AI News 180m Report

2026-07-18 00:00–03:00 JST

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One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 801 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 51 items from 4 sources.

One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示 (continued)(34)

Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) — 26th period (2025/04/22–2026/04/20)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

Meiji Yasuda Asset Management filed its securities report for the 26th period. It published the investment trust’s management status, ensuring transparency for investors.

Companies mentioned:明治安田生命保険、マネックスグループ

Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所(31)

[華通] Announces a change in directors of important subsidiary HUATON HOLDINGS LIMITED

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

Natural-person director 呂學順 of 華通 subsidiary HUATON HOLDINGS LIMITED has resigned, representing a change ratio of one-fifth. This is a routine personnel change and does not meet the threshold for a material change.

Companies mentioned:HUATON HOLDINGS LIMITED

[美食-KY] Correction to the limit on funds lent to others by an overseas subsidiary (pages 43-44 of the consolidated financial statements for the 1st quarter of 115)

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

Gourmet-KY corrected an error in the limit on loans to overseas subsidiaries in its 115 fiscal year first-quarter consolidated financial report. The numerical correction does not affect previously reported results.

Companies mentioned:津味上海餐飲管理有限公司、津味實業(上海)有限公司、八十五度(江蘇)食品有限公司、Perfect 85 Degrees C, Inc.、WinPin 85 Investments, LLC、Winstar 85C LLC、百悅貿易有限公司

[榮科] Notice of call for payment of cash capital increase subscription funds for 114

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

榮科科技 announced a call for payment for its cash capital increase. Original shareholders and subscribing employees must complete payment between July 17 and August 17, 115, or they will forfeit their subscription rights. This is a required procedure under regulations.

Companies mentioned:中國信託商業銀行

[士電] Announces that the board of directors of its important subsidiary, the British Virgin Islands company 士林電機國際投資股份有限公司, has resolved on the proposal for distribution of earnings

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

A major subsidiary of 士電 announced a cash dividend of more than 2.9 million yuan. The move has drawn attention as an overseas subsidiary of a Taiwanese company returns profits.

Companies mentioned:士林電機國際投資股份有限公司

【瑞昱】Online investor conference for the second quarter of 115

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 2026 Q2
  • July 30, 115
  • Original15 時 00 分
  • 3:00-4:00 pm

Companies mentioned:瑞昱、瑞昱半導體

[昭輝] Announces the ex-dividend record date

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

昭輝 announced a cash dividend of NT$2.5 per share, with an ex-dividend record date of September 4, 115. The total distribution amounts to NT$185 million. This is important information for shareholders and indicates the company's sound financial position.

Companies mentioned:統一綜合證券

[百達-KY] Announces dividend distribution resolution on behalf of important subsidiary Broadway Industrial Group Limited

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

A subsidiary of 百達-KY decided to pay a cash dividend of 6.52 million Singapore dollars. The move is expected to improve the holding company’s profitability.

Companies mentioned:Broadway Industrial Group Limited

[百達-KY] Announces dividend distribution resolution on behalf of important subsidiary BIGL Asia Pte. Ltd.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

BIGL Asia, a subsidiary of 百達-KY, decided to pay a cash dividend of 6 million U.S. dollars. The dividend demonstrates its earnings power and represents a return to investors.

Companies mentioned:BIGL Asia Pte. Ltd.

As the company's securities on the centralized exchange market met the criteria for publication of trading information alerts, 日電貿 is releasing relevant material financial and business information to help investors understand the situation.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

After 日電貿's share price hit the alert threshold for unusual movement, the company released financial statements showing substantial growth in revenue and profit, sending a positive signal to investors.

[正瀚-創] Announces the date of the board meeting to review the company's second-quarter financial report for 115

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

正瀚-創 (6534) announced that its board of directors will meet on July 24, 2026, to review its second-quarter financial report. The meeting is part of regular financial disclosure and aims to maintain transparency for investors.

[燿華] Announces matters related to the ex-dividend record date

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

燿華 (2367) announced a cash dividend of NT$0.2 per share, with an ex-dividend record date of August 9, 115. This is a routine dividend payment that provides investors with a clear timeline.

[日勝生] Announces the election of a board chairperson on behalf of subsidiary 日鼎水務企業(股)公司

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

日鼎水務企業, a subsidiary of 日勝生, elected 林榮顯 as its new board chair at a board meeting. He previously held the position and was reappointed following the expiration of his term. The impact on shareholders and the market is expected to be limited.

Companies mentioned:日勝生活科技(股)公司

[日勝生] Announces the reassignment of corporate shareholder representatives to serve as directors and supervisors on behalf of subsidiary 日鼎水務企業(股)公司

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

日鼎水務企業, a subsidiary of 日勝生, announced the re-nomination of representatives to its board and supervisory board by its corporate shareholder. 林華駿 was appointed and 劉垚凱 stepped down. Management stability is expected to be maintained.

Companies mentioned:日鼎循環經濟投資控股(股)公司、日勝生活科技(股)公司

[宏洲] The company’s cumulative acquisition of common shares of 廣達電腦股份有限公司 within one year reached twenty percent of paid-in capital

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

宏洲 announced that within one year it had cumulatively acquired common shares equivalent to 20% of 廣達電腦's paid-in capital as a financial investment. The total transaction amount was approximately NT$297 million, and its shareholding reached 0.004142%.

Companies mentioned:廣達電腦股份有限公司

[宜進] Announces that the company and its subsidiaries cumulatively acquired securities worth NT$三億元 within one year

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

宜進 and its subsidiaries cumulatively invested NT$333 million in 廣達電腦 shares within one year, representing a 0.008% stake. The move aims to improve the efficiency of fund utilization and has strategic significance for the company's asset allocation.

Companies mentioned:廣達電腦股份有限公司、億東公司

[台積電] TSMC reports second-quarter 2026 earnings per share of NT$27.25

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

台積電 reported second-quarter 2026 results, with earnings per share reaching NT$27.25. Strong demand for advanced processes fueled substantial growth in revenue and profit, underscoring its continued strengthening of its technological leadership.

[台中銀] The company's board of directors has resolved on the ex-dividend and ex-rights record date for the 114 annual dividend.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

台中銀 announced that the ex-dividend and ex-rights record date for its 114 annual dividend will be August 10, 115, with a cash dividend of NT$0.39 and a stock dividend of NT$0.67 per share. This is an important arrangement for shareholders.

Companies mentioned:集保結算所

[盛達] Amendment: Announces the board resolution on dividend distribution on behalf of important subsidiary 盛齊綠能股份有限公司

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

盛達 subsidiary 盛齊綠能 amended its dividend distribution, raising the cash dividend per share from NT$0.85 to NT$0.89. The adjustment followed a reassessment of distributable earnings and reflects changes in operating fund plans.

Companies mentioned:盛齊綠能股份有限公司

[騰輝電子-KY] Announces that 騰輝電子-KY股份有限公司, issuer of its second domestic unsecured convertible bonds in the Republic of China (abbreviated as 騰輝電子二KY, code: 66722), has exercised its bond redemption right and that over-the-counter trading will end on 115年09月02日, along with related matters.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

騰輝電子-KY announced that it will exercise its redemption right for its second unsecured convertible bonds, which will cease over-the-counter trading on September 2, 115. Investors must convert their bonds or accept cash redemption before the deadline.

Companies mentioned:元大證券股份有限公司

[騰輝電子-KY] Announces that 騰輝電子-KY股份有限公司, issuer of its first domestic unsecured convertible bonds in the Republic of China (abbreviated as 騰輝電子一KY, code: 66721), has exercised its bond redemption right and that over-the-counter trading will end on 115年09月02日, along with related matters.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

騰輝電子-KY will exercise its convertible bond redemption right after its share price met the target and will end over-the-counter trading. Investors must convert within the specified period or their bonds will be redeemed for cash. The move affects bondholders' rights.

Companies mentioned:元大證券股份有限公司

[高力] The company's convertible bonds 高力四 (code: 89964) recently met the criteria for publication of trading information alerts. The company is therefore announcing relevant information to help investors understand the situation.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Maturity date: 117/12/06
  • Total amount actually issued: NT$1,000,000,000
  • Outstanding balance issued this month: NT$27,800,000 (as of 115/07/15)
  • Latest conversion/exchange price: 232.2
  • Closing price of underlying security (8996): 1125.00 (115/07/16)
  • Closing price of convertible bonds (89964): 516.00 (115/07/16)

Companies mentioned:高力、高力四

[裕慶-KY] Announces an adjustment to the cash dividend payout ratio due to changes in the number of shares outstanding resulting from changes in share capital

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

裕慶-KY adjusted its cash dividend per share to NT$9.10441160 after treasury share transactions and convertible bond conversions changed the number of shares outstanding; the total dividend remains unchanged. The move reflects the company's financial flexibility and commitment to shareholder returns.

[喬福] Reports a one-quarter reduction in working hours to the Taichung City Labor Affairs Bureau

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

喬福機械工業 reported a one-quarter reduction in working hours to the Taichung City Labor Affairs Bureau after orders declined due to the impact of U.S. tariffs and exchange rates, affecting 82 employees. The move complies with Clause 51 of the material information reporting rules.

【六方科-KY】Announcement of the company's ex-dividend record date (correction to items 13 through 16)

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Cash dividend: NT$98,787,000
  • Cash dividend per share: NT$3.25

Companies mentioned:六方科-KY

[台南] Announces the date of the board meeting to review the second-quarter 115 financial report

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

台南公司 (1473) announced that its board of directors will meet on August 7, 2026, to publish its financial report for the second quarter of 2026. The announcement provides important information for investors and other stakeholders.

Companies mentioned:台南公司

[群光] Announces key resolutions of the company's 1st extraordinary shareholders' meeting of 115

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

Taiwanese electronics parts maker Chicony (2385) held an extraordinary shareholders’ meeting on July 16, 2026, and approved amendments to its articles of incorporation. The move may signal adjustments to corporate governance and future strategy and has drawn strong investor interest.

[偉詮電] Announces updates to certain sections of the company's 114 annual report, including its implementation of sustainable development initiatives

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

偉詮電 announced updates to content in its 114 annual report, including its implementation of sustainable development initiatives. It revised the page numbers in the Chinese and English versions and uploaded them again. This helps ensure information transparency and provides investors with a useful reference.

[東華] Correction to the company's June 115 disclosure schedule of guarantees and endorsements

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

Original東華の子会社・山河壯が115年6月の背書保証情報を誤って開示し、金額を250,000仟元から0仟元に修正。公開情報の正確性確保のため再公表。

Companies mentioned:山河壯股份有限公司

[迎廣] Announces the ex-dividend record date and the period during which conversion of the 1st and 2nd domestic unsecured convertible bonds will be suspended

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

迎廣 announced its cash dividend payment and the suspension period for convertible bond conversions, with an ex-dividend record date of August 19, 115. The move reflects its stable finances and shareholder return policy, and sends a clear signal to investors.

[創控] Announces completion of the change registration following the capital reduction from the recovery and cancellation of restricted employee shares

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

創控 (6909) canceled 9,600 shares following the expiration of restricted new shares issued to employees and reduced its capital by 96,000 yen. Registration was completed on July 16, 2026. This was a pure capital reduction and is expected to have only a minor impact on financial soundness.

[光隆精密-KY] Announces a cash capital increase resolution on behalf of subsidiary 光隆精密工業股份有限公司

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

A subsidiary of 光隆精密-KY decided to raise 188 million Taiwan dollars in cash. The funds will be used to build a new factory in Machouhou. The shares will be allocated 100% to shareholders.

Taiwan | 鉅亨網(8)

Bad news just as CPI cools: U.S. import prices in June post their biggest increase in nearly four years

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

U.S. import prices rose 7.1% at an annual rate in June, reaching a 4-year high. Price increases have spread to sectors beyond energy and could affect Federal Reserve monetary policy.

Lower gasoline prices lift confidence: U.S. consumer sentiment in July hits a five-month high, but experts worry the momentum may not last

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

The U.S. consumer confidence index recovered in July to its highest level in 5 months. The main driver was lower gasoline prices, but worsening conditions in the Middle East have raised doubts about whether the improvement will last.

Cnyes Flash - Latest FactSet survey: Goldman Sachs Group (GS-US) EPS estimate raised to 69.65 yuan, with a target price estimate of 1,190.00 yuan

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

OriginalFactSetの最新調査によると、26人のアナリストがゴールドマン・サックス(GS-US)の2026年のEPS予測を68.21ドルから69.65ドルに上方修正し、目標株価を1,190.00ドルと予測しています。

Companies mentioned:FactSet、ゴールドマン・サックス

Cnyes Flash - Latest FactSet survey: Target price for TSMC ADR TSM-US raised to 513 yuan, an increase of about 7.66%

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

A FactSet survey found that 18 analysts raised their target price for TSMC ADR to $513. Most analysts held optimistic views, reflecting confidence in its technological edge. The stock price has fallen in the short term.

Is an AI bubble's Lehman moment near? Zitron predicts OpenAI's collapse will eventually hit stock markets

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

AI skeptic Ed Zitron warned that the collapse of OpenAI would be the “Lehman moment” for the AI bubble. Its enormous costs and fragile revenue model could negatively affect markets.

Companies mentioned:TSMC、Oracle、Anthropic、Oaktree Capital Management

Wall Street is betting on the Magnificent Seven again! A mysterious indicator reveals the biggest earnings-season winner

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

Markets are bullish on the “Magnificent Seven” U.S. stocks. The RiskDex indicator suggests share prices could rise after earnings reports, but some have also flagged the risk of a correction due to excessive expectations.

Companies mentioned:Meta、マイクロソフト、アマゾン、テスラ、AMD、NVIDIA

Are AI stocks losing their shine? SpaceX's market value evaporates by more than $1 trillion

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

SpaceX’s share price plunged, wiping out more than $1 trillion in market capitalization. The cancellation of a Starship rocket launch was the cause, cooling optimism about AI-related stocks.

Battle for the world's largest market capitalization: Apple briefly overtakes Nvidia in the race for the top spot

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

Apple and NVIDIA briefly vied for the top spot by market capitalization, with Apple temporarily taking the lead. The shift was driven by changes in the flow of funds into AI investment.

Companies mentioned:マイクロソフト、HSBC、マイクロン、Sandisk

Taiwan | 風傳媒(7)

Is TSMC to blame for Taiwan stocks' plunge? 阮慕驊 reads between the lines of the earnings call: “This company has a strong ethical compass”

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Taiwan's stock market plunged nearly 3,000 points on the 17th, mainly as investors were disappointed that TSMC's gross margin at its earnings call fell short of expectations. Finance expert 阮慕驊 said TSMC did not perform poorly; rather, it showed corporate ethics by exercising restraint and not raising prices indiscriminately.

Companies mentioned:三星、美光

凌濤 criticizes 柯文哲 for having “no central convictions”; 柯 fires back: “The Greens think about killing me every day, and some in the Blues will smear anyone they can”

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Former Taipei Mayor 柯文哲 was criticized by KMT councilor 凌濤 for having “no central convictions” after mentioning the possibility of working with 賴清德 following the election. 柯 retorted that the Green camp wants to “kill him” and that some in the Blue camp will “smear anyone they can,” adding that the president should foster unity.

Can you still buy amid the Taiwan stock market rout? What should you do with a portfolio full of stocks? 杜金龍 shares four strategies to protect your investments

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Following a sharp decline in Taiwan’s stock market, investment adviser 杜金龍 proposed 4 asset-protection strategies. Investors are urged to make calm, considered decisions.

Man who spread false claim that the FDA covered up the “WHA-linked carcinogenic oil case” released on NT$100,000 bail

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

A man surnamed Hsu was released on NT$100,000 bail after prosecutors accused him of posting a rumor on Threads that the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration suppressed a report that 中聯油脂 products were carcinogenic in order to attend the WHA. The agency clarified that the claim was false and stressed that those responsible would be held accountable under the law.

Companies mentioned:中聯油脂

Cross-strait direct flights surge this summer! Zhejiang Loong Airlines to launch direct flights from Taichung to Chengdu in late July; will central Taiwan become a frontline for westward expansion?

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Zhejiang Loong Airlines will launch direct flights between Taichung and Chengdu on July 28, reflecting the mainland aviation industry's focus on the central Taiwan market as demand for cross-strait summer travel heats up.

Companies mentioned:中国東方航空、山東航空、春秋航空

Are the bears coming? Foreign investors dump NT$190 billion; Tu Chin-lung reveals 3 key observations: It is not a bear market yet

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Foreign investors have sold Japanese stocks worth 190 billion yen, and short selling is increasing, but Du Jinlong says it is not yet a bear market. The market’s liquidity and corporate earnings need to be closely monitored.

Why was Cho Jung-tai willing to apologize over the tainted-oil case? Media commentator says he “couldn't pin it on a major Blue-camp figure”: Without an apology, the whole party would be wiped out

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Premier Cho Jung-tai apologized for the first time over the tainted-oil case, in which administrative agencies failed to obtain information in time. Media analysts said a failure to apologize would trigger a political crisis. The case involves companies including 中聯油脂 and could affect the 2026 election landscape.

Companies mentioned:中聯油脂、福懋、泰山

Taiwan | 中央社 CNA(5)

A powerful 7.3 earthquake in Mexico shakes Central America; tsunami alert issued along the Pacific coast

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Magnitude 7.3 earthquake
  • The epicenter was about 48 kilometers offshore from Aquiles Serdán, Mexico
  • The earthquake struck at a depth of 18 kilometers

Companies mentioned:美國地質調查所、美國國家海洋暨大氣總署

費城半導體指數 falls into a bear market as AI-driven rally loses momentum

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Rallied 105%
  • Fell 4.8%
  • Dropped more than 30%
  • Fell back 33%
  • Plunged more than 40%

Companies mentioned:費城半導體指數、彭博、美滿電子科技、安謀、英特爾、美光、威騰、晟碟

Magnitude 7.4 earthquake in Mexico; weather agency closely monitoring tsunami impact

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Magnitude 7.4 earthquake
  • Focal depth of 10 kilometers

Companies mentioned:中央氣象署、太平洋海嘯警報中心

Magnitude 7.4 earthquake in Mexico; hypocenter at a depth of 10 kilometers

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Magnitude 7.4 earthquake
  • Focal depth of 10 kilometers

Companies mentioned:美國地質調查所(USGS)

Landslide in Pengshui, Chongqing, leaves 8 dead and 34 missing

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 8 people dead
  • 34 people missing
  • 18 people rescued

Companies mentioned:重慶市彭水縣、新華社、中國國家主席習近平、國務院總理李強、國務院副總理張國清

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