AI News 180m Report｜2026-07-31 06:00–09:00 JST｜Page 2 of 2https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 122 items from 4 sources; Japan, 69 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en 豊橋市の「新アリーナ整備」へ 大東建託と大杉運輸が企業版ふるさと納税で寄附https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764237https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764237Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:09:27 +0900JapanPR TIMES Recording the sound of Shiraito Falls, echoing through a mountain of ascetic practice: the 23rd release in the “Sounds of Ehime” sauna outdoor relaxation BGM series [Ehime Prefecture, Kisuke no Yu]https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764238https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764238Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:02:15 +0900JapanPR TIMES No decision was made to use puberulic acid, yet it was frequently mentioned at meetingshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764239https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764239Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:00:05 +0900JapanPR TIMES New brand “SHINRA,” embodying “a presence you can sense,” launcheshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764265https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764265Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Nagasaki, Iki] A glamping facility with a secluded private space opens on Iki Island, surrounded by naturehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764264https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764264Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Smiles spread from Ginza; wear good fortune. UNIQLO TOKYO collaboration, “UTme!×七福神あられ®,” begins Saturday, August 1https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764263https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764263Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Notice regarding the decision to postpone the opening of the Sefa-utaki XR Theaterhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764262https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764262Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES “Fandom Links Regional Revitalization Package” launches to foster ties with local communitieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764261https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764261Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES AI organizes voice recordings and free-text input into care records; “Kaigos” begins customer validationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764260https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764260Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Big Sight venue survey] Breakdown of AI costs: more than 80% “don’t know” — on-site interviews at “Google Cloud Next Tokyo 26” (n=30)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764259https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764259Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Free online seminar for business leaders] “Learn the basics of using Claude Code over lunch,” to be held on August 12https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764258https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764258Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Immersive LED space becomes a cosplay photography stage] B.B.S. Event Dining to hold its first photography and dance stage in partnership with popular cosplay event “acosta!@ATC” on Sunday, August 2!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764257https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764257Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Speaking professional Kaori Chiba to appear!] Archive streaming begins for “New Graduate Recruitment Mirai Conference 2026 Summer” <through Aug. 12>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764256https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764256Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Social VR racing game Mayhem Dash : Sky City with Sanrio Characters launcheshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764255https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764255Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES A refined silver barrel makes everyday photography even more enjoyable. Silver model of the full-frame-compatible AF prime lens “SG-image AF 35mm F2.2” now available in L-mounthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764254https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764254Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES The garment you “PASSTO” can help build a waste-free future. The “1Buy→1PASSTO Action” collected the equivalent of 220,000 garments (56,190 kg) and donated 168,570 yen to ゼロ・ウェイスト・ジャパンhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764253https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764253Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 株式会社リーピー holds workshop following business-matching agreement with あいち銀行, sharing local business challenges and strengthening support systemshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764252https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764252Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Learn about Mount Fuji worship and Japanese history on site | Experiential event to be held in Yamanashi Prefecturehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764251https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764251Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Wevox] A jointly developed case study featured in the new HRBP guidebook, HRBP: Human Resources Supporting Strategy Execution (英治出版)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764250https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764250Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Free event on August 21] 4th online event of the “Small Towns’ Future Forum,” bringing together staff from small municipalities with populations of up to 50,000https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764249https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764249Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [日本介助犬協会] Family Dog information session to connect dogs and people to be held!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764248https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764248Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Survey results] 95.5% of local governments face challenges in document and file management. “Server capacity is strained” (67.7%); “Can’t find the file they need” (65.4%) — 94.0% report an impact on their workhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764247https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764247Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES うるる launches a recruitment business to promote workforce mobility between the public and private sectors, combining knowledge of government operations with the vitality of private companies to encourage movement of talent between sectorshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764246https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764246Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [得得] “得得 富雄南店,” its 60th location nationwide, grand opens Saturday, August 1!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764245https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764245Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [家族亭] “Summer Feast Fair” runs from Saturday, August 1, through Monday, August 31!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764244https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764244Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [得得] A special X follow-and-repost campaign launches on the official 得得 X account from Saturday, August 1!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764243https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764243Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES July 31 is Harry Potter’s birthday! A special preview of iconic scenes from the lavish book The Official Storyboards and Art of the Harry Potter Film Series, scheduled for release in Octoberhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764242https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764242Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [フジテレビ] Miu Suzuki and Jun Muto (原因は自分にある。) co-star! Flying Bride begins exclusive streaming on FOD SHORT at 0:00 on Friday, July 31https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764241https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764241Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [高槻阪急スクエア] The hugely popular “Takatsuki Shaved Ice Square 2026” returns this year!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764240https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764240Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Announcement: Individual conversion value settings now available in “Yahoo!広告連携自動化くん,” a LINE Yahoo advertising conversion integration app for Shopifyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764160https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764160Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:49:04 +0900JapanPR TIMES AI adoption among small and medium-sized businesses stands at 20.4%, but a “lack of people to consult” remains a challenge. 株式会社ユニークポイント to launch “Everyone’s AI Help Desk” for AI beginners on August 3https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764161https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764161Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:48:47 +0900JapanPR TIMES BOD fully revamps its “kitting outsourcing service” into an “IT Equipment One-Stop LCM Service”!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764082https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764082Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES ■期間限定■藤原拓海とハチロクが出現！？ 話題のCAMSHOP『頭文字D』ポップアップストアが小田原駅直結「ハルネ小田原」に登場！（7/31～8/26）https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764081https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764081Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 中日スポーツ welcomes its official mascot, “Komodora-kun”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764069https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764069Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES A portable vacuum-insulated ice bag featuring historic Honda wing marks on a matte-black body goes on general sale from CAMSHOP.JP!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764068https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764068Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES “Things I could do until yesterday are becoming impossible…” Cleanup support for women working in caregiving launched by オカタシ！, a hoarding cleanup companyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764074https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764074Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Citadel AI joins survey work on building an AI evaluation environment for 内閣府https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764073https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764073Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【阪急ベーカリー】Discover Japan’s delicious foods through bread! Bringing the appeal of local ingredients to life through breadhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764072https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764072Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【フレッズカフェ】This summer, keep an eye on S‼ Summer breads your body craveshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764071https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764071Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Held a “management talent development seminar” for transport company presidents | 株式会社船井総研サプライチェーンコンサルティングhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764070https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764070Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Make a great impression when your products arrive! Design-printed packaging materials for shipping online orders now on sale (Cardboard Online Store)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1763911https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1763911Fri, 31 Jul 2026 06:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Exhibiting at Manufacturing Innovation DXPO Tokyo '26 [Summer]: AccuVoltLinkhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1763914https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1763914Fri, 31 Jul 2026 06:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES <Cuteness keeps getting better every day!> Kurumi Miyajima’s digital photo book and image video, “Tokimekurumi,” on sale July 31!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1763913https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1763913Fri, 31 Jul 2026 06:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES TikTok live commerce channel Tsubame Channel to hold a collaborative livestream with beauty brand TBChttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1763912https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1763912Fri, 31 Jul 2026 06:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Chiang Min-chin’s take: Trump’s Gilded Age and the kiss of deathhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764168https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764168Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒In an analysis article, 江岷欽 discusses the failures of public works under the Trump administration and the “kiss of death” phenomenon Spider-Man: Brand New Day loses! Taiwan’s 10 most-discussed foreign-language films revealed; the 3-hour winner has no dull moments, and it would be a shame to miss it in theatershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764167https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764167Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan’s 10 most-discussed foreign-language films online in July 2026 revealed: Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey topped the list with 72,945 mentions, followed by Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Ghost Stain. Liao Hung-hsiang’s take: Don’t be fooled by “encirclement drills”! Analyzing the Chinese Communist Party’s misdirection and blind spots in a “blockade of Taiwan”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764170https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764170Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:50:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Liao Hung-hsiang says China’s frequent “Taiwan encirclement and blockade drills” are actually a cognitive warfare tactic designed to divert attention, with the real aim of covering a surprise attack rather than imposing an actual maritime blockade. Taiwan should avoid misjudging the situation and focus resources on countering rapid attacks and internal infiltration. Louisa and 85度C lose! The hottest chain coffee shop in Taiwan is “this brand”: rich coffee aroma and a layered tastehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764169https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764169Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:50:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan’s online review rankings for chain cafes have been released, with ルイシャ in 2nd place and Starbucks in 1st. The companies’ strategies and market trends are also analyzed. Chieh Chung’s column: Why is the military rehearsing a rapid response to Orchid Island after 30 years?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764171https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764171Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:40:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan’s armed forces held an exercise involving the deployment of troops to Orchid Island for the first time in 30 years. The importance of defending outlying islands is growing as a countermeasure to Chinese military advances in the east. Ching Yuan-chou’s take: Beijing’s approach to Taiwan—swallowing it whole remains the goal, but nibbling away comes firsthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764172https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764172Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Beijing is pursuing a strategy of “wholesale annexation remains an option, but gradual encroachment comes first,” gradually expanding its de facto control over Taiwan through coast guard activity and diplomatic pressure while leaving open the possibility of unification by force. Most Taiwanese favor dialogue but oppose unification. Lu Wen-hao’s take: Analyzing the recent live-fire drills by the PLA in five sea areas, including Dongshan Island, and the national security leadership’s misreadinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764173https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764173Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:20:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Lu Wen-hao analyzed the PLA’s live-fire drills in five sea areas, saying senior national security officials underestimated the risk. Large-scale military exercises may still take place after the election, posing a threat to Taiwan, Japan and the Philippines. Hsia Chen: Chiang Wan-an’s “weakness” is Lee Teng-hui’s “masterpiece”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764174https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764174Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:10:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an again proposed a no-confidence motion against the premier, but the Blue-White coalition has no common position and political gridlock continues. The Cho Jung-tai Cabinet has been criticized for effectively neutralizing the Legislative Yuan. Opinion submission: The farce of the 10th anniversary of the South China Sea arbitration—the one left red-faced was not Chinahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764003https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764003Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Ten years after the 2016 South China Sea arbitration ruling, the United States and the Philippines reaffirmed support for the ruling alongside 14 countries. China criticized it as a “political farce” and hit back over the Okinotorishima and Batanes Islands issues. Opinion submission: The “Germany” nomination becomes a liability, leaving the DPP with a dilemma over whether to replace Lai Jui-lunghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764004https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764004Fri, 31 Jul 2026 06:50:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒In the Kaohsiung mayoral election, KMT candidate Ko Chih-en has overtaken DPP candidate Lai Jui-lung, leaving the DPP with a difficult choice over whether to replace Lai. The decision affects Lai Ching-te’s political authority and his path to reelection in 2028. Lin Chih-chung’s take: From Heisenberg’s grammar-school education to the Nobel Prizehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764006https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764006Fri, 31 Jul 2026 06:45:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒This article analyzes the educational background of Nobel Prize-winning physicist Werner Heisenberg and its influence on him. It notes that the German Gymnasium education system had a major influence on the foundations of Heisenberg’s quantum mechanics theory. Chang Ching-wen’s column: Should food safety rely on “workers’ ingenuity”? The social cost of sovereign AI in Taiwan, seen through the carcinogenic oil incidenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764005https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764005Fri, 31 Jul 2026 06:45:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A food safety incident in Taiwan revealed the shortcomings of digital governance, as the government relied on frontline civil servants to process data manually. AI technologies such as Digital Twin could improve the efficiency of food safety management. Huang Shih-hsiu’s take: Your humanities degree does not need rescuinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764007https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764007Fri, 31 Jul 2026 06:40:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Ministry of Education is promoting an interdisciplinary program to rescue the humanities. Author Huang Shih-hsiu argues that the humanities need no rescue and should instead realize their unique value. Shangguan Luan’s take: A lifetime in isolation, a lifetime of stigma—the surviving mainland Chinese spouses of veterans under the shadow of “forced deportation”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764008https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764008Fri, 31 Jul 2026 06:35:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Fanglan Villa, a military dependents’ village in Taipei’s Da’an District, is a place seemingly forgotten by time. Many elderly surviving family members of mainland Chinese spouses live there, facing forced eviction, hardship and nowhere else to go. Opinion submission: The NCC should not become a sacrificial pawn in an extended round of political bickeringhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764009https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764009Fri, 31 Jul 2026 06:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan’s NCC is mired in a personnel deadlock amid political fighting between the ruling and opposition camps. It may be unable to operate normally from August 1, affecting the review and decisions on multiple important cases. Opinion submission: High-dividend ETFs vs. AI-themed ETFs—which will prevail?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764010https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764010Fri, 31 Jul 2026 06:25:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Retail investors are shifting from high-dividend ETFs to AI-themed ETFs. Based on the 5-layer structure of the AI industry, the article selects 44 stocks using criteria including asset size and number of beneficiaries, and presents practical investment strategies. Chien Hai-ping’s book review: Reading Chou Chien-hsin’s graphic novel Paper Frog: Goodbye, 1987—Taiwan’s lost historyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764011https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764011Fri, 31 Jul 2026 06:20:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Chou Chien-hsin has released the graphic novel Paper Frog: Goodbye, 1987, using a cross-generational narrative to explore Taiwan’s history and the White Terror. The work is also connected to an upcoming 公視台語台 series, prompting deep reflection on Taiwanese identity. 〈Precious metals after the close〉Dollar weakens, inflation eases; gold prices rise for a second straight dayhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764100https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764100Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:53:15 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Gold prices rose for 2 consecutive days amid a weaker U.S. dollar and easing inflation. Uncertainty over Fed policy is bolstering investor demand for gold. Microsoft and Meta stocks tell different stories, perfectly illustrating how the market values AI investmenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764101https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764101Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:33:22 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Microsoft and Meta are both investing in AI data centers, but the market reaction to each is sharply different. Microsoft is winning praise for clear monetization and cash flow, while Meta faces doubts over ballooning spending and shrinking cash flow. Micron surges 18% as one comment from Samsung ignites a broad memory-stock reboundhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764102https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764102Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:30:34 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Samsung said the memory chip supply shortage would continue until 2028, restoring market confidence. Shares of Micron and SK hynix surged in response. Fed’s anti-inflation credibility questioned as 30-year Treasury yield hovers near its 2007 highhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764103https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764103Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:10:49 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The yield on 30-year U.S. Treasuries climbed to 5.21%, hovering at its highest level since 2007. Markets are questioning the Fed’s resolve to curb inflation, and investors are demanding a higher term premium to hold long-term bonds. SanDisk surges nearly 26%, its biggest one-day gain since January, but July could still be its worst on recordhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764104https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764104Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:10:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網SanDisk shares surged 25.99%, marking their biggest single-day gain since January, but are forecast to fall 45% for July overall, potentially making it the worst monthly performance on record. Expectations of sustained semiconductor demand fueled the rebound. 〈New York forex market〉Dollar weakens, yen suddenly surges; market suspects Japanese government interventionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764105https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764105Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:06:58 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The U.S. dollar fell and the yen surged. Markets suspect intervention by the Japanese government. The currency market is seeing major moves ahead of the Bank of Japan’s policy decision. 700,000 South Korean retail investors hammered by leveraged blowups! KOSPI falls 40% for the month as government rushes out five “market rescue” measureshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1763938https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1763938Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:00:05 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網A crash in leveraged ETFs in South Korea caused about 700,000 retail investors to incur losses, while the KOSPI fell 40%. The government announced emergency market rescue measures. This is the most serious market crisis since 2008. Microsoft earnings bolster AI outlook; Micron and SanDisk soar as chip stocks stage a broad reboundhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1763939https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1763939Fri, 31 Jul 2026 06:48:57 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網マイクロソフトの最新決算がAI投資の持続性を示し、米国半導体・ストレージ株が全面高。資本支出増と正のフリーキャッシュフロー見通しが市場の信頼を回復させた。 〈Earnings〉Explosive AWS growth helps Amazon Q2 profit rise more than 3 times; shares surge 9% after hourshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1763940https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1763940Fri, 31 Jul 2026 06:40:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Amazon’s profits surged to more than 3 times their year-earlier level in the second quarter of 2026, driven by AWS and returns on AI investment. Its shares rose more than 9%, far exceeding market expectations. 〈Earnings〉Cook’s final report as CEO delivers mixed news! Apple Q3 revenue beats expectations, but services and Greater China disappoint; shares plunge after hourshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1763941https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1763941Fri, 31 Jul 2026 06:36:13 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Apple revenue beat expectations in the final quarter of CEO Cook’s tenure, but its shares fell amid slowing growth in services and Greater China. iPhone and Mac performed well. AI and memory chip stocks rebound strongly as market points to Situational Awareness completing its sell-offhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1763942https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1763942Fri, 31 Jul 2026 06:30:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The surge in AI and memory-related semiconductor stocks is thought to have been driven by the easing of selling pressure after Situational Awareness, a hedge fund founded by a former OpenAI researcher, sold its entire stock holdings. The move affected market sentiment and spurred a rebound. 〈U.S. stocks after the close〉Microsoft sets record for the largest one-day market-cap gain globally; Nasdaq ends six straight losing sessions, while Philadelphia Semiconductor Index surges more than 8%https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1763943https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1763943Fri, 31 Jul 2026 06:18:18 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網マイクロソフトの好決算と半導体株の反発により、米国株が大幅反発。ナスダックは6日続落から脱却し、フィラデルフィア半導体指数が8%超上昇。 〈Key news before Taiwan stocks open〉Night-session TAIEX futures signal a rebound, rising more than 1400 points; unusually, 2 central bank directors directly take a hawkish stancehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1763944https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1763944Fri, 31 Jul 2026 06:10:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網 搶回AI封裝話語權！傳台積電研發「類EMIB」封裝技術 攜手欣興抗衡英特爾https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1763791https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1763791Fri, 31 Jul 2026 06:00:05 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網台積電と欣興電子が、インテルのEMIB技術に対抗する「類EMIB」封裝技術の開発を共同で進めている。AIチップ需要の高まりにより先進封裝がボトルネックとなる中、台積電は技術的優位性を維持するための布石を打っている。 【Yuan Chih-feng’s column】Mainland Chinese funds have been net sellers of Hong Kong stocks for 6 consecutive dayshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1763792https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1763792Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:50:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Southbound funds were net sellers of Hong Kong stocks for 6 consecutive trading days as markets diverged. The Hang Seng Index edged up, while the tech index fell. Concerns over slowing economic growth are making investors more cautious. 〈Energy after the close〉Saudi Arabia proposes Red Sea escort alliance; oil prices top $93 intraday before turning lower, while market keeps close watch on the Strait of Hormuzhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1763793https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1763793Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:46:36 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Saudi Arabia proposed a multilateral defense alliance to ensure the safety of Red Sea shipping routes, but the U.S.-Iran standoff over the Strait of Hormuz is destabilizing oil prices. Geopolitical risks are dominating markets. German child and youth institution hit by floods receives rebuilding funds; largest donation comes from Taiwanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764307https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764307Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:44:01 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 亞馬遜 reports strong cloud results, while 蘋果 revenue growth slows as it awaits Siri AIhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764279https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764279Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:26:31 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Good morning, World》Cabinet approves Siraya as the 17th Indigenous group; people can register their status starting in mid-Augusthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764272https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764272Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:24:05 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA AI model competition heats up as OpenAI cuts GPT-5.6 priceshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764273https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764273Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:21:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Power demand rises at Dresden chip campus; new grid plans spark residents’ backlashhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764266https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764266Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:12:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 微軟 rises, Meta falls; returns on AI investment and cash flow become market focushttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764229https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764229Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:07:52 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA U.S. media: 台積電 and 景碩 team up to develop advanced packaging technologyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764227https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764227Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:01:49 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA U.S. plans $874 million in funding for 7 semiconductor companies to strengthen AI chip research and developmenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764162https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764162Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:56:47 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Hundreds of migrants enter Spain’s North African territory in a single day; government deploys troops to maintain securityhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764093https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764093Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:43:43 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Senior U.S. and Chinese officials speak ahead of Trump-Xi meeting in September; Washington hopes Beijing will honor trade and economic commitmentshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764075https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1764075Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:15:40 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 微軟 earnings boost shares more than 15%, marking the best single-day performance in nearly 18 yearshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1763937https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1763937Fri, 31 Jul 2026 06:53:38 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA New wildfire on Spain’s border burns 11,000 hectares; 800 people evacuated urgentlyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1763926https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1763926Fri, 31 Jul 2026 06:33:35 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Saudi Arabia forms maritime defense alliance to ensure safe passage through the Bab el-Mandeb Straithttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1763915https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1763915Fri, 31 Jul 2026 06:08:32 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Saudi Arabia forms defense alliance to escort shipping; international oil prices fluctuate and close lowerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1763790https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260731-06/index-en-p2.html#n1763790Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:49:30 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA