AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-25 00:00–03:00 JSThttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-00/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 27 items from 5 sources; Japan, 3 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en Why is makeup applied after death? How mortuary restoration specialists make the deceased “look as if they’re sleeping”—why the final viewing mattershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-00/index-en.html#n2216031https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-00/index-en.html#n2216031Tue, 25 Aug 2026 02:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Mortuary makeup and restoration play an important role in supporting bereaved families by making the deceased look as if they are “sleeping.” This is not simply cosmetic work, but a specialized skill based on psychological consideration. Liu Yifei and Li Xian’s Meet Yourself loses out! The champion of Netflix’s top 10 Chinese dramas of the past 5 years is this one, rated higher than Mark Chao’s The Heart, and it’s a shame to miss ithttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-00/index-en.html#n2216032https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-00/index-en.html#n2216032Tue, 25 Aug 2026 01:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A top 10 ranking based on Douban ratings of Chinese dramas streamed by Netflix over the past 5 years has been released. The I Am Nobody series and Love Between Fairy and Devil ranked near the top, highlighting works that have earned viewers’ lasting support. Are the “2 extra holes” on instant noodle packaging a defect? Insiders reveal their real purpose—the package can’t do without themhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-00/index-en.html#n2216033https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-00/index-en.html#n2216033Tue, 25 Aug 2026 01:05:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The small holes in the packaging of bagged instant noodles were found to be vents that prevent damage caused by pressure changes during transport, not holes for offerings at the Ghost Festival. The finding cleared up a misconception among consumers and highlighted the importance of packaging technology. Don’t throw away your receipts! How to set up an e-invoice donation code, support charities by donating receipts, and check your optionshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-00/index-en.html#n2211665https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-00/index-en.html#n2211665Tue, 25 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒By using the charity code on electronic invoices, consumers can easily make donations at no extra cost. Simply entering a designated code when shopping allows them to support public-interest activities such as assistance for vulnerable groups and children. 走私輝達高階晶片至中國狠撈6億7！美超微資深協理等8人被起訴https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-00/index-en.html#n2211666https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-00/index-en.html#n2211666Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:42:10 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Keelung District Prosecutors Office indicted 8 people, including former executives of NVIDIA’s Taiwan subsidiary, for illegally reselling NVIDIA AI servers to China. 74 units were illicitly exported, generating profits of about 675 million yen. Mecca pact, aircraft carrier redeployment and U.S. debt hitting a record: Chen Chong points to startling coincidence in global affairshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-00/index-en.html#n2211667https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-00/index-en.html#n2211667Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:37:09 +0900Taiwan風傳媒As the Middle Eastern 三 countries signed the Mecca joint defense pact, a U.S. aircraft carrier made an emergency move and U.S. Treasury debt surpassed $40 trillion, the international situation has grown increasingly complex. Chen Chong of 財団法人新世代金融基金会 said these events point to a “fragmenting world.” Fire devastates Taipei’s 指南宮! Latest images emerge as Mayor Chiang Wan-an responds urgentlyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-00/index-en.html#n2211668https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-00/index-en.html#n2211668Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:04:21 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Fire reported at Taipei’s 指南宮! Chiang Wan-an: 85 police and firefighters responded; no one is trappedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-00/index-en.html#n2211540https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-00/index-en.html#n2211540Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:39:44 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A fire broke out at Lingxiao Hall at Zhinan Temple in Taipei City’s Wenshan District. Mayor Chiang Wan-an reported that 85 firefighters had been dispatched, and no one is currently trapped. The site is an important place of worship for the local community. How should investors trade when Taiwan stocks see lighter volume? Ruan Mu-hua shares 2 key strategies for stocks and funds: how to pick stocks during a fundamentals lullhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-00/index-en.html#n2211541https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-00/index-en.html#n2211541Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:37:18 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan’s stock market fell on the 24th amid lower trading volume. Financial commentator Ruan Mu-hua recommended a strategy focused on market capitalization and technical analysis during a lull in fundamental data, ahead of NVIDIA’s earnings and a speech by the Fed chair. Investors are urged to remain cautious. Was Ko Wen-je weak when he ran for Taipei mayor in 2014? Doctor cites poll data: “He was strong from day 1”; Shen Po-yang is not even as good as Yao Wen-chihhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-00/index-en.html#n2211542https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-00/index-en.html#n2211542Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:23:03 +0900Taiwan風傳媒As the Taipei mayoral election approaches, Ko Wen-je and Shen Po-yang have criticized each other’s weaknesses. Psychiatrist Shen Zheng-nan used polling data to sharply criticize Shen Po-yang. U.S. debt jumps sharply! Reports say Bessent is making another move, this time to pump in $1 trillion; experts are stunned: Trump is really determinedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-00/index-en.html#n2211543https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-00/index-en.html#n2211543Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:03:47 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Reports that the U.S. Treasury is considering buying $1 trillion worth of U.S. Treasuries have led markets to recognize the Trump administration’s seriousness. With Treasury yields remaining high and harming the economy, a full-scale fiscal intervention is expected. Nearly a thousand millimeters of torrential rain! Kaohsiung Public Works Bureau works around the clock to repair roads and clear fallen trees, accelerating the city’s recoveryhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-00/index-en.html#n2211550https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-00/index-en.html#n2211550Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:52:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Extreme rainfall in Kaohsiung damaged roads and brought down trees. The Public Works Bureau urgently carried out repairs and cleared obstructions to ensure public safety and restore city services. The response highlights the local government’s ability to act quickly in the face of climate disasters. Fire at Taipei’s 指南宮 extinguished; Chiang Wan-an to inspect the site on the morning of the 25thhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-00/index-en.html#n2216092https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-00/index-en.html#n2216092Tue, 25 Aug 2026 02:48:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA U.S. to launch economic war against Iran; European stocks broadly close lowerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-00/index-en.html#n2216091https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-00/index-en.html#n2216091Tue, 25 Aug 2026 02:06:59 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA CNBC: U.S. Treasury secretary may tap an account holding nearly $1 trillion to fund Treasury buybackshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-00/index-en.html#n2211603https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-00/index-en.html#n2211603Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:41:51 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Reuters: Xi Jinping likely to visit 印度 for first time in 7 years, lead 400 people to BRICS summithttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-00/index-en.html#n2211602https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-00/index-en.html#n2211602Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:20:49 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 川普: Starting in January next year, tariffs on cars and steel from 加拿大 to rise to 50%https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-00/index-en.html#n2211538https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-00/index-en.html#n2211538Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:56:46 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Russia says aid to Ukraine is adding fuel to the fire; UK PM Keir Starmer: The question is who lit ithttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-00/index-en.html#n2211539https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-00/index-en.html#n2211539Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:56:44 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Fire at Taipei’s Wenshan District 指南宮 prompts firefighting response; Chiang Wan-an: Smoke may affect Xindian and Zhonghehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-00/index-en.html#n2211477https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-00/index-en.html#n2211477Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:56:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 國票金 Chairman Chang Chao-shun resigns as Walsin Lihwa independent directorhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-00/index-en.html#n2211476https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-00/index-en.html#n2211476Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:51:40 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA國票金 Chairman Chang Chao-shun resigned as an independent director of 穩懋半導體, effective Aug. 24. His concurrent positions had previously drawn public discussion. Trade war could heat up again before Trump-Xi meeting! Trump plans 7.5% tariff hike, bringing additional tariffs on China back to 20%https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-00/index-en.html#n2215971https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-00/index-en.html#n2215971Tue, 25 Aug 2026 02:04:36 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Ahead of a meeting with President Xi Jinping, the Trump administration is considering an additional 7.5% tariff on China, citing overproduction. Tariffs on China could return to the 20% range, raising the risk of renewed trade war. U.S. stock rotation faces 2 major tests: NVIDIA and Fed Chair Warshhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-00/index-en.html#n2215972https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-00/index-en.html#n2215972Tue, 25 Aug 2026 01:20:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網This week, NVIDIA’s earnings and a speech by the FOMC chair are set to put 2 major pressures on the U.S. stock market. Funds continue to flow out of AI-related stocks, but the impact on the broader market is limited. The $1 trillion AI chip war begins! 輝達’s dominance challenged, with TSMC key to the outcomehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-00/index-en.html#n2211604https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-00/index-en.html#n2211604Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:50:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網As the AI chip market expands to $1 trillion, Amazon, AMD, Google, startups and others are challenging NVIDIA’s dominant position. TSMC’s manufacturing capacity will be key to determining the winner. Bitcoin nears $80,000! Soars more than 20% in 3 days as $4 billion in crypto short positions are liquidatedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-00/index-en.html#n2211605https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-00/index-en.html#n2211605Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:20:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Bitcoin rose more than 20% in 3 days, nearing $80,000. Against a backdrop of inflation concerns and remarks by Ray Dalio, $4 billion in short positions were liquidated, drawing increased attention to the market. U.S.-Canada relations really hit the breaking point! Trump threatens to double tariffs on Canadian cars to 50%https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-00/index-en.html#n2211478https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-00/index-en.html#n2211478Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:42:22 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網トランプ米大統領がカナダ製自動車などに50%の関税を課すと発表し、貿易摩擦が激化。カナダは報復措置を表明しており、両国関係が緊迫している。 From a several-year gap in studying to first-choice admission to the Department of Nursing, School of Medicine, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine. Science-focused cram school Galileo shares a case study and student account of success overcoming “studying hard but not improving.”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-00/index-en.html#n2211664https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-00/index-en.html#n2211664Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:56:26 +0900JapanPR TIMES Learn the fundamentals of “AI search strategies,” essential in the “zero-click era”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-00/index-en.html#n2211601https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-00/index-en.html#n2211601Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Ensemble Stars!!: Madara Mikejima’s “WAGAMAMA→DADAISM” to be released worldwide simultaneously starting Tuesday, August 25!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-00/index-en.html#n2211600https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-00/index-en.html#n2211600Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Can zinc supplements really help people with diabetes?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-00/index-en.html#n2211725https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-00/index-en.html#n2211725Tue, 25 Aug 2026 01:02:05 +0900Taiwan照護線上 August 25: It is more blessed to give than to receive - Heho Healthhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-00/index-en.html#n2211775https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-00/index-en.html#n2211775Tue, 25 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0900TaiwanHeho健康