# AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-23 15:00–18:00 JST

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 67 items from 5 sources; Japan, 16 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Tribal farmers embrace Yushan’s friendly habitat certification, sharing their harvest with wildlife

- Published: 2026-08-23T17:43:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608230128.aspx
- anchor: #n2183060
- Companies mentioned: 玉山文教基金會、明台產物保險公司

Facts:
- 30 works selected from 266 submissions
- On display at the Taichung Metropolitan Park Visitor Center through Sept. 20

## Lin An-ko homers again in NPB farm league, goes 3-for-? with a hot bat

- Published: 2026-08-23T17:42:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608230127.aspx
- anchor: #n2183061
- Companies mentioned: 埼玉西武獅隊、東京養樂多燕子隊

Facts:
- 3 hits in one game
- Hit a home run
- Defeated [opponent] 6-4
- Has hit 2 home runs
- 3 games
- 3 hits in 4 at-bats
- 4 hits in 9 at-bats

## Rain continues in the south and gradually spreads east, with rainfall expected through the 25th

- Published: 2026-08-23T17:38:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608230126.aspx
- anchor: #n2183059
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、交通部中央氣象署

Facts:
- Accumulated rainfall in Kaohsiung exceeds 300 millimeters
- Around 270 to 290 millimeters in Tainan and Pingtung
- Taitung has also seen nearly 200 millimeters of accumulated rainfall
- Strong gusts of around 8 on the Beaufort scale have appeared along the southwestern coast
- Strong gusts in the northeast corner reach 10 to 11 on the Beaufort scale
- Waves of around 2 to 3 meters along the southwestern and southeastern coasts

## After 40 years in education, Hsinchu County’s Shixing Elementary School principal Xu Fabin wins the Teacher-Art Educator Award

- Published: 2026-08-23T17:34:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608230125.aspx
- anchor: #n2183054
- Companies mentioned: 新竹縣政府、教育部、國立嘉義大學、中央社

Facts:
- 40 years in education
- More than 2000 teachers, students and parents across the school
- Spends 15 minutes every day reviewing lessons or reading with them
- Uses 10 minutes before bed to chat about school life
- Nearly 2 years

## President proposes moving the Legislative Yuan and Executive Yuan to Taichung; Ho Hsin-chun and Chiang Chi-chen both support the idea

- Published: 2026-08-23T17:33:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608230124.aspx
- anchor: #n2183055
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨、國民黨、衛生福利部、健保、高鐵、台中機場、台中港

## On alert for disasters caused by torrential rain, Chen Chi-mai inspects flood-control facilities in northern Kaohsiung and steps up preparations

- Published: 2026-08-23T17:31:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608230123.aspx
- anchor: #n2183056
- Companies mentioned: 高雄市水利局、環保局

Facts:
- Kaohsiung City’s forecast 24-hour accumulated rainfall is 250 to 400 millimeters in low-lying areas
- 1295 personnel deployments since Aug. 19
- 174 vehicle deployments of various types
- A cumulative 97.255 kilometers of drains cleared
- A total of 3萬501 roadside drain openings and manhole covers cleared of blockages
- 185.904 metric tons of waste

## Wang Wei-chen sent to the minors, aims to return as soon as possible; Hsu Ting-lun returns to the first team

- Published: 2026-08-23T17:30:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608230122.aspx
- anchor: #n2183057
- Companies mentioned: 中信兄弟

Facts:
- Played in 36 first-team games this season
- Recorded 15 hits in 84 at-bats
- Including 1 home run.
- 打擊率1成79

## Unrest overnight in southern Thailand; attacks in multiple locations leave 2 injured

- Published: 2026-08-23T17:29:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608230121.aspx
- anchor: #n2183058
- Companies mentioned: Thai PBS World、7-Eleven

Facts:
- A total of 51 attacks
- Leaving 2 people injured
- More than 7000 people have been killed

## In 823 Battle speech, President Lai outlines 4 main pillars, including a path to ensuring peace through strength

- Published: 2026-08-23T17:27:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608230120.aspx
- anchor: #n2183013
- Companies mentioned: 中央社

Facts:
- Overall defense budget for next year reaches NT$1.1225 trillion
- Nearly NT$100 billion invested in the Xing’an Project to improve aging military housing

## Woman falls from 3rd to 1st floor at Breeze Nanshan in Taipei, suffers fractures to hands and feet and is taken to hospital

- Published: 2026-08-23T17:25:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608230119.aspx
- anchor: #n2183014
- Companies mentioned: 微風南山商場

Facts:
- Fell from the 3rd floor of the shopping mall to the 1st

## Lions’ Lin Tzu-hao excels with the bases loaded; possible reasons analyzed

- Published: 2026-08-23T17:23:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608230118.aspx
- anchor: #n2182963
- Companies mentioned: 統一7-ELEVEn獅隊、中信兄弟

Facts:
- 本季滿壘打擊率3成75
- 1 home run
- Drove in 10 runs
- 生涯滿壘打擊率3成51
- 生涯得點圈打擊率則是2成52

## Forecast rainfall reaches the alert threshold; yellow alert raised for the Wanli River landslide-dammed lake

- Published: 2026-08-23T17:20:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608230117.aspx
- anchor: #n2182964
- Companies mentioned: 林業保育署、中央氣象署、花蓮縣政府、萬榮鄉、鳳林鎮、明利國小、樂活會館

Facts:
- Forecast rainfall exceeds 200 millimeters
- Water level at the Wanli River landslide-dammed lake is 1092.16 meters
- Water storage of 6.3422 million cubic meters
- Quantitative precipitation forecast for the next 24 hours is 281.7 millimeters

## 總統提立法院及行政院遷台中 卓榮泰：回應對話過程

- Published: 2026-08-23T17:16:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608230115.aspx
- anchor: #n2182962
- Companies mentioned: 立法院、行政院、台中市大家庭獅子會、衛生福利部台中醫院、中興大學、民進黨

## Fubon Guardians manager proposes changing start times the day before to avoid rainouts

- Published: 2026-08-23T17:12:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608230116.aspx
- anchor: #n2182961
- Companies mentioned: 中華職棒、富邦悍將隊

Facts:
- A cumulative 5 rainouts in August
- Recently, rain in the north has mostly arrived around 4 or 5 p.m.

## Not accepting the explanation of the ruling, Hirano Keiichi says: The Lions should be the same as us, right?

- Published: 2026-08-23T17:04:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608230114.aspx
- anchor: #n2182958
- Companies mentioned: 中信兄弟、統一獅、7-ELEVEn

Facts:
- 4局上、4局下各動用一次重播輔助判決

## Questions raised over whether optimizing train-car space has a military purpose; 北捷: Not consistent with the facts

- Published: 2026-08-23T17:04:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608230113.aspx
- anchor: #n2182957
- Companies mentioned: 北捷、台北捷運公司、倫敦、香港、新加坡、雪梨、法國

## Women’s basketball standout 米靖恩 heads to the U.S. to pursue her dream of reaching the WNBA and hopes to give back to Taiwan

- Published: 2026-08-23T16:58:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608230112.aspx
- anchor: #n2182896
- Companies mentioned: 米靖恩、北一女中、堪薩斯州社區大學、NCAA D1、舊金山大學、WNBA、NJCAA D1、布農族

Facts:
- 三-point shooting percentage of 44.7% ranks among the best in school history
- Averaged 13.2 points
- Averaged 13.2 points and 3.6 rebounds
- Averaged 13.2 points, 3.6 rebounds and 4.3 assists
- Averaged 13.2 points, 3.6 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.7 steals
- Shot 51%
- 三-point shooting percentage of 44.7%
- Helped the team post a 27-6 record
- 175-centimeter 米靖恩
- 三-point shooting percentage of 43.6% over a 2-year career
- Received offers of admission from 35 NCAA D1 schools

## Formaldehyde-laced cabbage discovered in Hebei; police urgently trace its distribution

- Published: 2026-08-23T16:53:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202608230111.aspx
- anchor: #n2182833
- Companies mentioned: 中國商報、人民日報app、中央社

Facts:
- More than 120 tons of formaldehyde-laced cabbage from Shandong and Yunnan also found in Guangzhou

## Characters from the “Gatao” films come to Kaohsiung Music Center; Wang Shixian performs his signature hits

- Published: 2026-08-23T16:51:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202608230110.aspx
- anchor: #n2182834
- Companies mentioned: 高雄流行音樂中心、麋先生樂團

Facts:
- “Michael” Wang Yangming leads dozens of dancers in performing the “Gatao” theme song

## Jensen Huang’s quick visit to Taipei draws attention ahead of 輝達 earnings release

- Published: 2026-08-23T16:46:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608230109.aspx
- anchor: #n2178664
- Companies mentioned: 輝達、NVIDIA

## Power equipment malfunction delays 台鐵 trains on the Tainan–Dahu and Shalun–Zhongzhou routes

- Published: 2026-08-23T16:40:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608230108.aspx
- anchor: #n2178663
- Companies mentioned: 台鐵

Facts:
- Starting at 3 p.m. today

## France urgently recalls condoms with holes; Taiwan FDA says none were imported into Taiwan

- Published: 2026-08-23T16:28:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608230107.aspx
- anchor: #n2178661
- Companies mentioned: Friday Bae、My Lubie

Facts:
- About 260,000 condoms with holes
- About 30 product lines not approved in France

## Criminal Investigation Bureau: 356 students targeted in sexual extortion scams over summer break; male college student loses NT$300,000

- Published: 2026-08-23T16:23:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608230106.aspx
- anchor: #n2178655
- Companies mentioned: Threads（脆）、竹聯幫

Facts:
- 356 students
- NT$300,000
- NT$2000
- NT$3000
- NT$5,000
- NT$50,000

## Strengthening southwesterly winds and low-pressure system could bring torrential rain; 阿里山林鐵 suspends all services on the 24th

- Published: 2026-08-23T16:20:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608230105.aspx
- anchor: #n2178656
- Companies mentioned: 阿里山林鐵、林業及自然保育署、中央氣象署、統一超商

Facts:
- Within 1 year from the date of travel

## 加拿大 imposes retaliatory tariffs; Trump fires back: Wants benefits but refuses to become a state

- Published: 2026-08-23T16:19:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608230104.aspx
- anchor: #n2178657
- Companies mentioned: 加拿大、美國、真實社群

Facts:
- The new 50% tariffs the 美國 imposed on 加拿大
- Affecting about US$20 billion
- Accounts for 5.5% of 加拿大’s exports to the U.S.

## Lions confirm 4 foreign pitchers for the season;銳力獅’s leave has been carefully arranged

- Published: 2026-08-23T16:18:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608230103.aspx
- anchor: #n2178658
- Companies mentioned: 統一7-ELEVEn獅隊、布雷克、喬登、銳力獅、獅帝芬

Facts:
- 4 foreign pitchers confirmed for this season
- Taking about 1 week off

## Magnitude 5.9 earthquake in Japan’s Kanto region; injuries rise to 37

- Published: 2026-08-23T16:17:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608230102.aspx
- anchor: #n2178659
- Companies mentioned: JR東日本、美國地質調查所（USGS）、日本氣象廳、日本消防廳、共同社、法新社

Facts:
- A magnitude 5.9 earthquake
- At least 37 people were injured
- The epicenter was 68 kilometers deep
- The magnitude was 5.8

## Matsu-Xiamen mini-three-links ferry services abruptly suspended due to weather, catching Lienchiang County Government off guard

- Published: 2026-08-23T16:16:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608230101.aspx
- anchor: #n2178653
- Companies mentioned: 中國福州海事局、連江縣政府

Facts:
- Level three typhoon warning response activated

## 視盟 launches petition calling for the Gwangju Biennale Taiwan Pavilion to be renamed

- Published: 2026-08-23T16:16:35+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202608230100.aspx
- anchor: #n2178654
- Companies mentioned: 視盟、台灣視覺藝術協會、國立台灣美術館、光州雙年展基金會

Facts:
- Nearly 200 arts workers joined the petition

## Taoyuan Baba-Nyonya Cultural Festival features a long-table feast and traditional children’s games to introduce Malaysia’s Peranakan culture

- Published: 2026-08-23T16:13:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608230099.aspx
- anchor: #n2178652
- Companies mentioned: 桃園市政府、桃園市馬來西亞藝文協會

## 227 kilograms of cannabis found hidden in imported excavator bucket; Keelung man denies charges, sentenced to 10 years and 10 months

- Published: 2026-08-23T16:00:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608230098.aspx
- anchor: #n2178650
- Companies mentioned: 基隆地方法院、財政部關務署基隆關、法務部調查局航業調查處基隆調查站

Facts:
- The seized cannabis had a total gross weight of 227.178 kilograms
- Chang Hong will pay Huang approximately NT$300,000

## Thunderstorms prompt suspension of ground operations at Taichung Airport

- Published: 2026-08-23T15:52:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608230097.aspx
- anchor: #n2178525

Taichung Airport suspended ground operations on the afternoon of the 23rd due to thunderstorms, causing delays to some flights. Passengers are advised to check flight updates.

## Offbeat film “Niu Lai” nears 200 million at the box office; polarized reviews spur imitations and creative works

- Published: 2026-08-23T15:47:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202608230096.aspx
- anchor: #n2178524
- Companies mentioned: 牛来、鵝來、豆瓣、財新網、羊高

Facts:
- Box office revenue has surpassed RMB 40 million
- Approximately NT$188 million
- “Niu Lai” currently has a score of 5.9

## Controversy over search dog Wilson’s death; Hualien prosecutors receive complaint and open investigation

- Published: 2026-08-23T15:42:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608230095.aspx
- anchor: #n2178523
- Companies mentioned: 花蓮縣消防局、花蓮地檢署、內政部消防署、花蓮縣動植物防疫所、花蓮縣議會

Facts:
- Wilson distinguished himself in the search-and-rescue mission after the 0403 Hualien earthquake
- 去年5月底離世
- 花蓮縣消防局16日說明
- 花蓮縣議會議長張峻要求花蓮縣消防局於31日臨時大會

## 八二三戰役68週年 鄭麗文：賴總統承認九二共識兩岸就能對話

- Published: 2026-08-23T15:26:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608230094.aspx
- anchor: #n2178480
- Companies mentioned: 國民黨、中央社

Facts:
- 68th anniversary of the Second Taiwan Strait Crisis
- After World War II

## Cyclists gather at Nantou’s “Instant Noodle Earth God” shrine for a ride through Zhongliao’s hidden gems

- Published: 2026-08-23T15:16:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608230089.aspx
- anchor: #n2178431
- Companies mentioned: 南投縣政府、石龍宮

Facts:
- The route is 36 kilometers long
- Spend at least one hundred New Taiwan dollars

## Bangladesh’s natural gas shortage hits industry and households; power outages and protests become frequent

- Published: 2026-08-23T15:14:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608230093.aspx
- anchor: #n2178427
- Companies mentioned: 阿舒甘吉化肥廠、孟加拉石油、天然氣與礦產公司（Petrobangla）

Facts:
- Urea fertilizer supplies food for the country’s 170 million people
- Previously employed more than 1,200 people
- Produces more than 1,000 tons of fertilizer per day
- Garment exports account for about 80% of national export earnings
- Power generation, industry and private power plants together account for more than 3/4 of Bangladesh’s natural gas consumption
- Households account for more than 1/10 of the country’s natural gas consumption

## Japan sees repeated fires involving portable chargers; government plans to require testing by third-party organizations

- Published: 2026-08-23T15:11:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608230092.aspx
- anchor: #n2178428
- Companies mentioned: 讀賣新聞、製品評價技術基盤機構（NITE）

Facts:
- The number of incidents rose from 51 in 2021
- To 192 in 2025
- An increase to 4 times the previous level

## 哈利王子攜妻兒返英定居 試修復王室關係

- Published: 2026-08-23T15:11:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608230091.aspx
- anchor: #n2178429
- Companies mentioned: 哈利王子、威廉王子、梅根、凱特王妃、查爾斯三世、歐文斯、安德魯、費茲威廉斯、戴安娜王妃、每日電訊報、伊頓中學、馬特、溫莎城堡、Netflix、Spotify

Facts:
- 41-year-old Harry
- 他和梅根（Meghan Markle）在6年前揮別英國、落腳加州

## 強化戰時及災防運補 陸、空軍聯手演練物資空投

- Published: 2026-08-23T15:10:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608230090.aspx
- anchor: #n2178430
- Companies mentioned: 陸軍後勤指揮部、陸軍空降訓練中心、空軍、軍聞社、中央社、空軍第六聯隊

Facts:
- Rigging the A-22 airdrop bundle
- 空軍 C-130 transport aircraft

## Relentless heavy rain in Kaohsiung prompts city government to raise its emergency response center to Level 1

- Published: 2026-08-23T14:55:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608230088.aspx
- anchor: #n2178304
- Companies mentioned: 高雄市政府、高雄市水利局、高雄市警察局仁武分局

Facts:
- The 3 people in the car escaped and called for help
- The car’s driver was a 34-year-old man surnamed Chou
- A passenger was a 56-year-old woman surnamed Lin
- A 13-year-old boy surnamed Chou

## 台塑石化: Gasoline and diesel prices unchanged

- Published: 2026-08-23T14:52:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608230087.aspx
- anchor: #n2178305
- Companies mentioned: 台塑石化

Facts:
- 92-octane unleaded gasoline: NT$30.5 per liter
- 95+ octane unleaded gasoline costs NT$32 per liter
- 98-octane unleaded gasoline costs NT$34 per liter
- Premium diesel costs NT$29.1 per liter

## President hopes ruling and opposition parties will uphold the spirit of the 823 defense of Taiwan against communism and jointly support the defense budget

- Published: 2026-08-23T14:42:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608230085.aspx
- anchor: #n2178432
- Companies mentioned: 中央社

Facts:
- Reaching NT$1.1225 trillion
- An additional NT$4,000 per month
- A 4% across-the-board pay raise
- 陸軍總共支出700多億元
- The Navy and 空軍 spent more than NT$100 billion combined

## President: Though the world is at peace, forgetting war invites danger; a peace agreement would bring only humiliation

- Published: 2026-08-23T14:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608230079.aspx
- anchor: #n2178433
- Companies mentioned: 中華民國、中華人民共和國

Facts:
- 68th anniversary of the victory in the 823 Battle
- 77th anniversary of the Guningtou Victory
- 30th anniversary of the first direct presidential election

## Take in the breathtaking nature of Fukuoka’s Itoshima and the Genkai Sea from a bird’s-eye view! Experience-based activity facility “ASOBINA糸島” to grand open in September 2026

- Published: 2026-08-23T17:23:42+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000189552.html
- anchor: #n2183011
- Companies mentioned: ASOBINA糸島、株式会社ERUK

Facts:
- Grand opening in September 2026
- Opening date: September １, 2026

## Free for those aged 18 and under! Pianist Takashi Yamamoto to perform at the “Piano and Cello Orchestra Concert” held at Dai-ichi Life Hall by invitation!

- Published: 2026-08-23T17:22:17+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000215.000094653.html
- anchor: #n2183012
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Avant、株式会社タクティカート、文化庁、ワルシャワ・ショパン音楽院、桐朋学園大学院大学、音楽之友社、エイベックス・クラシックス、アルトゥス・ミュージック、NHK交響楽団、東京音楽大学、フランスパリ・エコールノルマル音楽院、仙台フィル、アンサンブル金沢、東京フィル、京都市響、兵庫PAC、九州交響楽団、ワルシャワ国立フィルハーモニー管弦楽団、スロヴァキアフィルハーモニー管弦楽団、ブダペストフィルハーモニー管弦楽団、ベルリン交響楽団、トヨタ・マスター・プレイヤーズ・ウィーン、関西フィルハーモニー管弦楽団、京都市交響楽団、東京フィルハーモニー交響楽団、ポーランド王立歌劇場管弦楽団、ポモージェ・フィルハーモニー管弦楽団、シフィエントクシスキェ・フィルハーモニー管弦楽団、ルブリン・フィルハーモニー管弦楽団、バルト・フィルハーモニー管弦楽団

Facts:
- All seats reserved: 8,000 yen (tax included)

## 学校法人服部学園（通称：OCHABI）と江津未来教育デザイン研究所（通称：GO▶︎KEN）が、過疎地の人工林を「アートの力で学びの森に変える」共創プロジェクトを始動！

- Published: 2026-08-23T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000062469.html
- anchor: #n2182960
- Companies mentioned: 学校法人服部学園、江津未来教育デザイン研究所、国連グローバル・コンパクト、エコシステム社会推進機構、江津市里山子ども園 わたぼうし

Facts:
- Founded in 1955
- 日時：2026年8月22日(土)・23日(日)

## 【フジテレビ】『SHOW-WA ２nd Concert Tour 2026 "道"大千穐楽 特典映像付き完全版』 10月３日（土）15時～17時(予定) フジテレビTWO ドラマ・アニメ

- Published: 2026-08-23T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002176.000000084.html
- anchor: #n2182959
- Companies mentioned: フジテレビ、フジテレビジョン、SHOW-WA、パシフィコ横浜、名古屋グランパス、セレッソ大阪、徳島ヴォルティス、浦和レッズ、SOLIDEMO

Facts:
- More than 3000 applicants
- 13 performances in 10 cities
- 2026: ２nd nationwide tour
- To be held Thursday, October １
- ７ days of catch-up streaming available

## Social insurance and labor consultant exam “answers” now available! Live broadcast of “exam commentary” from 19:00

- Published: 2026-08-23T16:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002824.000021078.html
- anchor: #n2182895
- Companies mentioned: TAC株式会社

Facts:
- Streaming from 19:00 today
- Multiple-choice section: 8/23 (Sunday) 20:00
- Held at 18 campuses nationwide
- 8/29（土）・30（日）
- “Saturday, August 29, 9:30–11:00”

## [Reiwa 8 Certified Public Accountant Essay-Style Exam] Three days of hard work—well done! TAC to publish “preliminary answers” from 16:00 on Thursday, August 27!

- Published: 2026-08-23T16:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002795.000021078.html
- anchor: #n2178662
- Companies mentioned: TAC株式会社

Facts:
- 2026年8月21日(金)～23日(日)に実施された
- 2026年8月27日(木) 16:00より公開
- Available to view from Thursday, September 3, 2026

## Submitted a “scientific objection letter” to the Local Independent Administrative Agency 大阪健康安全基盤研究所 — Regarding the basis for the “positive for puberulic acid-producing fungi” determination in the test results notice (Health and Safety Bacteriology No. 300), dated 8/23

- Published: 2026-08-23T16:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000083.000182444.html
- anchor: #n2178660
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社薫製倶楽部、小林製薬株式会社、大阪健康安全基盤研究所、厚生労働省、大阪市

Facts:
- The response deadline is Friday, September 11, Reiwa 8, and the response must arrive by that date.
- The following 4 documents are attached.
- 令和6年5月29日に開催された第3回大阪市食中毒対策本部会議の資料3
- 当社は、上記の記載の根拠となる文書等について、令和8年8月1日付で大阪市に公開請求を行いました。
- 旧大阪工場の拭き取り検査については、大安研から大阪市健康局長宛に、令和6年12月4日付の検査結果通知書

## Legendary nursery school that became a “base for the first year of volunteering” during the Great Hanshin Earthquake faces threat of closure

- Published: 2026-08-23T16:06:31+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000189570.html
- anchor: #n2178651
- Companies mentioned: 社会福祉法人野花会、ちびくろ保育園、CODE海外災害援助市民センター、オルター、ナカムラクリニック

Facts:
- The 1995 Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake
- 30 years since the earthquake
- As many as 1,000 servings of warm pork soup
- Rooftop garden atop a 4-story building
- About 100 million yen
- A crowd of 800 people
- General admission: 3,500 yen

## 「聞き取れない」をその場でサポート。ネイティブキャンプ、講師の発話をリアルタイムで文字表示する「字幕機能」をリリース

- Published: 2026-08-23T16:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001206.000012419.html
- anchor: #n2178586
- Companies mentioned: ネイティブキャンプ、株式会社ネイティブキャンプ、Native Camp Japanese

Facts:
- Coupons worth 5,000 yen
- Instructors from more than 140 countries around the world
- More than 15,000 instructors
- More than 32,000 rich learning materials
- 80 million lessons to date
- ¥1,980 family plan (tax included)

## [U-CAN—now available] Preliminary answers for the “58th (Reiwa 8) Social Insurance and Labor Consultant Exam” to be published from 14:00!

- Published: 2026-08-23T15:50:35+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001504.000007628.html
- anchor: #n2178587
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ユーキャン、Amazon Pay、楽天ペイ、PayPay、ｄ払い

Facts:
- ¥5,000 discount
- 79,000 yen
- 74,000 yen
- 90 million yen

## ノジマＴリーグ 2026-2027シーズン 公式戦 8月23日開催 木下アビエル神奈川 vs 九州カリーナ 対戦オーダー発表

- Published: 2026-08-23T15:49:44+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003080.000038094.html
- anchor: #n2178588
- Companies mentioned: ノジマＴリーグ、木下アビエル神奈川、九州カリーナ

## 【登別石水亭】大迫力の鬼たちが登別温泉に集結！夏の風物詩「第63回 登別地獄まつり」が8月29日(土)・30日(日)に開催！当館ゆかりの「和太鼓ZINKA」ライブも実施【宿泊予約受付中】

- Published: 2026-08-23T15:45:59+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002089.000019483.html
- anchor: #n2178589
- Companies mentioned: 野口観光株式会社、野口観光マネジメント株式会社、登別市、一般社団法人 登別国際観光コンベンション協会

Facts:
- 63rd Noboribetsu Hell Festival
- 2026年8月29日（土）・30日（日）
- Number of guest rooms: 248
- A giant King Enma approximately 6m tall
- A mikoshi weighing approximately 1 ton
- Approximately 100 young men

## [T.T Saitama] Match result / Nojima T League 2026-2027 season, Match 3 vs 木下マイスター東京

- Published: 2026-08-23T15:38:52+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000170.000038300.html
- anchor: #n2178520
- Companies mentioned: T.T彩たま株式会社、木下マイスター東京、アミューズ豊田、静岡ジェード

Facts:
- Saitama 3-1 KM Tokyo
- Sunday, August 23, 2026
- 2018-2019 season (year of establishment)

## What position do you sleep in? For Sleep Day (September ３), consider not “how long you sleep” but “how you sleep.”

- Published: 2026-08-23T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000124.000140619.html
- anchor: #n2178522
- Companies mentioned: 富士ベッド工業株式会社、フジテレビ系「ディノス」、TBSグロウディア、テレビ朝日系「ロッピングライフ」

Facts:
- Cumulative sales have surpassed 60,000 units

## [TAC Public Service Exam] Those weighing a private-sector job are welcome too! Online information session “Teach Me About Public Service Careers from Scratch!” to be held Monday, August 24

- Published: 2026-08-23T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002788.000021078.html
- anchor: #n2178521
- Companies mentioned: TAC株式会社

Facts:
- Monday, August 24, 2026, 18:30–19:30
- 18:30
- 19:30

## ダンカン（DANKAN）、約2週間で届けるオーダースーツ「特急仕立て」を開始

- Published: 2026-08-23T15:11:07+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000182746.html
- anchor: #n2178426
- Companies mentioned: ダンカン、DANKAN、尾上繊維株式会社、アリエス株式会社

Facts:
- Delivered in approximately 2 weeks
- Additional fee: 4,400 yen (tax included)
- Operates 37 stores nationwide
- Prices range from 18,700 yen to 116,380 yen

## No one wants to buy U.S. debt, and all the money is flowing into gold? Expert says “market trust is gone”: U.S. buybacks are only psychological comfort

- Published: 2026-08-23T16:44:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11158642
- anchor: #n2182897

The U.S. Treasury carried out $4 billion in Treasury buybacks, but the effect was temporary. Funds are flowing into gold and Bitcoin, and experts say the $40 trillion in U.S. debt cannot be repaid. The loss of market confidence is the problem.

## Is Vance not Trump’s successor in 2028? Taiwan-based U.S. scholar reveals “one factor” making his position unstable: traditional donors may find another candidate more acceptable

- Published: 2026-08-23T16:33:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11158638
- anchor: #n2182898

Reports say Army Secretary Driscoll is leaving the Trump administration, raising questions about Vice President Vance’s influence. The outcome of the 2028 Republican presidential succession contest is drawing attention.

## Starbucks’ “1 god-tier free service” is gone! Rolling out nationwide from 8/24; many applaud: “It was long overdue”

- Published: 2026-08-23T16:28:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11158637
- anchor: #n2182899

Starbucks announced that starting Aug. 24, 2026, its stores across Taiwan will charge for five types of shopping bags, including single-cup drink carriers. A single-cup bag will cost 2 yuan. The move aims to reduce waste and promote environmental protection, and has drawn enthusiastic support online.

## Waterproof shoes aren’t just Timberland! Insiders switch to 1 brand that’s “affordable, comfortable, durable, non-slip and lightweight”: walk 10,000 steps in the rain without getting tired

- Published: 2026-08-23T16:16:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11158615
- anchor: #n2182900
- Companies mentioned: K-SWISS、Palladium、V-TEX、Timberland

Prolonged rainfall in Taiwan is driving up demand among commuters and businesspeople for waterproof, comfortable and lightweight shoes. K-SWISS, Palladium and V-TEX are drawing attention as alternatives to Timberland, with Palladium particularly well-regarded for balancing waterproofing and durability.

## (8/17–8/23) Trending news! 8 counties and cities to have the government pay seniors’ health insurance premiums automatically, with no application needed! / 1 private university to close! Donates campus assets and merges with National Tsing Hua University / The “four fruits” for the Ghost Festival aren’t 4 kinds of fruit!

- Published: 2026-08-23T15:53:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11158624
- anchor: #n2178590
- Companies mentioned: 国立清華大学

Eight counties and cities have begun paying seniors’ health insurance premiums on their behalf, with no application required. A private university with a history of more than 36 years has also merged with National Tsing Hua University and relaunched as a science park. Misunderstandings about the “Four Fruits” of the Zhongyuan Festival have also been cleared up.

## If you can’t save 30 million, forget retiring in Singapore! A global look at retirement costs: 4 countries cost less than 6 million

- Published: 2026-08-23T15:40:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11158620
- anchor: #n2178591
- Companies mentioned: Visual Capitalist、NetCredit、Numbeo

According to a study released by Visual Capitalist, the cost of living overseas in retirement varies widely by country, with Singapore the most expensive at $1.1 million and Pakistan the least expensive at $187,000. The purchasing power of savings differs significantly.

## Kaohsiung is more than 日月光 and 川湖! A look at its remarkable changes over the past 6 years; Hsieh Chin-ho says Chen Chi-mai’s move greatly pleased 台積電

- Published: 2026-08-23T15:40:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11158621
- anchor: #n2178592
- Companies mentioned: 日月光、台積電、穎崴、川湖、萬潤、長興、長廣、勝一化工、中油、裕鐵、中信造船

During his tenure, Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai has driven a sweeping urban transformation, helping major companies such as 台積電 and 日月光 expand production while spurring the rise of local businesses integrating with AI. The changes have earned high praise from Hsieh Chin-ho, and show that a southern Taiwan tech ecosystem has taken shape.

## Latest typhoon update》Typhoon Saudel changes course! “Dips south” and may make landfall in Taiwan; these 2 days are the most likely for work and school closures

- Published: 2026-08-23T15:37:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11158623
- anchor: #n2178593
- Companies mentioned: 天氣即時預報、台灣中央氣象署

Typhoon Shatal’s projected path has shifted south, increasing the likelihood of a landfall in Taiwan. In the south, TD22 and the typhoon’s outer bands are combining to bring prolonged heavy rain, with impacts expected through the 28th.

## AI搶水電惹怒居民！《華爾街日報》：高達6成民眾強烈反對，美州長選戰紛紛祭出「資料中心禁令」

- Published: 2026-08-23T14:57:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11158619
- anchor: #n2178366
- Companies mentioned: Google、Amazon.com、Data Center Coalition

The expansion of data centers driven by AI’s rapid growth is fueling backlash over water and power consumption across the United States and has become an issue in gubernatorial elections. Amid political divisions and economic growth, moves to tighten regulations are accelerating.

## Shen Po-yang hits back after Ko Wen-je mocked him as “too weak,” saying Chiang Wan-an has no pressure: “Ko was also called too weak in 2014”

- Published: 2026-08-23T14:42:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11158616
- anchor: #n2178367

Former Taiwan People's Party Chairman Ko Wen-je said Democratic Progressive Party candidate Shen Po-yang was too weak to put pressure on Chiang Wan-an, so he would not make individual campaign appearances. Shen hit back, saying Ko was also considered weak in 2014 but still won, highlighting election sparring and debates over continuity in city governance.

## Equivalent to 40 Olympic swimming pools! 19,000 tons of waste dumped at Army's Hukou training ground; scholar identifies 3 failures: tank could cause ground to collapse

- Published: 2026-08-23T14:18:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11158618
- anchor: #n2178368
- Companies mentioned: 宏平工程、再利用業者（不特定）

Illegal contractors buried approximately 19,000 tons of construction waste at the Taiwan Army’s Hukou training ground, falsely labeling it “recycled graded aggregate.” Prosecutors indicted them over illicit profits exceeding ¥1.3 billion, while academics pointed to the collapse of the verification system. The case has exposed serious challenges in the safety management of national defense infrastructure.

## Global Life backs professional baseball, teams up with Uni-Lions at Taipei Dome for ceremonial first pitch, with Lin Wen-hui leading anti-fraud campaign

- Published: 2026-08-23T14:18:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11158617
- anchor: #n2178369
- Companies mentioned: 統一7-ELEVEN獅

Global Life teamed up with 統一7-ELEVEN獅 to hold a corporate theme day at Taipei Dome on August 22. Chairwoman Lin Wen-hui threw the ceremonial first pitch and promoted anti-fraud education, demonstrating the company's commitment to sports development and financial inclusion.

## Goldman Sachs: The market is beginning to smell “stagflation”! Bessent's moves still struggle against the twin pressures of oil prices and weak consumer spending

- Published: 2026-08-23T16:40:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6584286
- anchor: #n2182835
- Companies mentioned: ウォルマート

Goldman Sachs has warned that signs of stagflation are intensifying in the United States. The combination of fiscal policy, rising oil prices and weak consumption is fueling market anxiety.

## First time in 7 years! Alibaba plans to place HK$80 billion in new shares, with all proceeds going to AI development

- Published: 2026-08-23T15:40:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6584584
- anchor: #n2178526
- Companies mentioned: アリババ

アリババ issued new shares for the first time in 7 years, raising HK$80 billion. It will invest the entire amount in AI infrastructure to strengthen its global leadership.

## 輝達 AI server prices could surge more than 15% next year! Memory becomes key cost: DRAM jumps 64%, HBM premium exceeds 300%

- Published: 2026-08-23T15:40:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6584567
- anchor: #n2178527
- Companies mentioned: 輝達、三星電子、SK海力士、美光科技、台積電、微軟、Google、甲骨文、蘋果、高通、亞馬遜、Meta

Soaring memory costs could push 輝達 AI server prices up by more than 15% next year, mainly because of tight supply of HBM and DRAM, underscoring memory makers' growing bargaining power.

## Anthropic accelerates in-house AI chip development as it pursues a $2 trillion IPO! Poaches top Google TPU executive to reduce reliance on 輝達

- Published: 2026-08-23T14:39:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6584253
- anchor: #n2178307
- Companies mentioned: Google、NVIDIA、Broadcom、Samsung、Fractile、Meta、OpenAI、Riot Platforms、Volta Infra Holdings、Cerberus Capital Management

Anthropic has recruited Amir Salek, who led Google’s TPU development, and is stepping up efforts to develop its own AI chips. Ahead of a $2 trillion-scale IPO, it aims to reduce its reliance on Nvidia and cut costs.

## “You can contain real interest rates, but not the term premium”: Strategist says “Bessent economics” cannot prevent a clash between stocks and bonds

- Published: 2026-08-23T14:39:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6584260
- anchor: #n2178306
- Companies mentioned: BCA Research、モルガン・スタンレー、米財務省、FRB

The U.S. 30-year Treasury yield has reached its highest level since 2007 and has not fallen despite Treasury intervention. BCA Research’s Boudahian says “Bessent economics” cannot avert a stock-bond clash and warns of the risk of a collapse in confidence in the dollar.

## Senior Iranian figures call for an end to the war! Economic crisis worsens as Strait of Hormuz standoff drags on

- Published: 2026-08-23T14:27:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6584261
- anchor: #n2178308

A senior Iranian leader said ending the war and addressing economic issues should be priorities, putting him at odds with hardliners. The United States is tightening sanctions, and tensions over the Strait of Hormuz continue. This has significant implications for national stability and the international situation.

## [Synnex] (Supplement to 115/7/24 announcement) Subsidiary PEER DEVELOPMENTS LTD. announces disposal of CONCENTRIX CORP. shares

- Published: 2026-08-22T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=2347&year=115&month=8&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=145149&spoke_date=20260822
- anchor: #n2178671
- Companies mentioned: 聯強國際、PEER DEVELOPMENTS LTD.、CONCENTRIX CORP.

聯強國際, on behalf of its subsidiary, disposed of 1.05 million shares of CONCENTRIX CORP., raising about $26.77 million to bolster working capital.

## [華勝-KY] Announcement of the board of directors’ approval to establish a Mexican subsidiary

- Published: 2026-08-22T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=2248&year=115&month=8&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=3&spoke_time=111727&spoke_date=20260822
- anchor: #n2178670
- Companies mentioned: 華勝汽車電子股份有限公司

Huasheng Automotive Electronics has resolved to establish a wholly owned subsidiary in Mexico, with an investment of $1 million. The move is intended to support the group's strategic plans.

## [Huasheng-KY] Additional loans by a public company or its subsidiaries of NT$一千萬元 or more and equal to at least 百分之二 of the public company's net worth in its latest financial statements

- Published: 2026-08-22T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=2248&year=115&month=8&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=2&spoke_time=111353&spoke_date=20260822
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- Companies mentioned: E-LAN MOTOR ELECTRONIC (THAILAND) CO., LTD.、華勝國際控股有限公司、華勝汽車電子股份有限公司

A subsidiary of 華勝-KY lent ¥63.23 million interest-free to its subsidiary in Thailand. The outstanding loan balance has reached 10.4% of net assets, making it a material financial disclosure.

## [Huasheng-KY] Announces board approval of the consolidated financial statements for the second quarter of 115

- Published: 2026-08-22T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=2248&year=115&month=8&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=110932&spoke_date=20260822
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## Can breathing difficulties and high blood sugar affect each other?

- Published: 2026-08-23T17:01:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 照護線上
- Original: https://www.careonline.com.tw/2026/08/202608231600.html
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