AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-31 06:00–09:00 JST｜Page 1 of 2https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 61 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 43 items from 4 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en [Middle School Entrance Exams] Fully customized preparation for target schools that major cram schools cannot fully cover! Online one-on-one tutoring service Soleado launches its “Target School Preparation Course” in earnesthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367097https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367097Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:40:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES In the AI era, what sets companies apart is not the ability to get projects started, but the ability to see them through. White paper, second installment, proposes 5 project management actions Japanese companies should take to strengthen their capabilities 日本プロジェクトソリューションズ株式会社https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367098https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367098Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:34:20 +0900JapanPR TIMES “Famima TV” and “Life-Live Data” to begin full-scale collaboration with Dentsuhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367099https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367099Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:32:58 +0900JapanPR TIMES “Famima TV” and “Life-Live Data” to begin full-scale collaboration with Dentsuhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367100https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367100Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:32:17 +0900JapanPR TIMES Showa Retro Hot Spring Bathhouse Tamagawa Onsen will hold events to raise disaster preparedness awareness in conjunction with Disaster Preparedness Day, including “Assembling Evacuation Tents and Cardboard Beds” and a “Long-Life Food Fair.”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367101https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367101Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:32:16 +0900JapanPR TIMES 謎解き・マーダーミステリー制作の株式会社からのもぬけ handled the puzzle creation for “Under the Sky of Fuan,” the latest installment in AporiQ.’s “Kotori Tales” puzzle series for businesses. It is currently available at カフェ風庵 in Osaka.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367105https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367105Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 株式会社ピュアグロース sponsors “Wooden House Design Grand Prix 2027,” a wooden house design competition for current students attracting attention in the architecture worldhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367104https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367104Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES カクイチ建材工業株式会社 uses “Canal Pilot” — even at the same worksite, perspiration levels vary by approximately 4 times. Tailored heatstroke prevention measures for each individualhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367103https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367103Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【ＢＳ日テレ】西村和彦 大井川鐵道で蘇る？！ブルートレインで美酒に酔う「いいおつまみいただいた」 友近は羨望のつぶやき『友近・礼二の妄想トレイン』9月1日（火）よる9時放送https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367102https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367102Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES In the era of employment for skill development, the focus shifts from “accepting workers” to “building workplaces that are chosen”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367093https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367093Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Ambulance and multipurpose transport vehicle donated — to support extended on-site operations, including portable toilets for emergency crewshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367094https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367094Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:15:37 +0900JapanPR TIMES [September 1, Disaster Preparedness Day] Yogurlet provides the calcium equivalent of 1.5 cups of milk, while Hi Lemon provides 10 days’ worth of the target vitamin C intake. Add these “emergency-ready sweets” to your rotating stockpile.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367057https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367057Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Up to half off] “使えるサイン” and “使えるOffice” launch celebration campaign runs through September 30https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367056https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367056Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES A history RPG for exam preparation where you recruit Himiko, Caesar, Oda Nobunaga and others as companions and embark on adventureshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367055https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367055Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Fun and relaxation bring people together in support: report on Kisuke’s “24-Hour Television” charity campaign [Ehime Prefecture・キスケ株式会社]https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367058https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367058Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:07:43 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Yakiniku King] “焼肉きんぐ 笛吹石和店” grand opening on September 14, 2026 (Monday)!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367059https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367059Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:05:27 +0900JapanPR TIMES Sotas Raises Funding from Rice Capital, Led by Taro Fukuyamahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367060https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367060Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:02:14 +0900JapanPR TIMES Sotas raises funding from Rice Capital, led by Taro Fukuyamahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367061https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367061Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:00:21 +0900JapanPR TIMES 官民共創未来コンソーシアム signs a “Co-Creation Partnership Agreement” with 裾野市 and BUSINESS-ALLIANCEhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367082https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367082Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES “SONO,” an organic matcha brand from Kagoshimahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367081https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367081Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Results announced for the first-ever popularity vote for 幸煎餅’s long-selling 七福神あられ®! 福禄寿® (shiso flavor) has been named the inaugural favorite!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367080https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367080Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【女性の8割超が実感】夏の髪・頭皮トラブルに着目した3つの新メニューを渋谷「癒髪-yukami-」が2026年8月より開始https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367079https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367079Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES We want to increase the number of people who play music themselves, not just listen to it.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367078https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367078Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【リノベ会社の“決め手”を利用経験者394人に調査】1位は「提案された物件が希望に合っていた」53.6%——デザイン（41.6%）より「間取り・機能の提案」（50.0%）https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367077https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367077Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES リプルア, a procurement management system specialized for the research industry, launches Compass, enabling searches, quote requests and orders from a catalog covering one of the industry’s largest product rangeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367076https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367076Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES ituwa’s new wedding dress collection, Wish, casts a spellhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367075https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367075Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES A legend etched into film history, now in a high-precision timepiece. A new Godzilla radio-controlled solar chronograph, limited to 1954 pieces.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367074https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367074Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Personal training gym WAPLE Naruse opens at Naruse Station｜WAPLE expands to 25 locations in the Kanto regionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367073https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367073Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES LexxPluss’s Masaya Aso to participate in a panel discussion at the Tokyo Physical AI Summithttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367072https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367072Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES ジーエルシー releases 3 new products for Prop Cloud Suite, a cloud system specialized for the property management industryhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367071https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367071Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Possible “cover-up” by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare? First-ever lawsuit seeking revocation against the government over the red yeast rice incident; Kobayashi Pharmaceutical, not the government, commissioned animal testing for puberulic acidhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367070https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367070Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESIn the red yeast rice supplement incident, Kobayashi Pharmaceutical commissioned animal testing, and the results were used in the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare’s decision, but the testing institution was not disclosed. In response, 薫製倶楽部 filed a lawsuit seeking revocation against the government. 「おためし転職」 adds a feature to filter job listings by “preferred conditions”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367069https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367069Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES ダイレクトクラウド to launch SmartFiling AI Powered by DirectCloud for キヤノンマーケティングジャパン株式会社 on September 7https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367068https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367068Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES GBP株式会社 celebrated its 7th anniversary in August 2026. A message from its representative to everyone who has supported the companyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367067https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367067Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Photographing women entrepreneurs’ “future selves”｜A photo session to get a head start on your ideal self will be held in Oimachi on September 30https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367066https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367066Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES女性起業家支援協会（FEA） will hold a photo session in Tokyo on September 30, 2026, to capture participants’ “ideal selves” in photographs. The event will provide a venue for strengthening communication skills and networking, supporting the growth of women entrepreneurs. Notice of the broadcast of the 16th installment of THE 事業承継 その灯を消すな！, a program presented by M&A Capital Partnershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367065https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367065Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [ABC-MART] [Choosing shoes for late summer] Get ahead of the season from the ground up, even in the heat. New fall shoe suggestions in suede and rich colors to enjoy in comfort even on days when temperatures reach 30 degreeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367064https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367064Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [家族亭] Shikoku Fair—Gifts from Shikoku, an island rich in blessings—runs from September 1 (Tuesday)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367063https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367063Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【得得】Starting 9/1 (Tue.), a special X follow-and-repost campaign will be held on 得得's official X account!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367062https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367062Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Light enough to change everything you thought you knew about iron kettles. A next-generation iron kettle that releases iron into hot water is now available for presale on Makuake.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366933https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366933Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES A T-shirt boldly designed with the iconic “NISSAN Fairlady Z (Z32)” goes on sale! Reservations now openhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366873https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366873Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:25:06 +0900JapanPR TIMES Men's eyebrow salon kegirai launches “EMIA,” a dedicated eyebrow wax developed from a track record of treating more than 150,000 people annuallyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366838https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366838Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:11:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES From the creator of “Drawing,” Dal-Young Lim brings the otherworldly ecchi battle fantasy “ATM Uncle: My Popularity Never Ends in Another World!” Volume 2 is already getting a 3rd printing!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366839https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366839Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES To support Korean companies entering Japan, Koichiro Onuki of User Life Science Co., Ltd. speaks at CPHI Korea 2026 and partners with Research Mentor社 to assist with regulatory filingshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366845https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366845Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES ゴーゴーカレーが、徳島にテイクアウト&デリバリーに特化した、トレーラーハウス型店舗を8月31日にオーブン！オーブン記念に先着100名様限定で、ポークロースカツカレー小を550円で販売！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366844https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366844Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Shiga Block Council】The first step toward protecting Lake Biwa begins with the sound of wind chimes. A “wind chime tunnel” of approximately 300 chimes, encouraging people to turn down their air conditioning by 2°C, will be held in Ritto City on September 5https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366843https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366843Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【阪急ベーカリー】一足早く秋をお届け。見つけよう！美味しい秋の味散歩https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366842https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366842Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【フレッズカフェ】一足早く秋の味わいを楽しむ。見つけよう！美味しい秋の味散歩https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366841https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366841Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES “No matter how many times I say it, it doesn't get through” — the cause was a “misunderstanding by the instructor.” The renowned trainer's method for “getting people moving,” praised by major leaguer Yusei Kikuchi, is finally being published as a book!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366840https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366840Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Expanding installations】株式会社エヌケイワイ steps up new vending machine installationshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366776https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366776Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:52:09 +0900JapanPR TIMES Making the “first step” in business succession start with a tax accountant. Business succession × AI: 承継Tech officially launcheshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366777https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366777Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES A welcome ¥100 despite rising prices! “Love Squall Pine” to be sold in vending machines in limited quantities starting in Septemberhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366715https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366715Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:44:37 +0900JapanPR TIMES A CACL cultural hub will open in Nomi City, Ishikawa, in 2027. A center of ceramics production with a history stretching back 1,400 years will become an open space for creativityhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366703https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366703Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES TikTok live commerce “Tsubame Channel” sells out more than 1,000 units of TBC “Deep Clear Wash” in about 10 minuteshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366702https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366702Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Latest for 2026】How to choose a mobile battery amid changing fire risks and “new airline rules.” HIDISC proposes “3 new standards for avoiding a bad purchase”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366701https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366701Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Asian Rural Institute donation campaign “Living Kindly with Our Neighbors” reaches its second goal of 2.2 million yen — now aiming for the final goal of 5 million yen. Stories of the people supporting the “West Japan Training,” which the campaign has continued for 50 yearshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366700https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366700Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES The paperback edition of Our Hakone Ekiden by Jun Ikeido goes on sale September 2 (Wednesday)!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366699https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366699Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES After approximately 18 years on the air, the regular broadcast comes to an end… The 2-and-a-half-hour special finale of the regular broadcast of おとな旅あるき旅 airs October 3 (Saturday).https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366698https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366698Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Over 65? Will senior benefits change in 2027? A look at current subsidies and retirement protectionshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366995https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366995Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan will enter a super-aged society in 2025, with people aged 65 and over accounting for more than 20% of the population. The public is watching to see whether senior benefits will be adjusted in 2027, but no official plan has been announced. The current system operates under existing laws and regulations. Hua Junxiong’s view: Japan prepares to take over the United States’ role in the Western Pacific, and how China can respondhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366994https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366994Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Following the United States’ strategic retreat, Japan is seeking to take the lead on security in the Western Pacific and is deepening its involvement in the Taiwan issue. China is pushing back with its military superiority and legal measures, raising tensions. Xuan Zhonghua’s view: The rise of financial capitalism and the decline of hegemony—a lesson Taiwanese people must catch up onhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366996https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366996Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:50:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Xuan Zhonghua analyzes how financial capitalism has fueled the growth of U.S. debt and the decline of U.S. hegemony, and warns Taiwan not to repeat Japan’s mistakes. This perspective is crucial to understanding changes in the global economic structure. Lin Teng-yao’s view: How can the executive-legislative deadlock be resolved? Lai Ching-te should first put his own constitutional proposals into practicehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366997https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366997Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:40:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The conflict between Taiwan’s executive and legislative branches has intensified, resulting in a constitutional deadlock. Professor Lin Teng-yao of Tunghai University has called on President Lai Ching-te to implement the cabinet-system reform he advocated in the past. This is a practical solution for restoring the country’s system of governance. “Some people work hard their whole lives and still have no choices…” It took 9 years to understand what this iconic Taiwanese film was trying to sayhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366999https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366999Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Taiwanese film The Great Buddha+ (大佛普拉斯), released in 2017, continues to draw attention 9 years later as a work that raises questions about society’s vulnerable groups. Directed by Huang Hsin-yao, it quietly portrays class inequality and human dignity. Wang Qingmin’s view: “榮民” and “陸配”—people who endured hardship and served Taiwan, yet face discrimination and marginalizationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366998https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366998Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒“Rongmin” veterans and spouses from mainland China, who have contributed to Taiwan’s development, are facing hardship because of social discrimination and political neglect. Their sacrifices have gone unrecognized, and their rights remain inadequately protected. Wu’er Kaixi’s view: Give the party flag to the country and take the party song backhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367000https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367000Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:20:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Wu’er Kaixi calls on the Kuomintang to give its Blue Sky with a White Sun party flag to the country and take back its party song, symbolizing the separation of party and state and deepening Taiwan’s democracy. The move carries considerable historical and symbolic significance. Zhang Junkai’s column: 《問蒼生》 goes viral—why is it being misread in Taiwan?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367001https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367001Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:10:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The mainland Chinese AI short drama 《問蒼生》 has sparked controversy over how it is interpreted in Taiwan, largely because of differences in historical perspectives across the Taiwan Strait. Author Zhang Junkai says Taiwan’s exposure to Western elite historical narratives makes it difficult to understand the work’s people-centered historical perspective and cultural logic. Opinion: Plan B after the “euthanasia referendum” was blockedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366778https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366778Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan’s “euthanasia referendum” was blocked by the ruling and opposition parties in 2026. As the need for a dignified death grows in an aging society, wider adoption of advance medical decision forms (AD) has become an urgent issue. Opinion: Shen Po-yang is good at campaigning—but what comes next?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366779https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366779Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:50:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒As a candidate for Taipei mayor, Shen Po-yang has demonstrated strong campaign skills and an ability to generate buzz. But the feasibility of his policy implementation and his governing ability have come under scrutiny, particularly regarding trade-offs amid funding, administrative burdens and practical constraints. Education Matters》Afraid to take leave and unable to fall ill—the systemic issues behind “mental and physical adjustment leave”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366780https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366780Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:45:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The significance and practical challenges of “mental and physical adjustment leave,” introduced in Japanese schools, have come under scrutiny. While the system protects teachers’ mental and physical health, shortcomings in substitute arrangements and staffing are creating additional burdens. Zhou Ping’s view: Unions that refuse to bow to power deserve to exist—the Higher Education Union needs your support and solidarityhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366781https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366781Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:40:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Higher Education Union is marking its 14th anniversary with a fundraising tea gathering and a call for public support. It emphasizes the importance of independent unions in protecting education’s public mission and teachers’ dignity. Wu Tong-hsiung’s view: Even with media cover, Chen Shih-chung must answer 4 questionshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366782https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366782Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:36:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Wu Tong-hsiung said Chen Shih-chung must answer 4 serious questions about the “truth of vaccine procurement” he himself asserted, including government obstruction and political decisions. He also raised concerns about bias in the media and search engines. Opinion: Waiting until war is imminent to make weapons is too late—Taiwan needs “white-model defense” and “dynamic peace”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366783https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366783Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:33:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒“White Tail Defense” and “dynamic peace” have been proposed as Taiwan defense strategies. The national strategy would rapidly convert standardized platforms in civilian industries for wartime use, making use of Taiwan’s technological base. Their importance lies in securing a time advantage in the early stages of a war. Opinion: Land, water and electricity are all “tight, tight, tight”—don’t let AI sovereignty become “loose, loose, loose”!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366785https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366785Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Kaohsiung is facing challenges involving data sovereignty and governance as it pursues an AI-driven urban transformation. The author warns that focusing only on the speed of attracting investment could leave the city dependent on technology companies in the long term. Neiwan Old Street and Chenghuang Temple lose out! This is the top attraction in Hsinchu, beating the TOP10 list; visitors praise it as a mini Tokyo Ueno Park, perfect for family outingshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366784https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366784Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Tourism figures for Hsinchu in the first half of 2026 are out. Hsinchu Park took the top spot with 1.91 million visits, surpassing Chenghuang Temple and the fishing harbor. The figures reflect strong demand from residents and visitors for diverse recreational spaces and provide an important reference for tourism policy. Opinion: Cross-strait youth exchanges are a good thing, but where is “Lu Haodong 2.0”?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366786https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366786Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:20:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒An opinion piece by the deputy director of 新黨’s public opinion center criticizes existing cross-strait youth exchanges as mere formalities and calls for a new generation of pro-unification youth with a revolutionary spirit—a “Lu Haodong 2.0”—to promote peaceful unification and counter what it calls suppression by the Democratic Progressive Party. The completion of political integration and two worlds of wealth and poverty: Excerpt from 《中國，在世界中形成》 (5)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366639https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366639Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Excerpts from the book China’s Formation in the World: Ancient Times analyze the historical context in which China faced imperialism and wealth inequality from the 19th century onward, as well as the 3 requirements for state formation. The author is Gan Huaizhen, a professor at National Taiwan University. Zhang Linghe loses out in 《逐玉》! The TOP10 ranking of the strongest “war god” leads in historical Chinese dramas has a surprise winner: commanding and awe-inspiring, he leaves the entire internet swooning as soon as he appearshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366638https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366638Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A TOP 10 ranking introduces male characters with a “war god” aura in Chinese costume dramas, based on viewer reactions, performances and action scenes. Wu Lei ranks No. 1, Ren Jialun No. 2 and Liu Yuning No. 3. [偉訓] Statement on a cybersecurity incident affecting some of the company’s information systemshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366714https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366714Sun, 30 Aug 2026 20:32:40 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所偉訓 (3032) announced on August 30, 2026, that some of its information systems had been affected by a cybersecurity incident. No leak of personal information or confidential data has been confirmed, and there has been no significant impact on its business. [英利-KY] Announcement pursuant to Article 第二十五條, Paragraph 第一項, Subparagraph 第三款 of the Regulations Governing Loaning of Funds and Making of Endorsements/Guarantees by Public Companieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366713https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366713Sun, 30 Aug 2026 20:26:19 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所英利-KY provided an additional guarantee of 2.87億元 for its subsidiary 林德英利（天津）汽車部件 to support the subsidiary’s financing facilities. The total balance of guarantees has reached 19.63億元. [英利-KY] Announcement on behalf of subsidiary 長春英利汽車工業股份有限公司 pursuant to Article 第二十二條, Paragraph 第一項, Subparagraph 第三款 of the Regulations Governing Loaning of Funds and Making of Endorsements/Guarantees by Public Companieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366712https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366712Sun, 30 Aug 2026 20:26:01 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所英利-KY announced that its subsidiary 長春英利汽車工業股份有限公司 had provided loans to 三 subsidiaries, with the total balance amounting to 34.84% of net worth. [英利-KY] Announcement that the company’s consolidated financial statements for the second quarter of fiscal year 115 were approved by the board of directorshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366711https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366711Sun, 30 Aug 2026 20:22:24 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所 [沛爾生醫-創] Announcement of a change in the company’s spokespersonhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366710https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366710Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:14:01 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所沛爾生醫-創 announced a change in its spokesperson. Chief Financial Officer Chen Zhixian will take over from former spokesperson Song Mingtan, who resigned for personal career reasons. The personnel change took effect on 115年8月30日 and is a common corporate governance adjustment. [長虹] Announcement that the company was selected as the best applicant for Taipei’s “大直藏璽” public urban renewal projecthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366709https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366709Sun, 30 Aug 2026 15:19:06 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所長虹 (5534) was selected as the best applicant for Taipei’s “大直藏璽” public urban renewal project and plans to invest in building residential properties. [沛爾生醫-創] announces that the par value of its shares will change from NT$10 to NT$0.5. Announcement period: Aug. 6, 115, to Nov. 5, 115.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366708https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366708Sun, 30 Aug 2026 08:00:03 +0900Taiwan沛爾生醫 (6949) announced that the par value of its shares will change from 10元 to 0.5元. The adjusted shares will be listed on 115年9月7日. 【上緯投控】公告本公司名稱由「上緯國際投資控股股份有限公司」更名為「上緯國際控股股份有限公司」，公告期間：115年6月11日至115年9月10日。https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366707https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366707Sun, 30 Aug 2026 08:00:03 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所上緯投控 changed its name from “上緯國際投資控股” to “上緯國際控股.” Removing the word “investment” suggests a review of its corporate strategy. Its stock code, 3708, remains unchanged. 【世紀風電】公告本公司名稱由「世紀離岸風電設備股份有限公司」更名為「世紀能源設備股份有限公司」，公告期間：115年8月26日至115年11月25日。https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366706https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366706Sun, 30 Aug 2026 08:00:03 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所世紀風電 changed its name to “世紀能源設備,” signaling a shift from offshore wind power to a broader range of energy businesses. Its strategic repositioning in the market is important. [三晃] Announcement that the company’s name has changed from “三晃股份有限公司” to “國慶科技股份有限公司.” Announcement period: 115年07月01日至115年9月30日。https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366705https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366705Sun, 30 Aug 2026 08:00:03 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所三晃 Co. Ltd. has changed its name to 國慶科技 Co. Ltd., while retaining stock code 1721. The change was approved by a shareholders’ meeting and the Ministry of Economic Affairs, with a three-month announcement period. Satellite images warn of escalating fighting in 蘇丹, with large-scale military deployments near the borderhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367106https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367106Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:46:41 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Germany launches its biggest postwar intelligence overhaul, strengthening proactive countermeasures against hybrid warfare threatshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367096https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367096Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:34:08 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA A low-pressure system brings heavy rain to Taitung; localized downpours likely in Kaohsiung, Pingtung and Hualienhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367095https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367095Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:32:38 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Good morning, World》Italy’s Senate deputy speaker leads largest-ever delegation to Taiwan today, will meet President Laihttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367083https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367083Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:13:33 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAItalian Senate Deputy Speaker Gian Marco Centinaio led the largest parliamentary delegation ever to visit Taiwan on the 31st. The trip aims to strengthen Taiwan-Italy economic, trade and geopolitical exchanges, and includes attendance at a semiconductor expo. Medvedev cruises through US Open first round, leaving last year’s meltdown behindhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367054https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2367054Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:06:34 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFormer US Open champion Medvedev beat French opponent Gaston in straight sets in the first round of this year’s US Open to advance. The win showed his composure and put behind him the shadow of last year’s first-round exit after losing control of his emotions. Flash floods force dozens to evacuate from the Grand Canyon; more than 20 people feared missinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366846https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366846Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:18:29 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA US strikes 伊朗 rocket launcher in the Strait of Hormuz, first military action in a monthhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366704https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366704Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:15:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Morgan Stanley names “5” AI sovereignty stocks! SpaceX price target set at $300, with 105% potential upsidehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366934https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366934Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:40:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Morgan Stanley announced 5 stocks to watch under the theme of “AI sovereignty.” It sees 105% upside for SpaceX. The outlook reflects the importance of AI as a national strategy. 台積電 foundry prices said to be set for a 10% to 15% increase? AI boom boosts pricing power, pullback seen as an investment opportunityhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366935https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366935Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:10:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網With strong demand for AI chips, 台積電 is expected to raise foundry prices across the board by 10% to 15%, strengthening its pricing power. The market sees this as an opportunity for long-term earnings growth and investment. China’s birth rate falls again, with newborn boys still outnumbering girlshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366716https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366716Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:00:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網China’s birth rate fell to 5.63‰ in 2025, accelerating the country’s natural population decline. Male newborns still outnumber females, but the sex ratio is improving. Aging and declining birth rates are becoming more serious, and the government is strengthening support measures. Could SpaceX stock take off? Morgan Stanley sees $300, says $100 billion new base could become a new AI space enginehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366717https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366717Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:30:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Morgan Stanley praised SpaceX’s plan to invest $100 billion in building a new launch base in Louisiana, saying it could be a new catalyst for a rise in the stock price. It set a price target of $300. 〈台股盤前要聞〉MSCI調整生效提防量價震盪、台指期夜盤失守4萬6https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366718https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366718Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:20:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網MSCI raised the weighting of Taiwanese stocks, while NVIDIA’s strong earnings also provided a boost, bringing heavy inflows to Taiwan’s stock market. However, concerns about Federal Reserve rate hikes and the long-term risks of an aging population remain. Bridgewater’s Dalio changes course and recommends holding Bitcoin! Analyst: hoping to use it as a hedge may be “wrong”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366719https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260831-06/index-en.html#n2366719Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:10:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio has shifted from criticizing Bitcoin as a bubble to recommending that investors allocate a small amount to it to guard against debt risks. Analysts note, however, that its high correlation with stocks makes it less effective as a hedge than gold, sparking market discussion.