Explosion in Tainan’s Annan District: Huang Weizhe visits firefighters injured in rescue operations
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 3 firefighters were injured during rescue operations
Companies mentioned：台南市、台南市消防局第六救災救護大隊
2026-08-23 12:00–15:00 JST
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One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 65 items from 3 sources; Japan, 24 items from 1 source.
One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.
Taiwan | 中央社 CNA（36）
President hopes ruling and opposition parties will uphold the spirit of the 823 defense of Taiwan against communism and jointly support the defense budget
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Reaching NT$1.1225 trillion
- An additional NT$4,000 per month
- A 4% across-the-board pay raise
- Original陸軍總共支出700多億元
- The Navy and 空軍 spent more than NT$100 billion combined
Companies mentioned：中央社
Brady becomes 8th player in franchise history to hit for the cycle; Reds collect 16 hits to beat the Diamondbacks
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Beat host 亞利桑那響尾蛇 11-5
- Brady’s solo home run today was his 21st of the season
- Surpassing his personal single-season record of 20 home runs with the 奧克蘭運動家 in 2024
- The 28-year-old player was the 4th overall pick in the 2019 draft
- The 4th overall pick in the 2019 draft
- Brady timed the first pitch in the top of the 6th inning
- Brady (JJ Bleday) hit a double in the top of the 1st inning, a triple in the 3rd, and added 1 single in the 4th
- Both players went 4-for-6, accounting for half of the Reds’ 16 hits
Companies mentioned：MLB、辛辛那提紅人、亞利桑那響尾蛇、美聯社、亞特蘭大勇士、芝加哥小熊、費城人、芝加哥白襪、奧克蘭運動家
Original台南安南區爆炸案 市府擬助提集體訴訟代位求償
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A total of 11 households were directly affected by the fire
Companies mentioned：律師公會
Flooding on several roads in Pingtung; county magistrate Chou Chun-mi inspects flood-control projects
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A total of 61 people were evacuated across the county
- NT$3 billion in flood-control funding
- Original春日、瑪家、泰武等鄉今天累積雨量，截至中午12時皆已超過200毫米
- The highest total was 227 millimeters at the Shiwen station in Chunri Township
- 3 people have been evacuated from Wandan Township
- 58 people evacuated from Changle Village in Manzhou Township
- Rainfall in Pingtung’s mountainous areas is forecast to reach about 400 millimeters in 24 hours
- Total rainfall of about 800 millimeters
Companies mentioned：中央社、經濟部水利署、交通部公路局
Caught using forged documents and tried to flee; Vietnamese migrant worker who overstayed in Taoyuan arrested
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Nguyen, a 36-year-old Vietnamese man
- Nguyen was reported missing from his workplace in October 113
Companies mentioned：桃園市警局、桃園分局、大樹派出所
Nantou’s Zhongliao Longan Culture Festival promotes quality agricultural products with the aroma of traditional cooking stoves
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Longan orchards cover about 785 hectares in Zhongliao Township
- Original1年產量約170萬公斤
- The Longan Culture Festival marks its 22nd edition
Companies mentioned：中寮鄉公所、南投縣政府
President: Though the world is at peace, forgetting war invites danger; a peace agreement would bring only humiliation
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 68th anniversary of the victory in the 823 Battle
- 77th anniversary of the Guningtou Victory
- 30th anniversary of the first direct presidential election
Companies mentioned：中央社、國防部、中華民國、中華人民共和國
Heavy rain causes damage in Kaohsiung; fallen trees scrape light rail vehicles, and 2 landslides occur in Renwu
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Service intervals of about 20 minutes
Companies mentioned：高雄捷運公司、捷運局、高雄市政府警察局仁武分局
After Xu Jiayin was sentenced, 恆大’s bankrupt 恆大足球學校 was taken over by 廣州體育學院
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Covering about 1,880 mu
- About 125.3 hectares
- Has 48 professional soccer fields
- More than 1,000 selections for national teams at various levels
- Has produced more than 100 players
Companies mentioned：恆大、恆大足球學校、廣州體育學院
NGO supports foreign residents in Kumamoto disaster zone; temporary shower facilities planned
In Uki City, where water outages continue following the Kumamoto earthquake, temporary shower facilities will be set up to support foreign nationals. An international NGO is leading the effort to provide daily-life assistance and promote community stability.
Original台鐵員工申訴霸凌遭調職 北高行撤銷調派處分
Summary not yet available
Facts
- September 112 in the ROC calendar
- Original113年台鐵局組改為公司後
Companies mentioned：台鐵、交通部、勞動部、台北高等行政法院、台鐵產業工會
China issues 3 navigation warnings, citing military activities and live-fire exercises in the South China Sea
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Original今天中午12時至晚上8時
- Lasting up to 4 days
- Daily from the 24th to the 27th
- Daily from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- Daily from the 24th to the 28th
- Daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Companies mentioned：中國廣東海事局、廣東揭陽海事局、廣東湛江海事局
國泰航空 marks its 80th anniversary with a revival of classic uniforms
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 國泰航空 celebrates its 80th anniversary this year
- More than 2,000 ground staff and cabin crew
- Investing HK$150 billion
- About NT$609 billion
- A total of 3 anniversary-themed aircraft designs were unveiled
Companies mentioned：國泰航空、空中巴士、波音、香港西九文化區、黃宏達
New targeted therapy could double survival for pancreatic cancer patients; Taiwan launches human trial
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Only 9.8%
- About 6 months
- 1 year or more
- More than 800 patients
- About 30% are pancreatic cancer patients
Companies mentioned：台北榮民總醫院、美國食品藥物管理局（FDA）
Uncrewed vehicle bill aimed for third reading; Fu Kun-chi says KMT and TPP will reconcile versions this week
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Annual budget cap of NT$40 billion
- NT$240 billion to be invested in the uncrewed vehicle industry over 6 years
- 行政院 version: NT$210 billion
Companies mentioned：民眾黨、國民黨、行政院、國防部
First mammal in Australia found infected with H5N1; sea lion dies without external injuries in South Australia
Summary not yet available
Facts
- About 100,000 New Zealand fur seals inhabit South Australian waters
- As of the 21st, avian influenza had not been detected in Australia’s poultry or agricultural sectors; 297 cases have been confirmed nationwide so far
Companies mentioned：路透社、衛報、澳洲農業部長柯林斯、南澳州州長馬利諾斯卡斯
Explosion in Tainan’s Annan District: Social workers step up visits to affected households to help them through the crisis
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Nearly 20 social workers
Companies mentioned：台南市政府、台南市政府社會局、安南區公所、中央社
Duped by an online investment scam, Yunlin County government ethics chief says shortcomings in self-checks must be addressed
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Scammed out of NT$1.37 million
- Invested NT$420,000
- Handed over NT$950,000 in person
Companies mentioned：同安投資股份有限公司
Original遭美指控販毒等罪 墨西哥州長復職1天後再請長假
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Rocha Moya, 77
Companies mentioned：西納羅亞、墨西哥、美國、國家復興運動黨、西納羅亞集團、小矮子、薛恩鮑姆、羅培茲歐布拉多、川普
「璃來龍」 engagement stuns fans; netizens send congratulations: “We’ve finally been waiting for this”
Summary not yet available
Companies mentioned：三浦璃来、木原龙一、中央社
SEMICON Taiwan opens on 9/2, bringing together the AI industry supply chain
Summary not yet available
Facts
- More than 1,300 companies exhibiting
- There will be as many as 4300 booths.
Companies mentioned：SEMICON Taiwan、台積電、日月光、矽品、Google、微軟、Microsoft、輝達、NVIDIA、超微、AMD、聯發科、鴻海、Lumentum
Lai Jui-lung and Ko Chih-en inspect Kaohsiung flood defenses and urge residents to stay alert
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The rain may continue for another 2 days
Companies mentioned：Facebook
Taiwan index futures edge lower overnight; stocks eye NVIDIA earnings and 華許 remarks
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Taiwan stocks rose 290.55 points on Aug. 21
- Closed at 45224.29 points
- The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 517.8 points
- A gain of 0.98%
- The S&P 500 rose 33.21 points
- Up 0.43%
- The Nasdaq Composite rose 113.29 points
- The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index fell 59.644 points
- A decline of 0.51%
- 台積電 American depositary receipts (ADRs) rose $2.95
- Up about 0.71%
- Taiwan index futures were relatively weak in overnight trading, fluctuating lower by 64 points.
- Nvidia last week
Companies mentioned：NVIDIA、美光、英特爾、高通、台積電、阿波羅、聯邦準備理事會、華許
雪梨馬拉松 mishap: Finisher medals unexpectedly featured a German stadium.
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Taking on the full 42.2-kilometer marathon course
- A record more than 40,000 runners are expected to compete this year.
Companies mentioned：雪梨馬拉松、安聯體育場、法新社、Instagram、季理安
Ko Wen-je criticized for being too weak; Shen Po-yang says Ko was also called weak back then but still won.
Summary not yet available
Companies mentioned：民眾黨、國民黨、民進黨、中央社、中廣公司
Taichung department stores team up with local brands for a specialty products fair, seeking to capture the final summer-vacation business.
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 20 counties and cities across Taiwan
- 70 local specialty brands
- 35 local Pingtung brands
- Changhua's 19 major brands
- Pingtung's 10 top souvenirs
Companies mentioned：台中市百貨、新光三越、漢神洲際購物廣場、台中大遠百、屏東縣政府、屏東縣工商發展投資策進會
Relentless heavy rain in Kaohsiung causes flooding in multiple areas.
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A total of 34 flooding incidents were reported.
- 350 millimeters in Xinxing District
- 345 millimeters in Sanmin District
- The maximum hourly rainfall in Qieding District reached 57.5 millimeters.
- 127 millimeters in nearly 3 hours
- Hourly rainfall reached about 50 millimeters in districts including Nanzi, Renwu, Zuoying and Ziguan.
- Some road sections, including Wufu 4th Road and Xinxing Street in Yancheng District, were also flooded to a depth of about 50 centimeters.
Companies mentioned：中央社、中央氣象署、水利署、Facebook
More than 270,000 environmental protection professionals; National Environmental Research Academy hopes more women will join.
Summary not yet available
Facts
- About 275,000 dedicated professionals across Taiwan
- Men account for 76%.
- Women account for 24%.
- About 188,000 have a college education or higher.
- Those with a high school or lower education account for 32%.
Companies mentioned：嘉南藥理大學、高雄科技大學、屏東科技大學、逢甲大學、崑山科技大學、萬能科技大學
A tree fell on Wufu 2nd Road in Kaohsiung; city government finishes clearing it and restores traffic.
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 1 tree
- Less than 1 hour
Companies mentioned：高雄市、市府工務局、公園處、中央氣象署、水利署
Industry players: China's auto sector has entered its most brutal endgame; the next 2 years will be critical.
Summary not yet available
Facts
- China's new-energy passenger vehicle retail market share tops 60% for the first time.
- It rose to 62.8% in June.
- It set a new high of 65.1% in July.
Companies mentioned：蔚来汽车、中國電動車廠、中國汽車業界
First election after 哈薩克's parliamentary restructuring; critics say it consolidates presidential power.
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Among 哈薩克's 20 million people
- 12.6 million people are eligible to vote.
- 238 people were killed.
- Won the overwhelming majority of the 145 seats
Companies mentioned：哈薩克、俄羅斯、中國、歐洲聯盟、正義黨、國民使命黨
Heavy rain hits Taiwan; 34 red alerts for landslides in Kaohsiung and Pingtung.
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Red landslide alert
- Yellow landslide alert
- Red alert for large-scale landslides
- Yellow alert for large-scale landslides
Companies mentioned：農業部、農村發展及水土保持署
Rain expected all day south of Chiayi; rainfall will increase in the east tonight.
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Accumulated rainfall across southern Kaohsiung and Pingtung generally reached 250 to 300 millimeters.
- Fugui Cape in New Taipei recorded 101.5 millimeters this afternoon.
- About 76 to 84 millimeters across Kaohsiung and Pingtung
- Pingtung recorded 144 millimeters.
- Kaohsiung recorded 137 millimeters.
- Tainan recorded 132 millimeters.
- Strong gusts of around force 8 are expected off the Northeast Coast, eastern Taiwan, the southwestern coast and Matsu.
- Waves in waters around Taiwan generally reached more than 2 meters.
- Waves in northern and eastern waters could reach more than 3 meters.
Companies mentioned：中央社、中央氣象署
Saudi Crown Prince visits Macron in France; talks focus on esports and the Middle East situation.
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A 2-day visit
- 2030 World Expo
- 2034 FIFA World Cup
Companies mentioned：沙烏地阿拉伯、法國、巴黎主辦的電競世界盃、七龍珠、瓦茲河谷省
More than 80 tons of marine debris wash ashore annually in the Southern Four Islands; 國家公園署 urges visitors to leave no trace.
Summary not yet available
Facts
- More than 80 tons of marine debris were cleared from the 4 islands alone.
Companies mentioned：國家公園署、社團法人台灣承諾公益協會、台灣獨木舟推廣協會
Japan | PR TIMES（24）
【JOURNAL STANDARD LADY'S KYOTO】NEW LOCATION OPENING
Summary not yet available
Facts
- ¥10,560~¥220,000 (tax included)
- ¥16,500~¥220,000 (tax included) ￥40,700 (tax included) ￥74,800 (tax included)
- ￥14,520 (tax included）￥3,025~3,630 (tax included）￥3,630 (tax included）￥31,900 (tax included）
- ￥14,520 (tax included）￥3,025~3,630 (tax included）￥3,630 (tax included）￥31,900 (tax included
Companies mentioned：株式会社ベイクルーズ、JOURNAL STANDARD、TOLIGHT、tAnkers Inc.、DEKOBO KOBUTSU、ギャラリーVELVET CLUB、株式会社Saint James Japon、株式会社LADUREE JAPON、株式会社WILL WORKS、株式会社ル・プチメック、Foodies USA, Inc.、株式会社KEBOZ
OriginalノジマTリーグ 2026-2027 公式戦 8月23日開催 木下マイスター東京 vs T.T彩たま試合結果
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 3-1
Companies mentioned：ノジマTリーグ、木下マイスター東京、T.T彩たま
Original松本日本医師会会長が熊本地震被災地を訪問し、息の長い支援を約束
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Second visit to the disaster-hit areas
- On August 21, a second visit was made to areas affected by the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto earthquake.
Companies mentioned：日本医師会、熊本県医師会、八代市医師会、八代郡市医師会、八代北部地域医療センター、東京都医師会
Original【フジテレビ】中国BL『十年の約束を君に～Love After Addiction～』 FODにて独占配信決定！ ９月６日（日）０時より全話独占配信スタート！
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 12 episodes in total
- All episodes begin streaming exclusively at ０:００ on Sunday, September ６
- 1,320 yen per month (tax included)
- 1,200 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：フジテレビ、FOD、Love After Addiction
【7-minute walk from Tottori Station】The storage facility 「スペラボJR鳥取店」 opens on September 1, 2026!
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 700 locations
- 22,000 rooms
- 800,000 vacant homes
- As little as 1 hour
Companies mentioned：スペラボ、UKCorporation、アユカワTV
Originalきゃりーぱみゅぱみゅがデビュー15周年イベント「PAMYU FES」開催 MONGOL800、氣志團、木村カエラ、新しい学校のリーダーズ、FRUITS ZIPPERが周年を祝福5年ぶりとなる
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 15th debut anniversary
- All 5 acts gathered to celebrate Kyary's 15th anniversary
- To be held on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at Pia Arena MM in Kanagawa Prefecture
- Release of the 6th new album on January 29, 2027
Companies mentioned：きゃりーぱみゅぱみゅ、MONGOL800、氣志團、木村カエラ、新しい学校のリーダーズ、FRUITS ZIPPER、アソビシステム株式会社
The labor and social security attorney exam answer速報 service is now available!
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Capital: 35,000,000 yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社アガルート、アガルートアカデミー、株式会社ファンオブライフ、アガルートキャリア、Education Career、株式会社シナプス、株式会社 新社会システム総合研究所、株式会社エーアイアカデミー、株式会社メディアグロース、株式会社クエリマーケティング、買取バリュー、株式会社あそびラボ、株式会社ワクコンサルティング、アガルート法律会計事務所
As opportunities to take off masks increase, what skin concern has become your biggest worry?
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Sagging and nasolabial folds (42%)
- Enlarged pores and blackheads (26%)
- Dark spots and dullness (20%)
- At-home care with conventional cosmetics (38%)
- Traditional medicine-based care such as cosmetic acupuncture (31%)
- Being a specialized, focused salon (45%)
- 500 women in their 20s to 40s nationwide
Companies mentioned：ハリナビ、株式会社和美茶美
『The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You: Bibiin!! Puzzle』 「Hakari Kyun! Kyun! Challenge」 launches!
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Starting today, Sunday, August 23, 2026
- From 12:00 on Sunday, August 23, 2026, to 11:59 on Thursday, September 3
- From 12:00 on Monday, August 24, 2026, to 11:59 on Tuesday, September 1
- Up to 5 tickets
- Up to 1
Companies mentioned：ポッピンゲームズジャパン株式会社、集英社、君のことが大大大大大好きな製作委員会
「ハコス・ベールズ」 2nd album 『Mirror Mirror』 set for release! Plus, a live show will be held at Kanadevia Hall on December 1!
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Price: 12,100 yen (tax included)
- Shipping and digital release date: Monday, November 2, 2026
- Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2026
Companies mentioned：カバー株式会社、ホロライブプロダクション、ハコス・ベールズ
【デウソン神戸｜Match information】9.19 Sat Round 12: デウソン神戸 vs ヴィンセドール白山
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Original2026-27メットライフ生命Fリーグ
- Saturday, September 19, 2026
- Kickoff at 16:30
- Round 12
Companies mentioned：デウソン神戸、ヴィンセドール白山、メットライフ生命
SKY-HI to hold his regular 「Birthday Bash」 show for 3 days at Toyosu PIT in December. Marking 10 years since his first Toyosu PIT show, the event will kick off with his first joint show with UVERworld in 10 years, with a different lineup each day
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Original2026年12月11日(金)から13日(日)まで
- Saturday, Dec. 12
- Sunday, December 13
- Original8月24日(月)18:00より最速先行受付が開始される
Companies mentioned：SKY-HI、UVERworld、株式会社BMSG
AppHarbr releases guidelines for addressing in-app gambling ads, outlining compliance measures through ad quality management
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 500 apps
- More than 45 ad networks
- More than 250億 ad impressions
- 1 in 33
- 1 in 18
Companies mentioned：AppHarbr、Google Play、Five Media Marketing Ltd.
OriginalノジマＴリーグ 2026-2027シーズン 公式戦 8月26日(水)開催 日本生命レッドエルフ vs トップおとめピンポンズ名古屋 ベンチ入り選手を発表
Summary not yet available
Facts
- OriginalノジマＴリーグ 2026-2027シーズン
- To be held on Wednesday, August 26
Companies mentioned：ノジマＴリーグ、日本生命レッドエルフ、トップおとめピンポンズ名古屋
Originalしまむらグループのオンラインストア 「しまむらパーク」にて、8/24（月）より 「アベイル 秋冬トレンドフェア」 を開催！
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Original8/24（月）12:00～ 9/20（日）23:00の期間
Companies mentioned：しまむら、しまむらグループ、アベイル
【Real Estate Transaction Agent Exam 2026】The candidate's nemesis, 「Tax Law」, explained in depth! Free online lecture on Thursday, August 27! Taught by charismatic instructor 「吉尾征也」
Summary not yet available
Facts
- More than 4,500 question-and-answer items
- More than 500 四-choice questions
- More than 100 lecture videos
- You can try more than 1,000 questions for free
- 440–990 yen per month
Companies mentioned：株式会社夢来備人、宅スマ、アズマ株式会社
【For 「Yakiniku Day」 on August 29, head to まるよし精肉店】29% off the equivalent of 500g of beef, including domestically produced beef! Annual 「Yakiniku Day」 campaign at まるよし精肉店
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 29% off
- Equivalent of 500g of beef
- Regular price: 4,398 yen
- Special price: 3,123 yen
- 1,275 yen off
- Regularly 5,498 yen
- 4,223 yen
- Save more than 1,000 yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社MRホールディングス、まるよし精肉店、大衆酒場まるよし、和牛のまるよし、鉄板肉食堂まるよし、鰻のまるよし、大衆焼肉屋まるよし
【Up to 11 hours! Drink as much as you like】Enjoy unlimited drinking of 30 types of drinks, including sake, draft beer and sours, for 1,000 yen (1,100 yen including tax) in September only｜All 日本酒原価酒蔵 locations
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Up to 11 hours
- “Premium all-you-can-drink” for an additional ¥550 (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社ビリオンフーズ、日本酒原価酒蔵、個室居酒屋 天日
An autumn 3-day weekend to 「shop, eat and play」 with your dog! ABCテレビ’s 「ABC Pet Park for Dog」 will also feature a market and food trucks
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Admission: 1,000 yen (tax included)
- Original出店料：3日間 30,000円(税込)／1ブース
- Vendor fee: 50,000 yen for 3 days (tax included)
Companies mentioned：ABCテレビ、WHATAWON、株式会社antiqua
log you to release self-affirmation song 「大天才フェスティバル」; 1st-anniversary debut show set for November
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Release date: Sunday, August 23, 2026
- Date: Friday, November 20, 2026
- Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Companies mentioned：log you、PEAK SPOT、アソビシステム、Zepp Shinjuku、@JAM EXPO 2026
【U-CAN】Get 5,000 yen off the social insurance and labor consultant course with credit card or cashless payment online! 「Early-Bird Start Support Campaign」 launches!
Summary not yet available
Facts
- ¥5,000 discount
- 79,000 yen
- 74,000 yen
- August 23, 2026
- Mid-October
Companies mentioned：株式会社ユーキャン、Amazon Pay、楽天ペイ、PayPay、ｄ払い
Drama 『キスは捜査のあとで』 final episode advance screening and event featuring 渡部秀 and 齋藤璃佑 confirmed!
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A hugely popular BL comic with circulation exceeding 150,000 copies
- Live viewing at 21 cinemas nationwide
- ¥5,000 (tax included／all seats reserved)
- ¥3,500 (tax included／all seats reserved)；includes a gift for attendees
Companies mentioned：ライブ・ビューイング・ジャパン、ABCテレビ、ユナイテッド・シネマ、イープラス、ファミリーマート
34 EXILE TRIBE members gather in Okinawa! More and more star-studded guests, including 山田裕貴、 中村敬斗、山里亮太、岩田剛典 and ØMI, appear in “LDH PERFECT SHINE Trip”
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- Exclusive free broadcasts for 3 consecutive nights
- September 4, 2026 (Friday), 5 (Saturday), and 6 (Sunday)
Companies mentioned：EXILE TRIBE、LDH、ABEMA、三代目 J SOUL BROTHERS、モグライダー、PSYCHIC FEVER from EXILE TRIBE、CIRRA、f5ve、ちゃんぴおんず、クールポコ。、リンダカラー∞
BLDB unveils new 3D metal models to “move, illuminate, and assemble” for the latter half of summer vacation—ending soon on August 31 (Monday)!
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- More than 800 3D metal models
- Estimated assembly time: approximately 16 hours
- More than 1,500 stainless steel parts
- Estimated assembly time: 10–15 hours
- 384 stainless steel pieces
- 20% off eligible products
- For ages 16 and up
Companies mentioned：BLDB、碩輝網絡貿易有限公司、SHUEI NETWORK TRADING CO., LTD.、ビルディングブロック
Taiwan | 風傳媒（22）
Xiao Zhan and Zhang Linghe lose! The winner of the TOP10 list of the most handsome men in Republican-era Chinese dramas is him: commanding presence from his first appearance, and fans go wild when he puts on a military uniform.
A ranking of handsome male actors in Republican-era dramas, featuring actors drawing attention in China's 2026 drama market, has been released. 嚴寬, 許凱, 楊洋, 張若昀, 陳曉, 李現, 肖戰 and 張凌赫 were among those selected. Their military uniforms and suits in various dramas have drawn attention and raised fans' expectations.
Did Luo Chih-chiang make silent calls to harass Ko Chien-ming? Luo displays call records and slams pan-green media reports as absurd: the real culprit has been indicted, yet he is still taking the blame.
KMT legislator Luo Chih-chiang denied making silent calls to harass Ko Chien-ming and presented call records to clear his name. He said the real culprit had been indicted, yet pan-green media continued reporting that he was guilty, citing a court ruling, prompting questions about fairness in the judiciary and the media.
Registration is open for the 2026 domestic travel subsidy! See how to get up to 3700 yuan, with a guide to registration times by the last digit of your ID number and application steps.
Taiwan's Tourism Administration, Ministry of Transportation and Communications, has launched domestic travel subsidies for 2026. The program requires advance registration based on the final digit of an ID number and offers weekday lodging subsidies and a lottery-based “birthday lodging grant.” Discounts of up to 3700 yuan are available.
Opinion: Luxury homes at The Palace get tax breaks to the fullest, while disadvantaged people without homes can only look on? The “tax cuts for childbirth” plan has many problems and little effect.
The Taiwan government introduced housing tax reductions for couples with children as a measure to counter the declining birthrate, but the benefits go to the wealthy rather than the economically disadvantaged, prompting questions about the policy's fairness and effectiveness. It may also run counter to the principle of tax neutrality.
Today's (8/23) top news! If your ID number ends in 6 or 7, register now! Latest travel subsidy offers up to 5200 yuan / How can you get the best deal on pension payments? The long-term difference could reach hundreds of thousands / 6 counties and cities meet the threshold for suspending work and classes tomorrow.
Various parts of Taiwan are offering travel subsidies and senior benefits. The Tourism Administration's new program provides up to 5200 yuan, while Keelung is issuing 6500 yuan in senior benefits. People are also being reminded about pension payment strategies and work and school closures due to heavy rain, affecting daily life.
Original台灣「1航空」宣布新制！機票新規定「9/1起全台同步實施」，費用變動/航班新規一次看
Taiwan Tigerair announced that it will raise its booking service fee by 50 yuan per flight segment starting September 1, 2026. Passengers who buy tickets by August 31 but change their travel date after September 1 must pay the difference. The adjustment reflects the cost of GDS systems and affects travel planning.
Companies mentioned：中华航空、长荣航空、星宇航空
A Chinese internet “ugly aesthetics” frenzy? German media examines the Niu Lai phenomenon: Why are young people paying to watch “bad movies”?
The low-budget Chinese animation 牛來 has seen its box office revenue surge amid the “appreciation of ugliness” trend. The backdrop includes young people's anti-AI aesthetics and a culture of group viewings.
Companies mentioned：猫眼、路透、Euronews、Der Spiegel、Deutschlandfunk Kultur、RBB Radioeins、新京報、澎湃新聞
The equivalent of an ASE evaporates! U.S. retail giant's market value shrinks by 90 billion; Yuan Mu-hua flags 3 signs of market decline: Taiwan should beware.
Shares of US retail giant Walmart plunged 10% in one week, wiping out about $90 billion in market value. Finance experts point to slowing growth and structural challenges and warn of risks to markets, including Taiwan.
Companies mentioned：Target、台積電、日月光投控
Taiwanese love going to “1 tourist destination”! Visitors complain it rips off tourists and prices are outrageously high; even locals stay away.
Taiwanese tourists have criticized Osaka's Kuromon Market for its excessive prices and for targeting tourists, sparking debate on social media. A Japan travel expert also said the market has lost its local character and become a high-priced tourist-oriented shopping area.
Taiwan is holding another referendum! Caning, nuclear power and fines are on the ballot; BBC explains what to vote on in 1128.
Original台湾将于2025年11月28日举行三项公投，议题涵盖鞭刑入法、废除‘非核家园’及交通罚锾用途。由在野党推动，引发社会对公投滥用与政策讨论不足的担忧。
Can Hsu Fu secure a spot in the race for Taipei's Songshan-Xinyi district? Chen Hui-wen cites 1 data point to make a prediction: He might even win with the highest vote total.
Ahead of the 2026 Taipei City Council election, KMT's 葉元之 campaigned on the streets for TPP candidate 許甫, drawing criticism from residents. Citing past vote totals, 陳揮文 said 許甫 could win the most votes in 松信区.
Ko Chih-en dominates online campaigning! Online buzz leads Lai Jui-lung by 22%; even Chen Chi-mai’s popularity can’t save him from “social media apathy”.
Ahead of the Kaohsiung mayoral election, 柯志恩 has built an advantage in the online campaign, outpacing 賴瑞隆 by 22% in online buzz. 賴瑞隆 has failed to capitalize on 陳其邁's popularity, and social media responses have been muted.
Companies mentioned：TPOC台湾議題研究中心
People aged 55 and older are getting money! 1 county or city is giving each person 6500 yuan, with no income restrictions and direct deposits without an application. See the payment schedule and eligibility requirements.
The Keelung City Government is expanding its “Chang Le 65 Project,” providing 6500 yuan to residents aged 65 and older without requiring an application. The city says the benefit, made possible by stable finances, is a way to return funds to residents, with about 82,000 people set to benefit.
When is the best time to buy a car? Experts reveal “3 golden time periods”: dealers are most willing to bargain in this month.
Experts have identified “the end of the month and year,” “Tuesday and Wednesday,” “before long holidays,” and a car model's lifecycle as the best times to buy a new car. They offer strategies to help consumers keep costs down and get good value for money.
Companies mentioned：Edmunds
Did the government know about the dangerous waste only after it piled up and exploded? Tainan blaze injures 15; Hsieh Lung-chieh questions the interests behind it: “Fire can’t burn away the evidence”.
An illegal pile of magnesium-aluminum alloy waste in Tainan’s Annan District triggered a massive explosion, injuring 15 people and causing significant property damage. Legislator Hsieh Lung-chieh questioned regulatory failures and the interests behind the incident, which highlights longstanding gaps in Tainan’s waste management.
A closer look at the international picture: From military spending topping 1 trillion for the first time to the Trump-Xi meeting agenda, Taiwan is repeatedly in the spotlight.
A US military aircraft passed through the Taiwan Strait, and Taiwan's defense budget exceeded 1 trillion yen for the first time. As tensions between the US and China continue, Taiwan is once again drawing international attention.
Will there be a heavy-rain day off tomorrow, Aug. 24? “6 counties and cities” meet the threshold for suspending work and classes! The list of 22 counties and cities across Taiwan is being updated.
Affected by a low-pressure belt and strong southwesterly winds, parts of Taiwan have seen extreme rainfall. 6 counties and cities meet the criteria for suspending work and classes, and the Central Weather Administration has activated emergency operations and expanded its heavy-rain alerts.
Companies mentioned：中央氣象署、行政院人事行政總處
Forget 維力 and Lai Yi Ke instant noodles! Taiwan’s food lovers have switched to this 1 variety, praising its “rich broth that isn’t overly salty.” Delicious and not greasy, it’s a must-buy to stock up on.
Taiwanese internet users are buzzing about Uni-President’s bak kut teh instant noodles, which have become popular again for their rich broth and nostalgic flavor. The classic product, nearly 40 years old, continues to enjoy a loyal following.
Companies mentioned：維力
Taimali and Sun Moon Lake lose out! The winner of Taiwan’s TOP 10 most beautiful flower-viewing spots is this place; visitors praise its stunning sea of flowers and say a visit is unforgettable.
網路溫度計DailyView has released a ranking of popular daylily destinations across Taiwan. Taipei's 曹家花田香 took the top spot, with flower fields around the island attracting attention.
Companies mentioned：網路溫度計DailyView、KEYPO大數據關鍵引擎
How can you make a good impression when you speak? Experts share the 2 most effective speaking techniques, so you won’t have to fear impromptu speaking.
A reverse-thinking technique has been presented as a way to make an impression when speaking extemporaneously. Building conflict and change into a story can engage listeners and make communication memorable.
Don’t just fry sunny-side-up eggs with oil! Experts share 2 tips to “guarantee they won’t stick to the pan,” for crispy edges, tender whites and yolks that aren’t overcooked.
Experts have introduced 2 ways to cook a perfect fried egg and 5 techniques for using a nonstick pan. Fresh eggs and proper heat control are key.
Regretting giving property to your spouse? Lawyers reveal “2 ways” to make amends; you may even recover the property after an affair.
If a marriage runs into trouble after property is gifted, lawyers recommend two ways to protect your interests: a conditional gift agreement and advance registration. These may offer a chance to recover the property, especially in cases involving a spouse’s infidelity.
Taiwan | 鉅亨網（7）
Taiwan stocks outlook: Long-term bond yield fluctuations closely drive fund shifts; 輝達 earnings in focus.
Taiwan’s weighted stock index edged lower but held above 45000 points, remaining volatile at high levels. Foreign investors continued to buy, while domestic investment trusts turned net sellers. The market is watching 輝達 earnings and Federal Reserve moves. AI funding needs are driving up long-term bond yields and affecting short-term capital flows.
Companies mentioned：輝達、永豐投顧、陽明、長榮、長榮航、萬海、復華投信、統一投信
Dan Ives bullish on AI memory stocks! The supply-demand ratio has reached 15 to 1, and everyone will have to “pay up”.
A surge in AI demand has pushed the supply-demand ratio for memory chips to 15 to 1. Analyst Dan Ives says prices will continue to rise in a memory chip market led by South Korean companies, with major implications for investment and industrial structures.
Companies mentioned：Wedbush、DRAM ETF、美光科技、蘋果、輝達
Canada strikes back at Trump! It will impose retaliatory tariffs on Sept. 8, putting 900 billion dollars in trade at risk.
Canada announced that it would impose “tit-for-tat” tariffs on US products starting September 8. The countries' $900 billion trade relationship is now at risk.
智易 gets a boost from 5G orders and Wi-Fi 7 upgrades, with second-half operations expected to outperform the first half.
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Computing power is consuming the power grid! Data centers are triggering a power-supply revolution, from on-site power grids to direct chip power delivery, opening up a new market worth hundreds of billions.
With AI chips consuming large amounts of power, data center power supply is being comprehensively restructured, from on-site generation to direct chip connections. Taiwanese power supply makers are benefiting from structural growth.
Companies mentioned：台達電、光寶科、高力、順達、新盛力、AES-KY、華城
迅得 plans to invest 150 million yuan in 友上科技 for a stake of more than 20%, establishing a collaborative mechanism in the south.
迅得 plans to invest 150 million yuan in 友上科技 for a stake of more than 20%, strengthening collaborative production across the Southern Taiwan Science Park semiconductor S-corridor and enhancing smart manufacturing integration.
Companies mentioned：台積電、牧德、鏵友益、志聖、東捷、臻鼎-KY、景碩
Silicon wafers finally rebound! Hsu Hsiu-lan confirms that both spot and long-term contract prices are rising.
GlobalWafers Chairwoman Hsu Hsiu-lan confirmed that silicon wafer prices have risen, with both spot and long-term contract prices increasing, reflecting a recovery in demand and cost pressures as the industry reaches a turning point.