# AI News 180m Report｜2026-09-12 15:00–18:00 JST｜Page 13 of 13

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 1231 items from 4 sources; Japan, 29 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## TPBL's Chou Yi-hsiang returns to professional basketball; Mao Chia-en reveals he takes the bus to practice

- Published: 2026-09-12T15:05:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609120096.aspx
- anchor: #n2678356
- Companies mentioned: TPBL、台灣職業籃球大聯盟、新北國王、超級籃球聯賽、SBL、中國男子籃球職業聯賽、CBA、台灣職籃、P.LEAGUE+、PLG聯盟、凱撒基隆黑鳶

Facts:
- 35-year-old Chou Yi-hsiang
- Stepped away from professional basketball for 2 years
- Suspended by the PLG聯盟 for 1 year

## Passenger attacks station employee at Taichung Station; 台鐵 says it has zero tolerance for violence and will assist in filing charges

- Published: 2026-09-12T15:02:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609120095.aspx
- anchor: #n2678353
- Companies mentioned: 台鐵

Facts:
- 1 female passenger

## TPBL's overall competitiveness rises; Kings set sights on reaching the playoffs

- Published: 2026-09-12T14:59:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609120094.aspx
- anchor: #n2678292
- Companies mentioned: TPBL、新北國王、高雄全家海神、台北台新戰神

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: 2026-09-12T14:55:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609120091.aspx
- anchor: #n2678227
- 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

Facts:
- Killed 3 U.S. troops
- Another 4 people were injured
- U.S.-China tensions ahead of the “Trump-Xi meeting”

## 助通緝犯從中國偷渡澎湖 船長等2人二審仍判6月及1年

- Published: 2026-09-12T14:55:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609120093.aspx
- anchor: #n2678225
- Companies mentioned: 滿金朋

Facts:
- Yu sentenced to 6 months in prison
- Hsu sentenced to 1 year in prison
- The 2 men profited NT$200,000 and NT$120,000, respectively

## Chiang Wan-an has a packed campaign schedule; Wu Bi-chu and Cheng Li-wun appear to show their support

- Published: 2026-09-12T14:52:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609120092.aspx
- anchor: #n2678226
- Companies mentioned: 民眾黨、NVIDIA

Facts:
- Former Taipei City Council speaker Wu Bi-chu, who served 5 consecutive terms
- All supporters of the pan-blue camp should cast a decisive vote on Nov. 28

## A pleasant “breathing space” during your trip. The “Apero Lounge” launches at GALLERIA MIDOBARU

- Published: 2026-09-12T17:40:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000113.000151015.html
- anchor: #n2683326
- Companies mentioned: SEKIYA RESORT、GALLERIA MIDOBARU、別邸はる樹、テラス御堂原、100年別荘™

Facts:
- Launching in mid-August 2026
- 15:00から22:00までの時間帯
- 20:00～21:00の1時間限定
- Grew sales more than 30 times from the time of joining the company
- Selected as the top company among approximately 1500 companies nationwide

## [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: 2026-09-12T17:12:45+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000190504.html
- anchor: #n2683327
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 HERO ARCHITECTS、ヒロキチ商店

Facts:
- Opening on November 7
- August 14 (Fri.) to September 30 (Wed.), 2026
- September 19 (Sat.)–23 (Wed., holiday), 9:00–16:00 each day

## “Reiwa-era spatula skills: Street Kabuki,” blending kabuki, street culture and monjayaki, makes its debut

- Published: 2026-09-12T17:04:39+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000016.000101842.html
- anchor: #n2683225
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社うまプロ、PVND3M!!!C、バ先の女子4人で踊ってみた。、どてっぱん、SUZURI

Facts:
- Currently operates 12 locations nationwide
- One soft drink offered free through October 15

## [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

- Published: 2026-09-12T17:01:27+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002104.000019483.html
- anchor: #n2683226
- Companies mentioned: 望楼NOGUCHI登別、NIKI Hills winery

Facts:
- 20th anniversary of opening
- オリジナルラベルワイン（フルボトルを1室につき1本）
- Tuesday, September 1, 2026
- Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026

## From Polish and Thai to Arabic. Get 30% of your points back when you take an online lesson: September 19 “カフェトーク Day” campaign

- Published: 2026-09-12T16:58:25+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000930.000007081.html
- anchor: #n2683159
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社スモールブリッジ、カフェトーク、Lattep

Facts:
- 30% in points back
- Instructors from 92 countries around the world
- Students seeking lessons from 140 countries
- Instructors from more than 90 countries around the world

## [Okayama University] Held the online “Japan Study Abroad Fair 2026” for Myanmar

- Published: 2026-09-12T16:55:57+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004214.000072793.html
- anchor: #n2683233
- 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

Facts:
- 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
- 外国人留学生数を2倍（103,861人）

## ノジマＴリーグ 2026-2027 公式戦 9月12日開催 金沢ポート vs 岡山リベッツ 試合結果

- Published: 2026-09-12T16:47:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003141.000038094.html
- anchor: #n2683160
- Companies mentioned: ノジマＴリーグ、金沢ポート、岡山リベッツ

Facts:
- 3-1

## MAKOTO Prime offers a 5-day work experience program for students in the prefecture

- Published: 2026-09-12T16:20:46+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000116.000014162.html
- anchor: #n2683232
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社MAKOTO Prime、ATERUI2026

Facts:
- 5 students attending universities in Miyagi Prefecture
- Compared with before participating, “I feel I could use generative AI for work or studies”

## Enjoy BBQ in Fujinomiya, Shizuoka Prefecture‼

- Published: 2026-09-12T16:20:37+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000177031.html
- anchor: #n2678602
- Companies mentioned: ゆっくり炉端焼き実行委員会、パワースーパーピアゴ富士宮店

Facts:
- A wide-ranging menu of over ３０ varieties
- A generous ８００ｇ serving

## [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]

- Published: 2026-09-12T16:16:56+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004213.000072793.html
- anchor: #n2683227
- Companies mentioned: 国立大学法人岡山大学、公益財団法人岡山文化芸術創造

Facts:
- 1,000 yen
- 2026 (Reiwa 8)

## 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: 2026-09-12T16:11:49+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000349.000026789.html
- anchor: #n2678593
- Companies mentioned: メゾンカカオ、MAISON CACAO、帝京大学ラグビー部、慶應義塾大学

Facts:
- 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
- Recorded 13 national university championships.

## [Oisix Niigata] Notice: “Nagaoka Citizens Day” to be held during the Rakuten series, September 21–23

- Published: 2026-09-12T16:02:47+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000174.000156814.html
- anchor: #n2683223
- Companies mentioned: オイシックス新潟アルビレックス・ベースボール・クラブ、東北楽天ゴールデンイーグルス、サトウ食品アルビレックスランニングクラブ、三条東高校 吹奏楽部、長岡造形大学 和太鼓部 輪太鼓衆転太鼓舞、三條太鼓 三小相承会、中越高校 吹奏楽部・チアリーディング部、越後見附太鼓、JFB+H KAMURO & DANCE RAYs、高田南城高校 軽音楽部、LIC.Sports、オイシックス株式会社、NPBファーム・リーグ

Facts:
- 9月21日（月・祝）13:00試合開始（11:30一般入場開始）
- 9月22日（火・祝）13:00試合開始（11:30一般入場開始）
- 9月23日（水・祝）13:00試合開始（11:30一般入場開始）

## [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

- Published: 2026-09-12T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000698.000004635.html
- anchor: #n2678598
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エー・ピーホールディングス、平澤商店、うすなが牧場、焼肉カルロス、塚田農場、四十八漁場、芝浦食肉

Facts:
- Available from September 15, 2026 (Tuesday)
- タマちゃん盛り”8” （1,980円/1人前）
- Mixed offal assortment (1,480 yen)
- Wagyu tenderloin, lavish platter (3,480 yen)
- Offal sashimi ☆ All-Stars (1,480 yen)
- Garlic butter whip, 200 yen per item
- Seating: 24 seats (box seating available)
- Date established: October 29, 2001

## 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

- Published: 2026-09-12T15:59:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000241.000145928.html
- anchor: #n2678526
- Companies mentioned: ORICO、Amazon

Facts:
- Transfer speed: up to 5Gbps
- Price after final discount: ¥10,584
- Regular price: ¥16,699
- 35% price discount

## [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.]

- Published: 2026-09-12T15:56:59+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004212.000072793.html
- anchor: #n2678527
- Companies mentioned: 岡山大学、名城大学

Facts:
- 2026 (Reiwa 8)
- Wednesday, September 16, 2026
- 12:00～13:00

## ポメラート opens a new boutique at Nagoya Sakae 三越

- Published: 2026-09-12T15:40:57+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000326.000060365.html
- anchor: #n2678454
- Companies mentioned: ポメラート、三越、6:AM、アズチェナ、ガロッティ＆ラディーチェ、アルフレックス、チニ・ボエリ

Facts:
- ポメラート, founded in Milan in 1967
- Opening: September 12, 2026 (Sat.)

## 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: 2026-09-12T15:36:39+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000130314.html
- anchor: #n2678589
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アビリティラボ、にじいろ未来デザインアカデミー、AI MUNIQ株式会社、株式会社リブウェル、GPTs研究会

Facts:
- 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
- 1,122 people attended the online lecture

## [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!

- Published: 2026-09-12T15:32:07+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004211.000072793.html
- anchor: #n2678455
- Companies mentioned: 国立大学法人岡山大学、国際光合成学会

Facts:
- 2026 (Reiwa 8)
- From July 26 to 30
- From July 23 to 25

## 山形県遊佐町月光川でモクズガニのすみかづくり「小さな自然再生会」を令和8年9月13日に開催。鳥海山の湧水を源とする清流で生物調査【環境省 令和8年度良好な水環境保全・活用モデル事業：講師 三橋弘宗氏】

- Published: 2026-09-12T15:30:05+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000182341.html
- anchor: #n2678456
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人遊ばざるもの学ぶべからず、環境省、月光川養漁業協同組合、一般社団法人鳥海山・飛島ジオパーク推進協議会、GOODLIFEISLAND合同会社

Facts:
- Sunday, September 13, 2026, 10:00–12:00

## [Okayama University] Analysis of the infection situation and medical care provision system in Okayama Prefecture (as of August 10, 2026)

- Published: 2026-09-12T15:18:19+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004210.000072793.html
- anchor: #n2678458
- Companies mentioned: 国立大学法人岡山大学、国立健康危機管理研究機構、津山中央病院、岡山市立市民病院、川崎医科大学、デンタルダイヤモンド社、武田、モデルナ

Facts:
- The number of reported COVID-19 cases per sentinel site has risen to 3.00 people.

## Tomita Daisuke of ミライズ矯正歯科南青山 presents at 日本デジタル矯正歯科学会 on sharing information and medical education in the treatment of jaw deformities

- Published: 2026-09-12T15:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000170507.html
- anchor: #n2678357
- Companies mentioned: ミライズ矯正歯科南青山、ミライズウェルメディカルグループ、株式会社MEDiDENT、株式会社日南、日本デジタル矯正歯科学会、Smartee

Facts:
- The 5th Academic Meeting of 日本デジタル矯正歯科学会
- Sept. 6, 2026
- 3-day international clinical training

## 名古屋OJA wins Rd. 4! Claims the season championship in style!

- Published: 2026-09-12T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000091.000060029.html
- anchor: #n2678389
- Companies mentioned: 名古屋OJA、名古屋王者株式会社、UNIZONE、JAF、JeMO、amshy、SKE48、NTP Esports PLAZA、コミュファ eSports Stadium NAGOYA

Facts:
- 4 wins in 4 races
- 1st place: Ishino
- 2nd place: Muto
- 4th place: Okonogi

## 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!

- Published: 2026-09-12T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000026.000051169.html
- anchor: #n2678289
- Companies mentioned: stina、株式会社stina、近澤レース店

Facts:
- Price: ¥2,970
- Price: ¥3,300
- Price: ¥2,750

## テレビ愛知 announces production of its 3rd jointly produced Japan-Korea drama, starring JINJIN (ASTRO): “What Should We Do? Meals SEASON 3”!

- Published: 2026-09-12T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001007.000014948.html
- anchor: #n2678288
- Companies mentioned: テレビ愛知、釜山MBC、ASTRO、でらっくす・ボーイズ、U-NEXT、DMM TV、prime video、VideoMarket、FOD、hulu、J:COM STREAM、TELASA、みるプラス、カンテレドーガ

Facts:
- 10 episodes in total
- Scheduled to air from January 2027

## [Okayama University] Shikata Learning Community: Connecting students through cultural, linguistic and global experiences

- Published: 2026-09-12T14:56:18+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004209.000072793.html
- anchor: #n2678360
- Companies mentioned: 国立大学法人岡山大学、Max Planck Institute for Heart and Lung Research

Facts:
- Scored a perfect 990 on the TOEIC

## [LENDEX] Announcement of the “Autumn Cashback Campaign”

- Published: 2026-09-12T14:46:21+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000257.000053175.html
- anchor: #n2678290
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社LENDEX、LENDEX、レンデックス、株式会社LENDEXLOAN

Facts:
- 1,000,000 yen–4,000,000 yen: Amazon gift card worth 10,000 yen
- 4,000,001 yen–8,000,000 yen: Amazon gift card worth 20,000 yen
- 8,000,001 yen–10,000,000 yen: Amazon gift card worth 50,000 yen
- 10,000,001 yen or more: Amazon gift card worth 100,000 yen
- レンデックス allows investments starting from ¥20,000.
- レンデックス investment projects offer expected annual returns of 6–10% before tax, with regular monthly distributions.
- The returns exceed the industry average annual rate of 4–5% for loan-based crowdfunding, providing investors with substantial profits.

## 札幌・大通の歯科医院ユアーズデンタルクリニックが、歯を残す治療の専門用語23語と歯ぐきが下がった状態の分類をまとめた用語集を2026年9月9日に公開。院長・湯口晃弘が監修。

- Published: 2026-09-12T14:37:56+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000190095.html
- anchor: #n2678354
- Companies mentioned: 医療法人令徳会、ユアーズデンタルクリニック、米国歯周病学会、Clinical Advances in Periodontics

Facts:
- 23 terms covered
- September 9, 2026
- Print-ready PDF (3 pages total)

## [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

- Published: 2026-09-12T14:37:41+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004208.000072793.html
- anchor: #n2678355
- Companies mentioned: 国立大学法人岡山大学、おかやま地域発展協議体、岡山県、岡山市、倉敷市、中国銀行、山陽新聞社

Facts:
- About 70 students from the university enrolled
- A cumulative total of more than 100 people

## Announcement of official partnership agreement with A2B Singapore

- Published: 2026-09-12T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000232.000022446.html
- anchor: #n2678291
- Companies mentioned: A2B Singapore、FCジュロン、A2B Veg Restaurant、A2B India、FC Jurong

Facts:
- 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: 2026-09-12T16:50:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11164067
- anchor: #n2683163
- Companies mentioned: 民眾黨、國民黨、桃園市政府

Facts:
- Taoyuan's population grew by about 3% in nearly 4 years
- Guishan grew by about 9%

## 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: 2026-09-12T16:46:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11164065
- anchor: #n2683164
- Companies mentioned: Levi Strauss & Co.、Levi's

Facts:
- A key design patented by Levi Strauss & Co. as early as 1873

## Foreign crime rate surges! South Korea's National Assembly website inundated with petition signatures, with China's visa-free policy in the crosshairs

- Published: 2026-09-12T16:20:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11164056
- anchor: #n2683165
- Companies mentioned: 韓国国会、中国

Facts:
- 50,000 people signed the petition
- 35,296 people
- 6.8%

## 防水鞋沒穿Timberland！內行改推1品牌「舒服好走、百搭輕便」：颱風豪雨仍全乾不濕

- Published: 2026-09-12T16:16:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11164058
- anchor: #n2683166
- Companies mentioned: Timberland、Palladium、Crocs、PROJEXT

Facts:
- Less than 1,000
- Worn for 4 years

## EU reaffirms willingness to engage with Taiwan despite China's protests; Hsiao Bi-khim says spending 27 hours traveling to Italy is significant

- Published: 2026-09-12T15:53:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11164062
- anchor: #n2678529

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: 2026-09-12T15:46:35+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11164063
- anchor: #n2678530

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: 2026-09-12T15:45:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11164057
- anchor: #n2678531
- Companies mentioned: Saudi Aramco、Eurasia Group、Vortexa

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: 2026-09-12T15:44:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11164061
- anchor: #n2678532

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: 2026-09-12T15:40:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11164060
- anchor: #n2678533
- Companies mentioned: AAA、Edmunds、CNBC

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: 2026-09-12T15:39:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11164059
- anchor: #n2678534
- Companies mentioned: 永達

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: 2026-09-12T15:06:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11164055
- anchor: #n2678535
- Companies mentioned: 力積電、力晶集團、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: 2026-09-12T14:58:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11163570
- anchor: #n2678293
- Companies mentioned: 中華郵政、台湾銀行、土地銀行

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: 2026-09-12T14:33:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11154656
- anchor: #n2678294

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: 2026-09-12T14:25:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11163413
- anchor: #n2678295

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: 2026-09-12T14:25:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11164052
- anchor: #n2678296
- Companies mentioned: NHK、旅日朝鮮人総聯合会（朝鮮総聯）、アジアオリンピック評議会（OCA）

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: 2026-09-12T14:04:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11164053
- anchor: #n2678297
- Companies mentioned: 大西洋月刊、台湾事実查核中心

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.

## “Always listening” sparks privacy concerns! Apple Watch’s new AI feature could enter a gray area under U.S. wiretapping laws

- Published: 2026-09-12T16:40:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6604991
- anchor: #n2683099
- Companies mentioned: 蘋果公司、Meta Platforms、Plaud、Pocket、Chandra Law Firm LLC、電子前線基金會

Facts:
- A verbatim transcript of what the user said in the previous 15 seconds

## Houthis reportedly used Claude Code to develop missiles instead of engineers! Anthropic: Related accounts have been banned

- Published: 2026-09-12T16:20:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6605037
- anchor: #n2683100
- Companies mentioned: Anthropic、Claude、胡塞武装

Facts:
- Encompassing multiple tiers of ballistic missiles, various missile models and guided rockets

## Marvell’s highly “sticky” business could unlock a $30 billion opportunity

- Published: 2026-09-12T16:10:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6604967
- anchor: #n2683101
- Companies mentioned: 邁威爾科技、Marvell Technology、MRVL-US、美銀、Vivek Arya、XPU、XPU附加、亞馬遜雲端服務、AWS、微軟、高通

Facts:
- Marvell shares rose 4% on Friday
- Up nearly 178% so far this year
- The average selling price per component ranges from $500 to $1,500
- Marvell could generate $30 billion in revenue from its XPU附加 business by the end of 2029
- The total addressable market (TAM) for supporting chip components will reach $60 billion to $65 billion
- The total addressable market for custom computing products will reach about $300 billion

## 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: 2026-09-12T15:50:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6605064
- anchor: #n2678466
- Companies mentioned: General Motors、Ford、Toyota、Volkswagen、Hyundai、Honda、Stellantis、Alliance for Automotive Innovation

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.

## 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: 2026-09-12T15:20:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6605029
- anchor: #n2678467
- Companies mentioned: Skydance、Paramount

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: 2026-09-12T15:00:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6605047
- anchor: #n2678228
- Companies mentioned: Cybernews、Numerama

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: 2026-09-12T14:40:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6605026
- anchor: #n2678229
- Companies mentioned: Situational Awareness、AMD、Intel、SK海力士、SanDisk、CoreWeave、Bloom Energy、Citadel、Clear Street、高盛、モルガン・スタンレー、花旗

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.

## Bank of America: Diesel prices are the real threat to the U.S. economy

- Published: 2026-09-12T14:30:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6605009
- anchor: #n2678230
- Companies mentioned: Lipow石油諮詢公司、高盛、Pimco、Monetary Policy Analytics、IMF

米国のディーゼル価格が1ガロン6ドルを超えて歴史的高値を更新。米銀はこれが実体経済のインフレと物流コストに深刻な影響を与えていると警告。

## CPI becomes the turning point! 高盛 and 花旗 shift to forecasting rate hikes; TD calls for 3 consecutive hikes

- Published: 2026-09-12T14:10:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6604989
- anchor: #n2678231
- Companies mentioned: 高盛、花旗、TD Securities、Federal Reserve (Fed)、The Wall Street Journal

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.