Italy’s Senate deputy speaker leads largest-ever delegation to Taiwan, meets President Lai
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The delegation comprises as many as 10 Italian lawmakers
Companies mentioned：義大利國會友台協會、台灣國際半導體展、台灣駐義大利代表處、台灣義大利商會
2026-08-30 18:00–21:00 JST
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One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 57 items from 3 sources; Japan, 22 items from 1 source.
One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.
Taiwan | 中央社 CNA（34）
Car catches fire on Taipei’s Civic Boulevard elevated road, but no one is injured
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The fire covered an area of about 6 square meters
Companies mentioned：台北市消防局
US-Iran war sends government bond yields soaring; G7 financing costs estimated to rise by tens of billions of dollars
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Sovereign debt financing costs increased by an additional $16 billion
- These countries will have to pay about $34 billion more in financing costs
- The United States bears the largest share, with costs currently estimated to have risen by $10.6 billion
- The United States’ additional interest costs are expected to rise further to $21.7 billion
- US 10-year Treasury yield tops 5%
- Mortgage rates could top 7%
Companies mentioned：金融時報、傑富瑞、皮特森國際經濟研究所、荷蘭國際集團
China’s new presale housing rules: Analysts say homebuyers’ funds will be protected
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Developers will launch sales 6 to 8 months after acquiring land
Companies mentioned：克而瑞、中國人民銀行、金融監管總局、住房建設部
白冰冰 joins 翁倩玉 to sing “Jia Hou” at 翁倩玉’s 60th anniversary concert
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Performer 翁倩玉 marks 60 years in show business
- 翁倩玉 performs in Taipei for 2 consecutive days at the Taipei International Convention Center
Companies mentioned：翁倩玉、白冰冰、中央社、陽光女子合唱團
陳品安 forms youth support group; 蕭美琴 urges members to unite and bring change to Miaoli, like “shovel heroes”
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 90 days until the 2026 local elections
Companies mentioned：民進黨、桃竹苗大矽谷計畫、青年百億海外圓夢計畫
New Taipei honors 112 environmental heroes, recognizing volunteers for protecting the environment
Summary not yet available
Facts
- New Taipei City has more than 20,000 environmental volunteers
- 新北市政府 selects 112 environmental heroes this year
- As of July, there were 22,189 environmental volunteers
- A total of 3,741 people have been honored to date
Companies mentioned：新北市政府
Ride breaks down at 日本樂高樂園, leaving 11 visitors stranded for about 30 minutes
A ride malfunction at 日本樂高樂園 in Nagoya left 11 visitors trapped in a carriage for about 30 minutes. Firefighters broke open the doors to rescue them. Everyone was safe and no one was injured.
Facts
- 11 visitors
- About 30 minutes
Companies mentioned：日本樂高樂園、LEGOLAND Japan、日本放送協會、NHK
National Theater and Concert Hall fosters engagement with older adults, using movement and creative work to reflect on life and reassess values
The National Theater and Concert Hall held a life-exploration workshop for older adults, using artistic practice to reassess the value of life.
Nippon Professional Baseball’s Lin An-ko gets a hit for 4 straight games; Takumi Kuriyama gets a hit in final at-bat of retirement game
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Gets a hit in 4 straight games
- 42-year-old veteran Takumi Kuriyama
- Leads Seibu to a 4-1 win over 樂天金鷲隊
- Original近期連4場出賽敲安，賽後打擊率2成39
Companies mentioned：埼玉西武獅隊、樂天金鷲隊
Chen Ying-jie’s funeral; James Soong, Hu Gua and others pay their final respects
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 72-year-old singer Chen Ying-jie
Companies mentioned：親民黨
Iceland referendum rejects resuming EU accession talks, likely disappointing Brussels
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Iceland first applied to join the EU in 2009, when its small, fragile economy was hit by the financial crisis
- But in 2013, the government of the time, which was skeptical of the EU, ended the talks
Companies mentioned：歐洲聯盟、冰島國家廣播公司、路透社、川普、格陵蘭
Hong Kong comic artist 利志達 holds solo exhibition in Taiwan, revisiting classic 刺秦
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The classic work 刺秦, created more than 30 years ago
- 利志達 was born in 1965
- Began creating comics in 1982
- Take the 1993 work 刺秦, for example
- More than 30 paintings centered on 刺秦 are on display
- On view now through Sept. 13
Companies mentioned：利志達、中央社、羅浮宮、講談社、Young Magazine、小學館、Young Sunday、香港漫畫出版集團、衛斯理、同門少年、黑俠、刺秦、草莓妹、石神、台北藝術空間、陋室五月小風景
Nepal floods kill more than 700; 6-year-old girl rescued after being buried for days
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The death toll from the incident has risen to more than 700
- More than 2,500 people are still missing
- More than 2,300 people have been rescued so far
Companies mentioned：印度經濟時報、今日印度
US media: Xinjiang flight-test base undergoing major expansion, possibly paving the way for H-20 testing
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Each measures about 80 meters by 40 meters
Companies mentioned：「戦域」、「プラネットラボ」、「星球実験室」
During Ghost Month, 板橋清潔隊 truck carrying joss paper catches fire inside; crew urgently unloads it onto the road
Summary not yet available
Facts
- At around 4 p.m.
Companies mentioned：板橋清潔隊、新北警海山分局、新北市環保局
Russian strike on ammunition depot in Ukraine’s Kyiv region kills 38, the area’s highest death toll this year
Russian forces attacked an ammunition depot in Ukraine’s Kyiv region, killing 38 people. The death toll is the highest this year, drawing growing international attention.
Companies mentioned：中央社
Embankment at Yiqun Bridge on Kaohsiung’s Houjin River collapses; contractor repairs it with heavy equipment
Heavy rain caused an embankment on Kaohsiung’s Houjin River to collapse, and the Water Resources Bureau has begun repairs.
Facts
- Part of the embankment upstream of Yiqun Bridge on Kaohsiung’s Houjin River collapsed after heavy rain raised water levels.
- The city’s Water Resources Bureau has set up safety warning barriers.
- The damaged sections are all within the original construction and repair area.
Online claims that China was monitoring public opinion at Taipei Main Station on the Taipei Metro deemed false after Taipei police investigation
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Original4旬高姓男子
Companies mentioned：台北捷运、台北市警察局、信义分局
Philippine undersecretary praises Taiwan’s firefighter training, says it helps build a “New Philippines”
Summary not yet available
Facts
- More than 500 people have received training in Taiwan
- 32 trainees came to Taiwan this year
- From more than 18 volunteer fire organizations in the Philippines
Companies mentioned：菲律賓內政部、菲律賓消防署、中華民國駐菲副代表、僑務委員會、菲華文教服務中心、菲華文經總會
Low-pressure system over South China Sea approaches; heavy rain expected in central and southern Taiwan and Taitung on 8/31 and 9/1
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Highs of about 33 and 34 degrees Celsius around the island
- This year’s 22nd typhoon, Bualoi
Companies mentioned：中央社、中央氣象署
日產 and 本田 join forces to develop “car brains,” building Japanese automaker alliance to compete with US and China
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 本田 ranked 9th with 3.52 million vehicles
- 日產 ranked 11th with 3.2 million vehicles
- The two together would have a scale of 6.72 million vehicles
- Surpassing 通用汽車（GM）with 6.18 million vehicles
- And 斯特蘭蒂斯集團（Stellantis）in Europe, with 5.48 million vehicles
- 三菱汽車, with sales of 800,000 vehicles
Companies mentioned：日產、本田、通用汽車、斯特蘭蒂斯集團、三菱汽車、特斯拉、福斯汽車、Rivian、小鵬汽車
Venezuela’s interim president: Energy deal with US lasts 25 years, aims for daily oil output of 1.5 million barrels
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The energy agreement between 委內瑞拉 and 美國 will be valid for 25 years
- The goal is to raise crude oil production to 1.5 million barrels per day
- Plans call for developing 17 strategic oil fields
- Current crude oil production is only about 1.25 million barrels per day
Companies mentioned：委內瑞拉、美國、VTV
愛之日常音樂節 makes US debut; Kuo Tzu and Enno Cheng share the love
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Organizers estimate about 20,000 visits throughout the day
Companies mentioned：嶼聲、FORMOSOUND、愛之日常音樂節、浮花樂隊
Always too considerate and able to endure too much? These “good-person traits” are harming your body [Book excerpt]
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Prediction accuracy as high as 94%
- Prediction accuracy for benign tumor cases was also about 70%
- The risk of ovarian cancer is twice that of women who have never experienced known trauma
Companies mentioned：中央社、倫敦國王學院醫院、癌症護理、克里夫蘭診所、神經學期刊、刺胳針腫瘤學、哈佛大學、英國精神病學期刊、美國醫學會期刊、哈佛醫學院
Stalled in Ukraine, Russia seeks to divide allies supporting Kyiv through gray-zone operations in Europe
Summary not yet available
Facts
- There are at most about 10 Russia-backed incidents each month
- The monthly figure has risen to about 15 incidents
Companies mentioned：北大西洋公約組織、美國中央情報局、立陶宛國家安全部門、荷蘭情報機構、烏克蘭薩海達奇內安全中心、米爾雷姆機器人公司
Underground parking lot at Chiayi City’s Chongwen Elementary School expected to open in late October
Summary not yet available
Facts
- There are 207 parking spaces
- Total project cost: NT$499 million
- Shoulder nearly NT$327 million
- The project previously failed to attract bids 19 times
- More than 60 rounds of communication and coordination took place
Companies mentioned：嘉義市政府、中央社、嘉義市
Wu Cheng-hao tries third base in the minors: “The batters are bigger” — prepares for the majors
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 19-year-old infielder
- A standout selected in the 2nd round of the 2025 draft
- Made his first appearance in the top league at the end of 4月
- Promoted to the top league again on 6月25日
- Went 1-for-3 overall
- Even tried out at third base in a minor-league game on 8月26日
Companies mentioned：味全龍隊
Ko Wen-je discusses the breakdown of the KMT–TPP alliance in Zhubei, urges Huang Kuo-chang and Cheng Li-wen to coordinate quickly
Summary not yet available
Companies mentioned：民眾黨、國民黨
華許 sends 美晶片股 lower; Taiwan index futures fall. Institutions: Taiwan stocks face a bull-bear battle this week
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Taiwan index futures fell 457 points in overnight trading to close at 45,900
- 台積電 futures fell 21 points in overnight trading to close at 2,408
- Net short positions held by the three major institutional investors fell by 1,380 contracts on the 28th to 6,246
- Foreign investors’ net short positions fell by 1,181 contracts to 83,655
- Watch whether Taiwan stocks can hold above short-term moving averages and the monthly average, at around 45,075 points, on the 31st
Companies mentioned：華許、美晶片股、台積電、欣興電子、輝達、NVIDIA、蘋果、Apple、聯邦準備理事會、Fed、那斯達克、費城半導體指數、超微、AMD、英特爾、Intel、SK海力士、美光、Micron、邁威爾、Marvell、桃園地方檢察署、桃園市調處、台灣證券交易所
Original伊朗最高領袖神隱半年罕見發聲 籲穆斯林共抗美以
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Original美國與以色列6個月前對伊朗發動空襲
Companies mentioned：伊朗、美國、以色列、波灣國家、Telegram、法新社、中央社
Catcher Sung Chia-hsiang aims for the Monkeys’ single-season caught-stealing record, credits pitchers for their help
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Caught-stealing rate: 5成68
- Successfully caught 25 attempted steals
- Was stolen on 19 times
- Original5成19
- 40 opportunities to catch a runner stealing
- Original5成整
- Original7成37
- Original6成44
Companies mentioned：楽天モンキーズ、統一7-ELEVEn獅隊、第一金剛隊
Huang Yen-ju takes over Taipei City Pharmacists Association, extends medication safety from prescription bags to roads and daily life
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Taipei City has more than 900 pharmacies
- More than 6,000 pharmacists
- The service has now reached more than 16,000 people
Companies mentioned：台北市藥師公會、北市聯醫
Ecuador declares state of emergency over El Niño, becoming Latin America’s 5th country
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Became the 5th Latin American country to declare a state of emergency nationwide or in parts of the country as a result
- Peru also has 1/3 of its cities under a state of emergency
Companies mentioned：厄瓜多風險管理部
Japan | PR TIMES（22）
New character name for イエビー chosen as ミミィ in visitor vote
Summary not yet available
Facts
- ミミィ takes 1st place with 45% of the vote
- A total of 345 votes were cast
Companies mentioned：イエビー、山口朝日放送、山田コンサルタント株式会社
YouTube subscribers top 1 million—cooking expert and 食事処さくら win support with recipes that are “easier to understand than anyone else’s”
Summary not yet available
Facts
- YouTube channel surpasses 1.01 million subscribers
- More than 822 cooking videos
- More than 1 million total social media followers
Companies mentioned：株式会社HITOTEMA、食事処さくら、SAKURA's
【きたゆざわ 森のソラニワ】A thrilling Mini 4WD experience for parents and children♪ Running from Sept. 1 to Nov. 30!
Hokkaido resort きたゆざわ 森のソラニワ will hold a Mini 4WD experience event for families in fall 2026. The event will support family memory-making with a Tamiya-approved course and special tournaments, and is expected to revitalize regional tourism.
Companies mentioned：株式会社タミヤ
【TAC civil service】＜Free admission・Reservation required＞“Individual Course Consultation 2026 @TAC大宮校” also held in September: a chance to speak directly with an instructor in person! (Participation bonus available)
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Waiver coupon for the 10,000-yen enrollment fee
Companies mentioned：TAC株式会社、TAC大宮校、TAC公務員講座
Refill use takes hold for SAKURA's “口福の隠し味”—1,100 dedicated bottles sold to date, an option that means “not throwing containers away”
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Cumulative sales reach 1,100 bottles
- Refill bottle: 400 yen
Companies mentioned：SAKURA's、株式会社HITOTEMA、料理家・食事処さくら
SHiZUKU to release new song “怪盗メルロ” digitally on Sept. 20 (Sunday)! Limited-edition original-label wine with luxurious perks also announced!
SHiZUKU will release its new song “怪盗メルロ” digitally on Sept. 20. Featuring 真田メルロ煌生, the release will be accompanied by a limited sale of 30 bottles of wine. The project offers an experience blending music and wine.
Companies mentioned：シャネル
SAKURA's “long-lasting all-purpose pot series” surpasses 400 units sold—a “pot for life,” crafted by artisans with a full 5-layer structure
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Cumulative sales reach 400 units
- Approx. 1,050 g net weight
- Approx. 1,554 g net weight
- Approx. 510 g net weight
- Approx. 720 g net weight
- Single-handle pot (16 cm): 12,800 yen
- Two-handle pot (20 cm): 15,800 yen
- Deep two-handle pot (22 cm): 16,800 yen
- Dedicated steamer for 20 cm pot: 4,400 yen
Companies mentioned：SAKURA's、株式会社HITOTEMA、食事処さくら
【F League Cup results and awards】Nagoya wins its 13th title, its 8th in a row! Charity match and various events also held【メットライフ生命 F League Cup 2026】
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Won the title for the 8th consecutive time and the 13th time overall (out of 16 tournaments)
- Price: ¥2,200 per month (tax included)
Companies mentioned：名古屋オーシャンズ、しながわシティ、メットライフ生命、V・ファーレン長崎、長崎ヴェルカ、ボルクバレット北九州、バサジィ大分、NPO 法人ユアアクション、医療法人ゆとり さくらクリニック
SAKURA's “deep multipan with a flat bottom” surpasses 500 units sold—a deep frying pan that “sears” without the drawbacks of a rounded base
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Cumulative sales reach 500 units
- 24 cm: 12,600 yen
- 28 cm: 13,800 yen
- Frying pan lid (fits 24, 26 and 28 cm pans): 3,200 yen
Companies mentioned：SAKURA's、株式会社HITOTEMA、料理家・食事処さくら
New key visual featuring an original illustration by MAPPA unveiled for “呪術廻戦 RUMBLE: SURVIVATON”; boss information for 羂索 and 禪院直哉 also revealed!
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Scheduled for release in 2026
- “Tokyo Game Show 2026,” opening on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026
- Monday, September 21, 2026 (national holiday)
- A total of more than 20 characters are expected to appear
- Worldwide cumulative circulation for the series surpasses 150 million copies (including digital editions)
- Worldwide cumulative box office revenue: 26.5 billion yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社集英社ゲームズ、MAPPA、poncle、Nintendo Switch、PlayStation、XBOX、Steam、芥見下々、集英社、呪術廻戦製作委員会、SHUEISHA、SHUEISHA GAMES、Poncle Limited、ルカ・ガランテ、週刊少年ジャンプ
【大阪エヴェッサ】Head Coach 藤田 弘輝 selected as a coach for Japan’s game against Qatar in “FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers Window 4”
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Date and time: Monday, Aug. 31, 2026; tipoff at 19:10
- ● Capital: 50 million yen
- ● Capital: 1.299 billion yen
Companies mentioned：大阪エヴェッサ、ヒューマンプランニング株式会社、ヒューマンホールディングス株式会社、浜松東三河フェニックス、宮崎シャイニングサンズ、群馬クレインサンダーズ、福島ファイヤーボンズ、三遠ネオフェニックス、琉球ゴールデンキングス、仙台89ERS、FIBA、日本テレビ、DAZN、TVer
Original「日本一」を目指す神戸大学アメリカンフットボール部 RAVENS、9月5日より2026秋シーズン トレーディングカードを販売開始
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Sales begin
Companies mentioned：大興印刷株式会社、神戸大学アメリカンフットボール部 RAVENS、PhotoGoods
“ABEMA” original dating reality show “ラブキャッチャージャパン3”: perfume producer and model 八木文哉 says, “I have a good memory, so I learn everything about the other person’s preferences, down to the smallest details, and do everything I can for them”
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Prize money of 10 million yen
- 12 men and women
- Has more than 840,000 social media followers
Companies mentioned：ABEMA、CJ ENM、Mnet、吉本興業、見取り図、アバンギャルディ、モデルプレス、俺たちはフィクションです
#8 裕鷹 吉井 selected for the roster of the 2026 Japan men’s national basketball team for “FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers Window 4” vs. Qatar
Summary not yet available
Facts
- ■Height/weight: 196cm/96kg
- Japan national team (ranked 22nd) vs. Qatar national team (ranked 76th)
- Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, 19:10
Companies mentioned：茨城ロボッツ、大阪エヴェッサ、アルバルク東京、三遠ネオフェニックス、FIBA、日本テレビ、DAZN、TVer
“ABEMA” original dating reality show “ラブキャッチャージャパン3”: pani of world-famous dance group アバンギャルディ says, “You might be surprised by the expressions I don’t show on stage! Haha”
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Prize money of 10 million yen
- 12 men and women
- 840,000 social media followers
Companies mentioned：ABEMA、アバンギャルディ、CJ ENM、Mnet、吉本興業、モデルプレス
SAKURA's “vegetable-packed dressing” surpasses 2,000 bottles sold across its onion and carrot varieties
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Cumulative sales total 2,259 bottles across the 2 varieties, onion and carrot
- Announced cumulative sales of 1,800 bottles in June 2026
- Price: 880 yen each
- Contents: 200 ml each
Companies mentioned：SAKURA's、株式会社HITOTEMA、食事処さくら
【Ahead of the opening】What was “Yokohama-e” in the modern and Meiji periods? A 4-part public lecture series by curators, featuring insights available nowhere else, to begin in September at 横浜市歴史博物館!
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Admission: 900 yen per session (3,500 yen for advance registration for all 4 sessions)
Companies mentioned：横浜市歴史博物館、神奈川県立歴史博物館、大佛次郎記念館、鎌倉市鏑木清方記念美術館、三溪園保勝会、日本郵船歴史博物館、渋谷区立松濤美術館、かさぎ画廊
“Products that get chosen” start with a first impression on the sales floor. 大興印刷 to exhibit at the 68th 大阪インターナショナル・ギフト・ショー2026
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Original2026年9月17日（木）・18日（金）にOMM 2階展示ホールで開催される
- Original2026年9月17日（木）・18日（金）10:00 ～ 18:00（最終日は17:00まで）
- Founded: April 1947
- Established: February 1962
- Capital: 99.14 million yen
Companies mentioned：大興印刷株式会社、大阪インターナショナル・ギフト・ショー2026、OMM
SAKURA's all-purpose seasoning “口福の隠し味” surpasses 5,000 bottles sold across regular and reduced-sodium varieties
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Cumulative sales total 5,416 bottles across the regular and reduced-sodium varieties
- Announced cumulative sales of 4,000 bottles in June 2026
Companies mentioned：SAKURA's、株式会社HITOTEMA
【Lecture report】A consultant from 船井総研サプライチェーンコンサルティング spoke at the “Evaluation and Pay Systems Seminar for Transport Companies: Preventing Turnover and Getting the Workplace Moving” (hosted by 株式会社ロジ勤怠システム)
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Date and time: Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026, 15:00–17:00
- Admission: Free
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、株式会社ロジ勤怠システム
『NISSANあ、安部礼司-BEYOND THE AVERAGE-』Team Abe Reiji heads to Mie! Team Abe Reiji’s Big Trip 2026 in Mie—Happy Birthday at VISON!
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Full network across all 38 JFN stations
- Business card distribution event limited to 200 people
- Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, from 15:00
Companies mentioned：株式会社エフエム東京、日産自動車株式会社
ReoNa to perform at [animate Theater LIVE 2026 ~summer~] on the day of her 8th debut anniversary
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 8th anniversary of her debut
- “animate Theater LIVE 2026 ~summer~”
- 13th single “Lv.1 Occupation: Human”
- 12th single “Amore”
- First Press Limited Edition [CD+BD] VVCL-2955〜2956, tax included: ¥2,640
- Regular Edition [CD] VVCL-2957, tax included: ¥1,650
- Limited-Time Production Edition [CD+BD] VVCL-2958〜2959, tax included: ¥2,200
- Approximately 1,000 spectators from inside and outside the island
- Approximately 10,000 concurrent viewers for the YouTube LIVE stream
Companies mentioned：ReoNa、株式会社ソニー・ミュージックレーベルズ、アニメイト、ゲーマーズ、HMV&BOOKS online、タワーレコード、WonderGOO、新星堂、ぴあアリーナMM、LINE CUBE SHIBUYA、日本武道館、東京ガーデンシアター、YouTube
Taiwan | 風傳媒（20）
台積電 hands out “a whopping NT$36 billion” in 2nd-quarter employee bonuses! Documents reach the US Securities and Exchange Commission; foreign media stunned as bonuses jump 50%
TSMC paid employee bonuses totaling NT$36 billion in the second quarter, up 50.6% from a year earlier. Competition for compensation in the semiconductor industry is intensifying amid growing AI demand, making talent recruitment a key challenge.
Companies mentioned：SK海力士、英特爾
Tomorrow’s weather: Will there be a rain day? Heavy rain to lash Taiwan, with “2 days of severe downpours reaching purple alert”! Weekly forecast
A low-pressure system over the South China Sea is approaching Taiwan, bringing the risk of heavy rain in central and southern Taiwan and Taitung from Aug. 31 to Sept. 1. The weather agency issued heavy rain warnings and urged people to remain alert.
A cup of tea saved their lives! Indian pilgrimage group escapes Nepal floods; 10 minutes of tea changed their fate
A group of 28 pilgrims from India miraculously survived flooding on the Nepal-Tibet border after a 10-minute tea break delayed them. The disaster, caused by a glacial collapse, killed more than 600 people.
Companies mentioned：The Times of India、U.S. Geological Survey
Why did ancient scholars heading to the capital for imperial exams enjoy visiting brothels? Historian reveals 3 real reasons — and pleasure-seeking wasn’t one of them
Ancient scholars who frequented brothels after the imperial examinations were pursuing practical strategies, including relieving stress and building connections, rather than simply seeking entertainment. The phenomenon illustrates how scholars navigated life under the imperial examination system.
Companies mentioned：搜狐網
2026 power bank recommendations: 10 top brands tested by PTT and Dcard, with “compact designs, large capacity and fast charging”; airline rules and recycling for travelers
A look at 10 recommended power banks for 2026, based on user reviews on PTT and Dcard, covering capacity, charging speed, safety and airline restrictions when traveling.
Companies mentioned：PHILIPS、Xiaomi、iWALK、LaPO、Anker、Aukey、ADATA
Have you stored water? 9 counties and cities face water cuts tomorrow, with outages lasting up to 30 hours; check your home’s service area with one click
Water outages and reduced water pressure will affect 9 counties and cities in Taiwan starting Aug. 31, with outages in Taoyuan City lasting up to 30 hours. Residents are urged to store water in advance and switch off power to their pumps.
Green lawmaker’s blunder! Laptop user at Taipei Main Station shows “2 war-zone systems” on screen, prompting espionage suspicions; police investigation reveals it was a financial-planning course
A false report spread that “Chinese spies were gathering information” at Taipei Main Station, but the incident was actually triggered by something displayed on the screen of a man attending a financial planning class. Police investigated and determined that the report was misinformation.
“The warehouse is gone, but at least my family is alive!” Nepal floods destroy homes as survivors return to search for belongings and memories
A massive landslide on the Nepal-Tibet border killed 691 people and left about 3000 missing. Survivors are desperately searching through the rubble for memories and possessions. The tragedy has highlighted climate risks in the Himalayan region.
Companies mentioned：法新社、美聯社
Is there still room to salvage the KMT–TPP alliance in Zhubei? Scholar warns of 4 consequences “no one can bear”; says 2 influential figures haven’t ruled it out
Cooperation between the Kuomintang and the Taiwan People’s Party over the Zhubei mayoral election is at risk of collapsing. Professor Niu Ze-xun of Chinese Culture University said the parties still had room to continue talks and stressed the need to avoid political turmoil.
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James Strawn, a 56-year-old former Adobe engineer, was suddenly laid off in 2025 and became a school bus driver after an extended job search. His career took a sharp turn from an annual salary of $150,000, but he is embarking on a second chapter grounded in responsibility and stability.
Companies mentioned：Adobe
Historian broadsides Wang Hui-mei over infighting! Fears impact on Changhua council seats, says “Wang Hui-mei bears the greatest responsibility”
Political commentator “Historian” publicly questioned Changhua County Magistrate Wang Hui-mei for insufficient support for KMT candidates, warning that it could lead to a sweeping defeat in the 2026 election and demanding that she take the greatest responsibility. The dispute concerns the KMT’s overall political strategy in Changhua.
Ministry of Sports hands out vouchers nationwide! Starting 9月1日, each person can receive up to 700 yuan; usable at 6 major retailers including PX Mart and convenience stores. See the 5 application steps and eligibility requirements
The Sports Administration will launch the “Sweat with Courtesy” campaign on Sept. 1, offering shopping vouchers worth up to 700 yen to people who meet exercise goals. The campaign aims to promote health and establish exercise habits nationwide, with vouchers redeemable through 6 major channels.
Companies mentioned：7-ELEVEN、全家便利商店、萊爾富、全聯福利中心、萬家福、樂家康
Women power joins forces across districts! Chien Shu-pei heads south to support Liang Yu-tzu, canvassing markets to build support and provide service
Pingtung mayoral candidate 梁育慈, backed by Taipei City Councilor 簡舒培, delivered a street speech at a market, touting cooperation between women politicians as a way to address local issues. With the election entering its final stage, she is promoting policies focused on grassroots concerns.
Fluv beats 50 contenders to win Taiwan title; 2026 TSWC Taipei connects resources from six countries to advance to the World Cup stage
Fluv won Taiwan’s Startup World Cup and secured a place in the global competition. Support from the Taipei City Government and the Ministry of Economic Affairs has brought attention to its collaboration with international networks.
Companies mentioned：Phasetrum Inc.、Xensur Medical Co., Ltd.、Pegasus Tech Ventures、CnC Venture
Could Zhubei alliance breakdown seriously hurt the Hsinchu County election? Historian blasts Hsu Hsin-ying: “Others are willing to compromise for the greater good, but you take advantage”; offers 1 solution to break the KMT–TPP deadlock
On the eve of the 2026 local elections, the KMT and Taiwan People’s Party failed to cooperate on a Zhubei mayoral nomination. Hsu Hsin-ying’s call to “compromise for the greater good” drew accusations of a double standard, while Historian Li Yi-hsiu proposed mutual concessions to maintain opposition unity and prevent the DPP from benefiting.
Start the school year with pickleball! New Taipei sports centers launch children’s and teens’ classes; grab a friend after school and hit the court
New Taipei City sports centers are offering pickleball classes for children and teens this school term. Combining elements of tennis and badminton, pickleball is suitable for all ages, from 6-year-old children to junior and senior high school students, who can play with friends and family after school.
Companies mentioned：新北市體育局
65-year-old seniors are getting paid! Starting 9/1, “10000 yuan per person”: 1 county or city will deposit the money directly for those who qualify. See the 2026 Double Ninth Festival payments across Taiwan at a glance.
The 2026 Double Ninth Festival falls on October 18. All 22 cities and counties across Taiwan will distribute senior-citizen gifts, with amounts and eligibility requirements varying. Some cities and counties have announced the payment dates and methods.
Could Taiwan stocks plunge on Monday? Hawkish Fed signals hit overnight trading hard. Experts name 5 stocks as havens at “attractive entry prices.”
Taiwan’s stock market could fall following hawkish remarks by the U.S. Federal Reserve. Experts recommend 5 memory and passive-component stocks as “safe assets.”
Companies mentioned：南亞科技、華邦電、群聯電子、国巨、禾伸堂、欣興電子、NVIDIA、摩爾投顧
Reports of a suspected Chinese spy gathering intelligence at Taipei Main Station? Suspected use of a Chinese “surveillance system” to monitor the site prompts Lin Chuyin to urge national security agencies to investigate thoroughly.
Suspicions have emerged that China’s “Guanghe system” surveillance system was gathering information at Taipei Main Station. DPP Legislator Lin Chuyin called for a national security investigation, raising serious concerns that data from a major transportation hub could be used for military purposes.
How much longer can Beijing enjoy the “Trump dividend”? International observers see the bigger picture: If Xi Jinping is more trusted than Trump, why has no country truly tilted toward China?
The Trump administration’s international isolation has helped boost China’s favorability, but geopolitical risks and a lack of institutional transparency are keeping countries from moving closer to China in a meaningful way. The gap in trust toward China remains deeply entrenched.
Companies mentioned：ブルームバーグ・ニュース、ピュー・リサーチセンター、アリババ、Moonshot AI、Mistral AI
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Are contrarian U.S. stock investors preparing to switch to a defensive stance? Bank of America: They are waiting for “two key signals.”
Harnett of a U.S. bank warned that market optimism had reached an extreme, with contrarian investors watching the U.S.-Iran situation and the midterm elections. Funds have already begun shifting into gold and cryptocurrencies.
Companies mentioned：Bank of America
U.S. midterm elections could derail “government-linked stocks”! Intel plunged after surging more than 3 times, as political and legal risks rise.
Ahead of the U.S. midterm elections, the Trump administration’s move to use government funds to buy shares in publicly traded companies is facing political and legal risks. Shares of related companies, including Intel, are showing signs of a sharp decline.
Companies mentioned：インテル (INTC-US)、MP材料 (MP-US)、Trilogy Metals (TMQ-US)、IBM (IBM-US)、グローファンド (GFS-US)、ゼネラルモーターズ (GM-US)
Elon Musk tackles AI power shortages! SpaceX to build a gas turbine foundry in Texas, with power supply starting up to 18 months ahead of schedule.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is building a factory in Texas to cast gas turbine components, aiming to ease power shortages at AI data centers. The facility could enable delivery up to 18 months earlier, helping overcome a bottleneck in AI infrastructure.
Companies mentioned：SpaceX、Tesla、GE Vernova、Fortress Investment Group、APR Energy、FTAI Aviation、xAI、Anthropic