AI News 180m Report｜2026-07-18 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 2 of 2https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 113 items from 5 sources; Japan, 84 items from 3 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en 台北富邦商業銀行 violated Article 27, Paragraph 1 of the Personal Data Protection Act in force at the time. Pursuant to Article 48, Paragraph 2 of the same act, a fine of NT$20,000 was imposed.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587503https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587503Mon, 16 Mar 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan金融監督管理委員會 第一商業銀行 violated Article 27, Paragraph 1 of the Personal Data Protection Act in force at the time. Pursuant to Article 48, Paragraph 2 of the same act, a fine of NT$20,000 was imposed.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587504https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587504Mon, 09 Feb 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan金融監督管理委員會 有限責任花蓮第一信用合作社辦理購地貸款案，對於中央銀行規定辦理有欠妥適，應予糾正。https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587505https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587505Fri, 06 Feb 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan金融監督管理委員會 A supervisor at the 九如 Branch of 臺灣中小企業銀行 kept customers' passbooks, withdrawal slips bearing their seals, and identity documents on their behalf, then provided the documents to a third party to conduct transactions over the counter for customers. The deficiencies were found to pose a risk to sound operations. Pursuant to Article 61-1, Paragraph 1 of the Banking Act, the bank was ordered to take corrective action.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587506https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587506Tue, 03 Feb 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan金融監督管理委員會 統振股份有限公司's controls for its overseas small-value remittance services for migrant workers were inadequate, violating Article 27, Paragraph 1 of the Personal Data Protection Act in force at the time. Pursuant to Article 48, Paragraph 2 of the same act, a fine of NT$260,000 was imposed.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587507https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587507Thu, 29 Jan 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan金融監督管理委員會 Deficiencies in 王道商業銀行's anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing operations were found to pose a risk to sound operations. Pursuant to Article 61-1, Paragraph 1 of the Banking Act, the bank was ordered to take corrective actionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587509https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587509Tue, 27 Jan 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan金融監督管理委員會 街口電子支付股份有限公司 was found to have deficiencies involving its responsible person's violation of restrictions on holding concurrent positions, in breach of Article 33 of the Act Governing Electronic Payment Institutions and Articles 8 and 9 of the Regulations Governing the Implementation of Internal Control and Audit Systems by Specialized Electronic Payment Institutions, promulgated under the act. Pursuant to Article 51, Paragraph 1, Subparagraph 14 of the act, a fine of NT$600,000 was imposed.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587508https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587508Tue, 27 Jan 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan金融監督管理委員會 新光人壽保險股份有限公司: Deficiencies listed in Shin Kong Life Insurance's general business inspection report (No. 112I040) were found to violate relevant provisions of the Insurance Act and the Personal Data Protection Act. Pursuant to Article 171-1, Paragraph 4 of the Insurance Act, a fine of NT$3.6 million was imposed, along with a fine of NT$350,000 under Article 47, Subparagraph 2 and Article 48, Paragraph 2 of the Personal Data Protection Act. The company was also ordered to make corrections within 1 month.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587485https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587485Thu, 22 Jan 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan金融監督管理委員會 上海商業儲蓄銀行股份有限公司: Deficiencies involving a former Shanghai Commercial and Savings Bank employee's misappropriation of funds and the bank's employee misconduct management mechanism were found to violate Article 45-1, Paragraph 1 of the Banking Act and Article 3, Paragraph 1, and Article 8, Paragraphs 1 and 3 of the Regulations Governing the Implementation of Internal Control and Audit Systems by Financial Holding Companies and Banking Industries, promulgated under the act. Pursuant to Article 129, Subparagraph 7 of the Banking Act, a fine of NT$12 million was imposed.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587486https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587486Wed, 31 Dec 2025 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan金融監督管理委員會 有限責任台中市第二信用合作社辦理不動產抵押貸款，違反中央銀行規定，依信用合作社法第43條規定，核處新臺幣9萬元罰鍰。https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587510https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587510Fri, 26 Dec 2025 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan金融監督管理委員會 合作金庫商業銀行股份有限公司: A 合作金庫商業銀行台大分行 employee was robbed of funds while making an external cash collection at National Taiwan University Hospital. The deficiencies were found to violate Article 45-1, Paragraph 1 of the Banking Act and Article 3, Paragraph 1, and Article 8, Paragraphs 1 and 3 of the Regulations Governing the Implementation of Internal Control and Audit Systems by Financial Holding Companies and Banking Industries, promulgated under the act. Pursuant to Article 129, Subparagraph 7 of the Banking Act, a fine of NT$6 million was imposed.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587487https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587487Thu, 18 Dec 2025 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan金融監督管理委員會 全球人壽保險股份有限公司: Deficiencies identified in the general business inspection report (No. 112I018) for 全球人壽保險股份有限公司 were found to violate relevant provisions of the Insurance Act. Pursuant to Article 171-1, Paragraph 4 of the Insurance Act, a fine of NT$3 million was imposed.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587488https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587488Thu, 25 Sep 2025 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan金融監督管理委員會 國泰世華商業銀行: Deficiencies related to a 國泰世華商業銀行 customer service representative's fraudulent use of a customer's credit card were found to violate Article 45-1, Paragraph 1 of the Banking Act and Articles 3, Paragraph 1 and 8, Paragraph 1 of the Regulations Governing the Implementation of Internal Control and Audit Systems by Financial Holding Companies and Banking Industries. Pursuant to Article 129, Subparagraph 7 of the Banking Act, a fine of NT$12 million was imposed.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587489https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587489Fri, 08 Aug 2025 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan金融監督管理委員會 明台產物保險股份有限公司: 明台產物保險股份有限公司 was found to have violated relevant provisions of the Insurance Act in conducting insurance business. Pursuant to Article 171-1, Paragraph 4 and Article 171, Paragraph 1 of the Insurance Act, a fine of NT$9 million was imposed.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587491https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587491Thu, 15 May 2025 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan金融監督管理委員會 台新國際商業銀行股份有限公司: Deficiencies related to irregular mailing addresses for debt-collection letters and misdirected credit card statement information at 台新國際商業銀行股份有限公司 were found to violate Article 45-1, Paragraphs 1 and 3 of the Banking Act. Pursuant to Article 129, Subparagraph 7 of the Banking Act, a fine of NT$6 million was imposed.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587492https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587492Thu, 08 May 2025 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan金融監督管理委員會 臺灣土地銀行: Deficiencies related to the embezzlement of public funds by a former employee at the Shalu Branch of 臺灣土地銀行 were found to violate Article 45-1, Paragraph 1 of the Banking Act. Pursuant to Article 129, Subparagraph 7 of the same act, a fine of NT$4 million was imposed.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587493https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587493Fri, 25 Apr 2025 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan金融監督管理委員會 臺灣銀行股份有限公司: Deficiencies related to 臺灣銀行股份有限公司's procedures for employees opening accounts off-site, deposit and remittance transactions, ongoing customer identity reviews, account monitoring, and management of abnormal employee conduct were found to violate Article 45-1, Paragraph 1 of the Banking Act and Articles 3, Paragraph 1 and 8, Paragraphs 1 and 3 of the Regulations Governing the Implementation of Internal Control and Audit Systems by Financial Holding Companies and Banking Industries, established under the act. Pursuant to Article 129, Subparagraph 7 of the same act, a fine of NT$22 million was imposed.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587494https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587494Tue, 11 Mar 2025 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan金融監督管理委員會 台灣人壽保險股份有限公司: 台灣人壽保險股份有限公司 was found to have violated relevant provisions of the Insurance Act in conducting insurance business. Pursuant to Article 171-1, Paragraph 4 of the Insurance Act, a fine of NT$7.2 million was imposed.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587495https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587495Thu, 20 Feb 2025 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan金融監督管理委員會 三商美邦人壽保險股份有限公司: Because 三商美邦人壽's own funds-to-risk capital ratio at the end of 113 did not meet the capital adequacy level required by the Insurance Act, and it failed to actively implement the submitted capital increase, financial, or business improvement plans, it was found to have violated relevant provisions of the Insurance Act. Pursuant to Article 143-6, Subparagraph 1, Items 1 and 3, and Subparagraph 2, Items 1 and 7 of the Insurance Act, the company was ordered to complete by the end of 114 the capital strengthening plan submitted on 113年8月30日, and to submit within one month a new, specific and comprehensive capital strengthening plan that would bring its capital adequacy ratio to the statutory standard. The company was also prohibited from making new real estate investments until its capital adequacy ratio reaches the statutory standard and receives this commission's approval, after which it may resume such investments. The company was further ordered to reduce Chairman 翁〇〇's total remuneration for 114 to 70% of the total remuneration paid to Chairman 翁 in 113, for a period of one year.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587490https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587490Fri, 30 Aug 2024 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan金融監督管理委員會 Intercom (パナソニック システムネットワークス株式会社 (now パナソニック エンターテインメント＆コミュニケーション株式会社)) accidenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587513https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587513Wed, 27 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0900Japan製品評価技術基盤機構 Racket (for table tennis) ((blank)) accidenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587512https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587512Wed, 27 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0900Japan製品評価技術基盤機構 Intercom (パナソニック システムネットワークス株式会社 (now パナソニック エンターテインメント＆コミュニケーション株式会社)) 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accidenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587515https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587515Mon, 04 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0900Japan製品評価技術基盤機構 Gas cock (for city gas) ((blank)) accidenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587518https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587518Thu, 24 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0900Japan製品評価技術基盤機構 Fan (USB-powered, lithium-ion battery-powered, tabletop type) ((blank)) accidenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587522https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587522Wed, 23 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0900Japan製品評価技術基盤機構 Tablet device ((blank)) accidenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587520https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587520Wed, 23 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0900Japan製品評価技術基盤機構 Stepladder (aluminum) ((blank)) accidenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587517https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587517Tue, 22 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0900Japan製品評価技術基盤機構 Bathroom vanity (タカラスタンダード株式会社) accidenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587525https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587525Fri, 18 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0900Japan製品評価技術基盤機構 Intercom (パナソニック システムネットワークス株式会社 (now パナソニック エンターテインメント＆コミュニケーション株式会社)) accidenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587521https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587521Thu, 17 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0900Japan製品評価技術基盤機構 Accident involving electrical wiring equipment (extension cord) (株式会社セリア)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587524https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587524Tue, 15 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0900Japan製品評価技術基盤機構 Accident involving a battery (lithium polymer) ((blank))https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587532https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587532Fri, 11 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0900Japan製品評価技術基盤機構 Accident involving a mobile battery (lithium-ion) (不明)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587523https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587523Fri, 11 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0900Japan製品評価技術基盤機構 Stainless steel water bottle (テッセランド株式会社) — accidenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587539https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587539Fri, 04 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0900Japan製品評価技術基盤機構 Mobile battery (lithium-ion) (blank) — accidenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587535https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587535Fri, 04 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0900Japan製品評価技術基盤機構 Mobile battery (lithium-ion) (blank) — accidenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587527https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587527Thu, 03 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0900Japan製品評価技術基盤機構 Sous vide cooker (株式会社葉山社中) — accidenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587526https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587526Wed, 02 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0900Japan製品評価技術基盤機構 Shoes (baseball) (株式会社エスエスケイ) — accidenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587538https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587538Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0900Japan製品評価技術基盤機構 Bathroom vanity (タカラスタンダード株式会社) accidenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587530https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587530Wed, 25 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0900Japan製品評価技術基盤機構 Intercom (パナソニック システムネットワークス株式会社 (now パナソニック エンターテインメント＆コミュニケーション株式会社)) 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accidenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587529https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587529Fri, 06 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0900Japan製品評価技術基盤機構 Intercom (パナソニック システムネットワークス株式会社 (now パナソニック エンターテインメント＆コミュニケーション株式会社)) accidenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587537https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587537Wed, 04 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0900Japan製品評価技術基盤機構 Quick-connect fitting (for city gas) (blank) — accidenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587536https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587536Fri, 30 May 2025 00:00:00 +0900Japan製品評価技術基盤機構 Oil-fired water heater (株式会社コロナ) — accidenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587540https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587540Mon, 26 May 2025 00:00:00 +0900Japan製品評価技術基盤機構 中聯 Tainted-oil scandal widens! Lo Ting-wei alleges 4 pressure tactics by the Executive Yuan: ordered Taichung not to inspect the planthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587648https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587648Sat, 18 Jul 2026 13:54:51 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The 中聯 tainted-oil incident has sparked a political storm, with legislator Lo Ting-wei accusing the Executive Yuan of pressuring the Taichung City Government to ban plant inspections and product recalls, fueling public anger. The incident highlights the power struggle between central and local governments. Tzuyu's latest update revealed! First statement after not renewing with JYP, heartfelt Instagram message: hopes to make “this promise” with fanshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587649https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587649Sat, 18 Jul 2026 13:51:41 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Taiwan stocks plunge nearly 3,000 points, but investors aren't fazed! Expert bucks the trend, adding to holdings for 3 straight days: will buy this 1 stock if it falls furtherhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587650https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587650Sat, 18 Jul 2026 13:34:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒As Taiwan stocks plunge, investment experts have bought more for 3 consecutive days, taking a contrarian approach. They are prepared to buy more of certain stocks even if prices fall further, drawing market attention. 16 times higher than expected! Huang Renxun's iconic black leather jacket sells at auction for US$960,000https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587651https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587651Sat, 18 Jul 2026 13:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang’s iconic black leather jacket sold for $960,000 at Sotheby’s. That was 16 times the expected price, and the jacket is regarded as a cultural symbol of the AI era. Not just Cho Jung-tai and Shih Chung-liang! Amid the market crash and tainted-oil case, she names 3 DPP liabilities: support drops 5% in one weekhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587652https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587652Sat, 18 Jul 2026 13:23:45 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A carcinogen was detected in cooking oil in Taiwan, prompting mounting criticism of the Democratic Progressive Party and a 5% plunge in its approval rating. Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an called for a rally on Ketagalan Boulevard, widening the political fallout. People aged 65 and older are getting payments! Those who qualify will each receive 10000; 1 county or city starts distribution on 10/2. See the 2026 Double Ninth senior-citizen payments nationwide at a glancehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587653https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587653Sat, 18 Jul 2026 13:15:46 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Kaohsiung City announced that its 2026 Double Ninth senior-citizen gift payments will be distributed starting October 2. Eligible seniors can receive between 1500 and 10000, and the city is expanding bank-transfer services to 35 banks for the first time to make collection more convenient. Frequent gray-zone harassment by Chinese forces! Ministry of National Defense and Coast Guard Administration promote a “common operating picture”: establishing an intelligence-sharing mechanismhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587346https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587346Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:32:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense and Coast Guard Administration are promoting a “common operating picture” mechanism to integrate military and civilian intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance information in response to gray-zone harassment by the Chinese Communist Party around the Taiwan Strait, and to safeguard national security. The move demonstrates Taiwan's efforts to strengthen air and maritime surveillance and joint operational capabilities. Red alert issued for the Wanli Creek landslide-dammed lake! Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency warns: overflow delayed, “latest estimated time” revealed; latest Taiwan Railways changes and refunds at a glancehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587347https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587347Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:30:41 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The barrier lake on the Wanli Creek in Hualien County remains under a red alert, with the predicted overflow postponed until the early hours of July 20. Taiwan Railways announced the latest train service information and is offering affected passengers full refunds without fees for 1 year. Is Trump Media really launching a financial advisory service? Truth Social rolls out an “early access to posts” service, charging up to US$100,000 per monthhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587348https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587348Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:30:20 +0900Taiwan風傳媒TMTG, the social media company of former President Trump, has launched an API service offering advance access to posts for Wall Street trading firms for up to $100,000 per month. The move comes amid the influence of political statements on markets. Will young day traders be saddled with debt before Taiwan stocks hit 50,000 points? Writer exposes Taiwan's distorted phenomenon: Hsu Kuo-yung's “Didn't you make money?” becomes a rueful refrainhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587349https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587349Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:20:42 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan stocks plunged nearly 3000 points on the 17th, marking the biggest one-day drop in history, while 台積電 tumbled more than 7%. Writer “漂浪島與” criticized Hsu Kuo-yung's remark, “When the stock market rises, don't you make money?”, saying it has become a source of ridicule and reflects the distorted phenomenon of young people seeking wealth through day trading. Not Taipei or Kaohsiung! Campaign spending cap for county and city mayoral elections is highest in “1 county or city,” with the top figure exceeding 10.6 billionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587189https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587189Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:51:01 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Central Election Commission announced spending limits for the 2026 county and city mayoral elections. New Taipei City has the highest limit nationwide at NT$106.55 million, while Lienchiang County has the lowest at NT$30.19 million. The limits are tied to population. 2026 World Cup》Fearing he could “jinx” the team and become a national scapegoat, Argentina's president refuses to travel to the US for the finalhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587190https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587190Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:40:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final in Canada, Mexico and the United States, Argentine President Javier Milei refused to attend in person, fearing his own “Mufa” (jinx). Instead, he will watch on television at the presidential palace while observing the traditional good-luck rituals known as “Cabalas.” The move, rooted in Argentina’s political and soccer culture, has drawn attention. Who is the opposition's leading figure, Chiang Wan-an or Lu Shiow-yen? Scholar interprets his lightning move to take to Ketagalan Boulevard on 725: more than just targeting the Lai administrationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587191https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587191Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:33:53 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an has called for a protest on July 25 at Ketagalan Boulevard over the 中聯油脂 tainted-oil case, demanding an apology from the Lai Ching-te administration and the resignation of Cho Jung-tai. The move is seen as targeting the ruling party while also testing the KMT central leadership's response, and carries significant political implications. An annual salary of 4 million still doesn't make you rich! A high income is not the same as wealth; expert says “meeting 1 condition” is what really makes someone richhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587192https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587192Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒With many people facing financial anxiety despite high incomes, Japanese personal finance expert Hiroto says “net worth” is the true measure of wealth. He emphasizes that a focus on building assets matters more than income. At what age does someone start being called “auntie”? Latest survey reveals the age dividing line: it's not clothing or appearance! This is what really sets them apart from young peoplehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587193https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587193Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:15:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A survey by Japan’s 博報堂生活綜合研究所 found that women are considered “aunties” at age 43. The age threshold has not changed in 10 years, but the social image has evolved significantly toward one of “self-actualization,” against a backdrop of women’s rising status in society. The Wall Street Journal》He revealed the truth about China's economy, but spent the rest of his life in silencehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587194https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587194Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:12:49 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Chinese economist Gao Shanwen was barred from speaking publicly after raising concerns about the lack of transparency in GDP data, and later died of cancer at age 55. His death has come to symbolize China’s censorship and suppression of economic truths. 輝達 loses out! “This 1 company” briefly becomes the world's most valuable, and analysts weigh inhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587195https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587195Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:06:43 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 People aged 65 and older, get ready to claim your benefits! Senior card upgraded with 5 perks, including “7200 until death”; eligible residents in 1 city will receive payments directly on the cardhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587357https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587357Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Kaohsiung City announced a major upgrade to senior card benefits starting in July 2026, providing 600 social welfare points per month, worth up to 7200 points a year. New benefits include outpatient registration fee discounts, increased taxi subsidies, and free rides on 3 types of transportation, among other perks, benefiting people aged 65 and older. Passenger car (トヨタオートボデー Coms) — repairhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587554https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587554Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan消費者庁 日本ジェネリック “Ursodeoxycholic Acid Tablets 100mg ‘JG’” — recallhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587546https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587546Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan消費者庁 八天堂 “Moist and Chewy Shamoji-yaki, 5-piece pack” (sold at company stores, service areas and retailers in Hiroshima, Osaka and Chiba, as well as in Hiroshima and Yamaguchi) — refund/recallhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587552https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587552Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan消費者庁 ユノス “Sowalis Moist Makeup Remover” — recallhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587550https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587550Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan消費者庁 三和化学研究所 “Diclofenac Sodium Tape 15mg ‘Sanwa’ and 3 other products” — recallhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587549https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587549Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan消費者庁 東和薬品 “Loxoprofen Na Tape 50mg ‘Towa’ and 3 other products” — recallhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587548https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587548Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan消費者庁 ケルヒャージャパン “Carpet Rinse Cleaner (Kärcher)” — recallhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587555https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587555Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan消費者庁 オーサワジャパン “Osawa Dried Lotus Root (Sliced), Kumamoto-grown” — refund/recallhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587544https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587544Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan消費者庁 長七製麺「さっぱり特製醤油スープ6種具材の冷し中華、ほか3商品」（富山県、石川県、福井県のファミリーマートで販売） - 返金／回収https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587543https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587543Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan消費者庁 菓子屋はぐく “An Butter Sandwich and 5 other products” (sold at the shikoku meguru marche in Takamatsu) — refund/recallhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587545https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587545Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan消費者庁 長谷工あんしんデリ “Beni Haruka Dried Sweet Potatoes” (sold at Wakuwaku Hiroba stores in Otsu and Kusatsu, including the Ae Square store and the Otsu Ich里山 store, as well as Umi to Daichi) — refund/recallhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587547https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587547Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan消費者庁 “大創産業: Cooling Pillow Pad (Reversible, Line-Drawing Flowers) and 3 other products” — refund/recallhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587553https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587553Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan消費者庁 地の塩社 “Yomogi Soap” — recallhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587408https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587408Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan消費者庁 一心堂 “Japanese confectionery: Isshin Fuwadora with Red Bean Paste” (sold at the main store, 髙島屋 Osaka store, JU Yonago 髙島屋, JR東海 髙島屋, and 無印良品 at イオンモール Sakai-Kitahanada) — refund/recallhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587551https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587551Sun, 05 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan消費者庁 Passenger car (ニッサン Note) — repairhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587542https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587542Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan消費者庁 Apple raises iPhone prices in Japan! AI-driven memory costs and the weakening yen are the main reasons for the increasehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587588https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587588Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:01:23 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網 Used by 老乾杯 and Muji! Singaporean gig-work startup Flexii sees explosive growth in Taiwan, partners with 一卡通 for instant wage paymentshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587589https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587589Sat, 18 Jul 2026 13:47:51 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Singapore-based gig work platform Flexii has reached 150,000 registered users in Taiwan and partnered with 一卡通 to enable instant wage payments. The service is bringing innovation to labor shortages in the food service and retail industries. Morgan Stanley raises TSMC's target price! Can AI capacity expansion sustain gross margins?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587590https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587590Sat, 18 Jul 2026 13:16:08 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網モルガン・スタンレー raised its target price for TSMC to NT$2,988, saying strong AI demand is driving growth in advanced process technology. Maintaining profitability as 2-nanometer mass production begins remains a challenge. Micron falls 18% in one month, but analysts' average price target still implies more than 80% upsidehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587286https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587286Sat, 18 Jul 2026 13:00:06 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網美光 shares fell 18% in 1 month, but analysts forecast an average upside of 84% amid tight supply and demand. They expect strength in the memory market to continue through 2027. 〈Hot stocks〉台虹 expands into new semiconductor materials; foreign investors buy a net 11,200 lots this week, helping drive a 25% gainhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587287https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587287Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:28:36 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Taiwanese FCCL maker 台虹 is developing new semiconductor materials, and its stock has risen 25% amid increased buying by foreign investors. Sales of high-resolution flexible circuit materials are strong, and earnings have also climbed sharply. 〈Hot stocks〉聯強 has bright second-half outlook for AI and semiconductors; foreign investors buy every day this week in a show of supporthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587288https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587288Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:24:16 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Driven by growth in AI and semiconductor demand, 聯強 posted record revenue for the second quarter and first half. Continued net buying by foreign investors shows strong market confidence in its strategic positioning and an optimistic outlook for the second half. 7th night of airstrikes! US forces strike deep inside Iran; Iranian missiles hit Gulf bases; Hormuz shipping grinds to a halthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587289https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587289Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:23:12 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網For a seventh consecutive night, US forces carried out airstrikes on military facilities in Iran's interior. Iran retaliated with missiles against US bases in the Persian Gulf, bringing shipping through the Strait of Hormuz nearly to a standstill and sharply raising global energy and shipping security risks as the Middle East situation continues to deteriorate. Taiwan stocks’ bloody Black Friday! 6 actively managed ETFs beat the broader market, showing resilience; high-dividend ETFs take the top three spotshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587290https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587290Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:14:38 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網On July 17, 2026, Taiwan stocks posted their largest-ever single-day closing decline, but 6 actively managed ETFs outperformed the broader market, with all of the top three being high-dividend ETFs. This shows that dividend strategies offer resilience during sharp volatility. Fed rate-hike expectations return! BNP Paribas Wealth Management sees possible “one-and-done” hike to 4% in Decemberhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587291https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587291Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:12:20 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網法國巴黎銀行財富管理 expects the Fed to raise rates to 4% in December, and recommends investors diversify into Japan, Europe and value stocks to weather market volatility. IBM plunges 26% in its worst week ever as its AI halo fades and the road to transformation stretches onhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587292https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587292Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:10:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網IBM shares plunged 26% in a week, highlighting the difficulty of adapting to the AI era. Missed performance targets and delays to major deals have shaken market confidence. 台積電 earnings call, New Youth Home Loan 3.0 arrives, Taiwan stocks suffer historic 2953-point plunge: This week in reviewhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587129https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587129Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:42:45 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網台積電 raised its capital spending to US$64 billion and increased investment in the United States; the New Youth Home Loan 3.0 plan was approved; Taiwan stocks plunged 2953 points in a single day, setting a historic record; and financial holding companies raked in NT$440.8 billion in the first half. These events reflect expanding tech investment and heightened market volatility. <Hot Stocks> Taiwan stocks battered, defensive telecom trio in favor; shares successfully filled their ex-dividend gaps this weekhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587130https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587130Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:37:45 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Taiwan stocks plunged 2953 points in a single day, setting a historic record, as funds shifted to defensive telecom stocks. Chunghwa Telecom, Taiwan Mobile and Far EasTone quickly filled their ex-dividend gaps, signaling rising demand for safe havens. UBS maintains its KOSPI target at 9200 points; deleveraging could heighten short-term market volatilityhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587131https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587131Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:30:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網South Korea tightens oversight of single-stock leveraged ETFs. UBS maintains its KOSPI target of 9200 points but warns of rising short-term volatility risks and adjusts its portfolio strategy. Moonshot AI’s latest model Kimi K3 rattles tech stocks, bringing back the “DeepSeek moment”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587132https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587132Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:10:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Chinese AI startup Moonshot AI has unveiled Kimi-K3, an open-weight AI model that surpasses U.S. models in coding performance. The market is expressing doubts about the durability of U.S. dominance in AI. 上緯投控 (3708): Announces that the company name will change from “上緯國際投資控股股份有限公司” to “上緯國際控股股份有限公司”; announcement period: 115年 June 11 to 115年 September 10.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587413https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-12/index-en-p2.html#n1587413Sat, 18 Jul 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan