AI News 180m Report

2026-08-28 12:00–15:00 JST

779 received, 779 listed, 6 sources ・ Page 7 of 8

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 639 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 140 items from 4 sources.

One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

Japan | PR TIMES (continued)（633）

“The construction industry is going to get a lot more interesting.” EARTHBRAIN to hold its first “EARTHBRAIN Technology Conference” on 9/28

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Established in 2021

Companies mentioned：EARTHBRAIN、コマツ、NTTドコモビジネス、ソニーセミコンダクタソリューションズ、野村総合研究所

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Travel media outlet Tabiiro has begun selling accommodation plans offered by 醸す森［kamosu mori］

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • About 20 varieties of local sake carefully selected by the owner
  • “梢 -kozue-” and “空 -Sora-,” each with an area of about 25 square meters
  • A total of 9 guest rooms

Companies mentioned：株式会社旅色トラベル、醸す森［kamosu mori］、株式会社ブランジスタ

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“Semiconductor Talent White Paper 2026” released. An independent analysis examines the potential for leveraging highly skilled talent from India by semiconductor production process, amid a projected shortage of more than 40,000 semiconductor workers by 2030

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The 9 major companies alone will need at least about 43,000 additional semiconductor workers over the next 10 years
  • A target pool of about 5,000 people
  • More than 150 applications
  • A shortfall of 1.25 million workers is projected in manufacturing alone

Companies mentioned：Tech Japan株式会社、経済産業省、電子情報技術産業協会（JEITA）、JASM、ラピダス、Talendy、インド工科大学（IIT）、九州半導体人材育成等コンソーシアム、大手IDM、材料メーカー、装置メーカー、A社

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So realistic! Nobel Confectionery’s hugely popular gummies become squeezable toys! “Punikko Nobel Confectionery Gummy Series”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Preorders will be available through the official TOKOTOYZ e-commerce site starting August 28, 2026 (Friday)
  • Price: ¥2,600 (excluding tax)
  • Individual box size: W100 mm × H140 mm × D55 mm
  • Set box size: W206 mm × H144 mm × D170 mm
  • Number of employees: 100 (as of August 2026)
  • Employees: 247 (as of August 2026)

Companies mentioned：ノーベル製菓株式会社、ライフスタイルカンパニー株式会社、TOKOTOYZ

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〈Obu, Aichi〉Annual “Yakiniku Day”: Meat Day Week kicks off at 三代目下村牛! Events include a major prize drawing with a “Meat Box” worth a total of ¥8,000 and other luxury prizes

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Worth a total of ¥8,000
  • ¥4,980 (¥5,378 including tax)
  • “¥10,000 dinner dining voucher”
  • Glutamic acid content is 30 times that of regular wagyu beef

Companies mentioned：株式会社下村畜産食肉、下村牧場直営焼肉店 三代目下村牛

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OriginalDeel、スヌープ・ドッグのアイスクリームブランド「Dr. Bombay」と提携 ブランド初のアイスクリームテイスター（試食担当者）を世界中から募集

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A 3-month contract position
  • Monthly compensation of US$10,000

Companies mentioned：Deel、スヌープ・ドッグ、Dr. Bombay

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ユニーリサーチ launches a “repeat offer feature” for respondents to AI interviews

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Less than 1/10 of conventional research costs
  • A cumulative total of 4,000 companies

Companies mentioned：ユニーリサーチ、株式会社プロダクトフォース、東京商工リサーチ

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BIPROGY and クレジットエンジン begin exploring collaboration to create a new loan experience through cashless payments and AI

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The cashless payment ratio reached 58.0% in 2025

Companies mentioned：BIPROGY、クレジットエンジン、日本ユニシス

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BRiOSS Charm Lift launches an “Aurora Design” in a limited quantity!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Price: ¥4,378 (tax included)
  • Weighs about 78 g
  • Measures about 95 × 95 × 21 mm

Companies mentioned：株式会社多田、BRiOSS、LOFT

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マツモトキヨシ opens a store at Narita International Airport Terminal 3

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 3,600 stores across all 47 prefectures of Japan
  • 105 stores in 6 regions overseas, mainly in Asia
  • Sales floor area: about 256 m²
  • The store will be the 15th location at an airport-related facility

Companies mentioned：株式会社マツキヨココカラ＆カンパニー、マツモトキヨシ

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[Renewal] Boule Mich’s Grand Luxe is now even lighter and moister in texture, thanks to superheated steam baking!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 3 pieces: ¥573
  • 6 pieces: \1,134
  • 8 pieces: \1,361
  • 12 pieces: ¥1,998
  • 16 pieces: ¥2,722
  • 21 pieces: \3,240
  • 28 pieces: \4,320
  • 35 pieces: \5,400
  • ¥1,000 including tax

Companies mentioned：株式会社ブールミッシュ

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Cybereason announces findings from maturity assessments of 405 domestic companies and analysis of GSOC monitoring data

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • “Security Maturity Benchmark Assessment” covering 405 companies in Japan
  • The average score for “Detection (DETECT)” was 2.86
  • The average score for “Protection (PROTECT)” was 2.56
  • “Identify” averages 1.99
  • More than half of all respondents, 51.6%, remain at “Level 2 (dependent on individuals),” where basic measures are in place but operations still rely on manual processes and individual expertise.
  • The “Respond” score averages 2.04.
  • “Recover” averages 2.16.
  • Cases in which “an attack targeted some devices that were not covered by EDR, despite EDR being deployed” and “a vulnerability in a publicly accessible server was exploited” each accounted for 25.0%, making them the most common causes of intrusion.
  • Across Japan offices, Windows 11 accounted for 93.9%.
  • Windows 10 accounted for 5.8%.
  • Incidents worldwide

Companies mentioned：サイバーリーズン合同会社、Cybereason、NIST、Microsoft

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[More than just drinking: Head to a winery this fall] Nakaizu Winery to hold its “Autumn Harvest Thanksgiving Festival,” where visitors can enjoy harvesting, winemaking and art with all five senses

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 10ha of vineyards
  • Over approximately 2 months
  • 10 major varieties
  • 12 trial varieties

Companies mentioned：シダックス中伊豆ワイナリーヒルズ株式会社、中伊豆ワイナリー シャトーT.S、中伊豆EAST WINDS VILLAGE、ホテルワイナリーヒル

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A new “drinkable PDRN” routine. Supplement “Muse PDRN,” with PDRN content in its ingredients confirmed through testing, goes on sale September 14.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original1日3粒あたり500mg配合
  • Original1袋あたり15,000mg配合
  • List price: ¥3,980 (tax included)
  • Regular price: 2,980 yen (tax included)
  • Original先行特別価格適用期間：販売開始～9月9日（水） Qoo10店舗ページ ・楽天市場／Amazon 販売開始：2026年9月4日（金） 先行特別価格適用期間：販売開始～9月11日（金） 楽天店舗ページ Amazon店舗ページ ・自社公式オンラインショップ（定期購入者様向け） 販売開始：2026年9月7日（月） 先行特別価格適用期間：販売開始～9月13日（日） 公式ショップページ
  • A giveaway campaign will award “Muse PDRN” to a total of 40 winners.
  • Capital: 1

Companies mentioned：株式会社ウエルネス・ラボ、キレイ・デ・ラボ、Bmuse PDRN＋NMNセラム、Qoo10、楽天市場、Amazon、Yahoo!ショッピング、TikTok Shop、アンセム・バイオサイエンス、株式会社ホルス

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OriginalUber Eats、マクドナルド「月見バーガー」と初コラボ 「おいしい月見なら、 Uber Eats で、いーんじゃない？」キャンペーンを発表

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 10% off
  • 2026
  • September
  • Sept. 3
  • Sept. 4
  • September 23
  • September 30
  • 120,000 people
  • 120,000 locations

Companies mentioned：Uber Eats、Uber Eats Japan合同会社、マクドナルド、日本マクドナルド株式会社

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Original『スポGOMI甲子園2026 福井県大会』を開催。激闘を制したのは福井工業高等専門学校チーム「エンジニアの卵」当日は参加者全54人で、28.09kgのごみを収集！

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The trash collected weighed 3.3kg.
  • The trash collected weighed 2.98kg.

Companies mentioned：一般財団法人日本財団スポGOMI連盟、福井テレビジョン放送株式会社、日本財団、一般社団法人福丼県プロジェクト、日本ゼオン株式会社、株式会社JR西日本金沢メンテック、福井工業高等専門学校、福井商業高校、福井県立科学技術高校、啓新高校、羽水高校、福井大学教育学部附属義務教育学校

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An overwhelming presence radiating brilliance - キャプテンクック -

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The case measures 39mm in diameter.
  • Price: 434,500 yen (tax included)
  • Power reserve of up to 80 hours
  • Water-resistant to 30 atmospheres

Companies mentioned：キャプテンクック、ラドー、スウォッチ グループ ジャパン株式会社、Super-LumiNova®、Nivachron™

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Original【なだ万×秋の味覚】秋の行楽やビジネスシーンを彩る秋限定のお弁当4種が登場！

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original2026年9月1日（火）より全国のなだ万ショップおよび通販サイト「お弁当配達」にて順次発売いたします。
  • “Roast Beef and Salmon with Mushroom Rice Bento” [On sale] September 1, 2026 (Tuesday)–November 30 (Monday)
  • “Two-Tier Box with Matsutake Rice and Crab Rice” [On sale] September 22, 2026 (Tuesday)–November 23 (Monday, public holiday)
  • “Autumn Leaves Bento” [On sale] October 16, 2026 (Friday)–November 15 (Sunday)
  • [Price] 1,998 yen (tax included)
  • [Price] 1,89

Companies mentioned：株式会社なだ万、なだ万、灘屋萬助、東京サミット、愛知万博

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OSAJI’s 2026 HOLIDAY MAKEUP COLLECTION will be released in limited quantities starting October 21, 2026 (Wednesday), and November 25 (Wednesday).

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • ¥6,600 (tax included)
  • ¥3,520 (tax included)
  • ¥2,200 (tax included)
  • ¥2,970 (tax included)
  • ¥5,940 (tax included)

Companies mentioned：OSAJI、株式会社OSAJI、ささきめぐみ

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A new project celebrating the seasons: “Craftsman × KŌSA Afternoon Tea.” The first installment features Kyoto’s コバタケファーム.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Price: ¥6,000 (including tax and service charge)
  • Total guest rooms: 213 (guest room floors 2–7; 26 rooms in the preserved wing and 187 rooms in the new wing)

Companies mentioned：エースホテル京都、KŌSA、コバタケファーム、樋口農園、369商店、SUNSHINE JUICE、コミューンデザイン、隈研吾、ウェス・アヴィラ、マーク・ヴェトリ、スタンプタウン・コーヒー・ロースターズ

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The meal subsidy service “Ticket Restaurant” is expanding to a total of 33 locations across “Miyoshino,” “Sobadokoro Shinshuan” and “Hanajiri Jingisukan.”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A total of 33 locations
  • Adopted by more than 4,000 companies
  • More than 300,000 users
  • The number of participating locations has expanded to 250,000 nationwide.
  • The number of companies newly adopting the service in 2025 surged to approximately 12.6 times the 2021 figure.
  • Approximately 1 million companies have adopted the service.
  • 60 million employees
  • 2 million participating stores
  • Consolidated total sales for fiscal 2025: 3 billion euros

Companies mentioned：株式会社エデンレッドジャパン、株式会社テンフードサービス、Uber Japan、NTTドコモ、エデンレッドグループ

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UMITO and DEAN & DELUCA introduce a welcome hamper set that makes a seaside stay even more special.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Welcome hamper set (for 2 guests): 17,000 yen (tax included)
  • Now on sale from ¥10.8 million for 10 nights

Companies mentioned：UMITO、DEAN & DELUCA、HORIJUKU Agency株式会社、マノワ株式会社、マノワラボ合同会社、株式会社UMITO BEACH

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Turn working holiday experience into a job-hunting advantage. The Japan Working Holiday Association launches its new initiative, ワーチカ, making small challenges abroad visible as achievements.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Japan concluded a working holiday agreement with Australia, and the first working holiday visa in Japan was accepted on December 1, 1980.

Companies mentioned：一般社団法人 日本ワーキング・ホリデー協会、ワーホリ協会 BaseCamp

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Nitto Kogyo to exhibit at CONSTRUCTION INDONESIA 2026 in Indonesia

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • From September 9, 2026 (Wednesday) to September 12 (Saturday)

Companies mentioned：日東工業株式会社、CONSTRUCTION INDONESIA 2026

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Finatext, スマートプラスクレジット and TERASS partner to comprehensively digitize a range of procedures related to home loans.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The number of registered users exceeds 7,000.

Companies mentioned：Finatext、スマートプラスクレジット、TERASS、住宅金融支援機構、三菱UFJ銀行、三井住友海上プライマリー生命

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[TGS2026/GRAPHT] New items join the “Street Fighter 6” collaboration lineup, including monitor mascots, desk mats and embroidered stickers. Early sales at the GRAPHT merchandise booth.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

GRAPHT announces new collaboration items with “Street Fighter 6.” They will go on sale early at TGS2026, where they are expected to receive strong support from fans.

Companies mentioned：株式会社カプコン

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Introductory course on the fundamentals of pharmaceutical manufacturing for those new to GMP and newly appointed staff, to be held November 16.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

The IR Technical Engineer Education Institute will hold an introductory seminar for people new to GMP on November 16, 2026. It will provide basic knowledge to companies and staff involved in pharmaceutical manufacturing, supporting quality assurance.

Companies mentioned：日本アイアール株式会社、C&J

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Infobahn selected as contractor for the “MeTA-Mirai Conference 2026”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Infobahn has been commissioned to plan and operate the “MeTA-Mirai Conference 2026,” an AI event hosted by Nagano Prefecture. The event will be held in November 2026 to promote collaboration between the region and technology.

Companies mentioned：株式会社インフォバーン

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[All Today | Survey Report] Most real estate sales teams have an appointment acquisition rate of “under 40%”! Is “mismatched needs” the only reason business card exchanges fail to lead to sales meetings?

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

All Today surveyed 301 real estate sales representatives. For most, fewer than 40% of business card exchanges lead to sales meetings, and approximately 70% feel they are missing opportunities. Improving the sales process remains a challenge.

Companies mentioned：株式会社オールトゥデイ、PRIZMA、サクリサ

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New Relic takes the No. 1 domestic share in the APM/observability market for 3 consecutive years

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

New Relic has taken the No. 1 position in domestic sales share in the APM/observability market for 3 consecutive years. It recorded a 31.8% share for fiscal 2025 in an ITR survey, establishing its position as a leader.

Companies mentioned：株式会社アイ・ティ・アール、株式会社テクノ・システム・リサーチ

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CAC launches NECネクサソリューションズ’ production management system, “EXPLANNER/Jx,” for the manufacturing industry

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

CAC has launched NECネクサソリューションズ’ production management system, “EXPLANNER/Jx,” for the manufacturing industry. The system integrates management of sales, production and costs, supporting the promotion of DX.

Companies mentioned：NECネクサソリューションズ、CAC Holdings

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KING OF TIME takes the No. 1 share in the cloud-based attendance management system market for 12 consecutive years

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Human Technologies’ KING OF TIME achieved the No. 1 share in the cloud-based attendance management market for 12 consecutive years. The service surpassed 75,000 adopting companies and 4.55 million users, demonstrating its reliability for labor management DX.

Companies mentioned：富士キメラ総研

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Obtained ISMS certification (ISO27001)

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Certification date: May 28, 2025
  • Certification number: JP026305

Companies mentioned：株式会社ワールドフィット、ビューローベリタスジャパン株式会社

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Taiwan | 中央社 CNA（69）

Hsinchu City pushes renovation of Hsinchu Fruit and Vegetable Market to improve public safety, disaster prevention and aging facilities

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Emergency generator
  • Basement flood barrier
  • Fire door
  • Pedestrian walkway
  • Parking space
  • Drainage facilities
  • Roof waterproofing
  • Aging rolling shutters
  • Entrance and exit flooring
  • Surveillance system
  • Rain awning
  • Drainage pipes
  • Basement lighting
  • Ventilation equipment
  • Stair railings
  • Safety warning facilities

Companies mentioned：新竹市政府、中央社

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Blue-white alliance in Zhubei falls apart; Huang Kuo-chang: deeply regretful, support Chiu Chen-yuan in staying in the race to the end

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 2026 local elections

Companies mentioned：台湾民众党、国民党

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Taiwan stocks rise 356.23 points

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Close up 356.23 points at 46331.45
  • Up 0.77%
  • Original成交金額新台幣1兆230.44億元
  • Weighted index opens at 46070.83 points
  • Intraday high of 46574.52 points
  • Index excluding financial stocks at 41535.07 points
  • Up 290.3 points
  • Ceramics stocks rise 0.72%
  • Food stocks fall 1.15%
  • Petrochemical stocks fall 1.59%

Companies mentioned：主動統一升級50、聯電、群創、主動統一台股增長、國喬、華新科、貿聯-KY、驊陞、永悅健康-創、玉晶光、盟立、天瀚、東訊、聯友金屬-創、鼎炫-KY

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年代民調 poll shows Su Chiao-hui in the lead; Lee Chuan campaign says its internal poll shows Lee ahead

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Su Chiao-hui leads with 37.8% support
  • Lee Chuan has 32.2%
  • The two are separated by 5.6 percentage points
  • Original政黨傾向為民進黨30.4％
  • Original國民黨17.9％
  • Original民眾黨7％

Companies mentioned：年代民調、民進黨、國民黨、民眾黨、中央社

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台積電 gains NT$10; Taiwan stocks rise 356 points to close at 46331 points

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 台積電 ends the day up NT$10, or 0.41%
  • The benchmark market index rises 356.23 points
  • Closing at 46331.45 points
  • Original成交值新台幣1兆230億元
  • 聯發科 rises NT$120, or 3.10%
  • 台達電 rises NT$60, or 3.39%

Companies mentioned：台積電、輝達（NVIDIA）、聯發科、台達電

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Robotics industry: Chinese authorities say to prevent blind imitation and a rush into the sector

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A surge of 116.57% from the same period last year
  • All remain above 90%

Companies mentioned：中國國家發改委、中國海關總署

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Corals reveal millennia of climate change; El Niño intensifies extreme weather worldwide

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Variability in the El Niño–Southern Oscillation near the eastern equatorial Pacific is currently about 36% higher than in the preindustrial period

Companies mentioned：密西根大學、德州農工大學

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Patient dies after waiting 12 days for an emergency room bed; NTU hospital president responds to lawmakers' concerns: changes made to address the problem

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The hospital has promised to add 20 beds

Companies mentioned：台大醫院、衛生福利部、國民黨、台北市議員、國會

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Chinese experts head to landslide-hit area in Tibet to investigate the source of the ice avalanche and the landslide-dammed lake

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A total of 469 deaths are currently known
  • More than 1400 people are missing
  • Only 3 deaths within China
  • Another 558 people are missing
  • A total of 45 geological disaster emergency response specialists from 西藏自然資源部門
  • The average speed of the ice-avalanche debris flow exceeded 50 meters per second

Companies mentioned：中國自然資源部、中國地質調查局、西藏自然資源部門

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Lawmakers criticize Taipei for spending tens of millions on sunshade umbrellas that were never delivered; Chiang Wan-an: They did not meet acceptance standards

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original1支要價近新台幣1000萬元
  • Sunshade umbrella supervision fee: NT$9.91 million
  • Construction cost: NT$49.66 million
  • A total of 8 sunshade umbrellas
  • Original1支平均要價744萬元
  • Budget rose from NT$14.05 million to NT$49.66 million
  • Replacement cost about NT$6.4 million
  • Original1支遮陽傘要價984.6萬
  • Sunshade umbrellas can be used for 20 to 30 years

Companies mentioned：北市府、都發局、新工處

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National Tsing Hua University launches sports industry sustainability alliance, bringing together government, industry and academia to build an ecosystem

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Sustainability declaration to be issued 50 days after the initiative begins
  • Action plan to be proposed after 100 days
  • Governance platform to be built after 200 days
  • 2050 Net-Zero Transition

Companies mentioned：国立清华大学、环境部、路跑赛事环境永续联盟

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80 bridges and 40 kilometers of roads damaged; Nepal floods threaten severe economic impact

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 80 bridges
  • 40 kilometers of roads
  • More than 30,000 security personnel
  • More than 35 bridges
  • About 40 kilometers of roads
  • US$229 million
  • About NT$7.29 billion
  • US$2 million
  • 1 million US dollars

Companies mentioned：英國廣播公司（BBC）、尼泊爾國家減災及風險管理局、美聯社、聯合國、世界銀行（World Bank）、印度、中國、美國、瑞士

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On the 75th anniversary of the Treaty of San Francisco, 台灣國家聯盟 calls for Taiwan's sovereignty to be defended

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 75th anniversary of the Treaty of San Francisco
  • Only the 23 million people on the island of Taiwan can decide

Companies mentioned：台灣國家聯盟、台灣基進黨、國民黨、中國

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Taiwan's Investigation Bureau cracks down on 71 cross-border smuggling cases, seizes Indian star tortoises and other protected animals

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 71 cases investigated and referred for prosecution
  • 1000 vials of botulinum toxin
  • More than 4 metric tons of meat products and fresh fruit
  • Market value of about NT$20,000
  • 14,000 pain-relief patches
  • 832 tubes of anesthetic cream
  • A total of 4221 kilograms of meat products and fresh fruit
  • 396 liters of illicit liquor
  • 10,600 heated illicit e-cigarettes

Companies mentioned：香奈兒、Burberry、Longchamp、路易威登、蘋果、Adidas、Nike

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Teacher shortage unresolved as new school term approaches; DPP lawmakers call for comprehensive teacher staffing statistics

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

With the new semester approaching, Taiwan is facing a worsening teacher shortage. A Democratic Progressive Party legislator urged the Ministry of Education to improve its teacher staffing statistics and lower the cap on overtime hours.

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幸福人壽 embezzlement case involving Deng Wen-cong: second retrial orders confiscation of US$150 million

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Former 幸福人壽 Chairman Deng Wen-cong was sentenced to 27 years in prison for siphoning company assets, with the verdict final. In a second retrial, the court ordered the confiscation of about US$157 million in criminal proceeds. The case highlights risks in Taiwan's financial oversight and corporate governance and has drawn considerable public attention.

Companies mentioned：EFG銀行、渣打銀行、幸福人壽

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Zhang Shilun builds confidence with consecutive hits; after missing out on the CPBL Rookie of the Year award, he chose his own path

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Hits in 18 consecutive games
  • Hits in 4 consecutive games
  • Recorded 8 hits
  • 21-year-old Zhang Shilun

Companies mentioned：中信兄弟隊、中華職棒

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Study: Paternal use of valproate not associated with increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in children

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 2,583,503 children born over 15 years
  • The fathers of 1701 people used valproate in the 3 months before conception
  • Average follow-up of about 12 years
  • Up to 15 years

Companies mentioned：高雄長庚、國家衛生研究院、國立台灣大學、美國神經醫學會、英國藥品暨健康產品管理局、台灣食藥署

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Trump puts his name on Kennedy Center and starts anew; opponents fight it in court

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A 2-year renovation

Companies mentioned：甘迺迪表演藝術中心、川普總統廣場

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Trump administration curbs international student internships, potentially making U.S. study less appealing

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • International freshmen numbers fell 17%
  • Apply to extend the visa after 4 years
  • Pay a fee of US$100,000

Companies mentioned：華爾街日報、美國國土安全部、加州大學柏克萊分校、國際教育協會

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Zheng Zongzhe hits an extra-base hit and drives in 2 runs in 3A; Su Lanhong starts in 1A, strikes out 7 over 3 innings

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 1 double
  • Drives in 2 runs
  • Starts for 3 innings
  • Fans 7
  • Gave up 2 hits
  • Issued 2 walks and hit batters
  • Records 7 strikeouts
  • 5.93 ERA

Companies mentioned：波士頓紅襪隊、紐約洋基隊、聖地牙哥教士隊、洛杉磯天使隊

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One month after the Kumamoto earthquake, Japan commits major funds to reconstruction and tourism recovery

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 38 dead
  • 43,000 buildings damaged
  • 2442 people remain in evacuation shelters
  • 147.8 billion yen in reserve funds
  • 402 people affected
  • 42,222 homes damaged
  • 110.2 billion yen
  • 7881 cases
  • 155.9 billion yen
  • 7745 cases
  • 133.9 billion yen
  • 2.7 billion yen
  • 1018 people
  • 600,000 to 1 million metric tons
  • 1 million to 1.3 million metric tons

Companies mentioned：朝日新聞、熊本縣商工會聯盟

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China's National People's Congress reviews anti-cross-border corruption law, putting transnational anti-graft efforts on a legal footing

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The law has been in the works for at least 3 years
  • It has 6 chapters and 47 articles
  • The “Hundred Red Notices” list
  • Repatriated tens of thousands of fugitives from more than 120 countries and regions
  • Among them were about 3000 “party and state officials”

Companies mentioned：中國全國人大、德國之聲、新華社、中國公安部、中共中央紀律檢查委員會、中央反腐敗協調小組國際追逃追贓工作辦公室、保護衛士

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Penghu's first green sea turtle hatchlings of the year emerge; 59 hatchlings released to begin their lives

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 59 hatchlings
  • 4 mother turtles
  • 112 infertile eggs
  • 7 nests of turtle eggs
  • More than 30 years
  • 13%
  • 70%

Companies mentioned：澎湖縣政府、澎湖縣農漁局

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Taipei City promotes autonomous buses; Chiang Wan-an says 4 vehicles are planned for testing in 116

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Deploy 4 autonomous buses for testing
  • Deploy 12 autonomous buses
  • Original編列新台幣11億元連續性預算

Companies mentioned：台北市政府、交通局

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Reconstruction work begins on Mataian Creek Bridge; some Suhua Highway sections to close at night starting 9/1

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Nighttime road closures will be in effect along the Suhua Corridor from Sept. 1 through 24 to transport steel beams for the reconstruction of the Matai'an Creek Bridge. The project is 57.45% complete, ahead of schedule.

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The Mantou couple returns to Penghu for a charity sale of steamed buns, donating all proceeds to Family Support Center

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The Mantou couple, Lin Bo and Jin Baoyi, held a 3-day charity sale of steamed buns in Penghu, donating all proceeds to 澎湖家扶中心. The event continues their 12-year tradition of charity tours across Taiwan.

Companies mentioned：澎湖家扶中心

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Flooding and landslides on the Nepal-China border have killed 469; more than 1400 people are missing and awaiting help

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 1400 people are missing

Companies mentioned：美聯社

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三星 launches new high-end phones; market expected to see continued sales declines and rising prices in the second half

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Sales volume fell 7% to 8%
  • Sales revenue rose 3% to 5%
  • Models priced above US$600 are a key growth driver
  • 三星 S series sales volume rose 10% year over year
  • S26 Ultra accounts for 6成5
  • Sales volume is expected to fall by about 6% to 8%
  • Revenue is expected to grow 10%
  • Full-year revenue may post positive growth of more than 8%
  • Suggested retail price: NT$25,900

Companies mentioned：三星、遠傳電信

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Trump secretly sends 中情局 chief to Russia; 白宮 aides were unaware beforehand

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 中情局 chief's first visit to Russia since late 2021
  • Related negotiations may resume in September

Companies mentioned：美國、俄羅斯、北約、烏克蘭、伊朗、克里姆林宮、中情局、白宮、華爾街日報、華盛頓郵報、中央社、美國總統、俄羅斯總統、烏克蘭總統辦公室、俄羅斯對外情報局

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五角大廈 blacklists Anthropic; judge rules ban unlawful

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A 59-page ruling
  • In Anthropic's March 9 lawsuit

Companies mentioned：Anthropic、五角大廈、Claude

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After floods in Tibet and 尼泊爾, 中國 suspends issuance of electronic border passes for travel to Xigaze

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • At around 10:30 a.m. on the 26th
  • Starting at 0:00 today

Companies mentioned：尼泊爾、中國、西藏自治區、日喀則市、吉隆口岸、中國國家移民管理局

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A landslide-dammed lake in Tibet's disaster zone overflows; road-clearing work suspended

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Tibet Military District troops have reached a point 2.5 kilometers from the border crossing
  • Road clearance has reached a point about 3 kilometers from the Gyirong border crossing
  • The landslide-dammed lake is estimated to hold as much as 2 million cubic meters of water

Companies mentioned：中國安能、中國電建

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Lu Kang meets Japanese cross-party lawmakers, urges adherence to the 4 China-Japan political documents

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Lu Kang met a cross-party Japanese parliamentary delegation in Beijing on the 27th

Companies mentioned：中共中央对外联络部、日本「中道改革聯合」

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Unsteady walking during the 7th lunar month is not spirit possession; doctor says cervical degeneration may be compressing nerves

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Degeneration in 3 cervical vertebrae
  • A patient in their 60s

Companies mentioned：李綜合醫院、台中榮總

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能率創新 invests in new ventures; 鑫蘊林科 develops robot brains

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 能率集團 has secured sales agency rights for Agility and Mantis robots in some Asian markets

Companies mentioned：能率集團、鑫蘊林科、能率亞洲、能率創新、佳能企業、輝達、NVIDIA、Agility Robotics、Mantis Robotics

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New Taiwan dollar rises 1.01 jiao at midday, provisionally closes at 31.607

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Provisionally closes at 31.607
  • Trading volume: US$1.114 billion

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China's 4 departments launch auto industry overhaul, step up oversight of “quick-build cars”

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A 1-year campaign

Companies mentioned：中國工業和信息化部、公安部、生態環境部、市場監管總局、第一財經、財新網、經濟日報

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Heavy rain warnings issued for 7 counties and cities south of Taichung; hourly rainfall in Kaohsiung's Maolin nears 100 millimeters

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Accumulated rainfall reaches 100 to more than 200 millimeters
  • Peak hourly rainfall reaches 96 millimeters

Companies mentioned：中央氣象署、中央社

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International Earth Science Olympiad: Taiwan students win 2 gold and 2 silver medals, rank 3rd internationally

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Won 2 gold and 2 silver medals
  • Ranked 3rd internationally
  • A total of 41 countries
  • 160 students competed
  • Taiwan sent 4 participants

Companies mentioned：教育部、台中一中、高雄中學、國立新竹科學園區實驗高中、台南一中

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Anthropic reportedly drops US$7 billion bid to acquire MatX and instead discusses a partnership

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • US$7 billion
  • $4 billion

Companies mentioned：Anthropic、MatX、Google

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Controversy over Zhao Ji and hermit-crab firms issuing excessive corporate bonds; Ministry of Economic Affairs issues interpretive ruling to prevent circumvention

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Private placements may not exceed 35 investors

Companies mentioned：趙姬投資、寄居蟹管理顧問、兆基屋管

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U.S. weighs taking stakes in 17 Venezuelan oil fields equivalent to 90 billion barrels of oil

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The Trump administration is negotiating with Venezuela to acquire stakes in 17 oil and gas fields, aiming to safeguard U.S. energy security.

Companies mentioned：華爾街日報、Axios、彭博

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Tzu Chi rushes aid to flood-hit Nepal, with volunteers heading into disaster zones along three routes

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Tzu Chi volunteers launched a three-pronged relief effort in flood-hit areas of Nepal.

Companies mentioned：慈濟基金會

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Original歐盟監管稅初見成效 中國小包裹進口量驟降3至4成

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The number of small parcels imported into the EU from China has fallen by about 30% to 40%
  • A 3-euro fee is levied on small parcels entering the EU for each category of goods they contain
  • In 2025, about 5.9 billion small parcels entered the EU market
  • Of these, 93% came from China
  • Sales at Temu, a Chinese e-commerce platform specializing in a range of low-priced goods, fell 50%
  • AliExpress fell 37%
  • Shein fell 15%
  • Temu's average order value rose 30%
  • AliExpress rose 27%

Companies mentioned：希音、Temu、全球速卖通、Joko

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國民黨: Drone regulations already incorporate Executive Yuan requirements and should be implemented as soon as possible

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Increase funding from the Executive Yuan's version of 210 billion yuan to 240 billion yuan

Companies mentioned：國民黨、行政院、立法院、國防部、總統府

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White House construction disrupts radio communications; Trump plane narrowly avoids collision with passenger jet

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned：美國國家運輸安全委員會、法新社、美國聯邦航空總署、特使航空公司、雷根國家機場、美國陸軍

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Original盤點受影響庇護工場訂單 高市府將協助採購

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A total of 23 businesses are participating this year
  • Including 5 sheltered workshops
  • The city government has preordered more than 2,000 boxes this year
  • He also spent NT$200,000
  • To purchase 500 boxes

Companies mentioned：總統府、高市府、台中市長盧秀燕、高雄市長陳其邁、民進黨高雄市長參選人賴瑞隆、國民黨、總統馬英九、總統蔡英文、總統賴清德

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Two suspects arrested by Japanese police after daytime robbery of luxury watches worth more than 100 million yen

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Luxury watches worth about 200 million yen
  • About NT$40.04 million
  • Aged 23 and 33

Companies mentioned：中野百老匯商店街、Time Walker、RICHARD MILLE、百達翡麗、PATEK PHILIPPE

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Taiwan Literature Museum joins 3 Indigenous writers for September's Emerging Writers' Festival in Melbourne, Australia

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 3 Indigenous writers
  • September 10
  • November

Companies mentioned：国立台湾文学馆、墨尔本新兴作家节

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Marvell raises forecast, but shares fall amid concerns over Google contract

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Marvell shares plunged more than 6% in after-hours trading today
  • Marvell shares have risen nearly 3 times so far this year
  • Could generate US$120 billion in revenue
  • Holdings could reach as much as US$12.2 billion
  • Revenue to surpass US$10 billion in fiscal 2029
  • Revenue to grow about 45% in fiscal 2027
  • Revenue to reach about US$18 billion in fiscal 2028
  • Marvell's second-quarter revenue grew 37%
  • Adjusted earnings per share were 94 cents

Companies mentioned：Marvell Technology、Google、Alphabet、Broadcom、OpenAI、Nvidia、TECHnalysis Research

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Woman in Taichung feels unwell while driving; police escort her husband to get help, reaching ER in 2 minutes

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • They escorted the patient and her family to the emergency room at 中山醫學大學附設醫院 nearby in just 2 minutes

Companies mentioned：台中市警局、第三分局、勤工派出所、中山醫學大學附設醫院

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Monkey snatches purse from tourist in Taitung and drops it into ravine; police use crane to retrieve it

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A ravine more than 20 meters deep
  • A hearing aid worth about NT$200,000
  • NT$3,000 in cash

Companies mentioned：中央社、台東縣政府、東河鄉公所、農業部林業及自然保育署、台東縣警察局、成功分局

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New Youth Housing Loan disbursements near NT$1.4 trillion in 3 years; brokers say 青安3.0 unlikely to spark another lending boom

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The total was nearly NT$1.4 trillion
  • 青安2.0 disbursed loans to about 177,000 households over 3 years
  • The average loan disbursement per household was NT$7.82 million
  • The average number of households receiving loans each month was nearly 5,000
  • The maximum loan amount was raised to NT$10 million
  • The loan term was extended to 40 years
  • A grace period of up to 5 years is available

Companies mentioned：台灣房屋、青年安心成家貸款2.0、青安3.0

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Chiayi City temple-fair explosion that injured 29: Zhao Weizhi's 28-year sentence upheld

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The incident injured 29 people
  • A 28-year prison sentence
  • 3 of the injured were children
  • 3 were teenagers

Companies mentioned：嘉義和聯境金虎爺會

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Heavy rain alert for mountainous areas of Kaohsiung and Pingtung; localized downpours possible in central Taiwan, Yunlin-Chiayi and the south

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 11 a.m.

Companies mentioned：中央氣象署

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Schools seek campus crossing guards for start of classes; 9 teachers' unions call for professional division of duties and risk reduction

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Classes begin on September 1

Companies mentioned：台湾教育產業工會、台教產

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民進黨: Racing against time to bring uncrewed vehicle capabilities online as quickly as possible

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A total of NT$240 billion
  • NT$40 billion will be allocated each year
  • For 6 consecutive years

Companies mentioned：民進黨、中央社、立法院、經濟部、國防部、行政院

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'Queen of Polka Dots' in Taiwan: A look at 草間彌生's iconic works and landmarks

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • She lived to the age of 97
  • 5.2 meters tall
  • 2013
  • August 2015

Companies mentioned：草間彌生、台北三創生活園區、員林火車站、故宮南院、屏東農業生物科技園區、中央社

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Sanxia-Yingge Line to begin charging fares from 9/1; 1-day pass goes on sale for NT$60

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Fares start at NT$20
  • Maximum fare: NT$35
  • NT$60 1-day pass
  • Cumulative ridership surpasses 1.7 million
  • Regular electronic fare cards accounted for 44%
  • Social welfare tickets accounted for 36%
  • Public transport passes accounted for 12%
  • Student and single-ride tickets accounted for 8%

Companies mentioned：新北捷運、新北捷運公司

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Second wave of extra flights for offshore-island routes during the Double Ten holiday; bookings open 9/1

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A total of 3,544 seats will be available
  • The Penghu route will offer 1,016 seats
  • The Kinmen route will offer 2,528 seats
  • Bookings open at 9 a.m. on September 1
  • This year's Double Ten holiday runs from October 9 to October 11, a 3-day break
  • Bookings for regular and first-wave extra flights on this year's restricted Double Ten holiday routes to offshore islands (Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu) opened on August 10
  • For peak-period travel from Taiwan to the offshore islands, October 8 to October 10
  • Tickets for travel from the offshore islands back to Taiwan from October 10 to October 12

Companies mentioned：民航局、交通部民用航空局

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Education Ministry introduces new media literacy lesson plans to help students understand 小紅書 cybersecurity and scam risks

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 10 lesson plans are produced each year
  • There were 950 fraud cases related to 小紅書 in 2024
  • Losses exceeded NT$130 million

Companies mentioned：小紅書、LINE、國防大學、行政院打擊詐欺指揮中心、大陸委員會

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Trump says Nepal-Tibet floods are horrifying

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 390 people have died
  • More than 1,400 people are missing

Companies mentioned：美聯社

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Election banner of New Taipei council candidate damaged; police investigate after elderly man cuts it down and uses it as a farming mat

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • About 1.2 meters x 1.3 meters
  • 88-year-old man surnamed Hsieh

Companies mentioned：國民黨、新北市警察局、新店分局、江陵派出所、中央社

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台灣大: Tender offer for Systex to forge deep alliance; aims for enterprise services revenue of NT$100 billion within 3 years

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Overall enterprise services revenue could reach NT$100 billion within 3 years at the earliest
  • Valid tenders reached 106,174,796 shares
  • About 39%
  • Each 精誠 share can be exchanged for NT$92.5 in cash
  • The implied acquisition value is NT$189.5 per share
  • 精誠 closed at NT$182.5 on Aug. 27
  • A premium of more than NT$7 per share

Companies mentioned：台灣大、精誠資訊、台信電訊、公平交易委員會

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Flooding in Nepal and Tibet: Japan’s prime minister sends condolence letters to Chinese and Nepalese leaders

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sent letters on the 27th to Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang

Companies mentioned：日本經濟新聞

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Australian foreign minister: Rescue efforts in Nepal disaster areas are difficult; Australians missing rise to 39

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Number of missing Australians rises to 39
  • Australia has provided US$3.6 million in aid to affected communities
  • The disaster has killed at least 359 people along the Nepal-Tibet border

Companies mentioned：澳洲外交部、聯合國世界糧食計劃署、澳洲非政府組織

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