# AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-27 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 10 of 11

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 904 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 173 items from 4 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## 華信提停飛花蓮 民航局僅同意減班

- Published: 2026-08-27T14:46:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608270148.aspx
- anchor: #n2274256
- Companies mentioned: 華信航空、立榮航空、民航局

華信航空因載客率不佳，向民航局申請停飛高雄—花蓮及台中—花蓮航線。民航局核准其適度減班，並持續觀察營運。

Facts:
- 華信航空向民航局申請停飛高雄—花蓮與台中—花蓮航線。
- 民航局同意華信航空在訂位狀況不佳時可適度減少班次。
- From 2023 to 2025，the load factor was 36% on the Taipei—Hualien route，37% on the Kaohsiung—Hualien route，and 44% on the Taichung—Hualien route。
- 立榮航空已申請停止營運台北—花蓮航線，目前民航局審查中。

## Shenzhen humanoid robot costs fall 90% in 3 years; each unit costs less than 500,000 yuan

- Published: 2026-08-27T14:44:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ait/202608270147.aspx
- anchor: #n2274257
- Companies mentioned: 眾擎機器人科技公司（ENGINEAI）

Shenzhen startup EngineAI has lowered the cost of general-purpose humanoid robots to under 100,000 yuan，accelerating their commercialization。Its T800 model impressed at the sports event，with production efficiency reaching 1 unit every 15 minutes。

## Ko Chih-en proposes 6 major flood-control policies to make Kaohsiung a flood-resilient city

- Published: 2026-08-27T14:38:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608270146.aspx
- anchor: #n2274222
- Companies mentioned: 國民黨

Facts:
- Maximum subsidy of NT$40,000

## 台南楠西鹿陶洋江家聚落古厝復建工程 首批預定12月完工

- Published: 2026-08-27T14:37:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608270145.aspx
- anchor: #n2274223
- Companies mentioned: 鹿陶洋江家聚落、台南市文化資產管理處、中央社

Facts:
- 鹿陶洋江家聚落古厝震損復建工程共46戶申請補助
- Work has begun on the first batch of 25 households，comprising 27 buildings
- 整體進度9成
- Of these，18 buildings are complete
- 鹿陶洋江家聚落建築群是全台最大閩南式大型傳統農村聚落，佔地3.5公頃

## Companies donate oral-fluid drug testing kits to aid enforcement; Taichung detains 122 drug-impaired drivers in nearly 3 months

- Published: 2026-08-27T14:36:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608270144.aspx
- anchor: #n2274224
- Companies mentioned: 馥華全球電商股份有限公司、築律國際法律事務所

The Taichung City Police Department received a donation of 1600 improved oral-fluid drug testing kits from companies。The tests take much less time，boosting the efficiency and safety of enforcement against drug-impaired driving。

## Political parties clash over Unmanned Vehicle Act; Ministry of National Defense seeks lead role and special budget

- Published: 2026-08-27T14:34:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608270143.aspx
- anchor: #n2274225
- Companies mentioned: 行政院、國民黨團、民眾黨團、民進黨團

The draft Unmanned Vehicle Act has become the focus of a political standoff in the Legislative Yuan。The Ministry of National Defense is seeking to become the competent authority and use a special budget to advance defense self-reliance。With no consensus，the sides will proceed to a vote。

## As demand for home care grows，insurance leaders Fubon and Cathay Life launch 2 at-home medical care policies

- Published: 2026-08-27T14:33:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608270142.aspx
- anchor: #n2274226
- Companies mentioned: 富邦人壽、國泰人壽、南山人壽、新光人壽、凱基人壽

台灣壽險業響應居家醫療需求，富邦人壽宣佈推出在宅醫療保單「安心在家」，為繼國泰人壽後第二家開辦之業者，將商業保險保障延伸至居家急症照護。

Facts:
- 富邦人壽推出首張在宅醫療保單「富邦人壽安心在家一年期住院醫療健康保險」。
- The “安心在家” policy covers 3 major urgent conditions: pneumonia，urinary tract infections，and soft-tissue infections。
- The National Health Insurance Administration of the Ministry of Health and Welfare launched a pilot program for acute care at home in July 2024。

## New drama explores drugs on campus; Chang Hsiao-chuan plays a principled narcotics officer

- Published: 2026-08-27T14:32:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202608270141.aspx
- anchor: #n2274228
- Companies mentioned: 郵票與舒芙蕾、中央社

Facts:
- A second-grader takes part in drug dealing

## Justin Baldoni loses defamation case; Blake Lively awarded hundreds of thousands in legal fees

- Published: 2026-08-27T14:25:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608270140.aspx
- anchor: #n2274174
- Companies mentioned: Wayfarer

Blake Lively prevailed in the defamation case，with the court ordering reimbursement of $407,000 in legal fees。The amount is only 5% of what she originally sought，and the judge found some requests for work hours unreasonable。

Facts:
- Court rules Blake Lively can recover $407,000 in legal fees
- The award is about 5% of the $8.04 million Blake Lively originally sought
- The parties had previously agreed not to appeal the ruling on legal fees

## Japanese artist 草間彌生 dies; high heel at Yuanlin Station becomes an iconic work

- Published: 2026-08-27T14:22:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608270139.aspx
- anchor: #n2274175
- Companies mentioned: 草間彌生、台鐵

Facts:
- The work is 2.5 meters tall
- About 4 meters in diameter
- A total length of 3.98 kilometers
- The northern end is about 930 meters north of the level crossing on Beishi Road in Yuanlin Township
- The southern end is about 100 meters north of the Yuanlin Drainage Ditch

## Central Weather Administration: Southwest winds to strengthen again on the 28th; heavy rain possible in central and southern Taiwan

- Published: 2026-08-27T14:22:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608270138.aspx
- anchor: #n2274176

Severe Typhoon Saudel is expected to move directly north of Taiwan on the 28th。As southwest winds strengthen，central and southern Taiwan should prepare for torrential rain。The Central Weather Administration is continuing to monitor the storm’s weakening and dissipation after landfall。

## US to spend $2.2 billion to install small nuclear reactors at 5 military bases

- Published: 2026-08-27T14:17:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608270137.aspx
- anchor: #n2274156
- Companies mentioned: Antares Nuclear、Radiant Industries、西屋、通用原子、NuScale

Facts:
- A total of $2.2 billion
- About NT$70 billion
- Before September 2028
- May 2025
- At 5 military bases across the United States

## 賴瑞隆爭取中央挹注前鎮治水工程 預計10月完成核定

- Published: 2026-08-27T14:16:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608270136.aspx
- anchor: #n2274157
- Companies mentioned: 賴瑞隆、民進黨、高雄市、內政部、中央社

Facts:
- Total cost of about NT$192.2 million
- Central government to contribute NT$157 million

## New Taipei City Hall staff can also borrow shared umbrellas; first hour free during 3-month trial

- Published: 2026-08-27T14:15:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608270135.aspx
- anchor: #n2274158
- Companies mentioned: 樂眾科技

The New Taipei City Youth Department partnered with startup 樂眾科技 to set up 3 raingo shared-umbrella rental stations around City Hall。During the 3-month trial，the first hour is free，promoting the sharing economy and market testing for startups。

Facts:
- The New Taipei City Youth Department and 樂眾科技 partnered to set up 3 raingo shared-umbrella rental stations
- The trial runs from now through November 30
- The first hour is free when renting or returning an umbrella at a New Taipei City Hall location
- Maximum charge of NT$20 within 24 hours
- 樂眾科技’s raingo currently has 800 locations across Taiwan

## Councilors visiting smoke-free city smoking areas say responsibilities for management are unclear and should be reviewed

- Published: 2026-08-27T14:13:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608270134.aspx
- anchor: #n2274159
- Companies mentioned: 台北市議會、台北市工務局、公園處、衛生局、交通局、都市發展局、區公所

Facts:
- About NT$149,000 per unit
- About NT$200,000 per hedge-style unit
- 由衛生局編列400萬元支應

## 兆基屋管 elects Wang Kuei-tseng as chairman; plans capital increase to strengthen finances

- Published: 2026-08-27T14:09:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608270131.aspx
- anchor: #n2274162
- Companies mentioned: 宏碁股份有限公司、瑱匯實業股份有限公司

兆基屋管 reorganized its board following financial disputes involving a major shareholder，with Wang Kuei-tseng taking over as chairman。The company said operations remain normal and that it plans a capital increase and a delayed IPO to rebuild market confidence。

## Retailers expand sustainability efforts with rice grown using coffee grounds and mobile supermarkets serving remote areas

- Published: 2026-08-27T14:09:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608270132.aspx
- anchor: #n2274161
- Companies mentioned: 統一超、星巴克、全聯、雲林縣新湖合作農場、苗栗縣農會

統一超 and 全聯 showcased their sustainability efforts at the 2026 Asia-Pacific Sustainability Expo。統一超 promoted aquaponics-based circular agriculture and coffee-ground reuse，while 全聯 expanded mobile supermarket services in remote areas。

## Traffic accidents killed 1333 in the first half of the year，down 15% from the same period in 112 and meeting the target for the first time

- Published: 2026-08-27T14:09:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608270133.aspx
- anchor: #n2274160

Traffic accident deaths in the first half of this year fell 15% year on year, achieving the target for the first time.

## Large truck suspected of failing to yield to through traffic hits scooter rider，killing him in Kaohsiung’s Cijin District

- Published: 2026-08-27T14:04:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608270130.aspx
- anchor: #n2274051
- Companies mentioned: 高雄市政府警察局、高雄警察局鼓山分局、高雄地檢署

Facts:
- A 46-year-old man surnamed Chien was driving the large truck
- A 23-year-old man surnamed Tsun
- Around 8 a.m.

## Heavy rain causes disaster in Japan’s Ishikawa and Toyama prefectures; highest-level special heavy rain warning issued

- Published: 2026-08-27T14:02:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608270129.aspx
- anchor: #n2274052
- Companies mentioned: 日本氣象廳、國土交通省、tenki.jp、JR、愛之風富山鐵道、北陸新幹線、富山市教育委員會、富山大學、片山學園

Facts:
- Level 5 special heavy rain warning
- 17,100 households
- More than 40,000 residents
- 41 millimeters of rain
- 40 millimeters
- 331.5 millimeters
- 325.5 millimeters
- 244.5 millimeters
- 200 millimeters
- 150 millimeters
- 120 millimeters

## Consumer confidence index edges up in August，stock investment timing indicator posts biggest decline

- Published: 2026-08-27T14:01:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608270128.aspx
- anchor: #n2274053
- Companies mentioned: 中央大學台灣經濟發展研究中心、輔仁大學AI人工智慧發展中心、健康力股份有限公司、台灣房屋集團、聯準會（Fed）

The consumer confidence index edged up to 65.01 points in August, but pessimism persisted. Amid stock market fluctuations, the indicator for “timing of stock investments” fell the most.

Facts:
- August consumer confidence index（CCI）at 65.01 points
- August CCI rebounds after a decline，rising 0.43 points month over month
- “Employment opportunities over the next six months” posts the biggest increase，up 1.13 points month over month
- Price levels rise 0.75 points month over month
- The Directorate-General of Budget，Accounting and Statistics sharply raised its forecast for this year’s economic growth to 11.05% on the 14th
- “Stock investment opportunities over the next six months” falls 0.36 points month over month
- A total of 3489 people aged 20 or older in Taiwan were surveyed
- The margin of sampling error is plus or minus 2.0 percentage points

## Wang Yi meets US ambassador ahead of Trump-Xi meeting，says obstacles must be removed for high-level exchanges between the 2 countries

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:55:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202608270127.aspx
- anchor: #n2273932
- Companies mentioned: 中国、美国、新華社、中央社、聯合國

Facts:
- Xi Jinping to visit the US in September
- 川普在5月中旬對中國進行國是訪問

## Kai-Wei Teng exits after 5 pitches，allowing no runs in 0.1 inning；MLB Astros bullpen falters in loss to Yankees

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:52:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608270126.aspx
- anchor: #n2273933
- Companies mentioned: MLB、休士頓太空人隊、紐約洋基隊

Facts:
- No runs allowed in 0.1 inning
- 3-9
- Fastest pitch was 93.9 mph
- 4.22 ERA

## Nepal-Tibet floods leave more than 1,000 missing；mudflows like inland tsunamis engulf villages

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:48:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608270125.aspx
- anchor: #n2273934
- Companies mentioned: 美國地質調查所、紅十字會與紅新月會國際聯合會、新華社、中央社

Facts:
- At least 165 dead
- 468 tourists missing
- 393 foreign nationals
- 3 dead
- 558 missing
- 260 foreigners
- Nearly 800 rescue workers
- 150 vehicles

## 美伊陷僵局 卡達總理訪德黑蘭斡旋

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:44:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608270124.aspx
- anchor: #n2273828
- Companies mentioned: 卡達、伊朗、美國、阿曼、英國海事貿易行動辦公室

Facts:
- US-Iran conflict has continued for nearly 6 months
- The need to return to the situation before the war broke out on Feb. 28

## Drone regulations set for third reading；Cho Jung-tai hopes the Legislative Yuan will make the best decision

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:42:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608270123.aspx
- anchor: #n2273829
- Companies mentioned: 立法院、行政院、国防部、民进党团、国民党团、民众党团、中央社、中选会

Facts:
- 14 versions of the draft Unmanned Vehicles Act，including proposals from 行政院，the KMT caucus and the Taiwan People's Party caucus

## 13 citations issued in 42 seconds；Taichung police ask central government for legal basis to cite ongoing violations

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:37:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608270122.aspx
- anchor: #n2273780
- Companies mentioned: 台灣民眾黨、台中市議會、警察局、警政署、中央社

Facts:
- 13 traffic citations issued in 42 seconds of driving
- Traveled about 800 meters along Jinzhou Road，Meiqun Road and Fengdi Road in Wufeng District
- The route was an 8-meter-wide two-way road
- Consecutive citations may be issued if more than 6 minutes pass or the vehicle passes another intersection

## Most employers contribute 6％ under the new labor pension system；labor groups urge amendment to raise the rate to 15％

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:37:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608270121.aspx
- anchor: #n2273781
- Companies mentioned: 台灣工人鬥陣總工會、共力研究社、中華電信工會、美光晶圓公司工會、艾杰旭顯示玻璃公司工會、桃園市產業總工會

Facts:
- Employers contribute an average of just 6.04%
- Nearly 99% of employers contribute only the statutory 6% of workers’ wages to their retirement accounts
- The government plans to distribute NT$10,000 in cash to everyone
- A 4% pay raise

## In alleged assistant-fee fraud case，lawmaker 陳雪生’s nephew released on NT$350,000 bail

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:35:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608270120.aspx
- anchor: #n2273782
- Companies mentioned: 陳雪生、劉孟翰、金欣海運、金廈海運、遠欣船務代理、和平船務代理、楊鎮浯、楊肅元

Facts:
- Released on NT$350,000 bail after questioning
- 陳雪生 ordered released on NT$2 million bail
- 楊肅元 ordered released on NT$1.5 million bail after questioning
- 約談陳雪生等共27人到案
- Searches conducted at 35 locations

## President：Taiwan is committed to resilience，innovation and shared prosperity，and will contribute to global sustainability

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:34:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608270119.aspx
- anchor: #n2273783

Facts:
- More than NT$10 billion budgeted each year
- A fund worth NT$100 billion over 8 years

## Woman falls from building after reporting to 橋頭地檢署；prosecutors and police review surveillance footage

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:32:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608270118.aspx
- anchor: #n2273784
- Companies mentioned: 橋頭地檢署

Facts:
- 3rd floor
- 1st floor
- Around 10 a.m.

## Leopard cat spotted at planned Nantou incinerator site；residents demand development halt

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:31:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608270116.aspx
- anchor: #n2273786
- Companies mentioned: 南投縣政府、南投縣無垃圾焚化爐、自救會、台灣石虎保育協會、彰化縣環境保護聯盟、民進黨、温世政、名間鄉長陳翰立

Facts:
- In March last year，the National Property Administration of the Ministry of Finance transferred 7.5 hectares of state-owned land in a “special agricultural zone” to 南投縣政府 for a fee

## Cross-border haze blankets Malaysia；asthma cases surge 259%

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:31:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608270117.aspx
- anchor: #n2273785
- Companies mentioned: 馬來西亞環境局（DOE）

Facts:
- Asthma cases surge 259%
- Air quality is “good” in only 5 areas nationwide
- Upper respiratory infection cases rise from 1637 to 3674
- An increase of 124%
- Asthma cases rise from 61 to 219
- Taking the health of 1500 middle school students attending the ceremony into consideration

## Google Cloud rolls out flexible pricing for AI agents to help control computing costs

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:29:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608270115.aspx
- anchor: #n2273787
- Companies mentioned: Google Cloud、Gemini Enterprise、Google Antigravity、Android Studio

Facts:
- 1年期9折
- 3年期8折
- Budget usage reaches 50%

## 義學國中多功能體育館拚116年完工 紓解泰山托育停車需求

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:28:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608270114.aspx
- anchor: #n2273788
- Companies mentioned: 義學國中、泰山地區、塭仔圳重劃區、永和永平國小

Facts:
- Costing nearly NT$900 million
- Total project cost of about NT$880 million
- NT$250 million in central government funding
- The basement will include a parking lot with 240 spaces

## US suspends immigrant visa interview appointments；tourism，study and business travel unaffected

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:23:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608270113.aspx
- anchor: #n2273684
- Companies mentioned: アメリカ国務省、法新社、川普

Facts:
- As many as 200,000 people

## 國軍 conducts heavy artillery and anti-armor firing drills to verify fire support capabilities

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:23:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608270112.aspx
- anchor: #n2273687
- Companies mentioned: 國軍、青年日報、中央社、軍事新聞通訊社、軍聞社

Facts:
- 155 mm howitzer
- Army 21st Artillery Command
- Combined Arms 269th Brigade
- Infantry 206th Brigade
- Combined Arms 234th Brigade
- 586th Brigade
- 58th Artillery Command
- Combined Arms 564th Brigade

## Academia Sinica Academician Lee Hsiao-ti dies；National Central University to co-host memorial symposium

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:17:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608270111.aspx
- anchor: #n2273603
- Companies mentioned: 中央研究院、中央大學

Facts:
- Aged 72
- 35th cohort of academicians
- May 116

## 40-year-old woman leaks urine when coughing and loses control at the urge to urinate；mixed urinary incontinence is to blame

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:13:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608270110.aspx
- anchor: #n2273604
- Companies mentioned: 中央社

Facts:
- In her 40s

## Southwesterly winds bring heavy rain warnings to 5 counties and cities in Chiayi，Tainan，Kaohsiung，Pingtung and Nantou

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:08:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608270109.aspx
- anchor: #n2273605
- Companies mentioned: 中央氣象署

Facts:
- Chiayi County，Tainan City，Kaohsiung City，Pingtung County and Nantou County

## Man develops sudden abdominal pain from perforated stomach，rushes back from China by plane for treatment

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:07:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608270108.aspx
- anchor: #n2273496
- Companies mentioned: 衛生福利部台南醫院

Facts:
- Discharged successfully 8 days after surgery
- If the perforation lasts more than 6 hours，bacteria multiply rapidly and cause peritonitis
- After 12 to 24 hours，the condition can progress to septic shock and become life-threatening

## US media：CIA director makes rare visit to Russia，warns against attacks on NATO countries

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:06:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608270107.aspx
- anchor: #n2273497
- Companies mentioned: 中央情報局、北大西洋公约组织、華爾街日報、哥倫比亞廣播公司新聞網、白宮、法新社、俄烏、伊朗、荷莫茲海峽

Facts:
- Since Russia launched its war against Ukraine in 2022

## The Taiwan dollar rose 9.6 cents at midday to a provisional close of NT$31.722

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:05:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608270106.aspx
- anchor: #n2273498
- Companies mentioned: 中央社

Facts:
- Provisional close at NT$31.722
- Rose 9.6 cents
- Trading volume: US$832 million
- The opening price was NT$31.8
- High: NT$31.714
- Low: NT$31.805

## 韓國銀行 raises interest rates consecutively to 3%, hoping to prevent price increases from spreading

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:03:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608270105.aspx
- anchor: #n2273499
- Companies mentioned: 韓國銀行、韓聯社

Facts:
- Raised to 3.00%
- From an annual interest rate of 2.75%
- Raised interest rates by 0.25 percentage points
- 韓國央行's target level of 2.0%
- The previous 2.6%
- Raised to 3.3%
- Narrowed from 1 percentage point
- To 0.75 percentage points

## Flooding on the China-Nepal border; scientists' initial assessment points to a glacier collapse as the cause

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:02:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608270104.aspx
- anchor: #n2273500
- Companies mentioned: 加拿大卡加立大學、英國丹迪大學、法國格勒諾伯-阿爾卑斯大學、美國地質調查局、美國有線電視新聞網、柏林自由大學

Facts:
- The ice mass that broke off on the 26th was approximately about 610 meters wide
- The glacier's break-off point was about 64 kilometers north of Nepal's capital, Kathmandu
- The landslide released energy equivalent to a magnitude 5.2 earthquake
- 美國地質調查局 (USGS) initially recorded a magnitude 4.4 earthquake in the area

## New Taipei offers public and private land for investment, teaming up with 手銀行 to match businesses with investment opportunities

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:02:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608270102.aspx
- anchor: #n2273502
- Companies mentioned: 新北市府、手銀行、台灣中小企業銀行、合作金庫商業銀行、台北富邦商業銀行、台灣港務公司、ASML（艾司摩爾）、南亞科技

Facts:
- About 1.62 hectares of land released in the Wenzaizun Industrial Special Zone
- New Taipei International AI+ Smart Park offers about 3.04 hectares of land

## Reports: 輝達 agrees to acquire Hugging Face for $12.9 billion

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:02:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ait/202608270103.aspx
- anchor: #n2273501
- Companies mentioned: 輝達、Hugging Face、Salesforce、Alphabet、谷歌、金融時報、The Information

Facts:
- 輝達 (Nvidia) agrees to acquire AI platform Hugging Face for $12.9 billion (about NT$409.4 billion)
- In 2023, Hugging Face completed a $235 million funding round, valuing the company at $4.5 billion at the time
- 「金融時報」（Financial Times）1月報導，Hugging Face去年曾拒絕輝提議的5億美元投資案
- Had it accepted the investment at the time, Hugging Face would have been valued at $7 billion
- 輝達 forecast today that revenue will surge 70% in the next fiscal year
- 輝達 also said it has committed $18 billion to equity investments for the remainder of fiscal 2027

## Blue carbon is not only found along the coast: 中山大學 detects signals in the deep sea at a depth of 1,000 meters

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:00:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608270101.aspx
- anchor: #n2273453
- Companies mentioned: 中山大學、碳索實驗室、全球生物地球化學循環、國科會、臺灣—帛琉航向藍海、勵進號研究船

Facts:
- About 2.7 to 4.2 times higher than predicted by the traditional Martin Curve carbon decay model
- Biological signals from coastal blue carbon, including large algae, mangroves and seagrass, were detected at depths of 500 and 1,000 meters
- Some were about 900 kilometers from the Philippines
- More than 1,200 kilometers from Indonesia

## A car crash at 90 kilometers per hour causes injuries equivalent to a fall from the 10th floor

- Published: 2026-08-27T12:57:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608270100.aspx
- anchor: #n2273454
- Companies mentioned: 交通部、高雄醫學大學附設中和紀念醫院

Facts:
- 90 kilometers per hour
- 10th floor or higher
- 30 kilometers per hour
- 1st floor
- 60 kilometers per hour
- 5 floors
- 14.5 million vehicles
- 9.8 million households

## International Semiconductor Exhibition opens Sept. 2; 神盾集團 to showcase drones and robots

- Published: 2026-08-27T12:55:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608270099.aspx
- anchor: #n2273455
- Companies mentioned: 神盾集團、迅杰科技、安格科技

Facts:
- SEMICON Taiwan 2026 will open on September 2

## 505 unpaid parking tickets accumulated over time; driver rushes to pay NT$170,000 after wages are garnished

- Published: 2026-08-27T12:55:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608270098.aspx
- anchor: #n2273456
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、法務部行政執行署台北分署、台北市稅捐稽徵處大安分處、台北市區監理所、台北市交通事件裁決所、台北市停車管理工程處

賴姓駕駛積欠505件交通與稅費欠款，經台北分署強制執行後繳清17萬元。此舉突顯政府追繳欠款的決心。

Facts:
- 505 cases accumulated
- Outstanding debt totaled NT$176,227

## Car-ramming incident in France leaves 1 dead and 10 injured; 26-year-old Russian suspect arrested

- Published: 2026-08-27T12:54:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608270097.aspx
- anchor: #n2273457
- Companies mentioned: 法新社

Facts:
- 1 dead
- 10 people injured
- 10:15
- 20 kilometers away

## 昱鐳應材 to debut on the emerging stock market on Aug. 28; earnings per share for the first 7 months: NT$1.21

- Published: 2026-08-27T12:54:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608270096.aspx
- anchor: #n2273458
- Companies mentioned: 昱鐳應材

Facts:
- Indicative price per share: NT$168
- Revenue for the first 7 months of this year was NT$541 million
- After-tax net profit: NT$60.28 million
- Earnings per share: NT$1.21
- Accounted for 94.11% of total revenue in 2025
- Other specialty chemical products accounted for about 5.89% of total revenue
- Revenue in 2025 was NT$527 million
- Up 86.01% year on year

## Flooding devastates Nepal pilgrimage route; survivors recall mudflows swallowing their homes

- Published: 2026-08-27T12:49:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608270095.aspx
- anchor: #n2273459
- Companies mentioned: 法新社、路透社、英國廣播公司新聞網、美國地質調查所、尼泊爾災難風險縮減暨管理局、Planet Labs

Facts:
- At least 165 people dead
- 468 travelers missing
- 393 were foreign nationals
- Magnitude 4.4 earthquake
- About 20 kilometers to the northeast
- The local population is about 50,000

## Controversy over search-and-rescue dog Wilson's death; legislators and civic groups call for a formal system

- Published: 2026-08-27T12:45:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608270094.aspx
- anchor: #n2273460
- Companies mentioned: 台灣工作犬發展協會、獸醫法律改革倡議聯盟、中央社、消防署、農業部

Facts:
- 260 working dogs across Taiwan
- 53 dog handlers across Taiwan
- Responsible for training and caring for 84 search-and-rescue dogs
- 消防署 spends only NT$2 million a year on search-and-rescue dog-related expenses
- Weekly working hours must not exceed 40
- Each deployment must not exceed 4 hours
- Service period: 4 years

## Yankees Taiwan Day: Astros' Kai-Wei Teng pitches in relief as Taiwan's flag and name appear on the big screen

- Published: 2026-08-27T12:44:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608270091.aspx
- anchor: #n2273463
- Companies mentioned: ニューヨーク・ヤンキース、休士頓太空人、北美洲台灣商會聯合總會、帕菲克國際運動行銷

The Yankees held “Taiwan Day,” highlighting Taiwan’s presence with pitcher Teng Kai-wei taking the mound and the display of Taiwan’s flag.

## Iran war depletes U.S. military stockpiles; Washington Post: arms sales to Taiwan could face severe delays

- Published: 2026-08-27T12:44:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608270092.aspx
- anchor: #n2273462
- Companies mentioned: The Washington Post、台灣安全觀測站、Defense Priorities、金融時報、戰略暨國際研究中心

Facts:
- The United States has approved nearly $30 billion in arms sales to Taiwan
- Taiwan is still expected to receive 102 Patriot missiles from the United States this year
- The likelihood of Taiwan receiving the entire batch of 100 missiles is very low

## 台塑新智能 expands opportunities in sustainable aviation fuel; algae oil receives ISCC EU international certification

- Published: 2026-08-27T12:44:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608270093.aspx
- anchor: #n2273461
- Companies mentioned: 台塑新智能、澄灝科技、台塑生醫

台塑新智能 announced that feedstock for SAF developed from microalgae has received ISCC EU certification. This is a key milestone in the company's efforts to build an autonomous and large-scale domestic sustainable aviation fuel supply chain.

Facts:
- 台塑新智能 developed sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) feedstock from microalgae through its investment in 澄灝科技, and obtained ISCC EU sustainability certification.
- 台塑新智能's current microalgae technology can achieve an oil content of 50% to 60% in the algae biomass.
- Taiwan's government has set a target of 5% for SAF use by domestic airlines in 2030.
- 台塑生醫 plans to recycle used cooking oil and refine it into SAF feedstock.

## NTHU treats breast cancer with boron neutron capture therapy; tumors shrink significantly in 5 patients

- Published: 2026-08-27T12:42:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608270090.aspx
- anchor: #n2273307
- Companies mentioned: 清華大學、台北榮民總醫院、亞東醫院、硼思帝

Facts:
- Compassionate treatment completed for 5 patients
- Human trials and compassionate treatment are expected to exceed 700 person-times in total
- Overall objective response rate was 70.2%
- 頭頸癌患者客觀緩解率達8成

## School starts soon, but 614 substitute teacher positions remain unfilled; All Taiwan Teachers' Union calls for better workplace conditions

- Published: 2026-08-27T12:41:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608270089.aspx
- anchor: #n2273308
- Companies mentioned: 全國高級中等學校教育產業工會、教育部、中央社

Facts:
- 614 substitute teacher positions across Taiwan are still listed as unfilled
- Raised to NT$38,130, matching the adjustment for retired military personnel

## ‘Queen of Polka Dots’ 草間彌生 dies at 97; her polka dots and pumpkins became timeless classics beloved worldwide

- Published: 2026-08-27T12:39:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608270088.aspx
- anchor: #n2273309
- Companies mentioned: 草間彌生、草間彌生美術館

Facts:
- She lived to the age of 97
- 草間彌生 was born in Nagano Prefecture on March 22, 1929
- From around age 10, she began creating paintings featuring polka dots and net patterns
- In 1957, 草間彌生 went to the United States
- In 1973, 草間彌生 returned to Japan
- In 1983, she won the ‘Wild Age Newcomer Award’ for her novel ‘Christophe’s Male Brothel’
- In 2009, she began creating the ‘My Eternal Soul’ series

## ‘The Rope Curse 4’ plagued by spooky incidents during filming; Xu Anzhi suffers sleep paralysis, Chen Xuezhen dreams of spirits

- Published: 2026-08-27T12:38:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202608270086.aspx
- anchor: #n2273227

The horror film ‘The Rope Curse 4: Kuntilanak’ held its premiere, with the cast sharing accounts of paranormal incidents they encountered while filming in Indonesia. The production invested double the budget and brought along a statue of Zhong Kui in hopes of ensuring a smooth shoot.

## Personnel changes at the Ministry of Economic Affairs: Liao Shi-wei promoted to deputy director-general of 能源署

- Published: 2026-08-27T12:38:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608270087.aspx
- anchor: #n2273310
- Companies mentioned: 経済部、能源署、新北市政府経済発展局、能源局

Facts:
- New deputy director-general of 能源署 Liao Shi-wei is 45 years old
- In 96, passed the Level 3 Senior Civil Service Examination in the civil engineering category
- In 113, was selected as an exemplary civil servant by the Ministry of Economic Affairs

## South Korean arts community voices support for Taiwan, refusing to yield to political pressure to defend the ‘Gwangju spirit’

- Published: 2026-08-27T12:37:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202608270085.aspx
- anchor: #n2273228
- Companies mentioned: 光州雙年展基金會

The Gwangju Biennale has been restored after controversy erupted over its unilateral renaming of the Taiwan Pavilion. South Korean artists are using the issue to defend the ‘Gwangju spirit’ from political interference.

## Hualien boosts domestic tourism subsidies: group tours eligible for up to 30,000, independent travelers for up to 7,000

- Published: 2026-08-27T12:36:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608270084.aspx
- anchor: #n2273229
- Companies mentioned: 花蓮縣府、觀光署、花蓮縣旅館公會

Facts:
- Subsidies of up to 30,000
- Subsidies of up to 7,000
- A 5,000 incentive per tour group
- The incentive rises to 25,000 for stays of 2 nights or more
- An additional 5,000 per tour group
- A subsidy of up to NT$1,000 per night for the first 2 nights
- A subsidy of up to NT$500 per night from the 3rd through 12th nights
- A subsidy of up to NT$7,000 for a stay of 12 consecutive nights
- A subsidy of up to NT$1,200 for the first night
- The initial budget totals NT$50 million
- The goal is to expand the total budget to NT$300 million
- 平日住宿率約4成
- 週末約6成
- 平均住宿率近7成

## Final “Free Flower Buds” lecture at 中正紀念堂 focuses on Ukraine

- Published: 2026-08-27T12:31:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202608270083.aspx
- anchor: #n2273230
- Companies mentioned: 中央廣播電台、烏克蘭福爾摩沙友好協會、中正紀念堂

Facts:
- 10 sessions have been held to date
- More than 1,300 people have attended
- A cumulative 280,000 visits

## Teacher invited students to rental home and secretly filmed them using the toilet; Chiayi prosecutors indict, seek 4-year sentence

- Published: 2026-08-27T12:26:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608270082.aspx
- anchor: #n2273222
- Companies mentioned: 嘉義地檢署、竹崎警分局

Facts:
- Prosecutors seek a 4-year sentence
- 9 underage students
- 13 times in total

## Hao-Yu Lee's 2 hard-hit balls did not result in hits; analyst discusses changes after return to the 大聯盟

- Published: 2026-08-27T12:24:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608270081.aspx
- anchor: #n2273223
- Companies mentioned: 大聯盟、老虎隊、坦帕灣光芒隊、大聯盟官網

Facts:
- Had 2 hard-hit balls
- Detroit 老虎隊 lost 0-3 to 坦帕灣光芒隊 today
- The team managed just 2 hits
- After the game, his batting average was 2 tenths and 72 thousandths
- Exit velocity was above 95 mph
- A 446-foot home run to left field

## U.S. steps up crackdown on far-left groups, cuts off funding to counter security threats

- Published: 2026-08-27T12:24:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608270080.aspx
- anchor: #n2273224
- Companies mentioned: 巴勒斯坦行動、Palestine Action、哈瑪斯、Hamas、A/I Collective、Masar Badil、國際特赦組織、Amnesty International

Facts:
- “巴勒斯坦行動” was founded in 2020
- Since Palestinian militant group Hamas（哈瑪斯） launched an attack in southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023

## Drone bill pushes for third reading; DPP: Will do our utmost to persuade the KMT and TPP to meet defense needs

- Published: 2026-08-27T12:19:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608270070.aspx
- anchor: #n2273225
- Companies mentioned: 民进党、国民党、中国大陆、中国海关总署

Facts:
- NT$240 billion
- Allocated evenly over 6 years
- 45 sites for orchards
- 19 packing facilities

## Joanna Garland defeats Australian Chinese player, one win away from US Open main draw

- Published: 2026-08-27T12:18:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608270069.aspx
- anchor: #n2273140

Tennis player Joanna Garland won in the second round of US Open qualifying to advance to the final round. She is just one win away from reaching the US Open main draw for the first time in her career.

## IVF subsidies to increase again in September; up to NT$50,000 more for the second and third treatment cycles per child

- Published: 2026-08-27T12:18:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608270068.aspx
- anchor: #n2273141
- Companies mentioned: 行政院、衛生福利部國民健康署

The Health Promotion Administration is increasing IVF subsidies, adding up to NT$50,000 for the second and third treatment cycles per child. The changes take effect in September to support families facing infertility.

## AI-related stocks rallied, 大立光 hit a record high as Taiwan stocks topped 46400 points

- Published: 2026-08-27T12:17:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608270067.aspx
- anchor: #n2273142
- Companies mentioned: NVIDIA、台積電、鴻海、日月光投控、廣達、大立光、緯穎、奇鋐、建準、雙鴻、南亞、國喬、台塑、台化

Nvidia's earnings boosted confidence in demand for AI chips, sending Taiwan stocks above 46400 points. Electronics and plastics stocks led gains, while 大立光 hit a record high.

## Drone bill pushes for third reading; 民眾黨團: Its version balances defense needs and industry development

- Published: 2026-08-27T12:15:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608270066.aspx
- anchor: #n2273143
- Companies mentioned: 立法院、民眾黨團、民進黨團、國民黨團、行政院、中選會

The 立法院 is set to vote on a drone bill. 民衆党 has proposed a version that balances defense and industry, and calls for an annual budget system.

## Outstanding Ideas competition encourages young people to engage in local revitalization; applications open through 9/21

- Published: 2026-08-27T12:11:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608270065.aspx
- anchor: #n2273144
- Companies mentioned: 教育部、教育部青年發展署、逗點創意設計整合工作室、甘樂文創、洪雅書房

Facts:
- 40 teams are expected to be selected for the “Outstanding Ideas” program
- Winners can receive up to NT$30,000 in implementation grants
- Applications for this year's program close on Sept. 21
- Last year, 15 teams were selected from among the Outstanding Ideas award winners
- 3 to 4 months of mentorship will be provided
- This year's program is expected to expand to 20 teams
- Designed a 12-hour community exploration course
- The Outstanding Ideas competition is open to individuals or teams of up to 5 people

## Taichung man used etomidate and amphetamines, drove under the influence and crashed into 1 car and 8 motorcycles

- Published: 2026-08-27T12:06:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608270064.aspx
- anchor: #n2273149
- Companies mentioned: 台中市大雅警分局、台中地檢署、中央社

Facts:
- Another car parked on the roadside was also hit
- Another car parked on the roadside and 8 heavy motorcycles were also hit
- The 43-year-old man, surnamed Zhuang, was driving a car

## Typhoon Saudel disrupts sea transport; 8 routes and 31 sailings, including those to Matsu, suspended

- Published: 2026-08-27T12:05:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608270063.aspx
- anchor: #n2273150

Typhoon Saudel has disrupted sea transport in Taiwan, with the Maritime and Port Bureau announcing the suspension of 31 sailings on 8 routes. The public was urged to avoid traveling to outlying islands and return to Taiwan as soon as possible.

Facts:
- Typhoon Saudel has led to the suspension of 31 sailings on 8 sea routes.
- 1 sailing on the Keelung-Matsu route has been suspended.
- The Fugang-Green Island route will operate 2 sailings and suspend 6 sailings today.
- The Donggang-Liuqiu route will operate 46 sailings and suspend 8 sailings today.

## Li Qiang visits Heilongjiang and Jilin, stresses strict food safety standards

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:59:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202608270062.aspx
- anchor: #n2273031

Li Qiang visited Heilongjiang and Jilin, calling for food safety oversight across the entire supply chain and greater grain production capacity through science and technology. The move responds to recent food safety incidents and underscores the central government's focus on food security and people's quality of life.

## 涉變聲騙裸聊側錄傳群組賣性影像 20人遭中檢起訴

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:56:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608270059.aspx
- anchor: #n2272828
- Companies mentioned: Telegram

Facts:
- 20 people involved in the case
- More than 200,000 sexual images of victims seized
- Illegal proceeds exceeded NT$5.6 million
- Profits reached NT$6 million
- More than 170 victims of underage images

## 東協盃足球越南二連霸 隊史四冠全民夜衝狂歡喊「無敵」

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:55:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608270061.aspx
- anchor: #n2272826
- Companies mentioned: 東協盃、越南隊、泰國隊、FIFA

Facts:
- The fourth title in the team's history
- Aggregate score: 4-2
- The two sides tied 2-2 in the second round
- More than 40,000 seats

## 輝達's forecast shows the AI boom is not slowing, as AWS expands deployment to 2 million chips

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:52:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608270060.aspx
- anchor: #n2272827
- Companies mentioned: 輝達、AWS、亞馬遜、蘋果、Alphabet

Facts:
- AWS will deploy an additional 2 million 輝達 GPU chips
- Quarterly revenue reached US$96.2 billion
- 輝達's revenue is projected to grow 70% in fiscal 2028 (calendar year 2027)
- That would put it at about US$673 billion

## More than 100 Chinese listed companies hit with 36.2 billion yuan in tax demands in the first half; total tax recovery reaches highest level since Xi Jinping took office

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:49:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202608273003.aspx
- anchor: #n2272825
- Companies mentioned: 中國上市公司、彭博、中信證券、黑龍江北大荒農業公司、華菱鋼鐵、愛施德、雲南銅業、太極實業、愛爾眼科

Facts:
- The total came to about 7.7 billion yuan (about NT$36.2 billion)
- About 64% of A-share listed companies benefit from preferential corporate income tax rates
- 華菱鋼鐵 and 愛施德 reported net profit declines of at least 79% year on year in the first half

## What is the “red square” that has appeared on the road? Transportation department reveals its real purpose; violations carry a hefty NT$36,000 fine and license suspension

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:53:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11159694
- anchor: #n2273902

New Taipei City’s Department of Transportation has marked red “pedestrian-priority zones” on several residential streets, using colored stamped asphalt to remind drivers to slow down and yield to pedestrians. Violators face a maximum fine of NT$36,000 and license suspension, as the city strengthens traffic safety in communities.

## Su Chiao-hui switches seamlessly between “otter mom” and legislator; independent bookstore owner says her eyes light up when she tells stories

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:49:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11159762
- anchor: #n2273903
- Companies mentioned: 綠書店

Legislator Su Chiao-hui has long promoted mother-tongue education and parent-child reading. Through podcasts and storytelling events, she has shown her passion for children. Independent bookstore owner Hsu Hsiu-mei praised her sincere dedication and voiced support for her efforts to bring happiness to New Taipei City.

## Moonlight over the harbor in a Mid-Autumn Festival gift box! Cheng Yi Hotel debuts “Moonlit Star Search” and its first Dubai chocolate pastry

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:43:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11159759
- anchor: #n2273904
- Companies mentioned: Tatler Best Taiwan

Cheng Yi Hotel has launched its “Moonlit Star Search” Mid-Autumn Festival gift box, featuring its first Dubai chocolate pastry. Combining harbor scenery with local culture, it reflects the brand’s strategy of going global while staying local and has generated buzz and market potential.

## 德淵 briefing》Q2 revenue hits NT$1.032 billion, a 50-year high for the period, up 19% year on year! First-half EPS falls to NT$0.13 as Hsiao Hsiang-chih details profit headwinds and overseas expansion

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:41:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11159752
- anchor: #n2273905
- Companies mentioned: 德淵、印度關係企業

Facts:
- Up 19% year over year
- Net profit attributable to owners of the parent fell to NT$15.37 million
- Down 57% year on year
- First-half revenue totaled NT$1.976 billion
- Up 11% year on year
- Hot-melt adhesive revenue was NT$1.527 billion
- Up 17% year on year
- Specialty chemicals revenue was NT$318 million
- Up 16% year over year
- Revenue from other products fell to NT$130 million from NT$198 million in the same period last year
- Its share fell from 11% to 7%
- Operating profit still fell to NT$25.18 million from NT$79.08 million in the same period last year
- Operating profit still fell from NT$79.08 million in the same period last year to

## After more than 20 years, UV adhesive technology enters advanced silicon photonics packaging! 德淵’s adhesive sales for AI data centers surge 119%, with NDAs signed with multiple Tier 1 companies

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:36:52+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11159755
- anchor: #n2273906

Tex Year drew on more than 20 years of UV-curing expertise to increase sales of adhesives for AI data centers by 119% and signed an NDA with a Tier 1 company in silicon photonics. Its strategy of moving toward higher-value products is advancing.

## Shared umbrellas arrive at New Taipei City Hall! Youth Department and Secretariat team up with raingo to launch convenient service, with the first hour free during the pilot

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:31:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11159753
- anchor: #n2273907
- Companies mentioned: 楽衆科技、台湾高速鉄道、台北メトロ

New Taipei City Hall has partnered with startup 樂眾科技 to launch a pilot raingo shared-umbrella service. Residents can rent umbrellas for free for the first hour near city hall, promoting convenience and environmental sustainability.

## Retirees, take note! 3 key factors determine how much you receive in labor insurance old-age pension; short contribution histories and early retirement could mean smaller payments

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11159705
- anchor: #n2273908

The amount of an employee pension depends on 3 factors: years of contributions, average compensation and the timing of benefits. Taking benefits early or contributing while earning low wages reduces the amount received, making it important to check in advance.

## Man Han and 台酒 lose out! Taiwan’s 5 favorite instant noodles: the winner has springy noodles and a rich broth that rival restaurant fare

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:27:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11159681
- anchor: #n2273909
- Companies mentioned: 統一企業、味丹、台酒

During the 2026 Zhongyuan Festival worship period, momo Shopping Network data showed that “來一客” topped instant noodle sales, selling more than 46,000 cups in a month. Classic brands including 維力 and 滿漢大餐 also made the list, reflecting consumers’ preference for convenience and nostalgic flavors.

## 輝達’s Q3 revenue forecast beats expectations; tech giants’ spending could reach US$730 billion, making talk of an AI bubble premature

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:13:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11159750
- anchor: #n2273910
- Companies mentioned: Nvidia、Microsoft、Meta、Google、Amazon、Intel、AMD、SpaceX、百度

輝達 forecast third-quarter revenue of US$108 billion, above market expectations, reflecting continued investment by tech giants in AI infrastructure and sustained momentum in the AI industry.

## No more typhoon days off? Typhoon Soudelor’s track shifts sharply north? Zheng Mingdian posts 1 chart to explain: the broad trend is set

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:11:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11159748
- anchor: #n2273911

Typhoon No. 18 Soudelor’s forecast track shifted north, away from Taiwan, disappointing people hoping for a typhoon day off. Weather expert Zheng Mingdian explained the influence of the high-pressure system and said the storm’s general path is now set.

## Why must airplane seatbacks be upright during takeoff and landing? Airlines give 4 key reasons—it’s not for easier cleaning

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:08:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11157697
- anchor: #n2273912
- Companies mentioned: 波音公司、美國聯邦航空管理局

Airlines explained 4 safety reasons for keeping seatbacks upright during takeoff and landing. Since 70% of accidents occur during these periods, safety is the top priority.

## Yayoi Kusama dies at 97! Tsai A-ga once told her to “submit a résumé” and gave her a thumbs-down; online users call it “deeply disrespectful”

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:06:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11159742
- anchor: #n2273913
- Companies mentioned: Louis Vuitton

Japanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama has died at 97, prompting mourning across the global art world. Disrespectful past remarks by Taiwanese YouTuber Tsai A-ga about her work have resurfaced, drawing fierce criticism.

## Market update》Taiwan stocks climb to 46,349 points! Optical and electronics shares surge, with 8 stocks limit-up; 大立光 and 玉晶光 hit limit-up

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:06:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11159714
- anchor: #n2273914
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、鴻海、聯發科、廣達、富邦金、國泰金、大立光、玉晶光、華通、南電、穩懋、力旺、南亞、國喬、綠河-KY

Taiwan stocks surged today, climbing to 46,349 points. Optical and electronic component stocks led the gains, with 8 stocks, including 大立光, hitting their daily limits. Market interest in technology-related stocks is growing.

## The world watches Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech! The Fed’s next move: “this” is the biggest concern

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:06:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11159745
- anchor: #n2273915
- Companies mentioned: 米連邦準備制度理事会（FRB）、米財務省

Fed Chair Warsh delivered his first speech at the Jackson Hole meeting. With the PCE price index remaining high and support for rate hikes growing within the Fed, markets are wary of monetary tightening.

## Top news today (08/27)! National Double Ninth Festival senior-citizen benefits deposited from 9/1, with a maximum of NT$50,000 / The “power to interpret the Constitution” controversy explained / Another new typhoon! It could form as soon as today

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:02:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11159738
- anchor: #n2273916
- Companies mentioned: 輝達、Netflix、台積電、鴻海、廣達、緯創、緯穎

Payments of senior-citizen benefits for the 2026 Double Ninth Festival will begin on September 1, with a maximum of 50,000 yen. Yayoi Kusama died at 97. 輝達 reported strong earnings but lowered its margin outlook due to soaring memory prices. A new typhoon, Etou, could form as soon as today.

## Famous Taiwanese night market can no longer stay afloat! Visitors say nobody goes there: “An entire row of shops is closed; it looks like a ghost town,” and its heyday from 20 years ago is gone

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:01:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11157474
- anchor: #n2273917

Taichung’s Feng Chia Night Market was once one of Taiwan’s best-known tourist night markets, but high rents and a lack of variety have caused visitor numbers to plunge and many longtime shops to close. The declining business district has drawn public attention.

## AI infrastructure sparks public anger? Data center siting becomes a political battleground as tech giants rush to spend money to calm opposition

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11159473
- anchor: #n2273380
- Companies mentioned: OpenAI、Meta、マイクロソフト、Google、アマゾン

The AI boom has made data center construction a political flashpoint in the United States. OpenAI and Meta are countering residents’ opposition with massive investments. Winning public support is key to AI’s expansion.

## South Korea and Thailand aren’t No. 1! Top 10 destinations for 2026 employee trips; the winner will make you fall in love after one visit—send this to your boss

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11159521
- anchor: #n2273379
- Companies mentioned: 網路溫度計DailyView、KEYPO大數據關鍵引擎

《網路溫度計DailyView》 released its 2026 list of the top 10 destinations for employee trips, including Australia, New Zealand and Italy. The survey reflects companies’ growing focus on employee benefits and the continued rise of overseas incentive travel.