AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-01 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 4 of 6https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 268 items from 9 sources; Taiwan, 261 items from 10 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en High temperature information (臺北市)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777573https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777573Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:35:29 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心 Water Outage (Taichung City)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777575https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777575Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:20:02 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心 Water Outage (Tainan City)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777603https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777603Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:40:01 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心 停水（嘉義市,嘉義縣）https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777576https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777576Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:40:01 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心 Water outage (Yunlin County)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777577https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777577Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:20:01 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心 Water Outage (Hualien County)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777578https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777578Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:10:02 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心 Water Outage (Taichung City)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777584https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777584Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:30:01 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心 Water Outage (Tainan City)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777582https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777582Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:20:02 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心 Water Outage (Tainan City)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777581https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777581Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:20:02 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心 Water Outage (Tainan City)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777580https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777580Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:20:02 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心 Water Outage (Tainan City)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777579https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777579Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:20:02 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心 Water Outage (Taichung City)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777583https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777583Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:10:02 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心 Water outage (Taitung County)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777585https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777585Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:50:01 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心 Water outage (Chiayi County)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777606https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777606Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:30:01 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心 Water Outage (Taichung City)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777586https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777586Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:30:01 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心 Water outage (Yunlin County)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777587https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777587Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:50:01 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心 Water Outage (Taoyuan City)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777588https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777588Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:50:01 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心 Water outage (Yilan County)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777589https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777589Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:40:02 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心 Water outage (Yunlin County)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777593https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777593Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:00:01 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心 Water outage (Yunlin County)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777592https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777592Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:00:01 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心 Water outage (Yunlin County)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777591https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777591Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:00:01 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心 Water Outage (Nantou County)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777590https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777590Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:00:01 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心 Water Outage (Tainan City)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777595https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777595Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:10:02 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心 Water Outage (Tainan City)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777594https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777594Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:10:02 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心 17 Chinese military aircraft and vessels operate around Taiwan; military keeps close watchhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1778342https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1778342Sat, 01 Aug 2026 11:43:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taipei's Aug. 13 resilience exercise to suspend bus serviceshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1778343https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1778343Sat, 01 Aug 2026 11:42:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Trump says damage to reflecting pool coating was caused by vandalism; U.S. Justice Department says it was a construction defecthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1778334https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1778334Sat, 01 Aug 2026 11:38:13 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA LPGA Women's British Open: Hsu Wei-ling shoots 74, ties for 45th to make the cuthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1778331https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1778331Sat, 01 Aug 2026 11:29:11 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 內政部 steps up heat-safety measures; officers shorten outdoor deployments and prioritize shaded dutyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1778327https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1778327Sat, 01 Aug 2026 11:26:09 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Philippines sets territorial sea baselines around Democracy Reef; Chinese military responds with air and sea drillshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1778323https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1778323Sat, 01 Aug 2026 11:23:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 民進黨 Penghu chapter launches blood donation drive, with public office candidates taking parthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1778285https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1778285Sat, 01 Aug 2026 11:08:04 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Real-time land-title change alerts to prevent fraud; online applications via National Health Insurance cards addedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1778219https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1778219Sat, 01 Aug 2026 10:58:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Chang Chen-ao designated for assignment by MLB's 運動家隊; future uncertainhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1778152https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1778152Sat, 01 Aug 2026 10:49:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak leaves at least 10 missing; 3 bodies recoveredhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1778153https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1778153Sat, 01 Aug 2026 10:48:58 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Cultural Mid-Autumn Festival kicks off on the 15th, inviting public to discuss Taiwan's futurehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1778149https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1778149Sat, 01 Aug 2026 10:47:55 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Xi Jinping: Ensure the military remains forever under Party command and deepen the military's anti-corruption drivehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1778141https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1778141Sat, 01 Aug 2026 10:37:53 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Liu Zhuohao sends shockwaves through Taiwan politics; Taitung County race becomes a blue-green showdownhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1778142https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1778142Sat, 01 Aug 2026 10:36:51 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA More OpenAI AI agents breach defenses, intensifying the tug-of-war between security and competitionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1778137https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1778137Sat, 01 Aug 2026 10:32:49 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA On the 99th anniversary of 中共's military, China's defense minister says the system of the CMC chairman assuming responsibility must be implementedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1778133https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1778133Sat, 01 Aug 2026 10:26:47 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Worried inflation will remain high, 3 dissenting Fed officials call for rate hikeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1778116https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1778116Sat, 01 Aug 2026 10:11:44 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA US-China exchanges stabilize trade; head of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade leads delegation to the UShttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777967https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777967Sat, 01 Aug 2026 10:06:42 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 摩洛哥駐馬德里使館外反移民示威 西班牙護申根區https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777971https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777971Sat, 01 Aug 2026 10:04:40 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA FIFA abandons World Cup equity sale plan amid strong opposition from member associationshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777972https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777972Sat, 01 Aug 2026 10:04:38 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA From Yongkang Street to Seoul, a bowl of mango tofu pudding wins over Koreans' dessert-loving palateshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777303https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777303Sat, 01 Aug 2026 09:47:35 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Kaohsiung councilor Chen Ming-ze suspected of threatening 綠能業者 to extort bribes; detained and held incommunicadohttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777288https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777288Sat, 01 Aug 2026 09:29:33 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Former State Grid chairman Xin Baoan under investigation for alleged violationshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777281https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777281Sat, 01 Aug 2026 09:21:30 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Wu Derong: Low likelihood Typhoon Dolphin will hit northern Taiwan; monitoring still neededhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777282https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777282Sat, 01 Aug 2026 09:21:28 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA As AI enters classrooms, 全球中央 explores the front lines of the education revolutionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777277https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777277Sat, 01 Aug 2026 09:16:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Good morning, world: Taiwan stocks surge 3186.45 points, the biggest gain on record; fall 3006 points in Julyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777161https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777161Sat, 01 Aug 2026 08:55:05 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Large numbers of migrants surge into Spain's North African enclave; EU leaders issue repeated condemnationshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777162https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777162Sat, 01 Aug 2026 08:20:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA US media: 川普 orders new round of attacks on 伊朗, possibly as soon as the weekendhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777163https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777163Sat, 01 Aug 2026 08:07:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 美軍 F-35 crashes near a California base; pilot ejects, escapes and is taken to hospitalhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777164https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777164Sat, 01 Aug 2026 07:28:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 川普 accuses 伊朗 of reneging and threatens to hit them hard, leaving them unable to carry onhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777231https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777231Sat, 01 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Iran war escalates; oil prices post their biggest monthly gain since Marchhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777165https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777165Sat, 01 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Amazon earnings boost US stocks, which close higherhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777232https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777232Sat, 01 Aug 2026 06:29:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Magnitude 4.7 earthquake in Italy's Naples volcanic area; no major damage reported so farhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777233https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777233Sat, 01 Aug 2026 05:24:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 西班牙休達邊境移民闖關釀57死 逾4.8萬人返回摩洛哥https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777234https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777234Sat, 01 Aug 2026 04:22:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Authorize Ukraine to produce Patriot missiles? 川普: Under discussion, but unlikelyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777235https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777235Sat, 01 Aug 2026 03:39:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Chinese meg embassy project cleared by UK court, but appeal means construction cannot begin yethttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777236https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777236Sat, 01 Aug 2026 03:16:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 〈熱門股〉和泰車股價周漲逾1成 逆勢創近5個月高點https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1778157https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1778157Sat, 01 Aug 2026 11:04:08 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網和泰車 (2207-TW) rose more than 13% for the week, reaching a 5-month high of NT$573. Strong RAV4 sales, a recovery at Lexus and the consolidation of new businesses were contributing factors. 川普 administration takes stakes in 6 more chipmakers, expanding its investment portfolio to 30 companieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1778158https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1778158Sat, 01 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The Trump administration invested up to $874 million in 7 companies, including semiconductor firms, and acquired shares. Government investments in private companies have expanded to 30 companies, strengthening its role as a “national shareholder.” Unrealized gains of more than $70 billion on the Intel investment have drawn attention as a policy success story. Did Japan sell US Treasuries to defend the yen? Intervention estimated at $53 billion; 30-year yield hits its highest level since 2007https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1778159https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1778159Sat, 01 Aug 2026 10:30:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Japan carried out massive currency interventions to counter the weak yen and sold U.S. Treasuries. This sent long-term U.S. interest rates sharply higher and spread unease across global markets. AI duo fuel rally: Nasdaq rebounds 1%, rises for 2 straight days; Microsoft surges more than 21% for the weekhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1778160https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1778160Sat, 01 Aug 2026 10:20:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Strong results from Microsoft and Amazon boosted enthusiasm for AI stocks, lifting the Nasdaq for a second straight day. Microsoft surged 21.75% for the week, and market confidence in AI investment recovered. US stock market highlights, Aug. 1, 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1778161https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1778161Sat, 01 Aug 2026 10:13:25 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Micron shares turned lower after gains amid interest-rate concerns and profit-taking; SK Hynix saw price divergence in South Korea and the US; Apple warned that DRAM prices were unusually high. These developments reflect the tug-of-war between AI demand and macroeconomic risks. U.S. and Israel reportedly plan strikes on Iranian energy facilities, with action possible as early as this weekendhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1778162https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1778162Sat, 01 Aug 2026 10:10:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The United States and Israel are planning airstrikes targeting Iranian energy facilities, pending approval from President Trump. The uncertainty could have a major impact on the Middle East and energy markets if the strikes are carried out. Taiwan stocks’ wildest-ever rebound, a week of earnings briefings from heavyweight electronics stocks, and Taiwan’s Q2 GDP revised up to 12.92%: This week in reviewhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1778163https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1778163Sat, 01 Aug 2026 10:07:47 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Taiwan’s leading semiconductor companies accelerated AI investment, and the Taiex posted its biggest gain on record. The GDP growth forecast was also revised sharply higher. Apple says soaring memory prices are like a “once-in-a-century flood,” signaling DRAM market needs more suppliershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777418https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777418Sat, 01 Aug 2026 10:00:05 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Apple CEO Tim Cook described the sharp rise in DRAM prices as a “once-in-a-century flood,” voicing concern about market concentration. The remarks highlighted the serious pressure AI demand is putting on the semiconductor supply chain and drew attention across the industry. Hot stock: Dai Ling’s strong earnings provide a cushion, with foreign investors backing the stock; shares rise 7.42% for the week and climb above all moving averageshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777419https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777419Sat, 01 Aug 2026 09:51:35 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Vacuum metallized film maker 岱稜科技 reported strong results in 2026, buoyed by robust demand in North America’s trading card market. Revenue hit a record, shares gained 7.42% for the week and climbed above all moving averages, with net buying by foreign investors providing support. Hot stock: TSMC hits limit-up in rare move; 00631L surges 18.75% in a day to lead the entire markethttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777420https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777420Sat, 01 Aug 2026 09:49:27 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網On July 31, Taiwan’s stock market posted its biggest gain on record, and TSMC hit the daily limit for the first time in 6 years. Leveraged ETF “00631L” rose 18.75%, delivering the market’s top return. This reflects the strength of the AI supply chain and a market recovery led by large-cap stocks. SK Hynix shares in Korea soar 30% and hit limit-up, while ADRs fall 3.6%; AI buying shows divergencehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777421https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777421Sat, 01 Aug 2026 09:40:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網SK hynix shares in South Korea surged 30% in a single day, driving the KOSPI higher, while its ADR fell. The divergence in enthusiasm for AI-related stocks at home and abroad has raised concerns about market volatility. Hot stock: Accton’s 800G and 1.6T switches have strong fundamentals; investment trusts provide support as shares gain 12% in 2 dayshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777422https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777422Sat, 01 Aug 2026 09:38:47 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Shares of Taiwan network equipment maker 智邦 surged on strong demand for 800G and 1.6T high-speed switches. Investment trusts continued to add to their holdings, and the stock gained more than 12% in 2 days. Hot stock: Century Wind Power approaches peak wind farm construction, may enter floating platform market; shares gain more than 7% this week despite market volatilityhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777423https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777423Sat, 01 Aug 2026 09:33:51 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網世紀風電 (2072-TW) is entering the construction peak for offshore wind power phases 3-1 and 3-2, with possible participation in a floating platform for phase 3-3. Its shares rose more than 7% for the week, reflecting expectations for deepwater wind development in Taiwan. Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz hits another record low; Trump says he will keep hitting Iran until it “can’t take it anymore”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777424https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777424Sat, 01 Aug 2026 09:30:09 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen to a record low. U.S. President Trump stressed military pressure on Iran and offered no hope for a diplomatic solution, pointing to a prolonged crisis in the Middle East. Amazon receives $600 million in tariff refunds and will pass some of it on to consumershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777425https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777425Sat, 01 Aug 2026 09:20:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Amazon announced that it received about $600 million in tariff refunds and would return some of the money to consumers. The move follows a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that the Trump administration’s tariffs were unlawful and could have a ripple effect across the retail industry. Nvidia overtakes Apple again to reclaim title as world’s most valuable companyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777426https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777426Sat, 01 Aug 2026 09:10:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Nvidia shares rose, overtaking Apple to become the world’s most valuable company once again. The rise was driven by growing demand for AI chips and partnerships with cloud companies. Iran war disrupts supply chains; two major U.S. oil companies expect diesel prices to keep rising through the second half of the yearhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777071https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777071Sat, 01 Aug 2026 09:00:06 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網エクソンモービル and シェブロン warned that diesel prices could rise in the second half of the year, citing the situation in Iran and declining exports from China. They are maintaining high operating rates, but tight supply is expected to persist. Micron retreats after soaring 18% the previous day; shares plunge 5.9% Friday as rate-hike worries and profit-taking emergehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777072https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777072Sat, 01 Aug 2026 08:40:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網U.S. chipmaker Micron drew attention amid rising AI demand, but its shares plunged on concerns about higher interest rates and profit-taking. Volatility continues amid shifting supply and demand and macroeconomic conditions. Apple is assessing Chinese memory suppliers in hopes of easing supply and cost pressureshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777073https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777073Sat, 01 Aug 2026 08:30:05 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Apple is considering deals with Chinese memory makers 長鑫存儲 and 長江存儲 in response to rising memory prices. Its supply chain strategy is drawing attention, amid opposition from the U.S. Congress. SpaceX falls 20% below its IPO price to a record low; Starship’s heat shield is just one of many challengeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777074https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777074Sat, 01 Aug 2026 08:20:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網SpaceX shares fell about 20% from their IPO price, setting a new low. As technical challenges with Starship’s thermal protection system (TPS) draw attention, achieving reusability remains key to the business model. The AI spending spree reaches a turning point: combined market value swings at six tech giants approach $2 trillion in a weekhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777075https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777075Sat, 01 Aug 2026 08:10:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網After the earnings reports of the 6 largest U.S. tech companies, the market was divided over AI investment. Microsoft, Amazon and Alphabet significantly increased their market capitalizations on cloud growth, while Apple, Meta and Tesla fell. SpaceX’s first earnings report countdown: Morgan Stanley maintains $300 target, says AI value remains undervalued as the most dangerous moment approacheshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777076https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777076Sat, 01 Aug 2026 08:00:05 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網SpaceX will report its first earnings since going public on Aug. 4. Its share price has fallen by half from its high, and a large stock release is due on Aug. 6. Morgan Stanley said the value of its AI business is underestimated and maintained its $300 price target. After the close: Iran conflict hits shipping; oil prices surge more than 20% in a month, their biggest gain since Marchhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777077https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777077Sat, 01 Aug 2026 07:41:41 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East disrupted shipping, sending oil prices up more than 20% in July. Brent crude posted its biggest gain since March, as markets reacted sensitively to supply risks. WSJ: Trump orders fresh strikes on Iran, potentially beginning this weekend and lasting several dayshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777078https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777078Sat, 01 Aug 2026 07:20:25 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網U.S. President Trump ordered new military strikes against Iran. They are expected to begin over the weekend and continue for several days. The conflict over nuclear development and control of the strait is deepening, and the path to a diplomatic solution is narrowing. Brazil rolls out E32 gasoline policy, raising ethanol blend to 32% and officially launching a 180-day trialhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777079https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777079Sat, 01 Aug 2026 07:15:28 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Brazil launched its E32 policy on Aug. 1, requiring gasoline to be blended with 32% ethanol, in a 180-day trial. The aim is to boost energy independence and the biofuel industry, with gasoline imports expected to fall by about 900 million liters annually. After the close: Amazon surges more than 15%, Apple tumbles more than 7%; Nasdaq closes higher but posts its worst July performance since 2006https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777080https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777080Sat, 01 Aug 2026 07:02:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Amazon shares surged more than 15% on strong earnings, while Apple fell more than 7% on weak services performance. The Nasdaq rebounded, but July was its worst month since 2006. New York FX: Dollar falls more than 1% in July amid mixed signals from the Fed and inflation data; yen rises sharply for 2 straight dayshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777081https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777081Sat, 01 Aug 2026 07:00:06 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The U.S. dollar fell more than 1% in July, amid distrust of Fed policy and easing inflation. The yen rose for a second straight day on speculation about currency intervention. Markets are watching the outlook for monetary policy. After the close: Gold gains more than 1% in July, its best monthly performance since Februaryhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777082https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777082Sat, 01 Aug 2026 06:59:19 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Gold prices rose 1.1% in July, posting their best monthly return since February. Easing inflation reduced expectations of interest rate hikes, creating supportive conditions for the precious metals market. Trump: U.S. will “strike Iran hard,” vows to win the warhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777083https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777083Sat, 01 Aug 2026 06:00:08 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網U.S. President Trump said he would continue “fierce attacks” against Iran. He aims to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and to win the war, responding through both military action and diplomatic negotiations. The situation has major international implications. Who would benefit most if Tesla spun off its China business? The answer may be Elon Musk, not shareholdershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777084https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777084Sat, 01 Aug 2026 04:00:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Elon Musk denied reports that Tesla’s China business would be spun off, but the possibility of internal discussions has been suggested. The move is seen as a potential sign of plans for a merger with SpaceX. Are Fed rates still not high enough? Barkin admits there are solid reasons for a rate hikehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777085https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777085Sat, 01 Aug 2026 03:00:05 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網里奇蒙聯準銀行總裁巴金表示，目前利率是否已足以抑制通膨仍難以判斷，並指出進一步升息確實有理由，但6月通膨數據轉弱也可主張觀望。Fed維持利率在3.5%至3.75%，巴金對勞動市場轉強的看法持懷疑態度。 4 zodiac signs make the best husbands: “They earn money and care for the family, or they’re completely devoted to their wives”—marrying one means you’ve won for the rest of your life.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1778222https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1778222Sat, 01 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Men born under the zodiac signs of the dog, ox, pig or rabbit are said to be the “husbands who love their wives most” because of their sense of responsibility and compassion. Zodiac signs are only a guide, however; a successful marriage depends on mutual effort. Could military, public-sector and teaching pensions rise? Li Lai-hsi reveals the next move in the protest: the pension shortfall caused by excessive deductions means not just 2 years of underpayments.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1778223https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1778223Sat, 01 Aug 2026 10:48:32 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan’s legislature passed a bill to “halt pension cuts” at the end of 2025, and pension differences for about 180,000 retired military personnel, public servants and teachers were made up in Aug. 2026. However, 李來希 is seeking repayment of deductions from 2024 and 2025 and has vowed further protests. C羅 was once a playboy who rejected marriage! His fiancée Georgina’s “1 trick” completely changed him, and after 9 years together, they have pledged to spend their lives together.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777674https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777674Sat, 01 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo went from a former playboy to preparing for marriage after 9 years of dating Georgina. Her loving approach is said to have been key to his transformation. [The Journalist] Quanta’s stunning fundraising plan sends shares to limit-down: Why are Taiwan’s AI leaders “selling more but earning thinner margins”?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777675https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777675Sat, 01 Aug 2026 09:40:01 +0900Taiwan風傳媒廣達 announced an overseas capital increase of about 70.3 billion yen, but the market reaction was cool and its shares plunged. Amid growing demand for AI servers, the move highlighted the structural challenge of a widening gap between rising sales and profit margins. Taichung Green Museumbrary and Hanshin Arena lose out! Taiwan’s TOP 10 hottest new attractions and landmarks: “This one takes the crown,” visitors say, praising the convenient transport and saying it’s worth visiting again.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777676https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777676Sat, 01 Aug 2026 09:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A ranking analyzing online buzz about new tourist attractions and landmarks that opened in Taiwan from the second half of 2025 onward has been released. Taichung Green Museumbrary took the top spot, with many people praising its convenient transportation and saying they wanted to visit again. Behind the scenes: He’s on edge! Chiang Wan-an proposes a no-confidence motion, leaving a KMT heavyweight rattled.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777677https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777677Sat, 01 Aug 2026 09:20:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taipei Mayor 蔣萬安 led street protests over food safety issues and later called for a no-confidence motion, but his momentum is fading amid opposition from influential figures within his party. The developments could affect the political landscape. 2026 Kaohsiung seaside cafe guide: 11 hidden spots with ocean views, from Kaohsiung’s “Little Busan” to front-row cliffside seats—take in romantic sunsets all at once.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777171https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777171Sat, 01 Aug 2026 08:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A guide introduces 11 seaside cafes scattered along Kaohsiung’s coastal areas. They are attracting attention as spots where visitors can enjoy the charm of a port town and natural scenery. Commentary: Is the Taiwan Stock Exchange also “hiding the cards”? Market panic erupts as Taiwan stock market data updates stop—where is the professionalism?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777172https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777172Sat, 01 Aug 2026 08:20:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Taiwan Stock Exchange has stopped updating data on market margin maintenance ratios, prompting mounting criticism that it is “hiding information.” This has dealt a serious blow to market transparency and the credibility of regulators. Lee Chi-tse’s view: Fires on the Caspian Sea illuminate the Taiwan Strait—a warning bell for systemic warfare.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777174https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777174Sat, 01 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 《逐玉》 and 《子夜歸》 lose out! The TOP 10 list of Tian Xiwei’s best Chinese dramas is out, with the winner scoring as high as 8.2 and keeping viewers hooked after just 1 episode.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777173https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260801-09/index-en-p4.html#n1777173Sat, 01 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒