# AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-28 00:00–03:00 JST

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 38 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.

## Do you need to prepare alcohol for ancestral worship? What do the three cups of wine and tea represent? Many Taiwanese people don’t know.

- Published: 2026-08-28T02:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11158923
- anchor: #n2290450

Three cups of wine are commonly used in traditional Taiwanese rituals, but they are not required. Tea can be used instead; sincerity is what matters. This cultural phenomenon reflects how modern people are reinterpreting traditional rituals.

## Even Cai Shaofen and Zhou Xun lose out! The top 10 actresses with the look of an empress in historical Chinese dramas: she takes the crown, and the moment she appears, the six palaces submit. The No. 1 choice is beyond doubt.

- Published: 2026-08-28T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11159516
- anchor: #n2285758
- Companies mentioned: 微博、豆瓣

The top 10 actresses with the most imperial bearing in historical dramas have been revealed. Qin Lan takes the crown for her role as Empress Fucha in Story of Yanxi Palace, with well-known actresses including Cai Shaofen and Zhou Xun also making the list.

## 新纖 ventures into AI, semiconductors and drones! General manager Ou Jinda unveils a five-year high-value transformation plan; InnovHUB Phase 1 to begin operations in 2027.

- Published: 2026-08-28T00:48:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11159981
- anchor: #n2285759
- Companies mentioned: Solvay、Nike、adidas、Celanese、Far Eastern New Century、Nan Ya Plastics、Lili Group

新光合纖 General Manager Ou Jinda announced a five-year transformation plan to expand into AI, semiconductors and drones. The company aims to begin operations in 2027 by integrating smart manufacturing and startup investment at the InnovHUB campus.

## 新纖 earnings briefing》Rush orders in Q2 drive EPS to NT$0.79! Ou Jinda cautiously optimistic about the second half, with North American orders and high-value new products adding momentum.

- Published: 2026-08-28T00:48:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11159980
- anchor: #n2285760

新光合纖 said the U.S.-Iran war drove up oil and raw material prices, prompting customers to stock up early. Revenue and earnings surged in the second quarter, with EPS reaching NT$0.79. General Manager Ou Jinda is cautiously optimistic about the second half, citing momentum from North American orders and high-value new products.

## Is the opposition blocking the government or extending an olive branch? Scholar says reports on the drone budget differ sharply: foreign media coverage is not necessarily objective.

- Published: 2026-08-28T00:14:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11159970
- anchor: #n2285761

Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan passed the Kuomintang’s version of the drone procurement bill, while the Executive Yuan’s version was rejected. Scholar Weng Lichung analyzed differences in foreign media coverage, noting that the same facts can create different political impressions depending on how they are framed.

## Policy funding gives the national drone team a boost! Government budget approved; 銘旺科技 says companies will only commit to homegrown R&D when the market is in place.

- Published: 2026-08-28T00:06:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11159979
- anchor: #n2285762

A government budget for Taiwan’s drone industry has been approved, and 銘旺科技 stressed that establishing a market is key to investment in independent development. Cooperation between policymakers and companies can strengthen technological capabilities.

## Military dependents’ villages take turns in the spotlight! 2026 Kaohsiung Military Dependents’ Village Carnival kicks off at Huangpu on 9/26, with 3 straight weeks exploring villages linked to the army, navy and air force.

- Published: 2026-08-27T23:56:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11159983
- anchor: #n2285763

The 2026 Kaohsiung Military Dependents’ Villages Carnival will run from Sept. 26 to Oct. 11, with cultural events staged in military dependents’ villages associated with the army, navy and air force. Residents will experience the preservation and use of these sites’ historic value.

## Greater Taipei unity team plays pickleball! Su Chiao-hui proposes sports incentives and a 3+3 mental health plan; Shen Po-yang calls for sports hubs and international events.

- Published: 2026-08-27T23:53:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11159982
- anchor: #n2285764

New Taipei and Taipei mayoral candidates Su Chiao-hui and Shen Po-yang tried pickleball together and put forward policies on promoting sports, mental health and international events. Their proposals envision cooperation between the two cities and healthier lives for residents.

## Drone budget injects funds into the supply chain. 銘旺科技: Government must create a market before companies will commit to long-term R&D.

- Published: 2026-08-27T23:42:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/5546630
- anchor: #n2285634

The government is expanding the budget for the drone industry, and 銘旺科技 stressed that creating a market will encourage companies to make long-term investments. Cooperation between policymakers and industry is key.

## Can the “3 types of drones” insisted on by the Ministry of National Defense protect Taiwan? Lu Deyun points out a blind spot: they cannot stop a Chinese Communist blockade.

- Published: 2026-08-27T23:37:52+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11159934
- anchor: #n2285635

Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan passed the Kuomintang’s version of the drone procurement bill. Former Ministry of National Defense official Lu Deyun criticized the drones to be purchased as incapable of withstanding a Chinese Communist blockade, pointing to a strategic blind spot and highlighting controversy over defense resource allocation.

## Heavy rain puts flood-control results to the test! Kang Yu-cheng leads inspection of the Bako Bridge reconstruction: opening in November, completion by the end of March next year.

- Published: 2026-08-27T22:25:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11159976
- anchor: #n2285640

Kaohsiung City Council Speaker Kang Yu-cheng inspected the 八涇橋 reconstruction project and confirmed its flood-control benefits. She urged officials to open the bridge to traffic in November and complete the project next March.

## Kaohsiung’s political second-generation candidates face a major “online campaign” checkup! Hsu Tsai-chen leads in engagement rate; Chang Chi-sheng posts 197 times to build buzz.

- Published: 2026-08-27T22:23:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11159975
- anchor: #n2285641
- Companies mentioned: 和捷關鍵資訊股份有限公司

With the 2026 Kaohsiung election countdown underway, the social media strength of candidates from political families is in the spotlight. Hsu Tsai-chen leads in engagement rate, while Chang Chi-sheng has posted the most. The data show that online campaigning can influence the election.

## Peace of mind for workers and their families! Kaohsiung’s Labor Affairs Bureau brings 60 senior shipping executives together to build a port safety network.

- Published: 2026-08-27T22:21:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11159974
- anchor: #n2285643
- Companies mentioned: 万海航運、長榮海運、高雄港務分公司、輪船公会

The Kaohsiung City Labor Affairs Bureau held a roundtable with 60 executives from the shipping and bulk cargo industries to improve port safety through AI adoption and measures to prevent workplace bullying. The effort aims to protect workers’ peace of mind and their families’ trust.

## Heavy rain tests Kaohsiung’s flood control! Ko Chih-en proposes “six flood-control actions,” shifting from reactive disaster relief to proactive flood prevention.

- Published: 2026-08-27T21:35:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11159973
- anchor: #n2285652

Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Ko Chih-en proposed “six flood-control actions” in response to frequent flooding, emphasizing a shift from reactive disaster relief to proactive flood prevention. The plan would use smart technology and systematic governance to strengthen the city’s resilience.

## Government agencies can make blockbuster videos too! Kaohsiung City Hall holds its first summer intern short-video contest, with 82 entries offering a look at everyday life at City Hall.

- Published: 2026-08-27T21:29:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11159972
- anchor: #n2285653

Kaohsiung’s Youth Bureau held its first short-video contest for summer interns, attracting 82 entries showcasing young people’s observations and creativity about working in the public sector. The top three entries received awards and public recognition.

## Kaohsiung roads get repairs and disaster prevention! Yong’an’s Shiban Road gets a NT$7 million makeover; part of County Road 14 in Tianliao closed urgently over slope movement to ensure safety.

- Published: 2026-08-27T21:16:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11159971
- anchor: #n2285654
- Companies mentioned: 台湾電力公司、台湾中油公司

Kaohsiung’s Public Works Bureau completed a renovation of Yong’an’s Shiban Road costing about NT$7 million and urgently closed half of County Road 14 in Tianliao because of slope movement. The measures improve transportation efficiency for businesses and disaster safety, demonstrating the city government’s response to both infrastructure needs and extreme weather.

## Chiu Chien-fu drops a bombshell on registration day; senior Presidential Office officials even called to “urge him to think twice.”

- Published: 2026-08-27T21:13:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11159969
- anchor: #n2285655

Independent candidate Chiu Chien-fu announced his bid for Changhua County magistrate on registration day for the 2026 nine-in-one elections, revealing that senior Presidential Office officials had called to dissuade him. The disclosure points to a tense race and has sparked a political storm.

## Taiwan International Ports Corporation showcases at the Asia-Pacific Sustainability Expo: smart ports × low-carbon engineering demonstrate the sustainability of Taiwan’s port network.

- Published: 2026-08-27T21:11:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11159968
- anchor: #n2285656

Taiwan International Ports Corporation showcased smart operations at Kaohsiung Port and earthquake recovery work at Hualien Port at the 2026 Asia-Pacific Sustainability Expo. The displays highlighted its achievements in smart operations and low-carbon sustainability, which are crucial to transforming Taiwan’s port network.

## Central government provides NT$157 million! Qianzhen pumping station and Zhenzhou Road sewer projects set to begin; Lai Jui-lung: bolstering drainage resilience and protecting residents.

- Published: 2026-08-27T21:10:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11159967
- anchor: #n2285657

A drainage project in Kaohsiung’s Qianzhen District has received NT$157 million in central government funding, secured through the efforts of Legislator Lai Jui-lung. Construction is expected to begin in January 2027, strengthening flood protection amid extreme weather and safeguarding residents.

## 台糖 scores another sustainability education win! Takes home the 2026 TSAA Taiwan Sustainability Action Award SDG4 Gold Award.

- Published: 2026-08-27T21:08:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11159966
- anchor: #n2285658
- Companies mentioned: 国立嘉義大学

Taiwan Sugar won gold in the SDG4 “Quality Education” category of the 2026 TSAA Taiwan Sustainable Action Award. The award recognized its development of a sustainable education model through environmental education, youth support and international cooperation.

## Applications for Daliao public housing surge! 384 units attract 1,202 applications, oversubscribed by more than 3 times; public lottery on 10/23.

- Published: 2026-08-27T20:06:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11159965
- anchor: #n2285663

The 384 units at the Daliao social housing complex in Kaohsiung City drew 1,202 applications, a ratio of more than 3 applicants per unit. Convenient transportation and income-based rents were among the factors driving demand. A lottery will be held on Oct. 23.

## Philips Visionary慧視燈A2 Pro軒曜 launches; SGS full-spectrum certification expands lighting options for comfort at every age.

- Published: 2026-08-27T20:05:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11159964
- anchor: #n2285664
- Companies mentioned: SGS、GfK

Philips unveiled the new “Visionary 慧視燈A2 Pro 軒曜,” equipped with full-spectrum LEDs certified by SGS. The company aims to expand its market with high-quality lighting designed for people of all ages.

## Fengshan borough chief candidates pick up registration forms today! Su Chih-jung joins 6 local partners as they set out, pledging to put down roots and serve the community.

- Published: 2026-08-27T19:03:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11159963
- anchor: #n2285677

Candidates for Fengshan borough chief picked up their registration forms today, with city council candidate Su Chih-jung accompanying 6 local candidates as they set out together. They emphasized local roots and grassroots service, demonstrating their commitment to community development.

## Keeping cooking oil prices stable: Taichung City Government proactively checks 8 distributors and finds no stockpiling or price gouging.

- Published: 2026-08-27T19:02:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11159961
- anchor: #n2285678
- Companies mentioned: 中聯油品、大統益、長輝、台糖

In response to a cooking oil shortage and price fluctuations caused by 中聯油品 halting production, the Taichung City Government jointly inspected 8 distributors and found no stockpiling or price gouging. It is also coordinating with suppliers to increase production and stabilize the market.

## Miaoli launches targeted youth AI digital skills program, with subsidies for 100 people.

- Published: 2026-08-27T19:01:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11159960
- anchor: #n2285679
- Companies mentioned: 育達科技大学、仁德醫護管理專科學校、聯合大學

Miaoli County announced a plan to provide up to 6000 yuan in subsidies for AI-related software purchases for 100 young people in designated groups, as it adapts to the AI era. The county magistrate stressed the importance of developing digital skills.

## Warning signs hidden in Nvidia’s earnings? The more it sells, the slower it gets paid: accounts receivable surge 63%.

- Published: 2026-08-28T02:00:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6589729
- anchor: #n2290390
- Companies mentioned: D.A. Davidson、Bank of America、Morgan Stanley、Citigroup、Goldman Sachs、Truist Securities、Freedom Capital Markets

Although Nvidia’s earnings were impressive, accounts receivable surged 63% and free cash flow was cut in half, signaling financial pressures across the AI industry and the risk of customer concentration. Investors should be wary.

## The Fed can’t wait any longer! Hammack says now is the time to raise rates.

- Published: 2026-08-28T01:30:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6589529
- anchor: #n2290391
- Companies mentioned: Federal Reserve、Cleveland Fed

Cleveland Fed President Hammack called for an immediate rate hike, warning that inflation staying above target for too long would worsen economic pain. Her remarks will affect market expectations for future Fed policy.

## Third reading of the Industrial Innovation Act amendments brings good news! Tax deferral cap for stock awards raised to NT$10 million, while recognition rules for angel and venture capital investments extended to 8 years.

- Published: 2026-08-28T01:16:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6589492
- anchor: #n2290392

The Legislative Yuan passed amendments to the Industrial Innovation Act, raising the ceiling for deferring taxes on employee stock compensation at startups to 10 million and extending the eligibility period for angel investor and venture capital incentives to 8 years, strengthening support for funding and talent.

## Storage progress lags! European natural gas inventories at just 63%, facing the harshest winter test in four years; prices could surge past 100 euros

- Published: 2026-08-28T01:00:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6589012
- anchor: #n2285698
- Companies mentioned: Morningstar、高盛、Wood Mackenzie、Gas Infrastructure Europe、Energy Aspects

Europe’s natural gas inventories are at 63%, their lowest level in 4 years. Prices could exceed 100 euros in winter, raising concerns that the energy crisis could flare up again.

## Google has no shortage of chips or computing power! Its market value has plunged by 692 billion dollars as it struggles to monetize AI

- Published: 2026-08-28T00:00:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6589470
- anchor: #n2285574
- Companies mentioned: Anthropic、OpenAI、Meta、Apple

Alphabet, Google’s parent company, saw its share price rise 150% amid AI enthusiasm, but concerns including delays to the Gemini model and the departure of AI talent wiped 692 billion dollars off its market value. The returns on AI investment are now in question.

## AI attacks turn into a cash cow for cybersecurity stocks! Okta and CrowdStrike shares both surged during trading

- Published: 2026-08-27T23:30:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6589522
- anchor: #n2285575
- Companies mentioned: Palo Alto Networks、SailPoint、Rubrik、Zscaler、Anthropic、OpenAI、Hugging Face、Bank of America、Deutsche Bank

The spread of AI is driving an increase in cyberattacks and pushing up corporate security spending. Shares surged after strong results from CrowdStrike and Okta, drawing attention to the security market as a whole.

## “The Butcher of Bosnia,” implicated in Europe’s bloodiest massacre since World War II, dies

- Published: 2026-08-28T02:18:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608280004.aspx
- anchor: #n2290512
- Companies mentioned: 聯合國、北大西洋公約組織、NATO

Facts:
- 1995 Srebrenica massacre
- Serb forces under Mladic’s command executed about 8000 adult Bosnian Muslim men and boys in Srebrenica
- Mladic was also convicted for “personally directing” a 44-month campaign of sniper fire and shelling
- Mladic also took more than 200 北大西洋公約組織（NATO） military personnel hostage
- The war, which lasted from 1992 to 1995, killed about 100,000 people
- 2.2 million people were displaced
- Local media widely reported that he died at the age of 84

## Most European stocks close lower as investors focus on Federal Reserve chair’s speech

- Published: 2026-08-28T02:05:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608280003.aspx
- anchor: #n2290510
- Companies mentioned: 輝达、Nvidia

Facts:
- London’s FTSE 100 fell 85.58 points, or 0.79%
- to close at 10792.54 points
- Frankfurt’s DAX rose 81.28 points, or 0.31%
- to close at 26367.24 points
- Paris’s CAC 40 plunged 142.52 points, or 1.68%
- to close at 8319.87 points

## Typhoon Saola weakens; warning expected to be lifted in the afternoon on 8/28

- Published: 2026-08-28T01:18:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608280002.aspx
- anchor: #n2285818
- Companies mentioned: 中央氣象署

Facts:
- 28.0 degrees north latitude
- 123.0 degrees east longitude
- 370 kilometers
- 20 turns
- 27 kilometers
- 2 to 4 meters
- 30 degrees Celsius
- 36 degrees

## 烏干達 reports no new cases; WHO declares Ebola outbreak there over

- Published: 2026-08-28T00:15:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608270353.aspx
- anchor: #n2285697
- Companies mentioned: 世界衛生組織、烏干達、剛果民主共和國

Facts:
- 烏干達 has gone 42 days without detecting any related onward transmission
- 烏干達 reported a total of 20 Ebola cases
- 2 of them died
- 剛果民主共和國 reports more than 5600 confirmed cases
- including more than 2700 deaths

## Nvidia reports strong revenue growth; shares jump more than 7% in early trading

- Published: 2026-08-28T00:01:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608270352.aspx
- anchor: #n2285694
- Companies mentioned: 輝達 (Nvidia)

輝達公布強勁財報，營收年增106%達962億美元，股價漲幅逾7%。

## Shanghai Skills Olympics appoints 6 ambassadors for the second cohort of “Skills Dream Ambassadors”

- Published: 2026-08-28T02:04:24+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000189754.html
- anchor: #n2290511
- Companies mentioned: 上海技能五輪国際大会、中国航天科学技術集団、蘇州市呉中技師学院、蘇州技師学院、上海市情報管理学校、上海農林職業技術学院、中国東方航空

Facts:
- The first cohort of “Skills Dream Ambassadors” includes 10 people
- 16 years of research and development

## Finnish producer Misha will release his new song “Goodbye,” featuring Evil Needle and Grammy-winning Gwen Bunn, on Friday, August 28, 2026

- Published: 2026-08-28T00:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001897.000055377.html
- anchor: #n2285696
- Companies mentioned: Misha、Evil Needle、Gwen Bunn、SWEET SOUL RECORDS、Lalah Hathaway、Talib Kweli、Amber Navran、QUIN、JMSN、TroyBoi、Doja Cat、Kendrick Lamar、SZA、ScHoolboy Q

Facts:
- Has surpassed 100 million streams on Spotify

## Presented by LoveLive!Days! “Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club” is coming to くじ引き堂! A wide variety of luxurious prizes featuring newly drawn illustrations!!

- Published: 2026-08-28T00:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000019999.000007006.html
- anchor: #n2285695
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社KADOKAWA、Anibache、くじ引き堂、LoveLive!Days

Facts:
- Available for purchase starting at 17:00 on Tuesday, September 8, 2026
- October 6, 2026 (Tuesday), 16:59
- 1回 770円(税込)
- 3 winners will receive a “Prize D: Set of all 25 can badge designs”

## Could migraines in early pregnancy, emotional issues and sleep problems be linked to calcium levels?

- Published: 2026-08-28T01:01:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 照護線上
- Original: https://www.careonline.com.tw/2026/08/202608280000.html
- anchor: #n2285819

## Aug. 28: Loving everything you do in the moment is a fulfilling happiness - Heho Health

- Published: 2026-08-28T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | Heho健康
- Original: https://heho.com.tw/archives/384557
- anchor: #n2285867
- Companies mentioned: Heho