TPBL's overall competitiveness rises; Kings set sights on reaching the playoffs
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
TPBL's 新北國王 has Mao Chia-en as general manager and Hung Chih-shan as head coach. The team has brought in new foreign players and assistant coaches, with its sights set on the playoffs in the new season.
Facts
Overturned after the opponent won 3 straight games
華爾街日報: Iran attack on U.S. military base kills 3; Chinese satellite images may have helped
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Summary not yet available
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Killed 3 U.S. troops
Another 4 people were injured
U.S.-China tensions ahead of the “Trump-Xi meeting”
Companies mentioned：華爾街日報、The Wall Street Journal、穆瓦法克薩爾提空軍基地、詹姆士馬丁禁止核武擴散研究中心、James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies、覓熵科技、MizarVision、沐美星空科技、Earth Eye、長光衛星技術、Chang Guang Satellite、葉門青年運動、Houthis
[Opening November 7!] “ヒロキチ商店,” a shared kitchen and souvenir shop serving as a hub for business launch support and community exchange, opens in Nishio, Aichi Prefecture
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Opening on November 7
August 14 (Fri.) to September 30 (Wed.), 2026
September 19 (Sat.)–23 (Wed., holiday), 9:00–16:00 each day
[Noboribetsu Onsen / 望楼NOGUCHI登別] 20th anniversary celebration! Special accommodation plan with a white wine featuring an original label now on sale for a limited time and in limited quantities
[Okayama University] Held the online “Japan Study Abroad Fair 2026” for Myanmar
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Over 2 days, August 28 and 29, 2026
1831 registered participants
20 participating institutions
162 people participated
15 institutions
19 universities
A total of 814 people participated
2 Myanmar students currently enrolled
Original外国人留学生数を2倍（103,861人）
Companies mentioned：国立大学法人岡山大学、在ミャンマー日本国大使館、ミャンマー元日本留学生協会、ミャンマー日本人材開発センター、Myanmar-Japan Alliance Business Association、ミャンマー人材育成支援産学官連携ぷらっとフォーム、国立高等専門学校機構、岡山大学日本留学情報センター
[Okayama University] Rainbow Concert vol. 109: “Gemstone Chamber Music Series: Beethoven, Looking Ahead to the 200th Anniversary of His Death” [September 17, Thu., Okayama University Shikata Campus]
The founder, who grew up in 帝京大学ラグビー部, is now supporting the next generation. MAISON CACAO becomes a uniform partner of 帝京大学ラグビー部; its logo will appear on uniforms starting with the opening match of the Kanto University Rugby Championship on September 12 (Sat.).
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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The brand logo will appear on the back of uniforms worn by players starting in fiscal 2026.
At the All-Japan University Rugby Championship, the team recorded 9 consecutive titles from fiscal 2009 (the 46th tournament) through fiscal 2017 (the 54th tournament), among other achievements
[New store] “八王子焼肉 タマちゃん” opens on September 15 (Tue.)! A neighborhood yakiniku restaurant for Hachioji, welcoming everyone from solo diners to families
ORICO announces a magnetic-attachment 5-bay 3.5-inch HDD enclosure—supports up to 90TB, high-speed 5Gbps transfer, UASP, and safe management of large data volumes with a quiet fan and heat-dissipation design
[岡山大学] Institute for the Study of Civilization Dynamics, Institute for Advanced Studies: 59th RIDC Monthly Research Seminar, “The Impact of Generative AI on University Education, Research, and Society” [Online, September 16, Wed.]
For parents whose children have been unable to attend school since the start of the new term: “School Refusal Revolution in the AI Era” summit to be held
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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The number of elementary and junior high school students refusing to attend school nationwide was 353,970
81,467 students had the results of learning conducted at home or outside school reflected in their grades
AI community “GPTs研究会” (approximately 9,000 registered members)
Leads AI communities with a combined total of more than 8,000 members
Leads AI communities with a combined total of more than 13,000 members
Has provided parenting consultations to more than 1,500 people to date
[Okayama University] Graduate student Mizuki Ishii of the Graduate School of Environmental, Life, Natural Science and Technology at Okayama University wins the Best Poster Award at the “Water-Splitting Reaction” satellite meeting of the 国際光合成学会!
A collaboration has been announced between stina, created by professional ballet dancer Sayuri Kubota, and 近澤レース店, a long-established lace brand in Yokohama’s Motomachi district!
[Okayama University] Holds university-wide common course “Considering Local Issues in Okayama Together” — dialogue between young people and the community on local issues, co-hosted with おかやま地域発展協議体
Announcement of official partnership agreement with A2B Singapore
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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A2B India operates more than 180 locations in total, including 32 overseas locations in Singapore, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Malaysia and Sri Lanka.
Enjoy the tradition and flavor passed down over 50 years.
Blue-white alliance collapse in Zhubei does not spill over to Taoyuan; Chang San-cheng and Huang Kuo-chang appear together, saying they hope the dispute will not spread to other counties and cities
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Summary not yet available
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Taoyuan's population grew by about 3% in nearly 4 years
Why do jeans have “small metal buttons” on their pockets? They're not decorative! Their real purpose revealed, with their clever function still in use today
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Summary not yet available
Facts
A key design patented by Levi Strauss & Co. as early as 1873
EU reaffirms willingness to engage with Taiwan despite China's protests; Hsiao Bi-khim says spending 27 hours traveling to Italy is significant
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim was invited to attend the European Forum for Freedom and Democracy on the island of Ventotene in Italy. Despite strong representations from the Chinese government, the EU reaffirmed its willingness to engage with Taiwan, and political leaders from several countries voiced support for Taiwan. Hsiao said Taiwan cherishes opportunities to speak on the international stage and noted that Taiwan and Europe face shared challenges and interests.
Weight-loss injections are all the rage, yet the weight still won't come off? Physician Chen Yuhao explains 5 major obstacles to losing weight with “difficult-to-treat obesity”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Dr. 陳裕豪 classified weight-loss plateaus among people with “difficult-to-treat obesity” into 5 types and analyzed the causes of each. He pointed to complex factors that cannot be addressed through diet restrictions or exercise alone.
Pressure mounts on both the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea! Saudi Arabia closes its east-west oil pipeline after failing to withstand attacks, threatening another surge in global oil prices
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Saudi Arabia's East-West Pipeline was attacked and urgently shut down, raising the risk of a sharp surge in international crude oil prices. Energy transportation is under threat in both the Red Sea and the Strait of Hormuz.
185 compete for 50 spots! New Matsu tour guides train in Nangan to promote in-depth travel
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Matsu National Scenic Area Administration held tour guide training, selecting 50 of 185 applicants to strengthen the pool of professionals in in-depth tourism. The initiative will help visitors better understand Matsu's culture and natural environment.
How long should you keep a car before replacing it? Experts reveal the right time to replace an older car: “It's not about mileage,” and explain how to save a lot of money
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
As the cost of maintaining older cars rises, experts analyzed when to replace a vehicle using 3 indicators: the “50% rule,” vehicle reliability and total cost of ownership. Rational judgment, rather than emotion, is important.
Handcycles race against AR, wheelchair users play pickleball! New Taipei disability sports carnival offers 9 activities
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A sports event for people with disabilities, the “身心障礙運動嘉年華,” was held in New Taipei City, featuring handcycle races using AR technology and 9 sports activities for participants to try.
力積電 chairman Huang Chongren honored at memorial service; Lai Ching-te personally presents commendation, with dignitaries filling the venue
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A memorial service for 力晶集團 founder Huang Chongren was held on the 12th. President Lai Ching-te personally presented a commendation recognizing his contributions to Taiwan's semiconductor industry and society. Nearly a thousand political and business figures attended; the ceremony was solemn and grand.
What happens if you go too long without updating your bank or postal savings passbook? One customer deeply regrets it: “Even spending money couldn’t fix it”; the real purpose revealed
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
At banks and post offices in Japan, passbook transactions that have not been entered are automatically consolidated once they exceed 100, and their details are lost. This is important because it could affect official procedures in the future.
Emperor Kangxi got the name wrong! This ancient city has been “wrong for 300 years,” and no one dares to change it; now it’s a popular tourist spot that Taiwanese people love to visit
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A place name mistakenly given by the Kangxi Emperor has gone uncorrected for more than 300 years and is now a popular tourist destination. It attracts many visitors from Taiwan in particular, and its cultural value is being reassessed.
2027 calendar unveiled! Netizens are dismayed: “All 3 national holidays fall without a long weekend”; 7 days off for Lunar New Year, plus a full-year guide to planning leave
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan's Directorate-General of Personnel Administration announced the 2027 calendar of events, revealing that there are no long weekends from June through September and prompting a wave of online criticism. Many people were particularly unhappy with their vacation plans because the Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival and Teachers' Day all fall on Tuesdays or Wednesdays.
Japan makes an exception! North Korean men’s soccer team allowed to enter through Kansai Airport as it vies for gold at the Nagoya Asian Games
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Despite sanctions against North Korea, the Japanese government made an exception to allow the North Korean men's soccer team to enter the country to participate in the Nagoya Asian Games. The move symbolized the importance of international sports exchanges.
A “big gift” for Xi Jinping’s U.S. visit? Trump-Xi meeting set for 924 in Washington; Trump’s remarks on “the Taiwan issue” at a glance
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
大西洋月刊 reported on China's military pressure on Taiwan and uncertainty over U.S. security commitments. President Trump confirmed that President Xi Jinping would visit the United States, while misleading statements about the Taiwan issue have circulated. Fact-checkers examined Trump's remarks and said there had been no change in U.S. policy toward Taiwan.
Trump softens stance ahead of Trump-Xi meeting! Says he would not oppose Chinese automakers setting up U.S. factories, provided they hire American workers
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Former President Trump said he would not oppose Chinese automakers setting up factories in the United States, but made hiring American workers a condition. The position could affect U.S.-China trade and the auto industry.
Companies mentioned：General Motors、Ford、Toyota、Volkswagen、Hyundai、Honda、Stellantis、Alliance for Automotive Innovation
Rare move in its 49-year history! Oracle’s Ellison reportedly plans to sell $7.5 billion in shares as massive debt from AI expansion draws attention
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Oracle founder Larry Ellison plans to sell shares worth up to $7.5 billion. Rising debt due to investment in AI infrastructure is behind the move, drawing market attention.
Dyson’s AI toothbrush CameraJet pulled from shelves! Reported defects less than two weeks after launch; users report overheating and water ingress
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Dyson halted sales of its AI-powered electric toothbrush, “CameraJet,” shortly after its launch following overheating and water-ingress problems. The quality-control failure, despite its premium price, could damage the brand's image.
AI stock guru returns to the market after heavy losses! Situational bets again on AMD and SK海力士, this time with much lower leverage
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Ashenbrenner, known as the “AI stock god,” reinvested in AI and semiconductor stocks such as AMD and SK海力士 through options after suffering massive losses over the summer. He strengthened risk management and adopted fully paid flexible options.
CPI becomes the turning point! 高盛 and 花旗 shift to forecasting rate hikes; TD calls for 3 consecutive hikes
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
U.S. core CPI for August exceeded expectations, signaling persistent inflationary pressure. 高盛, 花旗 and TD Securities successively revised their outlooks for Fed rate hikes, and market expectations of rate increases are rising rapidly.
Companies mentioned：高盛、花旗、TD Securities、Federal Reserve (Fed)、The Wall Street Journal