AI News 180m Report

2026-07-30 15:00–18:00 JST

550 received, 550 listed, 5 sources ・ Page 6 of 6

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 380 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 170 items from 3 sources.

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

Taiwan | 風傳媒 (continued)(43)

Taipei City to open “tainted oil consultation clinic”; Shih Chung-liang says he respects the move: Food safety is science, and the public need not panic

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

In response to excessive benzo[a]pyrene levels in camellia oil, the Taipei City Government announced it would open a free health consultation clinic. Health Minister Shih Chung-liang stressed that food safety should be assessed scientifically and urged the public not to panic.

Companies mentioned:永豐餘生技、中聯油脂、新北市連淨綠色科技

So many Father’s Day gift options it’s hard to choose: Costco member asks for help, prompting online jokes that “you end up buying things for yourself”

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

A Costco member struggling to choose from the many Father’s Day gift options turned to the internet for help, sparking a lively online discussion and reflecting consumer choice overload in retail.

Companies mentioned:Costco、Levi's、Braun、Nestlé

U-Theatre returns to Europe’s ancient cities: 《The Heart of Vajra》 and 《Mountain Mist at Night》 send Taiwan’s drumbeats across millennia

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

U-Theatre is setting off on another European tour, bringing 《The Heart of Vajra》 and 《Mountain Mist at Night》 to Italy, Austria, Czechia and Germany. Through drumming and physical expression, the company will showcase the depth of Taiwanese culture. The performances are part of the “2026 European Taiwan Culture Year” and carry significant cultural diplomacy value.

Companies mentioned:緯創資通、長榮航空、全漢企業

Is old Taipei only fit for nostalgia? Taipei’s Yuanshan district is transforming into a new landmark center with a vast park and an international-scale mixed-use development

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

With a vast park and an international-scale mixed-use development at its core, Taipei’s Yuanshan district is transforming into a new landmark area, attracting international hotel brands and spurring development in the surrounding neighborhood.

Companies mentioned:麗寶集團、IHG、福容飯店集團、北士科輝達

Taiwan | 鉅亨網(27)

Hawkish voices grow louder at the Fed; Cathay United Bank: Warsh downplays forward guidance, keeping the US dollar firm in the short term

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

Original米連邦準備制度理事会(Fed)が利上げ見送りを決定したが、内部で3票の利上げ支持が出現し、タカ派色が強まっている。国泰世華銀行は、将来の利上げ圧力に油価が影響すると分析している。

Companies mentioned:国泰世華銀行

Taiwan stocks lose 40K: Standard Chartered analyzes AI capital spending and market rotation, and highlights key considerations for allocations to Asian and Taiwanese stocks

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

Standard Chartered Bank's Zheng Zifeng explains investment strategies for Taiwanese and Asian stocks in light of AI capital spending and market rotation. He recommends avoiding excessive concentration and diversifying into high-quality US and Asian stocks.

Companies mentioned:月之暗面

OpenAI reassures employees about healthy operations; July annualized recurring revenue exceeds the total for the second quarter

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

OpenAI said its annualized recurring revenue in July exceeded that of the entire 2nd quarter, highlighting the company's financial health. The announcement comes amid preparations for an IPO and intensifying competition with Anthropic.

Companies mentioned:Anthropic、Google、NVIDIA、Moonshot AI

Taiwan stocks plunge below 40,000 amid wild swings; K. Y. Tung: “Don’t focus only on the red and green Christmas lights”—the health of Taiwan’s industries matters more

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

Original和碩董事長童子賢在AI展上表示,台灣產業的健全性比股市波動更重要,提醒大眾勿過度關注股價紅綠變化。他強調產業才是台灣的根基,股市受國際資金等外部因素影響。

Companies mentioned:Apple、和碩、韓系ブランド

Original晶片股大跌之際 方舟伍德大買台積電、加倉SpaceX

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

Cathie Wood's Ark Invest significantly increased its holdings in SpaceX and 台積電 during a market downturn, while selling アマゾン and Alphabet. The moves reflect a consistent belief in disruptive innovation.

Companies mentioned:SpaceX、台積電、アマゾン、Alphabet、Tesla、Kratos Defense、BWX Technologies、Robinhood、Shopify、Block、Roblox

AUO earnings call: Q2 returns to profitability with EPS of 0.18, ending 3 consecutive quarters of losses; first-half EPS comes to 0.03

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

AUO returned to profitability in the 2nd quarter after 3 consecutive quarters of losses, posting after-tax net profit of NT$1.34 billion and EPS of NT$0.18. Product mix optimization and favorable exchange rates contributed to the results.

ASE earnings call: Q2 net profit reaches 21 billion, with EPS of 4.8, both the second-highest on record

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

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CTBC Bank and Japan’s Tokyo Star Bank donate 50 million yen to help Kumamoto disaster victims rebuild their homes

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

CTBC Bank and Tokyo Star Bank jointly donated 50 million yen to support reconstruction after the Kumamoto earthquake. The gesture reflects the deep ties between Taiwan and Japan and corporate social responsibility, while strengthening local connections.

Companies mentioned:中国信託銀行、東京之星銀行

Holtek plans across-the-board price hikes of 10-20%; second-half revenue expected to exceed the first half again

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

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Companies mentioned:聯電 (UMC)、UMC-US

Bank of England expected to leave interest rates unchanged at 3.75%, but inflation pressures remain

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

The Bank of England is expected to leave interest rates unchanged at 3.75% for the fifth consecutive time, mainly because the Iran war has caused energy price volatility and increased inflationary pressure, while the economic outlook remains uncertain. The move would be a major boost to the new prime minister’s efforts to ease the cost-of-living crisis.

Companies mentioned:米連邦準備制度理事会、欧州中央銀行

“Anti-tech” becomes the strongest calling card as “this country’s” stock market hits a record high despite the odds

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

The UK's FTSE 100 index hit a record high amid a global sell-off in semiconductor stocks. Its large weighting in financial and energy stocks attracted funds as an “anti-tech” market.

Companies mentioned:Shell、BP、HSBC、Lloyds Bank、Standard Chartered、Barclays、NatWest

Foreign investors extend selling streak to 3 days, dumping NT$48.3 billion; investment trusts continue buying, adding NT$12.6 billion; the 3 major institutional investors post net sales of NT$50.874 billion

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

Taiwan stocks saw an intense battle between buyers and sellers today, with selling pressure emerging late in the session and pushing the index down more than 100 points. Foreign investors posted heavy net sales for 3 consecutive days, and the 3 major institutional investors recorded combined net sales of NT$50.874 billion, reflecting international investors' wait-and-see stance toward Taiwan stocks in the short term. This is an important indicator of market fund flows.

Companies mentioned:台積電、聯電

A bid to tame prices and boost poll ratings! Sanae Takaichi approves cut in food consumption tax to 1% for 2 years

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has decided to cut the consumption tax rate on food and nonalcoholic beverages from 8% to 1% starting next April for 2 years, aiming to ease inflationary pressures and boost public support.

Companies mentioned:自民黨、日本創新黨

“Growth recipe” pays off: Chipotle’s second-quarter earnings beat expectations, sending shares soaring after hours

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

Chipotle reported its financial results for the 2nd quarter, with sales and profit beating market expectations. Its “growth recipe” strategy paid off, sending its shares up 8% after hours. The results are also being watched as an indicator of US consumer trends.

Wowprime’s cash cow Chamonix to accelerate expansion, set sights on shopping malls

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

Chamonix, a brand under 王品集團, plans to accelerate its expansion, adding 6 locations by the end of the year and next year, and entering department-store malls, reflecting strong market demand and growth momentum.

Companies mentioned:王品集團

Toyota Motor’s global sales fell in the first half for the first time in 2 years, weighed down by a weak Chinese market and tensions in the Middle East

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

Toyota Motor's global sales in the first half of 2026 declined for the first time in 2 years. The drop was driven by weakness in the Chinese market and worsening conditions in the Middle East, raising concerns about supply and demand across the auto industry.

Companies mentioned:BYD

〈Taiwan stocks after the close〉A 1,000-point rebound came to nothing; selling pressure on electronics shares remains heavy, with a 105-point drop pushing the index below 40,000

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

On May 30, Taiwan stocks fell again after rebounding more than 1,000 points intraday, ending below the 40,000-point threshold, down 105.88 points. Selling pressure on electronics shares was heavy, and the OTC index plunged 2.4%. With market confidence still fragile, investors should be wary of rebounds in weak stocks.

Companies mentioned:台積電、聯電、國巨、華新科、禾伸堂、廣達、台光電、欣興、景碩、南電

竑騰’s orders are booked through next year; new capacity to come online starting in August

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

Orders for 竑騰 have been booked through next year, driven by demand for Nvidia’s next-generation AI chip Rubin and advanced packaging. To address capacity constraints, its new plant will open in August, doubling capacity and sustaining operational momentum.

Companies mentioned:輝達 (NVDA-US)、日月光

Japan cuts growth forecast as Takaichi cabinet faces twin challenges of geopolitics and inflation

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

The Japanese government cut its GDP growth forecast for fiscal 2026 to 0.9%. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi faces inflation and geopolitical risks, and economic measures are expected to prove difficult.

Companies mentioned:日本銀行

〈Value Investing: Latest Industry Research Report〉MediaTek (2454-TW): Cloud AI chips begin ramping up, ushering in new growth after a trough in mobile phones

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

As demand in the smartphone market remains weak, MediaTek is transforming its revenue mix through a partnership with Google on cloud AI chips. Mass production is expected to begin by the end of 2026, becoming a key driver of future growth.

Companies mentioned:Google、輝達、台積電、摩爾投顧

Fed holds rates steady but financial conditions tighten early; Juheng Fund sees inflation risks as manageable, says investment will refocus on corporate earnings

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

Although the Federal Reserve has kept interest rates unchanged, market rates have already risen, effectively tightening financial conditions. Juheng Fund believes inflation risks are manageable and that investment should focus on corporate earnings and long-term trends such as AI.

Companies mentioned:Zillow

〈Stock spotlight〉Foreign investors back Nanya Technology with 4 straight days of buying as shares rebound; stock briefly hits limit-up intraday

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

Taiwanese chemical maker 南亞 (1303-TW) saw its share price surge amid growing demand for AI-related electronic materials. Foreign investors were net buyers for 4 consecutive days, and a much stronger-than-expected 2nd-quarter performance led to its target price being raised to 300 yen.

Companies mentioned:南亞科 (2408-TW)、南電 (8046-TW)

Signs of AI getting out of control? OpenAI, Google and other giants unite in rare call for governments to limit the pace of research and development

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

AI leaders including OpenAI, Google, Meta and Microsoft have asked the government to limit the pace of frontier AI development. They warned of runaway risks from automated AI research, reflecting a shift in the industry's thinking.

Companies mentioned:OpenAI、Anthropic、Google、Meta、Microsoft、Hugging Face

振樺電’s Q2 net profit rose 58% quarter over quarter; first-half EPS came in at NT$7.09

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

Posiflex Technology's Q2 net profit rose 58% from the previous quarter, and its EPS for the first half was NT$7.09. Rising prices for key components squeezed gross margins, but O2O solutions and a recovery in orders from Europe and Asia drove growth.

Japan’s population falls below the 120 million mark for the first time in 42 years

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

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Facts

  • Original日本國內人口降至約 1.1973 億人
  • Original日本國內人口較上一年減少 91.7 萬人
  • Original2025 年日本新生兒數量約 67 萬人
  • Original同期死亡人數約 159 萬人
  • Original在日外國居民人數超過 403 萬人
  • Original較去年增加 35.4 萬人
  • Original日本總人口截至今年 1 月 1 日為 1 億 2,376 萬 7642 人
  • Original較上一年減少約 56.3 萬人

Companies mentioned:日本總務省、日本《共同社》、《日經亞洲》

South Korean stocks see sharp volatility as global investors shun “gambling-style” dip-buying

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

South Korea's KOSPI index plunged 33% in July as volatility surged to extreme levels. Global investors judged the risks too high and held back from buying. Leverage products and market concentration were cited as causes.

Companies mentioned:Baillie Gifford、Robeco、瀚亞投資

Israeli prime minister reportedly discussed 3 strategies on Iran with Trump

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House to discuss Iran and presented 3 possible responses. Netanyahu expressed doubt that the U.S. and Iran could reach an agreement and discussed with Trump further expanding economic pressure on Iran through military and nonmilitary means.

Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示(19)

Securities Report—22nd Fiscal Year (2025/09/01–2026/04/30)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

THE WHY HOW DO COMPANY Co., Ltd. filed its securities report for the 22nd fiscal year, disclosing its financial and management situation for the period from September 2025 to April 2026.

Annual Securities Report (Domestic Trust Beneficiary Certificates, etc.)—5th fiscal year (2025/11/01–2026/04/30)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation published its securities report for the 5th fiscal period (2025/11/01-2026/04/30).

Securities Report (Domestic Investment Securities)—23rd Fiscal Year (2025/11/01–2026/04/30)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

Sekisui House Reit, Inc. published its securities report for the 23rd fiscal period, covering November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026.

Amended Securities Report—79th Fiscal Year (2025/04/01–2026/03/31)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

中央魚類株式会社 filed an amended securities report for its 79th fiscal year (fiscal year ended March 2026).

Companies mentioned:中央魚類株式会社

Amended Securities Report—16th Fiscal Year (2024/08/01–2025/07/31)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

プレミアアンチエイジング株式会社 filed an amended securities report for its 16th fiscal year.

Companies mentioned:プレミアアンチエイジング株式会社

Amended Securities Report—15th Fiscal Year (2023/08/01–2024/07/31)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

プレミアアンチエイジング株式会社 filed an amended securities report for its 15th fiscal year.

Companies mentioned:プレミアアンチエイジング株式会社

Amended Securities Report—78th Fiscal Year (2024/04/01–2025/03/31)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

中央魚類株式会社 filed an amendment to its securities report for the 78th fiscal year. The company aims to ensure the accuracy of its financial results information.

Companies mentioned:中央魚類株式会社

Amended Securities Report—14th Fiscal Year (2022/08/01–2023/07/31)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

Premier Anti-Aging amended its securities report for the 14th fiscal year.

Companies mentioned:プレミアアンチエイジング株式会社

Securities Report (Domestic Investment Securities)—23rd Fiscal Year (2025/11/01–2026/04/30)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

トーセイ・リート投資法人 filed its securities report for the 23rd fiscal period.

Companies mentioned:トーセイ・リート投資法人

Amended Securities Report—13th Fiscal Year (2021/08/01–2022/07/31)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

Premier Anti-Aging Co., Ltd. filed an amended securities report for its 13th fiscal year (2021/08/01–2022/07/31). This is a routine procedure to ensure the accuracy of financial information.

Amended Securities Report – 12th Fiscal Year (2020/08/01–2021/07/31)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

Premier Anti-Aging Co., Ltd. filed an amended securities report for its 12th fiscal year. This measure ensures the accuracy of financial information and is important information for investors.

Securities Report – 63rd Fiscal Year (2025/05/21–2026/05/20)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

Askul Corporation filed a securities report for its 63rd fiscal year (2025/05/21–2026/05/20). The company disclosed its business conditions.

Amended Securities Report – 77th Fiscal Year (2023/04/01–2024/03/31)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

中央魚類株式会社 filed an amended securities report for its 77th fiscal year. It revised historical data.

Companies mentioned:中央魚類株式会社

Securities Report (Domestic Investment Securities) – 42nd Fiscal Year (2025/11/01–2026/04/30)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

KDX不動産投資法人 filed a securities report for its 42nd fiscal year. It disclosed its operating conditions from 2025年11月 to 2026年4月.

Companies mentioned:KDX不動産投資法人

Securities Report (Domestic Trust Beneficiary Securities, etc.) – 3rd Fiscal Year (2025/11/01–2026/04/30)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

株式会社SMBC信託銀行 published a securities report for its 3rd fiscal year (2025/11/01–2026/04/30).

Amended Securities Report – 76th Fiscal Year (2022/04/01–2023/03/31)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

中央魚類株式会社 filed an amended securities report covering its 76th fiscal year.

Amended securities report

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

Moncler S.p.A. filed an amended securities report. This procedure is intended to ensure the accuracy of information.

Securities Report – 65th Fiscal Year (2025/05/01–2026/04/30)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

株式会社中山カントリークラブ filed a securities report for its 65th fiscal year. It disclosed its performance for 2025/05/01–2026/04/30.

Amended Securities Report – 75th Fiscal Year (2021/04/01–2022/03/31)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

中央魚類株式会社 announced an amendment to its securities report for its 75th fiscal year.

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