Vietnamese former lawmaker avoids criminal liability after fatally hitting teenage girl, prompting Gen Z mobilization demanding justice

- Published: 2026-08-22T09:48:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608220020.aspx
- anchor: #n2154678
- Companies mentioned: 越南國家電視台（VTV）、河內律師事務所、紐約時報（The New York Times）、BBC、Threads

Facts:
- Thùy, an 18-year-old Vietnamese woman who had just finished taking the university entrance exam
- May 30 last year
- 越南國家電視台（VTV） reported the accident on its flagship news program on the 17th
- 紐約時報（The New York Times） wrote on the 19th that
- The New York Times Facebook page shared a link to the report on the 20th
- Nearly 30,000 likes in less than a day
- More than 2,000 comments
- Nearly 900 comments

## Wu Derong: Prepare for heavy rain before 8/25; Typhoon Saudel should not be underestimated

- Published: 2026-08-22T09:48:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608220019.aspx
- anchor: #n2154679
- Companies mentioned: 中央氣象署、氣象應用推廣基金會、歐洲（ECMWF）

Facts:
- A low-pressure belt and southwesterly winds will affect the area before the 25th, bringing a risk of heavy rain in the southwest.
- Winds will remain westerly on the 27th and 28th, passing over northern Taiwan before moving into Fujian
- The weather will improve slightly on the 26th
- 24 to 34 degrees Celsius in the north
- 24 to 32 degrees in central Taiwan
- 23 to 30 degrees in the south
- 23 to 33 degrees in the east

## 諾多恩 debated Taiwan issues, saying national security is not his strong suit; 川普 praised his honesty

- Published: 2026-08-22T09:42:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608220018.aspx
- anchor: #n2154672
- Companies mentioned: 諾多恩、川普、葛蘭姆、諾曼、麥馬斯特、福斯新聞

Facts:
- November midterm elections
- The party's primary runoff debate on the 18th of this month
- Died suddenly in July due to a heart problem

## Guo Li, a rights activist over China's tainted milk powder scandal, faces transnational repression after going into exile in Canada

- Published: 2026-08-22T09:19:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608220017.aspx
- anchor: #n2154548
- Companies mentioned: 蒙特利爾全球安全研究所

Facts:
- At least 30 million infants and young children developed kidney stones as a result
- Sentenced by authorities to 5 years in prison for extortion

## Heavy rain has caused flooding on some sections; 台鐵 trains are operating at reduced speeds between Yongkang and Bao'an

- Published: 2026-08-22T09:18:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608220016.aspx
- anchor: #n2154549
- Companies mentioned: 台鐵、中央氣象署

Facts:
- Starting at 6:30 a.m. today
- A Level 1 emergency response team was established at 6:50 a.m.

## Heavy rain warning for Tainan, Kaohsiung and Pingtung; localized heavy rain south of Taichung, Nantou and Yunlin

- Published: 2026-08-22T09:16:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608220015.aspx
- anchor: #n2154550
- Companies mentioned: 中央氣象署、中央社

Facts:
- Localized heavy rain or torrential rain is possible in Tainan City, Kaohsiung City and Pingtung County
- Localized heavy rain is possible in the mountainous areas of Taichung and Nantou and areas south of Yunlin

## Taipei's Feicui Reservoir Management Bureau Director Lin Yuyi suspected of misappropriating public funds; released on NT$300,000 bail

- Published: 2026-08-22T09:04:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608220014.aspx
- anchor: #n2154530
- Companies mentioned: 北市翡翠水庫管理局、廉政署、台北地檢署、台北市政府、政風處

Facts:
- 諭令林裕益30萬元交保

## Frugal living can leave you poorer! Japanese experts reveal the 3 things wealthy people spend money on to grow richer

- Published: 2026-08-22T11:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11150853
- anchor: #n2154928

A Japanese financial adviser analyzed the spending habits of wealthy people, saying that building wealth depends not on extreme frugality but on investing in oneself, buying time and investing in high-quality surroundings. The adviser also highlighted the success of a 43-year-old stock-market investor.

## Not just engineers! Study reveals “these jobs” are being reshaped by AI; what Taiwanese workers should know

- Published: 2026-08-22T11:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11158122
- anchor: #n2154927
- Companies mentioned: OpenAI、University of Pennsylvania、World Economic Forum、International Labour Organization

The development of generative AI is prompting the redesign of work processes across many occupations beyond engineering. Taiwanese workers should take note, as the ability to use AI will be key to their competitiveness in the future.

## Weather forecast/Typhoon Saudel may make landfall in Taiwan! “5 days of torrential rain across Taiwan, with alerts reaching purple” — timing of closest approach revealed, with a look at its path and impact

- Published: 2026-08-22T10:59:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11158441
- anchor: #n2154929

The 18th typhoon, ‘Saudel,’ may make landfall in Taiwan, bringing 5 days of torrential rain. It is expected to come closest on the 27th and 28th, and weather experts warn that its threat should not be taken lightly.

## 全民普發1萬反欠債28萬？作家曝6.9兆國債「勞保破產風險」：發錢根本以債養債

- Published: 2026-08-22T10:54:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11158506
- anchor: #n2154930

台灣政府計劃2027年普發每人1萬元，作家漂浪島嶼批評此舉實為借新債還舊債，國債累計將達6.9兆元，每人平均負債近28萬元，恐引發勞保破產與國家財政危機。

## Not cod or tuna! Don’t eat these 5 popular fish in Taiwan every day; nutritionist warns they could make you gain weight

- Published: 2026-08-22T10:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11158374
- anchor: #n2154931

Some of the 5 fish commonly eaten in Taiwan are high in fat and should not be eaten daily. A nutritionist recommends alternating fatty fish with white fish to get Omega-3 while managing calorie intake and avoiding weight gain.

## Taoyuan’s 10 hottest attractions of 2026: the mountain-and-water edition — can Daxi Old Street hold on to the top spot?

- Published: 2026-08-22T10:10:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11157658
- anchor: #n2154932
- Companies mentioned: 網路溫度計DailyView

《網路溫度計DailyView》 analyzed Taoyuan tourism data from 2024 to 2026 and announced its 10 most popular attractions. The trail along Laojie River had the most visitors, while natural attractions such as Jiaobanshan and Xiaowulai remained popular topics, showing that Taoyuan tourism has shifted from stopovers to in-depth travel.

## No salary after retirement, but could health insurance premiums actually go up? How much do people aged 65 pay each month? A breakdown of 3 eligibility categories

- Published: 2026-08-22T10:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11157975
- anchor: #n2154748

Health insurance premiums after retirement are determined by insured status, not age. Even people aged 65 and older may be able to reduce their costs through dependent coverage or subsidies.

## Didn’t buy egg yolk pastries from Chen Yao-Xun or Xiao Pan? Insiders highly recommend 1 shop for its crisp pastry and generous, not-too-sweet filling: a repeat-purchase favorite and top gift choice

- Published: 2026-08-22T10:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11157985
- anchor: #n2154747
- Companies mentioned: 不二坊、陳耀訓・麵包埠、小潘蛋糕坊、不二糕餅、林繼糕餅舖、法朋甜點烘焙坊、金葡萄蛋黃酥、雄二家、舊振南、鐵窗牌蛋黃酥

Ahead of the Mid-Autumn Festival, a 網路溫度計 survey found that 不二坊 retained its crown as netizens’ favorite egg yolk pastry brand, with 陳耀訓・麵包埠 and 小潘蛋糕坊 ranking second and third. The ranking reflects Taiwanese consumers’ strong appreciation for the flavor and quality of traditional pastries.

## 【新新聞】人物》從軍校走進九二一災區協助災民、國軍 葉啓斌熬過父親好幾個月不和他說話的無悔選擇

- Published: 2026-08-22T09:50:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/5544299
- anchor: #n2154749

國軍人員葉啓斌在九二一大地震後進入災區，透過與一名失去家人的小女孩對話，體認到心理支援的重要性。即使父親反對，他仍堅持無悔的選擇。

## 【新新聞】Is it more than just “zombie vape” that kids are inhaling? Ye Qibin: Understand their loneliness first to have a chance of bringing them back

- Published: 2026-08-22T09:40:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/5544265
- anchor: #n2154750

Etomidate-laced e-cigarettes, known in Taiwan as “zombie smoke bombs,” are spreading among young people. Psychiatrist 葉啓斌 has focused on the loneliness underlying addiction and emphasized the importance of understanding and support.

## Northern Taiwan’s largest department store opens today, 8/22! Step right out of the MRT into a “38,000-ping mega mall with 500 brands”; see all the mall-wide deals

- Published: 2026-08-22T09:40:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11158083
- anchor: #n2154752
- Companies mentioned: 遠東Garden City、SOGO、LOPIA、樂天皇朝、IPPIKI、囕盈豚

台北SOGO大巨蛋B區「莫內花園」於8月22日試營運，標誌全區正式啟動。引進500品牌、3.6萬坪商業空間，強化台北市中心商業地位。

## Apply now for the latest 2026 home appliance subsidy! Starting 9/1, everyone can receive up to 5000; “if you qualify in 1 location, the money is deposited”—how to claim

- Published: 2026-08-22T09:40:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11158439
- anchor: #n2154751

澎湖県が家庭用生ごみ処理機の導入を支援する補助制度を2026年9月に開始。1台あたり最大5000元を補助し、資源循環と環境保護を推進。住民と地元機関が対象。

## 【新新聞】Interview》You have to find a way to see a child’s pain. Ye Qibin: Don’t mistake a cry for help from someone who is depressed for teenage rebellion

- Published: 2026-08-22T09:30:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/5544241
- anchor: #n2154753

Taiwanese psychiatrist 葉啓斌 has warned that rising suicide rates among young people are linked not to “adolescent rebellion” but to children's suffering, which can manifest as depressive symptoms. Parents and teachers need to recognize the psychological distress behind their behavior.

## Beijing Watch》China’s low birth rate alarm sounds! Marriage registration sites open in subway stations, banks and hospitals—why are young people still unwilling to marry?

- Published: 2026-08-22T09:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11158445
- anchor: #n2154754

Across China, marriage registration offices are increasingly being set up in subway stations, banks and parks, but young people's desire to marry and have children remains low. The limits of measures to address the declining birthrate are becoming clear.

## Behind the scenes》柯文哲 thinks the Kaohsiung race is so boring! Could the one with Charisma make 柯志恩 and 賴瑞隆 fight a close race?

- Published: 2026-08-22T09:20:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11157223
- anchor: #n2154756

With the 2026 Kaohsiung mayoral election entering its final four months, the KMT’s 柯志恩 faces the DPP’s 賴瑞隆. 柯文哲 has criticized the race as boring, but media reports say 柯志恩’s poll numbers are rising and the contest could turn around.

## 2027年普發現金一萬元！有機會加碼到2萬？最快何時領？最新領取管道、地方加碼金額一次看

- Published: 2026-08-22T09:15:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11158168
- anchor: #n2154757

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## .Commentary: U.S. debt tops 40 trillion, facing pressure from both within and abroad as its long-term outlook darkens

- Published: 2026-08-22T08:22:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11158378
- anchor: #n2154468

U.S. Treasury debt has exceeded $40 trillion, but political irresponsibility and geopolitical tensions could erode confidence in the long term. The decline in China's holdings and the trend toward “de-dollarization” are particular factors.

## Nvidia earnings report due next week! 14 of 20 quarters saw “three straight wins,” yet the stock has closed lower 3 times in a row; Jensen Huang must deliver an even bigger surprise

- Published: 2026-08-22T11:00:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6584090
- anchor: #n2154865
- Companies mentioned: 美光、高盛、Bespoke Investment

NVIDIA is scheduled to report its financial results on Aug. 26. It has delivered a “triple win” of beating earnings and revenue expectations and raising its forecast in 14 of the past 20 quarters, but its stock has fallen after each of the 3 most recent reports. The market is watching how trading reflects high expectations.

## 〈熱門股〉運價居高海運業揚帆 航海王4檔周漲幅2成上下

- Published: 2026-08-22T10:52:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6584038
- anchor: #n2154866
- Companies mentioned: 萬海(2615-TW)、四維航(5608-TW)、陽明(2609-TW)、慧洋-KY(2637-TW)

Surging freight rates have lifted shipping shares, including Wan Hai Lines and Yang Ming Marine Transport. Tight supply and demand, along with weather and geopolitical factors, are driving the gains, and the market expects the upturn to last through the end of the third quarter.

## Report: Apple slashes more than 200 positions, with Siri and Vision Pro teams hit hardest

- Published: 2026-08-22T10:30:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6584089
- anchor: #n2154867

Apple has cut more than 200 positions across its Siri and Vision Pro teams as it adjusts its AI and product strategies, shifting its focus to a new version of Siri and the development of smart glasses. The move reflects a reallocation of resources.

## Micron shares soar, but valuation remains low: Is it a commodity or an AI powerhouse?

- Published: 2026-08-22T10:02:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6584102
- anchor: #n2154682
- Companies mentioned: SK海力士、サムスン電子、アップル、インテル、長鑫記憶體

Micron shares have soared 700% in a year, but its valuation remains low because memory is viewed as a commodity. The CEO argues that it is foundational to AI strategy, but competition from China and industry structure pose risks. The trend reflects differing market views of semiconductor value.

## 〈熱門股〉金價飆破4600美元！3檔貴金屬ETF急拉 00708L周漲1成

- Published: 2026-08-22T09:35:52+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6584018
- anchor: #n2154683
- Companies mentioned: 元大證券、摩根大通、堡壘證券

International gold prices have topped $4,600, sending Taiwan's precious-metals ETFs sharply higher. In particular, 00708L rose more than 10% in a week, drawing increased investor interest.

## 〈Hot Stocks〉竑騰 scores 2 straight limit-up sessions as new capacity boosts second-half operations

- Published: 2026-08-22T09:34:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6583963
- anchor: #n2154684
- Companies mentioned: 輝達 (NVDA-US)

Equipment maker 竑騰 is seeing stronger performance as it brings new production capacity online in the second half, and its share price has surged. With AI-related demand expanding, orders are expected to extend into next year.

## U.S. Stock Market News Highlights, Aug. 22, 2026

- Published: 2026-08-22T09:09:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6583778
- anchor: #n2154685
- Companies mentioned: Tesla、Uber、Alphabet、Waymo、Anthropic、SpaceX、橋水基金

U.S. Treasury yields have risen for consecutive days, highlighting the limits of fiscal measures. Meanwhile, Tesla's Robotaxi rollout and Anthropic's preparations for an IPO are moving forward. The market remains uncertain.

## Why did Tesla shares jump? Robotaxi battle kicks off in Las Vegas, with approval to deploy up to 5000 vehicles in the first year

- Published: 2026-08-22T08:46:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6584087
- anchor: #n2154405
- Companies mentioned: Uber、Alphabet、Waymo、Motional、Zoox、Amazon、Hyundai Motor

テスラ has been authorized to operate up to 5,000 Robotaxis in Clark County, Nevada, sending its shares up more than 5%. The robotaxi market is moving toward a full-scale launch, with competition from Uber and Waymo.

## U.S. Treasury fails to rescue bond market? Long-term yields rebound for a second straight day, with the 30-year yield nearing 5.3% again

- Published: 2026-08-22T08:30:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6584101
- anchor: #n2154406
- Companies mentioned: フランス・パリ銀行、Creative Planning、Arca、Wilmington Trust

The U.S. Treasury Department expanded its buybacks of long-term bonds, but the market reacted negatively and yields rose again. Concerns about inflation and massive debt have cast doubt on the effectiveness of the policy.

## People with diabetes, take note! Could air pollution cause problems with your kidneys and eyes sooner?

- Published: 2026-08-22T09:01:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 照護線上
- Original: https://www.careonline.com.tw/2026/08/202608220800.html
- anchor: #n2154556

## Constipated every autumn? Can fruit and vegetable juice help? A TCM doctor debunks the myth and explains what to do - Heho Health

- Published: 2026-08-22T10:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | Heho健康
- Original: https://heho.com.tw/archives/385869
- anchor: #n2155057