# AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-29 03:00–06:00 JST｜Page 1 of 2

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 75 items from 9 sources; Taiwan, 72 items from 9 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-08-29T05:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260828200048_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n2316295
- Companies mentioned: 諏訪之瀬島

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 2
- 09:00 on the 29th
- 12:00
- 21:00 on the 29th
- 24:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-08-29T05:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260828200045_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n2316294

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 2
- 09:00 on the 29th
- 12:00
- 21:00 on the 29th
- 24:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-08-29T05:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260828200042_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n2316293

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 2
- 09:00 on the 29th
- 12:00
- 21:00 on the 29th
- 24:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-08-29T05:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260828200038_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n2316292

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 3
- 09:00 on the 29th
- 12:00
- 21:00 on the 29th
- 24:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-08-29T05:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260828200034_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n2316291

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 3
- 09:00 on the 29th
- 12:00
- 21:00 on the 29th
- 24:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-08-29T05:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260828200030_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n2316290
- Companies mentioned: 雌阿寒岳

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 2
- 09:00 on the 29th
- 12:00
- 21:00 on the 29th
- 24:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-08-29T05:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260828200052_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n2316289
- Companies mentioned: 霧島山、新燃岳

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 2
- 09:00 on the 29th
- 12:00
- 21:00 on the 29th
- 24:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-08-29T02:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260828170045_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n2316301
- Companies mentioned: 口永良部島

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 2
- 09:00 on the 29th
- 12:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-08-29T02:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260828170037_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n2316299

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 3
- 29th
- 09:00
- 12:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-08-29T02:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260828170033_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n2316298

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 3
- 29th
- 09:00
- 12:00

## Information on epicenter and seismic intensity

- Published: 2026-08-28T23:34:46+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260828143446_0_VXSE53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n2316303

Facts:
- Around 23:31 on the 28th

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-08-28T23:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260828140048_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- Original 2: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260828170048_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n2316310
- 2 identical notices
- Companies mentioned: 諏訪之瀬島

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 2
- 09:00 on the 29th
- 12:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-08-28T23:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260828140044_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n2316309

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 2
- 09:00 on the 29th
- 12:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-08-28T23:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260828140041_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- Original 2: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260828170041_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n2316308
- 2 identical notices
- Companies mentioned: 薩摩硫黄島

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 2
- 29th
- 09:00
- 12:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-08-28T23:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260828140037_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n2316307

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 3
- 29th
- 09:00
- 12:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-08-28T23:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260828140033_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n2316306

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 3
- 29th
- 09:00
- 12:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-08-28T23:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260828140030_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- Original 2: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260828170030_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n2316305
- 2 identical notices

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 2
- 29th
- 09:00
- 12:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-08-28T23:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260828140052_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- Original 2: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260828170052_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n2316304
- 2 identical notices

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 2
- 09:00
- 12:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-08-28T20:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260828110045_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n2316317

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 2
- 21:00 on the 28th
- 24:00
- 09:00 on the 29th
- 12:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-08-28T20:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260828110042_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n2316316

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 2
- From 21:00 to 24:00 on the 28th
- From 09:00 to 12:00 on the 29th

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-08-28T20:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260828110038_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n2316315

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 3
- 21:00 on the 28th
- 24:00
- 09:00 on the 29th
- 12:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-08-28T20:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260828110034_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n2316314

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 3
- 21:00 on the 28th
- 24:00
- 09:00 on the 29th
- 12:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-08-28T20:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260828110030_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n2316313

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 2
- From 21:00 to 24:00 on the 28th
- From 09:00 to 12:00 on the 29th

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-08-28T20:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260828110052_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n2316312

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 2
- From 21:00 to 24:00 on the 28th
- From 09:00 to 12:00 on the 29th

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-08-28T20:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260828110049_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n2316311

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 2
- From 21:00 to 24:00 on the 28th
- From 09:00 to 12:00 on the 29th

## Information on epicenter and seismic intensity

- Published: 2026-08-28T19:15:57+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260828101557_0_VXSE53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n2316318

## Baihe Reservoir (releasing water into the Jishui River): controlled water release (Tainan City)

- Published: 2026-08-29T05:08:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=WRA_ReservoirWarn_20260829040840_0000&info=20032856
- anchor: #n2316319
- Companies mentioned: 水利署

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-08-29T04:08:40
- Expiration time: 2026-08-29T07:09:00

## Lingya Rain Gauge Station warning lifted (Kaohsiung City)

- Published: 2026-08-29T05:07:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=WRA_FloodWarn_20260829040730_0002&info=20032854
- anchor: #n2316322
- Companies mentioned: 水利署

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-08-29T04:07:30
- Expiration time: 2026-08-29T07:08:00

## Lingya Rain Gauge Station warning lifted (Kaohsiung City)

- Published: 2026-08-29T05:07:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=WRA_FloodWarn_20260829040730_0001&info=20032855
- anchor: #n2316321
- Companies mentioned: 水利署

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-08-29T04:07:30
- Expiration time: 2026-08-29T07:08:00

## Lingya Rain Gauge Station warning lifted (Kaohsiung City)

- Published: 2026-08-29T05:07:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=WRA_FloodWarn_20260829040730_0000&info=20032853
- anchor: #n2316320
- Companies mentioned: 水利署

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-08-29T04:07:30
- Expiration time: 2026-08-29T07:08:00

## Real-time thunderstorm information (Pingtung County, Kaohsiung City)

- Published: 2026-08-29T04:21:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=cwa.gov.tw_thunderstorm_20260829032039_000&info=20032852
- anchor: #n2316323
- Companies mentioned: 中央氣象署

Facts:
- Pingtung County and its coastal areas (21 townships in total)
- Kaohsiung City and its coastal areas (30 townships in total)
- Effective time: 2026-08-29T03:20:00
- Expiration time: 2026-08-29T04:49:00

## Liyutan Reservoir (discharge into Jingshan Creek): free overflow (Miaoli County, Taichung City)

- Published: 2026-08-29T04:18:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=WRA_ReservoirWarn_20260829031840_0000&info=20032851
- anchor: #n2316324
- Companies mentioned: 水利署

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-08-29T03:18:40
- Expiration time: 2026-08-29T06:19:00

## Flood sensor threshold reached (Kaohsiung City)

- Published: 2026-08-29T03:57:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=WRA_floodSensor_20260829025700_0001&info=20032846
- anchor: #n2316326
- Companies mentioned: 遠東ABC

Facts:
- Flood depth has fallen below 10 centimeters

## Flood sensor threshold reached（Pingtung County）

- Published: 2026-08-29T03:57:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=WRA_floodSensor_20260829025700_0000&info=20032847
- anchor: #n2316325
- Companies mentioned: 水利署

Facts:
- Flood depth has reached 10 centimeters or more

## Tsengwen Reservoir (releasing water into the Tsengwen River): controlled water release (Chiayi County, Tainan City)

- Published: 2026-08-29T03:38:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=WRA_ReservoirWarn_20260829023840_0000&info=20032844
- anchor: #n2316327
- Companies mentioned: 水利署

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-08-29T02:38:40
- Expiration time: 2026-08-29T05:39:00

## Heavy rain advisory (Pingtung County, Kaohsiung City, Tainan City)

- Published: 2026-08-28T22:33:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=CWA-Weather_extremely-rain_202608282133001&info=20032832
- anchor: #n2316328
- Companies mentioned: 中央氣象署

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-08-28T21:30:00
- Expiration time: 2026-08-29T11:00:00

## Water outage (Kaohsiung City)

- Published: 2026-08-28T21:10:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202608282010&info=20032827
- anchor: #n2316329
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

Facts:
- 250mmPVCP

## High-temperature advisory (Taoyuan City, New Taipei City, Taipei City)

- Published: 2026-08-28T18:31:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=CWA-Weather_heat_202608281731001&info=20032817
- anchor: #n2316330
- Companies mentioned: 中央氣象署

Facts:
- Tomorrow (29)
- Effective time: 2026-08-28T17:30:00
- Expiration time: 2026-08-29T17:00:00

## Water Outage (Changhua County)

- Published: 2026-08-28T18:10:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202608281710&info=20032814
- anchor: #n2316331
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-08-28T16:58:32
- Expiration time: 2026-08-29T16:00:00

## Water outage (Kaohsiung City)

- Published: 2026-08-28T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202608281700&info=20032813
- anchor: #n2316333
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-08-28T16:51:27
- Expiration time: 2026-08-29T16:30:00

## Water Outage (Tainan City)

- Published: 2026-08-28T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202608281700&info=20032812
- anchor: #n2316332
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-08-28T16:56:24
- Expiration time: 2026-08-29T17:00:00

## Water Outage (Changhua County)

- Published: 2026-08-28T17:50:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202608281650&info=20032811
- anchor: #n2316334
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-08-28T16:42:56
- Expiration time: 2026-08-29T18:00:00

## Water Outage (Tainan City)

- Published: 2026-08-28T17:40:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202608281640&info=20032809
- anchor: #n2316335
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-08-28T15:05:46
- Expiration time: 2026-09-02T16:00:00

## Water outage (Yunlin County)

- Published: 2026-08-28T17:20:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202608281620&info=20032805
- anchor: #n2316337
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-08-28T14:22:17
- Expiration time: 2026-09-02T18:00:00

## Water outage (Yunlin County)

- Published: 2026-08-28T17:20:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202608281620&info=20032806
- anchor: #n2316336
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

Facts:
- 115年 Aug. 31
- 08:00~18:00

## Water outage (Taitung County)

- Published: 2026-08-28T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202608281400&info=20032772
- anchor: #n2316338
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-08-28T13:49:34
- Expiration time: 2026-08-31T17:00:00

## Water outage (Kaohsiung City)

- Published: 2026-08-28T14:50:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202608281350&info=20032768
- anchor: #n2316339
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-08-28T13:41:47
- Expiration time: 2026-09-04T17:30:00

## Water outage (Kaohsiung City)

- Published: 2026-08-28T14:40:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202608281340&info=20032764
- anchor: #n2316341
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-08-28T13:33:43
- Expiration time: 2026-09-02T17:30:00

## Water outage (Kaohsiung City)

- Published: 2026-08-28T14:40:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202608281340&info=20032765
- anchor: #n2316340
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-08-28T13:35:13
- Expiration time: 2026-09-03T17:30:00

## Water Outage (Tainan City)

- Published: 2026-08-28T10:30:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202608280930&info=20032659
- anchor: #n2316344
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-08-28T08:15:29
- Expiration time: 2026-08-31T18:00:00

## Water Outage (Tainan City)

- Published: 2026-08-28T09:50:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202608280850&info=20032611
- anchor: #n2316343
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-08-28T08:41:47
- Expiration time: 2026-08-31T17:00:00

## Water Outage (Tainan City)

- Published: 2026-08-28T09:50:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202608280850&info=20032612
- anchor: #n2316342
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-08-28T08:43:06
- Expiration time: 2026-09-01T17:00:00

## Endangered miniature frog spotted in South African racetrack wetland; conservation groups seek protected-area status

- Published: 2026-08-28T22:12:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/824647
- anchor: #n2316769

Facts:
- A wetland covering 52 hectares in the center
- The miniature frog is less than 2 centimeters long
- There are about 11 different amphibian species here
- 27 different mammal species
- About 100 to 110 different bird species

## Iceland to hold referendum tomorrow on resuming EU accession talks, 13 years after abandoning negotiations

- Published: 2026-08-28T22:07:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/824651
- anchor: #n2316768
- Companies mentioned: 歐盟、北約

Facts:
- Those favoring a resumption of talks still lead narrowly with 51.3%
- 1年半到2年的協商

## 挪威 King Harald V dies; Crown Prince Haakon succeeds to the throne

- Published: 2026-08-28T22:00:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/824652
- anchor: #n2316767
- Companies mentioned: 挪威、奧斯陸、奧斯陸大學醫院、法國、馬克宏

Facts:
- 35 years on the throne

## ¥200 million luxury watch robbery in Nakano, Tokyo, solved; 2 Chilean suspects arrested in Osaka

- Published: 2026-08-28T21:59:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/824656
- anchor: #n2316764
- Companies mentioned: 百達翡麗、理查米爾、NHK、中野百老匯

Facts:
- 2 men
- NT$40 million
- 數10秒
- 1隻百達翡麗
- 3隻理查米爾

## Italy plans fines for pedestrians using phones while crossing; pedestrian groups say it gets priorities backward

- Published: 2026-08-28T21:55:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/824653
- anchor: #n2316766
- Companies mentioned: 義大利政府、行人權益協會、薩薩里市

Facts:
- Pedestrians using a phone or tablet while crossing the road will face a 75-euro fine
- Fatal traffic accidents in Italy are up 10% this year (2026)

## Inquiry panel finds bullying of subordinates; 橫濱市長 resigns

- Published: 2026-08-28T21:52:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/824654
- anchor: #n2316765
- Companies mentioned: 橫濱市長、橫濱市府

Facts:
- 7 actions were found to constitute serious workplace bullying
- A mayoral by-election is expected within 50 days

## 15 killed in explosion at 俄羅斯石化廠; most were Chinese workers

- Published: 2026-08-28T21:50:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/824657
- anchor: #n2316763
- Companies mentioned: 俄羅斯石化廠、哥倫比亞官方

Facts:
- 15 people killed
- 30,000 hectares of forest
- 35 animals survive

## 國發會 estimates newborns will fall below 100,000 this year; Taiwan's population to shrink to 12.15 million in 50 years

- Published: 2026-08-28T21:40:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/824643
- anchor: #n2316773
- Companies mentioned: 國發會、勞動與發展協會

Facts:
- Just 94,000 newborns
- Taiwan's total population still stands at 23.19 million this year
- To fall below 20 million for the first time in 2045
- To fall to just 17.51 million in 2055
- Average age of mothers at first birth: 31.8
- Up 4.1 years compared with 2005

## Flight attendant Zhang Zhenyun pitches 2 scoreless innings to help Taiwan's women's baseball team reach the World Cup finals

- Published: 2026-08-28T21:35:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/824625
- anchor: #n2316786
- Companies mentioned: 中華女子棒球隊、航空公司

Facts:
- Pitched 2 innings
- Recorded 2 strikeouts
- 3 years ago
- 1 month of training camp

## Taichung high school girl takes couple photos with boyfriend, spending nearly NT$120,000; parents say contract is invalid

- Published: 2026-08-28T21:34:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/824627
- anchor: #n2316785
- Companies mentioned: 逢甲夜市、台中市府、台中市消费者服务中心

Facts:
- The 2 spent NT$118,000
- Student Lee signed a contract and paid a NT$18,000 booking fee for the photo shoot
- The company let them choose nearly 70 photos

## 10 French institutions take part in SEMICON to deepen Taiwan-France semiconductor cooperation

- Published: 2026-08-28T21:33:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/824629
- anchor: #n2316784
- Companies mentioned: 法國在台協會、信越化學、勝高株式會社、東京應化工業、台積電、Sony

Facts:
- This year's French Pavilion will bring together 10 major French companies and research institutions

## 中選會 reviews referendum proposals from 立法院; only “abolish the nuclear-free homeland” passes

- Published: 2026-08-28T21:31:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/824640
- anchor: #n2316776
- Companies mentioned: 中選會、立法院、國民黨、台北市選委會

Facts:
- The latest estimate is that a single referendum proposal will add about NT$810 million in costs
- More than 11,000 local public officials are expected to be elected

## 光澤醫美 hidden-camera case investigation completed; 9 people, including 2 managers and a surveillance-camera vendor, indicted

- Published: 2026-08-28T21:29:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/824639
- anchor: #n2316777
- Companies mentioned: 光澤集團、光澤醫美

Facts:
- 8 branches in New Taipei City and Taipei City
- 光澤集團 has as many as 48 branches across Taiwan
- 對陳、唐2人分處16年以上、14年以上徒刑

## Arctic “斑翅冬大蚊” invades Antarctica; scholars fear it could force penguins to relocate within 20 years

- Published: 2026-08-28T21:28:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/824631
- anchor: #n2316782
- Companies mentioned: 智利霍恩角國際研究中心

Facts:
- Temperatures have risen by nearly 3℃
- Within 20 years

## Taiwan moves toward a super-aged society; 衛福部 plans tiered visits for seniors living alone

- Published: 2026-08-28T21:26:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/824641
- anchor: #n2316775
- Companies mentioned: 衛福部、內政部、社福團體、台北市大安區古莊里

Facts:
- Taiwan has 4.573 million people aged 65 and older
- Of these, 1.182 million live alone
- More than one-quarter of the total (25.8%)
- About 572,000 are elderly couples living together
- 12.5%
- Only 55,000 people are registered as needing care

## 國健署 increases IVF subsidies; civic groups say barriers to having children should be lowered first

- Published: 2026-08-28T21:18:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/824642
- anchor: #n2316774
- Companies mentioned: 國健署、衛福部、宜蘊醫療國際、台灣生育改革行動聯盟

Facts:
- In future, for wives undergoing treatment who are under 40, the maximum subsidy will rise from the current NT$100,000 to NT$150,000
- For those aged 40 to under 45, it will rise to NT$130,000
- Maternity insurance benefits will be topped up to NT$100,000 per birth
- Marriage leave increased to 14 days
- Maternity leave extended to 12 weeks
- Paternity leave increased to 14 days
- Monthly growth allowance of NT$5,000 for each person aged 0 to 18
- Taiwan and South Korea devote roughly 1% of overall GDP to “pro-natal resources,” putting them at similar levels

## Rules for the Whistleblower Protection Act announced and take effect, retroactive to July 22 last year

- Published: 2026-08-28T21:12:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/824638
- anchor: #n2316778
- Companies mentioned: 台水、台電、中油

Facts:
- To date, the Agency Against Corruption has received 64 reports, according to statistics.
- A minimum reward is also guaranteed for reports: 10% of the total fines and other penalties imposed on the person exposed.

## Research vessel Xiangyanghong 3 spotted off Kaohsiung; scholar says it may be collecting hydrographic data

- Published: 2026-08-28T21:10:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/824635
- anchor: #n2316781
- Companies mentioned: 向阳红3号、同济号、向阳红22、海絲路6號、藍海201、全球防衛雜誌

Facts:
- 77.6 nautical miles southwest of the entrance to Kaohsiung Port
- 60 nautical miles east of Green Island

## Active monsoon trough creates a “typhoon nursery”; more typhoons are expected to form in succession

- Published: 2026-08-28T21:07:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/824636
- anchor: #n2316780
- Companies mentioned: 台灣整合防災工程顧問公司

Facts:
- Accumulated rainfall reached 330 millimeters
- Accumulated rainfall in the mountainous areas of Chiayi and Kaohsiung also exceeded 100 to 200 millimeters
- About 1 week to 10 days of continuous rainfall

## Saudel’s outer circulation brings torrential rain; flooding reported in many townships in Pingtung

- Published: 2026-08-28T21:06:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/824637
- anchor: #n2316779
- Companies mentioned: 聯營公司

Facts:
- This isn’t the first time it has flooded; this is the third time this year

## Nepal floods leave nearly 500 dead; Taiwanese volunteer group arrives to deliver supplies

- Published: 2026-08-28T21:02:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/824644
- anchor: #n2316772
- Companies mentioned: 佛教慈濟基金會、中華民國紅十字會

Facts:
- More than 1,000 people are missing

## Water level rises in Nepal’s glacial lake; risk of breach could increase over the coming week

- Published: 2026-08-28T20:59:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/824645
- anchor: #n2316771
- Companies mentioned: 尼泊爾國家災害管理當局、中國水利部、中國央視

Facts:
- The lake’s water volume had exceeded 2.5 million cubic meters by the 28th
- About 3 million cubic meters of water are expected to flow into the lake over the next 3 days
- The volume is equivalent to 1,200 Olympic-size swimming pools

## More than 1,500 people missing in Nepal floods; Australia, the United States and 聯合國 to provide aid

- Published: 2026-08-28T20:53:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/824646
- anchor: #n2316770
- Companies mentioned: CNN、美國國務院、聯合國

Facts:
- Australia announces US$3.6 million in aid
- Floodwaters reached an average speed of 193 kilometers per hour
- It swept across 22 kilometers in just 6 minutes and 50 seconds

## 4 of 18 students from Changhua on a Philippines study tour of 100 people test positive for dengue fever

- Published: 2026-08-28T20:39:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/824630
- anchor: #n2316783
- Companies mentioned: 疾管署、衛生局

Facts:
- There were 100 students in the same group
- Spread across 17 counties and cities
- 4 people tested positive for NS1
- Within 14 days

## Retreating glaciers and thawing permafrost: the high-altitude warming crisis behind Nepal’s floods

- Published: 2026-08-28T19:59:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/824598
- anchor: #n2316787
- Companies mentioned: 劍橋大學複雜多災害研究小組（CoMHaz）、CNN、科羅拉多大學博爾德分校北極和高山研究所、英國冰川學專家庫克、國家科學評論、國際山地綜合發展中心（ICIMOD）、紐約時報、史汀生中心（Stimson Center）

Facts:
- More than 72 kilometers
- In just over 30 years
- Nearly one-third of the ice
- Accelerated by 65%
- More than 12,000 lakes
- Nearly 2 times the global average
- As much as 25 million cubic meters
- 3 million cubic meters.
- About 4,602 glacial lakes
- 5,701
- Within an average radius of just 18 kilometers

## Trends in Medical Care Costs (Claims Processed Electronically) — Reiwa 7 Edition

- Published: 2026-08-28T16:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/iryouhoken/database/zenpan/ika_iryou_doukou_r07.html
- anchor: #n2316439

Facts:
- Trends in Medical Care Costs (Claims Processed Electronically) [1.1MB]
- Trends in Medical Care Costs (Claims Processed Electronically) [1.5MB]

## Implementation of inspection orders for imported foods

- Published: 2026-08-28T16:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_75788.html
- anchor: #n2316438
- Companies mentioned: 三井物産株式会社、EC AGRO TRADE FZCO

Facts:
- Total aflatoxins 22 μg/kg
- 15 μg/kg detected
- 3,710 BG
- 185,019.00 kg
- 78
- 15,500
- 14
- 0
- 52
- 14,547
- 17
- 1

## Pensions: The Role of the Pension Actuarial Subcommittee

- Published: 2026-08-28T14:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/0000128082_00003.html
- anchor: #n2316448
- Companies mentioned: 日本年金機構

Facts:
- About the Pension Actuarial Subcommittee of the Social Security Council [110KB]
- Public Pension Financial Status for Fiscal 2024 [563KB]

## The 32nd Meeting on the Career Consultant Registration System and Related Matters to Be Held on September 4

- Published: 2026-08-28T14:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_75342.html
- anchor: #n2316447
- Companies mentioned: 厚生労働省

Facts:
- 32nd edition
- 10：00～12：00

## Notice of the 37th Meeting of the Expert Committee of the Review Board for Certification of Workers in the Construction Industry Affected by Specified Asbestos-Related Diseases

- Published: 2026-08-28T14:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_75607.html
- anchor: #n2316446

Facts:
- September 4, Reiwa 8
- 17:00～19:00

## Regarding the 68th Meeting of the Specified Disease Review Committee, Disease Control Division, Health Sciences Council

- Published: 2026-08-28T14:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_75701.html
- anchor: #n2316445
- Companies mentioned: Adobe

Facts:
- 68th meeting
- Tuesday, September 1, Reiwa 8
- １４：００～１６：００

## Selected Regions for the Reiwa 8 Regional Employment Revitalization Promotion Program

- Published: 2026-08-28T14:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_75721.html
- anchor: #n2316444
- Companies mentioned: 厚生労働省

Facts:
- The following 8 regions have been selected
- From October, Reiwa 8
- Through March, Reiwa 11

## The 5th Reiwa 8 Meeting of the Expert Panel on Chemical Substance Management to Be Held

- Published: 2026-08-28T14:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_75727.html
- anchor: #n2316443
- Companies mentioned: 三松堂ホールディングス株式会社

Facts:
- Approximately 50 attendees, including members of the press

## Review Panel on the National Pension Category 3 Insured Person System and Related Matters

- Published: 2026-08-28T14:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_75817.html
- anchor: #n2316442
- Companies mentioned: 厚生労働省

Facts:
- Sept. 4, 2026
- Aug. 28

## Publication of the “Results of Monitoring and Guidance Based on the Imported Food Monitoring and Guidance Plan” and “Imported Food Monitoring Statistics” for Reiwa 7

- Published: 2026-08-28T14:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_75846.html
- anchor: #n2316441

Facts:
- There were approximately 2.53 million import notifications in Reiwa 7
- The reported import volume was approximately 32.28 million tons
- Measures including return shipment or disposal were taken for violations of the law.

## Partial Revision of the Ethical Guidelines for Medical and Biological Research Involving Human Subjects

- Published: 2026-08-28T14:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_75864.html
- anchor: #n2316440
- Companies mentioned: 厚生労働省、文部科学省、経済産業省

Facts:
- Reiwa 8
- December, Reiwa 8
- December 1

## Influenza Situation

- Published: 2026-08-28T13:55:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/kenkou_iryou/kenkou/kekkaku-kansenshou01/houdou.html
- anchor: #n2316452
- Companies mentioned: 国立健康危機管理研究機構

Facts:
- Here [181KB]
- Here [220KB]
- Here [114KB]

## 健康・医療 インフルエンザ・新型コロナウイルス感染症の定点当たり報告数の推移

- Published: 2026-08-28T13:55:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/houkokusuunosuii_00007.html
- anchor: #n2316451

Facts:
- Trends in Reports per Sentinel Site (from Week 19 of 2023)
- Please note that the number of sentinel sites has changed for figures from Week 15 of 2025 (April 7–13) onward, due to changes in the criteria for designating sentinel medical institutions following the start of acute respiratory infection surveillance. This should be taken into account when interpreting the data.

## Press Releases on Influenza: 2025/2026 Season

- Published: 2026-08-28T13:55:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/kenkou_iryou/kenkou/kekkaku-kansenshou01/houdou_00023.html
- anchor: #n2316450
- Companies mentioned: Adobe

Facts:
- August 28, 2026: Influenza Situation [707KB]
- May 7, 2026: Influenza Situation [210KB]
- April 24, 2026: Influenza Situation [207KB]
- April 17, 2026: Influenza Situation [207KB]
- April 10, 2026: Influenza Situation [221KB]
- April 3, 2026: Influenza Situation [221KB]
- March 27, 2026: Influenza Situation [222KB]
- March 23, 2026: Influenza Situation [222KB]
- March 13, 2026: Influenza Situation [222KB]
- March 6, 2026: Influenza Situation [222KB]
- February 27, 2026: Influenza Situation

## Recruitment for the Director-General for Policy Planning (Comprehensive Policy and Labor-Management Relations)

- Published: 2026-08-28T11:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/kouseiroudoushou/saiyou/hijoukin/hj-ninki-seisakutoukatukan_ikuzi.html
- anchor: #n2316453
- Companies mentioned: 厚生労働省

Facts:
- Number of positions: 1
- (Reference) Starting salary equivalent to that for a university graduate taking the general civil service examination: 232,000 yen

## Recruitment for a Senior Officer in the International Health and Cooperation Office, International Affairs Division

- Published: 2026-08-28T10:16:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/kouseiroudoushou/saiyou/ninkituki/ninki-kokusaikakokusaihokenkyouryokusitsusyusa.html
- anchor: #n2316454
- Companies mentioned: 厚生労働省、WHO

Facts:
- Positions available: 1 senior officer in the International Health and Cooperation Office, International Affairs Division, Minister's Secretariat
- A total of at least 4 years of practical experience or research experience in a related field (for example, international health, public health, other medical fields, or international cooperation)
- Please write approximately 800 characters (A4 paper, horizontal writing; no set format).
- Application period: August 28, Reiwa 8 (Friday) to September 16, Reiwa 8 (Wednesday); applications must arrive by the deadline

## Registered Dietitians and Dietitians

- Published: 2026-08-28T10:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/0000089299.html
- anchor: #n2316455

Facts:
- Examination Venues for the 40th National Registered Dietitian Examination [46KB]
- Status of National Registered Dietitian Examinations [99KB]
- Number of Registered Dietitian and Dietitian Licenses Issued [53KB]
- Registered Dietitian Training Institutions [318KB]
- Dietitian Training Institutions [328KB]

## General Employment Placement Situation (July, Reiwa 8)

- Published: 2026-08-28T08:30:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_75707.html
- anchor: #n2316456
- Companies mentioned: 厚生労働省、ハローワーク

Facts:
- The active job openings-to-applicants ratio (seasonally adjusted) was 1.18
- The new job openings-to-applicants ratio (seasonally adjusted) was 2.10 times
- The active job openings-to-applicants ratio for regular employees (seasonally adjusted) was 1.00
- In July, regular job openings (seasonally adjusted) fell 0.1% from the previous month
- Regular job seekers (same measure) increased 0.6%
- In July, new job openings (original figures) fell 0.8% compared with the same month of the previous year
- Manufacturing (up 6.8%)
- Services (not elsewhere classified) (up 5.6%)
- Medical care and welfare (up 1.3%)
- Accommodation and food services (down 10.7%)
- Wholesale and retail trade (down 7.3%)
- Living-related and personal services and amusement services (down 6.5%)
- The highest is 1. in Fukui and Yamanashi prefectures.

## フジ “Pork Stir-Fried with Black Vinegar, Generously Topped with Meat” - Refund/Recall

- Published: 2026-08-27T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消費者庁
- Original: https://www.recall.caa.go.jp/result/detail.php?rcl=00000035758&screenkbn=03
- anchor: #n2316281
- Companies mentioned: フジ

Facts:
- Response start date: August 27, 2026

## 共成製菓 “Japanese Dry Confectionery: Roasted Soybeans with Black Pepper and Soy Sauce Flavor” (sold in Asahikawa) - Recall

- Published: 2026-08-27T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消費者庁
- Original: https://www.recall.caa.go.jp/result/detail.php?rcl=00000035756&screenkbn=03
- anchor: #n2316279
- Companies mentioned: 共成製菓

Facts:
- Response start date: August 27, 2026

## 竹内教子 “Pickled Eggplant, Pickled Cucumber, Pickled Daikon” (sold in the parking lot of Spain Kiln Pan no Tora) - Refund/Recall

- Published: 2026-08-27T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消費者庁
- Original: https://www.recall.caa.go.jp/result/detail.php?rcl=00000035755&screenkbn=03
- anchor: #n2316278
- Companies mentioned: 竹内教子

Facts:
- Response start date: August 27, 2026

## 日進医療器 “Emergency Adhesive Bandages: Kyukyu Ban PS” - Recall

- Published: 2026-08-27T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消費者庁
- Original: https://www.recall.caa.go.jp/result/detail.php?rcl=00000035752&screenkbn=03
- anchor: #n2316275
- Companies mentioned: 日進医療器

Facts:
- Response start date: August 27, 2026

## そらみつ “Elais Soap” - Recall

- Published: 2026-08-27T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消費者庁
- Original: https://www.recall.caa.go.jp/result/detail.php?rcl=00000035751&screenkbn=03
- anchor: #n2316274
- Companies mentioned: そらみつ

Facts:
- Response start date: August 27, 2026