AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-02 09:00–12:00 JSThttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 49 items from 3 sources; Japan, 29 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en [Free admission] A summer festival at WHATAWON on Aug. 8 and 9 only! Fun for the whole family, including your dog, all day longhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788623https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788623Sun, 02 Aug 2026 11:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【楽天イーグルス】8/12（水）宮城県出身のプロゴルファー 大須賀 望選手がセレモニアルピッチに登場！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788624https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788624Sun, 02 Aug 2026 11:00:58 +0900JapanPR TIMES ProSales launches a sales task management feature to visualize sales activities and strengthen sales managementhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788626https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788626Sun, 02 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 衛星とカラテア、『TOKYO IDOL FESTIVAL 2026』SKY STAGEのトリが荒天で中止 “4人体制最後のTIF”を諦めきれず、急遽EBiS303で振替ライブを実施https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788625https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788625Sun, 02 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Build everything yourself, from 8 tentacles to the light-up units. The 54-page Japanese assembly manual for BLDB’s “Mecha Jellyfish” is completehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788567https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788567Sun, 02 Aug 2026 10:47:20 +0900JapanPR TIMES 『リアルまもる君と行く！第5回 宮古島市 17ENDハーフマラソンin伊良部島』オフィシャルツアーを販売開始《那覇発》♪スカイマーク公式ダイナミックパッケージ『たす旅』では直前割SALE実施中！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788502https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788502Sun, 02 Aug 2026 10:39:30 +0900JapanPR TIMES [3-minute walk from Yoyogi-Hachiman Station] Storage facility “Spera Lab Yoyogi-Hachiman” to open on Sept. 1, 2026!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788503https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788503Sun, 02 Aug 2026 10:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESStorage facility “Spera Lab Yoyogi-Hachiman” will open in Shibuya, Tokyo, on Sept. 1, 2026. With contactless service and rentals available for as little as 1 hour, it meets storage needs in urban areas. 【楽天お買い物マラソン8/4～】全品30％オフクーポン配布！植物性100％、乳・卵不使用のヴィーガンスイーツ＆フードが2日間限定でお得に｜MERCY Vegan Factory 楽天市場店https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788496https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788496Sun, 02 Aug 2026 10:27:51 +0900JapanPR TIMES [This summer! A music festival meets a Bon dance party in Yaizu, Shizuoka Prefecture. The summer nights in Yaizu will be at their hottest for 2 days.] BON BON BON 2026 Bon Festival Bonpa: Early-bird tickets on sale at a discount through Aug. 9!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788497https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788497Sun, 02 Aug 2026 10:20:19 +0900JapanPR TIMES 株式会社SHO-SAN to exhibit at the “Startup Internship Festival 2026,” hosted by 東京都https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788481https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788481Sun, 02 Aug 2026 10:14:14 +0900JapanPR TIMES 夏の福袋「初めて知った」が68.3％。購入意向は約3割、定着にはまだ時間が必要かhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788483https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788483Sun, 02 Aug 2026 10:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Oct. 2 (Fri.) at 19:30] Accelerating business deals and collaborations in the second half of the year—“Community Sponsor Networking Event” brings about 85 business owners and marketers together in Shibuya!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788482https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788482Sun, 02 Aug 2026 10:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES A pop-up by <トウフ トウキョウ>, a pioneer in upcycled bonsai art, will be held for 1 week only, from Wed., 8/5, at Center Park / The Stage 5 on the 5th floor of the main building of 伊勢丹 Shinjuku Store!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788493https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788493Sun, 02 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Did you know⁈ Amami Oshima is a World Natural Heritage site! Why not visit Amami Oshima on a tour with an accompanying guide?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788492https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788492Sun, 02 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES “Goddess of Victory: NIKKE” x the “Persona” series collaboration announced! 3 titles are joining: “Persona 3 Reload,” “Persona 4 Golden” and “Persona 5 Royal”!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788491https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788491Sun, 02 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES —The birth of innovative, rich honey beauty*1—“&honey” launches “&honey Rich,” a new series that repairs hair damage with about 20 trillion honey keratin*2 units※1, on Aug. 26, 2026 (Wed.)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788490https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788490Sun, 02 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [阪神梅田本店] PARCELLE JEWELRY Umeda store announces its August jewelry eventshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788489https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788489Sun, 02 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES New! Clear beige lenses with a luminous, translucent look from “Sunshine Megane”!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788488https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788488Sun, 02 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES To celebrate the release of the digital single “On My Road -Stadium ver.-”! A Travis Japan listening party will be held on AWA Lounge, with members appearing in real time!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788487https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788487Sun, 02 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES JO1’s Junki Kono reveals Kego Sato’s lavish celebrity stories, drawing laughter in the studio! Izumi Mori opens up about nearly becoming estranged from her strict father and the realities of raising children … What decision will Lara, a medical student prodigy fluent in 9 languages, make about her future?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788486https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788486Sun, 02 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES The theme song CD for “Kakusei Hunter Omega Horn” will be released on Wednesday, September 9!!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788485https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788485Sun, 02 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES The original-art exhibition marking the 20th anniversary of “Hetalia,” to be held in Tokyo and Osaka this fall, has finally unveiled its group key visual drawn by Hidekazu Himaruya and the bonus item designs! Advance lottery sales for the Tokyo venue also begin today!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788484https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788484Sun, 02 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES We do not list jobs paying less than 1,500 yen per hour. “ラクチー,” a flexible-work service featuring only high-paying jobs, launches nationwidehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788356https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788356Sun, 02 Aug 2026 09:40:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【81% have experienced weight regain】What repeated dieting really looks like: Survey on ideal weight-loss goals and demand for medical weight losshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788355https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788355Sun, 02 Aug 2026 09:40:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES The red yeast rice incident was a man-made disaster caused by a chain of misunderstandings (ignorance) about microbiology, food hygiene and administrative procedures.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788357https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788357Sun, 02 Aug 2026 09:30:32 +0900JapanPR TIMES A new way to enjoy a cool summer moment at a retro coffee shop. Hakuen Coffee’s “coffee shop shaved ice” arrives for a limited summer runhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788347https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788347Sun, 02 Aug 2026 09:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESHakuen Coffee Shop has launched “coffee shop shaved ice” for a limited summer run. Made with homemade syrup and pure ice, it offers a new summer experience in a retro setting. “整体LIGHT 仙台ハピナ名掛丁店,” a 4-minute walk from Sendai Station, surpasses 400 Google reviewshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788350https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788350Sun, 02 Aug 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES“整体LIGHT 仙台ハピナ名掛丁店,” a 4-minute walk from Sendai Station, has surpassed 400 Google reviews. Its attentive care for concerns including stiff shoulders, neck pain and posture has earned praise. Shinker Co., Ltd. appoints Tomohiko Nanami as advertising division head and Hamamatsu branch manager. Strengthening its marketing structure to “pursue business results, not advertising results”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788349https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788349Sun, 02 Aug 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESShinker has appointed Mr. Tomohiko Nanami as advertising division head and Hamamatsu branch manager. The move aims to strengthen a marketing structure directly linked to business results and accelerate support for the growth of regional companies. 広報の成果は“戦略の違い”から始まる！広報のプロが使い分ける、2つの戦略を解説≪【広報上級者向けスキル】「戦略広報」と「戦略PR」、似て非なる2つ違いとは？≫ 動画公開キャンペーンhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788348https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788348Sun, 02 Aug 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESTakehisa Inoue of the Curry Research Institute has released a video explaining the difference between “strategic public relations” and “strategic PR” for advanced PR professionals. A lottery campaign for free classes is also being held for viewers. Han Kuang 42 live-fire exercise begins on the 5th: key points at a glancehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788635https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788635Sun, 02 Aug 2026 11:46:50 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Rubio: Opposes coercive changes to the status quo; a US-China conflict would endanger the worldhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788636https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788636Sun, 02 Aug 2026 11:45:48 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Education Ministry adds 5 digital demonstration sites to teach older adults about technologyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788637https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788637Sun, 02 Aug 2026 11:44:45 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 許汶而 overcomes poisonous jellyfish and pulmonary edema to cross the North Channel, becoming Taiwan’s 1sthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788633https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788633Sun, 02 Aug 2026 11:39:43 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 澎湖望安7旬婦頭部外傷 海巡馳援後送就醫https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788634https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788634Sun, 02 Aug 2026 11:37:41 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 8/13 Taipei 2026 urban resilience exercise to include first-ever mobile network speed reductionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788632https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788632Sun, 02 Aug 2026 11:31:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA A bountiful land caught between great powers: Cambodia’s beauty and sorrowhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788630https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788630Sun, 02 Aug 2026 11:27:09 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Cuba’s power grid fails again, plunging 1/3 of the country’s provinces into a major blackouthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788631https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788631Sun, 02 Aug 2026 11:24:37 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 台中機場國際線增加 旅遊業者：出團量成長近8成https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788629https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788629Sun, 02 Aug 2026 11:22:34 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Vice president meets visiting delegation from 全美州檢察長協會, hopes to further deepen Taiwan-US cooperationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788627https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788627Sun, 02 Aug 2026 11:15:32 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Shooting at Idaho fast-food restaurant leaves at least 3 dead and multiple people injuredhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788628https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788628Sun, 02 Aug 2026 11:08:30 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 台電 completes Xiongji 三、四 transmission lines; power supply to Nanzi Park rises to more than 1000MWhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788505https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788505Sun, 02 Aug 2026 10:53:28 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 8 Chinese naval vessels near Taiwan, 3 sorties by Chinese aircraft crossing the Taiwan Strait median line; 國軍 monitoringhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788506https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788506Sun, 02 Aug 2026 10:52:25 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Tourist plane crashes at Peru’s Nazca Lines, killing 13; Italian, German and Spanish tourists on boardhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788504https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788504Sun, 02 Aug 2026 10:46:23 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Heat wave fuels wildfires; Greece urgently evacuates residents as fires flare up again in France and Spainhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788499https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788499Sun, 02 Aug 2026 10:34:21 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Hsu Wei-Ling rebounds with a 69; sits 16th after 3 rounds of the Women’s British Openhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788500https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788500Sun, 02 Aug 2026 10:32:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Mixed-race men’s basketball standout Chen Carter loves playing 2K, reveals he drinks bubble tea every dayhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788501https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788501Sun, 02 Aug 2026 10:28:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Mixed-race Chen Carter gets passport in 7 hours, says representing Taiwan fulfills a dreamhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788498https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788498Sun, 02 Aug 2026 10:25:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan-US mixed-race player Chen Carter overcame difficulties with his passport application and is confirmed to represent Taiwan at the U18 Asian Cup men’s basketball tournament. The move strengthens Taiwan’s roster as the team aims to qualify for the U19 World Cup. 委內瑞拉政府 and 反對派 to begin in-person political transition talks next weekhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788495https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788495Sun, 02 Aug 2026 10:16:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 台糖：5月即拒收中聯超標粗油 非食安法通報義務人https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788494https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788494Sun, 02 Aug 2026 10:14:10 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA台糖 announced that, regarding the oil product issue involving 中聯油脂, it had rejected the problematic ingredient after it failed an advance inspection. It stressed that it was not subject to a legal reporting requirement. Taiwanese imagery appears at Stockholm Pride parade, showcasing democracy and diversityhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788480https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788480Sun, 02 Aug 2026 10:07:08 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Migrant surge in North African 休達 leaves 67 dead; 西班牙 installs floating barriers to stop crossingshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788358https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788358Sun, 02 Aug 2026 09:56:05 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA NSYO國家青年交響樂團 performs in Fukuoka, creating music with passionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788359https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788359Sun, 02 Aug 2026 09:54:03 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA More than 50,000 Taiwanese study-abroad students; Vietnamese official praises quality education as a popular choicehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788354https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788354Sun, 02 Aug 2026 09:39:01 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Wu Der-rong: Super Typhoon Dolphin cannot be taken lightly; rain expected in northern Taiwan from the 7thhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788353https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788353Sun, 02 Aug 2026 09:33:58 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Cyberattacks on U.S. water systems spread; Michigan reports incidents after Minnesotahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788352https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788352Sun, 02 Aug 2026 09:16:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA China's AI diplomacy could create a technology trap; experts urge U.S. to counter it with partners such as Taiwanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788351https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788351Sun, 02 Aug 2026 09:10:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 東興國小 girls' basketball team wins 4 straight in Finland, advances to championship gamehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788226https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788226Sun, 02 Aug 2026 08:53:51 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA The U.S.-China-Russia space showdown: Is the space nuclear arms race restarting? BBC: How satellites became the first strike in modern warfarehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788568https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788568Sun, 02 Aug 2026 10:30:28 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Don’t put leftover toast straight in the refrigerator! An insider shares 1 proper storage tip to keep it crispy outside and soft inside, like freshly baked, even after a long timehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788569https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788569Sun, 02 Aug 2026 10:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Government set to hand out a big bonus! Eligible people across Taiwan will automatically receive 60000 yuan each year; details on future payments and timinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788570https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788570Sun, 02 Aug 2026 10:15:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒On July 24, 2026, Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan passed the “台湾児少成長及び未来口座条例,” introducing a new child-rearing support program known as the “666 Plan.” It covers all children under 18 and provides up to 1.14 million yen in government support, making it a major social development. No need to pay extra to upgrade to business class! 8 hidden free services in economy class, including extra meals and internet access at no costhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788422https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788422Sun, 02 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The US travel magazine Travel+Leisure introduced 8 little-known in-flight services available for free, even in economy class. The key to success is making requests politely and at the right time. Does the Chinese Communist Party have a “formula” for taking Taiwan by force? U.S. think tank experts reveal 八 key variables in Xi Jinping’s decision-makinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788421https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788421Sun, 02 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Experts at a US think tank outlined 8 factors for assessing whether China might use force against Taiwan. US-China tensions and Taiwan’s political climate are heightening tensions. Store water now! Major water outages tomorrow in 8 counties and cities, with no water from early morning; check outage times and areas for your home with one clickhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788420https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788420Sun, 02 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Scheduled water cuts will be implemented in parts of 8 counties and cities in Taiwan on August 3, 2026. Residents are being urged to store water in advance and manage their facilities. The aim is to stabilize public infrastructure. U.S.-China tech war heats up! Trump imposes ban to contain China’s “humanoid robots,” making Musk and Tesla key winnershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788423https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788423Sun, 02 Aug 2026 09:45:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The United States banned imports of Chinese-made humanoid robots, as the Trump administration strengthened protections for domestic industry. As 特スラ’s Musk draws attention with the development of Optimus, technological competition with Chinese companies is intensifying. [The Journalist] “Eating meat and drinking soup” exposes Jensen Huang’s capital maneuvering and the unspoken challenges facing Taiwan’s AI supply chainhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788424https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788424Sun, 02 Aug 2026 09:40:01 +0900Taiwan風傳媒広達 issued GDS worth 70 billion yen, sending its share price plunging. This symbolizes the contradiction facing Taiwanese AI server contract manufacturers: rising revenue alongside falling profit margins. The backdrop is the aggressive procurement strategy of NVIDIA, led by Jensen Huang. Never put this 1 type of clothing in the washing machine! Experts reveal 5 major usage taboos: clothes can be easily damaged and appliance lifespan shortenedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788426https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788426Sun, 02 Aug 2026 09:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Experts warned against 5 practices involving washing machines’ abnormal vibration. Users should take care, as everyday habits can affect the lifespan of household appliances. After Hours International | Are Kimi K3 and DeepSeek changing the money-burning game? Yang Kuang-lei reveals the new semiconductor landscape: U.S. makes the brains VS China makes the bodyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788425https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788425Sun, 02 Aug 2026 09:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Former 台積電 R&D director Yang Kuang-lei says the U.S.-China tech war has split the global semiconductor and AI industries into two systems: the U.S. controls advanced technology and design, while China develops independent supply chains and integrated applications. This shift affects global capital allocation and technology road maps. Rumors of “Hu Jintao’s death” go viral, triggering a search frenzy! From being “escorted out” of the 20th Party Congress to food-poisoning suspicions, Qin Feng denies account was hijackedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788427https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788427Sun, 02 Aug 2026 09:25:32 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Online rumors suggesting the death of former Chinese President Hu Jintao spread, and searches surged. Media personality 秦楓 denied impersonating an account. Official media have not reported the rumors. Behind the scenes | Trouble brewing for the KMT in Hsinchu County! A major female figure is the biggest land mine, and some remain furioushttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788428https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788428Sun, 02 Aug 2026 09:20:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A fierce internal fight erupted in the KMT’s Hsinchu County primary. Hsu Hsin-ying narrowly beat Chen Chien-hsien to win the nomination, but factional rifts remain unresolved. 四 major factors are clouding the election and could affect subsequent unity and the party’s chances of winning. Hsu Chien-hung column: Revisiting the clash between the “China Lobby” and the “China bloc”—starting with “The Senator from Formosa”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788287https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788287Sun, 02 Aug 2026 08:10:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Hsu Chien-hung’s column analyzes the Cold War-era rivalry between the U.S. “China Lobby” and “China bloc,” focusing on Senator Nolan’s support for Chiang Kai-shek and his change of thinking in later life, highlighting the complexity of U.S.-China-Taiwan relations. One person saves the whole village! Microsoft shares surge 21% in a week after upbeat earnings; these “Microsoft-heavy ETFs” soar toohttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788507https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788507Sun, 02 Aug 2026 10:52:47 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Following 微軟’s strong financial results, its shares rose at least 21% for the week, and related ETFs also gained. Confidence in the sustainability of AI investment is supporting the market. 鴻勁’s CPO optoelectronic co-testing equipment to begin shipping in October, becoming a new growth driver next yearhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788508https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788508Sun, 02 Aug 2026 10:23:12 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網 Memory prices are soaring, but that hasn’t stopped AI from entering the agentic era: RTX Spark is driving explosive growth in PC output value against the trend.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788509https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788509Sun, 02 Aug 2026 10:10:05 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網As AI evolves toward agentic systems, the RTX Spark chip is accelerating edge AI processing. Signs of growth in the PC industry are emerging even as memory prices soar. 華碩, 技嘉 and others are benefiting from new products. 迅得’s Q3 revenue remains strong, with another year of growth and a new annual high expected; estimated profit growth is set to accelerate.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788360https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788360Sun, 02 Aug 2026 09:51:49 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網迅得機械’s revenue reached 1.824 billion yuan in Q2 2026, a record high, driven by momentum in both semiconductor and PCB equipment. Full-year revenue is expected to grow 10-15% year over year. The company’s Zhongli Xinsheng plant is operating at full capacity, and profit growth is expected to outpace revenue growth. Preparing for the AI power surge! Experts explain how behind-the-meter energy storage can help Taiwanese businesses “shave peaks and fill valleys.”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788361https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788361Sun, 02 Aug 2026 09:42:59 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網To meet rising electricity demand driven by the spread of AI, Taiwanese companies are accelerating the adoption of behind-the-meter energy storage. 馮熾煒 of 安永 has stressed its importance. Sustainability report submission deadline looms! The Taipei Exchange says disclosing green revenue can earn companies points in evaluations.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788362https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788362Sun, 02 Aug 2026 09:10:45 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The Taipei Exchange requires listed companies to submit their 114 annual sustainability reports by the end of August 115, and has launched a new digital ESG platform to help companies prepare them more efficiently. Disclosing green revenue can earn points in evaluations, strengthening incentives for sustainable business practices. The PC industry is poised for a turnaround in the second half, with the price-hike peak falling in the third quarter as commercial procurement gets underway.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788363https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788363Sun, 02 Aug 2026 09:09:24 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The PC industry is approaching a turning point in the second half of the year, with earnings expected to improve as commercial procurement gathers pace and high-value-added AI devices are launched. 宏碁, 微星, 華碩 and others are tapping new demand with edge AI products. Reuters: China’s military is using OpenAI and Anthropic models for distillation to develop AI.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788227https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-09/index-en.html#n1788227Sun, 02 Aug 2026 09:00:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網A Reuters investigation found that Chinese military researchers are using outputs from US AI models through “model distillation” to accelerate domestic AI development. This is adding new tension to the US-China competition in AI technology.