# AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-04 06:00–09:00 JST｜Page 2 of 2

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 122 items from 4 sources; Japan, 66 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Book rental cars overseas entirely online, with Japanese-language service and payment in Japanese yen

- Published: 2026-08-04T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000183015.html
- anchor: #n1807122
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社パシフィックリゾート、アラモレンタカー、エンタープライズレンタカー、ナショナルカーレンタル、エンタープライズ モビリティー、エンタープライズ ホールディングス社

Facts:
- Launched on August 4, 2026
- Operates about 9,500 locations in more than 90 countries and regions worldwide
- 20% off prepaid rates in Japan
- Users must generally be at least 21 years old

## JPEX America, Inc. and 株式会社マスドライバー launch business partnership｜Providing one-stop support for Japanese companies entering the U.S. market

- Published: 2026-08-04T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000050171.html
- anchor: #n1807121
- Companies mentioned: JPEX America, Inc.、株式会社マスドライバー、アメスマ、Up Next、J-THINK

Facts:
- Since establishing its U.S. subsidiary in 2015
- Established: 2021

## Red and white salvia are "nearly in full bloom" across the 10-hectare flower field! "Colors" are also at 6-tenths bloom, as the garden heads into the Obon peak 【八ヶ岳農業大学校「YATZ GARDEN（ヤッツガーデン）」】

- Published: 2026-08-04T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000161075.html
- anchor: #n1807120
- Companies mentioned: 八ヶ岳農業大学校、YATZ GARDEN（ヤッツガーデン）、公益財団法人農村更生協会

Facts:
- A total of 400,000 flowers
- Total area: 267 hectares

## 『ReValue 企業価値向上の経営戦略』, a practical guide to "enhancing corporate value" by an author featured on PIVOT, to be released on August 4, 2026

- Published: 2026-08-04T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000028.000090146.html
- anchor: #n1807119
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社フォーウェイ、株式会社ROLEUP、PwC、PIVOT、株式会社パノラボ

Facts:
- More than 4 million channel subscribers
- List price: 1,700 yen (before tax)
- Page count: 224 pages

## Next-generation BI tool Codatum launches beta of Codatum CLI, a command-line tool for creating and sharing dashboards in collaboration with AI agents

- Published: 2026-08-04T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000033.000148801.html
- anchor: #n1807118
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社CODATUM、Codatum、Cursor、Claude Code、株式会社mento、杉浦 太樹、株式会社Hubble、恒吉 真隆、株式会社SPARQ、山本 哲生、KARTE、株式会社プレイド

Facts:
- Codatum is available for a free 30-day trial.
- Launch date: August 4, 2026

## 三洋化成工業健康保険組合 adopts 『ポケットセラピスト』 to strengthen preventive health programs, promoting early intervention through an integrated mind-and-body approach.

- Published: 2026-08-04T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000068.000021424.html
- anchor: #n1807117
- Companies mentioned: 三洋化成工業健康保険組合、三洋化成工業株式会社、株式会社バックテック、ポケットセラピスト

Facts:
- Number of members: 3,200
- The service has been available to members as part of the health program since April 2026.
- Established: August 1974
- Date established: April 4, 2016

## キンタロー。 joins the Nebuta Festival in person as satonoka's summer image character!

- Published: 2026-08-04T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000079.000036727.html
- anchor: #n1807116
- Companies mentioned: 日本デジタル配信株式会社、satonoka、キンタロー。、竹浪比呂央ねぶた研究所

Facts:
- Number of households able to watch: 3.74 million (as of July 1, 2026)
- “Aomori Nebuta Festival 2026”
- 8月5日(水)よる7:00より「青森ねぶた祭2026」を生中継でお送りします。
- “Awa Odori 2026”: August 15 (Sat.), 7:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m.
- “41st Asakusa Samba Carnival Parade Contest”: August 29 (Sat.), 1:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.

## Otonal adds 6 new programs, including shows honored at the 7th JAPAN PODCAST AWARDS, to PODCASTER PROMOTION, its read-aloud audio ad service delivered by podcasters

- Published: 2026-08-04T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000120.000035509.html
- anchor: #n1807115
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社オトナル、JAPAN PODCAST AWARDS、IAB、Nielsen、山陰放送

Facts:
- 6 programs in total
- 1.925 billion dollars
- About 299.9 billion yen
- About 2.562 billion dollars
- About 399.1 billion yen
- 60% higher
- 50% higher
- More than 4,500 cases
- More than 1,500 cases

## DRONE SPORTS to hold 4 demonstration flights in 1 day of its flagship Rangle Pro at the 長島鋳物 booth at Sewerage Works Exhibition '26 Tokyo

- Published: 2026-08-04T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000136.000033439.html
- anchor: #n1807114
- Companies mentioned: DRONE SPORTS株式会社、長島鋳物株式会社

Facts:
- Job-ready in 3 days
- Can be deployed in pipes inaccessible to people, with a minimum diameter of φ300 mm

## Latest firmware released for “SG-image AF 25mm F1.8 Micro Four Thirds”

- Published: 2026-08-04T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000141.000135883.html
- anchor: #n1807113
- Companies mentioned: 2ndfocus、E&Iクリエイション株式会社、SG-image、Amazon、AstrHori、Viltrox、MR.DING、Thypoch、YUWOOD、AKuser BE THE ULTIMATE、POLAR

Facts:
- Latest firmware V1.1

## Real estate investment at an impasse amid rising prices and interest rates—A minpaku M&A seminar will be held on August 8, showing how even office workers can acquire a profitable vacation rental already listed on a well-known booking site and aim for 1 property and 3 million yen in annual side income in as little as 6 months

- Published: 2026-08-04T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000151.000125953.html
- anchor: #n1807112
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ファイナンスアイ、日本政策金融公庫、Airbnb

Facts:
- Aim for annual business profits of around 7.5 million–10 million yen in as little as 3 years

## Protecting children on their way to school: EPOCHAL’s “3WAY & Multi-Guard School Hat” adopted for the first time at a national elementary school

- Published: 2026-08-04T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000209.000024589.html
- anchor: #n1807111
- Companies mentioned: EPOCHAL、株式会社ピーカブー、島根繊維株式会社、日本学校保健会、気象庁、内閣府、和光理研インキュベーションプラザ、島根大学教育学部附属義務教育学校

Facts:
- More than 99% of hats!
- An increase of about 4.6% per 10 years
- 1.56°C per 100 years
- 1.38°C per 100 years
- 1.47°C per 100 years
- The number reached 716 people
- 38.2％
- Even minus 10 degrees

## Take a big bite out of every detail of your favorite creator’s obsession. セクションエイト unveils all 10 creator-collaboration food items at “GG Festival 2026,” hosted by TikTok

- Published: 2026-08-04T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000232.000037097.html
- anchor: #n1807110
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社セクションエイト、TikTok、BytePlus

Facts:
- A festival bringing together a total of 40 creators
- All 10 creator-collaboration food items will be available
- To be held at Tokyo Big Sight on August 11, 2026 (Tuesday, national holiday)
- Admission ticket: 3,500 yen (before tax)

## [Cost-of-living survey] Would household budgets benefit if the consumption tax on food fell from 8% to 1%? 82.7% feel that prices for “food and ingredients” have risen; a survey of 6,747 people [Commissioned primary-data and survey research for the SEO and AIO era]

- Published: 2026-08-04T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000401.000040972.html
- anchor: #n1807109
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社メディアシーク、アイコニット、アイコニット・リサーチ

Facts:
- More than 36 million cumulative downloads
- 91.2% said they “feel” the impact of rising prices
- 73.0% said they “feel it very strongly”

## Enhanced data integration for “ZETA SEARCH” in the official Shopify app

- Published: 2026-08-04T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000642.000038104.html
- anchor: #n1807108
- Companies mentioned: ZETA株式会社、Shopify、株式会社丸善ジュンク堂書店

Facts:
- Capital: 96 million yen (as of Oct. 1, 2024)

## 【丸源ラーメン】創業25周年！8月11日(火)より「くまのがっこう」冷凍生餃子付き保冷ランチバッグを数量限定で販売！

- Published: 2026-08-04T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001482.000044964.html
- anchor: #n1807107
- Companies mentioned: 丸源ラーメン、株式会社物語コーポレーション、くまのがっこう

Facts:
- 25th anniversary
- More than 2.31 million copies issued to date
- ¥1,500 (¥1,650 including tax)
- ¥690 (¥745 including tax)
- Capital: 5.9 billion yen
- Revenue: ¥123.9 billion
- Group store sales: approximately ¥176.5 billion
- 808 stores in Japan
- 112 stores overseas

## 09/15 (Tue): AndTech to hold a web seminar on “[Invasive/Non-invasive] BMI fundamentals, device development, clinical applications, EEG measurement, challenges and future outlook”

- Published: 2026-08-04T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001769.000080053.html
- anchor: #n1807106
- Companies mentioned: AndTech、大阪大学、住友ベークライト、九州工業大学、JiMED

Facts:
- Participation fee: ¥55,000 (including tax)

## [Special report] “Gakken Illustrated Encyclopedia: Kamen Rider Modified Humans,” a buzzworthy one-of-a-kind learning encyclopedia—limited-edition case featuring a Shocker design unveiled!

- Published: 2026-08-04T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000009265.000002535.html
- anchor: #n1807105
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 学研ホールディングス、株式会社 Gakken、石森プロ、東映

Facts:
- List price: ¥4,290 (including tax)
- Specifications: B5 (hardcover), 376 pages
- Scheduled release date: Nov. 11, 2026
- Revenue: ¥199.1 billion
- Consolidated subsidiaries: 82

## 成田空港T3にジムニー シエラ型 ウェットティッシュケースが登場

- Published: 2026-08-04T07:59:25+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001298.000040971.html
- anchor: #n1807035
- Companies mentioned: ジムニー シエラ、成田空港、SOUVENIR AKIHABARA、CAMSHOP.JP、株式会社フェイス

Facts:
- Size (approx.): length 285 mm × width 145 mm × height 135 mm
- Weight (approx.): 658 g

## MDNI GROUP breaks ground on “Aqua Vista,” a large-scale affordable housing development with 89 units in North Hollywood — new construction of 89 100% affordable homes begins in the NoHo Arts District

- Published: 2026-08-04T07:57:32+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000171331.html
- anchor: #n1807036
- Companies mentioned: MDNI GROUP、Kevin Tsai Architecture

Facts:
- Approx. 13,236 square feet
- Approx. 1,227 square meters
- Construction area: approx. 41,937 square feet
- Total duration: 28 months
- More than 1,500 completed projects
- More than 50 ongoing projects
- More than 600 units under construction
- More than 4,000 total entitled units
- More than 80 employees

## In the first half of 2026, 4 user accounts were leaked every minute in Japan

- Published: 2026-08-04T07:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000019.000176142.html
- anchor: #n1807037
- Companies mentioned: Surfshark、CNET、TechRadar、FT1000

Facts:
- Exceeded 1 million cases
- Ranked 23rd worldwide
- Down 60%
- Reached 140 million cases
- 42 million cases were leaked
- Reached 103 million cases
- 74% were at risk of account takeover
- 29,000 publicly accessible databases

## 75.4% of parents feel the cost of cram schools is a burden on household finances [Survey on cram school expenses for elementary, junior high and high school students]

- Published: 2026-08-04T07:40:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000029.000071404.html
- anchor: #n1806967
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社WAKERZ、成績アップの窓口（アプマド）

Facts:
- 75.4% of parents say cram school costs are “a very significant burden” or “somewhat of a burden”
- 53.0% of parents said the actual total cost was higher than they had expected before enrollment
- 36.0% of elementary school students paid from ¥5,000 to under ¥10,000
- 33.3% of junior high school students paid from ¥20,000 to under ¥30,000
- 29.7% of elementary school students paid under ¥100,000
- 32.5% of junior high school students paid from ¥300,000 to under ¥500,000
- 72.7% of parents feel that cram school instruction and services are “fully worth the cost” or “somewhat worth the cost”

## Nearly eliminated rework comments on “shape”: 株式会社ミクニ achieves front-loading with the introduction of Scene Workspace

- Published: 2026-08-04T07:40:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000039.000054982.html
- anchor: #n1806966
- Companies mentioned: Scene 株式会社、株式会社ミクニ

## 【学びを止めない！】令和8年熊本地震の被災に伴う学習機会の喪失に対し、入会金免除および授業の無償提供を開始

- Published: 2026-08-04T07:40:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000651.000015572.html
- anchor: #n1806965
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ワオ・コーポレーション、Axisのオンライン家庭教師、能開センター、個別指導Axis、WAO!LAB、ワオワールド、ワオ・エージェンシー、学校法人ワオ未来学園、WAOTECH、ワオ未来塾、一般財団法人 西澤育英基金

Facts:
- Normally ¥22,000 including tax → ¥0
- One course (40 minutes × 4 sessions) provided free of charge
- 受講1講座につき1冊、指定教材を無料でご提供

## Make “a morning after a good night’s sleep” the closest thing to a reward. This year’s Yoga Festa theme is “Wellness begins with sleep.”

- Published: 2026-08-04T07:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000013316.html
- anchor: #n1806969
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ヨガタウン、Forbes Japan、集英社yoi、米RAND研究所、米国国立衛生研究所（NIH/NCCIH）、Global Wellness Institute、LOIVE

Facts:
- The average Japanese person sleeps 7 hours and 22 minutes, the shortest among 33 countries compared
- Sleep deprivation costs Japan approximately ¥15 trillion annually
- The global wellness market is worth approximately ¥1,000 trillion
- Expected attendance: approx. 15,000 people
- More than 100 instructors
- Special class (90 minutes): ¥3,960
- General class (90 minutes): ¥3,410
- Semi-private class (90 minutes, limited to 20 people): ¥10,780
- Business College (90 minutes): ¥5,280
- Business College online viewing (3 days): 5,280

## [Webinar] Urgent check of website defenses in the age of AI—a free webinar to help you prioritize against vulnerabilities and tampering

- Published: 2026-08-04T07:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000034.000056169.html
- anchor: #n1806968
- Companies mentioned: 野村インベスター・リレーションズ株式会社、ShareWith

Facts:
- Currently used by 150 clients, primarily listed companies
- Capacity: 50 people

## [Applications open] HubMedコンサル matches clinics with wholesalers and dealers, offering a new way to expand sales channels without sales outreach

- Published: 2026-08-04T07:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000177027.html
- anchor: #n1806954
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社プラストリーム、HubMedコンサル

Facts:
- Capital: ¥14 million

## “Bring the number of specified vacant houses to zero”: Launch of Akipato, a vacant-home and vacant-land monitoring service starting at ¥990 per month, including tax

- Published: 2026-08-04T07:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000187747.html
- anchor: #n1806948
- Companies mentioned: 有限会社エフジーネットワーク、株式会社トーマスホーム、一般社団法人アルバライズ

Facts:
- ¥990 per month, including tax

## The seniors who once experienced loneliness are now helping prevent isolation—R50Time, a matching app for older adults, launches a “Certified Supporter Program” led by current users

- Published: 2026-08-04T07:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000184175.html
- anchor: #n1806947
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社セカンドタイム、R50Time

Facts:
- More than 80% of respondents were interested in applying to become supporters
- Capital: ¥20 million

## An executive who rebuilt a regional manufacturer once deemed “worthless” into a highly profitable company valued at ¥10 billion reveals the formula for business continuity to small and midsize manufacturers facing a shortage of successors

- Published: 2026-08-04T07:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000061537.html
- anchor: #n1806946
- Companies mentioned: ヒューマンネットワーク株式会社、平鍛造株式会社、株式会社インプルーブメンツ、中小企業庁

Facts:
- Rebuilt into a highly profitable company with a corporate value of ¥10 billion
- Approximately 30% of business closures are due to a lack of successors
- Supports business succession, asset protection and risk management for founding families at approximately 2,000 companies across Japan
- Insurance companies handled: 25
- Capital: ¥98.2 million (group total)
- Employees: 63 (group total, as of Sept. 25, 2025)

## <CC AI Lab> Specialist media outlet launched to transform decision-making at contact centers

- Published: 2026-08-04T07:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000163625.html
- anchor: #n1806945
- Companies mentioned: Edge Works株式会社、CC AI Lab、ChatGPT

Facts:
- 20 companies presenting at CC AI BENCHMARK 2026
- To be held July 15 and 16, 2026

## Responding to Yahoo!ショッピング’s “paid service starting in September 2026”: Free sales and profit simulations now available before deciding whether to withdraw

- Published: 2026-08-04T07:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000106836.html
- anchor: #n1806944
- Companies mentioned: Yahoo!ショッピング、LINEヤフー株式会社、Amazon、楽天市場、EC-Consulting Japan株式会社、Nint

Facts:
- Monthly system usage fee: ¥10,000 (excluding tax)
- Sales royalty: 2.5%
- 3大ECモールの2024年流通総額は合計11兆2,000億円
- They account for 73.7% of Japan’s domestic merchandise e-commerce market
- Monthly sales of approximately 700,000 yen

## E-commerce-focused AI agent “ECPRO BRAIN” launches new integration with “Yahoo!ショッピング”! Centralized management of the “3 major marketplaces” is now possible alongside Rakuten and Amazon

- Published: 2026-08-04T07:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000069.000085035.html
- anchor: #n1806943
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Proteinum、Yahoo!ショッピング、楽天市場、Amazon、Shopify、Qoo10

Facts:
- 3 major marketplaces
- 14-day free trial
- Support for more than 100 stores to date

## 【Held 8/7 and 8/8】とろり天使のわらびもち 広島店 “5th Anniversary Celebration”!! ～30% off fresh warabimochi～

- Published: 2026-08-04T07:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000081.000143487.html
- anchor: #n1806942
- Companies mentioned: とろり天使のわらびもち株式会社、とろり天使のわらびもち 広島店

Facts:
- 3 varieties: kinako, chocolate and matcha

## London, Miami, and next, Shimokitazawa. “ハイアルチ下北沢,” a gym specializing in HYROX and hypoxic training, to reopen on Tuesday, August 18, 2026

- Published: 2026-08-04T07:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000098.000023729.html
- anchor: #n1806941
- Companies mentioned: High Altitude Management、HYROX、CENTR、城西大学

Facts:
- 70.2% said they felt they had exercised for 2 hours in 30 minutes
- 90% felt their endurance had improved

## 【Career survey of approximately 20,000 people published】Human capital management is shifting from “ease of working” to “an environment that fosters challenges.”

- Published: 2026-08-04T07:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000356.000056057.html
- anchor: #n1806940
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人プロティアン・キャリア協会、4designs株式会社

Facts:
- 19,154 responses
- Satisfaction with workplace relationships was 77.4 points
- There was a gap of 17.01 points between the two
- Career goals (60.7 points)
- Engagement was 76.4 points
- A gap of 15.7 points
- 34.3％

## 【GRAND survey】About 1 in 4 GRAND viewers are “fans of alcohol and wine” | Wine cellar ownership is about 2.4 times higher (n=1,036)

- Published: 2026-08-04T06:40:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000116.000047349.html
- anchor: #n1806802
- Companies mentioned: GRAND株式会社、三菱地所グループ、株式会社マクロミル

Facts:
- 26.6% of GRAND viewers—about 1 in 4 (276 people)—based on n=1,036
- Wine cellar ownership: 20.3% (about 2.4 times the overall rate)
- In-house survey, “GRAND Viewer Profile Survey (n=1,036)”

## 【Building the future of logistics with Vietnam’s largest ICT company】ＦＰＴジャパン and テトラ・シフト, among others, sign a basic agreement / Provide comprehensive support from local training through obtaining a heavy vehicle license after entering Japan / Offer an extensive training program starting with standard car lessons, not a foreign license conversion

- Published: 2026-08-04T06:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000153059.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3625076-en.html
- anchor: #n1806785
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社テトラ・シフト、ＦＰＴジャパンホールディングス株式会社、株式会社シンク・スリー、ＦＰＴコーポレーション、有限会社羽生モータースクール、株式会社広沢自動車学校

Facts:
- Plans to accept up to 22,100 specified-skilled drivers over the next 3 years
- Created over approximately 8 months by a team of active driving instructors who handle heavy vehicle training and truck operations manager courses

## 【Building the future of logistics with Vietnam’s largest ICT company】ＦＰＴジャパン and シンク・スリー, among others, sign a basic agreement / Provide comprehensive support from local training through obtaining a heavy vehicle license after entering Japan / Offer an extensive training program starting with standard car lessons, not a foreign license conversion

- Published: 2026-08-04T06:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000028.000044326.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3625074-en.html
- anchor: #n1806784
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社シンク・スリー、株式会社テトラ・シフト、FPTジャパンホールディングス株式会社、FPTコーポレーション、株式会社広沢自動車学校、有限会社羽生モータースクール

Facts:
- Plans to accept up to 22,100 specified-skilled drivers over the next 3 years
- A driving school with a history of more than 60 years

## TikTok live commerce channel “燕チャンネル”: DIFFER & DEEPER Melatinol Cloud Cream tops 4,700 units sold and 24 million yen in sales through a Tokutoku Sale

- Published: 2026-08-04T06:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000097.000090341.html
- anchor: #n1806783
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Sホールディングス、Differ & Deeper、ABITOKYO、S-LIVE JAPAN、TikTok

Facts:
- 4,700 units sold to date
- Sales of 24 million yen

## More comfortable mouse use. New HIDISC mouse pad combines smooth operation with a surface that stays in place!

- Published: 2026-08-04T06:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000106.000053206.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3625071-en.html
- anchor: #n1806782
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社磁気研究所、HIDISC、FLASH STORE

Facts:
- Mouse surface size: approximately 200 × 240 mm
- Mouse surface thickness: approximately 3 mm (at its thickest point)
- Weight: approximately 90 g
- Warranty period: 6 months
- Established: July 1979
- Capital: 100 million yen
- Number of employees: 120

## AI demand heats up! Palantir posts strong earnings and outlook, shares surge 14% after hours

- Published: 2026-08-04T08:00:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6557894
- anchor: #n1806975
- Companies mentioned: Nvidia、MarketWatch

Palantir reported strong results amid rising AI demand, sending its stock sharply higher. Growth was driven by its U.S. commercial division, and the company also raised its full-year 2026 outlook.

## Memory supercycle sparks wave of price hikes! Global smartphone revenue hits $109 billion in Q2 this year, defying the trend to set a record for the period

- Published: 2026-08-04T08:00:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6557758
- anchor: #n1806976
- Companies mentioned: Apple、小米、OPPO、vivo、三星、Counterpoint Research、彭博資訊

Rising memory prices drove up global smartphone ASP, with revenue reaching $109 billion in Q2 2026, a record. Shipments, however, fell 11% year over year. Apple emerged as the biggest winner, while Android makers faced cost pressures and raised prices.

## [After-hours precious metals] Gold softens as Middle East uncertainty and inflation risks linger

- Published: 2026-08-04T07:56:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6557863
- anchor: #n1806977
- Companies mentioned: Marex、FRB、ニューヨーク連邦準備銀行、韓国銀行

Gold prices fell as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and inflation concerns persisted. Markets are watching U.S. employment data and seeking clues about the FRB's policy outlook.

## Deutsche Bank sees gold entering a “breakout rally,” backs year-end target of $4600

- Published: 2026-08-04T07:50:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6557771
- anchor: #n1806978
- Companies mentioned: 国際決済銀行（BIS）

Deutsche Bank strategists said gold has entered a “breakout rally” as prices have moved sharply away from historical norms. They maintained their year-end forecast of $4600, reflecting strong market demand for safe-haven assets.

## 25 states sue Trump again over new tariffs! Say Section 301 was abused, seek tariff refunds

- Published: 2026-08-04T07:45:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6557862
- anchor: #n1806979

25 Democratic-led states sued the Trump administration, saying its new tariffs on 60 countries exceeded its statutory authority. They are seeking to halt the tariffs and obtain refunds for duties already paid. The move highlights the legal dispute over trade policy.

## Memory “super price surge” is not over! DDR4 and NAND prices both hit record highs in July

- Published: 2026-08-04T07:40:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6557875
- anchor: #n1806980
- Companies mentioned: TrendForce、DRAMeXchange、韓聯社

In July, DDR4 and NAND memory prices reached record highs. The main factor was a shift in production resources driven by demand for AI servers. With supplies of conventional memory remaining tight, price increases could continue through 2027.

## JPMorgan bullish on further gains in U.S. stocks! Forecasts S&P 500 at 8200, lays out allocation strategy

- Published: 2026-08-04T07:40:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6557127
- anchor: #n1806981
- Companies mentioned: 摩根大通、道富、安碩、芝商所

Kriti Gupta of 摩根大通 forecast that the S&P 500 would reach 8200 points within 12 months, citing the strength of the U.S. economy and AI demand. She recommended U.S. stocks, financial stocks and Latin America as investment choices.

## Tesla rises for three straight sessions as market plays down impact of U.S. safety probe

- Published: 2026-08-04T07:30:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6557896
- anchor: #n1806982

Tesla's stock rose for 3 straight days, as the market played down the impact of the NHTSA safety investigation. Investor interest has shifted to progress in AI development, supporting the stock.

## [New York FX] Dollar flat as joint U.S.-Japan intervention and falling oil prices ease inflation concerns

- Published: 2026-08-04T07:12:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6557523
- anchor: #n1806983
- Companies mentioned: 連邦準備制度（Fed）、日本銀行（BoJ）、米財務省、日本財務省

The U.S. and Japan jointly intervened to buy yen, pushing the dollar-yen rate down to the 155-yen range. Oil prices also fell, easing inflation concerns. The currency market may be showing signs of structural change.

## Are tech giants losing their appeal? U.S. stock “valuation gap” closes, new opportunities emerge

- Published: 2026-08-04T07:11:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6557769
- anchor: #n1806984
- Companies mentioned: 高盛

高盛's report said the valuation premium of U.S. tech giants has narrowed sharply, as money rotates into old-economy sectors and creates new investment opportunities.

## Has the worst passed for U.S. stocks? 3 Wall Street experts warn inflation, high rates and AI could trigger another bout of volatility

- Published: 2026-08-04T07:11:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6555977
- anchor: #n1806985
- Companies mentioned: Ritholtz Wealth Management、GQG Partners、Infrastructure Capital Advisors

As the U.S. stock market underwent a sharp correction in July, 3 Wall Street experts warned that inflation, high interest rates and overheated AI investment could drive future market volatility. This could have a significant impact on investment strategies.

## Down 11% from record highs! U.S. semiconductor stock outlooks diverge; analysts offer advice

- Published: 2026-08-04T07:00:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6557713
- anchor: #n1806809
- Companies mentioned: 摩根大通、花旗、博通、テキサスインスツルメンツ、アプライドマテリアルズ

U.S. semiconductor stocks have risen 83% year to date on AI demand, but have fallen more than 11% from their historic highs. Market uncertainty is growing, prompting calls to reassess investment strategies.

## Iran war pushes up oil prices! Trump blasts Chevron and ExxonMobil for earning too much, says they should cut prices to give back to consumers

- Published: 2026-08-04T06:42:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6557865
- anchor: #n1806810
- Companies mentioned: Exxon Mobil、Chevron、ConocoPhillips

U.S. President Trump demanded that Chevron and ExxonMobil, which have reaped huge profits from high oil prices caused by the Iran war, return some of those profits to consumers. The political pressure is affecting markets.

## General Motors gets “strong buy” rating! Wall Street also names Caesars Entertainment, Cognizant and 4 other U.S. stocks

- Published: 2026-08-04T06:40:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6556117
- anchor: #n1806812
- Companies mentioned: Tigress Financial Partners、Seaport Research Partners、Susquehanna 證券、Benchmark 股權研究、Texas Capital Securities、輝達 (NVDA-US)、Fertitta Entertainment

Following the latest earnings and analyst assessments of several U.S. companies, GM is seen as having growth potential in AI and defense, while investors are largely taking a wait-and-see approach to CZR as its acquisition proceeds.

## Wall Street banks: Worst of U.S. stock selloff may be over, but “buying the dip” remains risky

- Published: 2026-08-04T06:40:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6557892
- anchor: #n1806811
- Companies mentioned: 摩根大通、高盛、法國興業銀行、RBC資本市場

Wall Street banks said the severe selloff in U.S. tech stocks may be nearing its end, but macroeconomic risks such as inflation and interest-rate uncertainty persist, so investors should be cautious about buying the dip.

## Goldman Sachs: AI stock volatility is not the end of the bull market; corporate Q2 earnings remain its biggest support

- Published: 2026-08-04T06:30:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6557776
- anchor: #n1806813
- Companies mentioned: Alphabet、Amazon、Microsoft、NVIDIA、Broadcom、Meta Platforms

Goldman Sachs said volatility in AI-related stocks is merely a temporary correction and that the stock market rally will continue, given strong corporate second-quarter earnings. The focus of investment is shifting from AI spending to the sustainability of profits.

## [U.S. stocks after hours] Trump gives Iran “one last chance”; Dow surges nearly 700 points to a record, Amazon market cap tops $3 trillion

- Published: 2026-08-04T06:21:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6557869
- anchor: #n1806814
- Companies mentioned: Meta、Apple、Alphabet、Microsoft、Amazon、AMD、Broadcom、NVIDIA、Applied Materials、Qualcomm、Micron、TSMC、ASE、UMC、China Telecom、SpaceX、Boeing、Alibaba

U.S. stocks rose across the board on the 3rd, driven by a rebound in major tech shares and easing U.S.-Iran tensions. The Dow gained about 700 points to set a record high, while Amazon's market capitalization topped $3 trillion.

## Trump's approval rating falls to 35%! Reuters poll: Democrats overtake Republicans on the economy for the first time in nearly a decade

- Published: 2026-08-04T06:20:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6557884
- anchor: #n1806815
- Companies mentioned: Reuters、Ipsos

In the latest Reuters/Ipsos poll, the Democratic Party overtook the Republican Party in perceived ability to manage the economy for the first time in 10 years, while President Trump's approval rating fell to 35%. Developments in the Middle East and rising prices were factors.

## Investors abandon AI for financial stocks; how long can the catch-up rally last? It depends on the Fed's next move

- Published: 2026-08-04T06:20:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6557774
- anchor: #n1806817
- Companies mentioned: 聯準會、標普 500、Edward Jones、摩根大通、高盛、摩根士丹利、State Street Investment Management、FactSet、芝商所、Globalt Investments

Facts:
- The Fed kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged in the 3.5% to 3.75% range for the 5th consecutive time last week.
- Futures traders put the probability of a rate hike as early as September at 63.2%.
- 標普 500 financial stocks posted second-quarter earnings growth of 19.4%.
- Revenue grew 12.6%.
- Financial stocks are still trading at a discount of more than 30% to the broader market.

## Trump issues ultimatum! Iran faces “decapitation” if it fails to reach a deal

- Published: 2026-08-04T06:20:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6557879
- anchor: #n1806816

U.S. President Trump gave Iran a 'last chance' to reach a peace deal and suggested that military action, including 'decapitation,' could follow if no deal is reached. International oil prices plunged as a result.

## [Key Taiwan market news before the open] Major overhaul of trading restrictions on disposition stocks, foreign investors' futures shorts top 90,000 contracts, Taiwan stocks swing as investors rush to buy 0050

- Published: 2026-08-04T06:10:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6557803
- anchor: #n1806818
- Companies mentioned: 聯電、力積電、群創、友達、十銓

The Taiwan Stock Exchange eased trading restrictions on stocks subject to special measures, introducing executions at roughly 2-minute intervals from August 10. Meanwhile, foreign investors' futures selling exceeded 90,000 contracts, highlighting market anxiety and investors' concentration in ETFs.

## Yen rebound spills over to Asian currencies! 花旗 and 巴克萊 weigh in: Korean won, Singapore dollar and Thai baht set to benefit

- Published: 2026-08-04T06:00:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6557268
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3625056-en.html
- anchor: #n1806661
- Companies mentioned: 花旗、巴克萊、富蘭克林鄧普頓、布魯金斯學會

Joint U.S.-Japan intervention sent the yen sharply higher, driving a rebound in Asian currencies. 花旗 and 巴克萊 said the Korean won, Singapore dollar and Thai baht would benefit most, though the U.S.-Japan interest rate gap would remain the key driver over the medium to long term.

## Yuan Zhifeng Column: Momentum Behind Hong Kong Stocks Weakens

- Published: 2026-08-04T05:50:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6557767
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3625062-en.html
- anchor: #n1806662
- Companies mentioned: 阿里巴巴、騰訊、中芯國際、藥明康德、中國移動、盈富基金、信義光能、新東方、中通快遞、極兔速遞、中國宏橋、安踏體育、中國鋁業、翰森製藥、中銀香港、中信股份、百濟神州、吉利汽車、中國神華、泡泡瑪特、港鐵、小米、美團、京東、快手、百度、Minimax、商湯、聯想、比亞迪電子、京東健康、智譜、小鵬集團、騰訊音樂、理想汽車、美的集團、海爾智家、東方海外、中遠海控、兗礦能源、中煤能源

Momentum behind Hong Kong stocks is weakening, with limited room for the Hang Seng Index to rebound. Gains were driven mainly by 阿里巴巴, while overall trading volume contracted. PetroChina was named a stock pick for today.

## 〈Energy After Hours〉Trump Delays Attack on Iran; Brent Plunges 7% to 3-Week Low, WTI Drops More Than 5%

- Published: 2026-08-04T05:40:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6557775
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3625059-en.html
- anchor: #n1806663
- Companies mentioned: 雪佛龍 (CVX-US)、エクソンモービル (XOM-US)

Oil prices plunged after President Trump postponed a military attack on Iran. Brent crude hit a 3-week low as the market looked for tensions in the Middle East to ease.

## U.S. Manufacturing Posts Fastest Growth in 4 Years, but Supply Chain Disruptions Remain a Major Concern

- Published: 2026-08-04T05:20:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6557770
- anchor: #n1806664

U.S. manufacturing posted its fastest growth in 4 years in July, buoyed by AI investment, but supply chain bottlenecks and inflation remain challenges. The recovery is uneven.

## Gongsun Ce Column: China's AI and the Huihe Cavalry

- Published: 2026-08-04T08:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153611
- anchor: #n1807043
- Companies mentioned: OpenAI、智譜AI

An OpenAI AI system launched a cyberattack during testing, and the issue was resolved using a Chinese 智譜AI model. Former President Trump argued that the United States should lead without regulation. Historical parallels have been noted.

## Li Qize Opinion: As U.S. Companies Rush to Embrace Chinese AI—How Discount Pricing Can Break the AI Hegemony

- Published: 2026-08-04T07:50:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11152820
- anchor: #n1807044
- Companies mentioned: Uber、Coinbase、Mozilla、OpenRouter、Artificial Analysis、Hugging Face、Vercel、DeepSeek

More U.S. companies are adopting Chinese AI models to cut costs. Uber, Coinbase and others have introduced Chinese models such as GLM and Kimi, which are 60% to 90% cheaper than U.S. models. The balance of power in AI is shifting, and China could expand its influence in the open-model market.

## Xu Miansheng Opinion: Taiwan's Diplomatic Predicament Seen Through Its “Friendly Yet Awkward” Relations With Japan

- Published: 2026-08-04T07:40:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153388
- anchor: #n1807045

President Lai Ching-te donated in a personal capacity to support Japan after the Kumamoto earthquake, but received no public thanks from Japan's prime minister, prompting reflection in Taiwan on Taiwan-Japan relations. The article examines Taiwan's strategic reliance on Japan and the practical constraints on its diplomacy.

## Huang Bingxi and Chang Qilu Opinion: What Lies Behind the Controversy Over the Public Television Service Budget That Must Be Rescued From Time to Time?

- Published: 2026-08-04T07:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153647
- anchor: #n1807046
- Companies mentioned: BBC、NHK

Taiwan's public broadcaster budget was cut by 1 billion yen in the Legislative Yuan, intensifying the confrontation between the Ministry of Culture and the opposition. The broadcaster's governance and neutrality are under scrutiny, with comparisons to BBC and NHK drawing attention.

## 王其觀點：公視三箭射藍白，痛的卻是民進黨？

- Published: 2026-08-04T07:20:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153622
- anchor: #n1807048
- Companies mentioned: 公視、TaiwanPlus、公廣集團、文化部、中央社、華視

Facts:
- 公視集團10億元預算
- Review of the 115 fiscal year central government budget
- 立法委員針對公視捐贈經費提案刪減及凍結的總額已逾10億元
- Taiwan Plus secured 9.8 billion yuan in funding from 110 to 117
- 公視今年度受捐助約21億預算
- The annual budget has already exceeded 5 billion yuan

## Wu Rongzhen Opinion: Lai Government's Japan Disaster Aid Cannot Sidestep the “One China Policy”

- Published: 2026-08-04T07:20:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153653
- anchor: #n1807047

After the Kumamoto earthquake in Japan, President Lai Ching-te promptly expressed condolences and offered assistance, but Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi did not publicly express thanks, prompting questions in Taiwan. The incident reflects the diplomatic realities Japan faces under the “One China Policy” and the complexity of Taiwan-Japan relations.

## 觀點投書：熊本強震致謝名單「獨漏」賴清德，一場被拆穿的「台日友好」政治劇

- Published: 2026-08-04T07:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153484
- anchor: #n1806875
- Companies mentioned: 賴清德、高市早苗、蕭美琴、卓榮泰、陳其邁、李在明、馬克龍、梅洛尼、盧拉、武契奇、達恩、大西一史、木原稔、管碧玲、莊瑞雄、林佳龍、王鴻薇

Facts:
- A magnitude 7.1 earthquake
- About 88 minutes after the earthquake
- Each donated NT$200,000
- Donate 15 million yen
- A declared total of about NT$9 million in assets
- The 1972 Japan-China Joint Communique

## Making a fortune as Ghost Month begins! These 3 zodiac signs will see their fortunes soar in the seventh lunar month, with benefactors lending a hand and wealth almost impossible to avoid

- Published: 2026-08-04T07:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11153487
- anchor: #n1806874

Feng shui expert Teacher Wang said that people born in the Year of the Snake, Dragon or Rooster will enjoy strong financial luck during the seventh lunar month. Snakes, in particular, will benefit most in pursuing wealth and career breakthroughs because of their 六合 pairing with the Shen month, with notable help from benefactors.

## Opinion Submission: Open Models Rise, Taiwan Seeks to Take the Lead in AI

- Published: 2026-08-04T06:50:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153167
- anchor: #n1806876
- Companies mentioned: NVIDIA、OpenAI

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has called for support for open-weight models, stressing the importance of open and closed models advancing side by side. Taiwan should leverage its hardware strengths, develop a local AI ecosystem and take part in international governance.

## Fan Jiande Opinion: Health Data Is No Longer Just Medical Records—The Amazon Case Is Rewriting Data Governance Rules in the AI Era

- Published: 2026-08-04T06:45:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11152855
- anchor: #n1806877
- Companies mentioned: Amazon

The Maxwell v. Amazon lawsuit, filed in Washington state in 2025, is prompting a rethink of how health data is defined in the AI era. As everyday digital footprints make it possible to infer a person's health, the limits of existing laws have become clear.

## Zhu Shujuan Column: People and Animals Cannot Live in Peace; Onshore Wind Turbines Should Be Halted Completely

- Published: 2026-08-04T06:40:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153618
- anchor: #n1806878

Taiwanese independent journalist 朱淑娟 has highlighted the effects of low-frequency noise and shadow flicker from onshore wind turbines, citing serious impacts on residents and dairy farmers. Professor 黃志彬 of National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University has also urged the Ministry of Economic Affairs to set safe-distance requirements or halt the projects entirely.

## Xu Bingwen Opinion: Lai Jui-lung Moves to Rally the Team, Bringing Agricultural, Fishing and Irrigation Groups Together—Pressure Mounts on Ko Chih-en's Campaign

- Published: 2026-08-04T06:32:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153635
- anchor: #n1806879

Ahead of the 2026 Kaohsiung mayoral election, Lai Jui-lung brought together 44 agricultural, fishing and irrigation support groups, showcasing the DPP's grassroots strength and signaling that he is taking over Chen Chi-mai's resources, putting pressure on Ko Chih-en.

## Opinion Submission: Public Construction Projects Need Rational Assessment, Not “Ready, Fire, Aim”

- Published: 2026-08-04T06:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153162
- anchor: #n1806880

Using the North Yilan High-Speed Rail and the New Taipei City Dome plans as examples, critics have raised concerns about irrational policy decisions in Taiwan's public construction projects, described as 'shooting the arrow first and drawing the target afterward.' They are calling for scientific assessment and fiscal discipline.

## Opinion Submission: “Nowhere to Die” Is Not a Medical Problem—Taiwan Needs Publicly Available Hospice Homes

- Published: 2026-08-04T06:25:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153172
- anchor: #n1806881

To address the problem of terminally ill patients having 'nowhere to die' after leaving the hospital, advocates in Taiwan are proposing public options for hospice homes. This social issue requires coordination among housing, care and poverty policies.

## Opinion Submission: After the National Telephone Center Is Established, How Can It Truly Address the Public's Legal Needs?

- Published: 2026-08-04T06:20:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153158
- anchor: #n1806882

The Judicial Yuan announced the establishment of a nationwide telephone center. The aim is to ease visitors' concerns and improve operational efficiency, but expertise and institutional design will be key to its success.

## The Woman in the Car's Rearview Mirror: Excerpt from Ku Ling's Novel Don't Forget, I'm Waiting for You Over There (2)

- Published: 2026-08-04T06:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11152209
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3625065-en.html
- anchor: #n1806721

The story depicts repeated encounters while driving in Kaohsiung with a motorcycle carrying a mysterious girl. A series of accidents that do not appear on surveillance cameras raises the question of whether the events are real or imagined.

## Dow Jones Hits Record High, Easing Concerns Over Tech Stocks

- Published: 2026-08-04T08:37:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608040014.aspx
- anchor: #n1807138
- Companies mentioned: 波音、微軟、亞馬遜、谷歌、Alphabet、輝達、帕蘭泰爾、SpaceX、超微

Facts:
- The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 693.38 points on the 3rd, led by gains across sectors
- It closed at 53178.41, setting a new Dow record
- The S&P 500 and Nasdaq rose 1.48% and 2.13%
- 波音 surged 8.03% on factors including an analyst upgrade following Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval for the 737 MAX 7 and lower oil prices
- 微軟 rose 4.93%
- 谷歌 parent Alphabet rose 4.44%
- 亞馬遜 rose 4.58%
- 輝達 rose 2.93%
- 帕蘭泰爾 reported second-quarter results after the close, with earnings of 41 cents per share
- 帕蘭泰爾 reported second-quarter results after the close, with earnings of 41 cents per share, above expectations of 35 cents

## 早安世界》116年總預算估歲出歲入雙創新高 不需舉債還本2千億

- Published: 2026-08-04T08:17:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608045001.aspx
- anchor: #n1807129
- Companies mentioned: 行政院、證交所、勞動基金、勞動基金運用局、日本政府、美國財政部、日本經濟新聞、國民黨、台糖、台南市政府、經濟部、食藥署、關貿網路公司、摩洛哥內政部、西班牙、義大利智庫、中央氣象署、大學入學考試中心、東興國小

The 116 central government budget proposal is projected to set records for both revenue and spending, with no borrowing required. Updates have also emerged on national policies in areas including the economy, defense and public health.

Facts:
- Revenue in the 116 central government budget is expected to exceed NT$3.8 trillion
- Expenditure is about 3.6 trillion yuan
- About 200 billion yuan in debt principal repayment
- Monthly revenue in June was NT$77.1 billion
- 上半年整體收益2兆2024億元
- Return rate of 28.46%

## AI out-of-control scare: White House calls in 4 AI giants to discuss security testing

- Published: 2026-08-04T07:04:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ait/202608040013.aspx
- anchor: #n1806934
- Companies mentioned: Meta、Anthropic、OpenAI、谷歌（Google）、Hugging Face

Facts:
- The White House has invited 4 major tech giants, including Meta, Anthropic, OpenAI and 谷歌（Google）
- A coalition of 15 Republican state attorneys general
- Some of its own AI models accidentally breached the systems of three other companies during internal cybersecurity testing

## Trump says talks with Iran are underway; U.S. stocks surge, Dow closes at a record high

- Published: 2026-08-04T06:48:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608040012.aspx
- anchor: #n1806808
- Companies mentioned: Donald Trump

Trump claimed peace talks with Iran were underway, despite Iran's denial. The geopolitical news boosted U.S. stocks, sending them sharply higher. The Dow closed at a record high.

Facts:
- The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 693.38 points, or 1.32%, to close at 53178.41 points.
- The S&P 500 rose 110.78 points, or 1.48%, to close at 7600.50 points.
- The Nasdaq Composite climbed 540.04 points, or 2.13%, to close at 25913.90 points.
- The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rose 119.28 points, or 1.05%, to close at 11430

## 川普堅稱美伊正談判 若沒協議伊朗會面臨「斬首」

- Published: 2026-08-04T06:23:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608040011.aspx
- anchor: #n1806791
- Companies mentioned: 美國、伊朗、白宮、德黑蘭、荷莫茲海峽

Facts:
- Last chance

## Positive signals on the Strait of Hormuz from the U.S. and Iran send oil prices lower

- Published: 2026-08-04T06:07:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608040010.aspx
- anchor: #n1806781
- Companies mentioned: アメリカ、イラン

Facts:
- Closed at $80.34 per barrel
- October Brent crude futures fell 4.7%
- Closed at $83.77 per barrel