AI News 180m Report｜2026-07-29 21:00–24:00 JST｜Page 1 of 2https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 93 items from 3 sources; Japan, 24 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en Taiwanese youth travel to Palau for health assessments, hope to deepen healthcare cooperationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742357https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742357Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:47:11 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Lin Cheng-hua gets 3 hits and 2 RBIs, earns MVP honors as Monkeys beat Brothers for 3rd straight winhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742358https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742358Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:46:09 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Renewed Middle East conflict drives up international oil prices; Brent tops US$90 a barrelhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742356https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742356Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:42:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Birthday boy Chen Tzu-hao has homered from all 9 spots in the starting lineup; manager Ye sees him back in peak formhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742353https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742353Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:35:04 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Heavy rain to hit Sichuan starting on the 30th; China’s Ministry of Water Resources activates flood warninghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742354https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742354Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:35:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Chen Tzu-hao’s go-ahead homer on his 31st birthday helps Dragons win; Tseng Jen-ho handles crisis wellhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742352https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742352Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:25:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 伊朗 attacks US base in 約旦; Trump vows harsh retaliationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742348https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742348Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:19:57 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA IQM listing draws attention; Finnish experts explain quantum computershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742349https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742349Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:19:55 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Yongfengyu reports excessive benzo[a]pyrene in camellia oil; Taipei orders precautionary removal of all affected productshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742350https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742350Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:16:53 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Kumamoto quake causes power and water outages amid scorching heat; government sends first batch of portable air conditionershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742346https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742346Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:13:51 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taiwan Lottery 539 draw No. 115183: 1 jackpot-winning tickethttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742347https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742347Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:07:49 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA South Korean stocks trigger circuit breaker for the 9th time this year; how leveraged single-stock ETFs amplify market swingshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742344https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742344Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:06:47 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Wildfires still raging in southwestern France as a 4th heat wave hits, dealing a blow to tourismhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742345https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742345Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:04:44 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Magnitude 5.8 earthquake strikes Kumamoto in the evening at very shallow depth; maximum intensity of 5 lower, weather agency urges vigilance for aftershockshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742222https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742222Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:55:23 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Reuters: 美軍 commanders warn troops that sharing cellphone videos could aid 伊朗https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742223https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742223Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:48:40 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 東浦 approves establishment of Thai subsidiary, plans to invest 600 million bahthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742220https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742220Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:42:13 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taiwan stock margin financing balance falls to NT$507 billion, down NT$38.5 billionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742221https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742221Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:40:37 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA All 25 cats at the 熊本 AEON cat cafe rescued; to be transferred to Hiroshima branchhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742214https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742214Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:39:35 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Follow-up to tainted oil concerns: FDA tests 30 samples from 3 major oil refiners; all passhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742215https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742215Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:35:33 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA China intensifies gray-zone coercion against Taiwan; scholars say US should adopt “structural ambiguity”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742216https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742216Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:34:31 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taipei tests more than 100 samples of ready-to-drink and iced beverages; 一沐日 and 七盞茶 among those listedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742212https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742212Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:30:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Lee Yi-yang: Taiwan and Japan share a common destiny; Taiwan is ready to rush aid to Kumamoto at any timehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742213https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742213Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:25:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Yemeni official: Rebels, guided by 伊朗, plan to charge ships transiting the 紅海https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742210https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742210Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:20:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Australian think tank: China's lending to the Pacific region continues to declinehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742209https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742209Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:17:20 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 國銀 adds 1,576 wealthy customers in June; cumulative assets under management reach 2.8 trillionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742208https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742208Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:14:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAt the end of June 2026, 國銀's high-asset customer base grew to 26,866, a record monthly increase, with assets under management (AUM) reaching NT$2.8063 trillion. Korean league pitcher Wang Yen-cheng delivers quality starts in 2 straight games, earns his 9th win of the seasonhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742203https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742203Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:03:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 台光電 earns nearly 3 times its capital in Q2; last year's revenue made it the global CCL leaderhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742204https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742204Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:02:13 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Amid the 中聯油脂 case controversy, 南僑's Lee Kan-wen calls for implementation of food cloud traceabilityhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742205https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742205Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:01:11 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Rubble at the AEON mall hampered rescue efforts; heavy machinery brought in to clear a rescue routehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742141https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742141Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:59:09 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 台積電: Kumamoto plant needs adjustments and calibration; support has been dispatched, and earthquake impact is being fully assessedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742142https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742142Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:58:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA An electric-assist bicycle caught fire outside 台大兒童醫院; no one was injuredhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742074https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742074Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:53:04 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA New Taipei City Library joins forces with National Chengchi University to build a local knowledge platform and promote the culture of the Greater Wenshan areahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742075https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742075Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:53:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Finnish president meets Zelenskyy, discusses cooperation with the United States to end the Russia-Ukraine warhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742076https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742076Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:52:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA A fault in the overhead power line between Beipu and Hualien disrupted 台鐵 service; two-way operations resumed in the eveninghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742073https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742073Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:46:58 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taiwan Lottery's 539 draw No. 115183https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742071https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742071Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:43:55 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 立委曝綠營幹部親屬赴陸失聯 陸委會：循機制了解https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742072https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742072Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:41:53 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Lin Chih-chen and Tsai Chi-yen's new book “逆分工” examines AI comb-shaped talenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742068https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742068Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:38:49 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 當代傳奇劇場 says overseas touring subsidies are too limited; 文化部: The matter is open to public scrutinyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742064https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742064Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:22:46 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA After the magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Kumamoto, aftershocks continued; a maximum seismic intensity of 4 was recorded in Nishi Ward, Kumamotohttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742065https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742065Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:21:44 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taiwanese daughter becomes Belgian lawmaker; Liao You-jun hopes to serve the publichttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742063https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742063Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:17:40 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taiwan stocks plunge 3,593 points in 2 days; 證交所 says fundamentals and capital momentum remain solidhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742061https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742061Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:09:37 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 澎湖地檢署 promotes anti-bribery efforts; chief prosecutor urges public to report violationshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742062https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742062Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:09:35 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA New Taipei woman pushed partner down, causing fatal head injury; citizen judges sentence her to 9 years and 8 monthshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742055https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742055Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:07:33 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Control Yuan says cross-strait education exchanges are unbalanced; 陸委會: strengthen ability to recognize 中共 united front tacticshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1741993https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1741993Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:59:31 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA FSC: Advance capital markets and financial services together to ensure economic gains are distributed more evenlyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1741994https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1741994Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:58:29 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe FSC is pursuing a dual-track approach to distribute economic gains more evenly, guide companies and employees to share profits, and support the development of diverse industries. FIFA plans to establish subsidiary to sell equity stake; UEFA blasts move, AFC expresses disappointmenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1741929https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1741929Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:48:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Qualcomm wins long-term chip contract with BMW; partnership spans the next decadehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742224https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742224Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:00:10 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網U.S. semiconductor giant Qualcomm has signed a 10-year chip supply agreement with BMW. It will provide Snapdragon chips for the digital cockpits and ADAS of next-generation AI vehicles. Qualcomm is further strengthening its presence in the automotive sector. 〈U.S. Pre-market〉Middle East conflict drives up oil prices; major indexes open lower as markets await Fed rate decisionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742225https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742225Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:44:06 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Oil prices rose amid worsening conditions in the Middle East, while U.S. stocks fell on inflation concerns. Investors are watching the FED’s interest rate decision and earnings from Microsoft and Meta. When will South Korean stocks stop plunging? Analyst says deleveraging pressure remains key to market outlookhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742226https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742226Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:22:17 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網South Korean stocks plunged, with the KOSPI triggering circuit breakers on consecutive days. The main cause was a technical correction prompted by concentrated liquidations of leveraged ETFs. Excessive market positions are being unwound. China sales plunge 30% and cost pressures mount; BMW plans to cut 8,000 jobs in Germanyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742227https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742227Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:10:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網BMW will cut approximately 8,000 jobs in Germany by 2027. Weak sales in China and cost pressures are the main factors, as part of broader structural reforms across the industry. UBS Q2 profit surges; CEO says AI pullback is a healthy development but geopolitical risks warrant attentionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742077https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742077Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:00:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網 中碳 opens R&D center at Pingnan plant to target three major carbon-material application marketshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742078https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742078Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:49:33 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網中碳 invested NT$187 million to establish an R&D center in the Pingnan Industrial Park in Pingtung, which has officially opened. It will focus on developing advanced carbon materials for AI, new energy and semiconductors, strengthening Taiwan’s ability to independently produce key materials. Taiwan-ASEAN trade hits record US$190 billion; DBS plans to build cross-border cash management ecosystem to support Asian currency payment transformationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742079https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742079Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:48:08 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網DBS Bank (Taiwan) held a financial summit and announced plans to build a treasury management ecosystem to support multi-currency cross-border payments in Asia. Trade between Taiwan and ASEAN has exceeded $190 billion, increasing the importance of regional currencies. Fitch affirms Taiwan’s AA sovereign rating with stable outlook, citing semiconductor advantage as a boost to exports and public financeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742080https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742080Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:47:15 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網International ratings agency Fitch maintained Taiwan’s sovereign rating at AA and assessed its outlook as “stable.” Taiwan’s semiconductor advantage and sound public finances underpinned the assessment. Strong Kumamoto earthquake: 台積電’s JASM completes assessment; power and water supplies normal, production line adjustments underwayhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742081https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742081Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:42:33 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto, Japan, while water, power and industrial safety systems at 台積電’s JASM plant continued to operate normally. Inspections and adjustments to production equipment are ongoing. Delta Electronics posts Q2 profit nearly equal to 1 share of capital; first-half EPS of NT$17.59 also hits a recordhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742082https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742082Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:41:15 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網 U.S.-Iran ceasefire collapses; Trump threatens strong retaliation as international oil prices surge more than 6%https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742083https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742083Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:39:56 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網A brief U.S.-Iran ceasefire collapsed, and Iran attacked a U.S. military base in Jordan. President Trump declared a forceful retaliation, and international oil prices surged more than 6%. Geopolitical risks in the Middle East have flared up again, jolting energy markets. 櫃買指數重挫5.16% 櫃買中心喊話基本面穩健 近7成上櫃公司營收正成長https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742084https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742084Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:39:28 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Taiwan’s OTC market index fell 5.16%, but approximately 68.4% of OTC-listed companies posted sales growth. The Taipei Exchange emphasized the underlying strength of corporate performance and urged investors to remain calm. Foreign investors sell NT$22.2 billion net, trim positions in 6 active ETFs and add nearly 40,000 lots of 聯電https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742085https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742085Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:37:59 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Taiwan’s stock market plunged, with foreign investors recording net sales of NT$22.252 billion. ETF reductions were pronounced, while 聯電 recorded net purchases of 39,600 lots. Market stability remains fragile. 〈Yageo earnings call〉BB ratio jumps to 2.2; customers even willing to pay a premium to ensure stable supply; no share buyback plan to support stockhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742086https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742086Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:22:08 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Passive components giant Yageo announced that its BB ratio jumped to 2.2 at the end of June. Strong AI and industrial demand are expected to sustain momentum into the third quarter, with customers seeking long-term supply contracts and price revisions also under consideration. Seagate conference call: Demand is “not a one-quarter surge”; nearline capacity locked in through 2028https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742087https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742087Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:20:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Seagate forecast revenue growth in fiscal 2027 on the back of AI demand. It also emerged that mass production of HAMR technology is being accelerated and that demand for nearline storage has been secured under supply contracts through 2028. 〈Earnings〉Weak consumer demand and rising costs weigh on Procter & Gamble; last quarter’s results disappoint and full-year outlook also looks bleakhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742088https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742088Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:11:26 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網U.S. company P&G reported results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, with profit falling year over year due to higher costs and weak demand. Its outlook for fiscal 2027 was also cautious, and its shares fell. Taiwan Mobile CIO Tsai Chi-yen proposes “reverse division of labor in the AI era,” using AI to lower barriers across fieldshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1741930https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1741930Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:02:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Taiwan Mobile CIO Tsai Chi-yen proposed the concept of “reverse division of labor,” advocating the use of AI to lower barriers across fields, integrate fragmented tasks, and cultivate “comb-shaped talent” able to combine AI with diverse skills. Phoenix Tours partners with Germany’s Lufthansa for the third time to purchase SAF fuelhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1741931https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1741931Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:46:13 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Taiwanese travel agency Phoenix Tours is sourcing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in its third collaboration with Germany’s Lufthansa. The partnership promotes reduced environmental impact and ESG management. 長科* Q2 profit jumps 5 times to EPS of NT$0.71; Q3 revenue estimated to rise by double digitshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1741932https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1741932Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:44:24 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Lead-frame maker 長科* reported its second-quarter results, with net profit up 543% year on year and EPS reaching NT$0.71, a nearly three-year quarterly high. Third-quarter revenue is expected to grow by double digits, reflecting strong demand for high-growth applications. KOSPI plunges more than 43% from peak; South Korean retail investors suffer heavy losses, with leveraged ETF losses reaching 56 trillion wonhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1741933https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1741933Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:40:40 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The KOSPI index has fallen more than 43% from its peak, and South Korean retail investors have lost 56.3 trillion won through leveraged ETFs. Regulators have raised margin requirements and suspended approval of new products, reflecting mounting market risks. India becomes new battleground for chip giants; Marvell invests an additional US$250 million as workforce is set to doublehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1741934https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1741934Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:31:22 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網U.S. semiconductor design giant Marvell Technology will invest $250 million in India over the next 3 years to strengthen its R&D capabilities for AI- and cloud-related chips. It will also double its workforce. Taiwan stocks continue to slide; 證交所 says account maintenance ratios are safe and it will coordinate with regulators on stabilization measures if necessaryhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1741935https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1741935Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:31:16 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Taiwanese stocks plunged amid international developments and a correction in technology shares, but the Taiwan Stock Exchange said there were no problems with collateral requirements for margin trading. It emphasized the market’s underlying soundness. 〈UMC earnings call〉Q2 sees gains in both core and non-operating businesses; EPS of NT$3.39 sets a record, with first-half earnings nearing half of share capitalhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1741936https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1741936Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:29:36 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網聯電 reported its second-quarter results, with net profit reaching a record NT$42.26 billion on a recovery in its core business and non-operating income. Capacity utilization also rose to 85%. 台光電 Q2 profit reaches NT$9.87 billion, a record high and up 84.9% quarter on quarter; first-half EPS is NT$42.46https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1741937https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1741937Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:27:57 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網台光電 posted after-tax net income of NT$9.87 billion in the second quarter of 2026, a quarterly record, up 84.9% quarter on quarter and 1.83 times year on year, with EPS of NT$27.55. First-half after-tax net income was NT$15.213 billion, up 1.19 times year on year, with EPS of NT$42.46. The company focuses on high-density interconnect technology, has a market share of more than 70%, and has risen to global No. 1 in high-speed materials. Japan officially enters inflation era; experts forecast yen at 155 to 165 and expect a 1-notch rate hike before year-end, with “it” the biggest winnerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1741938https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1741938Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:12:52 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Japan has officially ended 20 years of deflation and entered an era of inflation. Kono Mitsunari of Nomura Funds predicts the Bank of Japan will raise rates by 1 notch every six months, with the financial sector the biggest winner. The shift has major implications for global investment and the yen’s trajectory. 〈UMC earnings call〉Raises this year’s capital expenditure to US$2 billion, expanding in Singapore and Taiwan on parallel trackshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1741939https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1741939Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:07:24 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網 The entire collection of philosophies is now free. Provence, southern France-based philosophy brand DERNIÈRE CHALEUR and practical philosophy Ritualtude are making all 30 rituals and 150 pieces available to everyonehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742355https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742355Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:40:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Yamashita Brothers（山下兄弟） win the Belgium International Marimba Youth Competitionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742351https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742351Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:21:45 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Ehime, Matsuyama】あしカラダ rebrands as “P・SPOリラクゼーション”!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742217https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742217Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:41:12 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Japan women’s youth national handball team】11th Women’s Youth World Championship, Game 1: Japan thrashes Angolahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742218https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742218Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:37:42 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【A real-world × digital cross-platform collaboration to enjoy Umamusume through the “five senses”】Original collaboration products inspired by the series will also be available. The “Umamusume Uma Uma! Kentucky!” campaign runs Aug. 12 (Wednesday)–Sept. 30 (Wednesday).https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742219https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742219Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 4年に1度、「空手発祥の地・沖縄」へ。49の国と地域から延べ約3,000名が集う「第3回沖縄空手世界大会」いよいよ7月30日（木）開幕https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742211https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742211Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:23:18 +0900JapanPR TIMES New product: “Super Lubrication” LUBROID（ルブロイド） PREMIUM LE-7000, an engine oil additive exclusively for cars and trucks. A high-performance additive designed to improve fuel economy, reduce friction, boost extreme-pressure performance and extend engine life.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742206https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742206Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:05:38 +0900JapanPR TIMES 株式会社Mavericks has significantly expanded the slide template selection for its video generation AI “NoLang.” Templates are organized by category, from infographics to store introductions, removing the need to consider design and making it possible to create everything from proposal decks to slides for social media posts.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742207https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742207Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:01:08 +0900JapanPR TIMES さくらフォレスト plans to hold a hands-on workplace experience on Aug. 3, guiding children as they learn the joy of connecting through voice.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742137https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742137Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES テラ・ラボ: Response to the Kumamoto earthquake【Third Report】https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742138https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742138Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:58:06 +0900JapanPR TIMES The 3rd installment of the branded colored contact lens line: Long-awaited 1DAY colored contact lenses from New York-born JILL STUART will be available at PPIHグループ stores nationwide starting July 30, 2026!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742139https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742139Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:52:10 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake] Symptoms to watch for and prevention tips during evacuation (including sleeping in vehicles)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742140https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742140Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:45:34 +0900JapanPR TIMES A favorite film of “Zombie” director ジョージ・A・ロメロ gets its first Blu-ray release in Japan! Nine years after the “master of horror” passed away—URAMI: The 4K Remastered Edition set for release on Friday, August 21!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742069https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742069Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:37:00 +0900JapanPR TIMES Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake Support Response Coordination Meeting (2nd meeting) to be heldhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742066https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742066Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:23:39 +0900JapanPR TIMES [In an era of extreme heat, a renovation company becomes a local cool-down spot] Nikka Home Tama showroom opens free of charge as a “cooling rest stop” for the 3rd consecutive yearhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742067https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742067Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:20:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES システムファイブ begins sales of the DJI Power 140W, a GaN fast charger supporting up to 140Whttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742056https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742056Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:12:53 +0900JapanPR TIMES Take a break in an “ice world” in the middle of summer. WHATAWON’s “Polar Bear Cafe” opens for a limited time inside ICE WONDERLANDhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742057https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742057Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 株式会社Mavericks has added AI editing support to the “Diagram” mode of NoLang’s slide-generation feature. Users can revise individual pages and add new pages using only Japanese text promptshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742058https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742058Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:06:19 +0900JapanPR TIMES Launch of the DJI Power 140W GaN Charger, supporting output of up to 140W│Dedicated cable displays charging status in real timehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742059https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742059Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:05:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES Rakuten Clutch Donation launches donations for relief efforts following the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquakehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742060https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742060Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:00:49 +0900JapanPR TIMES Notice of participation in the 4th IHF Wheelchair Handball World Championship and accompanying members of the Japan teamhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1741990https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1741990Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:58:16 +0900JapanPR TIMES Opening soon! Asama International Photo Festival 2026 PHOTO MIYOTAhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1741991https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1741991Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:53:51 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Event report] BOTANICO holds “AI-Era Marketing Summit 2026”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1741992https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1741992Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:50:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Red yeast rice issue] Osaka City Health Bureau disclosure documents consist only of materials submitted by 小林製薬https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742070https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742070Fri, 24 Jul 2026 23:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Angered by China’s claim to sovereignty over the Batanes Islands, Philippine defense chief names Jinan University and tells local schools to guard against cognitive warfarehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742284https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742284Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:40:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Philippine defense secretary named China’s 暨南大学 and urged vigilance, saying it had become involved in the sovereignty issue over the Batan Islands. The secretary pointed to the possibility that academic exchanges could be part of influence operations. 47-year-old Taichung dermatology specialist dies suddenly; appeared healthy before collapsing and dying, clinic to close permanently in accordance with his wisheshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742285https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742285Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:34:50 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Chen Shilun (47), a well-known dermatologist in Taichung’s Dajia District, died suddenly while treating patients. In accordance with his wishes, Fulai Clinic has closed permanently. The news has sent shock waves through the local medical community. New defense line in Taiwan’s waters: Thunder Tiger unveils coordinated unmanned boat operations, backed by U.S. military-favored “Unicorn system”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742286https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742286Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:27:26 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Thunder Tiger Technology and Shield AI successfully demonstrated coordinated operations using uncrewed boats equipped with the Hivemind AI autonomy system. The demonstration strengthens Taiwan’s maritime surveillance capabilities and advances the practical deployment of dual-use autonomous maritime systems. Examining irrational surges in Taiwan stocks—and equally irrational plunges—Ruan Mu-hua assesses market through fundamentals: panic will not last longhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742287https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-21/index-en.html#n1742287Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:09:09 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan stocks have plunged recently, at one point falling below forty thousand points and sparking investor panic. Financial expert Ruan Mu-hua said extreme emotions are driving the market while fundamentals remain unchanged, and expects the market to stabilize after emotions subside.