# AI News 180m Report｜2026-09-02 03:00–06:00 JST｜Page 2 of 2

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 78 items from 10 sources; Taiwan, 78 items from 10 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Materials for the 1st Safety and Technology Investigation Committee meeting of Reiwa 8, Pharmaceutical Affairs and Food Sanitation Council Blood Products Division

- Published: 2026-09-01T14:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_75615.html
- anchor: #n2413134
- Companies mentioned: 日本赤十字社

Facts:
- Committee member list [48KB]
- List of expert witnesses [29KB]
- Safety and Technology Investigation Committee establishment guidelines [89KB]
- [Document 1] Infection Control System Development Project (Reiwa 7 fiscal year) Performance Report [975KB]
- [Document 2] NAT Control Survey Program FY2025 Results Report [1.5MB]
- [Document 3] Hemovigilance 2025 at 日本赤十字社 [2.6MB]
- [Document 4-1] Issues concerning blood donation restrictions related to transfusion history (summary of issues) [351KB]
- [Document 4-2] Blood donation restrictions related to transfusion history (materials prepared by 日本赤十字社) [1.2MB]
- [Reference Document 4-1] (Regarding the submission of the report on the safety of blood products for transfusion, dated June 12, Heisei 7, Pharmaceutical Planning Nos. 47 and 48) [359KB]
- [Reference Document 4-2] (Health Examination Notice; dated August 27, Reiwa 2, Pharmaceutical and Living Sanitation Bureau Notice Nos. 0827-7 and 8, and last amended by Pharmaceutical and Living Sanitation Bureau Notice Nos. 1031-3 and 4, dated October 31, Reiwa 4) [829KB

## 令和８年度 第１回戦没者の遺骨収集に関する有識者会議の開催について

- Published: 2026-09-01T14:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_75868.html
- anchor: #n2413133
- Companies mentioned: TKP新橋カンファレンスセンター

Facts:
- Attendees: approximately 30
- Application deadline: September 7, Reiwa 8 (Monday), must arrive by 17:00

## Announcement of the 214th Social Security Council Health Insurance Subcommittee Meeting (paperless)

- Published: 2026-09-01T14:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_75881.html
- anchor: #n2413132

Facts:
- 令和８年９月３日（木）１０時００分～１２時００分
- 今回の傍聴申込み締切は９月２日（水）１５時００分です。

## 91st Labor Policy Council Employment Environment and Equality Subcommittee

- Published: 2026-09-01T11:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_75855.html
- anchor: #n2413136

## September 10–16 is Suicide Prevention Week

- Published: 2026-09-01T10:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/r8_jisatsuyoboushukan.html
- anchor: #n2413140
- Companies mentioned: 厚生労働省、こども家庭庁、文部科学省、内閣府孤独・孤立対策推進室

Facts:
- The number of elementary, junior high and high school students who died by suicide in Reiwa 7 reached a record high of 538 since statistics began.

## 令和８年度医薬品等審査迅速化事業費補助金（リアルワールドデータ活用促進事業）公募要領

- Published: 2026-09-01T10:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_75749.html
- anchor: #n2413139
- Companies mentioned: 厚生労働省、医薬品医療機器総合機構、製薬企業

Facts:
- 令和８年度予算額（案） ６，７９１千円

## Recipients of the 78th Health Culture Award have been selected

- Published: 2026-09-01T10:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_75807.html
- anchor: #n2413138
- Companies mentioned: 第一生命保険株式会社、朝日新聞厚生文化事業団、NHK厚生文化事業団

Facts:
- 10 organizations
- 5 individuals

## 令和８年度第２回医道審議会医師分科会 医師専門研修部会

- Published: 2026-08-25T15:37:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_75784.html
- anchor: #n2413179
- Companies mentioned: 厚生労働省

Facts:
- FY2027 (Reiwa 9) recruitment of specialty trainees
- FY2028 (Reiwa 10) and beyond

## Labour Force Survey, Basic Tabulation, all prefectures, nationwide, monthly — Number of people wishing to change jobs and wishing to take on additional work, by agriculture/forestry and non-agriculture/non-forestry, employment status, and working hours during the last 1 week of the month (3 categories) (January 1985–December 2012)

- Published: 2013-03-01T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat
- Original: https://www.e-stat.go.jp/dbview?sid=0002060014
- anchor: #n2413374
- Companies mentioned: 総務省

Facts:
- Total data records: 644935

## Labour Force Survey, Basic Tabulation, all prefectures, nationwide, monthly — Number of employed persons by occupation and employment status (January 1985–December 2010)

- Published: 2013-03-01T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat
- Original: https://www.e-stat.go.jp/dbview?sid=0002060013
- anchor: #n2413373
- Companies mentioned: 総務省

Facts:
- Total data records: 103563

## Labour Force Survey, Basic Tabulation, all prefectures, nationwide, monthly — Number of employed persons by age group and industry (January 1985–December 2009), based on the 10th and 11th revisions to the industrial classification

- Published: 2013-03-01T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat
- Original: https://www.e-stat.go.jp/dbview?sid=0002060012
- anchor: #n2413372

Facts:
- Total data records: 386392

## Labour Force Survey, Basic Tabulation, all prefectures, nationwide, monthly — Number of employed persons by agriculture/forestry and non-agriculture/non-forestry, employment status, and working hours during the last 1 week of the month (10 categories) (January 2000–December 2010)

- Published: 2013-03-01T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat
- Original: https://www.e-stat.go.jp/dbview?sid=0002060011
- anchor: #n2413371

Facts:
- Total data records: 176323

## Labour Force Survey, Basic Tabulation, all prefectures, nationwide, monthly — Average weekly hours worked and total weekly hours worked by agriculture/forestry and non-agriculture/non-forestry and employment status (January 1985–December 2010)

- Published: 2013-03-01T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat
- Original: https://www.e-stat.go.jp/dbview?sid=0002060010
- anchor: #n2413370
- Companies mentioned: 総務省

Facts:
- Total data records: 33948

## Labour Force Survey, Basic Tabulation, all prefectures, nationwide, monthly — Number of employees by industry and establishment size (January 1985–December 2009), based on the 10th and 11th revisions to the industrial classification

- Published: 2013-03-01T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat
- Original: https://www.e-stat.go.jp/dbview?sid=0002060009
- anchor: #n2413369
- Companies mentioned: 総務省

Facts:
- Total data records: 339156

## Labour Force Survey, Basic Tabulation, all prefectures, nationwide, monthly — Number of employed persons by industry and employment status (January 1985–December 2009), based on the 10th and 11th revisions to the industrial classification

- Published: 2013-03-01T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat
- Original: https://www.e-stat.go.jp/dbview?sid=0002060008
- anchor: #n2413368
- Companies mentioned: 総務省

Facts:
- Total data records: 335038

## EAファーマ株式会社 “Movicol Combination Oral Solution LD, Movicol Combination Oral Solution HD” — Recall

- Published: 2026-08-31T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消費者庁
- Original: https://www.recall.caa.go.jp/result/detail.php?rcl=00000035763&screenkbn=03
- anchor: #n2412967
- Companies mentioned: EAファーマ株式会社

Facts:
- Response start date: August 31, 2026

## Maru “Mugen Pork Raw Sausage (thawed)” (sold at スーパーマーケットサカマル) — Refund/recall

- Published: 2026-08-28T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消費者庁
- Original: https://www.recall.caa.go.jp/result/detail.php?rcl=00000035767&screenkbn=03
- anchor: #n2412971
- Companies mentioned: スーパーマーケットサカマル

Facts:
- Response start date: August 28, 2026

## Shun “Mild Dried Whitebait (for raw consumption)” (sold at 食品館あおば Honhaneda store) — Refund/recall

- Published: 2026-08-28T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消費者庁
- Original: https://www.recall.caa.go.jp/result/detail.php?rcl=00000035766&screenkbn=03
- anchor: #n2412970
- Companies mentioned: 食品館あおば

Facts:
- Response start date: August 28, 2026

## ながれま アロマティカラボ “Cosmetic soap: BELAVELA Booster Soap” — Recall

- Published: 2026-08-26T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消費者庁
- Original: https://www.recall.caa.go.jp/result/detail.php?rcl=00000035764&screenkbn=03
- anchor: #n2412968
- Companies mentioned: ながれま アロマティカラボ

Facts:
- Response start date: Aug. 26, 2026

## オーキッドフラワー “Edible flowers” — Recall order

- Published: 2026-08-21T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消費者庁
- Original: https://www.recall.caa.go.jp/result/detail.php?rcl=00000035768&screenkbn=03
- anchor: #n2412972
- Companies mentioned: オーキッドフラワー

Facts:
- Response start date: August 21, 2026

## せんきん “Sake: Senkin Organic Nature X sparkling” — Recall

- Published: 2026-08-07T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消費者庁
- Original: https://www.recall.caa.go.jp/result/detail.php?rcl=00000035765&screenkbn=03
- anchor: #n2412969
- Companies mentioned: せんきん

Facts:
- Response start date: Aug. 7, 2026

## 克里姆林宮: Putin, Xi Jinping and Trump may hold trilateral talks

- Published: 2026-09-02T05:01:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609020009.aspx
- anchor: #n2412830
- Companies mentioned: 克里姆林宮、俄羅斯國營電視台、上海合作組織

Facts:
- 2026年上海合作組織峰會

## G20 technology meeting: US urges countries to minimize intervention in AI rules

- Published: 2026-09-02T04:54:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609020008.aspx
- anchor: #n2412709
- Companies mentioned: SpaceX、Meta、Google、OpenAI、NVIDIA

At the G20 technology meeting, the United States promoted the “Carolina Principles,” calling on countries to take a light-touch approach to AI regulation to encourage industrial innovation and business opportunities.

## US military retaliates against Iran; Trump warns Tehran that it will face an even greater attack if it strikes back

- Published: 2026-09-02T04:38:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609020007.aspx
- anchor: #n2412708
- Companies mentioned: 伊斯蘭革命衛隊、美軍中央司令部、真實社群、中央社

Facts:
- Iran fired 8 missiles at a US military base in Jordan
- About 1/5 of the world’s oil and natural gas is transported through the Strait of Hormuz

## Flooding on Nepal border leaves more than 2.4 million tons of debris, UN estimates

- Published: 2026-09-02T03:44:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609020006.aspx
- anchor: #n2412585
- Companies mentioned: United Nations Development Programme、CNN

Severe flooding along the China-Nepal border has killed more than 1,000 people and generated more than 2.4 million tons of waste, according to an initial UN estimate, underscoring the immense challenges of post-disaster cleanup and reconstruction.

## Germany blames Russia for explosive-carrying drone incursion at airport; EU and NATO express support

- Published: 2026-09-02T03:04:35+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609020005.aspx
- anchor: #n2412500
- Companies mentioned: 歐洲聯盟執行委員會、北大西洋公約組織、萊比錫－哈雷機場、俄羅斯文化中心「俄羅斯之家」、俄羅斯駐波昂總領事館、俄羅斯國際傳真社

Facts:
- A drone carrying explosives appeared at 萊比錫－哈雷機場 (Leipzig-Halle Airport) in August

## In response to Iran's attack, US military launches strikes on 伊斯蘭革命衛隊 targets

- Published: 2026-09-02T02:55:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609020004.aspx
- anchor: #n2412379
- Companies mentioned: 伊斯蘭革命衛隊、美軍中央司令部、福斯新聞頻道、川普、以色列

Facts:
- About 1/5 of the world’s oil and natural gas is transported through the Strait of Hormuz

## Trump's promise to lower gas prices may fall short! Venezuela's oil infrastructure is in disrepair; boosting output will take at least 5 years

- Published: 2026-09-02T05:00:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6593331
- anchor: #n2412710
- Companies mentioned: 雪佛龍、PDVSA

Trump announced oil talks with Venezuela, but experts say aging infrastructure means gasoline prices will not fall in the short term. Increasing production is expected to take more than 5 years.

## What is happening to global bond markets? Oil prices, AI and US debt of $40 trillion are all setting off alarms

- Published: 2026-09-02T04:00:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6594515
- anchor: #n2412586
- Companies mentioned: Alphabet、Amazon、Meta、Microsoft、Oracle、LSEG

Government bond yields in major countries around the world have reached their highest levels in decades. Factors include rising oil prices, increased bond issuance by AI-related companies and U.S. debt exceeding $40 trillion. Market anxiety is growing.

## Ternus takes over Apple and makes a bold announcement! On his first day, he calls next week's event “spectacular”

- Published: 2026-09-02T03:30:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6594591
- anchor: #n2412587
- Companies mentioned: Apple、Bloomberg

On his first day as Apple’s new CEO, John Ternus previewed a “spectacular” major event on September 10. He also hinted at a new iPhone, a foldable device, and future development of smart glasses and home robots, emphasizing continuity in the company’s product strategy.

## Chinese goods flood global markets! US wants G20 to join forces to raise trade barriers

- Published: 2026-09-02T03:00:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6594569
- anchor: #n2412380

The United States is calling for stronger trade barriers at the G20 to counter China’s export-dependent economy. This is part of an effort to address global trade imbalances, with tensions rising particularly in the electric vehicle and semiconductor sectors.

## Bessent pressures Kazuo Ueda in person! Urges Japan to adopt steady policies and avoid sharp exchange-rate fluctuations

- Published: 2026-09-02T02:30:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6594567
- anchor: #n2412381
- Companies mentioned: 日本銀行、G20、欧州連合

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent met with Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda and called for stable monetary policy to avoid sharp exchange-rate fluctuations. China’s trade imbalance is a focus at the G20, where reaching consensus has been difficult.

## US military launches fierce airstrikes on Iran! Trump warns: “More devastating attacks are still to come”; oil prices surge more than 4%

- Published: 2026-09-02T02:07:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6594577
- anchor: #n2412382

The U.S. military launched airstrikes on Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz, and President Trump warned of further attacks. Rising geopolitical tensions sent oil prices surging more than 4%.

## Capture the power of the R34 in a single image. The SKYLINE GT-R (R34) design T-shirt is here! Preorders are now open at Amazon.co.jp.

- Published: 2026-09-02T05:32:41+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001523.000040971.html
- anchor: #n2413475
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社フェイス、日産自動車、Amazon.co.jp、CAMSHOP.JP

Facts:
- 5.6-ounce heavyweight cotton
- Available in sizes M, L and XL

## 国分寺市 令和8年度 認知症予防普及啓発事業を担当

- Published: 2026-09-02T05:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000084.000042711.html
- anchor: #n2412936
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ミレニア、セントケア・グループ、東京都健康長寿研究センター、全日本トラック協会

Facts:
- Limited to the first 300 people
- Capacity: 75 people per session
- Age 70 and over
- September, World Alzheimer’s Month
- Sept. 26, 2026

## 《Video of Yuzuru Hanyu filming his memory book released for the first time!》A gentle moment with Pooh, showing a side different from the expressions he displays on the ice

- Published: 2026-09-02T05:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000008820.000001719.html
- anchor: #n2412935
- Companies mentioned: 講談社、Amazon、楽天ブックス

Facts:
- Price: 22,000 yen (tax included)
- 40 pages of text
- Reservation period: through October 20, 2026 (Tuesday)
- Expected to arrive at bookstores on or after May 27, 2027 (Thursday)

## Fashion eyewear brand “RIM BY JINS” launches the second installment of its ambassador campaign “RIM loves MISAMO,” with the concept film unveiled today!

- Published: 2026-09-02T04:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000397.000027384.html
- anchor: #n2412707

RIM BY JINS will launch its second collaboration campaign with MISAMO on September 2, 2026. The campaign will feature the release of a concept film and a sales promotion with limited-edition stickers, highlighting the appeal of fashion eyewear.

## Kiyoshi Hikawa’s Misora Hibari cover album out today and available to stream! He will perform the classic “Kawa no Nagare no Yō ni” live on 日本テレビ’s “DayDay.”

- Published: 2026-09-02T04:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005086.000019470.html
- anchor: #n2412706
- Companies mentioned: 日本コロムビア株式会社、日本テレビ

Facts:
- Featuring all 13 tracks
- Price: 3,300 yen (tax included)
- Following Kiyoshi Hikawa’s activities as he races through 2026 at a furious pace

## 2026 Crystal Chain Summit》AI does not bring a new cycle! Hsu Hsiu-lan is bullish on rising silicon wafer volumes and prices, with healthy negotiations over long-term contract price adjustments

- Published: 2026-09-02T04:14:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11161120
- anchor: #n2412770
- Companies mentioned: 中美矽晶、環球晶圓、美光科技

環球晶圓 Chairman 徐秀蘭 said at the 2026 Crystal Chain Summit that AI is driving structural change in the semiconductor industry, not a short-term cycle. She expects both silicon wafer prices and volume to rise over the next 2 years, and said negotiations to adjust long-term contract prices are progressing healthily.

## Advanced packaging to start contributing revenue this year! GlobalWafers plans square and transparent wafers, targets 12-inch SOI for CPO

- Published: 2026-09-02T04:07:35+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11161121
- anchor: #n2412771

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## GlobalWafers compares power conditions across 9 countries! 徐秀蘭: Taiwan faces greater pressure, with power supply, space and costs still to be addressed

- Published: 2026-09-02T04:01:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11161122
- anchor: #n2412772

環球晶圓 Chairwoman 徐秀蘭 said Taiwan faces pressure over power, space and costs in developing AI. Taiwan may lag in the short term, but remains a key enabler of the global AI supply chain.

## Cross-strait semiconductor division of labor becoming increasingly difficult! 徐秀蘭: Taiwan's greatest advantage remains being “trusted”

- Published: 2026-09-02T03:58:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11161123
- anchor: #n2412646
- Companies mentioned: 中美矽晶、環球晶圓

環球晶圓 Chairwoman 徐秀蘭 said geopolitics is making the cross-strait division of labor in semiconductors increasingly difficult. Taiwan's greatest advantage is being “trusted,” she said, emphasizing the importance of ecosystem resilience and materials alliances.

## Release of the Financial Stability Board’s letter to G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors

- Published: 2026-09-01T17:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 日本銀行
- Original: https://www.boj.or.jp/intl_finance/meeting/group/gro260901a.htm
- anchor: #n2413226
- Companies mentioned: 金融安定理事会（FSB）、G20、日本銀行

## Bond Market Survey (August 2026)

- Published: 2026-09-01T16:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 日本銀行
- Original: https://www.boj.or.jp/paym/bond/bond_list/bond2608.pdf
- anchor: #n2413227
- Companies mentioned: 日本銀行、生命保険会社、損害保険会社、投資信託委託会社

Facts:
- Number of survey respondents: 77

## 日銀当座預金増減要因と金融調節（8月実績）

- Published: 2026-09-01T13:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 日本銀行
- Original: https://www.boj.or.jp/statistics/boj/fm/juqf/juqf08.xlsx
- anchor: #n2413228
- Companies mentioned: 日銀、日本銀行金融市場局、Bank of Japan

Facts:
- Banknote factor
- Fiscal and other factors
- General fiscal
- Government bonds (over 1 year)
- Treasury bills
- Foreign exchange
- Money market operations (excluding the Loan Support Program)
- Government bond purchases
- Purchases of Treasury bills
- Sales of Treasury bills
- Outright purchases of Japanese government bonds
- Outright sales of Japanese government bonds
- Common collateral operations (all offices)
- Bill sales
- Corporate bond purchases, etc.
- Operations to support financial institutions in disaster-affected areas

## [Residential fire] [A residential fire in Xīwèi Village, Magong City, Penghu County, at 12:21 on the 31st was extinguished; 1 man was rescued with no signs of life and taken to hospital] Initial (final) report

- Published: 2026-09-01T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 內政部消防署
- Original: https://www.nfa.gov.tw/cht/index.php?code=list&flag=detail&ids=22&article_id=21843
- anchor: #n2413259

Facts:
- 1 man rescued with no signs of life and taken to hospital
- The scene was a 4-story reinforced-concrete building
- 11 rented studio apartments on each floor, 44 in total
- The Fire Department deployed 8 vehicles and 18 personnel
- Burned area of about 9 square meters

## [Firefighter line-of-duty death] Final report

- Published: 2026-09-01T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 內政部消防署
- Original: https://www.nfa.gov.tw/cht/index.php?code=list&flag=detail&ids=22&article_id=21844
- anchor: #n2413258
- Companies mentioned: 南投縣政府消防局、竹山秀傳

Facts:
- The 31st
- 13:30
- 15:00
- 800 meters
- 15:55
- 16:18
- 17:08

## [Factory fire] [A fire at the 竹洲工業股份有限公司 factory on Nangang 3rd Road, Nantou City, Nantou County, at 17:39 on the 31st was extinguished, with no casualties] Final report

- Published: 2026-09-01T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 內政部消防署
- Original: https://www.nfa.gov.tw/cht/index.php?code=list&flag=detail&ids=22&article_id=21845
- anchor: #n2413257
- Companies mentioned: 竹洲工業股份有限公司

Facts:
- The area burned was about 450 square meters

## Online claim that “U.S. mayor sings Chinese song” actually shows a Canadian mayor singing, with AI post-production

- Published: 2026-09-01T16:10:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 台灣事實查核中心
- Original: https://tfc-taiwan.org.tw/fact-check-reports/us-mayor-chinese-song-ai-edited-canadian-mayor-video
- anchor: #n2413381
- Companies mentioned: 加拿大万锦市、加拿大九鼎奖学金基金会、加拿大皇家银行、Power Corporation of Canada

## Online claim that “Russian broadcaster aired Taiwan program, attracting 20 million viewers” is a fictional event generated by AI

- Published: 2026-09-01T13:32:52+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 台灣事實查核中心
- Original: https://tfc-taiwan.org.tw/fact-check-reports/russia-ai-generated-fake-event-taiwan-tv-program-20-million-viewers
- anchor: #n2413382
- Companies mentioned: Mediascope、RBC、世界透視

Facts:
- 20 million viewers
- 14.57%
- 137,297,875 people
- 6.3%
- 8.65 million
- 19.6 million people

## 流感及新冠疫情持續 呼籲民眾留意個人衛生習慣 出現重症危險徵兆應儘速就醫治療

- Published: 2026-09-01T15:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 衛福部疾病管制署
- Original: https://www.cdc.gov.tw/Bulletin/Detail/GWRkQ03fZuKKWwdv191UyQ?typeId=9
- anchor: #n2413064
- Companies mentioned: 疾病管制署

Facts:
- In week 34 (8/23-8/29), outpatient and emergency department visits for influenza-like illness totaled 101,628
- Up 5.6% from the previous week
- 85 new cases of severe influenza complications
- 14 deaths
- Influenza A(H1N1) accounted for 74.1%
- A cumulative 1,224 severe cases
- 234 deaths
- Seniors aged 65 and over
- Accounted for 64.6%
- 69.4% had not received this season's flu vaccine
- 新冠門急診就診計21,969人次
- 69 new local cases of severe illness
- 18 local deaths

## 1 new domestic case of severe enterovirus infection reported; enterovirus transmission risk rises during the back-to-school season. Parents and childcare and education facilities urged to monitor children's health and maintain hand hygiene and environmental cleanliness

- Published: 2026-09-01T15:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 衛福部疾病管制署
- Original: https://www.cdc.gov.tw/Bulletin/Detail/Br-LopqJBlq5577Y98ogfQ?typeId=9
- anchor: #n2413063
- Companies mentioned: 疾病管制署

Facts:
- 1 new domestic case of severe enterovirus infection reported
- Enterovirus visits in week 34 (August 23 to August 29) totaled 7,058 outpatient and emergency department visits
- Up 5.5% from the previous week (6,690 visits)
- A cumulative 7 confirmed cases of severe enterovirus infection so far this year (2026)
- Chlorine bleach solution at a concentration of 500 ppm

## Damage caused by the heavy rain that began on August 27, Reiwa 8, and response by fire departments and other organizations (Report 16; updated R8.9.1)

- Published: 2026-08-27T06:20:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消防庁
- Original: https://www.fdma.go.jp/disaster/info/items/20260827ooame16.pdf
- anchor: #n2413211
- Companies mentioned: 氷見市、羽咋市、志賀町、宝達志水町、中能登町、福井市、大野市、勝山市、高岡市消防本部、羽咋郡市広域圏事務組合消防本部、福井市消防局、大野市消防本部

Facts:
- Report 16

## 華南商業銀行 was found to have deficiencies in its anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism operations, raising concerns about sound business operations. It is hereby ordered to rectify the deficiencies pursuant to Article 61-1, Paragraph 1 of the Banking Act.

- Published: 2026-09-01T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 金融監督管理委員會
- Original: https://www.banking.gov.tw/ch/home.jsp?id=550&parentpath=0,524,547&mcustomize=multimessages_view.jsp&dataserno=202609010001&dtable=Penalty
- anchor: #n2412920
- Companies mentioned: 華南商業銀行

## IDWR preliminary data, 2026 Week 34

- Published: 2026-09-01T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国立健康危機管理研究機構
- Original: https://id-info.jihs.go.jp/surveillance/idwr/provisional/2026/34/index.html
- anchor: #n2413296

Facts:
- Week 34
- 8/17～8/23
- September 8 (Tuesday)

## 稜研科技 (7812): Clarification regarding the company's responses to investor questions at its earnings presentation

- Published: 2026-09-02T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=7812&year=115&month=9&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=4234&spoke_date=20260902
- anchor: #n2412982
- Companies mentioned: 稜研科技