AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-24 18:00–21:00 JST｜Page 2 of 3https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 162 items from 5 sources; Japan, 97 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en Japan considers revising anti-prostitution law to penalize clients, address imbalance under which only sellers are punishedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206706https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206706Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:38:44 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA U.S. considers tougher sanctions; Iran’s rial falls to a record low against the dollarhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206705https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206705Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:32:42 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taiwanese startups visit Thailand for exchanges; businesses optimistic about cooperation in hardware, green technology and supply chainshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206702https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206702Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:26:40 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taipei Zoo welcomes a new arrival as Malayan tapir Putri gives birth to a healthy female calfhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206703https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206703Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:26:37 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Ukraine’s Independence Day; Zelenskyy says Kyiv longs for peace but will not surrenderhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206704https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206704Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:26:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA U.S. threatens economic sanctions on Iran’s trading partners; China says it will protect its own interestshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206698https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206698Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:21:33 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Finance Ministry: Heavy rain caused damage in some areas; tax relief guidance to be provided proactivelyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206699https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206699Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:21:31 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Gang used mattresses to conceal cannabis buds in international drug smuggling worth more than 50 million; Taipei prosecutors indict 5 suspectshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206700https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206700Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:20:29 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Foreign investors sell a net NT$15.7 billion in 台股, trimming holdings in 台塑四寶 and 群創https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206697https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206697Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:18:27 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Abandoned psychiatric hospital becomes cultural hub; Finnish youths hold free film festival to resist developmenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206694https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206694Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:14:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Zhu Zongqing presents another “Six-Part Suite”; rotating stage offers a double treathttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206695https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206695Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:13:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Lee Sichuan courts transportation vote at Xizhi-Wanli friends’ association event; Su Chiao-hui focuses on social housing and workershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206696https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206696Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:06:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Chen Hsueh-sheng suspected of 2 cases, including falsely claiming aides’ expenses; prosecutors and investigators search and question 27 peoplehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206623https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206623Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:59:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 印度 national security adviser visits China, focusing on the China-印度 border issuehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206624https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206624Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:58:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Donations for Kumamoto earthquake exceed NT$300 million; fundraising for dedicated account ends 8/31https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206625https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206625Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:56:13 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 00940 expected to distribute 0.055 per share; goes ex-dividend on 9/8https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206561https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206561Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:42:11 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 共同社：高市內閣支持率創新低 逾7成民眾憂減稅傷財政https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206552https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206552Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:36:09 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA U.S. vows tough sanctions on Iran; international oil prices and Asian stocks fall in tandemhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206553https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206553Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:36:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Woman reported missing; South Korean police officer suspected of closing case early, all 298 cases handled to be investigatedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206554https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206554Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:36:05 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Foreign investors sell as cautious sentiment prevails; Taiwan dollar reverses course to close weaker at 31.854https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206549https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206549Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:35:03 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Heavy rain hits Kaohsiung agriculture and fisheries; Chen Chi-mai seeks central government aid for all sectorshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206550https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206550Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:35:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Noisy after drinking at hotel, out-of-contact migrant worker flees barefoot; Taoyuan police arrest himhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206551https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206551Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:34:58 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Attacks frequent in southern Thailand; official says pressure ahead of peace talks and backlash against crackdownhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206508https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206508Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:24:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Heavy rain prompts 8 Indigenous townships, including Wutai in Pingtung, and 5 coastal villages to suspend work and classes on the 25thhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206509https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206509Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:20:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taiwan entertainer 五熊 suspected of damaging Japanese national treasure; Japanese media publish full name and front-facing photohttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206454https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206454Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:19:52 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Controversy over Taiwan pavilion at biennale: Gwangju independent bookstore backs Taiwan, says renaming was a mistakehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206455https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206455Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:18:49 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Heavy rain suspends 55 sailings on 4 ferry routes on the 25thhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206456https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206456Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:15:47 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Some areas of Kaohsiung and Pingtung remain under heavy-rain alert; list of counties and cities suspending work and classes on the 25thhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206453https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206453Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:13:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 台南多處積淹水 經濟部次長賴建信建議區域整體治水https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206457https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206457Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:12:45 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Rainfall forecasts reach warning thresholds; 5 Kaohsiung districts, including Namaxia, suspend work and classes on the 25thhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206458https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206458Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:10:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFive mountainous districts in Kaohsiung City announced that work and classes would be suspended on August 25 to ensure public safety, as rainfall forecasts reached warning thresholds and the areas were placed under red alerts. Keelung-Ishigaki ferry service to drop to 1 sailing per week from October; family-room rates may be cuthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206459https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206459Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:08:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA華岡集團基隆-石垣島航線10月起減班，並擬調降家庭房型價格以應對市場反映。 Beijing humanoid robot games get underway, putting robots’ abilities to the test in competitionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206437https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206437Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:07:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 台中捷運橘線完工須等逾16年 增加經費尚難估算https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206438https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206438Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:04:37 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Elderly Pingtung couple swept away by creek; woman rescued, man missinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206435https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206435Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:01:34 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA First Miaojin Awards ceremony; Chung Tung-chin honors 10 exemplary companieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206436https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206436Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:00:32 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA July unemployment rate of 3.39% lowest for the month in 26 years; labor force participation rate highest for the month in 35 yearshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206370https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206370Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:59:30 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 澎湖區漁會與海保署放流魚苗、水晶鳳凰螺 增裕漁業資源https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206371https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206371Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:58:28 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 教廷外長宣布抵達俄羅斯訪問 推動俄烏和平對話https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206372https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206372Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:56:59 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Asian stocks tumble and retail investors pull back; securities-transfer deposit balances plunge NT$241.3 billion in Julyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206373https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206373Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:52:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Kim Soo-hyun sings on Indonesian livestream program in first comeback performance, appearing somewhat emotionalhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206374https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206374Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:49:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNASouth Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun made his official comeback on an Indonesian television program. It was his first public performance after suspending activities for more than a year amid controversy. Chen Chi-mai wastes no time in assessing damage as city departments inspect drainage facilitieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206304https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206304Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:45:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Alishan Forest Recreation Area to reopen on the 25th; 林鐵 remains suspended pending inspectionshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206302https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206302Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:43:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Director Shen Ko-shang wins 4 awards at the Taoyuan Film Festival; urges rational debate and cautions against rash cuts to the cultural budget.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206303https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206303Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:41:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Xiamen pest-control company investigated for using dichlorvos to treat pests at a restaurant.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206288https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206288Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:38:13 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA China Airlines brings together employees and members to donate 1 million miles to charity, along with NT$1.8 million to charitable organizations.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206289https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206289Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:37:11 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Shein launches Hong Kong IPO, with valuation down 70% from 4 years ago.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206286https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206286Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:34:09 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA New Taipei nursing home suspected of a genital warts cluster; Health Department says 2 inspections found no cluster.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206287https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206287Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:28:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Female hiker falls into swollen stream while descending the Mabo Traverse; firefighters conduct on-foot rescue.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206277https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206277Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:23:04 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 故宮 treasures incorporated into MIT brands to create low-carbon, eco-friendly lifestyle products.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206278https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206278Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:23:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Cross-party Japanese lawmakers visit China, the first such visit since Takaichi's remarks on Taiwan.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206279https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206279Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:19:58 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Hou You-yi inspects the Danbei Road project, hopes main line will open to traffic in June 118.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206274https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206274Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:18:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Controversy over Taiwan Pavilion at biennale; Korean artists voice support, saying, “This should never happen in Gwangju.”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206275https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206275Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:17:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Selling homemade cockroach and ant poison can draw a fine of up to NT$300,000; Nantou Environmental Protection Bureau penalizes 2 cases.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206276https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206276Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:17:52 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Drunk driver going the wrong way in Miaoli City hits a micro electric vehicle; female recycling worker killed.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206266https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206266Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:15:49 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Airport city utility relocation to cut water to more than 3,000 households in Luzhu and Dayuan for 15 hours on the 26th.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206267https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206267Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:12:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Heavy rain wreaks havoc in southern Taiwan; Cho Jung-tai inspects Central Disaster Response Center, urges typhoon preparedness alongside recovery work.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206268https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206268Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:11:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taichung prosecutors’ seized-assets auction to be held on 9/1, featuring luxury watches, designer bags and supercars.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206269https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206269Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:10:20 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Taichung Branch and the Taichung District Prosecutors Office are holding an auction of assets seized in fraud cases on September 1, with luxury watches, designer bags, supercars and other items up for sale. The auction aims to combat fraud and direct proceeds from the charity sale to public welfare causes. TaiPower Energy sees promise in AIDC energy storage market, in talks with Taiwanese and Japanese developers.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206270https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206270Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:10:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA台普威能源 General Manager Feng Hao-hsiang said the company sees energy storage opportunities arising from AI data centers and is currently in talks with Taiwanese and Japanese developers. Construction is expected to begin next year to address the impact of AIDC load fluctuations on the power grid. 3 suspects in Tainan's Annan District explosion case to be detained after prosecutors' request approved.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206272https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206272Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:09:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Hong Kong stocks fall 1.89%, weighed down by 阿里巴巴 share placement.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206271https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206271Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:09:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Itochu joins forces with 精誠 to help Taiwan’s semiconductor industry expand in Kyushu and meet industry demandhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206273https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206273Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:08:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA AI cuts white-collar job opportunities, prompting young Germans to embrace vocational educationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206231https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206231Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:03:09 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Flooding from heavy rain raises risk of infectious diseases; 疾管署 urges vigilance for 7 symptomshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206232https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206232Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:03:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA South Korea’s special investigation team wraps up 180-day probe; 58 people, including 尹錫悅 and his wife, indictedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206169https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206169Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:59:05 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Days of heavy rain in Pingtung; Chou Chun-mi inspects damage in Fangliao, Linbian and Xinyuanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206170https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206170Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:57:03 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNADays of heavy rain in Pingtung caused flooding in multiple areas. County Magistrate Chou Chun-mi inspected the damage in person and launched flood-control operations and water-management projects. Planning begins for the 3rd phase of the Higher Education Sprout Project, deepening AI integration into university governance and teaching innovationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206098https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206098Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:56:01 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Medigen joins Taiwan and U.S. companies to accelerate commercialization of next-generation multivalent enterovirus vaccineshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206099https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206099Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:55:59 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 環境部: 美縫筆’s misuse of the eco-label clearly appears fraudulent; false advertisements ordered removedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206100https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206100Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:52:57 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Can you eat offerings after Ghost Festival worship? Can you take them home or share them with friends and family? A look at the tabooshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206626https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206626Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒This article explains how to handle offerings left after the Zhongyuan Festival Pu Du ritual, from the perspectives of Taiwanese folk beliefs and modern food safety. Many households eat or distribute the offerings, which also carry strong cultural significance. Protecting students’ health from farm to table: Wang Hui-mei inspects preparations for school lunches in Changhuahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206627https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206627Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:44:17 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Changhua County Magistrate Wang Hui-mei visited Heren Elementary School to check on the safety and quality of school lunches. The county is combining children’s health with support for agriculture through food education using local produce and the “三章一Q” policy. 5 areas announce school and work closures tomorrow (8/25)! City government warns that “rainfall has reached red alert levels”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206628https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206628Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:44:11 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Multiple areas announced school and business closures on Aug. 25 because of record-breaking rainfall caused by a typhoon. City authorities issued a red alert and urged residents to stay vigilant. Domestic travel subsidies launch in September; Regent Taipei adds NT$4,000 in dining credits to welcome local travelershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206629https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206629Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:37:35 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Regent Taipei will launch its “晶采國旅假期” package in September, adding NT$4,000 in dining credits per room alongside the government’s weekday domestic travel subsidy to enhance the value of local hotel stays. Your health insurance card is for more than doctor visits! Many people don’t know about this handy feature: check your medical records on your phonehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206630https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206630Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan’s National Health Insurance Administration has enabled people to check their medical records on their phones through the My Health Bank app. The move is an important step toward strengthening patients’ health management and improving healthcare efficiency. 聯電 or 國巨: Which can lead a rebound? Screen “lagging stocks” with 3 tests; these 14 stocks are still below the quarterly moving average and could catch uphttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206631https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206631Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:29:41 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Su Chiao-hui meets with civic groups, promotes 3 key policies on social housing, childcare and labor to make New Taipei a better place to live and workhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206632https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206632Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:17:28 +0900Taiwan風傳媒New Taipei mayoral candidate Su Chiao-hui met with seven civic groups and put forward three policy pillars: “affordable housing, access to care, and secure work,” with the aim of making New Taipei a better place to live and work. The move reflects her emphasis on civic expertise and plans to incorporate it into policymaking in a systematic way. “2026 Hsinchu Children’s Fun Festival” opens; “皮卡歐嗨YO！” kicks off the fun on 9/13https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206633https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206633Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:07:44 +0900Taiwan風傳媒新竹市政府 announced the 2026 “新竹童樂會.” The theme is “皮卡歐嗨YO！,” and Mayor Ann Kao and YOYO家族 will join forces to hold 5+1 events combining parent-child growth with urban exploration. The events are part of efforts to strengthen family bonds and revitalize the community. Extreme rainfall tests Kaohsiung’s drainage system; Land Administration Bureau uses land development to strengthen urban flood resiliencehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206634https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206634Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:04:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒高雄市政府地政局 inspected a development project in Qianzhen District amid extreme rainfall, emphasizing that integrating roads and drainage systems can improve the city’s flood resilience. The move addresses the challenges of climate change and is important for public safety. Transferring a home to your children isn’t as simple as giving it away! The “3 methods” differ greatly: a guide to gift tax and land value increment taxhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206377https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206377Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒This article explains the differences in tax treatment among 3 ways of transferring real estate to children: gifting, selling and inheritance. Choosing the wrong method can lead to significantly different tax burdens, making advance planning important. [After-Work Economics] The aloof protagonist makes a dazzling comeback: a key vehicle in the AI erahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206376https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206376Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒With the rise of AI, PCBs once considered low-value are being reassessed as high-performance substrates, and the Taiwan-Japan-South Korea supply chain is dominating the global market. Strategies for gaining exposure through ETFs are drawing investor interest. [After-Work Economics] Capacity crunch to last through 2028! The dark horse of AI’s next phasehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206375https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206375Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒As the shift from generative AI to agentic AI gathers pace, high-end PCBs and their supply chains are attracting attention. 統一投顧 and financial experts are highlighting PCB-related companies as the next major focus for AI infrastructure investment. Calls for central government review of the Sanye Creek and Rende-Yongkang drainage systems; Chen Ting-fei: upgrade river and drainage management to “regional flood control”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206638https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206638Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:57:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒On August 24, Democratic Progressive Party Tainan mayoral candidate Chen Ting-fei joined central and local agencies for an on-site inspection of the Sanye Creek drainage system, urging an upgrade from conventional flood control to “regional flood control” to address flooding challenges caused by extreme weather. Typhoon latest: Typhoon Saudel speeds toward Taiwan! Weather agency reveals latest track, with heavy rain forecast for 4 straight days; this week’s forecast at a glancehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206378https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206378Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:52:51 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Central Weather Administration said Severe Typhoon Saudel is approaching Taiwan and is expected to have its greatest impact on northern Taiwan and Matsu from the 27th to the 28th, bringing continuous heavy rain and possibly torrential downpours. The public should remain alert. Starting with conversation to hear young people’s ideas about local communities, Nantou County Government invites youth to sit down and talkhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206640https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206640Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:52:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Nantou County held its first “Youth Exchange Workshop” to bring young people’s voices into policymaking. 30 young people took part and exchanged views on local issues. It is no longer enough for brands to compete for Google’s first page: Lian Qiyou’s new book breaks down a 7-stage SEO and GEO workflow to gain exposure in AI answershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206642https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206642Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:44:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Lian Qiyou, founder of Jiangneng Digital Marketing, has released a new book outlining a 7-stage workflow integrating SEO and GEO to help businesses adapt to changes in AI search and ensure brand exposure in answers. Protected by three deities, drink up and go: 康貝特200P EX teams up with three major temples for a cross-cultural campaign featuring Wang Caihua and Li Haozhen, blending Taiwan-Korea Ghost Festival contrastshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206641https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206641Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:44:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒葡萄王生技’s 康貝特200P EX has teamed up with Taiwan’s three major temples for a campaign timed to the Zhongyuan Festival. Short videos featuring 王彩樺 and 李晧禎 blend Taiwanese and Korean cultures, while consumers can also enter prize draws for items including iPhones and gold Peace Cards. Shen Boyang signs over Gao Hong-an’s name! Pro-green social media page warns of a backlash: this DPP figure is being treated like airhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206379https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206379Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:38:49 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A Hsinchu high school student asked Shen Boyang to sign an award certificate bearing Gao Hong-an’s signature, sparking political controversy. A pro-green social media page criticized the move for ignoring DPP Hsinchu candidate Zhuang Jing-cheng, warning it could intensify blue-green tensions and hurt the campaign. The oil-splasher is Wu Xiong! Japan’s Yomiuri TV releases suspect’s image as footage of her looking disheveled in a police car emergeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206380https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206380Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:37:26 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwanese actress Wu Xiong was suspected of splashing liquid on the national treasure “Buddha’s Footprint Stone” at Yakushiji Temple in Nara, Japan. She was arrested and referred to prosecutors. She admitted to expressing respect through “oil-splashing prayers,” drawing condemnation at home and abroad. Miaoli selects its team for the National Athletics Championships; Chung Tung-chin urges athletes to give it their allhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206645https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206645Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The 115 National Sports Games opened in Miaoli County, with fierce competition also serving as selection for the national track and field championships. County Magistrate Chung Tung-chin urged athletes to give it their all. The final 10 years before retirement are crucial! Do these 4 things after age 45 to make a big difference to monthly cash flow in later lifehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206381https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206381Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The 10 years after age 45 are the most important period for preparing for retirement. 4 actions, including estimating monthly cash inflows, can have a major impact on quality of life in old age. Taiwan and South Korea’s stock markets tell different stories! Emerging Asia saw net outflows of US$1.41 billion last week as markets await Nvidia earnings and a speech by Kevin Warshhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206382https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206382Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:28:59 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Emerging Asian stock markets saw $1.41 billion in outflows last week. South Korea led the outflows with $1.6 billion in net selling, while Taiwan recorded modest net buying of $20 million. Funds are being reallocated away from concentrated semiconductor investments and toward India and Indonesia. 全聯、萬家福有勁敵！內行推台灣1間連鎖超市「物美價廉、品質更穩」：很划算挖寶聖地https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206383https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206383Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:27:31 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Agricultural cooperative supermarkets across Taiwan are drawing attention as new places to shop instead of 全聯 and 家樂福, thanks to their high-quality products and affordable prices. Consumer support is also helping revitalize local agriculture. Michael Burry of “The Big Short” sells Alibaba, shifts to JD.com and says he will consider buying back only if the stock halves againhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206384https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206384Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:26:44 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Michael Burry, the model for “The Big Short,” sold all his Alibaba shares and moved the funds into JD.com. He is concerned about Alibaba’s high valuation and declining profits due to AI investment, a move that is having a major impact on the market. Ukraine’s “Audrey Tang” challenges Zelensky! Fedorov does not rule out running for president: “We should ask Zelensky how much he knows about corruption”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206385https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206385Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:22:05 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Fedorov criticized government corruption and called for elections during wartime, while denying that the president was directly involved. He plans to visit the United States to seek military support but has not clearly stated whether he will run for president. In connection with the oil-splashing case involving Japan’s Buddha’s Footprint Stone, Wu Xiong’s past relationship with Zhang Tinghu is revisited, drawing criticism over “betraying a close friend”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206386https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206386Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:21:01 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Reports about the past romantic relationship between 五熊 and 張庭瑚 have drawn criticism in Japan’s entertainment industry. The case has highlighted issues of personal relationships and trust in the industry. The Central Taiwan Agricultural Marketing and Sales Expo runs through the 30th; Hsu Shu-hua invites the public to visit Jioujiou Peak and enter a prize drawhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206652https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206652Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:21:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The “2026中臺灣農業行銷展售會,” hosted by Nantou County, is being held at 九九峰氦氣球樂園 from Aug. 22 to 30. The event showcases agricultural specialties from 8 counties and cities in central Taiwan and promotes the integration of agriculture and tourism. County Magistrate Hsu Shu-hua has invited the public to attend. Taichung Construction Bureau holds an Ao Feng Hill walking tour, inviting visitors to explore 34 slides and experience urban aestheticshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206387https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206387Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:13:46 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taichung City Government’s Construction Bureau held the “谷溜探險趣” walking tour, giving families a chance to explore the construction and culture of 鰲峰山 for Grandparents’ Day. The tour also showcased a playground with the most slides in the country, 34, drawing attention to urban aesthetics and the creation of an inclusive society. First hotel in Taiwan to receive WELL certification: Hyatt Place New Taipei City Xinzhuang earns EEWH Diamond certification again for its 4th anniversary and launches September room offershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206388https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206388Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:09:14 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Hyatt Place New Taipei City Xinzhuang is marking its 4th anniversary, becoming the first hotel in Taiwan to hold both WELL healthy-building certification and EEWH Green Building Diamond certification, underscoring its leadership in healthy hospitality and sustainable development. Taichung Legal Affairs Bureau joins forces with the Judicial Yuan for a legal education workshop on notarization, helping city government staff use the system to protect rightshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206655https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206655Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:09:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taichung City Government’s Legal Affairs Bureau worked with the Judicial Yuan to hold training for civil servants on how to use the notarization system. The aim is to help people avoid risks in everyday life and strengthen support for residents. Wuqi’s three-village civic activity center and Yamuliao Park open; Lu Shiow-yen stresses the importance of inclusive spaces for all ageshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206656https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206656Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:02:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A newly built civic activity center serving three villages in Wuqi District, Taichung, and Yamuliao Park officially opened. Mayor Lu Shiow-yen attended the ceremony, saying the project fulfills a long-standing local aspiration and provides a multipurpose shared space for all ages. Why do some people pay NT$1,329 for their National Pension bill while others pay only NT$665? How 115-year premiums are calculatedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206171https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-18/index-en-p2.html#n2206171Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Starting in 2025, the monthly insured salary for national pension coverage will rise to 21,103 yen, bringing the out-of-pocket contribution for ordinary insured people to 1,329 yen. Government subsidies for low-income people and people with disabilities will ease the burden.