# AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-30 18:00–21:00 JST

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.

## Italy’s Senate deputy speaker leads largest-ever delegation to Taiwan, meets President Lai

- Published: 2026-08-30T20:47:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608300165.aspx
- anchor: #n2351484
- 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

Facts:
- The delegation comprises as many as 10 Italian lawmakers

## Car catches fire on Taipei’s Civic Boulevard elevated road, but no one is injured

- Published: 2026-08-30T20:43:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608300164.aspx
- anchor: #n2351482
- Companies mentioned: 台北市消防局

Facts:
- The fire covered an area of about 6 square meters

## US-Iran war sends government bond yields soaring; G7 financing costs estimated to rise by tens of billions of dollars

- Published: 2026-08-30T20:41:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608300163.aspx
- anchor: #n2351483
- 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

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%

## China’s new presale housing rules: Analysts say homebuyers’ funds will be protected

- Published: 2026-08-30T20:39:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202608300162.aspx
- anchor: #n2351479
- Companies mentioned: 克而瑞、中國人民銀行、金融監管總局、住房建設部

Facts:
- Developers will launch sales 6 to 8 months after acquiring land

## 白冰冰 joins 翁倩玉 to sing “Jia Hou” at 翁倩玉’s 60th anniversary concert

- Published: 2026-08-30T20:20:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202608300161.aspx
- anchor: #n2351478
- Companies mentioned: 翁倩玉、白冰冰、中央社、陽光女子合唱團

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

## 陳品安 forms youth support group; 蕭美琴 urges members to unite and bring change to Miaoli, like “shovel heroes”

- Published: 2026-08-30T20:14:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608300160.aspx
- anchor: #n2351477
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨、桃竹苗大矽谷計畫、青年百億海外圓夢計畫

Facts:
- 90 days until the 2026 local elections

## New Taipei honors 112 environmental heroes, recognizing volunteers for protecting the environment

- Published: 2026-08-30T20:00:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608300159.aspx
- anchor: #n2351474
- Companies mentioned: 新北市政府

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

## Ride breaks down at 日本樂高樂園, leaving 11 visitors stranded for about 30 minutes

- Published: 2026-08-30T19:59:52+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608300158.aspx
- anchor: #n2351413
- Companies mentioned: 日本樂高樂園、LEGOLAND Japan、日本放送協會、NHK

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

## National Theater and Concert Hall fosters engagement with older adults, using movement and creative work to reflect on life and reassess values

- Published: 2026-08-30T19:54:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202608300157.aspx
- anchor: #n2351347

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

- Published: 2026-08-30T19:51:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608300156.aspx
- anchor: #n2351348
- Companies mentioned: 埼玉西武獅隊、樂天金鷲隊

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
- 近期連4場出賽敲安，賽後打擊率2成39

## Chen Ying-jie’s funeral; James Soong, Hu Gua and others pay their final respects

- Published: 2026-08-30T19:49:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202608300155.aspx
- anchor: #n2351349
- Companies mentioned: 親民黨

Facts:
- 72-year-old singer Chen Ying-jie

## Iceland referendum rejects resuming EU accession talks, likely disappointing Brussels

- Published: 2026-08-30T19:48:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608300154.aspx
- anchor: #n2351350
- Companies mentioned: 歐洲聯盟、冰島國家廣播公司、路透社、川普、格陵蘭

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

## Hong Kong comic artist 利志達 holds solo exhibition in Taiwan, revisiting classic 刺秦

- Published: 2026-08-30T19:41:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202608300153.aspx
- anchor: #n2351346
- 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

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

## Nepal floods kill more than 700; 6-year-old girl rescued after being buried for days

- Published: 2026-08-30T19:31:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608300152.aspx
- anchor: #n2351344
- Companies mentioned: 印度經濟時報、今日印度

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

## US media: Xinjiang flight-test base undergoing major expansion, possibly paving the way for H-20 testing

- Published: 2026-08-30T19:27:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202608300151.aspx
- anchor: #n2351303
- Companies mentioned: 「戦域」、「プラネットラボ」、「星球実験室」

Facts:
- Each measures about 80 meters by 40 meters

## During Ghost Month, 板橋清潔隊 truck carrying joss paper catches fire inside; crew urgently unloads it onto the road

- Published: 2026-08-30T19:22:35+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608300150.aspx
- anchor: #n2351255
- Companies mentioned: 板橋清潔隊、新北警海山分局、新北市環保局

Facts:
- At around 4 p.m.

## Russian strike on ammunition depot in Ukraine’s Kyiv region kills 38, the area’s highest death toll this year

- Published: 2026-08-30T19:20:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608300149.aspx
- anchor: #n2351256
- Companies mentioned: 中央社

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.

## Embankment at Yiqun Bridge on Kaohsiung’s Houjin River collapses; contractor repairs it with heavy equipment

- Published: 2026-08-30T19:11:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608300148.aspx
- anchor: #n2351254

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

- Published: 2026-08-30T19:01:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608300147.aspx
- anchor: #n2351251
- Companies mentioned: 台北捷运、台北市警察局、信义分局

Facts:
- 4旬高姓男子

## Philippine undersecretary praises Taiwan’s firefighter training, says it helps build a “New Philippines”

- Published: 2026-08-30T18:56:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608300146.aspx
- anchor: #n2351190
- 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

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

## Low-pressure system over South China Sea approaches; heavy rain expected in central and southern Taiwan and Taitung on 8/31 and 9/1

- Published: 2026-08-30T18:50:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608300145.aspx
- anchor: #n2351126
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、中央氣象署

Facts:
- Highs of about 33 and 34 degrees Celsius around the island
- This year’s 22nd typhoon, Bualoi

## 日產 and 本田 join forces to develop “car brains,” building Japanese automaker alliance to compete with US and China

- Published: 2026-08-30T18:48:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608300144.aspx
- anchor: #n2351127
- 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

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

## Venezuela’s interim president: Energy deal with US lasts 25 years, aims for daily oil output of 1.5 million barrels

- Published: 2026-08-30T18:45:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608300143.aspx
- anchor: #n2351125
- Companies mentioned: 委內瑞拉、美國、VTV

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

## 愛之日常音樂節 makes US debut; Kuo Tzu and Enno Cheng share the love

- Published: 2026-08-30T18:42:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202608300142.aspx
- anchor: #n2351124
- Companies mentioned: 嶼聲、FORMOSOUND、愛之日常音樂節、浮花樂隊

Facts:
- Organizers estimate about 20,000 visits throughout the day

## Always too considerate and able to endure too much? These “good-person traits” are harming your body [Book excerpt]

- Published: 2026-08-30T18:35:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608305002.aspx
- anchor: #n2351119
- 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

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

## Stalled in Ukraine, Russia seeks to divide allies supporting Kyiv through gray-zone operations in Europe

- Published: 2026-08-30T18:22:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608300141.aspx
- anchor: #n2351116
- 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

Facts:
- There are at most about 10 Russia-backed incidents each month
- The monthly figure has risen to about 15 incidents

## Underground parking lot at Chiayi City’s Chongwen Elementary School expected to open in late October

- Published: 2026-08-30T18:20:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608300140.aspx
- anchor: #n2351117
- Companies mentioned: 嘉義市政府、中央社、嘉義市

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

## Wu Cheng-hao tries third base in the minors: “The batters are bigger” — prepares for the majors

- Published: 2026-08-30T18:20:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608300139.aspx
- anchor: #n2351118
- Companies mentioned: 味全龍隊

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

## Ko Wen-je discusses the breakdown of the KMT–TPP alliance in Zhubei, urges Huang Kuo-chang and Cheng Li-wen to coordinate quickly

- Published: 2026-08-30T18:13:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608300127.aspx
- anchor: #n2351115
- 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

- Published: 2026-08-30T18:00:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608300126.aspx
- anchor: #n2351108
- 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

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

## 伊朗最高領袖神隱半年罕見發聲 籲穆斯林共抗美以

- Published: 2026-08-30T17:59:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608300125.aspx
- anchor: #n2351047
- Companies mentioned: 伊朗、美國、以色列、波灣國家、Telegram、法新社、中央社

Facts:
- 美國與以色列6個月前對伊朗發動空襲

## Catcher Sung Chia-hsiang aims for the Monkeys’ single-season caught-stealing record, credits pitchers for their help

- Published: 2026-08-30T17:54:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608300124.aspx
- anchor: #n2350984
- Companies mentioned: 楽天モンキーズ、統一7-ELEVEn獅隊、第一金剛隊

Facts:
- Caught-stealing rate: 5成68
- Successfully caught 25 attempted steals
- Was stolen on 19 times
- 5成19
- 40 opportunities to catch a runner stealing
- 5成整
- 7成37
- 6成44

## Huang Yen-ju takes over Taipei City Pharmacists Association, extends medication safety from prescription bags to roads and daily life

- Published: 2026-08-30T17:53:35+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608300123.aspx
- anchor: #n2350985
- Companies mentioned: 台北市藥師公會、北市聯醫

Facts:
- Taipei City has more than 900 pharmacies
- More than 6,000 pharmacists
- The service has now reached more than 16,000 people

## Ecuador declares state of emergency over El Niño, becoming Latin America’s 5th country

- Published: 2026-08-30T17:49:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608300122.aspx
- anchor: #n2350986
- Companies mentioned: 厄瓜多風險管理部

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

## New character name for イエビー chosen as ミミィ in visitor vote

- Published: 2026-08-30T20:39:53+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000101723.html
- anchor: #n2351480
- 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

Facts:
- ミミィ takes 1st place with 45% of the vote
- A total of 345 votes were cast

## 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”

- Published: 2026-08-30T20:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000155.000183081.html
- anchor: #n2351481
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社HITOTEMA、食事処さくら、SAKURA's

Facts:
- YouTube channel surpasses 1.01 million subscribers
- More than 822 cooking videos
- More than 1 million total social media followers

## 【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!

- Published: 2026-08-30T20:10:55+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002087.000019483.html
- anchor: #n2351475
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社タミヤ

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.

## 【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)

- Published: 2026-08-30T20:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002846.000021078.html
- anchor: #n2351476
- Companies mentioned: TAC株式会社、TAC大宮校、TAC公務員講座

Facts:
- Waiver coupon for the 10,000-yen enrollment fee

## 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”

- Published: 2026-08-30T20:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000153.000183081.html
- anchor: #n2351412
- Companies mentioned: SAKURA's、株式会社HITOTEMA、料理家・食事処さくら

Facts:
- Cumulative sales reach 1,100 bottles
- Refill bottle: 400 yen

## 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!

- Published: 2026-08-30T20:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000690.000041036.html
- anchor: #n2351411
- Companies mentioned: シャネル

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.

## 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

- Published: 2026-08-30T19:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000150.000183081.html
- anchor: #n2351345
- Companies mentioned: SAKURA's、株式会社HITOTEMA、食事処さくら

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

## 【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】

- Published: 2026-08-30T19:15:12+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001098.000098954.html
- anchor: #n2351302
- 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

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)

## 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

- Published: 2026-08-30T19:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000149.000183081.html
- anchor: #n2351253
- Companies mentioned: SAKURA's、株式会社HITOTEMA、料理家・食事処さくら

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

## 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!

- Published: 2026-08-30T19:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000173.000116303.html
- anchor: #n2351252
- 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

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

## 【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”

- Published: 2026-08-30T18:50:11+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000322.000045254.html
- anchor: #n2351188
- 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

Facts:
- Date and time: Monday, Aug. 31, 2026; tipoff at 19:10
- ● Capital: 50 million yen
- ● Capital: 1.299 billion yen

## 「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

- Published: 2026-08-30T18:50:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000026.000115145.html
- anchor: #n2351189
- 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

Facts:
- Sales begin

## “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”

- Published: 2026-08-30T18:43:59+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003893.000064643.html
- anchor: #n2351120
- 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

Facts:
- Prize money of 10 million yen
- 12 men and women
- Has more than 840,000 social media followers

## #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

- Published: 2026-08-30T18:43:11+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000454.000037407.html
- anchor: #n2351121
- 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

Facts:
- ■Height/weight: 196cm/96kg
- Japan national team (ranked 22nd) vs. Qatar national team (ranked 76th)
- Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, 19:10

## “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”

- Published: 2026-08-30T18:41:48+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003892.000064643.html
- anchor: #n2351122
- Companies mentioned: ABEMA、アバンギャルディ、CJ ENM、Mnet、吉本興業、モデルプレス

Facts:
- Prize money of 10 million yen
- 12 men and women
- 840,000 social media followers

## SAKURA's “vegetable-packed dressing” surpasses 2,000 bottles sold across its onion and carrot varieties

- Published: 2026-08-30T18:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000167.000183081.html
- anchor: #n2351123
- Companies mentioned: SAKURA's、株式会社HITOTEMA、食事処さくら

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

## 【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!

- Published: 2026-08-30T18:04:52+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000286.000064384.html
- anchor: #n2351109
- 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

Facts:
- Admission: 900 yen per session (3,500 yen for advance registration for all 4 sessions)

## “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

- Published: 2026-08-30T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000022.000115145.html
- anchor: #n2351114
- 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

Facts:
- 2026年9月17日（木）・18日（金）にOMM 2階展示ホールで開催される
- 2026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

## SAKURA's all-purpose seasoning “口福の隠し味” surpasses 5,000 bottles sold across regular and reduced-sodium varieties

- Published: 2026-08-30T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000166.000183081.html
- anchor: #n2351113
- Companies mentioned: SAKURA's、株式会社HITOTEMA

Facts:
- Cumulative sales total 5,416 bottles across the regular and reduced-sodium varieties
- Announced cumulative sales of 4,000 bottles in June 2026

## 【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)

- Published: 2026-08-30T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001344.000059144.html
- anchor: #n2351112
- 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

Facts:
- Date and time: Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026, 15:00–17:00
- Admission: Free

## 『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!

- Published: 2026-08-30T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003931.000004829.html
- anchor: #n2351111
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エフエム東京、日産自動車株式会社

Facts:
- Full network across all 38 JFN stations
- Business card distribution event limited to 200 people
- Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, from 15:00

## ReoNa to perform at [animate Theater LIVE 2026 ~summer~] on the day of her 8th debut anniversary

- Published: 2026-08-30T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004990.000013546.html
- anchor: #n2351110
- 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

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

## 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%

- Published: 2026-08-30T20:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11160413
- anchor: #n2351414
- Companies mentioned: SK海力士、英特爾

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.

## 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

- Published: 2026-08-30T19:39:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11160404
- anchor: #n2351415

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

- Published: 2026-08-30T19:25:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11160399
- anchor: #n2351416
- Companies mentioned: The Times of India、U.S. Geological Survey

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.

## 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

- Published: 2026-08-30T19:09:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11160415
- anchor: #n2351417
- Companies mentioned: 搜狐網

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.

## 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

- Published: 2026-08-30T19:00:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11069232
- anchor: #n2351418
- Companies mentioned: PHILIPS、Xiaomi、iWALK、LaPO、Anker、Aukey、ADATA

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.

## 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

- Published: 2026-08-30T18:45:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11160411
- anchor: #n2351191

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

- Published: 2026-08-30T18:34:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11160409
- anchor: #n2351192

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

- Published: 2026-08-30T18:30:35+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11160398
- anchor: #n2351193
- Companies mentioned: 法新社、美聯社

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.

## 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

- Published: 2026-08-30T18:20:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11160408
- anchor: #n2351194

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.

## 56歲工程師被裁員！改做1工作「二度就業OK、免學歷經驗」，中高齡賺錢更輕鬆有彈性

- Published: 2026-08-30T18:19:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11160373
- anchor: #n2351195
- Companies mentioned: Adobe

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.

## Historian broadsides Wang Hui-mei over infighting! Fears impact on Changhua council seats, says “Wang Hui-mei bears the greatest responsibility”

- Published: 2026-08-30T17:50:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11160405
- anchor: #n2351048

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

- Published: 2026-08-30T17:47:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11160388
- anchor: #n2351049
- 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

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.

## Women power joins forces across districts! Chien Shu-pei heads south to support Liang Yu-tzu, canvassing markets to build support and provide service

- Published: 2026-08-30T17:47:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11160403
- anchor: #n2351050

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

- Published: 2026-08-30T17:43:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11160402
- anchor: #n2351051
- Companies mentioned: Phasetrum Inc.、Xensur Medical Co., Ltd.、Pegasus Tech Ventures、CnC Venture

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.

## 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

- Published: 2026-08-30T17:41:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11160392
- anchor: #n2351052

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

- Published: 2026-08-30T17:39:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11160401
- anchor: #n2351053
- Companies mentioned: 新北市體育局

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.

## 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.

- Published: 2026-08-30T17:30:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11160400
- anchor: #n2351054

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.”

- Published: 2026-08-30T17:26:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11160394
- anchor: #n2351055
- 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

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.”

## 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.

- Published: 2026-08-30T17:24:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11160396
- anchor: #n2351056

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?

- Published: 2026-08-30T17:21:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11160397
- anchor: #n2351057
- 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

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.

## Are contrarian U.S. stock investors preparing to switch to a defensive stance? Bank of America: They are waiting for “two key signals.”

- Published: 2026-08-30T19:10:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6591803
- anchor: #n2351351
- Companies mentioned: Bank of America

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.

## U.S. midterm elections could derail “government-linked stocks”! Intel plunged after surging more than 3 times, as political and legal risks rise.

- Published: 2026-08-30T18:10:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6591743
- anchor: #n2351128
- 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)

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.

## 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.

- Published: 2026-08-30T17:10:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6591742
- anchor: #n2350987
- Companies mentioned: SpaceX、Tesla、GE Vernova、Fortress Investment Group、APR Energy、FTAI Aviation、xAI、Anthropic

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.