# AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-04 00:00–03:00 JST One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 21 items from 3 sources; Japan, 6 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link. ## Netflix近年必看獨家影集TOP10！《魷魚遊戲》《奧術》都輸了，冠軍陪觀眾走過10年 - Published: 2026-08-04T01:30:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11153631 - anchor: #n1804488 - Companies mentioned: Netflix、imdb Facts: - 《Squid ## Top 10 Highest-Rated Dramas Starring Zeng Shunxi Revealed: Lin Jiang Xian and The Story of Farming Both Lose Out, as the 8.5-Rated Masterpiece Takes the Crown—Too Good to Miss - Published: 2026-08-04T01:00:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11153451 - anchor: #n1803227 - Companies mentioned: 豆瓣、溫瑞安、南派三叔、幽靈姐妹、安星醫院 Facts: - Lin Jiang Xian is a period fantasy drama blending romance, fate and conflict among immortal sects. Zeng Shunxi plays the aloof and powerful Bai Jiu Si, the Great Accomplishment Mystic Venerable, who becomes entangled in a repeatedly fraught relationship with Hua Ruyue, played by Bai Lu. Bai Jiu Si appears aloof and emotionally restrained, but repeatedly loses his composure around Hua Ruyue. The twists and turns in their love and hate are also the show’s main draw. - I Met You in Hong Kong is set against the backdrop of Hong Kong urban legends and blends campus life, suspense, horror and mental illness. Zeng Shunxi plays Li Jia, a young man who moves to Hong Kong to study. Haunted by his family’s medical history and childhood trauma, he often sees things he cannot explain. As he and his friends investigate a string of strange incidents, the line between reality and hallucination gradually blurs. - Line Walker 3 continues the series’ signature mix of police and criminal conflict, undercover agents and gang rivalries, with the story unfolding around the competing schemes of police and criminal groups. Zeng Shunxi plays Yin Tianxia, an undercover police officer codenamed Madman, who appears carefree, ## Did 台糖 violate “Lai Ching-te’s Tainan Self-Government Ordinance” by failing to report toxic oil? Huang Yang-ming: Is President Lai contradicting Mayor Lai? - Published: 2026-08-04T00:27:44+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153724 - anchor: #n1803228 - Companies mentioned: 台糖、中聯油脂、福懋興 台糖5月發現中聯毒油原料苯駢芘超標卻未通報，媒體人黃揚明指出，依賴清德任內制定的台南食安自治條例，台糖有通報義務，質疑當局打臉自身法規。 ## Can High-Dividend Stocks Really Save You in a Market Crash? Ruan Mu-hua Explains the Real Value of Monthly-Payout ETFs: No Need to Sell at a Loss to Pay the Mortgage - Published: 2026-08-03T23:12:10+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153720 - anchor: #n1803101 Amid sharp swings in Taiwan stock prices, financial expert 阮慕驊 said the true value of monthly dividend ETF 00929 lies in its “cash-flow function for avoiding stop-loss sales.” He stressed that its high dividend yield is merely a result of falling share prices, while diversification and structural design are essential. ## Fulfilling Dreams Abroad: Kaohsiung Youth Visit Japan to Learn About Regional Revitalization, Explore 1300-Year-Old Washi Craft and Gain Local Innovation Insights - Published: 2026-08-03T22:15:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153730 - anchor: #n1803234 A 15-member team of young people led by the Kaohsiung City Government’s Youth Bureau completed an 18-day local revitalization internship in Mino City and Mutsu City, Japan. They studied traditional crafts and regional development policies and presented their findings. ## KMT Military Faction Unites in Hsinchu County; KMT Vice Chairman Chi Lin-lien Vows Full Support for Hsu Hsin-ying - Published: 2026-08-03T21:47:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153728 - anchor: #n1803239 KMT Vice Chairman Chi Lin-lien led military faction groups in backing Hsu Hsin-ying’s Hsinchu County magistrate bid, showcasing the party’s internal unity. He stressed that the party would unite behind the winner of the primary, and members expressed high morale. ## Chen Yongzheng Invited to Teach Self-Defense at Government Agencies, Thanks Huang Yuren and Lin Ziyi for Key Behind-the-Scenes Guidance - Published: 2026-08-03T21:33:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153729 - anchor: #n1803241 Self-defense instructor 陳勇正 gave a lecture at a public institution and expressed his gratitude to 黃育仁 and 林姿儀 for their guidance. He stressed the importance of responding to crises and defending oneself within the bounds of the law. ## Peanuts Aren’t the Only Risk: Doctor Warns of Mold Hotspots in Ice Makers and Washing Machines; Heating May Not Remove Toxins - Published: 2026-08-03T21:32:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153725 - anchor: #n1803242 Taiwan’s hot, humid summers pose a risk of mold toxins not only in peanuts and nuts but also in household appliances such as ice makers and washing machines. Dr. Wang Weiquan, director of Chao Quan Neng Clinic, warned that some toxins can withstand high temperatures, and said cleaning and keeping appliances dry are more important than panic. ## Golden Melody Award-Winning Singer Sun Shu-mei Appears at MB3928’s Xinban Store Opening, Shares Tips for Smooth Makeup and Healthy Skin - Published: 2026-08-03T21:27:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153727 - anchor: #n1803244 Golden Melody Award-winning singer Sun Shu-mei attended the opening of MB3928’s Xinban store and shared her personal skincare and makeup tips. The brand’s first franchise store marks a step toward standardized service and market expansion. ## Mobile Governance Inspection Visits Zhonghe; Hou You-yi: We Will Continue Improving Local Infrastructure - Published: 2026-08-03T19:45:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153721 - anchor: #n1803123 New Taipei Mayor Hou Yu-ih inspected dynamic testing on the MRT Wanda-Zhonghe Line and confirmed progress on construction in the Zhonghe area. In discussions with local township chiefs, he emphasized efforts to promote future regional development. ## AI’s Spending Spree Is Just Beginning: Tech Industry Could Borrow $500 Billion More to Buy Chips - Published: 2026-08-04T02:00:04+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網 - Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6557787 - anchor: #n1804428 - Companies mentioned: Amazon、Microsoft、Google、OpenAI、Anthropic、博通 AIデータセンター建設のため、2028年までにテック企業が5000億ドル以上の債務を発行すると予測されています。これは投資等級債市場に新たな産業カテゴリを生む可能性があり、市場構造に大きな影響を与えます。 ## Trump Has Yet to Announce Tariffs, but More Than a Million Tons of Copper Have Poured Into the U.S. - Published: 2026-08-04T01:30:04+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網 - Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6557786 - anchor: #n1804429 - Companies mentioned: IHS Markit、倫敦金属交易所 (LME)、ニューヨーク商品取引所 (COMEX) As the Trump administration considers imposing tariffs on refined copper, traders have moved ahead of the measure by importing large quantities of copper into the United States, pushing inventories to a record high. As a result, overseas stocks in LME warehouses have fallen, fragmenting the global copper market. ## Trump Lashes Out at Iran for Denying Talks, Claims U.S. Military Has Full Control of Strait of Hormuz - Published: 2026-08-04T00:39:56+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網 - Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6557794 - anchor: #n1803166 U.S. President Donald Trump accused Iran of duplicity and asserted U.S. military control over the Strait of Hormuz. He reaffirmed that Iran would not be allowed to possess nuclear weapons. ## “You Can’t Fool the Bond Market!” BofA Warns Fed: U.S. Treasuries Could Keep Falling Unless It Explains Its Anti-Inflation Plan - Published: 2026-08-04T00:30:13+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網 - Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6557734 - anchor: #n1803167 - Companies mentioned: Bank of America、Federal Reserve、Bloomberg Kavana, a strategy chief at a U.S. bank, warned that Treasury yields would rise again unless the Federal Reserve presented concrete measures to curb inflation. This is a sign of waning market confidence and puts the transparency of monetary policy in question. ## AI Supply Chain Stands Out as U.S. July ISM Manufacturing Index Hits 55.6, a More Than 4-Year High - Published: 2026-08-04T00:05:12+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網 - Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6557736 - anchor: #n1803168 - Companies mentioned: ISM、S&P Global The U.S. ISM manufacturing index rose to 55.6 in July, its highest level in 4 and a half years. Demand for AI, semiconductors and defense drove the increase, while risks of higher costs stemming from tariffs and the situation in the Middle East also came into focus. ## Amazon Market Value Tops $3 Trillion for the First Time; Analyst Sees Potential Upside of 14% - Published: 2026-08-03T23:36:33+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網 - Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6557756 - anchor: #n1803040 - Companies mentioned: 輝達 (NVDA-US)、Alphabet (GOOGL-US)、微軟 (MSFT-US)、蘋果 (AAPL-US) Amazon’s market value topped $3 trillion for the first time, making it the fifth company in the world to reach the milestone. Accelerating revenue growth in its AWS cloud business boosted market confidence, sending its shares up more than 15% in a single day and reigniting investor enthusiasm. ## China’s DRAM Giant Ramps Up Capacity: CXMT Plans to Build Another Plant in Beijing - Published: 2026-08-03T23:30:07+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網 - Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6557627 - anchor: #n1803041 - Companies mentioned: 三星電子、SK海力士、美光科技、中芯國際、北方華創、小米 Chinese DRAM giant ChangXin Memory Technologies is considering building a second 12-inch wafer fab in Beijing. It aims to expand production capacity in response to growing AI demand and support the Chinese government’s strategy for semiconductor self-sufficiency. ## 関関同立合格塾 to hold the “Kankandoritsu Premium Mock Exam” for its students - Published: 2026-08-04T01:31:43+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000187473.html - anchor: #n1803287 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社Will Sparks、関関同立合格塾、関西大学、関西学院大学、同志社大学、立命館大学 Facts: - Exam period: July 25, 2026 (Sat.) to August 15, 2026 (Sat.) - Application deadline: by July 23, 2026 (Thu.) ## An experience where waves and hearts dance—岡崎城下舟あそび “Boat Glamping 2026” begins operations on August 7 (Fri.) - Published: 2026-08-04T00:48:14+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000179623.html - anchor: #n1803226 - Companies mentioned: 岡崎城下舟あそび、株式会社ツツイエンターテイメント、PPPark! Facts: - Boat Glamping 2026 - Operates every Friday, Saturday and Sunday through September 27 (Sun.) - A cruise lasting approximately 50 minutes - More than 100 white egrets - Adults / 2,000 yen - Seniors (65 and older) / 1,500 yen - Middle and high school students / 1,000 yen - Ages 4–12 / 800 yen - 犬（１８：００出航の便のみ乗船可） / ５００円 - Private charter of 1 boat / 30,000 yen ## “Career Experience EXPO 2026” gives elementary school students the chance to learn about society! 19 companies, organizations and government agencies offer fun quizzes and workshops to help participants deepen their understanding of companies and society! A huge success, with more than 1,000 visitors! - Published: 2026-08-04T00:00:01+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000116.000043615.html - anchor: #n1803163 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社ValuesFusion、カンロ、高砂熱学工業、シード、東京都看護協会、ナガイレーベン、全国農協観光協会、雪印メグミルク、クレディセゾン、JTB、エフピコ、JAXA、ハーゲンダッツ ジャパン、第一生命保険、トリドールホールディングス、あいおいニッセイ同和損保、東京地方検察庁、東京消防庁、東京国税局、国土交通省 Facts: - 19 companies, organizations and government agencies ## “The New Prince of Tennis” (written by Takeshi Konomi), with more than 60 million copies in cumulative series circulation in Japan, concludes in the September oversized issue of 「ジャンプSQ.」. To mark the conclusion, organizers announced a “The New Prince of Tennis Nationwide Unified Exam” and a giveaway for all applicants! - Published: 2026-08-04T00:00:01+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000920.000011454.html - anchor: #n1803162 - Companies mentioned: 集英社、ジャンプSQ.、ジャンプNAVI、ジャンプフェスタ2027、少年ジャンプ＋、ゼブラック Facts: - Cumulative circulation of the series in Japan has surpassed 60 million copies - Applicant contribution: 4,500 yen - It brings the curtain down on its approximately 27-year history - The final, 48th volume of the comics is scheduled to go on sale September 4 (Fri.) ## The key visual for the stage production “Kemono Jihen - Tokyo Edition -,” based on the popular manga “Kemono Jihen,” serialized in 「ジャンプSQ.」 (集英社), has been unveiled! - Published: 2026-08-04T00:00:01+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000008737.000016756.html - anchor: #n1803161 - Companies mentioned: 集英社、ローソン、文化庁、シアターＨ、ぴあ、イープラス、舞台「怪物事変」東京編製作委員会 Facts: - All seats reserved: 12,000 yen (tax included) - Children aged 6 to 18 ## Demonstration testing of the next-generation micromobility service TOCKLE begins in the Niseko Hirafu area of Hokkaido - Published: 2026-08-03T23:59:37+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000090.000082085.html - anchor: #n1803100 - Companies mentioned: BRJ株式会社、TOCKLE Facts: - Vehicles: 15 - Pricing: 250 yen per 15 minutes ## Yen Plunges to 40-Year Low: Key Facts on U.S.-Japan Intervention to Rescue the Currency - Published: 2026-08-04T02:29:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608040003.aspx - anchor: #n1804549 - Companies mentioned: CNBC、Bloomberg News、Oxford Economics、State Street、Brookings Institution The yen recently fell to its lowest level in 40 years, prompting the United States to join Japan in a rare intervention in foreign exchange markets to support the currency. The move reflects deep concerns about global financial stability, the U.S. Treasury market and trade imbalances. ## Markets Renew Hopes for an End to Middle East Conflict; Most European Stocks Close Higher - Published: 2026-08-04T02:13:50+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608040002.aspx - anchor: #n1804548 - Companies mentioned: 倫敦FTSE 100指數、法蘭克福DAX指數、巴黎CAC 40指數 Facts: - 倫敦FTSE 100指數 edged down 10.35 points, or 0.10% - 倫敦FTSE 100指數 edged down 10.35 points, or 0.10%, to close at 10857.70 points - 法蘭克福DAX指數 surged 372.07 points, or 1.45% - 法蘭克福DAX指數 surged 372.07 points, or 1.45%, to close at 26001.31 points - 巴黎CAC 40指數 rose 104.18 points, or 1.22% - 巴黎CAC 40指數 rose 104.18 points, or 1.22%, to close at 8613.82 points ## 亞馬遜 Shares Continue to Rise in Morning Trading, Market Value Tops $3 Trillion for the First Time - Published: 2026-08-04T00:14:41+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608030315.aspx - anchor: #n1803164 - Companies mentioned: 亞馬遜、Amazon Facts: - Market value climbs to about $3.1 trillion - 亞馬遜 Posts More Than $62 Billion in Profit Last Quarter - 約新台幣2兆125億元 ## Shen Dong Spent 10 Years Exploring 中山堂 and Uncovering the History of a Romantic Building - Published: 2026-08-04T00:14:39+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202608030314.aspx - anchor: #n1803165 - Companies mentioned: 中山堂、台北市文化局、中央社 Facts: - 中山堂’s 90th Anniversary - Spent 10 Years - More than 6200 records of arts and cultural performances