AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-23 09:00–12:00 JSThttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 54 items from 4 sources; Japan, 32 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en To celebrate the release of the new song “You Know What To Do”! An INI listening party featuring exclusive member voice messages will be held in the AWA Lounge!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177792https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177792Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:40:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Turning local needs into welfare “work”] A neighborhood association’s “mowing the grass is hard” becomes work for people with disabilities—a community-led effort to solve local challengeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177793https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177793Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:39:13 +0900JapanPR TIMES [七輪焼肉 安安] Back by popular demand for a 2nd installment! A “nearly all meat items half-price relay” will be held at 6 locations in Kanagawa Prefecture!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177794https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177794Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:33:05 +0900JapanPR TIMES Graduate school entrance exam prep school “合格院試塾” opens. Successful applicants to students’ preferred graduate programs provide one-on-one support as they pursue graduate studies outside their undergraduate institutions.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177696https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177696Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:04:40 +0900JapanPR TIMES [アイスは別腹] A “gacha lottery event” with no losing tickets—add your prize to a product on the spot!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177698https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177698Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 東京学芸大学蹴球部’s crowdfunding campaign, “Make every soccer fan who supports us happy! The challenge of promotion to Division 2!”, ends after reaching 137% of its goal!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177697https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177697Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES ノジマTリーグ 2026-2027シーズン 公式戦 8月23日開催 木下マイスター東京 vs T.T彩たま オーダー発表https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177633https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177633Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:45:55 +0900JapanPR TIMES A one-of-a-kind upcycling experience with family or while traveling—163 people took part in a 2-day summer vacation workshop at メルキュール佐賀唐津リゾートhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177566https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177566Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:40:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Kashii, Fukuoka] Get the elegant nails you want without bringing in a design. PARNE de beaute launches “Select nail,” a new style for busy women, on September 1!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177568https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177568Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [New opening in Meito Ward, Nagoya] The storage facility “スペラボ Meito Ward Nobutamicho location” opens on September 1, 2026!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177567https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177567Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES INI’s Takumi Ozaki becomes a “wizard”! His whispered voice at close range is sure to make hearts skip a beat. He also shows his charming side at the end.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177562https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177562Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【電気の開始手続きに関するアンケート】7割以上が「不安を感じた」と回答｜困りごとや必要なサポートを調査https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177561https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177561Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Book together with your airline ticket!] Enjoy convenient access before or after an overseas trip with a free shuttle bus. Upgrade your trip at ANA クラウンプラザホテル成田!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177560https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177560Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Providing a setting for meeting others based on shared values, ヨイトキ（Yoitoki） releases MBTI distribution contenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177559https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177559Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES “Hikari to Kaze no Teien Festival” to be held on August 30 at “Lake Toya Tsuruga Resort Hikari no Uta”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177558https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177558Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [VITAS × rugby] VITAS holds its first “rugby class” with former Japan national team player Isireli Nakajima!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177557https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177557Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES New store opens in Izumo, Shimane Prefecture! Enjoy great value everyday shopping at “Watts with Izumo Station South Wellness Store.”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177556https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177556Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES “Apaman Shop Center-Minami Store” to open in Tsuzuki Ward, Yokohama, on August 23https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177555https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177555Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN] Highly anticipated new sweatshirt collection arrives from パリ・サン＝ジェルマン! A refined matching set that stands out on the streethttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177554https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177554Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Seize your own opportunities] GANMI dance crew member kooouya, whose crew won a world championship, to lead a special workshop for men only in Niigatahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177553https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177553Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 緋月 ゆい of Neo-Porte unveils details of her first solo event, “Hizuki Yui Solo Event 2026『閃響』,” to be held on October 24, 2026!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177552https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177552Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES A shrine revered as the guardian of sacred springs and a boundary point for women in the worship of Mount Iwate: the “Amihari Yakushi Shrine Annual Festival” will be held on Saturday, September 5. Following the festival ceremony, the program will also feature the scattering of rice cakes and a performance of the Sansa dance!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177551https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177551Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES In the AI era, why aren’t people who can make decisions being developed? — Revealing the 4 structures that keep decision-making experience from taking root, based on practical researchhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177427https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177427Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:43:55 +0900JapanPR TIMES A hot topic after ranking No. 1 in Amazon's Japanese Literature (Quotes and Aphorisms) category! 700,000 copies sold across the author's books! Words to change your day, from a leading authority on achieving goals. “A Goal-Achieving Mindset: 198 Words to Improve Your Work and Life” is now availablehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177428https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177428Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【RISE KANSAI 2026】Sakai knives, Yoshino cedar vessels, Tamba ware and big-game fishing rods come together. Exhibitor and creator information released for “Culture You Can Buy at the Venue — A Gathering of Master Craftspeople’s Finest Works”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177328https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177328Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES From “putting away” disaster supplies to “using them every day.” “izatoki,” a waterproof bag that connects everyday life with emergencieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177329https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177329Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:01:39 +0900JapanPR TIMES Kalodata begins accepting payments in Japanese yen for TikTok Shop overseas market plans for users in Japanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177335https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177335Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Kōnosuke Matsuda, author of “Yabai Shikimika,” to explain “building systems for new-business success” at an online seminar limited to business owners on Wednesday, September 9https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177334https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177334Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Limited to executives who graduated from 明治大学! An “Executives Networking Event for 明治大学 Graduates,” bringing alumni executives together in Shinjuku, will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 7.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177333https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177333Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Teclast】The large-screen 13.4-inch T65 tablet is on sale for a limited time! 22% off from Friday, August 21, priced at ¥24,899https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177332https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177332Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Popular course now open! Special campaign underway】“Public Relations and PR Practice: 3-Hour Mastery Crash Course,” condensing 10 hours of learning for newly appointed staff into 3 hours, takes place on Oct. 2! We develop PR professionals ready to hit the ground running tomorrow!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177331https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177331Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES The definitive guide to “science-based leadership,” derived from more than 15000 research data points originating at ハーバード大学, “The 9 skills leaders need,” goes on salehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177330https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177330Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES South Korea emulates Taiwan in building semiconductor clusters; expert says no short-term concernshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177798https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177798Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:42:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Heavy rain leaves parts of Tainan flooded; northbound entrance to the Rende Interchange on National Freeway 1 temporarily closedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177795https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177795Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:41:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 276 schools offer 794 classes for livestreamed native-language learning; digital materials aid learninghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177796https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177796Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:41:20 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Bus carrying Syrian security forces attacked near Damascus; several injuredhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177797https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177797Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:40:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Old-home renovation subsidies draw inquiries from more than 14,000 people; initial assessments completed for 1,836 buildingshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177791https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177791Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:39:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Typhoon Zitan approaches; Guangxi warns of high risk of mountain floodshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177790https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177790Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:34:13 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Don't mistake the king of cancers for a stomach ailment: Doctor reveals 6 warning signs of pancreatic cancer [Book excerpt]https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177789https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177789Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:33:32 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Indonesian president meets Chinese foreign and defense ministers; countries pledge to expand military ties at 2+2 talkshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177749https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177749Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:26:11 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Li Hao-yu hits longest home run of his career; 7th homer nears Taiwan player recordhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177702https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177702Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:21:09 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Hsu Chia-ching: Overseas visit controversy was like an “unscripted exercise”; diaspora affairs work is more importanthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177699https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177699Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:17:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Tropical Storm Moke approaches 夏威夷; heavy rain and strong winds to hit the Big Islandhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177700https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177700Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:17:05 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Mexican governor returns to office after US drug-trafficking accusations; president makes veiled criticism of arrogancehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177701https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177701Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:17:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Economic Affairs Ministry activates level 2 response team amid heavy rain, urges public to stay alert and safehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177695https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177695Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:04:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Former South African world boxing champion Tate shot dead outside his home at age 38https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177634https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177634Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:58:58 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA From an island out into the world: Taiwanese couple creates literary cafe in Paris with a “rough-edged” feelhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177571https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177571Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:54:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Will Taiwan follow the US in extending stock trading hours? 金管會: Brokerages to assess independentlyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177572https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177572Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:53:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 強硬或對話？ 菲律賓南海策略浮現路線之爭https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177569https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177569Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:47:58 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Heavy rain prompts precautionary closure of the Zhongxing-to-Dajin stretch in Liugui, Kaohsiunghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177570https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177570Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:46:51 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 7 Chinese military vessels and 7 government ships operate around Taiwan; 國軍 closely monitoringhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177563https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177563Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:19:49 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Chen Yi-shen discusses role of Academia Historica before stepping down, urges finding Taiwan consensus through historyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177564https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177564Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:17:47 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Chancellor Merz urges cabinet to speed up reforms and boost Germany's economyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177565https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177565Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:16:45 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA MLB Nationals Taiwan Day takes place on the 29th; Astros' Lin Chi-erh to lead ceremonial first pitchhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177430https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177430Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:50:42 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA US 50% tariffs on Canada take effect: 4 key pointshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177429https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177429Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:47:40 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Wu Der-rong: Typhoon Sadler forecast to hit Taiwan on the 27th; landfall cannot be ruled outhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177425https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177425Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:36:37 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Magnitude 5.9 earthquake in Japan injures at least 5; Shinkansen operating normally, no nuclear plant abnormalitieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177426https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177426Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:36:35 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Vehicle drives the wrong way on a British highway, collides head-on with police car, killing 7https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177424https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177424Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:34:33 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 瑞士媒體示警中國跨境鎮壓 流亡港人盼台灣珍惜民主https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177337https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177337Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:19:31 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Let’s Make Elections Fun／Ghost Festival events get underway; candidates recall cultural experienceshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177338https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177338Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:16:29 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taiwanese woman suspected of pouring oil on Japan’s national treasure, the “Buddha Footprint Stone,” arrested upon reentering the country 4 months laterhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177336https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177336Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:14:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taiwan breaks through official restrictions; study says subnational diplomacy offers a new path to expanding ties in Europehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177327https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177327Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:03:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 特斯拉預告9/3發表會 無人計程車Cybercab將登場https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177206https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177206Sun, 23 Aug 2026 08:50:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA The secrets couples can’t tell each other! Japan survey reveals the “Top 5 things most often hidden from a spouse”: infidelity is not No. 1https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177636https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177636Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A survey of married men and women in Japan found that the thing spouses were most likely to hide from each other was their income, more than infidelity. Secrets related to money accounted for more than half of all responses, highlighting challenges around financial transparency in marriage. Must China announce major cuts to 146 Taiwan products eligible for zero tariffs? Mainland Affairs Council explains; “this item” accounts for the largest share of exports to Chinahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177635https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177635Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Since 2023, China has gradually suspended tariff exemptions on 146 items from Taiwan. Online reports incorrectly said the measure took effect on June 30, 2024, but that is not true. The impact on Taiwan’s main exports is limited. The Wall Street Journal》Breaking the age curse: The path back to work for a 66-year-oldhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177637https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177637Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:50:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒After 16 months of unemployment, 66-year-old Lynn Lee found a new job as a financial specialist at the South Carolina Department of Vocational Rehabilitation. The development has highlighted the social issue of employment difficulties for older people and resonated with many readers. Should you use a turn signal or hazard lights when parking by the roadside? Police reveal the correct answer: “A violation brings an instant NT$3,600 fine”; many drivers still get it wrong after years on the roadhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177638https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177638Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:45:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwanese drivers commonly confuse whether to use a turn signal or hazard lights when parking by the roadside. Police clarify that drivers should use a turn signal; violators can be fined NT$1,200 to NT$3,600. They also list 6 common misconceptions about lights. Weekly weather forecast／Typhoon Saola expected to hit Taiwan on “this 1 day”! Expert reveals its path: Could make landfall as a moderate typhoon, with 3 days of torrential rain across Taiwan reaching purple alert levelshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177639https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177639Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:42:28 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Typhoon No. 18, Saudel, is expected to approach Taiwan later this week and could make landfall in central Taiwan. Weather experts are urging people across the island to be on alert for severe weather. Japanese figure-skating pair “Rikuryu” announce engagement; Olympic gold-medal partners become life partnershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177640https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177640Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:41:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Stop soaking cauliflower in baking soda or salt! Taipei Agriculture teaches 1 way to clean it thoroughly, quickly washing out bugs and pesticideshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177641https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177641Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒台北農產 has shared the correct way to wash cauliflower, emphasizing that it should be washed before cutting and that salt and baking soda should be avoided. It also recommends blanching and freezing it to preserve nutrients and ensure safety. SOGO bribery case takes dramatic turn! Shen Cheng-nan compares it with the “1 similar characteristic” in the Core Pacific City case and predicts Ko Wen-je’s fate on appealhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177642https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177642Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:29:37 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The SOGO bribery case was overturned on appeal, with Chen Chao-ming and Hsu Yung-ming acquitted. Shen Cheng-nan said it shared the same nature as Ko Wen-je’s Core Pacific City case and predicted Ko had a high chance of being acquitted on appeal, sparking debate over the justice system and election rules. Can the United States still be relied on as an ally? Trump makes a proactive concession for a “Trump-Kim summit”—why are Japan and South Korea privately so worried?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177643https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177643Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:20:25 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Former U.S. President Donald Trump suggested resuming talks with Kim Jong Un, but North Korea criticized a reduction in military exercises as “worthless” and responded with missile launches. Japan and South Korea are increasingly concerned about U.S. accommodation of North Korea. Should broken umbrellas and raincoats go in recycling or the trash? 環保局 reveals the right way to dispose of them; get it wrong and you could face a NT$6,000 finehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177644https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177644Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:15:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan’s 環保局 explained how to properly dispose of umbrellas and raincoats. Rain gear made of composite materials must be sorted, and improper disposal could result in a fine. What’s the most advantageous way to claim benefits under the new labor pension system? What’s the difference between a lump sum and monthly payments? Choosing the wrong retirement payout method could cost hundreds of thousands of dollars over timehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177492https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177492Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The report explains the importance of choosing between a lump-sum payment and a monthly pension under the new labor pension system based on one’s personal circumstances. A mistaken choice could result in a difference of tens of thousands of yen. Store water now! Major water outage tomorrow in 7 counties and cities: “Your whole family will have no water from morning to night”; check affected areas with one clickhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177491https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177491Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒台灣自來水公司因管線工程，8月24日對7縣市部分區域實施停水或降壓。民眾需提前儲水並注意安全，此為重大民生影響事件。 A major pitfall in dividing assets after divorce! Can you get back a house gifted to your spouse? Lawyer: If you get this step wrong, even a judge may have difficulty helpinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177494https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177494Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:59:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Real estate worth more than 60 million yen that Chen Hsing-yu gave to a spouse was excluded from property division in a divorce, making it difficult to recover. A prior agreement is essential to revoke a gift. Latest on the universal NT$10,000 cash handout! “NT$3,000 per person; unclaimed by 8/25 and it’s forfeited”; 1 location offering direct pickup, eligibility and distribution details revealedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177495https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177495Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:45:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan’s government plans to provide a cash payment of 10,000 yen for every 1 person in 2027, returning the benefits of the AI economy to the public. Local governments are also moving ahead with payments. Why are the sheets and duvet covers in so many hotels white? 5 secrets the industry doesn’t tell you—you’ll understand as soon as you check inhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177496https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177496Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:40:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Many hotels use white sheets because it is a rational choice for hygiene management, cost efficiency and customer psychology. An expert has explained 5 reasons behind the practice. Seniors, claim your money! Nationwide senior cards get a major benefits upgrade: “Up to 1,500 per month for life”; eligible users get automatic deposits to their cardshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177498https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177498Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒In 2026, all 22 counties and cities in Taiwan expanded benefits under their Senior Citizen Love Cards. Taitung County offers the highest amount, at 1500 points per month. The cards can be used for a wide range of everyday needs, including medical care, exercise and shopping, strengthening support for older people. After Work International》“Keeping one more dollar is disrespectful to the AI market!” Cheng Cheng-hua reveals how AI data centers can recoup costs in 1.5 years; the real black swan is “power shortages”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177497https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177497Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Tengxu Investment Chief Investment Officer Cheng Cheng-hua says AI data center investments may have a payback period of just 1.5 years, but power shortages are becoming the biggest bottleneck and affecting the pace of global AI expansion. 【The Journalist】Is Changhua really about to change? One “Look at my Facebook” remark spurs the water hardware case—how will Lai Ching-te hold on to Wang Hui-mei?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177499https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177499Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:20:01 +0900Taiwan風傳媒In the Changhua County magistrate election in Taiwan, an urban plan delayed for 8 years has become a political focus. County Magistrate Wang Hui-mei has asked President Lai Ching-te to have the central government approve major construction projects as soon as possible, reflecting the dynamics of local-central cooperation. Behind the scenes》After meeting Xi Jinping, Cheng Li-wen is seen by Taiwanese businesspeople as a lifeline! Why is the Kuomintang helpless over the I-Kuan Tao case?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177500https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177500Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:20:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Kuomintang chairwoman Cheng Li-wun met with Xi Jinping to promote cross-strait exchanges. As requests for support from Taiwanese businesspeople and I-Kuan Tao followers increase, the Kuomintang is struggling to respond because of legal constraints. This shows the limits of cross-strait relations. Hsu Chien-hung column: 50th anniversary of the National Air and Space Museum—What the new World War II galleries reveal about the global clash of 3 ideologieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177656https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177656Sun, 23 Aug 2026 08:10:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The National Air and Space Museum in the United States has been renovated to mark its 50th anniversary, with expanded World War II exhibits. The displays on the China and Eastern fronts have been particularly expanded, reflecting a broader range of historical perspectives. Frequent international headwinds jolt the market and shake out weak hands; institutions see Taiwan stocks in a broad trading range, waiting for the market to develophttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177431https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177431Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:55:13 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Taiwan stocks fell 586.72 points this week, as U.S. Treasury yields and geopolitics fueled volatility and consolidation. Institutional investors said the market remains in a broad trading range, with healthy capital rotation and AI and high-dividend growth themes supporting the medium- to long-term bullish structure. Wall Street sees SpaceX revenue soaring 2090% in 5 years, beating 輝達 by “7 times”! Musk says: Far too conservativehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177207https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177207Sun, 23 Aug 2026 08:10:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Wall Street forecasts that SpaceX’s sales will grow 2090% over the next 5 years, valuing the growth at more than 7 times 輝達’s. Musk called the forecast “conservative” and emphasized the potential for further growth. Starlink and AI infrastructure are key. Just feeling more tired after getting infected? How does long COVID affect your heart health?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177339https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-09/index-en.html#n2177339Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:01:37 +0900Taiwan照護線上