# AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-28 21:00–24:00 JST

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 59 items from 3 sources; Japan, 16 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## 時代雜誌2026百大AI人物 好萊塢名媛、參議員入列

- Published: 2026-08-28T23:42:35+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608280333.aspx
- anchor: #n2310736
- Companies mentioned: 時代雜誌、SpaceX、OpenAI、Anthropic、亞馬遜公司、字節跳動、博通、輝達、超微、Meta

Facts:
- Within the next 10 years

## Taiwanese hardware and tool makers expand French operations, betting on reindustrialization prospects

- Published: 2026-08-28T23:30:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608280332.aspx
- anchor: #n2310735
- Companies mentioned: 金统立、鴻海科技集團、King Tony France、King Tony Europe、法商

Facts:
- Workforce in France has grown from fewer than 20 employees initially to more than 80 now

## Revenue plunges at 19 listed Chinese baijiu companies in first half as business climate index continues to slide

- Published: 2026-08-28T23:17:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202608280331.aspx
- anchor: #n2310652
- Companies mentioned: 山西汾酒、貴州茅台、五糧液、迎駕貢酒、金徽酒、珍酒李渡

Facts:
- The 19 listed Chinese baijiu companies posted combined operating revenue of 179.4 billion yuan in the first half
- Down 9.7 billion yuan year over year
- NT$45.6 billion
- A 5.1% contraction
- Combined net profit attributable to parent companies was 67.4 billion yuan
- Down 9.5 billion yuan from the same period last year
- A 12.3% decline
- The market climate index for the 2nd quarter of this year was 43.41
- Below the 50-point threshold for economic expansion
- 49.72 in the 4th quarter of 2025
- 47.32 in the 1st quarter of 2026

## Taiwan Lottery's Daily Cash 539 draw No. 115209: 1 top-prize ticket wins

- Published: 2026-08-28T23:08:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608280330.aspx
- anchor: #n2310651
- Companies mentioned: 台彩公司

The Taiwan Lottery's Daily Cash 539 draw No. 115209 was held, with 1 ticket winning the top prize of NT$8 million. Results for the 3-Star and 4-Star games were also announced.

Facts:
- 1 ticket won the top prize of NT$8 million in the Taiwan Lottery's Daily Cash 539 draw No. 115209.
- 191 tickets won the second prize in the Taiwan Lottery's Daily Cash 539 draw No. 115209, with NT$20,000 per ticket.
- 145 tickets won the first prize in the 3-Star game, with NT$5,000 per ticket.
- 40 tickets won the first prize in the 4-Star game, with NT$50,000 per ticket.

## 台灣白 collapse in 3rd quarter proves too much against Japan; Jones Cup women's team to face 泰國 for 5th place

- Published: 2026-08-28T23:06:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608280329.aspx
- anchor: #n2310649
- Companies mentioned: 台灣白、日本隊、泰國、台灣藍、黎巴嫩、韓國

Facts:
- Lost 81-65 at the final buzzer
- Song Rui-zhen led the team with 12 points
- Song Rui-zhen orchestrated the offense in the opening quarter, with the team trailing by just 2 points at 16-18
- Okamoto Miyu scored a team-high 18 points for 日本隊

## Taiwan Lottery Lotto draw No. 115083: no top-prize winner

- Published: 2026-08-28T23:05:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608280328.aspx
- anchor: #n2310650
- Companies mentioned: 台彩

Facts:
- 獎金新台幣341萬2673元

## Japan says it spent more than 3 trillion yen to support the yen, marking the largest monthly intervention on record

- Published: 2026-08-28T22:53:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608280327.aspx
- anchor: #n2310528
- Companies mentioned: 日本財務省、日本銀行、Bank of Japan、美國總統川普、Donald Trump、空軍一號、Air Force One

Facts:
- 日本政府在7月30日至本月26日間共動用15兆4000億日圓
- 日本政府在7月30日至本月26日間共動用15兆4000億日圓（約新台幣3兆500億元）
- 日圓在7月一度貶值至163.99兌1美元
- The yen rebounded to 157.40 against the US dollar that day
- The exchange rate today was 159.6 yen
- 促進日本能依雙方去年貿易協議在美國投資5500億美元

## Blake delivers 6 scoreless innings in quality start, says pitching with a lead gives him a “freer mindset”

- Published: 2026-08-28T22:42:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608280326.aspx
- anchor: #n2310527
- Companies mentioned: 統一7-ELEVEn獅隊、樂天桃猿隊

Facts:
- Strong outing with no runs allowed over 6 innings
- Teammates scored 3 runs in the first 2 innings
- His run support entering the game was just 2.04 per start
- He threw 94 pitches over 6 innings
- Gave up 6 hits.
- Recorded 6 strikeouts
- He earned his 5th win of the season
- The Lions won 4-0 at the final buzzer

## Rolling shutter malfunctions at Nan Ya Plastics plant in Taishan, New Taipei; 1 person electrocuted and dies after being rushed to hospital

- Published: 2026-08-28T22:39:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608280325.aspx
- anchor: #n2310524
- Companies mentioned: 南亞塑膠工業股份有限公司、林口長庚紀念醫院

Facts:
- A man surnamed Hsieh in his 30s
- At around 4 p.m.

## Lions take the lead without a hit in the first inning, inspiring offense to beat the Rakuten Monkeys for 2nd straight win

- Published: 2026-08-28T22:35:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608280324.aspx
- anchor: #n2310522
- Companies mentioned: 統一7-ELEVEn獅隊、樂天桃猿、台北大巨蛋

Facts:
- Won 4-0
- 6 scoreless innings
- His 5th win of the season
- He has made quality starts in 7 consecutive appearances

## China's new housing policy: mortgage terms can be as long as 40 years

- Published: 2026-08-28T22:32:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202608280323.aspx
- anchor: #n2310523
- Companies mentioned: 中國人民銀行、國家金融監督管理總局、商業銀行

Facts:
- The maximum term for personal home loans has been extended from 30 to 40 years

## 台達電's Thai subsidiary acquires machinery and equipment

- Published: 2026-08-28T22:32:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608283005.aspx
- anchor: #n2310521
- Companies mentioned: 台達電、泰達電、Delta Electronics（Thailand）Public Company Limited、CHROMA ATE INC.

Facts:
- The cumulative transaction value is about US$31.7 million
- Plans to invest 3.2 billion baht

## 川普 calls himself the greatest president; poll finds him more admired by Republicans than 雷根 and 林肯

- Published: 2026-08-28T22:24:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608280322.aspx
- anchor: #n2310520
- Companies mentioned: 川普、雷根、林肯、新聞週刊、CNN、SSRS、伊隆大學、獨立報、喬治城大學、紐約時報、拜登、歐巴馬、小布希、Harry Enten

Facts:
- About 53% of Republican voters say 川普（Donald Trump）is the Republican president they admire most
- 18% chose 雷根（Ronald Reagan）
- 8% chose 林肯（Abraham Lincoln）
- About 29% of Republican voters say 川普 is the best president in US history
- 林肯 received 25%
- 華盛頓（George Washington） received 14%
- Only about 1/3 of Americans approve of his job performance

## Cathay United Bank: Strong funding demand among Taiwanese companies as corporate loans grow 21% year over year in first half

- Published: 2026-08-28T22:21:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608280321.aspx
- anchor: #n2310519
- Companies mentioned: 國泰金、國泰世華銀行

國泰世華銀行 reported strong first-half financial results at its earnings briefing, with corporate loans surging 21% and driving profit growth. It expects tight market liquidity and a rising-rate environment, and has raised its full-year NIM outlook.

Facts:
- 國泰世華銀行's corporate loans grew 21% year over year in the first half
- 國泰世華銀行's first-half net profit after tax was NT$26.99 billion, up 15% year over year
- 國泰世華銀行 raised its full-year net interest margin (NIM) target to 1.63%-1.65%
- Foreign-currency loans outstanding totaled NT$378.3 billion in the first half, up 34% year over year

## 侯友宜 honors volunteer police, recalls joining 李四川 in restoring water and power and protecting public safety

- Published: 2026-08-28T22:18:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608280320.aspx
- anchor: #n2310518
- Companies mentioned: 侯友宜、李四川、新北市義勇警察大隊、陳汪全、新北市警察局

Facts:
- More than 400 illegal establishments
- 16 years ago

## Recognized as the world's youngest reigning monarch, Uganda's Tooro king dies at 34 after 31 years on the throne

- Published: 2026-08-28T22:12:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608280319.aspx
- anchor: #n2310516
- Companies mentioned: 烏干達土柔王國、金氏世界紀錄

Facts:
- He was 34
- Ascended to the throne at age 3
- Was not formally crowned until turning 18
- The population of Uganda's western Tooro region is about 2.1 million

## Flooding in Nepal and Tibet leaves people dead; China accused of failing to issue timely warning

- Published: 2026-08-28T22:09:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608280318.aspx
- anchor: #n2310517
- Companies mentioned: 自由日報、中國中央電視台、紐西蘭地質與核子科學研究所、加德滿都郵報

Facts:
- At least 538 people were killed
- The death toll from a landslide on the Tibetan side of the China-Nepal border has risen from 3 to 5
- Another 558 people remain missing
- A large mass of glacial ice fell from an elevation of about 5,200 meters

## Taiwan Lottery Lotto draw No. 115083

- Published: 2026-08-28T21:50:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608280317.aspx
- anchor: #n2310390
- Companies mentioned: 台彩

Facts:
- 09
- 44
- 36
- 26
- 20
- 23
- 04

## US-Canada trade dispute escalates as Ottawa city council considers renaming Trump Avenue

- Published: 2026-08-28T21:48:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608280316.aspx
- anchor: #n2310391
- Companies mentioned: 美國有線電視新聞網（CNN）、川普（Donald Trump）、歐巴馬（Obama）、塔可大道（Taco Avenue）、史泰登大道（Staten Way）、麥迪遜公園（Madison Park）、高譚私人巷（Gotham Private）、安大略湖（Lake Ontario）、美國湖（Lake America）、墨西哥灣（Gulf of Mexico）、美國灣（Gulf of America）、安大略大道（Ontario Avenue）、加拿大大道（Canada Avenue）、海狸大道（Beaver Avenue）、墨西哥灣大道（Gulf of Mexico Avenue）、加拿大雁大道（Canada Goose Avenue）、裴洛西大道（Pelosi Avenue）、蘿西歐唐納（Rosie O'Donnell）、蘿西歐唐納大道（Rosie O'Donnell Avenue）、川普湖（Trump Lake）

Facts:
- The residential street in Ottawa's Central Park neighborhood has been named after 川普 for about 25 years.

## Taiwan Lottery's Daily Cash 539 draw No. 115209

- Published: 2026-08-28T21:44:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608280315.aspx
- anchor: #n2310389
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、台彩

Facts:
- Winning number 36
- 3-Star winning number 829
- 4-Star winning number 1119

## Referendums on caning and traffic fines rejected; DPP says rubber-stamping proposals is not deliberation

- Published: 2026-08-28T21:42:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608280314.aspx
- anchor: #n2310387
- Companies mentioned: 中選會、民進黨、國民黨、民眾黨

Facts:
- The 中選會 committee met this afternoon to review 3 referendum proposals
- Don't dump the work on 23 million people

## 鮮活果汁-KY doubles first-half profit, with earnings per share of NT$8.98

- Published: 2026-08-28T21:41:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608280313.aspx
- anchor: #n2310388
- Companies mentioned: 鮮活果汁-KY、山姆會員商店、山姆超市

Facts:
- Net profit attributable to owners of the parent company was NT$321 million
- Up 118.87% year over year
- Earnings per share of NT$8.98
- Quarterly revenue of NT$1.506 billion
- Up 41.82% year over year
- Net profit attributable to owners of the parent company was NT$205 million
- Up 68.07% year over year
- Earnings per share of NT$5.74
- Revenue for the first half totaled NT$2.648 billion
- Up 47.33% year over year

## Torrential rain causes more than NT$170 million in agricultural losses, with guava crops hardest hit

- Published: 2026-08-28T21:38:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608280312.aspx
- anchor: #n2310385
- Companies mentioned: 農業部、農糧署、漁業署、畜牧司、林業及自然保育署

Facts:
- Agricultural disaster losses are estimated at about NT$170.97 million
- Chiayi County records the largest losses, at NT$46.34 million
- Losses totaled NT$28.37 million
- Crop damage affected 2,423 hectares
- Damage level of 21%
- Equivalent area with total crop losses: 514 hectares
- Affected area: 266 hectares
- Damage severity: 18%
- Equivalent area with total crop losses: 48 hectares
- Yunlin County reports NT$33.8 million in losses
- Kaohsiung City reports NT$31.27 million in losses
- Pingtung County reports NT$30.1 million in losses
- Tainan City reports NT$26.65 million in losses
- Livestock losses are estimated at NT$2.83 million
- Damage amount: 20

## Cabinet: Strengthen resilience to demographic change; launch strategy to develop and recruit senior talent

- Published: 2026-08-28T21:35:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608280311.aspx
- anchor: #n2310383
- Companies mentioned: 行政院、國發會、中央社

Facts:
- Total population to plunge 48% from 2026
- To just 12.15 million people
- The medium estimate is 94,000
- 每名兒少從0歲至18歲至少累積108萬元

## 林安可第7轟出爐雙安5打點 登英雄訪問盼手感延續

- Published: 2026-08-28T21:32:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608280310.aspx
- anchor: #n2310384
- Companies mentioned: 埼玉西武獅隊、樂天金鷲

Facts:
- 2 hits and 5 RBIs
- Beat 樂天金鷲 8-4
- Exit velocity of 182 kilometers per hour

## 台電: We have never delayed payments for construction projects; urge Fu Wei to properly address syndicated loan dispute

- Published: 2026-08-28T21:26:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608280309.aspx
- anchor: #n2310326
- Companies mentioned: 台電、富崴能源、森崴能源、中國信託商業銀行、Vestas

Facts:
- Syndicated loan agreement with a total credit limit of NT$21.475 billion

## 資安院 launches product cybersecurity checks and vulnerability hunting program, offering companies NT$50,000 in subsidies

- Published: 2026-08-28T21:25:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608280308.aspx
- anchor: #n2310327
- Companies mentioned: 資安院

Facts:
- NT$50,000 vulnerability bounty for each participating company
- Blue-team companies can register through Sept. 15

## Taiwan and India cooperate on AI transformation; Jiang Wen-ruo hopes to further improve investment environment

- Published: 2026-08-28T21:20:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608280307.aspx
- anchor: #n2310298

Taiwan Deputy Minister of Political Affairs 江文若 visited India and discussed strengthening industrial cooperation between the two countries. The goals are to build supply chain ties in anticipation of the AI transition and create a smoother investment environment.

Facts:
- Trade between Taiwan and India grew 56% year over year from January to July 2026
- There are currently about 350 Taiwanese businesses in India, creating 200,000 jobs there
- Taiwan-India trade totaled more than US$12.5 billion in 2025

## Wei Hung-liang returns to the first team and grows steadier with each outing; Wang Po-jung urges him to "pitch boldly"

- Published: 2026-08-28T21:18:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608280306.aspx
- anchor: #n2310296
- Companies mentioned: 中華職棒、台鋼雄鷹隊

Facts:
- ERA as high as 9.95
- ERA of just 1.93
- On-base percentage of 0.91
- Season ERA has also fallen to 3.96
- Made 17 appearances

## Lin An-ko hits 3-run homer in first at-bat in Japan's pro league; 2 hits and 5 RBIs help Seibu win

- Published: 2026-08-28T21:18:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608280305.aspx
- anchor: #n2310297
- Companies mentioned: 埼玉西武獅隊、樂天金鷲隊

Facts:
- A 3-run homer
- Won 8-4
- 29-year-old position player
- Hits 7th homer
- 2 hits drove in the team's first 5 runs
- Rallied for 4 runs in one inning
- 打擊率2成37

## Economics Ministry: ICT products became top export category last year; exports to US surpassed those to China for first time

- Published: 2026-08-28T21:11:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608280304.aspx
- anchor: #n2310295
- Companies mentioned: 經濟部、台灣

經濟部發布報告指出，受惠AI商機與產線回台，去年台灣資通產品躍居出口首位，美國成為最大出口市場。政府延長投資台灣方案至2027年以強化韌性。

Facts:
- ICT and audiovisual products accounted for 39.2% of exports
- Cumulative investment returning to Taiwan has reached NT$1.4978 trillion
- Approved foreign investment in Taiwan totaled US$13.92 billion in the first 7 months of this year
- Outbound investment totaled US$61.83 billion in the first 7 months of this year
- Domestic production ratio rose to 25.9%
- The shares shifting to ASEAN and the Americas also rose to 15% and 12.6%, respectively
- Bolstered by demand for advanced manufacturing processes and AI chips, the domestic production ratio for electronic products reached 66.4%
- 台灣去年出口金額達6400億美元新高
- Share of exports to the United States rose to 31%
- Surpassing China's and Hong Kong's 26.6%

## Xi-Trump meeting: SCMP says trade truce extension is almost certain; Chinese business leaders may join delegation to US

- Published: 2026-08-28T21:05:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202608280303.aspx
- anchor: #n2310285
- Companies mentioned: 中国企业、美国企业、投资委员会、贸易委员会

## Jones Cup: 泰國女籃 loses 167 points across 2 games; coach says team learned a lot

- Published: 2026-08-28T20:59:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608280302.aspx
- anchor: #n2310223
- Companies mentioned: 泰國女籃、韓國清州KB之星女子籃球隊

Facts:
- Lost by a total of 167 points in 2 preliminary games
- Lost to South Korea 40-112 today
- Lost to Taiwan Blue 25-120 yesterday
- Against South Korea's full-court press in the first quarter, scored just 1 point
- South Korea, by contrast, poured in 37 points
- Head coach Kim Wan-soo turned 50 today

## Referendum on traffic fines rejected; Huang Kuo-chang: We will pursue every available legal remedy

- Published: 2026-08-28T20:59:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608280301.aspx
- anchor: #n2310224
- Companies mentioned: 民眾黨、中選會

Facts:
- Nearly 3,000 people die in traffic accidents in Taiwan each year

## Nine-in-one elections to coincide with referendum to abolish nuclear-free homeland; Yu Ying-lung: Costs to rise by NT$810 million

- Published: 2026-08-28T20:55:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608280299.aspx
- anchor: #n2310162
- Companies mentioned: 中央選舉委員會（中選會）

The Central Election Commission approved a referendum proposal to "abolish the nuclear-free homeland"; it will be held alongside the nine-in-one elections on Nov. 28.

## Flood disaster on Nepal-Tibet border: President Lai expresses condolences and hopes reconstruction proceeds swiftly

- Published: 2026-08-28T20:51:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608280300.aspx
- anchor: #n2310161

President Lai Ching-te expressed concern and condolences after severe flash flooding struck the Nepal-Tibet border.

## Notice Regarding the Execution of a Capital and Business Alliance Agreement with ＳＢＩホールディングス株式会社

- Published: 2026-08-28T22:30:06+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000324.000030814.html
- anchor: #n2310525
- Companies mentioned: BASE株式会社、SBIホールディングス株式会社、SBINM合同会社、SBIネオメディアホールディングス株式会社、PAY株式会社、want.jp株式会社、株式会社Eストアー、Port株式会社

Facts:
- Number of shares equivalent to 20.00% of the total number of shares issued by the Company
- Capital: ¥8,847,540,000

## New merchandise for “Quiz RPG: The World of Mystic Wiz” and an in-person event announced! Full details revealed from the “Black Cat Festival 2026” official livestream!

- Published: 2026-08-28T22:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002029.000004473.html
- anchor: #n2310526
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社G-ant、KANGOL、株式会社栄通、ONKYO、タイトー

Colopl announced new merchandise and an in-person event for “The World of Mystic Wiz.” Numerous collaboration products will be released in 2026, aiming to strengthen engagement with fans.

## 櫻坂46’s Rei Ozono takes her first solo trip! An unexpected mishap at the destination she headed to “to see a heart mark”

- Published: 2026-08-28T22:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000243.000014935.html
- anchor: #n2310515
- Companies mentioned: ニッポン放送、犬塚製作所、櫻坂46

Facts:
- As guests from Aug. 25 (Tue.) to Aug. 28 (Fri.)
- Every Monday to Friday, 21:50–21:57

## Idol group “Baby Romance” confirmed to perform in Naruto

- Published: 2026-08-28T22:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003097.000038094.html
- anchor: #n2310514
- Companies mentioned: ノジマTリーグ、Bybe物語、バイビーロマンス、徳島県、徳島市、アミノバリューホール、ファンプラ

Facts:
- “ノジマTリーグ 2026-2027 Season in Naruto”
- Sept. 12 (Sat.) and 13 (Sun.), 2026

## ＝LOVE to perform live on テレビ朝日’s “MUSIC STATION,” singing their new song “Koi, Hajimemashita.” live! The talked-about song has entered the TOP10 on Apple Music’s daily “TOP100: Japan” chart!

- Published: 2026-08-28T22:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004987.000013546.html
- anchor: #n2310513
- Companies mentioned: ＝LOVE、テレビ朝日、Apple Music、TikTok、ビルボード、オリコン、Sony Music、Sony Music Studios Tokyo、BABEL LABEL、superbly inc.、COLORS、s**t kingz、north river、リスパ

Facts:
- Surpasses 2 cumulative streams
- Surpasses 2.3 billion total views on TikTok
- More than 500,000 copies shipped cumulatively
- More than 590,000 copies shipped on the first day
- Shipments exceed 600,000 copies
- Ranked 8th
- “Tokubecchu, Shite” at 21st
- “Gekiyaku Chudoku” at 61st
- “Zettai Idol Yamenai de” at 85th
- Price: 2,200 yen (tax included)
- Price: 1,800 yen (tax included)
- Price: 2,500 yen (tax included)
- Price: ¥1,200 (tax included)

## ノジマTリーグ 2026-2027 Official Match, held Aug. 28: 金沢ポート vs 琉球アスティーダ match results

- Published: 2026-08-28T21:50:23+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003100.000038094.html
- anchor: #n2310452
- Companies mentioned: ノジマTリーグ、金沢ポート、琉球アスティーダ

Facts:
- 3-1

## Leafras marks its 25th anniversary. Building global infrastructure through “Sports & Social”

- Published: 2026-08-28T21:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000118.000101475.html
- anchor: #n2310386
- Companies mentioned: リーフラス株式会社、Nasdaq

Facts:
- Approximately 70,700 school members
- Commissioned extracurricular sports programs at 381 schools nationwide
- Capital: ¥784,666,480

## 【グローイングドーン resolves to save Asuka…!】Synopsis and preview stills released for episode 45, “Brother and Sister,” of the TV anime “DIGIMON BEATBREAK”!

- Published: 2026-08-28T21:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000113.000160365.html
- anchor: #n2310287
- Companies mentioned: 東映アニメーション株式会社、フジテレビ、読売広告社、TVer、FOD、Prime Video、U-NEXT、dアニメストア、Hulu、DMM TV、ABEMA、TELASA、東映アニメチャンネル、バンダイチャンネル、Lemino、HAPPY動画、ビデックス

Facts:
- Episode 45
- Broadcast begins Aug. 30, airing every Sunday at 9 a.m.
- Catch-up streaming begins every Sunday at 9:30, immediately after the terrestrial broadcast
- 毎週水曜0:00より順次配信開始

## Star-studded lineup revealed for “Ueno Zoku Summer Festival,” opening Sept. 19!

- Published: 2026-08-28T21:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000901.000008567.html
- anchor: #n2310286
- Companies mentioned: UUUM株式会社、上野中央通り商店会、たっくーTVれいでぃお、一撃クラブ、ACTASIA

Facts:
- Sept. 19 (Sat.)–Sept. 23 (Wed., holiday), 2026
- 4,000 yen (tax included)
- More than 15,000 YouTube channels

## 『ゼンレスゾーンゼロ』 Ver. 3.2, “Secrets, the Past, and Them,” coming soon! New trait “Sharp Guard” debuts, and two members of フリンツ工房 join the fray!

- Published: 2026-08-28T21:07:38+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000442.000096124.html
- anchor: #n2310288
- Companies mentioned: HoYoverse、フリンツ工房、ヘーリオス研究所、空巡局、ギルタブルル、ゼンレスゾーンゼロ、原神、崩壊：スターレイル、崩壊3rd、未定事件簿、COGNOSPHERE

Facts:
- It was announced that 『ゼンレスゾーンゼロ』 Ver. 3.2, “Secrets, the Past, and Them,” will be officially released on Sept. 9.
- Log in during the version period to receive a total of 10 “Encrypted Master Tapes” and 10 “Bangboo Tickets.”
- The 14-day login event “Surprise Screening Project,” a special version campaign, lets players choose 1 “Delusion Angel” outfit to receive by completing the designated login missions.

## 株式会社ButterflyBase established (Aug. 28, 2026)

- Published: 2026-08-28T21:05:50+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000189877.html
- anchor: #n2310289
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ButterflyBase、株式会社EdFusion、株式会社HeroEgg、日本青年会議所、文部科学大臣

Facts:
- Established: Aug. 28, 2026
- I’m Nicole Kondo, and I was 13 at the time.

## GLI presents a free seminar for parents: “Want to nurture independence”—90 minutes to reflect on how to engage with children

- Published: 2026-08-28T21:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000190.000084467.html
- anchor: #n2310294
- Companies mentioned: Global Learner’s Institute、GLI、株式会社鏑木教育コンサルティング

Facts:
- A 90-minute participatory session
- Sept. 16, 2026

## HANA, 4EVE, and BINI to hold 3-act live show “ASIA POP GIRL FEST 2027.” Leading girl groups from Japan, Thailand, and the Philippines will bring the Asian music scene together

- Published: 2026-08-28T21:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000261.000118793.html
- anchor: #n2310293
- Companies mentioned: HANA、4EVE、BINI、Billboard JAPAN、88rising、MTV EMA、Recording Academy

Facts:
- Surpassed 100 million streams in just 3 months
- Reached 300 million views at an unprecedented pace
- A total of 8 songs have each surpassed 100 million streams
- Total streams surpass 1 billion
- Sold out the world’s largest indoor arena, the Philippine Arena (capacity over 50,000)

## 【Archive now available】Can you immediately say how many people are connected to your community?—Findings report on a survey of 242 municipalities nationwide released for free on YouTube【Relationship Population Visualization Project / 一般社団法人自治体DX推進協議会】

- Published: 2026-08-28T21:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000389.000132312.html
- anchor: #n2310292
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人自治体DX推進協議会、南魚沼市、愛・南魚沼みらい塾、yukinowa、国際大学GLOCOM

Facts:
- Survey findings based on responses from 242 municipalities across 46 prefectures nationwide
- 97.5% of municipalities are concerned about population decline and a shortage of people to support their communities
- Only 7.4% say they have “an overall grasp” of their relationship population in numerical terms
- 接点は1自治体あたり平均4.2チャネル
- Only 4.5% are able to continuously understand people’s “interests and true feelings”

## “Retail Logistics Study Group” November meeting to bring together retail industry logistics executives and SCM heads | Funai Research Institute Supply Chain Consulting

- Published: 2026-08-28T21:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001332.000059144.html
- anchor: #n2310291
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社船井総研サプライチェーンコンサルティング、日清食品株式会社、株式会社セブン-イレブン・ジャパン、株式会社ロジクリエイト

Facts:
- On Nov. 13, 2026
- 11:00～17:00
- Friday, Nov. 6, 2026
- Capital: 98 million yen

## PK shampoo announces 14 artists in the 2nd lineup and the venue for “PSYCHIC FES 2026,” taking place in Osaka’s Shinsaibashi on Nov. 28!

- Published: 2026-08-28T21:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005078.000019470.html
- anchor: #n2310290
- Companies mentioned: PK shampoo、FWWW.、ぴあ株式会社、日本コロムビア株式会社、株式会社ホリプロ、株式会社SYUNKAN、GREENS

Facts:
- 第2弾出演アーティストとして、アフターソウル / 8otto / CRAZY BLUES / 小林私 / sidenerds / 自爆 / SuU / 超☆社会的サンダル / トップシークレットマン / ナードマグネット / ハダカエフダ / Hue's / フリージアン / ルサンチマンの14組が発表となった
- The first “PSYCHIC FES 2023,” held in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Kabukicho in November 2023, featured a total of 28 artists and was a great success
- “PSYCHIC FES 2024” was held in August 2024 at live music venues across Osaka’s Shinsaibashi district. A total of 44 artists came together, and tickets sold out
- Advance tickets: DAY ¥7,700 / DAY (U18) ¥5,500 / NIGHT ¥4,400 / ALL ¥9,900, standing
- Advance tickets: DAY ¥7,700 / DAY (U18) ¥5,500 / NIGHT ¥4,4

## Mudslide death toll continues to rise! Nepal says floods on Tibet border have killed 538

- Published: 2026-08-28T22:40:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11160214
- anchor: #n2310589

A landslide disaster struck the border between Nepal and Tibet, China, leaving 538 dead and 558 missing. Climate change has been cited as a contributing factor.

## Bull market turns bearish in September? Expert reveals ETF "3-stage allocation strategy"; this industry may be AI's next dark horse

- Published: 2026-08-28T22:24:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11160199
- anchor: #n2310590
- Companies mentioned: 國泰、中信、莫德納

Taiwanese financial expert 林昌興 analyzed sharp shifts in fund flows into active Taiwan stock ETFs. He said the end of August does not necessarily signal a turn into a bear market and recommended sticking to the 433 principle. He identified biotechnology as the next growth area for AI.

## Norway's new King Haakon the Eighth takes the throne! Harald the Fifth, 89, dies, adding another "future queen" to Europe

- Published: 2026-08-28T22:10:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11160211
- anchor: #n2310591

Norway’s King Harald 5 (89) died, and Crown Prince Haakon acceded as the new King Haakon 8. His eldest daughter, Princess Ingrid Alexandra (22), moved to 1st in line to the throne. The royal family also faces challenges, including a sex-crime conviction involving a stepchild and reports about ties to Epstein.

## Blue-white alliance collapses in Zhubei! Ko Wen-je warns negative sentiment could spill over into Yilan and New Taipei

- Published: 2026-08-28T22:08:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11160210
- anchor: #n2310592
- Companies mentioned: 台灣民眾黨、國民黨

The blue-white alliance has fallen apart in the Zhubei mayoral election, with the Taiwan People's Party backing Chiu Chen-yuan. Ko Wen-je warned that negative sentiment could spread to Yilan and New Taipei.

## Su Chiao-hui's latest approval rating leads Lee Chuan-chuan by 5.6 percentage points; Chen Feng-hsin points to a "key question": This is not a poll, but publicity

- Published: 2026-08-28T21:35:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11160167
- anchor: #n2310453
- Companies mentioned: 年代民調中心、中天新聞

An Era News poll shows Su Chia-hui leading Lee Chuan-chuan by 5.6% in the New Taipei mayoral election, but Chen Feng-hsin questioned the sample composition and question design, saying the survey was political propaganda rather than a genuine poll, sparking controversy.

## Even blue-and-white nominees on the Central Election Commission are not backing caning! CEC approves only 1 referendum proposal; KMT and TPP caucuses lash out

- Published: 2026-08-28T21:30:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11160203
- anchor: #n2310454
- Companies mentioned: 中央選挙委員会、国民党、民众党

The Central Election Commission approved only the proposal to abolish the “non-nuclear family” among 3 referendum proposals, rejecting proposals on caning and traffic penalties. 国民党 and 民众党 strongly criticized the move as “suppressing public opinion.”

## Who is next? Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli removed from posts as vice chairman and member of the CCP Central Military Commission

- Published: 2026-08-28T21:25:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11160208
- anchor: #n2310455

China’s National People’s Congress Standing Committee removed Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli from key military commission posts. The major personnel shake-up among senior military leaders is seen as reflecting efforts to tighten Xi Jinping’s control over the military.

## 不再信任美國核保護傘？南韓民調近7成支持擁有核武，國防自主聲浪愈發高漲

- Published: 2026-08-28T20:55:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11160207
- anchor: #n2310225
- Companies mentioned: ガロップ韓国、彭博、美聯社

A South Korean public opinion poll found that 65% support their country acquiring nuclear weapons, amid growing distrust of the U.S. nuclear umbrella. The decision by President Donald Trump to scale back military exercises has had an impact, accelerating moves toward greater South Korean defense autonomy.

## Tainan Station to accept mobile payments and offer guidance in four languages! Railway Bureau: First phase of underground railway to open after National Day

- Published: 2026-08-28T20:43:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11160196
- anchor: #n2310226

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## Su Chia-hui overtakes Lee Chuan-chuan by 5.6 percentage points in poll; blue legislator flags “strange figures”: Era News should explain its poll

- Published: 2026-08-28T20:29:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11160177
- anchor: #n2310227
- Companies mentioned: 年代民調センター

An Era News poll shows Su Chia-hui leading Lee Chuan-chuan by 5.6%, but Hung Meng-kai questioned an anomaly in the sample-size totals, fueling debate over the poll’s credibility and highlighting the need for transparency in election polling.

## Xi Jinping’s AI strategy revealed! Kevin Rudd warns China is seeking to build a “superpower” outside the free-market system

- Published: 2026-08-28T20:09:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11160202
- anchor: #n2310229

Former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd warned that China is seeking to use AI to build an economic model outside the free market. This is part of the Xi Jinping administration’s “new quality productive forces” strategy.

## Has Su Chia-hui overtaken him in the polls? Hsieh Han-ping points to Lee Chuan-chuan’s biggest advantage: TPP support for him exceeds its backing for Chiang Wan-an

- Published: 2026-08-28T20:09:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11160159
- anchor: #n2310230
- Companies mentioned: 年代民調中心、中天新聞

A New Taipei mayoral poll shows Su Chia-hui leading Lee Chuan-chuan by 5.6%, but Hsieh Han-ping says Lee works closely with the Taiwan People’s Party and has solid local support, making blue-and-white unity a key variable.

## Why did the blue-and-white alliance in Zhubei fall apart? Huang Shih-hsiu recounts Hsu Hsin-ying’s “broken promise”: Huang Kuo-chang was wrong not to sound people out first

- Published: 2026-08-28T20:07:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11160179
- anchor: #n2310231

The blue-and-white alliance in the Zhubei mayoral election fell apart. Huang Shih-hsiu accused Hsu Hsin-ying of breaking her promise, leading to the collapse of cooperation between the Taiwan People’s Party and the Kuomintang and raising questions about political integrity.

## ISC analyzes study-abroad strategies in the AI era as major-company hiring rebounds

- Published: 2026-08-28T19:31:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11160204
- anchor: #n2310234
- Companies mentioned: ISC国際学生センター、シドニー大学、キングス・カレッジ・ロンドン、マッコーリー大学、バーミンガム大学、シェフィールド大学、ダラム大学

Advances in AI are changing corporate hiring strategies and affecting students’ study-abroad choices. ISC国際学生センター emphasized the importance of skills that cannot be replaced by AI.

## 《台中通TCPASS》 wins international recognition again, taking silver at the APSAA Asia-Pacific Sustainability Action Awards

- Published: 2026-08-28T18:34:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11160206
- anchor: #n2310246
- Companies mentioned: 財團法人台灣永續能源研究基金會

The Taichung City Government’s 《台中通TCPASS》 won silver at the 2026 APSAA Asia-Pacific Sustainability Action Awards, showcasing its international achievements in digital governance and social inclusion and marking an important milestone for smart-city development.

## Flagship audiovisual experience in the making: Taichung Popular Audio-Visual Center unveils theater plans

- Published: 2026-08-28T18:33:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11160205
- anchor: #n2310247
- Companies mentioned: 威秀影城、威剛科技、中臺流行影音中心股份有限公司

The Taichung City Government announced a partnership with private companies to bring 威秀影城 and advanced audiovisual technology to the Taichung Popular Audio-Visual Center, creating a flagship entertainment venue and strengthening ties across the film and television industry while promoting culture.

## U.S. stocks in morning trading: Major indexes mixed as market awaits Powell’s Jackson Hole speech

- Published: 2026-08-28T22:41:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6590937
- anchor: #n2310529
- Companies mentioned: PayPal、Affirm、Gap、Marvell、Nvidia、Meta、Alphabet、Oracle

U.S. stocks were mixed as investors stayed on the sidelines ahead of the Jackson Hole meeting. A pause in gains for AI-related stocks and investor caution ahead of remarks by Powell contributed to the moves.

## Earnings: AI memory shortage proves a windfall! ChangXin Memory Technologies’ H1 revenue surges nearly 10 times

- Published: 2026-08-28T22:00:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6591001
- anchor: #n2310392
- Companies mentioned: 三星電子、SK海力士、美光、騰訊、蘋果、摩根士丹利、高盛

Chinese memory chipmaker 長鑫存储 saw H1 revenue surge 10-fold amid a memory shortage driven by AI demand, and its stock also soared after its IPO. The technology gap and U.S. sanctions remain challenges.

## Earnings: Exports come to BYD’s rescue! Second-quarter profit jumps nearly 30%

- Published: 2026-08-28T21:30:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6590943
- anchor: #n2310393
- Companies mentioned: 小米、小鵬汽車、XPeng、EU

Chinese EV giant BYD rebounded in the 2nd quarter, with net profit rising 29.8% year over year. Expanding overseas sales and sales of higher-priced models were the main drivers of the recovery, offsetting weakness in the Chinese market.

## Prediction markets see Anthropic challenging SpaceX for the biggest IPO of 2026

- Published: 2026-08-28T21:20:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6590792
- anchor: #n2310394
- Companies mentioned: SpaceX、Meta、Microsoft、Amazon、Alphabet

Prediction markets put the odds at 63% that AI company Anthropic will go public in 2026 at a valuation exceeding SpaceX’s. Rapidly growing revenue and backing from major tech companies are contributing factors, though concerns have also been raised about an overly high valuation.

## Japan goes all out to save the yen! Nearly a hundred billion dollars spent in a month, setting a record

- Published: 2026-08-28T20:52:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6590944
- anchor: #n2310163
- Companies mentioned: SMBC日興証券

The Japanese government spent 15.4 trillion yen over the past 1 month, with the Bank of Japan and the U.S. Treasury coordinating currency intervention. The first joint intervention since 1998 sent a warning to speculators.

## SK海力士 expands U.S. footprint; $4 billion wafer fab expected to begin mass production in 2029

- Published: 2026-08-28T20:50:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6590791
- anchor: #n2310164
- Companies mentioned: SK海力士、輝達、微軟、Alphabet、三星電子、美光科技

SK海力士 announced plans to invest more than $4 billion to build a wafer fab in Indiana, with mass production of next-generation HBM4E memory expected to begin in 2029 to meet surging AI demand. The project also has U.S. government funding support.

## PIMCO: AI financing is “too much, too fast,” pushing bond yields higher

- Published: 2026-08-28T20:30:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6590782
- anchor: #n2310165
- Companies mentioned: Amazon、Alphabet

Pimco said excessive debt issuance to fund AI investment is pushing up bond yields. However, this is creating long-term investment opportunities, and current yields are at attractive levels.