AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-23 06:00–09:00 JSThttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-06/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 28 items from 3 sources; Japan, 14 items from 2 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en Hsu Tso-sheng’s Viewpoint: From Maritime Empire to Intelligent National Power—The Reorganization of the Global Order and National Innovation Systemshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-06/index-en.html#n2177133https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-06/index-en.html#n2177133Sun, 23 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒In 2026, the global order is shifting toward competition over “intelligent national power” built on AI4S. Basic research and national innovation systems are becoming central to national power. Taiwan faces a lack of strategic integration. Yu Chien-hung’s Viewpoint: When Can the Taiwan Area Representing Neither the People’s Republic of China nor the Mainland Area Representing Neither the Republic of China Begin Dialectical Peace Consultations and Negotiations?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-06/index-en.html#n2177134https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-06/index-en.html#n2177134Sun, 23 Aug 2026 07:50:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Yu Chien-hung proposed a framework for dialectical peace consultations based on “the Taiwan Area representing neither the People’s Republic of China” and “the Mainland Area representing neither the Republic of China,” aiming to ease military tensions across the Taiwan Strait and promote dialogue on equal terms and with mutual respect. Hsieh Chin-fang Column: Who Is the Master of Weaponizing Trade?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-06/index-en.html#n2177135https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-06/index-en.html#n2177135Sun, 23 Aug 2026 07:40:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Professor 車維德 analyzes China’s weaponization of trade. He identified more than 600 cases of economic coercion over the past 30 years, with U.S. companies the most affected. Taiwan has also been hit through its agricultural exports, and he said coordination among democracies is important as a countermeasure. After an older adult develops dementia, who can help collect their pension? Is it enough to hand a passbook and ATM card to a child? Families need to understand 1 thinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-06/index-en.html#n2177137https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-06/index-en.html#n2177137Sun, 23 Aug 2026 07:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒When an older person develops dementia, family members need legal authority to properly manage the person’s pension and savings. Simply keeping the person’s bankbook or card is not enough and can create a risk of disputes within the family. Yao Wen-cheng’s Viewpoint: “Lawful Administration” Becomes a “Cybersecurity Vulnerability”! Assessing the Expansion-of-Powers Risks of Taiwan Tobacco and Liquor’s Alcohol实名制https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-06/index-en.html#n2177136https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-06/index-en.html#n2177136Sun, 23 Aug 2026 07:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒台湾菸酒公司因酒精实名制引发民众不满，学者姚文成批评此举侵犯个资隐私，呼吁改革管理方式。 Lin Ching-wen’s Viewpoint: The Tragedy of a Sanitation Worker Prosecuted for “Misappropriating Four Dollars”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-06/index-en.html#n2177138https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-06/index-en.html#n2177138Sun, 23 Aug 2026 07:20:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A Taichung sanitation worker was prosecuted for taking recyclable materials worth just 4.09 yuan, highlighting a systemic problem: there is no room for deferred prosecution in public servants’ corruption cases. The case has sparked discussion of judicial reform. Hsu Yung-hsiang Column: BTS Rejected by the Grammys, Left “Egg on Their Face”—Is the “Special Category” Discriminatory or a Sign of Recognition?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-06/index-en.html#n2177139https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-06/index-en.html#n2177139Sun, 23 Aug 2026 07:10:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒BTS rejected the Grammys’ newly created “Asia category” as discriminatory, sparking international debate over fairness in music. Opinion: The Next Battle in AI Competition—Energy, Infrastructure and National Governancehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-06/index-en.html#n2176927https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-06/index-en.html#n2176927Sun, 23 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The AI race is shifting from technology development alone to energy supply and infrastructure development, with cases in South Korea and Taiwan highlighting the importance of national governance. Opinion: Korean Media Bust the GDP Myth—Can a Ten-Thousand-Dollar Payment Cure Taiwan’s Industrial Ills?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-06/index-en.html#n2176928https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-06/index-en.html#n2176928Sun, 23 Aug 2026 06:50:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒South Korean media say Taiwan’s economic prosperity is concentrated in the semiconductor industry, while most people earn less than the average wage. The government is considering a cash payment of ten thousand dollars per person, prompting questions about whether everyone can truly share in the AI boom. Chang Ching-jui’s Viewpoint: Why Does More Interference Mean More Problems?—A Dialogue Between Thick-Black Theory and Mechanics-Based Managementhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-06/index-en.html#n2176929https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-06/index-en.html#n2176929Sun, 23 Aug 2026 06:45:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Chang Ching-jui, former acting president of National Taiwan University, analyzes workplace management from a physics perspective. He argues that “a first-rate manager does not manage everything, but knows what not to manage.” He compares Chinese officialdom’s management approaches, such as “patching the pot” and “pulling out the arrow,” with elastic recovery and anomalous oscillations in physics, offering managers advice on allocating their time and energy. Yu Tsu-wei’s Viewpoint: Insurance Marketing Stuck in “Product Thinking”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-06/index-en.html#n2176930https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-06/index-en.html#n2176930Sun, 23 Aug 2026 06:40:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Yu Tsu-wei, an associate professor at Chaoyang University of Technology, says the insurance industry should shift from “product thinking” to a customer-value-focused marketing model. He stressed the importance of corporate image, value choices and technology integration in meeting the challenges of a super-aged society. Opinion: Election Interference Is No Surprise; What Is Surprising Is That the DPP Always Latches Onto Ithttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-06/index-en.html#n2176931https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-06/index-en.html#n2176931Sun, 23 Aug 2026 06:27:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Ahead of Taiwan’s local elections, the Democratic Progressive Party has emphasized Chinese interference, while facing criticism over suspicions that it has used the judiciary to interfere in the election. The author takes issue with collusion between politics and the judiciary. Opinion: The Promises in Sustainability Reports—When a Crisis Hits, Can They Really Change Corporate Decisions?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-06/index-en.html#n2176932https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-06/index-en.html#n2176932Sun, 23 Aug 2026 06:25:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒In 2026, carcinogens were detected in cooking oil from 中聯油脂, affecting multiple food companies. The incident has raised questions about whether the food safety systems described in sustainability reports function in a crisis. Opinion: As Teachers Leave and Students Refuse to Attend School, the AI Tsunami Hitshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-06/index-en.html#n2176933https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-06/index-en.html#n2176933Sun, 23 Aug 2026 06:20:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan’s education system faces a triple crisis of teacher attrition, student absenteeism and advances in AI. Cooperation among schools, families and businesses is key to resolving it. My Daughter, I Was Young Too—Taking You to “Platform Nine and Three-Quarters”: Excerpt from A Man’s Second Romance (3)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-06/index-en.html#n2176797https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-06/index-en.html#n2176797Sun, 23 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒An essay in which a father writes about his feelings for his daughter while walking near her high school. It reflects deeply on memories of youth and the bond between parent and child. Why did NPO法人支エール set the support amount for the Housing Start Support Program at “up to 150,000 yen”?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-06/index-en.html#n2177202https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-06/index-en.html#n2177202Sun, 23 Aug 2026 08:34:45 +0900JapanPR TIMES Today, we will provide the labor and social security attorney exam【answer速報】! We have also decided to livestream an overall review and predictions for the passing score by an instructor!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-06/index-en.html#n2177204https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-06/index-en.html#n2177204Sun, 23 Aug 2026 08:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 3 titles from the “global bestselling series,” read in 25 countries, published simultaneously!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-06/index-en.html#n2177203https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-06/index-en.html#n2177203Sun, 23 Aug 2026 08:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Peace Match 2026, “Spreading a circle of smiles, passing the ball toward a peaceful future”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-06/index-en.html#n2177200https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-06/index-en.html#n2177200Sun, 23 Aug 2026 08:19:28 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【The long-awaited paperback edition!】Beloved by leading actors, athletes, businesspeople and others, the 2nd installment of the million-selling book that sparked a Nietzsche boom in Japan is finally available in paperback: “Supertranslation: Nietzsche’s Words II: Essential Edition”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-06/index-en.html#n2177193https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-06/index-en.html#n2177193Sun, 23 Aug 2026 08:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES The “official accounts of local shops and facilities” are the most trusted source of municipal information for Gen Z, at 39%. Mayors and council members are trusted by just 1%. Z-SOZOKEN（Z世代創造性研究所）conducted a survey on Gen Z’s attitudes toward municipal promotion.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-06/index-en.html#n2177198https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-06/index-en.html#n2177198Sun, 23 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES ヤオヨロ塾 holds formal worship and lecture event at Yasukuni Shrine｜Special program on learning about history and spiritual culturehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-06/index-en.html#n2177197https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-06/index-en.html#n2177197Sun, 23 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES “WAKASA Cafe 尾張津島店” opens Sunday, August 23!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-06/index-en.html#n2177196https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-06/index-en.html#n2177196Sun, 23 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES The long-selling title, with more than 50,000 copies sold, returns in a new edition! The limited-cover edition of “Supertranslation: Adler’s Words, Essential Edition — Limited Cover: Heisuke Kitazawa ver.” featuring an original cover illustration by 北澤平祐 is now on salehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-06/index-en.html#n2177195https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-06/index-en.html#n2177195Sun, 23 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Taking a moment to reflect on the Reiwa era, when values, trends and conventional wisdom keep changing at a dizzying pace…! “Reiwa Observation Diary 2026 Summer” airs Sunday, August 23, at 4 p.m.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-06/index-en.html#n2177194https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-06/index-en.html#n2177194Sun, 23 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES “SATONOWA® No.4” wins gold by visitor vote among more than 130 types of Japanese alcoholic beverages from 28 breweries nationwide! Tastings at the Gourmet Show held alongside the Tokyo Gift Show, and No.3 returns for sale at GOOD LIFE Fairhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-06/index-en.html#n2176864https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-06/index-en.html#n2176864Sun, 23 Aug 2026 06:15:12 +0900JapanPR TIMES [聯強] (Supplement to the announcement dated 115/7/24) Announcement by subsidiary PEER DEVELOPMENTS LTD. on the disposal of CONCENTRIX CORP. shareshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-06/index-en.html#n2176866https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-06/index-en.html#n2176866Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:51:49 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所A subsidiary of Synnex sold part of its stake in Concentrix Corp., raising about US$26.77 million. [華勝-KY] Announcement of the board of directors’ approval to establish a Mexican subsidiaryhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-06/index-en.html#n2176865https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-06/index-en.html#n2176865Sat, 22 Aug 2026 12:17:27 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所華勝-KYがメキシコでの100%子会社設立を決定。投資額は100万米ドル。 [華勝-KY] A public company or its subsidiary has made a new loan of at least ten million New Taiwan dollars, amounting to at least two percent of the public company’s net worth in its latest financial statementshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-06/index-en.html#n2176863https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-06/index-en.html#n2176863Sat, 22 Aug 2026 12:13:53 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所華勝-KY announced a loan of 63.23 million New Taiwan dollars to its Thai subsidiary to support operating needs. [華勝-KY] Announcement that the board of directors has approved the consolidated financial statements for the second quarter of ROC year 115https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-06/index-en.html#n2176862https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-06/index-en.html#n2176862Sat, 22 Aug 2026 12:09:32 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所華勝-KY announced its consolidated financial statements for the second quarter of ROC year 115. Net income after tax for the first half of the year was 193 million yuan, with earnings per share of 4.05 yuan. [沛爾生醫-創] announces that the par value of its shares will change from NT$10 to NT$0.5. Announcement period: Aug. 6, 115, to Nov. 5, 115.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-06/index-en.html#n2176861https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-06/index-en.html#n2176861Sat, 22 Aug 2026 08:00:03 +0900Taiwan沛爾生醫-創 announced that it will reduce the par value of its shares from 10 yuan to 0.5 yuan. The change has been approved by the Taiwan Stock Exchange, and the new shares will be listed on September 7, 115. The move is intended to improve market liquidity. 【上緯投控】公告本公司名稱由「上緯國際投資控股股份有限公司」更名為「上緯國際控股股份有限公司」，公告期間：115年6月11日至115年9月10日。https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-06/index-en.html#n2176860https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-06/index-en.html#n2176860Sat, 22 Aug 2026 08:00:03 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所上緯投控 (3708) changed its name from “上緯國際投資控股股份有限公司” to “上緯國際控股股份有限公司.” The change reflects a review of its corporate strategy, with a focus on strengthening oversight of businesses beyond investment. 【三晃】Announcement that the company's name will change from “三晃股份有限公司” to “國慶科技股份有限公司”; announcement period: July 1, 115, to Sept. 30, 115.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-06/index-en.html#n2176859https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-06/index-en.html#n2176859Sat, 22 Aug 2026 08:00:03 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所三晃股份有限公司 announced that it has changed its name to “國慶科技股份有限公司,” effective upon approval on June 29, ROC year 115. The move symbolizes a brand transformation, but there are no substantive changes to its business or ownership structure. Good Morning World》Typhoon Saudel could intensify into a severe typhoon; southern Taiwan braces for torrential rain. Tainan, Kaohsiung and Pingtung suspend work and classes todayhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-06/index-en.html#n2177205https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-06/index-en.html#n2177205Sun, 23 Aug 2026 08:47:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Gwangju Biennale Taiwan Pavilion controversy: Why did reports in 13 languages by European media disappear?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-06/index-en.html#n2177201https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-06/index-en.html#n2177201Sun, 23 Aug 2026 08:38:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA The “Ri-ryu” pairing becomes real: gold-medal partners 三浦璃來 and 木原龍一 announce their engagementhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-06/index-en.html#n2177199https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-06/index-en.html#n2177199Sun, 23 Aug 2026 08:20:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Trump 2.0’s first White House press secretary to leave; leading successors emergehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-06/index-en.html#n2176987https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-06/index-en.html#n2176987Sun, 23 Aug 2026 07:13:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 記憶體晶片價格飆高 輝達AI伺服器明年將漲逾15%https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-06/index-en.html#n2176858https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-06/index-en.html#n2176858Sun, 23 Aug 2026 06:19:08 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Heavy rain warning for Kaohsiung and Pingtung; other counties and cities should watch for localized downpourshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-06/index-en.html#n2176857https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-06/index-en.html#n2176857Sun, 23 Aug 2026 06:14:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA “How many years does it take to recoup startup costs?” The real state of financinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-06/index-en.html#n2177066https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-06/index-en.html#n2177066Sun, 23 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japanm3.com 【Manga】Something amiss at a cafe on a day off? A colleague’s overwhelming influencehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-06/index-en.html#n2177065https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-06/index-en.html#n2177065Sun, 23 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japanm3.com 【Manga】Right before the OSCE, there’s no time to enjoy summer…??https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-06/index-en.html#n2177064https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-06/index-en.html#n2177064Sun, 23 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japanm3.com