AI News 180m Report

2026-08-22 15:00–18:00 JST

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One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 213 items from 6 sources; Japan, 28 items from 1 source.

One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

Japan | PR TIMES (continued)(28)

“みんなの塾探し” launches condition-matching search and condition-based review filtering

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Established: February 2020

Companies mentioned:株式会社WAKERZ、みんなの塾探し

“みんなの塾探し” launches a “Juku and Classroom Comparison” feature for viewing up to 3 schools side by side

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 301, 1-3-1 Kita-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0061
  • Established: February 2020

Companies mentioned:株式会社WAKERZ、みんなの塾探し

LIMI feu to hold a soft opening of its LIMI feu TAIPEI DOME SOGO store in Taiwan from Saturday, August 22

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:LIMI feu

From Fukuoka to the Kanto region: supporting communities affected by the August Reiwa 8 Chiba torrential rains!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Regarding the disaster caused by heavy rain beginning August 13, 2026
  • From Friday, August 21, 2026
  • Through Monday, Nov. 30, 2026

Companies mentioned:assie, Productions - Fukuoka .、千葉県、日本赤十字社、一般社団法人日本自動車連盟(JAF)

Japanese eel and cuisine restaurant うなぎ 和食 大穀 to offer its “Matcha Parfait,” featuring 10 types of sweets, from Tuesday, August 25 to Wednesday, September 30

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 10 types of sweets
  • 1,200 yen (tax included)
  • 10 locations in Saitama Prefecture
  • 54th anniversary

Companies mentioned:株式会社ニュー富士、エクストフェデレーション、うなぎ 和食 大穀、Honda Cars 川越、ジュネス・エンタープライズ、ニューフジフーズサービス、スカイプラザ

“DAY DREAM OSAKA,” an urban culture event bringing together music, food, fashion, art and more, to be held September 13 at キャノピーbyヒルトン大阪梅田

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • <Admission> 3,000 yen (includes 1 drink)
  • Table for 4: 44,000 yen (includes 1 bottle of champagne)
  • Table for 6: 66,000 yen (includes 1 bottle of champagne)
  • Table for 8: 88,000 yen (includes 2 bottles of champagne)
  • Currently operates about 50 properties in 15 countries and regions worldwide
  • Plans to open 40 or more properties going forward

Companies mentioned:キャノピーbyヒルトン大阪梅田、株式会社Five Group、株式会社DANJI、DANJI JAPAN、ヒルトン、キャノピー・ホテルズ

“Classic Dessert Plate,” featuring 3 flavors, makes its debut at MAISON CLASSIC SALON, with panoramic views of Takanawa Gateway Station

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Price: 1,600 yen (tax included)
  • Available from 14:00 to 19:00

Companies mentioned:CLASSIC INC.、MAISON CLASSIC SALON、MAISON CLASSIC FACTORY

Report on the “2026-27 SEASON TIP-OFF PARTY”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 400 people
  • From Monday, September 7
  • Tuesday, September 22 (public holiday)
  • Thursday, October 8

Companies mentioned:沖縄バスケットボール株式会社、沖縄サントリーアリーナ、沖縄セルラー電話株式会社、株式会社ホット沖縄、株式会社琉球銀行、千葉ジェッツ、パース・ワイルドキャッツ、茨城ロボッツ、アルバルク東京、群馬クレインサンダーズ

The anime “Duel Masters LOST: The Boy of Condemnation” will begin streaming on Friday, October 9, 2026!!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original隔週金曜21:00から
  • 4 episodes in total
  • Sold since 2002, for more than 20 years

Companies mentioned:株式会社小学館集英社プロダクション、小学館、J.C.STAFF、SMDE、Wizards of the Coast、Shogakukan、WHC、ShoPro

AppHarbr publishes guidelines for addressing “forced-click ads” in mobile apps

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Forced-click ads
  • In-app ad quality management solution

Companies mentioned:AppHarbr、Five Media Marketing Ltd.

【緑の風リゾート きたゆざわ】Back by popular demand! All-you-can-eat Hokkaido red snow crab!!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Available from Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026

Companies mentioned:緑の風リゾートきたゆざわ、野口観光マネジメント株式会社

“F1.5,” a photo session where 3 photographers shoot the same 30-minute period, to be held Sept. 18 at Tango Studio in Tokyo

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original1つの会場に、3つの背景を配置し、1枠30分を3人のカメラマンが順番に受け持ち
  • Early-bird registration (13,200 yen, tax included) is open through Aug. 31
  • Participation fee: 16,500 yen (tax included)
  • At least 10 photos per person will be delivered by email

Companies mentioned:株式会社ヒーリングソリューションズ、写真撮影パーティー「F1.5」、アルゼンチンタンゴ教室「Chiqué」

Taiwan | 風傳媒(21)

Stop adding baking soda when cleaning your washing machine!Expert uses 1 inexpensive item to “flush out a whole tub of seaweed”;years-old mold and grime float up on their own

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

A Japanese cleaning expert warned of the risks of misusing baking soda and bleach to clean washing machines. The article introduces safe, low-cost cleaning methods recommended by experts, drawing strong consumer interest.

55 companies offer more than 1,000 jobs!Kaohsiung Labor Bureau recruitment event draws 502 applications

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Kaohsiung City Labor Bureau held a large recruitment event, with 55 companies offering more than 1,000 jobs。It attracted 502 applications and achieved a preliminary matching rate of 48.6%, helping job seekers connect with diverse industries。

A return to childhood!Grandparents’ Day brings three generations together to learn and play, weaving happy family memories through photography, painting, picture books and traditional toys

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

The Kaohsiung City Education Bureau held a Grandparents’ Day event to encourage interaction among three generations through photography, painting and traditional games, strengthening family memories。The heartwarming event highlighted the importance of intergenerational bonds。

2026 Harbor Forum opens!Ocean Affairs Council joins hands with National Sun Yat-sen University, NKUST and Japanese and Korean partners to deepen port-city exchanges

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

The Ocean Affairs Council teamed up with National Sun Yat-sen University, NKUST and Japanese and Korean partners to hold the “2026 Harbor Forum,” discussing the transformation and ocean governance of port cities including Kaohsiung, Yokohama and Busan to deepen international exchanges and cooperation。

Companies mentioned:國立中山大學、國立高雄科技大學、臺灣港務股份有限公司

Breaking the crisis of mother-tongue disconnection!Taoyuan’s Hakka immersion classes top 2,000 students for a record high, with 3 distinctive courses bringing the language into daily life

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

The Taoyuan City Government’s Hakka Affairs Department has promoted Hakka immersion education for 10 years, with enrollment topping 2,000 students in academic year 115。The program has also expanded to childcare for infants from 0 years old, combining AI with local culture to deepen mother-tongue transmission and advance cultural preservation and educational innovation。

He was injured in the US-Iran war!Qatar hit by the fallout, slashes government budget by 30% to avert a fiscal black hole

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

The economy of neighboring Qatar has been hit hard after a U.S.-Israeli coalition went to war with Iran, forcing the government to cut its budget by 30% and sharply reduce foreign aid.

Companies mentioned:エクソンモービル、高盛(Goldman Sachs)

The 3rd Kaohsiung World Cup Ballroom Dance Championship concludes!Dancers from 33 countries gather in the port city to “take Kaohsiung to the world”

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

The third Kaohsiung World Cup Ballroom Dance Championship drew competitors from 33 countries, with a Ukrainian couple winning the professional Latin title。The event raised Kaohsiung’s international profile and promoted local talent development, carrying significance both internationally and locally。

Companies mentioned:中華電信、神腦國際

Finding your way through a career change!Kaohsiung vocational training helps 160 people transform their careers;graduate shares how starting from scratch led to a professional path

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

The Kaohsiung City Labor Bureau held an opening ceremony for vocational training, with 160 trainees enrolled in 8 classes to change careers through professional training。Former trainees shared success stories of starting from scratch, encouraging new participants to seize the opportunity。

Companies mentioned:生力美食、保時捷高雄廠

Greenery can be fashion-forward too!Kaohsiung startup 共生制所 blends plants and ecology to create dark-style aesthetics

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

「共生制所」, a venture by young entrepreneurs in Kaohsiung, is developing a store that combines plants and ecological design with a dark aesthetic. With support from the Youth Bureau, it is accelerating its expansion into exhibitions and commercial spaces.

Companies mentioned:京站時尚廣場、高雄市政府青年局

Forget the Daxin Tianlong raincoat!Insiders are switching to 1 brand for its strong waterproofing, easy on-and-off design and quick-drying, quality feel:keeps commuters dry in torrential rain

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

With the arrival of the rainy season, motorcycle commuters and delivery workers are paying close attention to their choice of rain gear. Posts on Dcard prompted a flurry of comments emphasizing waterproofing and ease of putting on and taking off, with Check2Check and 天徳牌 among the recommended brands.

Companies mentioned:Check2Check、天徳牌、オードモン

《尼古喵喵》 ban sparks debate over creative freedom。Hsueh Chao-chi:If same-sex marriage is acceptable, should an animated character smoking really mean the show has to be taken down?

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

The Japanese animation 《尼古喵喵》 has sparked controversy after being taken down over scenes showing smoking。Candidate Hsueh Chao-chi criticized the move as potentially leading to thought censorship, stressing that creative freedom and tobacco control should go hand in hand rather than conflict。

New rules at 1 Taiwanese bank take effect 9/1!Withdrawals and transfers affected, with the limit slashed to just NT$20,000;account holders who miss the notice may be unable to withdraw their deposits

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Starting 2026年9月1日, E.SUN Bank will impose a daily withdrawal and transfer limit of NT$20,000 on dormant accounts with no transactions for more than 3 years and balances below NT$10,000。The measure is intended to prevent fraud and money laundering and affects millions of users。

Companies mentioned:台灣銀行、台新銀行、中華郵政、合作金庫、台北富邦銀行、永豐銀行、台灣企銀、兆豐銀行

TikTok pays big to settle!U.S. Justice Department fines it US$400 million for violating children’s privacy law

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

TikTok reached a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice and will pay 400 million dollars over violations of the law protecting children's personal information. This is one of the largest settlements related to COPPA and has major implications for corporate privacy management.

Companies mentioned:ByteDance、Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

Beijing Watch》 Hong Kong Alliance case verdict!Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung found guilty of “inciting subversion”;did calls to “end one-party rule” lead to a 10-year sentence?

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

The High Court of Hong Kong convicted 支聯会, 李卓人, 鄒幸彤 and others of “inciting subversion.” It is the first High Court ruling under the national security law, raising questions about the boundaries of political speech.

Defense drone procurement shrouded in secrecy?Huang Kuo-chang proposes a “Taiwan version of Blue UAS”:don’t let the budget go down the drain

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Taiwan People’s Party Chairman Huang Kuo-chang criticized the secretive defense drone procurement process, saying the budget had surged without building up the industry。He proposed drawing on the U.S. military’s Blue UAS system, stressing transparency and industry support to avoid wasting taxpayers’ money。

Companies mentioned:創未來科技

Will holding a Taiwan Compatriot Permit make you a “Chinese citizen”?New mainland China exit-entry rules take effect 9/15!Exit restrictions and phone checks;3 groups may be unable to return to Taiwan

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

China will implement new entry and exit regulations from September 15, 2026, allowing it to restrict people from leaving the country on grounds including technology leaks and national security. Taiwanese people holding Taiwan Compatriot Permits are also covered, posing significant risks to businesspeople.

SOGO expands to the Taipei Dome 3》Retail complex finally complete!Targeting annual revenue of ten billion, how will Huang Ching-wen help Garden City shed its old department-store image?

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Original台北大巨蛋内の遠東Garden Cityが全区域オープン。SOGO会長・黄晴雯氏は年間売上100億円を目指し、次世代消費者の獲得とブランド刷新を推進。

Companies mentioned:遠東SOGO

Trump’s 3-day delay no help!U.S.-Canada trade talks officially collapse, Washington hits neighbor with 50% tariffs

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Trade negotiations between the United States and Canada collapsed, and the United States announced it would impose 50% tariffs on Canadian goods worth 20 billion dollars. Canada also announced retaliatory measures, deepening uncertainty over the future of the North American trade agreement.

“Stored materials” from Tainan’s Annan explosion revealed!Firefighting page reveals why rain makes it more dangerous:not an ordinary vacant-lot fire

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Industrial waste illegally dumped on vacant land in Tainan's Annan District caught fire and exploded, injuring people during firefighting operations. The risk of a chemical incident is high because of the waste's reaction with rainwater, making this more than a simple fire. Ensuring residents' safety and reviewing waste management are urgent priorities.

Breaking/Typhoon Jinlavi forms “right at Taiwan’s doorstep”!Paths of 3 typhoons revealed;CWA says it could strengthen into a severe typhoon and head straight for Taiwan

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Three typhoons are swirling across the northwestern Pacific as Typhoon No. 20, Jinlavi, forms and approaches Taiwan。The Central Weather Administration has not upgraded its status but warned of heavy rain。Saudel could head straight for Taiwan and poses the greatest threat。

Companies mentioned:日本氣象廳、交通部中央氣象署

Legislator bribery case》Hsu Yung-ming’s 7-year sentence turns into acquittal!He laments how a notorious remark about “smearing” hurt people:the New Power Party went downhill from there

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Taiwan’s High Court reversed the ruling on appeal, acquitting former New Power Party chairman Hsu Yung-ming in the legislator bribery case。The case highlights controversies in the interaction between the judiciary and the media and has had a far-reaching impact on the survival of small parties。

Companies mentioned:太平洋流通投資公司

Taiwan | 鉅亨網(6)

Goldman raises gold bullish position to 60%!Gold price target reaches US$5,500;silver could climb to US$90 within three months

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

Goldman Sachs raised its bullish gold position to 60%, forecasting that gold could reach US$5,500 and silver could hit US$90 within three months。A shift in Federal Reserve policy and options hedging mechanisms are providing support, signaling continued institutional investment。

U.S.-Canada trade talks collapse!Trump imposes 50% tariffs on some Canadian goods;Carney announces retaliation

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

Original米加貿易交渉が決裂し、米国がカナダ製品に50%の関税を課した。カナダは報復を宣言。両国間の経済的緊張が高まっている。

Bessent failed to rescue Treasuries but sparked the “dollar-debasement trade”!Dollar falls as gold and Bitcoin rise

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bason expanded buybacks to curb long-term Treasury yields, but the effect was temporary. The dollar weakened while gold and Bitcoin rose, fueling interest in the “debasement trade.”

Companies mentioned:野村証券、Manulife Investment Management、博通、モルガン・スタンレー・アセット・マネジメント、Lombard Odier、バンク・オブ・アメリカ、ブリッジウォーター・アソシエーツ、NVIDIA

Could Treasury yields burst the U.S. stock market bubble?Analysts warn of rising risks from high valuations and AI circular financing

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

Rising U.S. Treasury yields, together with high valuations for U.S. stocks and the risks of circular financing for AI investment, are heightening market anxiety. This could trigger the bursting of a bubble.

Companies mentioned:Alphabet、高盛、連邦準備制度理事会(FRB)

Estate and Gift Tax Act amendment passes third reading! 6 key takeaways, including scrapping the 300,000 installment threshold and ending the practice of making others “pick up the tab”

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan passed amendments to the Estate and Gift Tax Act on third reading in response to a Constitutional Court ruling. The changes scrap the 300,000 installment threshold and require recipients to bear a proportional share of deemed estate tax, improving tax fairness and carrying significant implications for heirs and taxpayers.

Oil prices near a 1-month high batter tech stocks as funds rotate sharply; institutions flag 4 key events next week

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

Tensions in the Middle East pushed oil prices higher and U.S. stocks lower. However, corporate earnings remain strong, and the expansion of AI investment is drawing attention. A central bank annual meeting and major corporate earnings reports are scheduled for next week.

Companies mentioned:富蘭克林證券投顧、Google、Marvell Technology、Nvidia、Salesforce、Crowdstrike、HP、Best Buy

Taiwan | 照護線上(1)

Waist circumference, weight or blood sugar: Which is a better predictor of high blood pressure risk?

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 照護線上

Summary not yet available

Taiwan | Heho健康(1)

A Chinese medicine professor explains the solar terms / “End of Heat”: summer heat subsides and autumn arrives! Eat duck and drink sour plum soup to ward off illness and disaster and dispel all internal heat - Heho Health

Published ・ Source Taiwan | Heho健康

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • August 23 at 10:19 a.m. marks the official start of “End of Heat”

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