AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-22 15:00–18:00 JST｜Page 3 of 3https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-15/index-en-p3.htmlOne 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.en “みんなの塾探し” launches condition-matching search and condition-based review filteringhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-15/index-en-p3.html#n2155983https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-15/index-en-p3.html#n2155983Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:49:19 +0900JapanPR TIMES “みんなの塾探し” launches a “Juku and Classroom Comparison” feature for viewing up to 3 schools side by sidehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-15/index-en-p3.html#n2155918https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-15/index-en-p3.html#n2155918Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:37:27 +0900JapanPR TIMES LIMI feu to hold a soft opening of its LIMI feu TAIPEI DOME SOGO store in Taiwan from Saturday, August 22https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-15/index-en-p3.html#n2155851https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-15/index-en-p3.html#n2155851Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:29:53 +0900JapanPR TIMES From Fukuoka to the Kanto region: supporting communities affected by the August Reiwa 8 Chiba torrential rains!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-15/index-en-p3.html#n2155852https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-15/index-en-p3.html#n2155852Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:24:05 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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 30https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-15/index-en-p3.html#n2155803https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-15/index-en-p3.html#n2155803Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES “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https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-15/index-en-p3.html#n2155802https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-15/index-en-p3.html#n2155802Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES “Classic Dessert Plate,” featuring 3 flavors, makes its debut at MAISON CLASSIC SALON, with panoramic views of Takanawa Gateway Stationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-15/index-en-p3.html#n2155801https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-15/index-en-p3.html#n2155801Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Report on the “2026-27 SEASON TIP-OFF PARTY”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-15/index-en-p3.html#n2155800https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-15/index-en-p3.html#n2155800Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES The anime “Duel Masters LOST: The Boy of Condemnation” will begin streaming on Friday, October 9, 2026!!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-15/index-en-p3.html#n2155799https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-15/index-en-p3.html#n2155799Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES AppHarbr publishes guidelines for addressing “forced-click ads” in mobile appshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-15/index-en-p3.html#n2155734https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-15/index-en-p3.html#n2155734Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:56:35 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【緑の風リゾート きたゆざわ】Back by popular demand! All-you-can-eat Hokkaido red snow crab!!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-15/index-en-p3.html#n2155735https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-15/index-en-p3.html#n2155735Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:55:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES “F1.5,” a photo session where 3 photographers shoot the same 30-minute period, to be held Sept. 18 at Tango Studio in Tokyohttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-15/index-en-p3.html#n2155736https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-15/index-en-p3.html#n2155736Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:48:41 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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 ownhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-15/index-en-p3.html#n2160560https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-15/index-en-p3.html#n2160560Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:59:42 +0900Taiwan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 applicationshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-15/index-en-p3.html#n2160561https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-15/index-en-p3.html#n2160561Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:51:52 +0900Taiwan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 toyshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-15/index-en-p3.html#n2160562https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-15/index-en-p3.html#n2160562Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:49:21 +0900Taiwan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 exchangeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-15/index-en-p3.html#n2160563https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-15/index-en-p3.html#n2160563Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:47:45 +0900Taiwan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。 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 lifehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-15/index-en-p3.html#n2160564https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-15/index-en-p3.html#n2160564Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:46:12 +0900Taiwan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 holehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-15/index-en-p3.html#n2160565https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-15/index-en-p3.html#n2160565Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:45:00 +0900Taiwan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. The 3rd Kaohsiung World Cup Ballroom Dance Championship concludes！Dancers from 33 countries gather in the port city to “take Kaohsiung to the world”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-15/index-en-p3.html#n2160566https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-15/index-en-p3.html#n2160566Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:43:33 +0900Taiwan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。 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 pathhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-15/index-en-p3.html#n2160567https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-15/index-en-p3.html#n2160567Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:41:47 +0900Taiwan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。 Greenery can be fashion-forward too！Kaohsiung startup 共生制所 blends plants and ecology to create dark-style aestheticshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-15/index-en-p3.html#n2160568https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-15/index-en-p3.html#n2160568Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:40:19 +0900Taiwan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. 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 rainhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-15/index-en-p3.html#n2160569https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-15/index-en-p3.html#n2160569Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:38:57 +0900Taiwan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. 《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？https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-15/index-en-p3.html#n2160570https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-15/index-en-p3.html#n2160570Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:38:23 +0900Taiwan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 depositshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-15/index-en-p3.html#n2155985https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-15/index-en-p3.html#n2155985Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:57:12 +0900Taiwan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。 TikTok pays big to settle！U.S. Justice Department fines it US$400 million for violating children’s privacy lawhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-15/index-en-p3.html#n2155986https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-15/index-en-p3.html#n2155986Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:40:09 +0900Taiwan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. 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？https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-15/index-en-p3.html#n2155987https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-15/index-en-p3.html#n2155987Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:16:41 +0900Taiwan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 drainhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-15/index-en-p3.html#n2155988https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-15/index-en-p3.html#n2155988Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:09:38 +0900Taiwan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。 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 Taiwanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-15/index-en-p3.html#n2155989https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-15/index-en-p3.html#n2155989Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:05:22 +0900Taiwan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？https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-15/index-en-p3.html#n2155738https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-15/index-en-p3.html#n2155738Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:49:27 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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。 Trump’s 3-day delay no help！U.S.-Canada trade talks officially collapse, Washington hits neighbor with 50% tariffshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-15/index-en-p3.html#n2155739https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-15/index-en-p3.html#n2155739Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:45:00 +0900Taiwan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 firehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-15/index-en-p3.html#n2155740https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-15/index-en-p3.html#n2155740Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:41:21 +0900Taiwan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 Taiwanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-15/index-en-p3.html#n2155741https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-15/index-en-p3.html#n2155741Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:24:48 +0900Taiwan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。 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 therehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-15/index-en-p3.html#n2155742https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-15/index-en-p3.html#n2155742Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:12:25 +0900Taiwan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。 Goldman raises gold bullish position to 60%！Gold price target reaches US$5,500；silver could climb to US$90 within three monthshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-15/index-en-p3.html#n2160495https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-15/index-en-p3.html#n2160495Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:10:03 +0900Taiwan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 retaliationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-15/index-en-p3.html#n2155922https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-15/index-en-p3.html#n2155922Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:10:06 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網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 risehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-15/index-en-p3.html#n2155674https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-15/index-en-p3.html#n2155674Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:40:06 +0900Taiwan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.” Could Treasury yields burst the U.S. stock market bubble？Analysts warn of rising risks from high valuations and AI circular financinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-15/index-en-p3.html#n2155675https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-15/index-en-p3.html#n2155675Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:31:11 +0900Taiwan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. 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”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-15/index-en-p3.html#n2155676https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-15/index-en-p3.html#n2155676Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:08:44 +0900Taiwan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 weekhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-15/index-en-p3.html#n2155677https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-15/index-en-p3.html#n2155677Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:06:16 +0900Taiwan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. Waist circumference, weight or blood sugar: Which is a better predictor of high blood pressure risk?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-15/index-en-p3.html#n2160627https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-15/index-en-p3.html#n2160627Sat, 22 Aug 2026 17:01:21 +0900Taiwan照護線上 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 Healthhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-15/index-en-p3.html#n2160680https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-15/index-en-p3.html#n2160680Sat, 22 Aug 2026 17:01:54 +0900TaiwanHeho健康