# AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-31 00:00–03:00 JST

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 12 items from 5 sources; Japan, 9 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Tanba-Sasayama's first: wild boar soup curry debuts. satory's cafe to launch “Botan Soup Curry RED Kiwami” on Sept. 3

- Published: 2026-08-31T02:31:55+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000135457.html
- anchor: #n2361141
- Companies mentioned: KADOKAWA、おおみや

Tanba-Sasayama cafe satory's cafe will launch “Botan Soup Curry RED Kiwami,” made with locally sourced wild boar meat, on Sept. 3, 2026. The new product draws on the region's food culture and is attracting attention as a game dish to enjoy year-round.

## La Grâce Vintage to hold its 3rd vintage jewelry fair in Seoul, South Korea, accelerating its expansion in East Asia

- Published: 2026-08-31T02:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000168842.html
- anchor: #n2361140
- Companies mentioned: La Grâce Vintage、Tiffany & Co.、Hermes、Van Cleef & Arpels、Cartier、バーニーズ ニューヨーク

Facts:
- This will be the 3rd time the event has been held in Seoul.
- We will showcase more than 100 vintage jewelry pieces.
- 2026年9月11日（金）〜13日（日）

## World Trade Center San Diego and Mayor Todd Gloria to Host Investment Summit in Tokyo

- Published: 2026-08-31T00:20:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000025.000165358.html
- anchor: #n2356494
- Companies mentioned: World Trade Center San Diego、MCW、GANMI Corporation、San Diego Regional EDC、San Diego State University、Tijuana EDC、Firestorm Labs

Facts:
- more than 40 senior government officials, industry executives, civic leaders, and academics
- Tuesday, September 8, 2026 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. JST

## San Diego and Japan further strengthen their strategic relationship

- Published: 2026-08-31T00:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000022.000165358.html
- anchor: #n2356491
- Companies mentioned: サンディエゴ市、横浜市、サンディエゴ地域経済開発公社（EDC）、ワールド・トレード・センター・サンディエゴ（WTCSD）、UCサンディエゴ、クアルコム、ASML、ゼネラル・アトミクス、ゼネラル・ダイナミクスNASSCO、SAIC、ブーズ・アレン・ハミルトン、三菱電機ベンチャーズ、Firestorm Labs、La Jolla Labs、Artis BioSolutions、AquaPoro Technologies、ActivBody、サンディエゴ港、サンディエゴ郡地域空港局、ティファナEDC、SANDAG、サンディエゴ観光局、サンディエゴ地域商工会議所、Biocom、サンディエゴ州立大学、サンディエゴ動物園野生生物同盟、京セラ、RISE-A、横浜ハードテックハブ、京都フュージョニアリング、大阪大学レーザー科学研究所、GANMI Corporation、MCW Japan、Ambix Ventures、アラスカ航空、在日米国大使館

Facts:
- More than 40 public- and private-sector representatives
- Investment since 2015 has reached $7.6 billion

## San Diego and Japan Deepen Strategic Ties

- Published: 2026-08-31T00:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000023.000165358.html
- anchor: #n2356490
- Companies mentioned: World Trade Center San Diego (WTCSD)、San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation (EDC)、Kyocera、RISE-A、Yokohama Hardtech Hub、UC San Diego、Qualcomm、ASML、Kyoto Fusioneering、Osaka University、General Atomics、General Dynamics NASSCO、SAIC、Firestorm Labs、Biocom、La Jolla Labs、Artis BioSolutions、San Diego State University

Facts:
- Japan is San Diego’s second-largest source of foreign direct investment, having invested $7.6 billion in the region since 2015

## ワールド・トレード・センター・サンディエゴ and Mayor Todd Gloria to hold investment summit in Tokyo

- Published: 2026-08-31T00:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000026.000165358.html
- anchor: #n2356489
- Companies mentioned: ワールド・トレード・センター・サンディエゴ、MCW Japan、GANMI Corporation、Firestorm Labs、サンディエゴ地域EDC、ティファナEDC、サンディエゴ州立大学

Facts:
- More than 100 business leaders
- More than 40 delegation members
- Visit Japan in September 2026
- Sept. 8, 2026
- 18:30-19:30

## [New episode updated today!] More and more people are finding comfort in the mysterious “Runrun”! Please subscribe to the channel♪── “Runrun,” by 三崎 島 │ Now being serialized to acclaim on the free web manga site “栞”!

- Published: 2026-08-31T00:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000377.000118288.html
- anchor: #n2356493
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社大洋図書、栞、三崎 島

Facts:
- “Episodes 1–34”

## Tsumugi Wenders from “Summer Pockets” appointed tourism ambassador for Ogijima! Newly drawn commemorative illustration and special voice also released!

- Published: 2026-08-31T00:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002000.000002610.html
- anchor: #n2356492
- Companies mentioned: Key、株式会社小学館集英社プロダクション、男木島観光協会、鳥白島観光協会、VISUAL ARTS

Facts:
- It aired as a TV anime in 2 consecutive cours, with a total of 26 episodes, in April 2025
- In August of the same year, while the series was still airing, an unprecedented 4 theatrical compilation films were released
- “Ogijima Lighthouse Summer Pockets Festival” on Aug. 31, Tsumugi Wenders' birthday

## AI日本国際映画祭 joins Taiwan's “StartSphere Taipei 2026”! Announces a new model for joint Japan-Taiwan IP development and international expansion!

- Published: 2026-08-30T23:59:42+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000189364.html
- anchor: #n2356425
- Companies mentioned: AI日本国際映画祭、AIFJ、株式会社 AI Film Japan、GrX Studio、TAICCA、台北フィルムコミッション、台北市政府産業発展局

Facts:
- Sept. 3 (Thu.) and 4 (Fri.), 2026
- Friday, September 4, 10:30–12:00
- 90-minute featured session
- Within the next 12 months

## Seen as the “Islamic NATO,” the Mecca Mutual Defense Agreement is set to hold its first meeting

- Published: 2026-08-31T02:10:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608310002.aspx
- anchor: #n2361139
- Companies mentioned: Anadolu Agency、土耳其、巴基斯坦、沙烏地

## Backlash against 資料中心 emerges as a surprise issue in US midterm elections, testing Republicans’ prospects

- Published: 2026-08-31T00:46:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608300187.aspx
- anchor: #n2356495
- Companies mentioned: 資料中心、AI、法新社、德州、布拉左里亞、威斯康辛州、佛羅里達州、賓州、懷俄明州、密西根州、俄亥俄州

Facts:
- Candidates in 21 elections across at least 18 states nationwide have mentioned 資料中心 in TV ads
- Power demand from 資料中心 sent capacity costs soaring by US$9.3 billion in 1 year
- The increase reached as much as 174%

## Japanese media: Japan’s representative office in Taiwan sets up nuclear shelters to prepare for a “Taiwan contingency” crisis

- Published: 2026-08-31T00:01:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608300186.aspx
- anchor: #n2356487
- Companies mentioned: 日本台湾交流协会、World Net International

Facts:
- More than 80 shelters have already been sold to individuals and companies in Japan

## Loose soil and rocks on a slope beside school buildings: Kaohsiung’s Shoushan Junior High and Elementary School and kindergarten to suspend classes on the 31st

- Published: 2026-08-31T00:01:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608300185.aspx
- anchor: #n2356488
- Companies mentioned: 高雄市立壽山國中、壽山國小、壽山國小附設幼兒園、行政院人事行政總處、教育局、氣象署

Facts:
- Classes suspended for 1 day
- Schoolwide suspension of classes for 1 day on Aug. 31

## Taoyuan traveler saves a life with CPR in Switzerland, proudly saying, “I’m from Taiwan”

- Published: 2026-08-30T23:57:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608300184.aspx
- anchor: #n2356426

A Taiwanese former volunteer emergency responder saved a man with CPR while traveling in Switzerland. He expressed his pride as a Taiwanese person on social media.

## Castles Technology’s treasury stock buyback execution rate reaches 53%, at an average price of 51.96 yuan; aims for profit recovery in the second half

- Published: 2026-08-31T00:20:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6591853
- anchor: #n2356496

Industrial computer maker Castles Technology completed 53% of its treasury stock buyback at an average price of 51.96 yuan. It aims to improve profits in the second half as orders recover. The move signals the company’s confidence in its future development.

## Industry group leads delegation to India to sign 6 MOUs, with exchanges on electronics supply chains moving toward practical implementation

- Published: 2026-08-31T00:19:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6591841
- anchor: #n2356497
- Companies mentioned: 東元(TECO)、昇頻公司、優勝奈米、禾麟數碼、燿釷鋰可生、泰創工程、Techazar E-cyclers Pvt. Ltd.、Green Source、The Recycling Company、Shakti Plastic Industries

The Taiwan Industrial Association signed 6 MOUs in India, strengthening cooperation to advance practical applications in the electronic supply chain and green technology fields. A delegation led by 利明献 and others held exchanges in Bengaluru, India, to promote the development of actual projects.

## 〈Hot stocks〉Foreign investors buy for 4 consecutive days, backing WIN Semiconductors; shares rise 17.69% for the week and top all moving averages

- Published: 2026-08-31T00:18:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6591832
- anchor: #n2356498
- Companies mentioned: 輝達、NVIDIA

Taiwanese semiconductor maker 穩懋 recovered as demand for AI infrastructure and optical communications grew, drawing concentrated foreign investment buying. Its share price rose 17.69% for the week, returning to the 500-yen range.

## Workers, don’t let your rights fall asleep! In 2026, companies barred from taking 1 action when employees take sick leave for “within 10 days”; full-attendance bonuses and leave rules explained

- Published: 2026-08-31T01:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11160038
- anchor: #n2361079

Starting Jan. 1, 2026, Japan will introduce a new sick leave system. Employers may not take adverse action against workers who take up to 10 days of ordinary sick leave in a year, and full-attendance bonuses must be calculated proportionally, safeguarding workers’ rights.

## Bai Lu and Meng Ziyi aren’t No. 1! The most beautiful Chinese period-drama actresses of the past 3 years: She takes the top spot among 10, with dazzling palace costumes reaching new heights—truly the most beautiful woman in ancient China

- Published: 2026-08-31T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11160118
- anchor: #n2356556

Ten actresses in Chinese historical dramas broadcast from August 2023 to August 2026 were ranked based on reactions on Weibo. 王楚然 was selected as No. 1.

## For mothers with a history of gestational diabetes, can breastfeeding after childbirth affect their future health?

- Published: 2026-08-31T01:01:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 照護線上
- Original: https://www.careonline.com.tw/2026/08/202608310000.html
- anchor: #n2356616

## Aug. 31: Build your self-confidence - Heho Health

- Published: 2026-08-31T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | Heho健康
- Original: https://heho.com.tw/archives/384566
- anchor: #n2356666