# AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-22 21:00–24:00 JST

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 52 items from 3 sources; Japan, 8 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## 周天成世錦賽不敵日本好手 2度奪銅寫台灣男單第1

- Published: 2026-08-22T23:43:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608220225.aspx
- anchor: #n2166280
- Companies mentioned: 周天成、奈良岡功大

Facts:
- Now 36 years old
- World No. 6
- World No. 11
- 21-17
- 11-21
- 10-21
- After a 4-year wait

## Belarusian journalist sanctioned by Czech Republic; court rules he had worked for Russian intelligence agency

- Published: 2026-08-22T23:33:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608220224.aspx
- anchor: #n2166278
- Companies mentioned: 捷克國家安全情報局、俄羅斯軍事情報局、Essential Communication、Rosatom、布拉格電訊報、海外同胞權利保護與支持基金會、俄羅斯不朽軍團

Facts:
- Given 30 days to leave the country
- At least since 2020

## South China Morning Post: US and China compete to court Southeast Asia into AI camps

- Published: 2026-08-22T23:23:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202608220223.aspx
- anchor: #n2166192
- Companies mentioned: OpenAI、Anthropic

Facts:
- 29 countries sign agreement to become founding members
- The US-led Pax Silica has 24 members

## Taiwan Lottery's Daily Cash 539 draw No. 115204: 1 first-prize ticket wins

- Published: 2026-08-22T23:03:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608220222.aspx
- anchor: #n2166190
- Companies mentioned: 台彩公司

Facts:
- Prize of NT$8 million
- 145 second-prize tickets win
- NT$20,000 prize per ticket
- 88 first-prize tickets win
- NT$5,000 prize per ticket
- First prize: 7 winning tickets
- NT$50,000 prize per ticket

## Migrant boat sinks off Tunisia; at least 13 missing, 2 rescued

- Published: 2026-08-22T22:51:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608220221.aspx
- anchor: #n2166069
- Companies mentioned: 突尼西亞人權觀察組織、路透社、突尼西亞國民警衛隊

Facts:
- At least 13 Tunisians missing
- 2 rescued
- 7 members of the same family

## Cheng Li-wun: AI era will create a new generation of Taiwan's protective mountains

- Published: 2026-08-22T22:41:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608220220.aspx
- anchor: #n2166068

KMT Chair Cheng Li-wun called at the Junior Chamber International Taiwan annual conference for Taiwan to leverage AI and the transition to net zero, expanding its strengths from semiconductor hardware to traditional industries and services to build a new generation of protective mountains.

## Rainfall in Wandan, Pingtung, nears 300 mm; southern Taiwan braces for heavy to torrential rain

- Published: 2026-08-22T22:35:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608220219.aspx
- anchor: #n2166064
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、氣象署

Facts:
- 299 mm in Wandan Township, Pingtung County
- 274.5 mm in Siaogang District, Kaohsiung City
- 243 mm in Shanshang District, Tainan City
- 200 to 340 mm in Kaohsiung and Pingtung
- 200 to 300 mm in Tainan City and the Hengchun Peninsula
- 150 to 250 mm in Chiayi County
- 250 to 400 mm in mountainous areas of Pingtung
- 200 to 340 mm in mountainous areas of Kaohsiung City
- 200 to 300 mm in mountainous areas of Tainan City
- 150 to 250 mm in mountainous areas of Chiayi County
- 500 to 800 mm in low-lying areas of Pingtung County
- 500 to 700 mm in low-lying areas of Kaohsiung City

## 泰國中華會館: Chinese ambassador's speech was not known in advance; a few did not follow the resolution

- Published: 2026-08-22T22:34:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608220218.aspx
- anchor: #n2166065
- Companies mentioned: 泰國中華會館、中國駐泰使館、駐泰代表處、中央社、復旦大學

Facts:
- 泰國中華會館 was established in 1947
- The “Sun Yat-sen lectures” have been held since 1993
- Former President Ma Ying-jeou and former KMT Chair Hung Hsiu-chu served as keynote speakers in 2024 and 2025, respectively

## Lions and Elephants managers wage a long-running 'battle'; Lin Yueh-ping urges umpires to exercise their authority

- Published: 2026-08-22T22:30:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608220217.aspx
- anchor: #n2166066
- Companies mentioned: 中信兄弟、統一7-ELEVEn獅、中央社

Facts:
- In the top of the 4th inning, Brothers manager平野惠一 had just seen the result of a video review

## Hourly rainfall in Tokyo tops 120 mm; Japan Meteorological Agency briefly issues level-4 alert

- Published: 2026-08-22T22:26:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608220216.aspx
- anchor: #n2166063
- Companies mentioned: 日本気象庁、日本放送協会（NHK）

Facts:
- Level-4 danger alert

## Southwesterly winds bring destructive heavy rain; work and classes suspended in Tainan, Kaohsiung and Pingtung on the 23rd

- Published: 2026-08-22T22:24:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608220215.aspx
- anchor: #n2166061
- Companies mentioned: 台南市政府、高雄市政府、屏東縣政府、中央氣象署

Facts:
- Accumulated rainfall exceeded 250 mm in some areas
- Total pumping volume across the city was 8.6 million metric tons
- 全台累積雨量第1名為屏東萬丹鄉新庄國小測站298毫米

## Waste catches fire and explodes in Tainan's Annan District, injuring 15; Huang Wei-che rushes back to Taiwan to offer condolences

- Published: 2026-08-22T22:22:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608220214.aspx
- anchor: #n2166062
- Companies mentioned: 台南市、中央社

Facts:
- Caused 15 injuries
- Spread to 11 households
- Gas explosion affects 57 households
- 22 vehicles of various types, including fire engines, ambulances, disaster assessment vehicles and passenger cars
- Burned area approximately 15 square meters

## 瓊斯盃台灣藍4強不敵美國 無緣晉級冠軍戰

- Published: 2026-08-22T22:11:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608220213.aspx
- anchor: #n2166060
- Companies mentioned: 台灣藍、美國加州大學爾灣分校、中國男子籃球職業聯賽（CBA）

Facts:
- 台灣藍隊今天4強戰以71比96不敵美國加州大學爾灣分校
- Lost by 25 points at the final buzzer
- Kuo Chun-yen scored 17 points in 19 minutes on the court
- Raymond contributed 12 points
- Raymond contributed 12 points and 10 rebounds
- Lang Sung-hsin scored 14 points
- 本場台灣藍僅登錄10名球員

## Jordan pitches 6 scoreless innings to lead the Lions over the Elephants; body stiffness prevents him from pitching the 7th

- Published: 2026-08-22T22:07:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608220212.aspx
- anchor: #n2166058
- Companies mentioned: 統一7-ELEVEn獅隊、中信兄弟隊

Facts:
- Won 5-3
- Earned his 6th win of the season
- ERA also fell to 1.31
- Reached the 120 innings needed to compete for the ERA title
- 82.2 innings accumulated this season

## Falling foot traffic prompts LV to close several flagship stores in southwest China

- Published: 2026-08-22T22:06:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202608220211.aspx
- anchor: #n2166059
- Companies mentioned: ルイ・ヴィトン、Louis Vuitton、上海良棲品牌管理有限公司、貴圈、新京報貝殼財經、天眼查App、新浪網

Facts:
- Store sales exceeded RMB 10 million
- LV store foot traffic in China fell more than 40% year over year in the 2nd quarter of 2026

## Thailand shifts tourism policy, prioritizing value over volume and targeting quality and economic benefits

- Published: 2026-08-22T21:59:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608220210.aspx
- anchor: #n2165997
- Companies mentioned: 泰國觀光局、Unithai Trip、Agoda、泰國公共電視台

Facts:
- About 19.76 million foreign visitors
- China ranked first with 3.33 million visitors
- Tourism revenue was about 957.6 billion baht
- About NT$932.6 billion

## World Humanoid Robot Games open in Beijing, with more than 2,000 robots competing

- Published: 2026-08-22T21:53:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202608220209.aspx
- anchor: #n2165935
- Companies mentioned: 北京市人民政府、中央廣播電視總台、丁寧

Facts:
- 2,056 robots
- 51 competition events
- 1,301 matches
- 666 teams
- Jumped nearly 3 meters high

## Residents oppose self-funded land readjustment in Nanping, Donggang, Pingtung; protest with banners at briefing

- Published: 2026-08-22T21:49:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608220208.aspx
- anchor: #n2165936
- Companies mentioned: 屏東縣政府

Facts:
- 48% of the land in the readjustment area is publicly owned
- If 30% of landowners and land area in the zone consent, an organizing committee can be applied for with the county government
- Establishing a land readjustment association requires the consent of more than half of the landowners and land area

## Taiwan Lottery's Daily Cash 539 draw No. 115204

- Published: 2026-08-22T21:42:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608220207.aspx
- anchor: #n2165934
- Companies mentioned: 台彩

Facts:
- Winning number: 09
- 3-Star winning number: 331
- 4-Star winning number: 5962

## Bear attack reported in Aomori Prefecture, Japan; foreign tourist bitten on the arm

- Published: 2026-08-22T21:42:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608220206.aspx
- anchor: #n2165932
- Companies mentioned: 十和田市政府、消防部門、獵友會

Facts:
- At around 10:10 a.m. today
- The man was about 30 years old

## Weng Hsiao-ling says inquiry about special presidential funds was read but unanswered; Presidential Office says it replied that day

- Published: 2026-08-22T21:40:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608220205.aspx
- anchor: #n2165933
- Companies mentioned: 國民黨、總統府

Facts:
- 總統府國務機要費新台幣3000萬元
- Cut by NT$10 million
- Freeze NT$20 million

## Short-duration heavy rain in New Taipei; flooding on Tamsui Old Street has receded

- Published: 2026-08-22T21:39:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608220204.aspx
- anchor: #n2165931
- Companies mentioned: 新北市政府、中央氣象署

Facts:
- Water had reached halfway up a motorcycle tire
- Nearly 6 p.m.
- 8 p.m.

## Swedish royal family visits 阿爾托大學 in Finland as the 2 countries deepen cooperation

- Published: 2026-08-22T21:32:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608220203.aspx
- anchor: #n2165930
- Companies mentioned: 阿爾托大學、ICEYE

Facts:
- About 1,100 researchers at 阿爾托大學
- More than 1,200 papers
- Expected in 2027

## 訂位服務費收費標準 台灣虎航9/1起調整

- Published: 2026-08-22T21:24:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608220202.aspx
- anchor: #n2165869
- Companies mentioned: 台灣虎航、華航、長榮航空、星宇航空

Facts:
- For off-peak flights, the fee per passenger per flight segment will rise from NT$300 to NT$350
- For peak-season flights, the fee will rise from NT$400 to NT$450

## Luxury sales in China plunge; 25 major brands fall more than 10% in July

- Published: 2026-08-22T21:21:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202608220201.aspx
- anchor: #n2165818
- Companies mentioned: 路易威登、迪奧、古馳、愛馬仕、香奈兒、普拉達

Facts:
- MSCI China Index down 8.9% this year
- China's retail sales growth slows to 0.6% in July
- She previously spent more than US$10,000 a year on luxury goods

## Lai Ching-te backs Ho Hsin-chun, calling her outstanding and perceptive about local issues

- Published: 2026-08-22T21:13:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608220200.aspx
- anchor: #n2165816
- Companies mentioned: 獅子會、民主進步黨、中央社

Facts:
- NT$10,000 per person

## Protests mark the 58th anniversary of the Prague Spring in the Czech Republic; demonstrators urge vigilance against pro-Russia forces

- Published: 2026-08-22T21:13:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608220199.aspx
- anchor: #n2165817
- Companies mentioned: 捷克廣播電台、捷克電視台、文化，就是現在！、海盜黨

Facts:
- Funding for two public media outlets to be cut by 15%
- Annual budget to be cut by 1.4 billion koruna
- Could also lay off 450 to 700 employees

## Kaohsiung faces risk of torrential rain causing disasters; work and classes suspended on the 23rd

- Published: 2026-08-22T21:03:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608220198.aspx
- anchor: #n2165813
- Companies mentioned: 高雄市政府

Facts:
- Kaohsiung suspends work and classes tomorrow

## Heavy rain from a low-pressure zone prompts Tainan to suspend work and classes on the 23rd

- Published: 2026-08-22T21:01:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608220197.aspx
- anchor: #n2165814
- Companies mentioned: 台南市政府

Facts:
- Tainan suspends work and classes tomorrow (Aug. 23)

## Australia launches gun buyback plan; prime minister says Australian Capital Territory will join

- Published: 2026-08-22T20:59:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608220196.aspx
- anchor: #n2165752
- Companies mentioned: 澳洲首都特區、新南威爾斯州、伊斯蘭國、塔斯馬尼亞州、阿瑟港

Facts:
- Leaving 15 people dead
- The plan will launch on Nov. 2
- 澳洲首都特區 currently has 23,000 guns
- More than 7,000 licensed gun owners
- Nationwide gun numbers hit a record 4.1 million last year
- Leaving 35 people dead

## 主計總處 statistics: Households with 2 or fewer people exceed half for the first time; 1-person households outnumber 4-person households

- Published: 2026-08-22T20:55:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608220195.aspx
- anchor: #n2165688
- Companies mentioned: 主計總處

## German foreign minister criticizes 俄羅斯 for escalating attacks, pledges more aid to 烏克蘭

- Published: 2026-08-22T20:50:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608220194.aspx
- anchor: #n2165689
- Companies mentioned: 德國、烏克蘭、俄羅斯、北大西洋公約組織、聯合國、非政府組織、美國

Facts:
- €50 million in humanitarian aid
- €10 million

## Anutin's flurry of overseas visits: 泰國 seeks strategic autonomy and expands its diplomatic space

- Published: 2026-08-22T20:50:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608220193.aspx
- anchor: #n2165690
- Companies mentioned: 泰國、中國、俄羅斯、印尼、澳洲、紐西蘭、新加坡智庫尤索夫伊薩東南亞研究院、中央社

Facts:
- 泰國's first prime minister to officially visit 印尼 in 15 years
- 泰國's prime minister has not officially visited these countries in more than 10 years

## Police car and coach collide in northeast England, leaving several dead

- Published: 2026-08-22T20:50:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608220192.aspx
- anchor: #n2165691
- Companies mentioned: 英國警方、路透社、英國廣播公司、東北救護車局

Facts:
- 3:39 a.m.
- 14 ambulances

## Will Chiang Wan-an refrain from campaigning for Taiwan People's Party candidates? Kuo Cheng-liang warns that avoiding vote-splitting could backfire: Wu Yi-hsuan needs the most help

- Published: 2026-08-22T22:10:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11158554
- anchor: #n2166130

Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an announced that he would not personally campaign for the Taiwan People's Party candidate. Kuo Cheng-liang stressed the need for mutual support among candidates and launched criticism.

## When will the pension shortfall payments be made? Weng Hsiao-ling blasts Lai Ching-te over the budget, saying he treats the disadvantaged as hostages: Where are the mooncake orders?

- Published: 2026-08-22T21:55:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11158557
- anchor: #n2165998

Kuomintang lawmaker Weng Hsiao-ling deleted and froze Lai Ching-te's 30 million yuan national affairs fund, sparking a political storm. She rejected the Democratic Progressive Party's accusations of smearing her and criticized the government for failing to issue payments for military and civil service pensions and other livelihood needs, stressing that the budget must be rigorously reviewed.

## At launch of The Soul of the Soldier, Yen Teh-fa says the Republic of China was the only legitimate government to fight Japan

- Published: 2026-08-22T21:07:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11158577
- anchor: #n2166001
- Companies mentioned: 黎明文化公司

Veterans Affairs Council Minister Yen Teh-fa attended the launch of The Soul of the Soldier, stressing that the Republic of China was the only legitimate government to fight Japan and that the armed forces were the main force in the war. History must not be distorted.

## Could Taiwan stocks see a second leg down after the rebound? Du Jinlong reveals the best buying point: third-quarter range-bound trading is not over

- Published: 2026-08-22T21:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11158531
- anchor: #n2165753
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、鴻海、廣達、群聯

台股近期反彈後再度下跌，資深分析師杜金龍指出第三季箱型整理可能延續至國慶，建議投資者保持保守策略。他強調成交量和季線是關鍵指標，並預測真正的買點可能在雙十節後出現。

## Breaking: Heavy-rain holiday declared! One county announces work and class suspensions on 8/23; updates continue on holiday information for all 22 cities and counties

- Published: 2026-08-22T20:47:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11158576
- anchor: #n2165754

Pingtung County announced a countywide suspension of work and classes on August 23 because torrential rain posed a risk of disaster; most other cities and counties are operating normally. This article compiles the latest updates from all 22 cities and counties and information on rights related to rain holidays, providing timely reference for the public and businesses.

## After-hours international news: Why was 台積電's CoPoS suddenly delayed? Cheng Cheng-hua reveals Nvidia's strategic reversal in the chip race: AI chips may switch to 3D stacking

- Published: 2026-08-22T20:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11158503
- anchor: #n2165755
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、NVIDIA、騰旭投資

The delay in 台積電's CoPoS advanced packaging technology stems from limits on the size of AI chips and a strategic shift toward 3D stacking, said Cheng Zhenghua of 騰旭投資.

## The 2026 Houlong Cape of Good Hope Music Festival is underway at Xingang Elementary and Junior High School; young farmers' blueberry drinks sell out in 3 hours

- Published: 2026-08-22T20:17:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11158573
- anchor: #n2165756
- Companies mentioned: 苗栗縣永續莓果生產合作社、後龍鎮農會、湖東休閒農業區

Miaoli County promoted processed agricultural products at the music festival. Blueberry beer sold out in 3 hours, reflecting young consumers' strong interest in innovative farm products.

## Thousands of water guns bring a welcome cool-down! Taoyuan's Xinwu Mibao Road Run thrills the Pearl Coast, with a brand-new bubble obstacle course

- Published: 2026-08-22T20:13:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11158572
- anchor: #n2165757

The “2026 Rice Baby Road Run: Adventure at the Hakka Sea Season,” hosted by Taoyuan City, was held in Xinwu District, where thousands of parents and children made summer memories through water-gun battles and foam obstacle courses. The event drew attention as an experiential festival blending maritime Hakka culture and art.

## Cycling connects local life: 2026省府單車騎遇記 launches 3 routes for Low-Carbon Living Month

- Published: 2026-08-22T20:11:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11158571
- anchor: #n2165758
- Companies mentioned: 南投市、国家発展委員会

The “2026 Provincial Government Cycling Encounter,” held in Zhongxing New Village, Nantou, is a cycling event promoting low-carbon living and runs from Aug. 22 to Sept. 21. It aims to encourage residents to explore the town by bicycle, experience local shops and culture, and put environmentally friendly living into practice.

## Heavy-rain flooding on Gushan 3rd Road questioned; Water Resources Bureau says pumping station and flooded road are in different drainage areas, with additional units deployed

- Published: 2026-08-22T20:09:35+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11158570
- anchor: #n2165759
- Companies mentioned: 高雄市水利局、軍方

高雄市水利局 explained that the flooding on Gushan 3rd Road caused by heavy rain and the pumping station are in different drainage catchment areas. It is moving ahead with plans to strengthen soil and water conservation measures in coordination with 軍方.

## Buka Acid-Wash Massage opens a second branch! Hsu Yen-ning brings professional therapy into communities and helps women start businesses

- Published: 2026-08-22T20:07:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11158568
- anchor: #n2165760
- Companies mentioned: 楽舒康股份有限公司

Kaohsiung's “布卡洗酸按摩” opened its 2nd location in Lingya District. Founder Hsu Yen-ning is promoting community contributions and support for women entrepreneurs, and aims to transform the industry with “technology-based acid washing.”

## Liang Ci invites Lin Liang-chun and Miao Po-ya south to back soccer, promoting a youth sports card to boost grassroots athletics in Pingtung

- Published: 2026-08-22T20:05:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11158567
- anchor: #n2165761
- Companies mentioned: 大同石虎足球隊、屏東縣足球委員會

Pingtung mayoral candidate Liang Yu-ci proposed a monthly NT$200 youth sports card and invited Lin Liang-chun and Miao Po-ya to support grassroots soccer. The initiative aims to ease the burden on families, broaden access to sports, and strengthen the foundation for athletics in Pingtung.

## All 57 pumping stations activated amid heavy rain in Tainan! A total of 8.6 million tons pumped; flooding on Kunda Road expected to recede before noon

- Published: 2026-08-22T20:03:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11158566
- anchor: #n2165762

Tainan City responded to heavy rain by operating 57 pumping stations and draining 8.6 million tons of water. Floodwaters receded before noon, and the city announced plans to strengthen its disaster preparedness system.

## Fengwei Miaoli heads to the Central Taiwan Agricultural Expo, building a domestic foothold and expanding overseas

- Published: 2026-08-22T20:01:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11158565
- anchor: #n2165763

Miaoli County took part in the Central Taiwan Agricultural Expo under its “豊味苗栗” brand, seeking to expand sales channels for local farm products and raise brand awareness. It aims to deepen its presence in the domestic market and expand overseas.

## 9Lana’s “Spiral - RASEN” Acoustic Ver. to be surprise-released during Episode 45 of the TV anime BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity -! Available August 23!

- Published: 2026-08-22T23:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004973.000013546.html
- anchor: #n2166279
- Companies mentioned: 9Lana、Sony Music Labels、BLEACH、YouTube Music Weekend、nowri

Facts:
- It has been revealed that it will be surprise-released on Sunday, August 23.
- 23日22:00より
- CD release: September 9, 2026 (Wed.)
- Price: ¥3,300 (tax included)

## Taisho Gakuen High School’s FREESTYLE team “Da・luce” wins the All Japan High School Street Dance Climax 2026 FINAL!

- Published: 2026-08-22T23:11:06+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000127808.html
- anchor: #n2166191
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アドヒップ、Technics、FILA、ライフガード、（株）アドヒップ、CITTA' WORKS、KMミュージック、（株）フロンティアインターナショナル、パシフィコ横浜、キャットミュージックカレッジ専門学校

Facts:
- With 50 finalist teams competing from across Japan
- Preliminary round entrants: 183 teams
- 今年で32年を迎える世界中のストリートダンサーが憧れる世界最大級のストリートダンスコンテスト
- We hold more than 70 major contests and dance battles annually.

## “Blood Party Friday” Fan Meeting: Creating it together with everyone, the first in 2 years! Set for October 18, 2026 (Sunday) at New Pier Hall!

- Published: 2026-08-22T22:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000105.000115510.html
- anchor: #n2166067
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社OPENREC、株式会社 キョードー東京、mellow-fan

Facts:
- The “Blood Party Friday Fan Meeting 2026” will be held at New Pier Hall on Sunday, October 18, 2026.
- Day session: Doors open 13:15 / Show starts 14:00 / Ends 16:00 (tentative)
- Evening session: Doors open 17:15 / Show starts 18:00 / Ends 20:00 (tentative)
- ・[Day session] In-person ticket: ¥6,700 (tax included)
- ・[Evening session] In-person ticket: ¥6,700 (tax included)
- Nurse Plan: ¥6,000 (tax included)
- Michael Plan: ¥6,400 (tax included)
- ・[Day session] Upgrade ticket: +¥4,000 (tax included)
- ・[Evening session] Upgrade ticket: +¥4,000 (tax included)

## Recommended Renowned Dancers’ Dance Performance featuring 三代目 若柳吉三次

- Published: 2026-08-22T21:25:31+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000170049.html
- anchor: #n2165865
- Companies mentioned: 東京新聞、幸若知加子、若柳恵華、若柳鵬翁、二代目 若柳吉三次、正派若柳会、恵華乃会、華乃会、日本舞踊協会、京都大学、都留文科大学、出雲大社、富岡八幡宮、金王八幡宮

Facts:
- 60th Anniversary
- Advance tickets: 7,000 yen
- Tickets at the door: 7,500 yen

## 「ラーメン」という枠を超えて。芦屋で、新しいラーメン文化を。「麺処神社」が提案する、料理として楽しむ鶏白湯ラーメン

- Published: 2026-08-22T21:20:13+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000187558.html
- anchor: #n2165866
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社寿幸、麺処神社

Facts:
- 2,000 yen (tax included)
- 2,800 yen (tax included)
- 3,600 yen (tax included)
- 1,000 yen (tax included)

## You don’t have to change yourself. Fusosha releases self-understanding workbook “The Courage to Stay the Same”

- Published: 2026-08-22T21:17:21+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000189326.html
- anchor: #n2165867
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社変わらない勇気、株式会社扶桑社、リクルート系列会社、合同会社スループットワールド

Facts:
- Has supported more than 1200 people over 8 years
- Achieved annual sales of 20 million yen after starting a business
- Reports of 885 purchases have come in
- List price: 1,760 yen (tax included)

## Supporting Noto’s sake breweries! First-ever “Night Sake Marche” announced, featuring premium local sake from Ishikawa Prefecture

- Published: 2026-08-22T21:15:18+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000163104.html
- anchor: #n2165868
- Companies mentioned: 石川県酒造組合連合会、A___RESTAURANT

Facts:
- Sept. 4, 2026
- Limited to the first 80 people
- All 23 varieties of “hiyaoroshi”
- 15 sake breweries in Ishikawa Prefecture
- Advance tickets: 8,000 yen
- Tickets at the door: 8,500 yen

## 136名の鮨職人に理論を伝授した「すしログ」大谷が、酒蔵も惚れる若き名店「みつい」と、1日限りの特別日本酒ペアリング会を開催！

- Published: 2026-08-22T21:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000189271.html
- anchor: #n2165815
- Companies mentioned: すしログ、みつい、日本鮨酒文化振興協会、青空、すきやばし次郎、J.S.A.、WSET、日本醸造協会

Facts:
- Showcasing his unique “sake pairing theory,” which he has taught to more than 136 sushi chefs in total (as of August 22, 2026)
- After dining at more than 6,500 establishments in Japan and abroad
- A challenging qualification with a pass rate of around 13%–25%
- A premium gourmet experience limited to 9 guests per session (2 sessions, daytime and evening; 18 guests total)
- Fee: 44,000 yen (tax included)

## OpenAI slashes GPT-5.6 Sol prices by more than 20%! Takes on Anthropic and Chinese AI

- Published: 2026-08-22T22:11:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6584252
- anchor: #n2166070
- Companies mentioned: Anthropic、OpenAI

OpenAI cut the price of GPT-5.6 Sol by more than 20% to step up efforts to attract developers. The move aims to counter competition from China and Anthropic.

## Tesla Cybercab to debut in Texas on 9/3! Steering-wheel-free Robotaxi set to hit the road; can it replace Model Y?

- Published: 2026-08-22T21:08:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6584240
- anchor: #n2165937
- Companies mentioned: Zoox、Amazon

Tesla is scheduled to unveil its steering-wheel-free, fully autonomous Cybercab on Sept. 3. The company is accelerating tests in Austin ahead of a full-scale rollout of its Robotaxi service. A shift from the Model Y is also possible.

## Trump hints at deploying US military to intervene in bond market, sparking online debate

- Published: 2026-08-22T20:58:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6584282
- anchor: #n2165692

Former U.S. President Donald Trump said he would “deploy the U.S. military as a last resort” in response to rising yields in the U.S. Treasury market, drawing a wave of online criticism. The meaning of his remarks was unclear, but their political extremity was criticized.

## Glass substrates reach a critical mass-production phase! Samsung, Intel and 藍思 compete in TGV, with yields and customer certification key to success

- Published: 2026-08-22T20:10:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6584202
- anchor: #n2165693
- Companies mentioned: サムスン電機、インテル、藍思科技、Avaco、AVATEC、SKC、Absolics、大日本印刷、LG Innotek、台積電、新光電気、京東方A、肖特、康寧、輝達、博通

Against a backdrop of demand for AI and HPC, mass production of glass substrates is gaining momentum. Samsung, インテル, 藍思科技 and others are competing in TGV technology, with yields and customer qualification set to be key.