AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-28 21:00–24:00 JSThttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.htmlOne 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.en 時代雜誌2026百大AI人物 好萊塢名媛、參議員入列https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310736https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310736Fri, 28 Aug 2026 23:42:35 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taiwanese hardware and tool makers expand French operations, betting on reindustrialization prospectshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310735https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310735Fri, 28 Aug 2026 23:30:33 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Revenue plunges at 19 listed Chinese baijiu companies in first half as business climate index continues to slidehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310652https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310652Fri, 28 Aug 2026 23:17:31 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taiwan Lottery's Daily Cash 539 draw No. 115209: 1 top-prize ticket winshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310651https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310651Fri, 28 Aug 2026 23:08:29 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 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. 台灣白 collapse in 3rd quarter proves too much against Japan; Jones Cup women's team to face 泰國 for 5th placehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310649https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310649Fri, 28 Aug 2026 23:06:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taiwan Lottery Lotto draw No. 115083: no top-prize winnerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310650https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310650Fri, 28 Aug 2026 23:05:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Japan says it spent more than 3 trillion yen to support the yen, marking the largest monthly intervention on recordhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310528https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310528Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:53:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Blake delivers 6 scoreless innings in quality start, says pitching with a lead gives him a “freer mindset”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310527https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310527Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:42:20 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Rolling shutter malfunctions at Nan Ya Plastics plant in Taishan, New Taipei; 1 person electrocuted and dies after being rushed to hospitalhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310524https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310524Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:39:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Lions take the lead without a hit in the first inning, inspiring offense to beat the Rakuten Monkeys for 2nd straight winhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310522https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310522Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:35:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA China's new housing policy: mortgage terms can be as long as 40 yearshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310523https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310523Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:32:13 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 台達電's Thai subsidiary acquires machinery and equipmenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310521https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310521Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:32:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 川普 calls himself the greatest president; poll finds him more admired by Republicans than 雷根 and 林肯https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310520https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310520Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:24:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Cathay United Bank: Strong funding demand among Taiwanese companies as corporate loans grow 21% year over year in first halfhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310519https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310519Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:21:05 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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. 侯友宜 honors volunteer police, recalls joining 李四川 in restoring water and power and protecting public safetyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310518https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310518Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:18:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Recognized as the world's youngest reigning monarch, Uganda's Tooro king dies at 34 after 31 years on the thronehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310516https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310516Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:12:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Flooding in Nepal and Tibet leaves people dead; China accused of failing to issue timely warninghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310517https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310517Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:09:58 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taiwan Lottery Lotto draw No. 115083https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310390https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310390Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:50:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA US-Canada trade dispute escalates as Ottawa city council considers renaming Trump Avenuehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310391https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310391Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:48:53 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taiwan Lottery's Daily Cash 539 draw No. 115209https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310389https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310389Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:44:51 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Referendums on caning and traffic fines rejected; DPP says rubber-stamping proposals is not deliberationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310387https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310387Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:42:49 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 鮮活果汁-KY doubles first-half profit, with earnings per share of NT$8.98https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310388https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310388Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:41:47 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Torrential rain causes more than NT$170 million in agricultural losses, with guava crops hardest hithttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310385https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310385Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:38:45 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Cabinet: Strengthen resilience to demographic change; launch strategy to develop and recruit senior talenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310383https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310383Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:35:43 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 林安可第7轟出爐雙安5打點 登英雄訪問盼手感延續https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310384https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310384Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:32:40 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 台電: We have never delayed payments for construction projects; urge Fu Wei to properly address syndicated loan disputehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310326https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310326Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:26:38 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 資安院 launches product cybersecurity checks and vulnerability hunting program, offering companies NT$50,000 in subsidieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310327https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310327Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:25:36 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taiwan and India cooperate on AI transformation; Jiang Wen-ruo hopes to further improve investment environmenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310298https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310298Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:20:34 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan 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. Wei Hung-liang returns to the first team and grows steadier with each outing; Wang Po-jung urges him to "pitch boldly"https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310296https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310296Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:18:32 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Lin An-ko hits 3-run homer in first at-bat in Japan's pro league; 2 hits and 5 RBIs help Seibu winhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310297https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310297Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:18:30 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Economics Ministry: ICT products became top export category last year; exports to US surpassed those to China for first timehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310295https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310295Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:11:27 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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。 Xi-Trump meeting: SCMP says trade truce extension is almost certain; Chinese business leaders may join delegation to UShttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310285https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310285Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:05:25 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Jones Cup: 泰國女籃 loses 167 points across 2 games; coach says team learned a lothttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310223https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310223Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:59:23 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Referendum on traffic fines rejected; Huang Kuo-chang: We will pursue every available legal remedyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310224https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310224Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:59:21 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Nine-in-one elections to coincide with referendum to abolish nuclear-free homeland; Yu Ying-lung: Costs to rise by NT$810 millionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310162https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310162Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:55:32 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 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 swiftlyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310161https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310161Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:51:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAPresident 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https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310525https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310525Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:30:06 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310526https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310526Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESColopl 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”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310515https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310515Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Idol group “Baby Romance” confirmed to perform in Narutohttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310514https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310514Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES ＝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!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310513https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310513Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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 resultshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310452https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310452Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:50:23 +0900JapanPR TIMES Leafras marks its 25th anniversary. Building global infrastructure through “Sports & Social”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310386https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310386Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【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”!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310287https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310287Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Star-studded lineup revealed for “Ueno Zoku Summer Festival,” opening Sept. 19!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310286https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310286Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 『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!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310288https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310288Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:07:38 +0900JapanPR TIMES 株式会社ButterflyBase established (Aug. 28, 2026)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310289https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310289Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:05:50 +0900JapanPR TIMES GLI presents a free seminar for parents: “Want to nurture independence”—90 minutes to reflect on how to engage with childrenhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310294https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310294Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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 togetherhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310293https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310293Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【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】https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310292https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310292Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES “Retail Logistics Study Group” November meeting to bring together retail industry logistics executives and SCM heads | Funai Research Institute Supply Chain Consultinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310291https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310291Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310290https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310290Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Mudslide death toll continues to rise! Nepal says floods on Tibet border have killed 538https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310589https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310589Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:40:50 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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 horsehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310590https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310590Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:24:50 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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 Europehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310591https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310591Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:10:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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 Taipeihttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310592https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310592Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:08:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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 publicityhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310453https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310453Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:35:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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 outhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310454https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310454Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:30:36 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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 Commissionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310455https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310455Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:25:49 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310225https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310225Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:55:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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 Dayhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310226https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310226Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:43:54 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Su Chia-hui overtakes Lee Chuan-chuan by 5.6 percentage points in poll; blue legislator flags “strange figures”: Era News should explain its pollhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310227https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310227Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:29:14 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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 systemhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310229https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310229Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:09:23 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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-anhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310230https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310230Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:09:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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 firsthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310231https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310231Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:07:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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 reboundshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310234https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310234Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:31:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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 Awardshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310246https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310246Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:34:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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 planshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310247https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310247Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:33:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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 speechhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310529https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310529Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:41:12 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網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 timeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310392https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310392Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:00:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網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%https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310393https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310393Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:30:12 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網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 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310394https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310394Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:20:12 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網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 recordhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310163https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310163Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:52:01 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網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 2029https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310164https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310164Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:50:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網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 higherhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310165https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260828-21/index-en.html#n2310165Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:30:09 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網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.