AI News 180m Report｜2026-09-05 00:00–03:00 JSThttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-00/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 35 items from 4 sources; Japan, 1 item from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en After living together for 20 years, could they be unable to hold a funeral after their partner dies? Who gets to decide after a partner’s death, according to the lawhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-00/index-en.html#n2498986https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-00/index-en.html#n2498986Sat, 05 Sep 2026 02:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Unmarried partners, regardless of whether they are same-sex or opposite-sex, may not have the right to decide on their partner’s funeral arrangements. The gap between the law and actual family relationships is drawing concern. Why does Hou Hsiao-hsien’s camera often stay still as people walk out of frame? It wasn’t a filming mistake; it changed how the world sees Taiwanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-00/index-en.html#n2494240https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-00/index-en.html#n2494240Sat, 05 Sep 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Are sanctions on Iran just the appetizer? Chen Chung warns the U.S. may unleash financial warfarehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-00/index-en.html#n2494241https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-00/index-en.html#n2494241Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:22:12 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Chen Chong, chairman of the New Generation Financial Foundation, said the United States may use the “most destructive economic tools in history” against Iran. He underscored the importance of financial sanctions and analyzed the development of financial systems such as China’s CIPS and CBETS. Not just Chiang Wan-an and Shen Po-yang: 6 people register to run for Taipei mayor, including a candidate linked to Taiwan’s submarine programhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-00/index-en.html#n2494242https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-00/index-en.html#n2494242Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:21:51 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A total of 6 people registered for the 2026 Taipei mayoral election, including incumbent Mayor Chiang Wan-an and the DPP’s Shen Po-yang. Kuo Hsi attracted attention for his background in Taiwan’s submarine program, highlighting a diverse and high-profile race. Once a DPP supporter, now backed across party lines: Former campaign committee chair Yu Neng-yung forms a team in Suao to rally behind Wu Tsung-hsien for county chiefhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-00/index-en.html#n2498990https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-00/index-en.html#n2498990Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:16:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒In the Yilan County magistrate election, You Neng-yong, a former Democratic Progressive Party supporter, endorsed Kuomintang candidate Wu Tsung-hsien and established a cross-party support group. The move to break through political echo chambers has drawn attention. Who is to blame for the collapse of the KMT–TPP alliance in Zhubei? Hsu Hsin-ying says “everyone misunderstood”: The parties’ inquiries of each other did not constitute a commitmenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-00/index-en.html#n2494243https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-00/index-en.html#n2494243Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:06:07 +0900Taiwan風傳媒竹北市長選挙をめぐる国民党と民众党の「藍白合」協力が破綻。徐欣瑩は約束ではないと反論し、黄国昌が不信を批判。政治的対立が深まっている。 TVBS poll: Has Lai Ching-te failed to win them over? Among “swing voters,” 23% are satisfied, 44% dissatisfied, and 33% have no opinionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-00/index-en.html#n2494115https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-00/index-en.html#n2494115Fri, 04 Sep 2026 23:26:42 +0900Taiwan風傳媒TVBS民調顯示，賴清德執政滿意度為39%，中間選民中不滿意者達44%，滿意僅23%，顯示中間群眾支持度偏低。行政院長卓榮泰滿意度亦未過半。 New book Kaohsiung, Going All Out unveiled: Chen Chi-mai reveals key to six years of transformation under pressure: “We have no way back; Kaohsiung must give it everything”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-00/index-en.html#n2494249https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-00/index-en.html#n2494249Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:16:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai unveiled his new book Kaohsiung, Going All Out! 2314 Days of Transformation Under Pressure, looking back on six years of city governance and emphasizing the use of new technology to transform the city. President Lai Ching-te and other political figures voiced their support. Changxing Road community farm-road improvement project in Luzhu District completed, boosting drainage efficiency and reducing flooding on Changxing Roadhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-00/index-en.html#n2494250https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-00/index-en.html#n2494250Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:14:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒An agricultural road drainage improvement project on Changxing Road in Lujhu District, Kaohsiung City, has been completed, with NT$7 million spent to build a new 280-meter drainage channel. The project will improve the area’s ability to cope with extreme weather and address a longstanding flooding problem. Hsiao Bi-khim lends her voice as a “storyteller” to share Su Chiao-hui’s life story: “Otter Mom” says she will seek answers with 4 million New Taipei residentshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-00/index-en.html#n2494251https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-00/index-en.html#n2494251Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:12:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒New Taipei mayoral candidate Su Chiao-hui released a heartwarming story video narrated by Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim. It recounts her upbringing and political career and emphasizes her campaign pledge to solve problems together with residents. No one turned away from the youth forum! Ko Chih-en lays out 3 pledges: Support Megaport, visit schools every quarter, and promote a workplace bullying self-governance ordinancehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-00/index-en.html#n2494253https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-00/index-en.html#n2494253Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:03:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒KMT Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Ko Chih-en attended a youth forum and pledged to support Megaport, hold student meetings every quarter, and promote a workplace bullying self-governance ordinance. She said young people should play a deeper role in city governance. Heavy rain devastates southern Taiwan! Kaohsiung Bank offers disaster victims a “1-year grace period” and working capital for recoveryhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-00/index-en.html#n2494121https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-00/index-en.html#n2494121Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:58:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒In response to damage caused by the 0822 torrential rain in southern Taiwan, Kaohsiung Bank has introduced a 1-year loan grace period and reconstruction working-capital loans to help affected residents and businesses recover. The measures reflect the local financial institution’s social responsibility and care for customers. Opening up markets for farmers: Chang Chia-chun promotes Douliu pomelos and urges people nationwide to support farmershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-00/index-en.html#n2494122https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-00/index-en.html#n2494122Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:57:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Legislator Chang Chia-chun promoted pomelos from Douliu, Yunlin, at the Legislative Yuan and urged the public to support farmers by buying them. She highlighted their quality and versatility to raise the profile of agricultural products. Penghu Port upgrades to welcome international cruise ships! It can berth 150,000-ton vessels; “Ocean Fuji” to make its first call in October, launching island-hopping tourismhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-00/index-en.html#n2494123https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-00/index-en.html#n2494123Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:54:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒澎湖港の国際クルーズ船ターミナルがアップグレードされ、15万トン級の大型クルーズ船が寄港可能に。10月から三井海洋の「海洋富士」が初寄港し、離島間の観光ルートを拡大。台湾港務会社は港湾施設の整備を進め、観光産業の活性化を図っている。 Road excavation management enters its 4th year! Kaohsiung exchanges expertise with U.S. and Malaysian specialists to build a smart, resilient “underground network”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-00/index-en.html#n2494124https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-00/index-en.html#n2494124Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:51:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Kaohsiung City Government held the 4th Road Excavation Management Symposium, inviting experts from the United States and Malaysia to share international experience. It is promoting the smart and resilient development of underground pipelines. CSC raises October prices across the board! Hot- and cold-rolled steel up NT$600 per ton; steel plates, electrical steel and other products also rise in the fourth quarterhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-00/index-en.html#n2494125https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-00/index-en.html#n2494125Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:48:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒China Steel raised all of its October monthly prices and will also raise prices for major products in the fourth quarter. Driven by higher raw material costs and AI demand, the steel market is recovering. Kumamoto earthquake damages bridges, sounding alarm: Lin Chih-hung urges Kaohsiung to conduct a “comprehensive review of old bridges,” including those over 40 years old or of unknown age in high-risk assessmentshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-00/index-en.html#n2494126https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-00/index-en.html#n2494126Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:45:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A powerful earthquake in Kumamoto, Japan, damaged bridges. Kaohsiung City Councilor Lin Chih-hung urged the city government to launch a “comprehensive review of old bridges” and include older bridges and those of unknown age in high-risk management to prevent disasters. Kaohsiung parents take note! Chang Yi-li proposes “5 major childcare policies,” including free mother-and-baby parking spaces and expanded 24-hour emergency childcarehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-00/index-en.html#n2494127https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-00/index-en.html#n2494127Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:44:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Kaohsiung city council candidate Chang Yi-li proposed 5 major childcare policies, including free mother-and-baby parking spaces, 24-hour emergency childcare, subsidies for grandparents, expanded classes for 2-year-olds, and integrated digital childcare services to improve conditions for young families. 山珍遇上海味！前鎮漁港「港邊夯肉祭」9/11千人開烤 東高雄九區「山盟海誓」共襄盛舉https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-00/index-en.html#n2494132https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-00/index-en.html#n2494132Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:42:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Kaohsiung District Fishermen's Association will hold the “Harbor BBQ Festival” at Qianzhen Fishing Port on Sept. 11. The event, combining ingredients from the mountains and sea, is expected to draw a thousand people. It aims to boost the local area and promote tourism. National Kaohsiung Normal University’s 119th class of freshmen set off! Wang Cheng-yen urges them to embrace AI, pursue interdisciplinary learning, and step outside their comfort zoneshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-00/index-en.html#n2494133https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-00/index-en.html#n2494133Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:38:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒National Kaohsiung Normal University held an orientation camp for its 119th cohort, titled “蘊蔓 Germinate.” President Wang Zhengyan stressed the importance of using AI and interdisciplinary learning. Taichung Power Plant transformation moves forward; city government welcomes positive response from central government and hopes coal-cutting schedule will be acceleratedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-00/index-en.html#n2494152https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-00/index-en.html#n2494152Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:34:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Premier Cho Jung-tai inspected the Taichung Power Plant. The Taichung City Government welcomed the central government’s positive response to the plant’s transformation and laid out 三 specific expectations, including faster coal reductions and the dismantling of units, in hopes of improving air quality in central Taiwan. Odds of 美聯準會 rate hikes rise; European stocks mixedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-00/index-en.html#n2499046https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-00/index-en.html#n2499046Sat, 05 Sep 2026 02:06:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Trump orders Fed to cut rates or halt ties with countries running trade deficitshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-00/index-en.html#n2494179https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-00/index-en.html#n2494179Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:42:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFormer President Trump cited strong employment data to demand that the Federal Reserve cut interest rates and threatened to halt trade with countries that run trade surpluses. The moves show political pressure on U.S. monetary policy and could heighten tensions in international trade. Taichung seller of Buddhist altar supplies livestreams threat with gun; police refer him for prosecution, seize submachine gun and take him into custodyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-00/index-en.html#n2494178https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-00/index-en.html#n2494178Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:36:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Advertising trackers on U.S. military mobile devices expose movement risks; military says feature has been disabledhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-00/index-en.html#n2494177https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-00/index-en.html#n2494177Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:20:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Liu Chi-hung’s go-ahead 2-run homer helps Dragons snap 3-game losing streak against Brothershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-00/index-en.html#n2494175https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-00/index-en.html#n2494175Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:03:11 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taiwanese-language film classic revisited in Singapore; “張帝找阿珠” shares restoration resultshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-00/index-en.html#n2494114https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-00/index-en.html#n2494114Fri, 04 Sep 2026 23:57:09 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Electricity work sites through worker-painter 李升茂’s eyes: documenting frontline workers’ hard workhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-00/index-en.html#n2494053https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-00/index-en.html#n2494053Fri, 04 Sep 2026 23:56:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNALi Sheng-mao, a former 台電 employee and painter, held a discussion at Kishu An to highlight the hardships of electricity maintenance workers. He spoke about his efforts to document years of experience and the spirit of craftsmanship through ink paintings. Strong nonfarm payrolls, but U.S. stocks fall! Trump slams market bets on Fed rate hikes: Growth does not cause inflationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-00/index-en.html#n2498926https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-00/index-en.html#n2498926Sat, 05 Sep 2026 02:00:05 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網U.S. nonfarm payrolls in August far exceeded expectations, but the market drove down stock prices amid concerns about Fed rate hikes. Former President Trump criticized the move, arguing that “growth does not cause inflation.” The gap between policy and market sentiment has become clear. DeepSeek reportedly orders 160,000 華為 AI chips! Challenging 輝達 through scalehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-00/index-en.html#n2498927https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-00/index-en.html#n2498927Sat, 05 Sep 2026 01:30:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is building a large data center in Inner Mongolia equipped with 160,000 AI chips from 華為. The project is part of efforts to advance domestic production amid U.S. export restrictions and reduce reliance on NVIDIA. Global long-term bond yields surge! Structural inflation looms, reshuffling asset allocation strategieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-00/index-en.html#n2494180https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-00/index-en.html#n2494180Sat, 05 Sep 2026 01:00:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Global long-term government bond yields have surged, heightening concerns about structural inflation. Investors are reassessing their asset allocations, while central banks are finding it harder to manage policy. Bitcoin bulls wake from their dream? Strong nonfarm payrolls spark Fed rate-hike alarm; price falls again after reclaiming $80,000https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-00/index-en.html#n2494181https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-00/index-en.html#n2494181Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:30:06 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網U.S. employment data for August exceeded expectations, reviving concerns about Fed rate hikes. Bitcoin fell below $80,000, underscoring its weakness as a risk asset. Do strong nonfarm payrolls embolden the Fed? Sources say next week’s CPI is the last hurdle to a rate hikehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-00/index-en.html#n2494054https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-00/index-en.html#n2494054Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網U.S. nonfarm payrolls in August far exceeded expectations, weakening the case against Fed rate hikes. Attention now turns to the CPI release. Will the Fed raise rates this month? Wall Street sees 3 key takeaways from strong nonfarm payrollshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-00/index-en.html#n2494055https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-00/index-en.html#n2494055Fri, 04 Sep 2026 23:30:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網U.S. nonfarm payrolls rose by 162,000 in August, far exceeding expectations and confirming the strength of the labor market. This increased the likelihood of a Fed rate hike, with next week’s CPI report emerging as a key factor. Health Calendar | Be a light, because you never know who might find their way out of the darkness by your light (Rabindranath Tagore) - Heho健康https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-00/index-en.html#n2494351https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-00/index-en.html#n2494351Sat, 05 Sep 2026 01:08:00 +0900TaiwanHeho健康 60.7% of people with spinal cord injuries are “thinking about preparing for old age but unable to take action”—J-Workout survey of 84 people directly affectedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-00/index-en.html#n2494176https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-00/index-en.html#n2494176Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES