# AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-23 21:00–24:00 JST

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 60 items from 5 sources; Japan, 9 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Haaland faces 曼城 in the new season with a sharp new look after cutting off his flowing long hair

- Published: 2026-08-23T23:42:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608230216.aspx
- anchor: #n2188309
- Companies mentioned: 曼城、Fox Sports

Facts:
- Haaland, now 26

## Rainfall forecast reaches threshold; Hualien County suspends work and classes on 8/24

- Published: 2026-08-23T23:37:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608230215.aspx
- anchor: #n2188307
- Companies mentioned: 花蓮縣府、中央氣象署

Facts:
- Hualien County suspends work and classes across the county for 1 day tomorrow

## Iranian deputy foreign minister visits Beijing, discusses Gulf situation

- Published: 2026-08-23T23:37:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202608230214.aspx
- anchor: #n2188308
- Companies mentioned: 中國外交部、伊朗外交部

Facts:
- 55 years since Iran and China established diplomatic relations
- 10 years since the establishment of a comprehensive strategic partnership

## Italy's leading coffee machine market position under threat as it fights Chinese competition

- Published: 2026-08-23T23:34:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608230213.aspx
- anchor: #n2188305
- Companies mentioned: Cimbali、Rancilio、Simonelli、La Marzocco、Nuova Simonelli、Dr.coffee、Jetinno、Caye、Kalerm

Facts:
- 1 kilogram of coffee grounds can make 143 espresso shots
- About 7 grams of coffee grounds per cup
- Heat the milk to 65 degrees Celsius
- Production is expected to exceed 200,000 units this year
- Its market share in Italy reaches 8%

## 華視 image archive documents Kinmen's frontline history; opens in 116

- Published: 2026-08-23T23:33:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608230212.aspx
- anchor: #n2188306
- Companies mentioned: 華視、中央社、國防部

Facts:
- Officially launches in March and April next year

## Rockfall on Suhua Highway hits SUV; family of 3 inside uninjured

- Published: 2026-08-23T23:22:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608230211.aspx
- anchor: #n2188219
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、宜蘭縣政府警察局、蘇澳分局、東澳派出所

Facts:
- 1 large rock suddenly fell from above and hit an SUV
- None of the 3 people in the vehicle was injured
- While traveling at kilometer 116.1 on Provincial Highway 9
- After receiving the report at 3:45 p.m.
- The rockfall was cleared at 4:21 p.m.

## South Korea sinks 15 three-pointers to beat the United States and win Jones Cup; Hammons named tournament MVP

- Published: 2026-08-23T23:18:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608230210.aspx
- anchor: #n2188218
- Companies mentioned: 韓國原州DB新世代、美國加州大學爾灣分校、台灣藍、台灣白

Facts:
- 韓國原州DB新世代 sank 15 three-pointers in the game

## Su Chiao-hui proposes expanded denture subsidies; Lee Sichuan discusses cooperation among Keelung, Taipei, New Taipei and Taoyuan

- Published: 2026-08-23T23:15:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608230209.aspx
- anchor: #n2188214
- Companies mentioned: 台灣道教總會

Facts:
- Up to NT$120,000 for low-income households
- Up to NT$80,000 in subsidies for lower-middle-income households
- Should be enough for ordinary families
- Even with just an extra NT$5,000, they still wouldn't get dentures

## Tseng Wen-sheng: AI data centers may receive direct power supply from power plants; costs to be determined by the market

- Published: 2026-08-23T23:14:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608230208.aspx
- anchor: #n2188215
- Companies mentioned: 台電、台灣半導體產業協會、經濟部能源署

Facts:
- Electricity demand over the next 10 years

## Hebei formaldehyde-laced cabbage incident: 3 Chinese departments order strict and swift action

- Published: 2026-08-23T23:13:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202608230207.aspx
- anchor: #n2188216
- Companies mentioned: 中國國務院食品安全委員會辦公室、央視新聞、中國商報、康保縣政府、中國國務院食安辦、農業農村部、市場監管總局、世界衛生組織、新發地農產品批發市場

Facts:
- More than 100 tons of formaldehyde-laced cabbage from Shandong and Yunnan were also found in Guangzhou

## Pakistan army chief to visit Iran to promote stronger cooperation between the 2 countries

- Published: 2026-08-23T23:09:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608230206.aspx
- anchor: #n2188217

Pakistan Army Chief Munir will lead a delegation to Iran to strengthen bilateral cooperation and regional peace. The visit comes amid regional defense concerns and progress in U.S.-Iran mediation.

Facts:
- Pakistan Army Chief Munir will lead a delegation to Tehran to promote bilateral cooperation.
- Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed the “Mecca Mutual Defense Agreement” in early August.
- Pakistan is playing a key role in mediating an end to the U.S.-Iran war.

## 嫦娥七號 launch called off; planned 2026 mission cannot proceed on schedule

- Published: 2026-08-23T23:00:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202608230205.aspx
- anchor: #n2188213
- Companies mentioned: 嫦娥七號、長征五號遙十四運載火箭、中國載人航天工程辦公室、人民日報、中央社

## 葉總讚悍將新洋投有水準 看林凱威8勝笑問會不會拿勝投王

- Published: 2026-08-23T22:47:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608230204.aspx
- anchor: #n2188091
- Companies mentioned: 味全龍隊、富邦悍將隊、葉君璋、悍里歐、林凱威

Facts:
- beat them 3-2
- Pitches at speeds of more than 150 kilometers per hour
- Pitched 6 full innings, allowing 5 hits and 1 run, with 6 strikeouts and 4 walks
- Allowed 5 hits and 1 run
- 6 strikeouts
- Issued 4 walks
- 林凱威 notched his 8th win
- Just 2 wins away from tying for the wins lead

## 挪威總理訪烏克蘭宣布明年再援2900多億元 與今年同

- Published: 2026-08-23T22:41:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608230203.aspx
- anchor: #n2188090
- Companies mentioned: 挪威、烏克蘭、俄羅斯

Facts:
- About NT$291.6 billion
- 850億挪威克朗

## Trump hosts IndyCar race in Washington, D.C., wrapping up U.S. 250th Independence anniversary celebrations

- Published: 2026-08-23T22:33:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608230202.aspx
- anchor: #n2188088
- Companies mentioned: 印第賽車（IndyCar）、路透社、世界盃足球賽（World Cup）

Facts:
- Nearly 300 kilometers per hour
- About 200,000 spectators
- Priced at US$5,000
- About NT$160,000
- A total distance of 402 kilometers

## 遠東Garden City elevator malfunction; Taipei City firefighters rescue people

- Published: 2026-08-23T22:31:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608230201.aspx
- anchor: #n2188089
- Companies mentioned: 遠東Garden City

Facts:
- About 17 people
- 6th floor

## 美技雙殺救龍隊 郭天信成史上第2位5打數無安打MVP

- Published: 2026-08-23T22:24:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608230200.aspx
- anchor: #n2188087
- Companies mentioned: 富邦悍將、味全龍隊、興農牛隊

Facts:
- 0-for-5
- The Dragons narrowly won 3-2
- Batted in 2 runs
- Allowed 1 run

## Rainfall entering its most intense period; heavy rain alert south of Chiayi and in eastern Taiwan

- Published: 2026-08-23T22:19:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608230199.aspx
- anchor: #n2188084
- Companies mentioned: 中央社

A low-pressure zone and southwesterly winds are bringing a threat of heavy rain to areas south of Chiayi and eastern Taiwan. The Central Weather Administration warned that rainfall will be heaviest from tonight through tomorrow morning and urged people to avoid mountainous areas and the coast.

Facts:
- Rainfall will be most intense from tonight through the first half of tomorrow
- Accumulated rainfall in Kaohsiung reaches extremely torrential rain levels
- Kaohsiung's accumulated rainfall reached 496.5 millimeters as of 8 p.m.
- The low-pressure system over southwestern Taiwan has developed into a tropical depression
- Rainfall will gradually ease after the morning of the 25th

## Heat wave brings sweltering conditions; summer drowning deaths in France top 300

- Published: 2026-08-23T22:04:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608230198.aspx
- anchor: #n2188080
- Companies mentioned: France Inter

Facts:
- There were 301 fatal drownings
- Up 14% from the same period in 2025
- The figure at the time was 142 people

## Yu Chun-yu earns first CPBL win as a starter and feels the magic; Peng Cheng-min jokes that he still has 99 wins to go

- Published: 2026-08-23T22:04:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608230197.aspx
- anchor: #n2188081
- Companies mentioned: 中信兄弟、統一7-ELEVEn獅隊

Facts:
- Started and pitched 5 scoreless innings
- Helped the team secure an 11-1 win

## U.S. weighs new sanctions; Iranian president admits people face many problems

- Published: 2026-08-23T21:52:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608230196.aspx
- anchor: #n2187957
- Companies mentioned: Masoud Pezeshkian、Scott Bessent、Donald Trump

Facts:
- 2 p.m. on the 24th, Eastern Time

## back number makes overseas debut at Taipei Arena; lead singer chokes up while thanking Taiwanese fans

- Published: 2026-08-23T21:50:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202608230195.aspx
- anchor: #n2187958
- Companies mentioned: back number

Facts:
- They came to Taiwan 13 years ago to shoot a music video
- These 2 days of concerts

## Brothers' bats come alive to beat Lions; Chen Chun-hsiu exits with injury as Hirano Keiichi discusses first-base competition

- Published: 2026-08-23T21:50:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608230194.aspx
- anchor: #n2187959
- Companies mentioned: 中信兄弟、統一7-ELEVEn獅隊、中央社

Facts:
- The Brothers' 16-hit team offense came alive
- They secured an 11-1 win in the end
- Won back 1 point
- Threw 5 innings on a total of 93 pitches
- Gave up just 3 hits
- Issued 2 walks and hit batters

## Raymond hopes to play in the Asian Games, joking: “I will never get tired”

- Published: 2026-08-23T21:44:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608230193.aspx
- anchor: #n2187956
- Companies mentioned: 台灣藍、中央社

Facts:
- Scored 18 points
- 360-degree spinning dunk
- Played 38 minutes in all
- Take 3 days off

## Indonesian wildfire haze crosses borders; Malaysia and Brunei agree to address it through 東協 mechanisms

- Published: 2026-08-23T21:34:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608230192.aspx
- anchor: #n2187954
- Companies mentioned: 印尼財經新聞網CNBC Indonesia、新加坡亞洲新聞台（Channel News Asia）、東協

Facts:
- More than 3 million people in Indonesia have been affected by wildfire haze
- The fires are spread across Sumatra and Kalimantan on Borneo, affecting 7 provinces and 37 cities and counties
- 6 provinces have declared disaster emergency alerts amid prolonged drought
- Acute respiratory infection cases in Central Kalimantan rose from 402 to 716 in 1 week
- The Ministry of Health has also dispatched 314 medical and health personnel to affected areas.
- A total of 591 schools in 10 districts of Sarawak state are closed.
- About 197,000 students are affected.

## Chen Ziwei relishes facing his former protégé, joking that he and Song Xinhao do not greet each other when they meet before games.

- Published: 2026-08-23T21:28:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608230191.aspx
- anchor: #n2187955
- Companies mentioned: 台灣白、台灣藍、政治大學

Facts:
- 台灣白 lost 65-78 to 台灣藍 in the third-place game of the William Jones Cup today.
- 台灣白 lost 65-78 to 台灣藍 in the third-place game of the William Jones Cup today, finishing 4th in the tournament.
- Che Youcheng, who returned to Taiwan from overseas to join 台灣白, scored 13 points efficiently in just 14 minutes off the bench today.

## 卓榮泰: 429 million allocated in 116 to support young and middle-aged people’s mental health, benefiting 100,000 visits

- Published: 2026-08-23T21:25:52+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608230190.aspx
- anchor: #n2187914
- Companies mentioned: 卓榮泰、中華民國基層醫療協會、國發會、健保、健康台灣深耕計畫、行政院、衛福部、賴清德

卓榮泰 announced that the 116 annual general budget totals NT$3.9 trillion, with additional funding for 健保 and a mental health support program for young and middle-aged people. The government aims to implement its Healthy Taiwan policy through primary care.

Facts:
- The 116 annual budget exceeds NT$3.9 trillion
- Public funds provide 健保 with 60 billion
- 健康台灣深耕計畫投入100億
- The mental health support program for young and middle-aged people is allocated a further 429 million
- An estimated 100,000 visits will benefit
- The 116 central government general budget totals NT$3.9266 trillion
- The growth rate for the total range of National Health Insurance medical expenses is 2.619%
- National Health Insurance funding will exceed NT$1 trillion for the first time
- The government has allocated an additional NT$60 billion for 健保
- The government will allocate NT$373 billion next year to advance the “New Population Strategy”

## Jiang Shaoqing returns to the first team as a starter and fires a 154-km/h pitch; Hirano says his stuff is better than expected

- Published: 2026-08-23T21:20:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608230189.aspx
- anchor: #n2187866
- Companies mentioned: 統一7-ELEVEn獅隊、中信兄弟、富邦悍將

Facts:
- Fastest pitch: 154 km/h
- After 596 days of rehabilitation
- They secured an 11-1 win in the end

## 中國政府 expands subsidies for credit card installment interest to encourage spending

- Published: 2026-08-23T21:19:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202608230188.aspx
- anchor: #n2187865
- Companies mentioned: 中國政府、中國財政部、中國人民銀行、金融監管總局、每日經濟新聞、央視新聞

Facts:
- RMB 3,000 per year
- NT$23,685
- The interest subsidy rate is 1 percentage point annually

## Kaohsiung could get half its annual rainfall in 4 days; Chen Chi-mai urges residents to stay indoors unless necessary

- Published: 2026-08-23T21:12:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608230187.aspx
- anchor: #n2187863
- Companies mentioned: 中央氣象署、高雄市政府、水利局

Facts:
- Rainfall in Kaohsiung over the past 4 days could reach 950 millimeters
- More than 250 millimeters of rain is forecast over the 12 hours from tonight to noon tomorrow
- Kaohsiung is expected to receive more than 500 millimeters of rain over 24 hours by tonight
- The latest data show rainfall over the previous 3 days has already exceeded 700 millimeters
- 高雄平均1年降雨量是1500到2000毫米
- A total of 94 areas in Kaohsiung City are under landslide warnings as of today
- A total of 2,615 people have been evacuated
- A total of 137 water pumps

## Banks added NT$489.6 billion in bonds in the first half; unrealized stock gains hit a record high

- Published: 2026-08-23T21:10:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608230186.aspx
- anchor: #n2187864
- Companies mentioned: 金管會、壽險業、產險業、證券商

Facts:
- Banks added a cumulative NT$489.6 billion in bonds in the first half
- Banks’ unrealized stock gains reached NT$894.9 billion at the end of June
- At the end of June 2026, the domestic and overseas stock investments of the financial sector totaled NT$5.8838 trillion
- Bond holdings totaled NT$32.1531 trillion
- Banks trimmed NT$6.4 billion in Taiwan stocks in June
- Banks added NT$48.6 billion in bonds in June
- Insurers held NT$21.4452 trillion in bonds at the end of June this year
- 壽險業持有債券部位21兆3242億元
- 產險業持有債券部位1210億元
- 壽險業與產險業6月底持有股票金額分別為3兆8425億元
- 壽險業海外投資（含國際

## 台中失聯移工開車違規拒檢遭警逮獲 涉毒駕送辦

- Published: 2026-08-23T20:58:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608230185.aspx
- anchor: #n2187799
- Companies mentioned: 台中市警察局、霧峰分局、國光派出所、台中地檢署、中央社

Facts:
- Officers from 國光派出所 at around 11 p.m. last night
- 警方隨後追上，並壓制駕駛及乘客共2人

## Southwesterly winds and a low-pressure zone bring risk of extremely heavy rain to Kaohsiung; Tainan and Pingtung should watch for very heavy rain

- Published: 2026-08-23T20:57:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608230184.aspx
- anchor: #n2187800
- Companies mentioned: 中央氣象署、中央社

Facts:
- Localized torrential or extremely torrential rain is possible in Kaohsiung City
- Localized heavy or extremely heavy rain is forecast on the plains of Tainan City and in Pingtung County

## Li Teng-hui 2026 concert takes the stage, reimagining 16 classics to tell Taiwan’s democratic journey

- Published: 2026-08-23T20:53:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202608230183.aspx
- anchor: #n2187736
- Companies mentioned: 李登輝基金會、國家青年交響樂團、錦川大樂隊、日本台灣交流協會

Facts:
- Taiwan’s first direct presidential election in 1996
- The 30th anniversary of the “half-century of democracy”

## New Taipei’s Indonesian Migrant Worker Culture Carnival draws more than 20,000 people, packing the Civic Plaza

- Published: 2026-08-23T20:50:35+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608230182.aspx
- anchor: #n2187737
- Companies mentioned: Sheila on 7、印尼人民銀行（BRI）

Facts:
- Attracted more than 20,000 participants
- New Taipei is home to more than 42,000 Indonesian migrant workers

## Li Teng-hui 2026 concert “1996 Overture” takes the stage! Reimagining 16 classic songs to tell the story of Taiwan’s 30-year democratic journey

- Published: 2026-08-23T22:17:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11158685
- anchor: #n2188153
- Companies mentioned: 財團法人李登輝基金會、日本台灣交流協會

The Lee Teng-hui Foundation held the “1996 Overture” concert to mark the 30th anniversary of Taiwan’s direct presidential election. Political figures including Tsai Ing-wen and Lin Chia-lung attended. The concert blended a range of musical styles to convey the importance of deepening democracy and civic participation.

## Jiupeng rocket veers off course, self-destructs and crashes; Lu De-yun reveals 1 key modern warfare weapon: NCSIST’s development is already outdated

- Published: 2026-08-23T22:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11158628
- anchor: #n2188020
- Companies mentioned: 中山科学研究院

A trajectory anomaly occurred during a rocket test by 中山科学研究院 at Jiupeng Base, and the rocket self-destructed. Former defense official 盧德允 criticized Taiwan’s ballistic missile technology as “already outdated,” saying it lacked sufficient maneuvering capability.

## Not wafer manufacturing! Jensen Huang reveals 台積電’s “strongest capability”; former engineer agrees: no company anywhere can do it

- Published: 2026-08-23T21:53:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11158666
- anchor: #n2188021
- Companies mentioned: NVIDIA、台積電、Intel、鈞弘資本

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang stressed that 台積電’s real advantage lies in its manufacturing coordination capabilities and trust, not just technology. Former 台積電 engineer Shen Wanjun confirmed that no company anywhere can match this capability, which is its core competitive strength.

## Taipei City Government spends 50 million on shade umbrellas, but they will not be finished until winter! Chen Youcheng slams the broken promise: “Where are the umbrellas now that it’s the end of August?”

- Published: 2026-08-23T21:30:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11158681
- anchor: #n2188022
- Companies mentioned: 遠傳電信、內科發展協會

The Taipei City Government spent 50 million to install 8 shade umbrellas, originally scheduled for completion by the end of August but now delayed until January 2027. Councilor Chen Youcheng criticized the missed deadline. He is promoting the donation of smart shade equipment by private groups and urging the city government to speed up administrative procedures.

## Could U.S. Treasuries be pushed to the brink of collapse by the yen? Lei Chien: The Fed has set up “these 2 mechanisms” as a genuine line of defense

- Published: 2026-08-23T21:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11158614
- anchor: #n2188023

Japan and the United States tried to intervene to strengthen the yen, but pressure from interest rate differentials and energy imports pushed the exchange rate back toward 160 yen. 雷倩 said the United States’ real aim in rescuing the yen was to protect U.S. Treasury bonds, and noted that the FRB was building a firewall with 2 mechanisms, FIMA and SRF.

## Child abuse cases at Taipei kindergartens keep emerging! Shen Boyang proposes a “1999 hotline for parents” as a solution, saying the city is doing too little to prevent abuse

- Published: 2026-08-23T21:10:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11158606
- anchor: #n2188024

Cases of child abuse at Taipei kindergartens have repeatedly come to light. Democratic Progressive Party candidate Shen Boyang criticized the city government for inadequate prevention measures and proposed setting up a “1999 hotline for parents” and a family education center in every district. The proposals aim to strengthen child abuse reporting and family support systems.

## Shigang balloon festival draws huge crowds, with 90,000 visits on opening day; Li Duohui and玖壹壹 take turns bringing the mountain town to life

- Published: 2026-08-23T21:04:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11158684
- anchor: #n2188159

The 2026 Taichung Shigang Balloon Festival drew nearly 90,000 participants on its opening day. Combining hot-air balloons, local culture and musical performances, the event demonstrated its strong appeal as a tourist attraction and brought new energy to the mountain town.

## NHI rehabilitation ward pilot program launched; 衛福部台中醫院 leads the way with a “daily life as rehabilitation” care model

- Published: 2026-08-23T21:02:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11158683
- anchor: #n2188160
- Companies mentioned: 衛福部台中醫院

衛福部台中醫院 is leading the NHI rehabilitation ward pilot program, introducing Japan’s “Ogura Model” to help stroke patients regain daily living skills. The initiative responds to the super-aged society and aims to extend healthy life expectancy and ease the burden on families, serving as a nationwide model.

## The spirit of 八二三 is passed on: Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen joins hands with Chiang Chi-chen to hand over the baton; Chiang says he will protect and develop Taichung

- Published: 2026-08-23T21:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11158682
- anchor: #n2188161

Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen publicly endorsed Legislative Yuan Deputy Speaker Chiang Chi-chen as her successor during an event marking the 68th anniversary of the 八二三 Artillery Battle. Chiang pledged to protect Taichung with the spirit of a soldier and advance major construction projects, emphasizing that the handover must succeed.

## Commuters, check now! A “hidden feature” on Metro top-up machines lets you collect cash with one tap; online test shows NT$700 credited instantly after tapping a card

- Published: 2026-08-23T20:59:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11158676
- anchor: #n2187801
- Companies mentioned: 台北捷運公司、交通部公路局

A hidden feature has been discovered on Taipei Metro top-up machines that lets users collect their TPASS 2.0 frequent-rider cashback in a single payment. Commuters have reported receiving refunds of 700–1,700 yen or more, drawing widespread attention.

## Hundreds of dentists back Su Chiao-hui’s support association; denture subsidies increased again: up to NT$80,000 for middle- and low-income households and up to NT$120,000 for low-income households

- Published: 2026-08-23T20:33:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11158674
- anchor: #n2187802

Legislator Su Chiao-hui established a dentists’ support association, backed by hundreds of dentists, and announced an increase in denture subsidies for seniors to NT$120,000 for low-income households. She also plans to advance children’s oral health policies, underscoring her commitment to health care equity.

## Tomorrow’s weather: Typhoon Saudel takes over! Heavy rain warnings for 17 counties and cities, with “2 days of torrential rain reaching purple alert”; the week’s forecast at a glance

- Published: 2026-08-23T20:07:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11158660
- anchor: #n2187803
- Companies mentioned: 中央氣象署

A low-pressure band and strong southwesterly winds brought torrential rain to southern and eastern Taiwan. Rainfall in Kaohsiung exceeded 300 millimeters, and northern Taiwan was also affected as Typhoon Saudel approached. The Central Weather Administration urged people to remain alert.

## NEO JAPAN : STREET ELEGANCE | A new wedding visual blending Japanese traditions with modern street culture, set against the streets of Sapporo

- Published: 2026-08-23T22:58:12+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001587.000041720.html
- anchor: #n2188152
- Companies mentioned: 有限会社三景スタジオ、写真工房ぱれっと 札幌中央店

Facts:
- Phone: 011-596-8155

## Retro looks that pop are all the rage! A new wedding photo shoot with a “movie heroine” feel, set at an amusement park.

- Published: 2026-08-23T22:28:10+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001583.000041720.html
- anchor: #n2188085
- Companies mentioned: 有限会社三景スタジオ、写真工房ぱれっと帯広店

Facts:
- August 23, 2026

## “Two of Us in Contrast” — 写真工房ぱれっと札幌中央店 unveils a new wedding visual that brings out the presence of the couple

- Published: 2026-08-23T22:19:12+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001586.000041720.html
- anchor: #n2188086
- Companies mentioned: 有限会社三景スタジオ、写真工房ぱれっと札幌中央店

## Bandai to release Gashapon® and Bikkura Tamago featuring すとぷり, celebrating its 10th anniversary!

- Published: 2026-08-23T22:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000064.000055760.html
- anchor: #n2188083
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社バンダイ、STPR、すとぷり、騎士X - Knight X -、AMPTAKxCOLORS、めておら - Meteorites -、すにすて - SneakerStep、とぅるりぷ - True&Lip

Facts:
- メーカー希望小売価格：1回400円（税10％込）
- Suggested retail price: ¥638 (including 10% tax)
- Cumulative video views surpass 11.4 billion
- More than 4.53 million channel subscribers
- Total social media followers, including those of individual members, reach 50.79 million

## Season 2 of the anime “Berserk of Gluttony” to air in 2027!

- Published: 2026-08-23T22:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002813.000048095.html
- anchor: #n2188082
- Companies mentioned: マイクロマガジン社、GCノベルズ、A・C・G・T、ジェンコ、HIAN、EverdreaM、ROCK★PANDA、HIPTIP

Facts:
- Set for 2027
- Celebrating its 12th anniversary this year
- Latest, Volume 15

## 【Anker Japan】Anker Japan signs top partnership agreement with B.League champions 長崎ヴェルカ, securing logo placement on the chest of the uniform and naming rights inside and outside the home arena

- Published: 2026-08-23T21:20:19+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000670.000016775.html
- anchor: #n2187913
- Companies mentioned: Anker Japan、長崎ヴェルカ、アンカー・ジャパン株式会社、株式会社長崎ヴェルカ

Facts:
- The directly operated “Anker Store” will also open 2 locations in Nagasaki Prefecture.
- Logo placement on the front chest of the 2026-27 season uniform

## Taiwan-origin “spring breeze-style AI VTuber” 春咲ちの project launches

- Published: 2026-08-23T21:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000188256.html
- anchor: #n2187862
- Companies mentioned: SPRING SPREAD ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.、スプリングスプレッド

Facts:
- YouTube debut in fall 2026

## GLI to hold “EIKEN CONSULTATION DAY,” online EIKEN test preparation tailored to each individual’s needs

- Published: 2026-08-23T21:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000189.000084467.html
- anchor: #n2187861
- Companies mentioned: GLI、Global Learner’s Institute、株式会社鏑木教育コンサルティング

Facts:
- An online event, “EIKEN CONSULTATION DAY,” for learners taking EIKEN®︎ Grade 5 through Grade 2 will be held on September 12, 2026 (Saturday).
- September 12, 2026 (Saturday), 18:00–20:00
- 【Participation fee (tax included)】 ¥2,200

## 【Event report】Education AI Summit 2026 held at the First Members' Office Building of the House of Representatives. About 400 people attended, including members of the Diet and representatives from education, government, businesses, and the student community.

- Published: 2026-08-23T20:45:11+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000058.000161501.html
- anchor: #n2187798
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人教育AI活用協会、AIUEO、文部科学省、デジタル庁、日本OECD、Gemini、ChatGPT、株式会社unico、株式会社テラセル、合同会社CROP、みんなのコード、Avintonジャパン株式会社、ZEP、GMOメディア株式会社、一般社団法人デジタル人材共創連盟、スタディポケット株式会社、ピクシーダストテクノロジーズ株式会社、トリガー、AI-Bou、株式会社みんがく、一般社団法人日本ディープラーニング協会、株式会社ゼロワンブースター、一般社団法人ベンチャー・カフェ東京、知窓学舎、多摩大学大学院、土佐塾中学・高等学校、香里ヌヴェール学院中学校・高等学校、株式会社K&Eホールディングス、公益社団法人ジャパンチャレンジャープロジェクト

Facts:
- About 400 people attended, including representatives from education, government, businesses, and the student community.
- The “2nd U18 AI Championship” received 237 applications from across Japan
- 6 teams that passed the document screening and regional preliminaries advanced to the final tournament
- Including 23 members of the Diet and staff from their offices
- Across all 20 sessions

## Is Trump’s U.S. economy in “big trouble”? A $40 trillion debt, 6.65% mortgage rates and $5 diesel

- Published: 2026-08-23T23:00:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6584612
- anchor: #n2188092
- Companies mentioned: KPMG、TD Securities、EIA、AEI

The Trump administration faces $40 trillion in debt, mortgage rates of 6.65%, and diesel prices above $5, raising questions about the sustainability of its economic policies. This matters for the budget deficit, inflation, and the impact on elections.

## This week’s trading notebook: Nvidia earnings, Warsh’s speech and 3 major PCE hurdles are here

- Published: 2026-08-23T22:50:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6583974
- anchor: #n2188093
- Companies mentioned: NVIDIA、モダナ、米国財務省、FRB

This week brings 3 major events: NVIDIA’s earnings, FRB Chair Warsh’s first appearance at Jackson Hole, and PCE inflation data. The sustainability of AI demand and market trends amid high interest rates are in focus.

## India’s reliance on Russian oil hits a record high, with daily imports surging to 2.6 million barrels

- Published: 2026-08-23T21:29:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6584637
- anchor: #n2187960
- Companies mentioned: Kpler

India’s imports of Russian crude oil reached 2.6 million barrels per day, a record high. Supply concerns in the Middle East are a factor, putting energy security in focus.

## Hot stock: IET-KY benefits from AI optical communications demand and rising indium phosphide prices; shares gain 22.5% for the week, rising above all moving averages

- Published: 2026-08-23T21:23:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6584625
- anchor: #n2187961

Taiwanese optical communications semiconductor maker IET-KY is performing well on growing demand from AI data centers and rising prices for indium phosphide (InP) substrates. Its share price rose 22.5% for the week, moving above all of its moving averages.

## Nvidia bets $6 billion on “open-weight AI models”! Taking on Chinese AI giants, it could become a competitor to OpenAI and Anthropic

- Published: 2026-08-23T21:20:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6584610
- anchor: #n2187962
- Companies mentioned: Poolside、OpenAI、Anthropic、Google、DeepSeek、Moonshot、Z.AI、Mistral、Thinking Machines Lab、Perplexity、Reflection AI

NVIDIA acquired the technology of AI startup Poolside for $6 billion and brought on more than 100 engineers. It is accelerating development of the open-weight AI model “Nemotron” to compete with Chinese players and OpenAI.

## SemiAnalysis: NAND manufacturing is “shifting from tungsten to molybdenum”! “These companies” are poised to benefit

- Published: 2026-08-23T20:20:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6584594
- anchor: #n2187738
- Companies mentioned: SemiAnalysis、Kioxia、SanDisk、Micron Technology、Samsung Electronics、SK Hynix、Lam Research、Tokyo Electron、Applied Materials、ASML、北方華創

As 3D NAND layers continue to stack higher, a shift in materials from tungsten to molybdenum has become inevitable. Samsung and SK hynix are among the early adopters, and 30% of NAND production is forecast to shift to molybdenum processes by 2027.

## 永笙-KY (4178) General Manager Li Dongyang resigns; 路孔明 takes over - Global Biotech Monthly

- Published: 2026-08-23T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 環球生技月刊
- Original: https://news.gbimonthly.com/tw/invest/show.php?num=89654&kind=21
- anchor: #n2188260
- Companies mentioned: 永笙-KY、路孔明

Facts:
- 4178 永笙-KY

## 永笙-KY (4178): Li Dongyang, general manager of U.S. Yongsheng, resigns; Lu Kongming takes over - Global Biotech Monthly

- Published: 2026-08-23T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 環球生技月刊
- Original: https://news.gbimonthly.com/tw/invest/show.php?num=89655&kind=21
- anchor: #n2188259
- Companies mentioned: 永笙-KY、Stemcyte,Inc.、アメリカ永生会社

Facts:
- 4178 永笙-KY

## 永笙-KY (4178) spokesperson Li Dongyang resigns; Zhang Shuoxiu takes over - Global Biotech Monthly

- Published: 2026-08-23T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 環球生技月刊
- Original: https://news.gbimonthly.com/tw/invest/show.php?num=89656&kind=21
- anchor: #n2188258
- Companies mentioned: 永笙-KY

Facts:
- 4178 永笙-KY

## 永笙-KY (4178) appoints Zhang Shuoxiu as head of R&D and manufacturing - Global Biotech Monthly

- Published: 2026-08-23T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 環球生技月刊
- Original: https://news.gbimonthly.com/tw/invest/show.php?num=89657&kind=21
- anchor: #n2188257
- Companies mentioned: 永笙-KY

Facts:
- 4178 永笙-KY

## 永笙-KY (4178) posts a consolidated loss of NT$88.18 million in the first half of 115, with after-tax earnings of -0.44 per share - Global Biotech Monthly

- Published: 2026-08-23T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 環球生技月刊
- Original: https://news.gbimonthly.com/tw/invest/show.php?num=89658&kind=21
- anchor: #n2188256
- Companies mentioned: 永笙-KY、4178

## 永笙-KY (4178) posts a consolidated loss of NT$88.18 million in the first half of 115, with after-tax earnings of -0.44 per share - Global Biotech Monthly

- Published: 2026-08-23T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 環球生技月刊
- Original: https://news.gbimonthly.com/tw/invest/show.php?num=89658&range=news
- anchor: #n2188250
- Companies mentioned: 永笙-KY、4178

## A new treatment for early-stage prostate cancer! “NanoKnife focal ablation” may offer precise cancer destruction while preserving quality of life - Heho Health

- Published: 2026-08-23T19:46:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | Heho健康
- Original: https://heho.com.tw/archives/385889
- anchor: #n2187921
- Companies mentioned: 衛生福利部

Facts:
- Prostate cancer ranks third in incidence among cancers affecting men in Taiwan