AI News 180m Report｜2026-09-01 15:00–18:00 JST｜Page 10 of 11https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 768 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 327 items from 6 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en Seventh wave of credit controls nears 2-year mark; survey finds housing market slowdown spilling over into employmenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2400779https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2400779Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:41:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA U.S. and China also wanted the collection; Japanese professor chooses to donate 45 treasured artifacts to Taiwanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2400780https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2400780Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:40:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAJapanese expert 坂本勇 donated 45 precious international artifacts made of bark paper and fabric to Taiwan's National Museum of Prehistory. The donation adds important resources for research into Taiwan's Austronesian cultures and broadens the scope for international research. 台新新光金's market capitalization tops 1 trillion yuan; next year's dividend expected to exceed 1.1 yuanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2400781https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2400781Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:39:52 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA台新新光金's market capitalization has topped 1 trillion yuan. General Manager 林維俊 is optimistic about next year's dividend policy, expecting it to exceed this year's 1.1 yuan, and is upbeat about demand from the AI supply chain in the second half of the year. Weiwuying stages fully in-house production of “The Troubadour,” with 100-person team creating operatic epichttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2400782https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2400782Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:38:50 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA衛武營國家藝術文化中心 is staging the fully in-house flagship opera “The Troubadour,” bringing together a 100-person team and integrating production capabilities across southern Taiwan. Performances are scheduled for Sep. 3 to 6. Boy over 1 year old in northern Taiwan contracts enterovirus D68; diagnosed only after 3 medical visitshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2400783https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2400783Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:37:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 欣興's Thai subsidiary secures plant engineering project, boosting production and operations capabilitieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2400778https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2400778Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:36:46 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA欣興電子's Thai subsidiary is investing about 332 million yuan in plant engineering. The move aims to expand production capacity and strengthen overall operational efficiency. 菲律賓遊學團已5人染登革熱 疾管署估國內傳播風險低https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2400704https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2400704Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:36:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA dengue outbreak occurred among a group of 126 Philippine students on a study tour, with 5 confirmed cases. More than 98% of China's AI short dramas fail to recoup costs; new micro-drama rules take effect in September to tighten oversighthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2400784https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2400784Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:36:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Chinese fast-fashion retailer SHEIN makes Hong Kong debut, shares slip 0.12%https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2400785https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2400785Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:35:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAChinese fast-fashion retailer SHEIN listed in Hong Kong, closing slightly lower by 0.12% on its first day. The company had originally planned to list in the United States but ultimately turned to Hong Kong, raising net proceeds of 13.214 billion yuan. Kaohsiung launches “rental deposit trust accounts” to strengthen oversight of social housing lease and management serviceshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2400701https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2400701Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:34:41 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Hung Shen-han to attend APEC meeting in China; Chinese scholar says it falls within the scope of economic affairshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2400702https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2400702Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:34:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA New commander takes office at Seventh Coast Patrol Corps, pledges to strengthen patrols and crack down on smugglinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2400703https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2400703Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:31:37 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNANew Seventh Coast Patrol Corps commander Wen Tzu-chen took office, pledging to enhance coastal security in Penghu. Taipei City firefighters develop fire-rescue drag mat, rapidly inflates and takes shape within 3 secondshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2400705https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2400705Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:26:33 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFirefighters from the Taipei City Fire Department developed a “fire-scene rescue and evacuation mat” to make it more efficient to transport casualties from fire scenes. The lightweight mat can be inflated in 3 seconds and is expected to speed up rescue operations and reduce the burden on firefighters. 國泰投信 crosses conflict-of-interest red line; 金管會 imposes NT$6 million fine and business restrictionshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2400707https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2400707Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:25:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 金秀賢 fully resumes entertainment activities, set to attend AAA awards ceremony in Kaohsiung in Decemberhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2400706https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2400706Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:25:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Airport send-off for Suzuki Shunsuke sparks misunderstanding; he says emotionally he could not have imagined this attention 2 years agohttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2400709https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2400709Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:24:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAPitcher Suzuki Shunsuke explained the airport misunderstanding and spoke emotionally about his journey to earning fans' affection in Taiwan. Heavy rain warning for Taoyuan, Yilan, Kaohsiung and Pingtung; 10 counties and cities should watch for heavy rainhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2400708https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2400708Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:24:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Central Weather Administration issued a heavy rain warning. A low-pressure system and southwesterly winds are expected to bring short-duration heavy rainfall and mountain hazards to multiple counties and cities. Pan Men-an: 15,000 gift-box orders for sheltered workshops have been filled; thanks to all who helpedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2400542https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2400542Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:22:20 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 台灣企甲足球聯賽10年有成 南市台鋼瞄準7連霸https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2400710https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2400710Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:22:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Taiwan Enterprise Football League kicks off on September 13 for its 10th year, with Tainan TSG seeking a 7th consecutive title. The Football Association announced that the league will expand to 10 teams next season. Unlike retirement villages, Ministry of Health and Welfare's co-living homes will give priority to older adults with disabilitieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2400543https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2400543Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:21:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Ministry of Health and Welfare announced a pilot “co-living home” program that will bring long-term care resources into residential housing, allowing older adults with disabilities to age in familiar communities. Under workaholic Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi, Japan eases overtime restrictionshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2400544https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2400544Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:20:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA No increase in bottled gas prices in September, maintaining the lowest price among neighboring countrieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2400545https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2400545Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:18:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNACPC Taiwan announced that it would keep liquefied petroleum gas prices unchanged in September despite rising international costs. Seismic reinforcement of Changhua County Government building; fencing to come down as renovation wraps up in mid-Novemberhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2400520https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2400520Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:15:11 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Huang Min-kung registers on Chang San-cheng's behalf; Wang Yi-chuan accompanies his protégés as they announce their candidacieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2400521https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2400521Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:11:09 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaoyuan Mayor Chang San-cheng completed his registration for re-election as both the blue and green camps step up preparations for the Taoyuan race. The Kuomintang is coordinating its forces through district supervisors, while the Democratic Progressive Party is relying on legislators to lead its councilor candidates in the push for victory. ASEAN News Brief, September 1, 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2400519https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2400519Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:07:44 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Nantou firefighter dies while rescuing stranded rafters; rescued tourist says, “I'm very sorry”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2400522https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2400522Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:07:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Expectations of a Japanese rate hike grow; 10-year government bond yield hits 3% for first time in 30 yearshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2400523https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2400523Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:07:05 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAJapan’s 10-year government bond yield reached 3% for the first time in about 30 years. The move was driven by expectations of interest rate hikes in Japan and the United States and concerns over increased fiscal spending in Japan. The New Taiwan dollar rose 3.3 cents to close at NT$31.633https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2400524https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2400524Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:05:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Changhua police officer illegally accessed colleague's performance review records, sentenced to 6 months with probationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2400525https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2400525Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:04:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Chen Ting-ni proudly poses for promotional photos after giving birth, takes on Golden Bell hosting role: Did she ask the gods first?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2400431https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2400431Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:02:59 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAActor Chen Ting-ni is returning to work after giving birth and will host the drama categories at the 61st Golden Bell Awards. Chen Han-dian will host the variety show categories. The two attended a promotional press conference together. Beware of African swine fever during Mid-Autumn Festival; NIA urges travelers not to bring pork products into Taiwanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2400432https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2400432Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:01:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAWith the Mid-Autumn Festival approaching, the National Immigration Agency reminds arriving travelers not to bring in meat products, including mooncakes with meat, to prevent African swine fever. The number of people penalized for violations has been declining year by year. Circularity label opens for case-by-case applications, aiming to expand resource-recycling benefitshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2400433https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2400433Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:58:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Ministry of Environment has begun accepting individual applications for the “Circular Mark” for circular products and services. The initiative aims to bring innovative products with circular features to market and accelerate the circular economy through government green procurement. President: Taiwan and Europe to forge strategic semiconductor partnership and build a diverse, resilient ecosystemhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2400434https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2400434Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:58:52 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAPresident Lai Ching-te proposed a Taiwan-Europe strategic semiconductor partnership at the “2026 Investment in the EU Forum,” calling for both sides to combine their strengths to build a resilient ecosystem and deepen supply chain cooperation. India's quarterly GDP grows 7.8%; Modi urges continued use of domestic goods and serviceshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2400435https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2400435Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:57:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIndia's economy grew 7.8% in the second quarter. Prime Minister Modi celebrated the growth and urged people to choose domestic goods to meet global challenges. U.S. flash floods at 大峽谷 leave 2 dead; only 1 person remains missinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2400437https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2400437Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:56:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA G20 ministerial meeting opens as U.S. plans to urge parties to adopt a light-touch approach to AI regulationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2400436https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2400436Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:56:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA From beer festivals to arms depots, Munich transforms into a new European defense-tech hubhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2400223https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2400223Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:55:44 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAMunich has become a hub for defense-tech startups focused on AI, drones and software. Backed by talent and traditional industry, the sector is transforming rapidly but faces obstacles from administrative reviews. Sanying Metro Line to begin charging fares in September after more than 1.7 million rides during 2-month trialhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2400224https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2400224Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:54:42 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNARidership on the New Taipei Metro Sanying Line surpassed 1.7 million during its trial operation, with fares to be charged starting Sept. 1. 總統府: 國民黨's false apology is really an attempt to shirk responsibility; hopes review of new year's budget will return to rationalityhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2400225https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2400225Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:51:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Hsinchu City Zoo receives environmental education certification; city government says it will raise awareness of sustainabilityhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2400226https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2400226Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:49:37 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAHsinchu City Zoo has received environmental education certification and will promote sustainability education. Huang Kuo-chang reiterates that Chiu Chen-yuan will run in Zhubei to the end; Ko Wen-je: How can we work together if his words can't be trusted?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2400227https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2400227Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:48:35 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taoyuan braces for torrential rain this afternoon; localized heavy rain expected in Hsinchu, Miaoli and Yilanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2400228https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2400228Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:46:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA After Zhinan Temple fire, Chiang Wan-an says city will study disaster-prevention measures used in Japan's Gassho-style villageshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2400229https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2400229Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:45:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe fire at Zhinan Temple has drawn attention. The Taipei City Government will study whether to adopt disaster-prevention measures modeled on Japan's Gassho-style villages. Miaoli man falsely reports being attacked with a knife; police find he injured himself and refer him for prosecution on suspicion of filing a false reporthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2395568https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2395568Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:41:29 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Explore forest trails and experience Indigenous stories along 4 routes, including the Batongguan Historic Trailhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2395569https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2395569Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:36:27 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Chiang Wan-an discusses funding for Qianzhen Fishing Port; 高雄區漁會 says oversimplification and distortion are unacceptablehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2395544https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2395544Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:36:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 公主遊輪 stops selling cruises in Taiwan; Maritime and Port Bureau says no other operators are following suithttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2395540https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2395540Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:35:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Heading to Nanjing for APEC ministerial meeting, Hung Sun-han says Taiwan will participate equally under existing ruleshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2395541https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2395541Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:34:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Free lunches launch at Chiayi City elementary and junior high schools; education chief shares a meal with studentshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2395542https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2395542Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:31:20 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 滙豐: Mainland China and Hong Kong account for 30% of global AI-related exports in the first quarter of 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2395543https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2395543Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:27:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Border floods leave more than a thousand dead; Nepalese prime minister urges world to take climate disasters seriouslyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2395545https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2395545Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:26:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA National Day’s main visual features a chip matrix linking together to gather strength; 500 people may attend in personhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2395547https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2395547Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:25:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Tehran: If the U.S. returns to the June agreement, 伊朗 will respond accordingly immediatelyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2395546https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2395546Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:25:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taipei tests 32 seafood samples; 1 sea urchin exceeds heavy metal limits, and 1 yellow croaker contains banned drugshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2395438https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2395438Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:23:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA In Taichung council election, 蔡其昌 leads the New Tide faction in registration; 7 members of 正國會 accompanied by Hanxi Mazuhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2395439https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2395439Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:22:05 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Agriculture Ministry to hold its first national pet grooming competition; top prize of NT$6,000https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2395440https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2395440Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:21:03 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Agriculture Ministry will hold the first National Pet Grooming Competition on December 5 to raise professional standards in Taiwan’s pet grooming industry. Registration is open through October 30, and the top prize is NT$6,000. 永利油廠 self-reports excessive benzo[a]pyrene levels; New Taipei Health Department orders products sealedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2395441https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2395441Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:20:01 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA永利油廠 voluntarily reported excessive benzo[a]pyrene levels in its “Premium Sesame Oil.” The New Taipei City Health Department has ordered the product sealed and urged consumers to return or exchange it. The food safety incident affects consumer health and highlights supply chain management risks. 錼創: Micro LED optical communications to be commercialized in 2 years; AR glasses to come firsthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2395442https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2395442Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:18:59 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA錼創科技 said Micro LED products for optical communications and AR applications will be commercialized over the next 2 years. It is also actively preparing to enter the Chinese market with its Kunshan plant and has completed its acquisition of U.S. company Lumiode. 敲定9/3率隊登記 蔣萬安盼國民黨議員參選人「全壘打」https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2395443https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2395443Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:16:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an registered his candidacy on the 3rd alongside Kuomintang councilor candidates, expressing his determination to campaign, including through cooperation with other parties. CPBL game between 台鋼雄鷹 and 中信兄弟 postponed due to rain and moved to makeup weekhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2395446https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2395446Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:15:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe CPBL game between 台鋼雄鷹 and 中信兄弟, originally scheduled for the 1st, was postponed because of rain at Chengcing Lake Baseball Stadium and will be rescheduled for makeup week. The game between 富邦悍將 and Uni-Lions will go ahead as scheduled. Weekly flu-related medical visits top 100,000; flu season expected to begin within the next 2 weekshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2395445https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2395445Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:15:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Escalating Middle East conflict adds uncertainty; Nikkei index closes slightly lowerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2395444https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2395444Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:15:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNARenewed U.S.-Iran conflict pushed up international oil prices, and the Nikkei 225 fell slightly on September 1. The market was affected by geopolitical uncertainty. AI brings media trust crisis; Hu Yuan-hui hopes journalism will return to its fundamentalshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2395427https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2395427Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:13:48 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Report: U.S. companies to take over Chinese and Russian oil fields in Venezuela; U.S. government to receive 35% stakehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2395428https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2395428Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:12:46 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 阿里山林鐵 teams up with 乖乖 on blueberry flavor, playing on a coal-burning punhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2395429https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2395429Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:10:44 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA阿里山林鐵 and 乖乖 have teamed up to launch “Blueberry Yogurt Rice Kuai Kuai,” a limited-edition product inspired by a pun on steam trains burning coal. 三大法人買超台股561.38億元https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2395430https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2395430Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:07:42 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA台股今日大漲820.25點，成交值逾1兆元，三大法人同步買超逾561億元。 謝龍介 registers to run for Tainan mayor; 陳亭妃 proposes 5 tourism corridorshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2395339https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2395339Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:06:40 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Breaking AI data center bottlenecks: Samsung develops 3D memory and storage solutionshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2395340https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2395340Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:05:38 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Cuts to and freezes on confidential national affairs expenses affect orders for gift boxes from disadvantaged groups; KMT: Expand procurementhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2395341https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2395341Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:05:36 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Anyone with an NHI card, including foreigners, can use Health Coins; gyms may join the redemption programhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2395342https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2395342Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:03:33 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Penghu rolls out 3-pronged fall and winter tourism push; weekday lodging subsidies launchedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2395343https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2395343Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:01:31 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Rear-end crash on the National Freeway 1 Sanyi section; 運安會 launches investigationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2395271https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2395271Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:59:29 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 徐國安 speaks for the first time on 亞泥's strategy: AI helps cut carbon emissions and improve building material performancehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2395272https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2395272Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:56:27 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA徐國安, innovation chief at 遠東集團, is driving 亞泥's digital transformation, using AI to reduce process carbon emissions and improve building material performance in response to sustainability needs in the semiconductor and infrastructure markets. Changes to Kinmen's intertidal environment draw attention; call for long-term public-sector ecological monitoringhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2395273https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2395273Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:53:25 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA洪清漳, head of the Kinmen Intertidal Zone Association, urged the government to establish a long-term monitoring mechanism to scientifically clarify the effects of land reclamation for China's Xiang'an Airport and coastal engineering projects on intertidal ecosystems. Progress on Kaohsiung Metro's Purple Line: 陳其邁 says feasibility assessment and comprehensive planning will proceed in parallel to shorten the timelinehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2395274https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2395274Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:52:23 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAProgress on the Kaohsiung Metro Purple Line is on track, and the city government has launched parallel feasibility assessment and comprehensive planning work. The aim is to connect industrial areas, schools and communities in northern Kaohsiung. Taichung delivery rider races to get orders, loses his way in wind and rain on Dadu Mountain and is helped by policehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2395279https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2395279Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:52:21 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA delivery courier lost his way in heavy rain and sought help at a police station in Taichung. Police took him in and provided him with a meal. Rough seas disrupt ferry services to and from Orchid Island and Green Island on 9/2https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2395170https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2395170Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:44:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA New rules for electric scooter rentals: insurance must be disclosed and operation explained before rentalhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2395171https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2395171Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:43:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA交通部 revised the standard contract for bicycle rentals, requiring businesses that rent out micro electric two-wheelers to disclose insurance coverage and provide safety instruction; violators face fines. The move aims to improve rental safety and protect consumer rights. Offshore wind turbine fire in August: 沃旭能源 says overheating area is the initial focus, but the true cause remains under investigationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2395172https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2395172Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:41:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA fire broke out in a single turbine at 沃旭能源's Greater Changhua Northwest offshore wind farm in August. 沃旭能源 and 西門子歌美颯 are investigating, and the cause has yet to be determined. U.S. and Japanese finance ministers meet; 片山皋月: Rate hikes were not discussedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2395101https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2395101Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:35:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Foreign media: China-Egypt air force drills test Beijing's ability to project power over long distanceshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2395102https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2395102Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:34:10 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAChina's air force traveled to Egypt for the “Eagles of Civilization 2026” joint exercise, testing its ability to project power over long distances and conduct integrated operations. Training against French-made Rafale fighters during the exercise drew the attention of Western military experts. From abandoned warehouses to a cultural and creative boom: The transformation and rebirth of Pier-2 Art Centerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2395100https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2395100Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:31:35 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Memory chip shortages prompt multiple Chinese smartphone brands to raise prices simultaneouslyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2395103https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2395103Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:27:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Torrential rain causes damage in Kaohsiung: Another retaining wall collapse, flooded roads and toppled treeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2394982https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2394982Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:26:05 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 天虹 and 台積電 launch advanced-process laboratory to develop 3 key technologies, including coating equipmenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2394983https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2394983Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:24:03 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Bangkok's 邦龍運河藝術之家: Old house becomes a healing retreat for young peoplehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2394981https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2394981Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:23:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Huafan partners with 原來學苑 to create Taiwan's only all-ages integrated education campushttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2394984https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2394984Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:23:01 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Fifth São Paulo Taiwan Film Festival: “The Benevolent Healer” opens a cross-disciplinary dialoguehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2394914https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2394914Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:18:57 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe fifth São Paulo Taiwan Film Festival, “The Benevolent Healer Sees the World,” opened to great fanfare. The festival features 10 Taiwanese films exploring medical humanities and environmental protection, alongside cross-cultural dialogue. Kaohsiung's total rainfall in August hit a record 1712 millimeters; city government disaster response center on full alerthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2395024https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2395024Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:18:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Yuanlin Happiness Bus adds school and reservation services; Jingjing Happiness Minibus launcheshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2394915https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2394915Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:16:55 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAYuanlin City and Jingjing Township in Changhua County have revamped their Happiness Bus services. Yuanlin City has expanded reservation options and improved school shuttle services, while Jingjing Township has launched a donated minibus offering free reserved medical transport for older residents. Hegseth reportedly interested in running for president in 2028; Trump says it is too early to discuss.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2394916https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2394916Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:15:52 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAPresident Trump said it was too early to discuss potential successors in the 2028 presidential election, and did not directly address rumors that Hegseth might run. Hegseth has denied the reports and is currently focused on military affairs. Convenience stores expand hiring to build a workforce spanning generations and nationalities.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2394917https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2394917Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:14:50 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe two major convenience store chains, 統一超 and FamilyMart, are expanding recruitment and actively hiring foreign and middle-aged and older workers to address changes in the labor force, while offering opportunities for promotion to jobs with annual salaries of more than a million New Taiwan dollars. Abandoned site in southern France becomes cultural hub, with eye-catching stainless-steel brick tower brought back to life.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2394913https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2394913Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:13:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAn abandoned industrial district in Arles, France, has been successfully transformed into the LUMA Arles arts and cultural center. Combining historic buildings with a distinctive tower designed by Frank Gehry, the center opened in 2021 as a cultural hub. Lin Yi-ching: Government should not be the sole buyer of computing power; BOO projects aim to attract private investment.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2394918https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2394918Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:11:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Restoration of Zhinan Temple is estimated to take 3 years and cost more than a hundred million New Taiwan dollars; any surplus will go to fire services.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2394919https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2394919Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:10:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAZhinan Temple's Lingxiao Hall was severely damaged by an electrical fire, and restoration is expected to take 3 years and cost more than a hundred million New Taiwan dollars. The temple is actively preparing for reconstruction and has pledged to donate any remaining funds to fire departments. In a recorded address to the Crystal Chain Forum, US Deputy Secretary of State says US and Taiwan are important partners in securing critical technologies.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2394920https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2394920Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:09:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 2026 Crystal Chain Summit opened in Taipei, where US Deputy Secretary of State Jacob Helberg stressed US-Taiwan cooperation on semiconductor supply chains and promoted “Pax Silica” to ensure the security of critical technologies. Naomi Osaka pays tribute to Allen Iverson with her outfit, battles through to Round 2 of the US Open.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2394921https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2394921Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:08:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNANaomi Osaka took to the court in the US Open's first round in a fashion look paying tribute to Allen Iverson, and won to advance. Electronics, cement, textiles and electromechanical shares rally; Taiwan stocks close at 46948, their highest in nearly 2 months.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2394811https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2394811Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:07:45 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 吉爾吉斯 calls for one-China policy; foreign ministry urges international community to recognize 中國's coercion and inducements.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2394808https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2394808Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:04:38 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA To expand the domestic market, Chiayi County launches a hundred-table eel feast and opens reservations today.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2394809https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-15/index-en-p10.html#n2394809Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:04:36 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA