# AI News 180m Report｜2026-07-28 00:00–03:00 JST

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 16 items from 3 sources; Japan, 2 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Trump reveals U.S.-Iran talks; if they fail, strikes could resume and expand

- Published: 2026-07-28T02:31:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607280003.aspx
- anchor: #n1714649
- Companies mentioned: Axios、阿曼、卡達、巴基斯坦、埃及、魏科夫、庫許納

Facts:
- (Central News Agency, Washington, 27th, compiled from wire reports)
- Trump said he decided on July 24 to suspend the attacks

## U.S. and Iran pause hostilities; European stocks close higher

- Published: 2026-07-28T02:02:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607280002.aspx
- anchor: #n1714648
- Companies mentioned: 倫敦FTSE 100指數、法蘭克福DAX指數、巴黎CAC 40指數

Easing U.S.-Iran tensions and falling international oil prices helped European stocks broadly close higher. Indexes in London, Frankfurt and Paris all rose.

Facts:
- 倫敦FTSE 100指數 edged up 45.52 points, or 0.42%
- Closed at 10781.75 points
- 法蘭克福DAX指數 surged 262.03 points, or 1.04%
- Closed at 25361.03 points
- 巴黎CAC 40指數 edged up 33.78 points, or 0.40%
- Closed at 8406.06 points

## 彭博: U.S. asks Mexico to jointly build steel and aluminum tariff barriers, joining forces to block China

- Published: 2026-07-28T00:41:52+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607273003.aspx
- anchor: #n1712241
- Companies mentioned: 彭博、Bloomberg News、美墨加貿易協定、USMCA

Facts:
- U.S. Section 232

## Polish national among victims of Berlin Pride parade terror attack; German chancellor weighs changing authority for monitoring offenders

- Published: 2026-07-28T00:38:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607270315.aspx
- anchor: #n1712240
- Companies mentioned: 波蘭外交部、德國「畫報」、伊斯蘭國、梅爾茨

Facts:
- Causing 1 death and 29 injuries
- and was sentenced to 1 year and 10 months in prison under juvenile law
- released on the condition of being supervised by a probation officer for 6 months

## Unlicensed driver in Yunlin causes fatal crash, killing 1; prosecutors' detention request approved

- Published: 2026-07-28T00:01:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607270314.aspx
- anchor: #n1712238
- Companies mentioned: 雲林地檢署、雲林地方法院

Facts:
- 16-year-old high school student
- 43-year-old man surnamed Chen
- Breath alcohol concentration was 0.10 milligrams per liter

## China reportedly begins production of domestically developed DUV; ASML shares fall 4.6%

- Published: 2026-07-27T23:55:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607270313.aspx
- anchor: #n1712116
- Companies mentioned: ASML、中芯国际、华虹半导体、长鑫存储、应用材料、科林研发、科磊

Facts:
- ASML shares fall 4.6% in response

## Seeking to reduce reliance on Asian batteries but bringing in a Chinese investor? Volkswagen reportedly in talks with Gotion High-Tech to invest in Spanish plant

- Published: 2026-07-28T01:40:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6547195
- anchor: #n1714528
- Companies mentioned: 国軒高科、PowerCo、比亜迪、テスラ

Volkswagen is in talks with China's 国軒高科 over investing in a battery plant in Spain. While seeking to reduce its reliance on Asia, the company is exploring partnerships amid cost pressures, highlighting a strategic dilemma.

## Nvidia's $750 billion AI gamble shocks bond market! Credit risk indicator posts record gain

- Published: 2026-07-28T01:10:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6547228
- anchor: #n1714529
- Companies mentioned: OpenAI、SK海力士、SKグループ

Nvidia is reportedly considering a $750 billion AI infrastructure deal, sending CDS to a record high. Markets are concerned about financial risks.

## U.S. June core capital goods orders beat expectations as AI spending drives business investment

- Published: 2026-07-28T00:10:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6547201
- anchor: #n1712242
- Companies mentioned: Alphabet、Meta、微軟、亞馬遜

U.S. core capital goods orders in June topped expectations, with business investment remaining strong. Increased orders for AI-related equipment and defense drove manufacturing.

## Ukraine: Iran is an accomplice in the war in Ukraine and has no right to pose as a victim

- Published: 2026-07-27T23:40:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6547253
- anchor: #n1712117

Ukraine's acting foreign minister accused Iran of supporting Russia's war. Tensions have escalated over attacks on merchant ships, heightening international tensions.

## Once Volkswagen's golden goose, now losing its luster! Porsche announces another 5000 job cuts

- Published: 2026-07-27T23:40:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6547194
- anchor: #n1712118
- Companies mentioned: Volkswagen Group、Porsche

Porsche announced it will cut 5,000 jobs by 2035. The move comes amid a slump in the Chinese market and weak EV sales. It will avoid forced layoffs and rely on natural attrition.

## Will the Fed raise rates this week? Wall Street is increasingly unsure; odds of a hike surged to 32% in two weeks

- Published: 2026-07-27T23:10:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6547101
- anchor: #n1712119
- Companies mentioned: 美銀全球研究、德意志銀行、瑞銀全球研究、花旗

Whether the Federal Reserve (Fed) will raise rates in July is drawing intense market attention. Amid surging oil prices and tensions in the Middle East, the odds of a hike rose from 10% to 32% in two weeks. Wall Street is divided, making the decision far more difficult.

## Netflix's “1 must-see movie” premieres today! It raked in 100 billion at the global box office last year, with 98% on 爛番茄—don't miss it | Watch online link included

- Published: 2026-07-28T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11151305
- anchor: #n1712302
- Companies mentioned: Netflix、爛番茄

Facts:
- 爛番茄 score is also as high as 98%
- The film's cumulative worldwide box office has reached ¥106,370,568,950
- The number of moviegoers exceeded 89.17 million

## 聯準會一升息將壓垮AI金融？專家曝「升息機率」：關鍵看美債2數字

- Published: 2026-07-28T00:15:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11152077
- anchor: #n1712303
- Companies mentioned: Google、Meta、Microsoft、NVIDIA、高盛、聯準會

As a hawkish stance on the U.S. economy puts the possibility of interest-rate hikes in focus, concerns are growing over high-cost financing for AI companies. Experts say movements in U.S. Treasury yields will be key to rate hikes.

## Should you flee as the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index enters a bear market? Experts reveal how Wall Street elites are actually thinking contrarian

- Published: 2026-07-27T23:31:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11152075
- anchor: #n1712178
- Companies mentioned: 高盛、美銀、SK海力士、美光、鎧俠、台積電

The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index entered a technical bear market, shaking global markets. Expert 李魁榮 said that although leveraged positions are being unwound, funds have not fully withdrawn; technology stocks are in a consolidation phase, and Wall Street elites are positioning against the trend.

## 陳昭姿 reveals she suffered an accident that “caused a concussion”! Injured near the Legislative Yuan, she announces today's livestream is canceled

- Published: 2026-07-27T23:08:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11152074
- anchor: #n1712179
- Companies mentioned: 風傳媒

Taiwan People's Party legislator 陳昭姿 fell near the Legislative Yuan, suffering a mild concussion, and announced she would suspend 1 livestream. The incident has drawn public attention to politicians' health.

## Born from the “noren franchise” of “al dente” × “tokyo coffee”! The cafe & studio gallery “[&:C] tokyo coffee” is a delight!

- Published: 2026-07-28T00:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000099290.html
- anchor: #n1712239
- Companies mentioned: al dente、tokyo coffee、ムラサキトミドリ、ローグトレード、Australian Organic Honey Company、Coopers

Facts:
- Marking 2 months since opening
- Aug. 1, 2026 (Sat.)
- Sunday, August 9
- 9:00～18:00
- 〒176-0012
- 080-9449-5350

## ジャガー・ルクルト、銀座に新たなフラッグシップブティックをオープン

- Published: 2026-07-27T23:49:41+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000064.000081257.html
- anchor: #n1712177
- Companies mentioned: ジャガー・ルクルト、リシュモンジャパン株式会社

Facts:
- A watchmaking tradition spanning more than 190 years
- August 20, 2026
- Business hours: 11:00–19:00
- Since 1833
- More than 1,400 calibers
- More than 430 patents
- As many as 180 types of specialist expertise