AI News 180m Report｜2026-07-09 21:00–24:00 JST｜Page 1 of 2https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 111 items from 3 sources; Japan, 16 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en 金管會 amends rules to promote OIU and legalize referral fees paid to insurance brokers and agentshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1390009https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1390009Thu, 09 Jul 2026 23:36:31 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA EU targets human trafficking rings and proposes asset freezes and travel banshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1389638https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1389638Thu, 09 Jul 2026 23:19:29 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Typhoon Bavi approaches；Liu Shih-fang urges people not to watch waves or hike and to prepare for the typhoonhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1389639https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1389639Thu, 09 Jul 2026 23:09:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA New Taipei Metro adjusts train intervals as typhoon approaches and announces service suspension criteria for each linehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1389640https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1389640Thu, 09 Jul 2026 23:08:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA No jackpot winner in the 115166th draw of 539 Lotteryhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1389453https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1389453Thu, 09 Jul 2026 23:06:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA No jackpot winner in the 115055th draw of Power Lotteryhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1389454https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1389454Thu, 09 Jul 2026 23:04:20 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Even trash outside 泰勒絲’s wedding becomes a collectible；fans pay 25 dollars to snap it uphttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1389329https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1389329Thu, 09 Jul 2026 23:03:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Investors keep a close eye on US-Iran tensions as US stocks open mixedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1389330https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1389330Thu, 09 Jul 2026 23:00:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taipei City allows conditional parking on red and yellow lines on 7/10；floodgates will allow exit only from 10 a.m.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1389266https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1389266Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:58:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 山本太郎 resigns as party leader and leaves politics；令和新選組 to change its name and make a fresh starthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1389141https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1389141Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:55:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 週轉金5月增額3501億元 創歷年同期新高https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1389142https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1389142Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:54:10 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Factory fire in Jinjiang，Fujian，leaves 28 deadhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1389143https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1389143Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:51:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 拓凱 board approves a US$10 million capital injection into its Vietnam subsidiaryhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1389078https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1389078Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:47:37 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Ministry of Digital Affairs releases AI risk classification framework to help government agencies identify，assess and address riskshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1388955https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1388955Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:42:03 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 80年代抒情搖滾女王邦妮泰勒辭世 享壽75歲https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1388766https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1388766Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:36:01 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA US approves sale of Tomahawk missiles to Germany；German chancellor says move fills strategic gaphttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1388767https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1388767Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:30:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Ebola outbreak in 民主剛果 claims 100 more lives in 3 dayshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1388768https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1388768Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:29:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Typhoon Bavi approaches；產險公會 reminds policyholders to review coveragehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1388579https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1388579Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:23:52 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 環球晶 and 美光 enter 10-year strategic partnership to strengthen US supply chainhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1388580https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1388580Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:22:50 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Typhoon Bavi approaches；New Taipei opens red and yellow lines to parking and suspends garbage collection on 7/10https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1388581https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1388581Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:22:48 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 閔熙珍 makes a fresh start after disputes and says change inevitably comes with growing painshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1388514https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1388514Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:19:46 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 2 northern CPBL games on 7/10 postponed；makeup games set for 9/22https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1388515https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1388515Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:19:44 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Super Typhoon Bavi continues toward Taiwan without weakening；land warning to be issued early on the morning of the 10thhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1388516https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1388516Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:18:42 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 中聯油品 case：16 insurers provide product liability coverage，with returns excludedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1388390https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1388390Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:13:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Tin Kai-man jokes that his Taipei Film Awards nomination brings honor to his ancestors; Judy Ongg jokes that she brought the typhoonhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1388391https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1388391Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:12:37 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Typhoon Bavi approaches: A look at typhoon outpatient services at major hospitals in Taipei and New Taipeihttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1388325https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1388325Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:04:35 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA High-speed rail to operate normally across all routes on 7/10; 台鐵 to run normally until 6 p.m.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1388326https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1388326Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:04:33 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Typhoon Bavi approaches: Lienchiang County suspends work and classes on 7/10https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1388200https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1388200Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:00:31 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 林佳龍接待世總團 承諾爭取更便利投資友邦商務環境https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1388201https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1388201Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:00:29 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Typhoon Bavi affects flights: 華航 and 虎航 flight changes from 7/10 to 7/12https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1388202https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1388202Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:54:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 威力彩第115055期開獎https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1388011https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1388011Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:52:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taiwan-Japan cooperation on lithium battery recycling plant; Lee Yi-yang calls for expanded cooperation on critical mineralshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1388012https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1388012Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:52:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Typhoon Bavi approaches: Hualien expands work and class suspensions to the entire county on 7/10https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1388013https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1388013Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:52:20 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Typhoon Bavi approaches: New Taipei City suspends work and classes on 7/10https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1387947https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1387947Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:45:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 今彩539 draw No. 115166https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1387948https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1387948Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:45:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Youth NT$10 billion Dream-Building Program exchange in France; President hopes Taiwan will have its first astronauthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1387763https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1387763Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:39:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Typhoon Bavi approaches: Taiwan Water says 4.8 million tons of water in reserve, with 2,766 personnel on standbyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1387638https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1387638Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:34:11 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Typhoon Bavi approaches: Taiwan Stock Exchange says Taiwan stocks will not trade on 7/10https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1387639https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1387639Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:32:09 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Yuan Shan to complete high-performance computing liquid-cooling testing lab at its Renwu plant by the end of Augusthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1387640https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1387640Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:30:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA China weighs tighter controls on DeepSeek and 月之暗面 AI modelshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1387449https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1387449Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:22:05 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Surge in claims for hospital stays in China poses verification challenge for Japanese life insurershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1387450https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1387450Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:22:03 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Vice President Hsiao meets cross-party Panamanian congressional delegation, hopes to deepen cooperation across various fieldshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1387451https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1387451Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:21:01 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA New Taipei adds 2 kindergartens to its probe into carcinogenic oil; schools expand ban on 中聯油品 productshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1387384https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1387384Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:17:59 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Typhoon Bavi affects Taichung: Work and classes suspended after 6 p.m. on 7/10https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1387385https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1387385Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:16:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Typhoon Bavi approaches: Taoyuan City suspends work and classes on 7/10https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1387386https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1387386Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:15:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Typhoon Bavi approaches: Hsinchu City suspends work and classes on 7/10https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1387255https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1387255Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:15:52 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Typhoon Bavi approaches: Work and classes suspended in 3 townships in Hualien County on 7/10https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1387256https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1387256Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:15:50 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Typhoon Bavi approaches: Hsinchu County suspends work and classes on 7/10https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1387257https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1387257Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:14:48 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Typhoon Bavi approaches: Miaoli County suspends work and classes on 7/10https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1387258https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1387258Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:11:46 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Typhoon Bavi approaches: Yilan County suspends work and classes on 7/10https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1387259https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1387259Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:11:44 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Wanted suspect injures himself and resists arrest; Kaohsiung police fire 6 warning shots into the air, subdue him and return him to custodyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1387265https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1387265Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:06:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 中聯油品 case: Taichung prosecutors search 4 companies and question defendants to clarify the casehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1387185https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1387185Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:05:38 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Typhoon Bavi approaches: Keelung City suspends work and classes on 7/10https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1387186https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1387186Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:05:36 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Typhoon Bavi approaches: Hsinchu City activates Level 2 disaster response center and steps up typhoon preparationshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1387266https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1387266Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:05:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Typhoon Bavi approaches: Taipei City suspends work and classes on 7/10https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1387187https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1387187Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:04:33 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 國台辦稱統戰「光明正大」 陸委會：講了一個大實話https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1387062https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1387062Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:01:31 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Everpure sees convenience store coffee boom driving demand for commercial water purifiershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1386998https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1386998Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:56:29 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Fire engulfs corrugated-metal factory in Zhongli, Taoyuan; no casualtieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1386999https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1386999Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:56:27 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Typhoon Bavi affects transport between Matsu islands; services to be suspended in stages starting 7/10https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1386875https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1386875Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:56:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Thai police crack down on fake birth registrations; more than a hundred Chinese children have fake Thai fathershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1386873https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1386873Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:54:25 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Loses first-instance defamation lawsuit against Fu Kun-chi; Puma Shen: Appeal under considerationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1386874https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1386874Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:51:23 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Will the Fed raise interest rates this year? Experts explain 2 key factors: The worst has already been endured; is there still a need to deploy scorched-earth tools?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1389705https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1389705Thu, 09 Jul 2026 23:26:36 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Following the minutes of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s FOMC meeting, experts forecast that interest rate hikes will be paused this year, citing solid economic growth and slowing inflation. Typhoon Bavi is here: Will Neihu flood again? Chiang Wan-an moves into the disaster response center; Taipei’s team is on high alerthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1389146https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1389146Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:33:23 +0900Taiwan風傳媒As powerful Typhoon Bavi approaches Taiwan, Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an moved into the disaster response center, and 4 cities and counties—Keelung, Taipei, New Taipei and Taoyuan—announced work and school suspensions. Residents were urged to prepare for disasters, especially in low-lying areas such as Neihu, where flooding is a risk. SK hynix reportedly sees more than 7 times oversubscription for U.S. ADR offering as market embraces AI themehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1389147https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1389147Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:30:16 +0900Taiwan風傳媒SK hynix issued ADRs worth $28 billion in the United States and received subscriptions of more than 7 times the offering. Rising AI demand has led the market to recognize the company’s strategic value. As Typhoon Bavi approaches, New Taipei opens all yellow and red curb zones to parking; police urge public to follow rules and work together on disaster preventionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1388584https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1388584Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:28:18 +0900Taiwan風傳媒As Typhoon Bavi approaches, New Taipei City has fully opened parking on Yellow and Red Lines, urging residents to stay safe and follow regulations. “One vote for Puma Shen, one for Robert Tsao, one for Akio Yaita.” Chen Hui-wen mocks them as “three in one”: “We can’t let Chiang Wan-an win without lifting a finger.”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1388585https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1388585Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:26:48 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwanese media figure Akio Yaita was attacked by a Chinese national, drawing condemnation in solidarity from Shen Boyang and Tsao Hsing-cheng. Chen Hui-wen satirized them as “three as one” and called for support for Shen Boyang’s election campaign. Typhoon Bavi hits Taiwan! All international flights at Taoyuan Airport canceled on the 11th; a roundup of changes by China Airlines, EVA Air and STARLUXhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1388586https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1388586Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:05:35 +0900Taiwan風傳媒As powerful Typhoon Bavi approaches Taiwan, Taoyuan International Airport announced that all international flights on July 11 would be canceled, and major airlines including China Airlines and EVA Air made adjustments. The move affected many travelers, highlighting the airport’s emergency response and disaster-prevention capabilities. Third delegation to visit Taiwan within 1 year! Panamanian congressman: Will actively promote a Taiwan-friendly group in Congress upon returning homehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1388587https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1388587Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:02:59 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A delegation of Panamanian lawmakers made its 3rd visit to Taiwan in 1 year. After returning home, it said it would urge the executive branch to give Taiwan greater priority. Deeper democratic and economic ties are expected. Taiwan People’s Party caucus demands a report on the tainted-oil case tomorrow; Han Kuo-yu speaks up for Cho Jung-tai: “Should he go to the Legislative Yuan instead of handling disaster prevention?”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1388016https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1388016Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:57:08 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Over the carcinogen issue involving Chung Lien Oil Products, the Taiwan People’s Party demanded an immediate report from Premier Cho Jung-tai. Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu, however, decided that the typhoon response should take priority and postponed the report until July 14. Are Formosa Plastics Group’s Four Treasures awake? Q2 earnings show profits of 64.2 billion; experts offer 2 warnings: This boom may be a “flash in the pan”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1388017https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1388017Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:54:52 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Formosa Plastics Group released its financial results for the first half of 2026, reporting combined profits of nearly 108.5 billion yuan, a sharp reversal from last year’s losses. Experts attributed the gains to rising oil prices and AI demand, but warned that the boom may be short-lived. Do the Batanes Islands in the northern Philippines belong to China? Chinese scholar’s absurd claim angers Manila, with Taiwan innocently “dragged into it”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1388018https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1388018Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:50:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A Chinese scholar claimed that the Philippines’ northernmost Batan Islands belong to China because they are a natural extension of Taiwan, infuriating Manila. Taiwan cannot remain uninvolved, and regional tensions are rising. Are multiple insurance policies trapping policyholders with waiting periods? FSC orders immediate comprehensive reviewhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1387454https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1387454Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:26:04 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The FSC found that several life insurers had extended disease-claim waiting periods into the second policy year, in violation of regulations, and ordered a comprehensive review. The move infringes on policyholders’ rights and has drawn public attention. Work and school suspended tomorrow in Taipei, New Taipei, Keelung and Taoyuan! A roundup of typhoon days as Super Typhoon Bavi approacheshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1387455https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1387455Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:23:25 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Maolin schoolchildren experience SUP for the first time as Kaohsiung’s Ocean Affairs Bureau brings marine education to remote areashttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1387456https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1387456Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:18:39 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Kaohsiung City Government’s Marine Bureau gave students from Maolin Junior High School the chance to try SUP, expanding access to marine education in remote areas. Safety instruction was also provided to foster a connection with the ocean. Kaohsiung advances people-centered transport! Road layout on Fuxing 1st Road improved, and Minzu Elementary School footbridge demolished ahead of schedulehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1387457https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1387457Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:11:38 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Kaohsiung City Public Works Bureau completed road improvements on Fuxing 1st Road and demolished the footbridge at Minzu Elementary School as part of its push for people-centered transport. The measures improve pedestrian safety and the urban environment, serving as a local benchmark for transport reform. Will Taipei, New Taipei, Keelung and Taoyuan get a typhoon day on Friday? Hou You-yi and Chiang Wan-an have announced their decisions! A roundup of work and school suspensions across Taiwanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1387461https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1387461Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Local governments in Taipei, New Taipei, Keelung and Taoyuan announced work and school suspensions for Friday because of the powerful typhoon, with Hou You-yi and Chiang Wan-an among the first to make the announcement. Other parts of Taiwan followed suit. The decision affects the safety and daily activities of millions of people. Taichung City makes full preparations for Typhoon Bavi; Lu Shiow-yen stresses the need to prepare early and not let down one’s guardhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1386878https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1386878Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:55:05 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taichung City raised its disaster response level for powerful Typhoon Bavi. Mayor Lu Shiow-yen emphasized early preparations and cooperation with residents to ensure safety. Typhoon Bavi approaches! Kaohsiung prepares early for flood prevention; Lin Chin-jung inspects drainage preparations in Tianliao and Gangshanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1386879https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1386879Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:53:34 +0900Taiwan風傳媒With Typhoon Bavi approaching, Kaohsiung Deputy Mayor Lin Chin-jung inspected flood-prevention preparations in Tianliao and Gangshan, strengthening drainage and backup power supplies to reduce the risk of flooding and waterlogging. Japan’s high-end travel market shifts toward slow travel; 太平洋旅行社 offers stays at top-tier hotelshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1386880https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1386880Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:52:15 +0900Taiwan風傳媒太平洋旅行社 says the needs of high-end travelers to Japan are shifting from “visiting tourist attractions” to “multi-night stays focused on the lodging experience.” In response, it is promoting immersive travel plans centered on extended stays at luxury accommodations. Hotel Château links up with local produce, while Hotel Indigo promotes cat adoption for travelers; Agriculture Bureau creates a new urban tourism attractionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1386881https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1386881Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:44:44 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Kaohsiung City Government and star-rated hotels are creating new value in tourism by using local agricultural products and promoting adoption of cats in need of homes. The blend of regional revitalization and animal welfare is drawing attention. China Steel and China Steel Chemical hold an all-around smart-ace summer camp, helping Cianjhen children develop a range of skillshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1386882https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1386882Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:40:47 +0900Taiwan風傳媒China Steel joined China Steel Chemical and an education foundation to hold a summer camp, where 64 children from Cianjhen developed their abilities through a variety of courses, demonstrating the organizers’ commitment to local education and sustainability. Trump takes on the Supreme Court! Executive order restricting “birthright citizenship” rejected; he angrily calls the decision utterly absurdhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1386883https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1386883Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:40:20 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Former President Donald Trump sought to issue an executive order restricting birthright citizenship, but the U.S. Supreme Court rejected it. Trump called the ruling “ridiculous” and demanded a rehearing. The dispute over immigration policy is intensifying. What has and hasn’t changed at Watsons on its 185th anniversary: A historical retrospective at a Dadaocheng exhibition, while the revamped Wuchang store in Ximending reopens, showcasing ambitions for an omnichannel businesshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1386884https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1386884Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:39:56 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Watsons Group marks its 185th anniversary with a “Time Exhibition” in Dadaocheng and limited-edition products. Its revamped Wuchang store in Ximending has also reopened, showcasing its O+O omnichannel strategy and vision for comprehensive healthy living. CPC’s Dalin Refinery advances environmental sustainability, wins top award for maintaining a Kaohsiung air-quality purification zonehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1386885https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1386885Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:35:05 +0900Taiwan風傳媒CPC’s Dalin Refinery received a top award in 2025 for its long-term maintenance of a Kaohsiung air-quality purification zone, demonstrating tangible action on ESG and corporate social responsibility and strengthening its image as a partner in public-private environmental governance. Typhoon Bavi bears down; New Taipei Animal Homes prepare early to protect their furry residentshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1389173https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1389173Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:31:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒In response to Typhoon Bavi, the New Taipei City Animal Protection and Health Inspection Office strengthened disaster preparations at all animal homes to ensure the safety of sheltered animals. The move reflects the local government’s commitment to animal welfare and its strong sense of public responsibility. Hsinchu County mobilizes to face “Bavi”! Yang Wen-ke chairs typhoon-prevention meeting and calls for vigilance in flood-prone areashttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1386908https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1386908Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:42:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Hsinchu County raised its disaster response center from Level Three to Level Two in preparation for Typhoon Bavi. County Magistrate Yang Wen-ke ordered heightened vigilance in flood-risk areas, with the county making every effort to protect residents. CPC’s Petrochemical Business Division builds a green campus, recognized with Kaohsiung’s corporate contribution award for air-quality purification zoneshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1386913https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1386913Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:36:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒CPC Corporation Taiwan’s Petrochemical Business Division adopted an air-quality purification zone at Wang Gong Elementary School in Kaohsiung and received the “Corporate Contribution Award” for environmental improvements and greening. Its community contributions and sustainability efforts were recognized. 18 national top scorers from Hsinchu City announced; Ann Kao: “Their achievement is our city’s pride!”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1386916https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1386916Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:33:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒18 Hsinchu City students achieved the highest scores nationwide on the junior high school comprehensive assessment. Mayor Ann Kao publicly honored them and presented gift vouchers, highlighting the city’s educational strength and the results of its “Hsinchu Learns Well” policy. Kaohsiung Syok! City deepens tourism ties with the Malaysian market, promoting itself in Kuala Lumpur and Penang to seize New Southbound opportunitieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1386918https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1386918Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Kaohsiung City Government’s Tourism Bureau conducted a 6-day tourism promotion campaign in Malaysia, strengthening tourism cooperation through B2B and B2C activities. It also partnered with local media and KOLs to raise its international profile. Boosting AI memory! Micron raises investment to $250 billion as the largest wafer fabrication site in U.S. history takes shapehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1389765https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1389765Thu, 09 Jul 2026 23:30:35 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Micron announced it would raise its U.S. investment plan to $250 billion to meet memory demand in the AI era, creating the largest semiconductor manufacturing site in U.S. history. Hsu Hsiu-lan: Second-phase planning for Texas plant begins, inevitably increasing U.S. capital expenditurehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1389457https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1389457Thu, 09 Jul 2026 23:20:37 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網環球晶 and 美光 signed a 10-year supply agreement, with the latter investing $500 million. The company will begin planning the second phase of its Texas plant, inevitably increasing U.S. capital expenditure and reflecting customers’ long-term confidence in its supply capabilities. Challenging 阿里巴巴’s record! SK hynix’s U.S. IPO reportedly priced at $149 per share, with fundraising potentially reaching $26.5 billionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1389081https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1389081Thu, 09 Jul 2026 23:00:15 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網SK hynix listed ADRs in the United States at $149 and aims to raise $26.5 billion. The offering could surpass Alibaba’s IPO record and reflects rising demand for AI memory. 〈U.S. premarket〉Chip stocks provide support! Major indexes open higher as U.S.-Iran tensions continue to weigh on market sentimenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1388831https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1388831Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:41:45 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Major U.S. stock indexes opened higher on strength in semiconductor shares, but renewed military clashes between the United States and Italy heightened geopolitical risks and dampened market sentiment. The ADR listing of SK海力士 drew attention amid growing AI-related demand. Hong Kong’s biggest IPO of the year gets a cool reception; Luxshare Precision falls below its IPO price on debut, leaving retail investors with an estimated loss of about HK$300 per board lothttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1388136https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1388136Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:10:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Luxshare Precision held the year’s largest IPO in Hong Kong, but its shares fell below the offer price on the first day, underscoring investor caution. The company is targeting AI and automotive electronics as a second growth engine. Taiwan Stock Exchange proposes three major trading changes; FSC says brokerage system upgrades will be included in routine cybersecurity audits starting in Septemberhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1388076https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1388076Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:05:31 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網台湾証交所 proposed three major reforms, including moving odd-lot trading earlier and changing price increments. 金管会 will include securities firms’ system upgrades in security audits starting in September to ensure market stability. GlobalWafers lands 10-year deal with 美光 and secures $500 million in strategic fundinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1388077https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1388077Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:05:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網GlobalWafers and 美光 signed a 10-year long-term supply agreement, with 美光 investing $500 million. The deal aims to strengthen U.S. semiconductor manufacturing and the supply of advanced silicon wafers to meet growing demand in the AI era. Taiwan stocks close for 1 day on 7/10 because of the typhoon; ex-rights and ex-dividend dates for 23 stocks, including 聯詠 and 中信金, postponedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1388078https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1388078Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:02:46 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Taiwan stocks were closed across the board on July 10 because of Typhoon Bavi, and the ex-rights and ex-dividend dates for 23 stocks were postponed to July 13. Investors’ rights will not be affected, and related procedures have also been delayed. U.S. initial jobless claims fell to 215,000 last week; labor market remains stablehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1387951https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1387951Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:00:06 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網U.S. initial jobless claims fell to 215,000 last week, indicating that layoffs remain low and the labor market is stable. Despite a slowdown in employment in June, businesses continue to follow a “slow hiring, no firing” approach, a trend with implications for Federal Reserve policy. Has the AI trading tide turned? The “buy chips, sell software” strategy is starting to easehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1387887https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1387887Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:50:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The “buy chips, sell software” strategy driven by the AI investment boom is beginning to reverse, with software stocks rebounding and semiconductor stocks pulling back as investors reassess AI’s real-world benefits. The profit dilemma in the large-model API market: Revenue makes a three-step leap, so why are losses still in the tens of billions of dollars?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1387578https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260709-21/index-en.html#n1387578Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:40:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網騰訊研究院 analysis finds that although revenue in the large-model API market is growing, companies are broadly losing money because of price competition and high costs. Industry leaders such as OpenAI may still post losses of ten billion dollars in 2026 and need to build differentiated competitive moats.