AI News 180m Report｜2026-09-08 18:00–21:00 JST｜Page 2 of 4https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 208 items from 5 sources; Japan, 93 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en Readmoo Publishing founder Kuo Chung-hsing dies; Culture Ministry to recommend presidential commendationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584560https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584560Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:30:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Research firm: Memory price hikes prompt earlier phone purchases; this year’s output forecast raised to 1.07 billion unitshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584562https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584562Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:26:49 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taiwan’s 3 major telecom operators announce nationwide disaster alert test at 4 p.m. on the 9thhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584555https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584555Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:22:47 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 林淑容 to perform in Taichung for the first time, recalls her showbiz years and hopes to sing with fanshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584553https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584553Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:16:45 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Foreign investors buy for 3 straight sessions, adding NT$13.2 billion and snapping up memory and panel stockshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584554https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584554Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:16:43 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Britain provides Ukraine with 4.3 billion to bolster air defenses, including support for Patriot missileshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584550https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584550Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:15:41 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 欣興: Customers book capacity 5 years ahead; company continues to expand ABF production in Taiwanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584551https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584551Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:15:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA One editor, one publishing house: Kuo Chung-hsing created a distinctive part of Taiwan’s cultural landscapehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584552https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584552Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:11:36 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Maria Social Welfare Foundation raises funds to build a home for older adults; Ruby Lin urges support for people with intellectual disabilitieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584539https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584539Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:06:34 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Biotech stocks post August revenue growth: 健喬 hits a record for the same period, while 藥華藥 reaches an all-time highhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584537https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584537Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:03:32 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Deadly glacier collapse in Nepal; study finds seasonal temperatures abnormally highhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584538https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584538Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:02:30 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Czech Republic pushes to build AI superfactory worth 100 billion, reducing reliance on U.S. computing powerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584475https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584475Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:57:28 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA PISA’s first test of computational problem-solving ability puts Taiwan at No. 5 internationallyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584476https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584476Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:56:25 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Hikers urged to watch for risks during peak season; mountaineering insurance claims topped NT$10 million in the first 7 months of this yearhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584410https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584410Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:55:23 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Yen leads Asian currencies higher; Taiwan dollar closes at 31.535, its strongest level in more than 3 monthshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584411https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584411Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:53:21 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 告五人 joke that their costs include fines for running overtime; they would cry if 周杰倫 were a guesthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584412https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584412Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:52:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA告五人 announced a November concert at Taipei Arena, promising a production with no budget limit. Members are preparing intensively and sharing their creative inspirations. 中國海警 vessels intrude into Kinmen waters for the 2nd time; Coast Guard patrol boats monitor them while sailing alongsidehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584413https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584413Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:48:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Anti-fraud measures being tested at ATM withdrawal hotspots; 15 banks to introduce them at 2,111 machineshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584403https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584403Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:38:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 宏碁 August revenue reaches NT$30.1 billion, up 38% year over year, the highest for the month in 13 yearshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584404https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584404Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:35:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 廣達 August revenue hits a monthly record of NT$423.9 billion; 英業達 posts its best-ever Augusthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584399https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584399Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:33:10 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA President calls for Taiwan and Japan to join forces and deepen cooperation to build a non-China supply chainhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584400https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584400Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:33:08 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Markets raise expectations of a U.S. Federal Reserve rate hike; most Asian shares close lowerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584401https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584401Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:32:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA New Taipei Indigenous event set for 9/12, with singers including 戴愛玲 taking turns on stagehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584402https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584402Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:30:04 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Dining-out costs surge 3.17% in August; September CPI forecast to exceed the inflation warning threshold for a 5th consecutive monthhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584359https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584359Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:26:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA PLG’s 林秉聖 still hopes to make the national team, saying missing selection can better spur his potentialhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584311https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584311Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:23:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFormer CBA player 林秉聖 joined PLG’s 洋基工程. Although he did not make the Nagoya Asian Games roster, he is still actively pursuing a place on the national team and a professional league championship. 南寶 August revenue hits a record for the month at NT$2.221 billion, up 14.2% year over yearhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584310https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584310Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:18:57 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 87 ninth-grade students at 成淵高中 suffer diarrhea; Taipei finds 5 sanitation violationshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584309https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584309Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:15:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA JR Suica character contenders revealed; Japanese online reactions dividedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584306https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584306Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:12:55 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Feng Xiaoyue portrays a gay man in new drama, stressing character has no specific physical labelshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584307https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584307Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:10:53 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA U18亞青狀元陳柏凱首扛4棒 懊惱對韓擊球佳卻被接殺https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584308https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584308Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:08:51 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Stablecoin and virtual asset security alliance established; 4 firms join forces to strengthen digital trusthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584292https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584292Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:06:47 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 捷迅: AI logistics demand heats up, with 3 engines driving operational growthhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584293https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584293Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:04:44 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA China controls online speech; Tibet flood victims in Nepal become casualties of the Clear and Bright campaignhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584294https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584294Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:04:42 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Countries' PISA scores show downward trend; Asian students demonstrate resiliencehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584291https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584291Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:01:40 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Second appeal hearing in 京華城 and other cases; Ko Wen-je says judicial persecution has not stoppedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584225https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584225Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:57:38 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Vice president meets visiting U.S. scholars, hopes to deepen exchanges with like-minded countrieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584226https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584226Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:55:36 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Russian forces resume attacks on Kyiv 3 days after halt, killing 2 and injuring 10; fires break out at multiple siteshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584227https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584227Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:54:34 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taichung man knocks down nurse, returns and runs her over; prosecutors seek detention on suspicion of murderhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584228https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584228Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:54:32 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Sanying Line incorporates local culture; cross-river bridge light show becomes highlighthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584229https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584229Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:52:29 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe New Taipei Metro Sanying Line is promoting “transportation combined with local culture.” In addition to beautifying piers and underpasses, a nighttime light show on the bridge across the Dahan River will be a new highlight, with a special edition planned for the Mid-Autumn Festival. Ko Wen-je denies wrongdoing at first hearing in second appeal; prosecutors seek a heavy sentencehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584290https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584290Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:49:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taichung school lunch cabbage listed as originating in China; councilor urges city to investigatehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584156https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584156Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:46:25 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 金安保網路平台 illegally sells insurance online, raises more than NT$70 million; head sentenced to 5 years and 10 monthshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584157https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584157Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:44:23 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA U18 Asian Championship: Huang Shiyao sidelined by ankle injury; position players prepare to pitch as score widenshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584158https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584158Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:43:21 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan faces Thailand at the U18 Asian Championship. Catcher Huang Shiyao is out with an injury, with Yan Hao-en taking over as the starting catcher. The coaching staff will rotate pitchers depending on the game situation. China's August auto sales diverge: exports surge as domestic retail sales plungehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584153https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584153Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:43:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Former Kaohsiung council speaker Tseng Li-yen implicated in aide-fee fraud case; prosecutors indict 7 for perjuryhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584154https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584154Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:41:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA First northeast monsoon arrives on the 9th; northern areas could dip to 17 degrees overnight and at dawnhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584155https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584155Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:41:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThis year's first northeast monsoon will affect Taiwan from the 9th to the 11th. Overnight lows in the north could reach 17 degrees, while the north coast and Yilan-Hualien areas should prepare for rain on the 11th. A southerly cloud system will move north over the weekend, bringing isolated showers to the south. Volunteer soldier in Chiayi dies after being struck more than ten times on the buttocks with a bat over a debt; neighbor faces detention requesthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584148https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584148Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:36:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 中國軍機南海對準菲巡邏機 菲斥恫嚇增強巡邏決心https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584145https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584145Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:35:10 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Personal data leaked from popular South Korean medical aesthetics booking platform; 4,218 Taiwanese affectedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584146https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584146Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:34:08 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA PLG's Lin Bing-sheng returns to Taiwan to join 洋基工程, remains open to playing overseashttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584147https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584147Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:29:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Free motorcycle inspections continue through year-end; Highway Bureau to release data for the first 2 weeks next weekhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584131https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584131Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:27:04 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Highway Bureau responded to questions about the effectiveness of inspections during Traffic Safety Month, announcing it would release actual data. It said the inspections are being conducted in partnership with 7 major automakers and that the data is accurate and the program ongoing. 淡水藥師案 藥師公會：2年內聘逾10人異常https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584132https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584132Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:25:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Motorcycle collides with forklift in Taichung's East District; male rider dies of serious injurieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584133https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584133Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:24:59 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Tainan City Government and 台糖 sign cooperation agreement; Xinying Sugar Factory to introduce robotics research and developmenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584111https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584111Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:23:57 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 127 violations involving pesticide residues in fruit and vegetables; multiple hotels and department stores namedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584112https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584112Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:23:55 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Texas Hold'em gambling den hidden in a Neihu home in Taipei; police raid nets 22 suspects for prosecutionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584113https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584113Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:21:30 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Next year's unified invoice prize budget exceeds NT$19.3 billion, up 2.6% year on yearhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584108https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584108Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:17:28 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Ministry of Finance's National Taxation Administration has earmarked NT$19.71 billion for unified invoice prizes in fiscal year 116, up 2.6% year on year. The funds will go toward prize payouts and digital system maintenance, with anti-fraud measures strengthened to ensure fair distribution. Control Yuan asks about student exchange program to the US; Chiang Wan-an hopes for investigation in accordance with the lawhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584109https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584109Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:16:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAControversy erupted after Chiang Wan-an's son was accepted into Taipei's student exchange program, with KMT councilors questioning whether the Control Yuan's involvement was politically motivated. Chiang said he welcomed scrutiny and stressed that the matter should be handled in accordance with laws and regulations. Possession of e-cigarettes to be penalized; Taichung sets up 32 collection points for convenient drop-offhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584110https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584110Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:15:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe central government is advancing amendments to the Tobacco Hazards Prevention Act that would penalize possession of e-cigarettes. The Taichung City Government has set up 32 anonymous collection points and urged residents to turn them in as required. 春河劇團's "Boss, A Bowl of Plain Noodles!" to run for 16 performances in a Ximen red-envelope theater special editionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584101https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584101Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:15:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA春河劇團's musical "Boss, A Bowl of Plain Noodles!" is presenting a "Ximen Red-Envelope Theater Special Edition," with 16 performances in Taipei's Ximending starting on the 20th. The show combines red-envelope theater culture with Mengjia cuisine for an immersive experience. E-cigarette collection drive launches; Kaohsiung sets up 43 collection pointshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584102https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584102Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:13:20 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Health Promotion Administration has launched an e-cigarette collection program, with 43 collection points set up in Kaohsiung. The initiative encourages people to dispose of their products before regulations become stricter. Thieves break into 雷諾瓦美術館 in southern France and steal collection items worth more than 300 millionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584103https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584103Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:12:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 定穎投控's Thai subsidiary to invest NT$600 million in a factory built on its own landhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584100https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584100Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:11:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Cheng Li-chun: Plan to expand national tree cover; special legislation expected by year-endhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584104https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584104Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:11:13 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNADeputy Premier Cheng Li-chun said the government will submit a national tree-cover climate adaptation master plan and special legislation for public tree planting and maintenance by year-end, establishing an integrated forest management system to address climate change. Discarded fishing nets entangle tri-spine horseshoe crabs in Kinmen; county government says it will clear or relocate them when found during patrols or through reportshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584105https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584105Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:09:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 金門縣政府 announced stepped-up patrols and measures to relocate and safeguard fishing gear in response to discarded fishing nets entangling the endangered tri-spine horseshoe crab in intertidal zones. FIBA 3x3 Kaohsiung Challenger: Shibuya wins in qualifying-round upsethttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584106https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584106Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:08:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 長鑫科技：下半年DRAM供給緊缺將延續https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584073https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584073Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:06:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA AI boom drives up South Korea's power demand; Reuters: 20 nuclear reactors need to be builthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584074https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584074Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:05:05 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Nantou health bureau wins 8 awards in national pharmaceutical administration assessment; home medication delivery serves 3,988 peoplehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584005https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584005Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:00:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNANantou County Health Bureau won 8 awards in the national pharmaceutical administration assessment for its outstanding performance in conducting drug inspections and promoting home medication delivery services. 9 tickets totaling more than NT$10,000 in 5 minutes prompt accusations of duplicate citations; police: multiple moving violationshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584006https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584006Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 盧秀燕促中火「增氣拆煤」 台電重申六備煤維護供電https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2583933https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2583933Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:54:58 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Energy facilities in southern Saudi Arabia attacked; fires break out at several sites, some operations temporarily suspendedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2583934https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2583934Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:53:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Gamania CEO Albert Liu discusses the company's 3-year plan: agency, self-developed games and AI each to account for 1/3 of revenuehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2583935https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2583935Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:47:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAGamania CEO Albert Liu has set a 3-year target for AI business to account for 1/3 of revenue, and will invest NT$500 million in developing CloudMile. 南亞 upbeat about AI application growth as electronic materials business enters a takeoff phasehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2583936https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2583936Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:45:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA台塑 and 南亞 are optimistic about revenue growth in the 4th quarter. 南亞 is benefiting from strong AI hardware demand, with its electronic materials business taking off; 台塑 is benefiting from peak-season demand and fewer scheduled maintenance shutdowns. Beijing Watch》No platform commissions, no endorsement of sweatshop labor! From “Hebei Neijuan Network” to “Two-Day Weekend Shopping,” why are Chinese people using websites to fight back against involution?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584478https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584478Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Two websites in China, “Hebei Neijuan Network” and “Shuangxiu Gou,” are drawing attention as consumers push back against the country’s increasingly inward-looking industrial structure. The former introduces Hebei Province’s manufacturing industry to a global audience, while the latter serves as a platform for reflecting companies’ labor conditions in consumer choices. Arm Everywhere China》Robots should be classified like self-driving vehicles! Arm proposes an RL0-to-RL5 classification framework, with more than 80 companies including 台積電 and Bosch joininghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584477https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584477Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Arm proposed a robot capability grading framework (RL0–RL5), with 80 companies, including 台積電 and Bosch, taking part. Modeled on the SAE levels for autonomous driving, the framework aims to standardize robot capabilities. Arm Everywhere China》Will its self-developed AGI CPU compete with licensing customers? Executives respond; CSS N4 supports 台積電 N3, N3P and N2https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584479https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584479Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:59:05 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Arm unveiled its in-house-developed AGI CPU and Neoverse CSS N4, strengthening its data center strategy for the AI era. Moving beyond supplying IP licenses, the company aims to expand its market with pre-integrated solutions. Arm Everywhere China》The era of AI agents on phones is here! First AI-native Mali GPU unveiled, neural imaging performance per watt up 4 times, C2 CPU lets smaller languages...https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584480https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584480Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:54:50 +0900Taiwan風傳媒At the “Arm Everywhere China” event held in China, Arm unveiled CSS for Mobile 2, featuring an AI-native Mali GPU and C2 CPU. It will dramatically improve edge AI processing on smartphones and accelerate the practical use of agentic AI. Restrictions on strikes out of concern foreign investors may misunderstand? South Korea amends labor regulations; demands for “N% profit-sharing” modeled on Samsung will be deemed illegalhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584482https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584482Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:45:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The South Korean government amended its labor enforcement rules to explicitly classify as illegal strikes demanding N% of operating profits. The move aims to protect companies’ management autonomy and attract foreign investment, but has also drawn criticism that it restricts workers’ bargaining rights. 2026 New Taipei City Green Living Music Festival kicks off 9/12-13! 50 market stalls and a lineup of performing bandshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584481https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584481Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:45:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Green Living Music Festival will be held at the New Taipei City Art Museum from September 12 to 13, 2026. Accomplished singers and new-generation bands will perform on 2 stages, alongside 50 creative and food booths. The event brings music and lifestyle culture together. New Taipei City Library's “Story Adventure Team” back-to-school special exhibition features four interactive zones, revealing the magical journey of a book from creation to the shelveshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584483https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584483Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:40:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The New Taipei City Library is holding the “Story Adventure Team” special exhibition, giving children a chance to experience the bookmaking process. Four interactive zones aim to build interest in reading and encourage lasting reading habits. Australian think tank warns: “This country” uses Chinese AI systems for surveillance, bringing “digital authoritarianism”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584484https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584484Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:38:56 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Australian think tank ASPI warned that Venezuela is adopting Chinese-made AI surveillance systems. This could fuel the spread of “digital authoritarianism” and pose an international risk. Nantou County government holds public and private kindergarten principals' meeting; Wang Rui-de honors outstanding childcare teamshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584485https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584485Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:38:37 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Nantou County held a meeting of public and private kindergarten principals on the 8th and honored outstanding childcare teams. It pledged to improve the educational environment and strengthen support for families raising children. Tomorrow's weather／The fine weather is changing! Strengthening northeasterly monsoon brings rain to the north and east; heavier rain from this day, with the forecast for the coming week revealedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584486https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584486Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:36:04 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan's weather bureau forecasts a significant change in the weather from September 9. As the northeasterly monsoon strengthens, the northern and eastern parts of Taiwan will see brief showers, with heavier rain in some areas. Exclusive／Xiao Yi tests positive for HPV and chlamydia! Can Joeman clear his name by showing a negative STI report? Medical laboratory scientist reveals a “key blind spot”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584487https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584487Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:35:27 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwanese influencer Xiao Yi claimed to have contracted HPV and chlamydia, implying that Joeman was the source of infection. Joeman presented a negative test report to clear his name, sparking medical and public discussion. Does tighter trading scrutiny make it soar even higher? Sunonwealth's August revenue rises 67% year over year, its 3rd-highest ever, but shares plunge nearly 7% on the first day of restrictionshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584488https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584488Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:35:16 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Cooling solutions maker Sunonwealth's August revenue rose 67.2% year over year, its 3rd-highest on record. But after its share price surged in the short term, the Taipei Exchange placed the stock under trading restrictions, and it plunged nearly 7% on the first day. The divergence between fundamentals and market sentiment has caught investors' attention. Hsinchu City's “Bamboo Health” program officially launches; Ann Kao: Bringing technology into communities and making health part of everyday life!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584489https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584489Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:32:07 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Hsinchu City Government has launched the “Bamboo Health” program, integrating medical, community and technology resources to promote health management for older adults and aging in place. Mayor Ann Kao said the aim is to integrate technology into daily life and improve quality of life in old age. China Airlines independent director's annual pay sparks controversy! KMT questions Lin Kuo-chang's qualifications; DPP counters: “It can stand up to public scrutiny”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584490https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584490Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:30:39 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Kuomintang questioned DPP candidate Lin Guozhang’s high compensation as an independent director at China Airlines and his lack of expertise, criticizing his political connections. Lin countered that he meets the legal standards and can withstand public scrutiny. Taiwan's population is shrinking, but the number of households keeps growing! Up by 360,000 in a year—what is happening behind the scenes?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584491https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584491Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan’s population is shrinking, but the number of households is rising rapidly, with single-person households reaching 40.5%, pointing to increasingly smaller households. The trend is also linked to the effects of low birth rates, an aging population and tax changes. Industry, government and academia explore new approaches to urban governance; 2026 Taichung Smart Pole Forum set for 10/2https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584492https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584492Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:29:56 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Taichung City Government will hold the 2026 Taichung Smart Pole Forum on Oct. 2, inviting international and industry experts to discuss the future development of smart poles as platforms for integrating urban data and to promote smart city governance and industrial transformation. Lu Shiow-yen Makes First Successful Inspection Visit to Taichung Power Plant During Her Tenure, Urges Central Government to Honor ‘Add Gas, Remove Coal’ Pledgehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584493https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584493Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:27:45 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen led a delegation on its first successful inspection visit to the Taichung Power Plant, stressing that the pledge to “add gas, remove coal” must be fulfilled. She also called for gas permits and coal-unit demolition licenses to be issued in tandem to improve air quality and protect public health. Paying Your Credit Card Bill on Time Still Costs You Points! The ‘1 Hidden Pitfall’ Banks Don’t Mention Quietly Lowers Your Credit Score, and Many People Don’t Know About Ithttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584494https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584494Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:26:21 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Even if you pay your credit card bill in full and on time, a high credit utilization rate can still lower your credit score and affect loan reviews. The widespread issue is little known. SinoPac Financial Holdings Earns NT$4.4 Billion in August, With Year-to-Date EPS Reaching NT$2.26; 3 Profit Metrics Hit New Highs for the Same Periodhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584495https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584495Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:18:11 +0900Taiwan風傳媒SinoPac Financial Holdings posted after-tax net income of NT$4.412 billion in August, up 58.1% year over year. Its profit for the first 8 months totaled NT$33.344 billion, with EPS of NT$2.26. All 3 key profit metrics hit record highs for the same period, driven mainly by strong banking and securities businesses and standout performance from its venture capital subsidiary. Hsinchu Municipal Baseball Stadium Completed; Artificial Turf Acceptance Inspection Underway, Says Ann Kao, With All Tests by International Organizations Complianthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584496https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584496Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:17:06 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Construction of the Hsinchu City Baseball Stadium has been completed, and all inspections of its artificial turf by an international organization have been passed. The underground parking garage is also undergoing trial operations. The project aims to encourage public participation in sports and is important to revitalizing the area. 輝達’s Vera Rubin Racks Cost More Than NT$200 Million! Hsieh Chin-ho Reveals ‘Taiwan’s Industrial Fate’: The AI Supply Chain Depends on Them to Growhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584497https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584497Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:12:28 +0900Taiwan風傳媒輝達’s next-generation Vera Rubin AI server racks cost more than US$7.8 million, with implications for Taiwanese suppliers including 台積電 and 台達電. Hsieh Chin-ho, chairman of Wealth Magazine, said the equipment will determine Taiwan’s industrial future, underscoring the scale of the AI hardware arms race. Tunghai University Takes AI Training to Thailand, Teaching Taiwanese Businesspeople to Use AI on Their Phoneshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584498https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584498Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:10:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Tunghai University has launched a practical AI course in Bangkok for Taiwanese businesspeople, focusing on smartphone use and requiring no programming background. The course helps business executives develop AI management skills and promotes digital transformation. Tooth Models Appear on Transparent Screens! Yue Ting Partners With AUO and 登士柏西諾德; Cao Haowei Unveils New Smart Dentistry Strategyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584499https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584499Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:07:41 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Yue Ting Dental Clinic has partnered with 友達光電 and 登士柏西諾德 to introduce transparent Micro LED displays and a cloud platform, improving digital communication in dentistry. The goal is to build a complete smart dentistry workflow by 2027. Boosting the Competitiveness of Youth Startups: Chung Tung-chin Launches Selection Program for Innovative Youth Businesseshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584500https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584500Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:04:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Miaoli County Magistrate Chung Tung-chin announced the “Youth Innovation Store Selection Program” to support young entrepreneurs. It offers prize money to entrepreneurs aged 18–45 and encourages them to settle locally, as part of an important regional development policy. City Council Jointly Inspects Taichung Popular影音 Center; City Government Says Safety Checks, Investment and Public-Benefit Commitments Will Not Be Weakenedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584501https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584501Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:03:51 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taichung City Council inspected progress on the Taichung Popular影音 Center project. The city government said safety and public-benefit commitments would not be compromised, and investment has risen to more than NT$650 million. Mulan SPA Launches Autumn Treatment Featuring Pomelo for an Immersive Experience, With an 85% Price Offer for APP Membershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584502https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260908-18/index-en-p2.html#n2584502Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:03:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Mulan SPA has introduced a limited autumn treatment themed around pomelo, combining a multisensory experience with an APP offer to attract more high-end customers during the holiday season.