AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-23 12:00–15:00 JSThttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.htmlOne 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.en Explosion in Tainan’s Annan District: Huang Weizhe visits firefighters injured in rescue operationshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178301https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178301Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:44:04 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA President hopes ruling and opposition parties will uphold the spirit of the 823 defense of Taiwan against communism and jointly support the defense budgethttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178302https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178302Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:42:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Brady becomes 8th player in franchise history to hit for the cycle; Reds collect 16 hits to beat the Diamondbackshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178303https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178303Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:41:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 台南安南區爆炸案 市府擬助提集體訴訟代位求償https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178300https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178300Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:35:34 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Flooding on several roads in Pingtung; county magistrate Chou Chun-mi inspects flood-control projectshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178297https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178297Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:15:53 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Caught using forged documents and tried to flee; Vietnamese migrant worker who overstayed in Taoyuan arrestedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178298https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178298Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:14:51 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Nantou’s Zhongliao Longan Culture Festival promotes quality agricultural products with the aroma of traditional cooking stoveshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178292https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178292Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:02:48 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA President: Though the world is at peace, forgetting war invites danger; a peace agreement would bring only humiliationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178293https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178293Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:00:46 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Heavy rain causes damage in Kaohsiung; fallen trees scrape light rail vehicles, and 2 landslides occur in Renwuhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178230https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178230Sun, 23 Aug 2026 13:58:44 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 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https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178231https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178231Sun, 23 Aug 2026 13:57:42 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA NGO supports foreign residents in Kumamoto disaster zone; temporary shower facilities plannedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178166https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178166Sun, 23 Aug 2026 13:52:40 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIn 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. 台鐵員工申訴霸凌遭調職 北高行撤銷調派處分https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178167https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178167Sun, 23 Aug 2026 13:51:38 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA China issues 3 navigation warnings, citing military activities and live-fire exercises in the South China Seahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178168https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178168Sun, 23 Aug 2026 13:50:35 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 國泰航空 marks its 80th anniversary with a revival of classic uniformshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178169https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178169Sun, 23 Aug 2026 13:48:33 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA New targeted therapy could double survival for pancreatic cancer patients; Taiwan launches human trialhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178164https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178164Sun, 23 Aug 2026 13:41:31 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Uncrewed vehicle bill aimed for third reading; Fu Kun-chi says KMT and TPP will reconcile versions this weekhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178165https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178165Sun, 23 Aug 2026 13:40:29 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA First mammal in Australia found infected with H5N1; sea lion dies without external injuries in South Australiahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178160https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178160Sun, 23 Aug 2026 13:34:27 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Explosion in Tainan’s Annan District: Social workers step up visits to affected households to help them through the crisishttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178161https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178161Sun, 23 Aug 2026 13:32:25 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Duped by an online investment scam, Yunlin County government ethics chief says shortcomings in self-checks must be addressedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178162https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178162Sun, 23 Aug 2026 13:30:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 遭美指控販毒等罪 墨西哥州長復職1天後再請長假https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178163https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178163Sun, 23 Aug 2026 13:29:20 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 「璃來龍」 engagement stuns fans; netizens send congratulations: “We’ve finally been waiting for this”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178100https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178100Sun, 23 Aug 2026 13:25:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA SEMICON Taiwan opens on 9/2, bringing together the AI industry supply chainhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178071https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178071Sun, 23 Aug 2026 13:16:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Lai Jui-lung and Ko Chih-en inspect Kaohsiung flood defenses and urge residents to stay alerthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178066https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178066Sun, 23 Aug 2026 13:07:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taiwan index futures edge lower overnight; stocks eye NVIDIA earnings and 華許 remarkshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2177942https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2177942Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:55:11 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 雪梨馬拉松 mishap: Finisher medals unexpectedly featured a German stadium.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2177943https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2177943Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:50:09 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Ko Wen-je criticized for being too weak; Shen Po-yang says Ko was also called weak back then but still won.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2177944https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2177944Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:48:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taichung department stores team up with local brands for a specialty products fair, seeking to capture the final summer-vacation business.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2177941https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2177941Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:45:05 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Relentless heavy rain in Kaohsiung causes flooding in multiple areas.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2177940https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2177940Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:39:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA More than 270,000 environmental protection professionals; National Environmental Research Academy hopes more women will join.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2177938https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2177938Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:34:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA A tree fell on Wufu 2nd Road in Kaohsiung; city government finishes clearing it and restores traffic.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2177939https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2177939Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:30:58 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Industry players: China's auto sector has entered its most brutal endgame; the next 2 years will be critical.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2177937https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2177937Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:25:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA First election after 哈薩克's parliamentary restructuring; critics say it consolidates presidential power.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2177934https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2177934Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:18:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Heavy rain hits Taiwan; 34 red alerts for landslides in Kaohsiung and Pingtung.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2177932https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2177932Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:13:33 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Rain expected all day south of Chiayi; rainfall will increase in the east tonight.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2177933https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2177933Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:11:31 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Saudi Crown Prince visits Macron in France; talks focus on esports and the Middle East situation.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2177799https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2177799Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:55:28 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 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.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2177800https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2177800Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:53:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 【JOURNAL STANDARD LADY'S KYOTO】NEW LOCATION OPENINGhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178299https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178299Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:16:33 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178294https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178294Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:13:45 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178295https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178295Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:08:47 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【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！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178296https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178296Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【7-minute walk from Tottori Station】The storage facility 「スペラボJR鳥取店」 opens on September 1, 2026!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178098https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178098Sun, 23 Aug 2026 13:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178099https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178099Sun, 23 Aug 2026 13:15:55 +0900JapanPR TIMES The labor and social security attorney exam answer速報 service is now available!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178067https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178067Sun, 23 Aug 2026 13:00:31 +0900JapanPR TIMES As opportunities to take off masks increase, what skin concern has become your biggest worry?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178070https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178070Sun, 23 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 『The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You: Bibiin!! Puzzle』 「Hakari Kyun! Kyun! Challenge」 launches!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178069https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178069Sun, 23 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 「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!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178068https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178068Sun, 23 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【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https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178005https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178005Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:45:41 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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 dayhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2177935https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2177935Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES AppHarbr releases guidelines for addressing in-app gambling ads, outlining compliance measures through ad quality managementhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2177936https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2177936Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:29:05 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2177922https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2177922Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:13:38 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2177923https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2177923Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【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」https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2177931https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2177931Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【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https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2177930https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2177930Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【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 locationshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2177929https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2177929Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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 truckshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2177928https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2177928Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES log you to release self-affirmation song 「大天才フェスティバル」; 1st-anniversary debut show set for Novemberhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2177927https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2177927Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【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!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2177926https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2177926Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2177925https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2177925Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2177924https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2177924Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES BLDB unveils new 3D metal models to “move, illuminate, and assemble” for the latter half of summer vacation—ending soon on August 31 (Monday)!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2177861https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2177861Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:45:44 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178232https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178232Sun, 23 Aug 2026 13:58:21 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178233https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178233Sun, 23 Aug 2026 13:36:18 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178234https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178234Sun, 23 Aug 2026 13:19:46 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178235https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178235Sun, 23 Aug 2026 13:14:46 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178236https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178236Sun, 23 Aug 2026 13:07:22 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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. 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https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178006https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178006Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:54:46 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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. A Chinese internet “ugly aesthetics” frenzy? German media examines the Niu Lai phenomenon: Why are young people paying to watch “bad movies”?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178007https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178007Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:50:35 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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. 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.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178008https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178008Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:34:51 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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. Taiwanese love going to “1 tourist destination”! Visitors complain it rips off tourists and prices are outrageously high; even locals stay away.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178009https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178009Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:33:23 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178010https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178010Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:15:05 +0900Taiwan風傳媒台湾将于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.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178011https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178011Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:13:09 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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”.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178012https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178012Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:06:29 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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. 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.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178013https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178013Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:06:25 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2177862https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2177862Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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. 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”.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2177863https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2177863Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:50:56 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2177864https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2177864Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:50:17 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2177865https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2177865Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:30:05 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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. 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.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2177867https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2177867Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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. 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.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2177866https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2177866Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒網路溫度計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. 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.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2177869https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2177869Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:15:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2177868https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2177868Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:15:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2177870https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2177870Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:01:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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 stocks outlook: Long-term bond yield fluctuations closely drive fund shifts; 輝達 earnings in focus.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178170https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2178170Sun, 23 Aug 2026 13:41:17 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網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. Dan Ives bullish on AI memory stocks! The supply-demand ratio has reached 15 to 1, and everyone will have to “pay up”.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2177945https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2177945Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:55:07 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網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. Canada strikes back at Trump! It will impose retaliatory tariffs on Sept. 8, putting 900 billion dollars in trade at risk.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2177946https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2177946Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:53:07 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網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.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2177801https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2177801Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:57:24 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網 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.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2177802https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2177802Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:56:14 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網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. 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.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2177803https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2177803Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:50:11 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網迅得 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. Silicon wafers finally rebound! Hsu Hsiu-lan confirms that both spot and long-term contract prices are rising.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2177804https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260823-12/index-en.html#n2177804Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:40:34 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網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.