# AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-24 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 5 of 6

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 426 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 154 items from 5 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## [ホテルメトロポリタン 鎌倉] On sale: accommodation plan with a special private viewing of the bamboo grove illuminated at night and matcha, available for 2 days only in September

- Published: 2026-08-24T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002534.000030117.html
- anchor: #n2200255
- Companies mentioned: 日本ホテル株式会社、ホテルメトロポリタン 鎌倉、報国寺、臨済宗建長寺派、ミシュラン・グリーンガイド

Facts:
- The limited capacity of 30 guests per session has sold out
- Additional early autumn dates have been set for 2 days only
- Maximum 50 guests per day / first come, first served
- 1室61,900円~（素泊まり）
- 1室67,900円~（朝食付き）
- Additional option fee: ¥4,000 per person
- Approximately 2,000 moso bamboo stalks swaying in the wind
- Premium Corner Twin (45 m²)
- Superior Twin (28 m²)
- Moderate Twin (26 m²)

## 【シェラトングランドホテル広島】宴会場「美波」がリニューアル「水と光」をテーマに、瀬戸内の自然を感じる開放的な空間へ

- Published: 2026-08-24T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002816.000011305.html
- anchor: #n2200254
- Companies mentioned: マリオット・インターナショナル、シェラトングランドホテル広島

Facts:
- The 3rd-floor banquet hall “Minami” will be renovated on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
- As シェラトングランドホテル広島 marks the milestone of its 15th anniversary
- Can accommodate 200 people in classroom style and 312 people in theater style, as well as other layouts
- マリオット・インターナショナル (NASDAQ: MAR, headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, U.S.) is a hospitality company with more than 30 brands in over 140 countries and territories
- マリオット・インターナショナル（NASDAQ: MAR、本社： 米国メリーランド州ベセスダ）は、140 カ国以上・地域に30以上 のブランド、 合わせて10,000 軒以上の宿泊施設を擁するホスピタリティ企業です。
- シェラトングランドホテル広島 is in an excellent location, directly connected to JR Hiroshima Station and just a 1-minute walk away. You can reach the hotel from the station gates without getting wet. It is close to tourist attractions and conveniently located for guests using the Shinkansen and limousine buses to Hiroshima Airport. Guest rooms include 5 suites

## “The Oort Cloud: The Big Problem at the Observatory,” directed by Kentaro Kobayashi, opens: an “academic comedy” about ordinary people confronting their place in the world

- Published: 2026-08-24T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003498.000012949.html
- anchor: #n2200253
- Companies mentioned: キョードーメディアス、COOL JAPAN PARK OSAKA TTホール、イオンシネマ、スタジオコンテナ

Facts:
- All seats reserved; ¥9,900 including tax

## Celebrating the release of the 6th single “Happiness Above All”! A Mumeixxx feature listening party, including exclusive voice messages, to be held for the first time at AWA Lounge!

- Published: 2026-08-24T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003631.000022425.html
- anchor: #n2200252
- Companies mentioned: AWA株式会社、Mumeixxx、株式会社サイバーエージェント、エイベックス・エンタテインメント株式会社

Facts:
- More than 4.4 million TikTok followers
- More than 6 million followers across social media
- 配信楽曲数は1億5千万曲
- Celebrities and users have created approximately 16 million playlists
- 980 yen per month (tax included)
- 1,080 yen (tax included)
- 480 yen per month (tax included)
- 270 yen per month (tax included)

## 「スター・ウォーズ」シリーズ『マンダロリアン』のシールブックが9月30日に小学館より発売決定！ さらに、ドラマシリーズノベライズも今秋登場予定

- Published: 2026-08-24T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003827.000013640.html
- anchor: #n2200251
- Companies mentioned: 小学館、Disney+

Facts:
- Price: 990 yen (tax included)
- The latest film, “The Mandalorian and Grogu,” has grossed ¥3.6 billion at the Japanese box office
- A blockbuster that has drawn more than 2.1 million moviegoers
- Packed with 217 stickers that get cuter the more you look at them

## “Secret Mama Garden,” an information and variety show where moms speak frankly, by moms and for moms, will launch its new season, “Secret Mama Garden 3,” on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at 9 p.m.!

- Published: 2026-08-24T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003842.000064643.html
- anchor: #n2200250
- Companies mentioned: ABEMA、AbemaTV,Inc.

Facts:
- Total views of the program's related videos have surpassed 220 million

## 作家・村上春樹のラジオ番組、第91回 ブズーキ、バグパイプ、二胡!? ユニークな音色のジャズを楽しむ『村上RADIO～ひと味違う楽器でほっこりとジャズを～』

- Published: 2026-08-24T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003923.000004829.html
- anchor: #n2200249
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エフエム東京、DNP大日本印刷、早稲田大学、村上春樹、ジョン・コルトレーン、柴田元幸

Facts:
- Broadcast across 38 JFN stations nationwide
- 19時00分
- A 16-year-old tuba player

## 【ホテル日航姫路】ホテルオリジナルマスコット「ひめねこ」の新たな仲間「タビー」を9月1日より販売

- Published: 2026-08-24T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004342.000002213.html
- anchor: #n2200248
- Companies mentioned: ホテル日航姫路、株式会社オークラ ニッコー ホテルマネジメント

Facts:
- Sales begin September 1, 2026 (Tuesday)
- 1体 1,500円
- ¥1,350 for One Harmony members
- Approximately 10 cm tall when seated

## ファンタジー系シンガーソングライターDressing、8月24日「ドレッシングの日」にW配信リリース！新曲『プリンセスプリン』MV解禁＆LINE MUSIC再生キャンペーンもスタート！

- Published: 2026-08-24T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005066.000019470.html
- anchor: #n2200247
- Companies mentioned: Dressing、日本コロムビア株式会社、LINE MUSIC、RE:J-POP

Facts:
- On Monday, August 24, 2026, “Dressing Day”
- Stream “Princess Purin” at least 300 times on LINE MUSIC and enter

## [Details of admission gifts unveiled] A special essay collection featuring RHYMESTER’s Utamaru, Toshiyuki Horie and others writing about their “memories of mini-theaters” will be distributed! [5 short films produced by 講談社 to be screened in a special program at テアトル新宿]

- Published: 2026-08-24T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000008826.000001719.html
- anchor: #n2200246
- Companies mentioned: 講談社、テアトル新宿、シネマオンバイユー映画祭、レインダンス映画祭、カルガリー国際映画祭、シッチェス・カタロニア国際映画祭、ジャイプール国際映画祭

Facts:
- 2026年9月25日（金）から9月27日（日）までの3日間
- Tickets: ¥2,000 (tax included)

## To celebrate the anime’s 5th anniversary, the “呪術廻戦” lottery “POP & POP” is set to be reissued!!

- Published: 2026-08-24T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000019961.000007006.html
- anchor: #n2200245
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社KADOKAWA、呪術廻戦、くじ引き堂

Facts:
- Sales period: August 31, 2026, 12:00 p.m. to September 30, 2026, 11:59 a.m.
- 販売価格：1回 770円(税込)※別途発送手数料が掛かります。

## Yamato Protec and Classmethod launch joint research on physical AI for fire prevention and disaster preparedness

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:59:48+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000165296.html
- anchor: #n2200145
- Companies mentioned: ヤマトプロテック株式会社、クラスメソッド株式会社

Facts:
- Yamato Protec: 381 employees
- Consolidated group: 744 employees
- ヤマトプロテック：359.9 億円
- グループ連結：399.2 億円
- Yamato Protec: ¥6.76 billion
- Consolidated group: ¥7.32 billion

## [Surpasses 100,000 subscribers] In just over 1 year since launch! Publisher-launched business YouTube channel 業界ビジネスチャンネル surpasses 100,000 subscribers

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:55:31+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001003.000080658.html
- anchor: #n2200146
- Companies mentioned: クロスメディアグループ株式会社、業界ビジネスチャンネル、業界ビジネスメディア

Facts:
- 100,000 channel subscribers

## Crypto trading service S.BLOX becomes the first in Japan to offer NIGHT and Cardano (ADA)

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:55:30+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000092.000042886.html
- anchor: #n2200147
- Companies mentioned: S.BLOX株式会社、Midnight、Cardano、Charles Hoskinson、ソニー・オンチェーンテクノロジーズ株式会社、Amber Japan株式会社、一般社団法人日本暗号資産等取引業協会

Facts:
- Get up to ¥14,000 worth of NIGHT
- Get up to ¥10,000 worth of ADA
- Capital: ¥450,000,000

## [Lake Toya Onsen, Hokkaido / Scenic hot spring inn 洞爺湖畔亭] Take a break without worrying about the rain, whether you’re traveling by car or motorcycle.

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:52:53+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002084.000019483.html
- anchor: #n2200148
- Companies mentioned: 野口観光マネジメント株式会社、洞爺湖畔亭

Facts:
- 〒049-5721
- 0570-026571

## Be sure to check out ノゾホテル’s great-value accommodation plans, too. Beyond lavender season: the appeal of Furano in the autumn harvest season, recommended by ノゾホテル

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:50:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000017.000127632.html
- anchor: #n2200154
- Companies mentioned: ノゾホテル、ふらのワイナリー、多田農園、ドメーヌレゾン、カムイ・メトッ・ヌプリ、富良野チーズ工房

Facts:
- Established in 1972
- Founded in 1983
- Furano, August 2026
- Sept. 6, 2026
- Sept. 27, 2026
- Through November 30, 2026
- Through December 17, 2026
- Site area: 2,982.93 m²
- Total floor area: 4,165 m²
- 5 floors above ground
- Guest rooms: 78
- Parking spaces: 16
- Affiliated off-site parking: 30 spaces
- Accommodation rates up to 15% off

## [Case study published] Solving the challenge of “more sessions but no conversions”! Case study published on SEO and content development support using primary information from 株式会社メディカルリソース’s チアジョブ登販 [株式会社ipe]

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:50:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000071.000145103.html
- anchor: #n2200153
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ipe、株式会社メディカルリソース、チアジョブ登販、AKARUMI

Facts:
- We have supported more than 500 companies to date

## “Ubusuna no Sato TOMIMOTO”: Immerse yourself in the autumn of ancient Yamato at the birthplace of Living National Treasure Kenkichi Tomimoto

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:50:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000073.000061689.html
- anchor: #n2200152
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ワールド・ヘリテイジ、ホテルアジール・奈良、奈良ロイヤルホテル

Facts:
- Rate: ¥57,200 per person for 1 night with 2 meals

## A history-filled journey found only in Nara, exploring stories buried in the ancient capital, a World Heritage Site

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:50:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000075.000061689.html
- anchor: #n2200151
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ワールド・ヘリテイジ、奈良交通バス、喜多酒造、河合酒造、今西酒造、株式会社奈良ロイヤルホテル、うぶすなの郷 TOMIMOTO

Facts:
- Japan’s 27th World Cultural Heritage Site
- From September 1 to December 24, 2026
- ¥17,530 (tax included) and up per person
- Aug. 17, 2026

## Taking Tohoku’s “raw gems of technology” to global products. Engineering fund COSTA launches the “COSTA Award” at DATERISE/SPARK TOHOKU, enabling development support worth up to ¥10 million!

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:50:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000100.000003070.html
- anchor: #n2200150
- Companies mentioned: クリエーションライン株式会社、COSTA、DATERISE、SPARK TOHOKU、ATTO & Co.、日本郵政キャピタル株式会社、NICT

Facts:
- Development support worth up to ¥10 million
- At Sendai International Center on Saturday, September 5, 2026

## Orders open for trading buttons and other goods from the manga and anime キャッツ・アイ!! Available through AMNIBUS, which sells original anime and manga merchandise

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:50:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000009463.000016064.html
- anchor: #n2200149
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アルマビアンカ、AMNIBUS、キャッツ・アイ、コアミックス、北条司

Facts:
- Single item: ¥495 (tax included)
- BOX: ¥5,445 (tax included)
- Single ¥275 (tax included)
- BOX: ¥5,500 (tax included)
- ¥5,478 each (tax included)
- ¥1,980 each (tax included)
- Single item: ¥880 (tax included)
- Box: ¥7,920 (tax included)
- Single item: ¥605 (tax included)
- Single item ¥275 (tax included)
- BOX: ¥3,300 (tax included)
- ¥5,500 (tax included)
- ¥3,960 (tax included)
- ¥1,9 each

## 高校生のいる世帯等への地元産米給付を含む補正予算を高槻市が取りまとめ

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:49:10+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000983.000118013.html
- anchor: #n2200155
- Companies mentioned: 高槻市

Facts:
- 5 kilograms of locally produced rice
- 1,998,192,000 yen
- Distribution of locally produced rice to households with high school students and others (59,449)
- Preparations to make fares free for elementary school students on municipal buses (preparing and mailing tickets, etc.) (5,302)
- Installation of water coolers in elementary and junior high schools (66,000)
- Promotion of efforts to revitalize the entire Settsukyo Gorge, including the historic site of Akutagawajo Castle (debt burden authorization 400,000)
- Acquisition of land on the west side of Koteraike Library (182,560)
- Response to rising construction costs related to the rebuilding of Fujusaka Housing (37,804)

## 100シーンの恋＋, a popular title, now available in English! “Checkmate Kiss” launches on Love 365: Find Your Story on Monday, August 24

- Published: 2026-08-21T12:01:31+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001581.000002633.html
- anchor: #n2200381
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ボルテージ、Love 365: Find Your Story、100シーンの恋＋

Facts:
- “Checkmate Kiss” launches on Monday, August 24
- A new title launched in April 2026 is also coming to “Love 365: Find Your Story”

## Executive Yuan: Budget for policy coordination cut by 9 tenths, limiting Cho Jung-tai's disaster response visits

- Published: 2026-08-24T14:47:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608240142.aspx
- anchor: #n2201055
- Companies mentioned: 行政院、立法院、中央災害應變中心

Facts:
- Approximately more than NT$5.53 million

## Earthquake alert glitch in Sichuan: Magnitude 4.7 message displayed as 7.7, sparking panic

- Published: 2026-08-24T14:46:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202608240141.aspx
- anchor: #n2201056
- Companies mentioned: 成都高新減災研究所、中國地震預警網、榮耀、維沃、小天才

Facts:
- Magnitude 4.7 earthquake
- Earthquake alert of magnitude 7.7
- Focal depth of 5 kilometers
- 5.6 seconds after the earthquake struck

## This year's Chinese National Federation of Industries white paper proposes 7 main priorities and 130 recommendations, calls for review of migrant worker recruitment framework

- Published: 2026-08-24T14:44:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608240140.aspx
- anchor: #n2201057
- Companies mentioned: 工業總會

Facts:
- Extend the work limit for migrant workers in industry to 14 years
- Labor shortages top industry concerns, cited by 76.6%
- Industrial transformation: 75.7%
- Energy policy: 63.1%
- Carbon reduction policy: 54.1%
- International trade: 46.8%
- Effective response rate of approximately 69.4%

## Interchange upgrades: Linkou set to open in March 116, Wugu in October

- Published: 2026-08-24T14:42:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608240139.aspx
- anchor: #n2201053
- Companies mentioned: 交通部、高公局

Facts:
- Get on or off the national freeway in 2 to 5 minutes
- It takes just 3 minutes to get onto the national freeway from Provincial Highway 65
- Wait to exit the freeway cut from 19 minutes to 5 minutes
- Time from entering the interchange to joining the freeway cut from about 14 minutes of congestion to 2 minutes
- Journey time cut from more than 50 minutes to more than 10 minutes
- Congestion on surface roads cut from about 15 minutes to 3 minutes

## Former 雲林縣警察局 to be transformed; county history museum set for completion in February 117

- Published: 2026-08-24T14:37:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608240138.aspx
- anchor: #n2201047
- Companies mentioned: 雲林縣警察局、雲林縣史館、雲林縣政府、國民黨

Facts:
- County government to contribute NT$46.5 million from its own funds
- Expected to be completed in February 117

## Kaohsiung department stores stay open despite work and school closures; counter staff complain: “They don't care whether employees live or die”

- Published: 2026-08-24T14:34:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608240137.aspx
- anchor: #n2201043
- Companies mentioned: 高雄漢神巨蛋購物廣場、義大世界購物廣場、義大皇家酒店、義大天悅飯店

Facts:
- Occupancy rates all exceeded 8 tenths

## Unmanned aircraft bill set for third reading; 民眾黨 caucus: With no amount specified, it could be considered infinite

- Published: 2026-08-24T14:32:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608240136.aspx
- anchor: #n2201044
- Companies mentioned: 民眾黨、國民黨

Facts:
- NT$240 billion over 6 years

## Use Taipei City Senior EasyCard for ACP at city hospitals and receive a subsidy with the card

- Published: 2026-08-24T14:31:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608240135.aspx
- anchor: #n2201045
- Companies mentioned: 台北市立聯合醫院、北市聯醫

Facts:
- Subsidy increased to NT$1,000
- A further NT$600 discount
- Advance care planning consultation costs NT$2,250
- Older adults with a Taipei City Senior EasyCard can receive an NT$800 subsidy with the card
- A total of 46,782 people in Taipei City have signed advance medical decision forms
- A total of 24,040 signatories are aged 65 or older
- 51.3% of all signatories

## 集保金融基金交易平台 launches new service; 安養信託 goes live

- Published: 2026-08-24T14:29:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608240134.aspx
- anchor: #n2201046
- Companies mentioned: 集保金融基金交易平台、安養信託、集保結算所、金管會

Facts:
- It will go live on August 24

## Gifted young woman fails university entrance exams, overcomes depression and fulfills her dream of entering medical school

- Published: 2026-08-24T14:26:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608240133.aspx
- anchor: #n2201042
- Companies mentioned: 衛福部台中醫院

Facts:
- The prevalence of depression among adolescents in Taiwan has risen from 3% to nearly 10% over the past 20 years

## International sports massage authority 沙隆斯 arrives in Taiwan to personally promote the importance of recovery

- Published: 2026-08-24T14:22:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608240132.aspx
- anchor: #n2201016
- Companies mentioned: 沙隆斯、台灣運動恢復協會、國立體育大學

Facts:
- More than 13 years of hands-on and teaching experience
- A total of 95 top athletes from Taiwan, Japan, Hong Kong and Malaysia have signed up
- Set to take place on August 29 and 30 at 國立體育大學

## Man who killed his child again sends letters harassing family; Taipei Detention Center says it will strictly investigate concealment of information and misleading authorities

- Published: 2026-08-24T14:21:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608240131.aspx
- anchor: #n2201017
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、基隆地方法院、台北看守所、地方檢察署

Facts:
- 5-year-old son
- June this year
- August this year

## U.S. issues urgent recall of contaminated eye drops; product not approved for import into Taiwan

- Published: 2026-08-24T14:19:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608240130.aspx
- anchor: #n2201018
- Companies mentioned: Clear Eyes、Prestige Consumer Healthcare、FDA、食藥署

Facts:
- Nearly 40,000 bottles
- July 29 this year

## Control Yuan nominee Hsu You-wei: The premier absolutely has the authority to interpret the Constitution

- Published: 2026-08-24T14:18:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608240129.aspx
- anchor: #n2201019

Control Yuan nominees faced questioning at the Legislative Yuan. Key topics included the executive branch's authority to interpret the Constitution, the division of responsibilities among the five branches of government, and transitional justice.

## New Zealand plans to ban social media use by those under 16; platforms that violate the rules could face hefty fines

- Published: 2026-08-24T14:16:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608240128.aspx
- anchor: #n2201020
- Companies mentioned: 紐西蘭第一黨、TikTok、Alphabet、YouTube、Meta、Instagram、Facebook

Facts:
- Equivalent to 10% of global revenue
- Under 16

## Persistent rain as southwesterly winds prevail; Weng Chang-liang steps up deployment of pumping equipment

- Published: 2026-08-24T14:15:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608240127.aspx
- anchor: #n2201015

Heavy rain continues in Chiayi County under the influence of southwesterly winds, and County Magistrate Weng Chang-liang inspected flood-control preparations in Budai Township. The county government has prepared pumping equipment to handle pressure from flooding.

## Inmate who killed his child repeatedly sends threatening letters to ex-wife; family questions whether protection order is effective

- Published: 2026-08-24T14:07:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608240126.aspx
- anchor: #n2200913
- Companies mentioned: 基隆看守所、台北看守所

Facts:
- 5-year-old son
- April 17

## Heavy rain floods parts of Kaohsiung's Tianliao Moon World; city adds mobile pumps

- Published: 2026-08-24T14:00:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608240125.aspx
- anchor: #n2200912
- Companies mentioned: 高雄市、水利署、經濟部、交通部公路局、國民黨

Facts:
- Rainfall in 高雄市's Tianliao District reached 472 millimeters over 24 hours
- The city government has asked 水利署 to provide 9 mobile pumps
- As of 3 a.m. today, cumulative rainfall had surpassed that of Typhoon Gaemi, reaching 567 millimeters
- Total amount of approximately NT$1 billion

## Shen Po-yang issues another debate challenge; Chiang Wan-an: I explain city affairs every day

- Published: 2026-08-24T13:54:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608240124.aspx
- anchor: #n2200782

With 96 days until the year-end election, Shen Po-yang invited Chiang Wan-an to debate. Chiang said he explains city affairs every day and is focused on practical policies for childcare, transportation and other areas.

## Cho Jung-tai: Biotech industry revenue reaches 805 billion; Taiwan aims to build a broader community protecting the nation

- Published: 2026-08-24T13:53:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608240123.aspx
- anchor: #n2200783

Cho Jung-tai said the biotech industry generated NT$805 billion in revenue last year. The government will increase AI and technology budgets as it seeks to build a broader community protecting the nation.

## NTNU Department of Performing Arts shines at Edinburgh Fringe Festival; The Classic of Mountains and Seas wins praise from British media

- Published: 2026-08-24T13:48:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608240122.aspx
- anchor: #n2200784
- Companies mentioned: 台灣師範大學、台師大表演藝術系、UK Theatre Web、British Theatre Guide、Echo UK Theatre、Theatre Village

Facts:
- British theater outlet UK Theatre Web gave “The Classic of Mountains and Seas: A Rock Musical” its top rating of 5 stars
- Outlets including “British Theatre Guide” and “Echo UK Theatre” also gave it 4 stars
- “Long Live Formosa!” also received a 4-star review from British outlet Theatre Village
- A performance and production team comprising 20 performing arts students

## Landslide alerts issued for 6 counties and cities in southern Taiwan and Hualien and Taitung; number rises to 374 in the afternoon

- Published: 2026-08-24T13:46:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608240121.aspx
- anchor: #n2200779
- Companies mentioned: 農業部、農村發展及水土保持署、中央氣象署

Facts:
- Landslide alerts issued for 347 potential debris-flow locations
- Number rises to 374
- Red alerts issued for 240 potential debris-flow locations
- Yellow alerts issued for 134 potential debris-flow locations
- Red alerts issued for 8 potential large-scale landslide zones
- Yellow alerts issued for 7 potential large-scale landslide zones
- Number rises to 15

## Flooding on road outside Tainan's 安南醫院; Fire Bureau uses rubber boats to ferry people

- Published: 2026-08-24T13:44:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608240120.aspx
- anchor: #n2200780
- Companies mentioned: 台南市政府消防局、安南醫院、台南市交通局

Facts:
- Some sections of Changhe Road had about 20 centimeters of standing water in the morning
- Approximately 200 people ferried in total

## Chiayi man who shot neighbor over noise dispute sentenced to 14 years and 6 months; ruling final

- Published: 2026-08-24T13:42:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608240119.aspx
- anchor: #n2200774
- Companies mentioned: 中央社

Facts:
- Sentenced to 14 years and 6 months
- August 19, 113

## 輝達 reportedly in talks to invest in Perplexity, valuing it at more than NT$958.3 billion

- Published: 2026-08-24T13:39:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608240118.aspx
- anchor: #n2200775
- Companies mentioned: 輝達、Perplexity、路透社、The Information、微軟、Microsoft、Azure、彭博、Bloomberg News、CNBC、亞馬遜、Amazon、貝佐斯、Jeff Bezos、日本軟銀集團、SoftBank Group

Facts:
- The deal is expected to value the high-profile AI startup at more than US$30 billion
- The deal is expected to value the high-profile AI startup at more than US$30 billion (approximately NT$958.35 billion)
- The funding round would increase Perplexity's valuation by more than 50% from its previous round a year ago
- Perplexity's annualized revenue has grown from less than US$250 million at the start of the year to more than US$750 million
- Perplexity signed a $750 million agreement with 微軟 (Microsoft) earlier this year to use its Azure cloud services.

## PLG's 洋基工程 signs Lin Ping-sheng, with the team hoping to strengthen its roster.

- Published: 2026-08-24T13:39:35+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608240117.aspx
- anchor: #n2200776
- Companies mentioned: PLG、洋基工程、P.LEAGUE+、TPBL、台北台新戰神、浙江廣廈

Facts:
- 29-year-old Lin Ping-sheng
- the fourth pick in the first round

## U.S.-Canada trade war unlikely to be resolved before midterm elections; Canada plans long-term measures to help businesses

- Published: 2026-08-24T13:39:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608243002.aspx
- anchor: #n2200773
- Companies mentioned: Bloomberg、Fox News

Facts:
- U.S.-Canada talks collapsed on the evening of the 21st.

## Heavy rain halts work in some areas; Taiwan Clearing House: Returned checks to be handled leniently

- Published: 2026-08-24T13:38:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608240116.aspx
- anchor: #n2200777
- Companies mentioned: 台灣票據交換所

Facts:
- on the 24th, due to heavy rain in central and southern Taiwan
- Aug. 24 and Aug. 25
- within 6 months from the date of the disaster

## Fujian, Guangdong and other parts of China see torrential rain under the influence of a typhoon and low-pressure system

- Published: 2026-08-24T13:37:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202608240115.aspx
- anchor: #n2200778
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、環球網、澎湃新聞、中國水利部

Facts:
- Cumulative rainfall is expected to reach 50 to 80 millimeters
- Cumulative rainfall is expected to reach 90 to 150 millimeters
- More than 200 millimeters in some areas

## Moved by the care he received, Vietnamese poet Trần Đăng Khoa praises Taiwan's spirit of compassion as part of everyday life

- Published: 2026-08-24T13:35:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202608240114.aspx
- anchor: #n2200756
- Companies mentioned: 成功大學越南研究中心、台文筆會、台越文化協會、台灣羅馬字協會、發枝台語基金會、越南作家協會、越南社科院歷史所、越南社科院文學所、越南社科院文化所

Facts:
- More than 40 people from Taiwan and Vietnam attended
- More than 20 members attended
- 20 Vietnamese literary figures also attended
- My poems have been translated into more than 40 languages

## Energy Management Act amendments pass third reading; Ministry of Economic Affairs: Will help strengthen demand management and improve grid resilience

- Published: 2026-08-24T13:35:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608240113.aspx
- anchor: #n2200757
- Companies mentioned: 經濟部

Facts:
- 4 major areas

## Agricultural losses from late-August heavy rain top NT$6 million; Tainan worst hit

- Published: 2026-08-24T13:29:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608240112.aspx
- anchor: #n2200758
- Companies mentioned: 農業部、農糧署

Facts:
- Agricultural losses totaled NT$6.15 million
- Tainan City suffered the worst losses, at NT$5.87 million
- Kaohsiung City: NT$280,000
- 75 hectares of crops affected
- 29% damage
- Equivalent to 22 hectares of total crop loss
- Asparagus: 20 hectares affected
- 50% damage
- Equivalent to 10 hectares of total crop loss
- NT$3.02 million in losses

## Uncrewed Aircraft Act to face third reading on the 28th; DPP hopes excessive barriers will not hinder development

- Published: 2026-08-24T13:25:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608240111.aspx
- anchor: #n2200759
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨、國民黨、民眾黨、行政院

Facts:
- Legislature aims to pass the bill on third reading on the 28th
- 14 versions of the draft Uncrewed Aircraft Act, including those proposed by 行政院, 國民黨 caucus and 民眾黨 caucus

## Ukraine has attacked Russian e-commerce logistics centers for days; fires break out at several Ozon facilities

- Published: 2026-08-24T13:21:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608240110.aspx
- anchor: #n2200653
- Companies mentioned: Ozon、野莓（Wildberries）

Facts:
- Wildberries' 15 largest logistics centers
- Economic losses have reached tens of billions of dollars

## First hearing held in 京華城 land sale case; Shen Ching-ching pleads not guilty, saying he has a clear conscience

- Published: 2026-08-24T13:19:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608240109.aspx
- anchor: #n2200654
- Companies mentioned: 威京集團、中石化、京華城、鼎越、銳亮

Facts:
- Prosecutors indicted him and sought a 26-year sentence
- More than 2.9 billion yuan was used to repay overseas gambling debts and for other purposes
- 以372億1萬元投標
- Already lost nearly 9 billion yuan
- Total liabilities reached 18.18 billion yuan
- Checks totaling more than 2.94161 billion yuan
- Demanded that 京華城 company pay 500 million yuan in advance
- 250 million yuan later flowed into companies affiliated with 威京集團 and Shen Ching-ching's personal account
- Admitted to obtaining more than 3.1 billion yuan in criminal proceeds

## North Korean state media: Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi's bow to Yasukuni Shrine is a "challenge to world peace"

- Published: 2026-08-24T13:19:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608240108.aspx
- anchor: #n2200655
- Companies mentioned: 朝鮮中央通訊社、讀賣新聞

Facts:
- A major challenge
- A new form of militarism

## 北韓 preparing to send more troops to Russia; South Korea says no imminent signs

- Published: 2026-08-24T13:18:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608240107.aspx
- anchor: #n2200656
- Companies mentioned: 南韓國防部、北韓、俄羅斯、烏克蘭、Volodymyr Zelensky、金正恩、金與正、南韓國會議員庾龍源辦公室、南韓國防情報本部、美國

Facts:
- Pyongyang plans to send up to 50,000 more troops to 俄羅斯
- 北韓 is estimated to have supplied 俄羅斯 with more than 15 million artillery shells

## Heavy rain in Pingtung causes severe flooding in Donggang; 138 people evacuated from Fangliao, Chunri and Shizi

- Published: 2026-08-24T13:14:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608240106.aspx
- anchor: #n2200623
- Companies mentioned: 屏東縣政府、中央社

Facts:
- 138 people evacuated

## Landslide buries road in Tianliao, Kaohsiung; more than 30 residents trapped, all safe

- Published: 2026-08-24T13:11:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608240105.aspx
- anchor: #n2200624

Days of rain affected Tianliao District in Kaohsiung City, causing a landslide on the road connecting to Neian Bridge. About 30 residents were trapped, but all were safe. Relevant agencies are carrying out cleanup work.

Facts:
- Under the influence of southwesterly winds and a low-pressure belt, days of rain in Kaohsiung caused a landslide on the road from Neian Bridge toward Neian in Tianliao District.
- The incident left more than 30 residents trapped, but all were safe.
- The Tianliao District Office has begun cleanup work, while police are handling traffic control.

## Huang Chung-hsiang earns win after 5 innings in 1A relief outing; Fei Chai-teh gets 2 hits and 1 RBI in 3A

- Published: 2026-08-24T13:05:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608240104.aspx
- anchor: #n2200522
- Companies mentioned: 亞利桑那響尾蛇、西雅圖水手隊、洛杉磯天使隊、舊金山巨人隊

Facts:
- Pitched 5 innings
- Allowed 2 runs
- His 2nd win of the season
- 2 hits in the game
- 1 RBI
- Has hit safely in 7 straight appearances recently
- The team won 20-2
- The Mariners won 3-1
- 賽後打擊率3成13

## NT dollar rises 2.6 cents at midday, temporarily closing at NT$31.822

- Published: 2026-08-24T13:04:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608240103.aspx
- anchor: #n2200519

Facts:
- The NT dollar temporarily closed at NT$31.822 against the U.S. dollar at noon today
- Trading volume: US$855 million
- The NT dollar opened at NT$31.82 against the U.S. dollar today
- The early-session high was NT$31.779
- The low was NT$31.84

## 愛情詐團法拉利972萬拍出 查扣物變價逾千萬

- Published: 2026-08-24T13:04:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608240102.aspx
- anchor: #n2200520
- Companies mentioned: 法拉利、百達翡麗、勞力士、愛馬仕、Dyson

Facts:
- 法拉利 sold for NT$9.72 million
- Total winning bids exceeded NT$15.4 million
- Sold for NT$2.6 million
- Sold for NT$410,000

## Cho Jung-tai: Many plans for Taichung, but no discussion of relocating any agencies

- Published: 2026-08-24T13:03:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608240101.aspx
- anchor: #n2200521
- Companies mentioned: 行政院、立法院、中央社

Facts:
- 2026行政院生技產業策略諮議委員會議

## Heavy oil leak at 大林煉油廠 sparks fire; CPC says incident investigation and review launched

- Published: 2026-08-24T12:59:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608240100.aspx
- anchor: #n2200456
- Companies mentioned: 台灣中油、大林煉油廠

Facts:
- The fire was extinguished within 1.5 hours
- 9:45 p.m. on the 23rd
- 10:12 p.m.
- 11:15 p.m.

## Joining Han Kuo-yu and Chiang Wan-an, Lu Hsiu-yen says 國民黨 is uniting to return to power in 2028

- Published: 2026-08-24T12:58:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608240099.aspx
- anchor: #n2200457
- Companies mentioned: 國民黨、中華民國、台灣

Facts:
- 國民黨 aims to return to power in 2028

## 國發基金助陣 吳誠文：生技產業如重要變化球、盼組國家隊

- Published: 2026-08-24T12:57:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608240098.aspx
- anchor: #n2200458
- Companies mentioned: 國發基金、台灣健康網路平台股份有限公司、藥華藥、衛福部、經濟部、國科會

Facts:
- NT$10 billion earmarked over 10 years

## 中南部豪雨395件淹水 水利署：近9成地區陸續退水

- Published: 2026-08-24T12:51:52+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608240097.aspx
- anchor: #n2200386
- Companies mentioned: 經濟部、水利署、台南市、高雄市、屏東縣、經濟部災害緊急應變小組、水利署第九河川分署、農業部林保署、水利署南區水資源分署、台水

Facts:
- 395 reports of flooding and accumulated water
- 近9成以上地區陸續退水
- 37 large drainage pumps
- 台南市: 17 pumps
- 高雄市: 11 pumps
- 屏東縣: 9 pumps

## U.S. media: Hormuz not fully blocked; Iran war could last until 2027

- Published: 2026-08-24T12:49:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608240096.aspx
- anchor: #n2200387
- Companies mentioned: 財星雜誌、美國能源部、Axios、Vortexa、CNBC、Alpine Macro、交易所與集市基金會

Facts:
- 20 million barrels of oil pass through the Strait of Hormuz each day
- U.S. military helps more than 15 million barrels of oil and petroleum products pass through the Strait of Hormuz
- 7-day average throughput of 8 million barrels
- Total exports shipped out of the Persian Gulf region reached nearly 20 million barrels
- About 10 million barrels of crude oil per day pass through a shipping corridor established by the US military along the coast of Oman
- 每天平均運輸量為600到700萬桶油
- Peak flow reached nearly 10 million barrels
- Daily transport volume peaked at 14 million barrels
- Brent crude remains below $90 to $100 per barrel
- Oil prices rose above $105 to $110 per barrel

## Shein acquires apparel retailer Everlane, faces US national security review

- Published: 2026-08-24T12:47:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608243001.aspx
- anchor: #n2200384
- Companies mentioned: Shein、Everlane、CFIUS、彭博、德普律師事務所、Federal Trade Commission

Facts:
- The $80 million deal
- Valuation of up to $27 billion

## Pan Junrong hopes government will focus on traditional industries and diversify energy development

- Published: 2026-08-24T12:43:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608240095.aspx
- anchor: #n2200382
- Companies mentioned: 工業總會、經濟部

Facts:
- Minimum wage could top NT$30,000
- Universal cash payments of NT$10,000

## Amnesty International: Indian police used excessive force to suppress youth protests

- Published: 2026-08-24T12:40:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608240094.aspx
- anchor: #n2200383
- Companies mentioned: 国際アムネスティ

Young people protested in India over the leak of national medical exam questions, and 国際アムネスティ condemned the police for using excessive force. Political pressure on the Modi government is mounting.

## Fortune Electric expands green product manufacturing and EV charging, seeks opportunities in the green energy transition

- Published: 2026-08-24T12:39:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608240093.aspx
- anchor: #n2200369
- Companies mentioned: 華城電機、華城重電、華城電能、台電、EVALUE

Facts:
- AI and net-zero special reports (300 articles in total)
- Developing manufacturing capabilities for ultra-high-voltage transformers of 500kV and above
- Exports are expected to account for more than 60% of the total this year
- The group’s maximum annual production capacity is set to grow from about 50,000 MVA to 90,000 MVA
- Green energy projects accounted for 13% of domestic orders in 2025
- Orders for solar, wind and geothermal power totaled nearly NT$1.025 billion
- Achievement rate of 169.7%
- Green product orders totaled NT$167 million
- Achievement rate of 167.82%
- Among the 20 project equipment units
- Green energy bids won in 2025 totaled about NT$529 million

## Surging water in the Xiuguluan River washes away Yuchang temporary road; man feared swept away as firefighters search

- Published: 2026-08-24T12:39:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608240092.aspx
- anchor: #n2200370
- Companies mentioned: 花蓮縣消防局、玉里鎮公所

Facts:
- Cumulative rainfall in townships in southern Hualien has exceeded 300 millimeters today

## Zhonglian carcinogenic oil poll: 52% of respondents dissatisfied with the pace of investigations and product recalls

- Published: 2026-08-24T12:37:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608240091.aspx
- anchor: #n2200371
- Companies mentioned: 中聯企業、草根基金會、中央社

Facts:
- 69% of respondents worry they may consume contaminated oil when eating out
- 73% say food must test free of carcinogens before it can be sold
- The valid sample size was 1,147
- The margin of sampling error was plus or minus 2.9 percentage points

## Crucial to US stocks, 輝達 expected to post record quarterly revenue of $92 billion in results on the 26th

- Published: 2026-08-24T12:33:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608240090.aspx
- anchor: #n2200365
- Companies mentioned: 輝達、OpenAI、Anthropic、華爾街日報、Alphabet、特斯拉、微軟、SpaceX、Option Research & Technology Services

Facts:
- Analysts expect 輝達’s second-quarter revenue to reach a record $92 billion
- Far above the $78 billion forecast at the start of the year
- Chip giant 輝達, with a market value of $5 trillion
- OpenAI recently told investors that second-quarter revenue growth was only 18%, below expectations
- 輝達 joins forces with 6 Wall Street asset management giants to launch a $500 billion AI financing plan
- 輝達與新創公司Poolside簽署價值60 億美元的協議
- 輝達 has beaten analysts’ expectations for 14 consecutive quarters
- 輝達’s net income surged 210% year over year in the previous quarter
- Dwarfing Wall Street’s initial forecast of 126% growth
- Annual profit growth must exceed 95%
- Net income must also top $51.5 billion
- Causing $890 billion to be wiped off the stock market
- Yet its market value

## Heavy rain continues in Kaohsiung, with potholes and flooding on multiple roads

- Published: 2026-08-24T12:32:35+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608240089.aspx
- anchor: #n2200366
- Companies mentioned: 高雄市警察局、水利局

Facts:
- The pothole is about 3 meters long
- 2 meters wide
- 1.2 meters deep
- 119 red landslide alerts
- The city government evacuated a total of 2,648 people

## Japan-US survey of AI capabilities ranks China’s Kimi K3 No. 6

- Published: 2026-08-24T12:28:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202608240088.aspx
- anchor: #n2200367
- Companies mentioned: Moonshot AI、Google、SpaceXAI、OpenAI、阿里巴巴集團、阿里雲、Z.ai、Minimax、NIKKEI Digital Governance、Weights & Biases

Facts:
- Kimi K3 rose to No. 6 in the overall rankings
- It ranked No. 9 in the “software development capability” indicator
- It ranked No. 8 in “reliability”
- K3 ranked only No. 33 in “ethics”
- K3 ranked No. 70 in “suppression of inappropriate content”
- K3為2.8萬億

## Smaller catches send prices soaring; traditional ingredients replaced in 北海道 seafood bowls

- Published: 2026-08-24T12:25:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608240087.aspx
- anchor: #n2200368
- Companies mentioned: 日經亞洲、北海道政府、北海道

Facts:
- In 2025, scallops averaged 395 yen per kilogram
- In 2025, scallops averaged 395 yen per kilogram (about NT$80)
- 北海道’s catch totaled 913,000 metric tons in 2025
- The total value of the catch grew 13% to 323 billion yen

## After a 10-year wait, Ren’ai Township residents set to see first sports park go out to bid in year 116

- Published: 2026-08-24T12:21:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608240086.aspx
- anchor: #n2200329
- Companies mentioned: 仁愛鄉公所、南投縣政府、仁愛鄉民代表會、目的事業主管機關

Facts:
- The project has a total budget of about NT$200 million
- The construction of Ren’ai Township’s Zhongzheng Sports Park, long awaited by residents for more than 10 years

## Heavy rain in southern Taiwan: 1,072 troops from 第四作戰區 on standby for disaster relief

- Published: 2026-08-24T12:17:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608240085.aspx
- anchor: #n2200330
- Companies mentioned: 第四作戰區、高雄鼓山、楠梓、屏東春日、來義

Facts:
- 1,072 personnel on disaster-response standby
- 13 categories of rescue equipment
- 121 liaison officers
- 68 personnel pre-positioned

## Heavy rain in southern Taiwan: 卓榮泰 says disaster funds will be fully used so victims are not left alone

- Published: 2026-08-24T12:13:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608240084.aspx
- anchor: #n2200326
- Companies mentioned: 卓榮泰、黃偉哲、行政院生技產業策略諮議委員會

Facts:
- 明年度總預算案已編列治水經費新台幣500多億元

## Southern Taiwan and eastern Taiwan remain on alert for heavy rain; typhoon warning for Saudel could be issued as early as the 26th

- Published: 2026-08-24T12:13:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608240083.aspx
- anchor: #n2200327
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、中央氣象署

Facts:
- Kaohsiung recorded the most, at 531 millimeters
- About 462 millimeters in Tainan and Pingtung
- Maximum hourly rainfall in southern Taiwan’s Kaohsiung-Pingtung region reached 80 to 90 millimeters
- Cumulative rainfall in Taitung reached 335 millimeters
- Hualien recorded 314 millimeters

## Taichung’s arts festival kicks off on 8/29, featuring performances by 18 groups

- Published: 2026-08-24T12:10:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608240082.aspx
- anchor: #n2200328
- Companies mentioned: 台灣揚琴樂團、台北爵士大樂隊、大開劇團、台北打擊樂團、時間藝術工作室、方式馬戲

Taichung’s “2026 Arts Together Artgogo” festival kicks off on 8/29, bringing together 4 festivals and 18 groups for performances, activities and markets.

Facts:
- Bringing together 4 arts festivals
- 7 hours of free performances
- More than 100 performers

## 台積電 weakens, Taiwan stocks fluctuate and fall below 45,000 points

- Published: 2026-08-24T12:07:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608240081.aspx
- anchor: #n2200222
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、台達電、鴻海、聯電、力積電、波若威、聯鈞、聯亞、華星光、台塑、南亞、台化、台塑化

Facts:
- Index high of 45,362.3 points
- Up 138.01 points
- Low of 44,916.1 points
- Down 308.19 points
- Weighted index at 45,095.93 points
- Down 128.36 points
- Down 0.28%
- Trading value of NT$402.917 billion
- 台積電 fell by as much as NT$25 intraday
- 台積電 fell by as much as NT$25 intraday to NT$2385
- 台達電 touched a low of NT$1,710
- Fell NT$40
- 鴻海 hovered around the flat line at NT$245.5

## Average life expectancy in 114 was 81.27 years, the highest in Taipei and lowest in Taitung

- Published: 2026-08-24T12:07:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608240080.aspx
- anchor: #n2200223
- Companies mentioned: 內政部、中央社

Facts:
- Average life expectancy was 81.27 years
- 84.75 years for women
- 77.93 years for men
- Taipei City had the highest figure at 83.98 years
- Taitung County: 76.49 years
- There were 199,639 deaths in 114
- Down 1,674 from 113
- A total of 151,936 were aged 65 and older
- The crude death rate was 8.55 per 1,000 people
- The number of deaths per 1,000 people fell by 0.05 from 113
- The age-standardized death rate was 395.3 per 100,000 people
- Down 15 from 113
- Average life expectancy in 114 increased by 0.50 years from 113
- Life expectancy increased by 0.45 years for women and men, respectively

## Wong Chi-huey: Taiwan has dual Bio-ICT advantages and can become a global hub for precision health innovation

- Published: 2026-08-24T12:07:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608240079.aspx
- anchor: #n2200224
- Companies mentioned: 行政院生技產業策略諮議委員會議（BTC）

Facts:
- Global healthcare spending was about US$10.6 trillion in 2018
- Global healthcare spending is projected to grow to US$15 trillion by 2030

## Canadian fans boo U.S. national anthem as 50% tariffs fuel anti-American sentiment

- Published: 2026-08-24T12:05:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608240078.aspx
- anchor: #n2200225
- Companies mentioned: 美國職業足球大聯盟、溫哥華白浪、FC達拉斯、CF蒙特婁、洛杉磯銀河、加拿大新聞社、加拿大廣播公司、阿巴卡斯數據、環球郵報

Facts:
- The United States imposed 50% tariffs on Canada
- 美國新關稅涉及200多億美元的加拿大出口商品
- About 5% of Canada's exports to the United States
- Canada could lose about 87,000 jobs nationwide

## Nord Stream pipeline bombing: Zelensky reiterates Ukraine had no involvement

- Published: 2026-08-24T12:01:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608240077.aspx
- anchor: #n2200219
- Companies mentioned: Nord Stream、烏克蘭政府、德國檢察官、基輔當局、柏林、歐洲各國、克羅埃西亞、義大利

Facts:
- The 2022 attack on the Nord Stream natural gas pipelines

## Pest infestation threatens Hualien's Songyuan Villa's Ryukyu pine trees; 退輔會 works to save their century-old splendor

- Published: 2026-08-24T12:01:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608240076.aspx
- anchor: #n2200220
- Companies mentioned: 退輔會、退輔會台東農場、在台日本人花蓮應援團、交通部觀光署

Facts:
- 退輔會 also cut the park's concession fee to 1/3

## Shareholder returns fall short of market expectations, sending 三星電子 shares plunging 8%

- Published: 2026-08-24T12:00:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608240075.aspx
- anchor: #n2200221
- Companies mentioned: 三星電子、SK海力士、尤金證券

Facts:
- The amount could reach as high as 110 trillion won
- About NT$2.5 trillion
- Shares rose 0.4%
- Fell 1.5%
- 20.3 trillion won
- About 30 trillion won

## After adapting the revolutionary song “Quiet in the Forbidden City,” 郭德綱 disappears from the stage for now

- Published: 2026-08-24T12:00:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202608240074.aspx
- anchor: #n2200156
- Companies mentioned: 郭德綱、德雲社、于謙、李昊石、笑果文化

Facts:
- 郭德綱 appeared on the stage of China Central Television's Spring Festival Gala in 2013

## Chiang Chi-chen leads lawmakers from across party lines to Japan for the 亞洲太平洋國會議員聯合會

- Published: 2026-08-24T12:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608240073.aspx
- anchor: #n2200157
- Companies mentioned: 立法院、亞洲太平洋國會議員聯合會、APPU、國民黨、民進黨、民眾黨、日本國會

Facts:
- The delegation has a total of 14 members
- The 3-day APPU council meeting and general assembly
- The 亞洲太平洋國會議員聯合會 was founded in 1965

## Illegal gambling ring shifts to remote home operations; police raid 32 locations across 5 counties and cities, arresting 27

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:57:52+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608240069.aspx
- anchor: #n2200158
- Companies mentioned: 陳男、蔡男

Facts:
- 逮捕陳男等27人
- Illegal money flows exceeded NT$3.7 billion in 1 year
- Police seized NT$16.88 million in illicit funds from a safe
- Prosecutors sought to seize NT$13.33 million in company accounts

## Youth mental health support program: 28% of users later referred for psychiatric care

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:54:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608240062.aspx
- anchor: #n2200085
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、衛福部、行政院、中華民國基層醫療協會、內政部

Facts:
- 28% of users later referred for psychiatric care
- A budget of NT$429 million was allocated
- An estimated 100,000 visits will benefit
- The total budget exceeds NT$3.9 trillion
- NT$60 billion in public funds allocated to National Health Insurance
- NT$10 billion invested in the Healthy Taiwan Deep Plowing Program
- An estimated 700,000 to 750,000 older adults live alone across Taiwan

## 退輔會 farms bring in bioenergy to strengthen resilience in civilian and defense energy supplies

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:51:35+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608240061.aspx
- anchor: #n2200086
- Companies mentioned: 退輔會、瑩迪企業

Facts:
- About 800 kilograms of wood pellets can power operations for about 4 months

## Torrential rain pounds Penghu's main island; fortunately, no damage reported

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:50:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608240060.aspx
- anchor: #n2200087
- Companies mentioned: 澎湖氣象站、澎湖消防局、中央社

Facts:
- Nearly 80 millimeters of rain fell in 2 hours
- From 11 p.m. yesterday to 1 a.m. today

## 退輔會's Taitung Farm promotes “circular green energy”! Agricultural waste turned into fuel pellets to build a disaster-prevention base shared by military and civilians

- Published: 2026-08-24T13:39:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11158795
- anchor: #n2200852
- Companies mentioned: 瑩迪企業

Taitung Farm partnered with 瑩迪企業 to convert agricultural waste into wood pellets for a backup power system, strengthening energy resilience for national defense and local communities. The initiative puts resources back into circulation and creates disaster-prevention infrastructure shared by military and civilians.