AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-04 06:00–09:00 JST｜Page 2 of 2https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.htmlOne 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.en Book rental cars overseas entirely online, with Japanese-language service and payment in Japanese yenhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1807122https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1807122Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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. markethttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1807121https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1807121Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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）」】https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1807120https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1807120Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 『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, 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1807119https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1807119Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Next-generation BI tool Codatum launches beta of Codatum CLI, a command-line tool for creating and sharing dashboards in collaboration with AI agentshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1807118https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1807118Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1807117https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1807117Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES キンタロー。 joins the Nebuta Festival in person as satonoka's summer image character!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1807116https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1807116Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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 podcastershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1807115https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1807115Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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 Tokyohttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1807114https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1807114Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Latest firmware released for “SG-image AF 25mm F1.8 Micro Four Thirds”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1807113https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1807113Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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 monthshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1807112https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1807112Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Protecting children on their way to school: EPOCHAL’s “3WAY & Multi-Guard School Hat” adopted for the first time at a national elementary schoolhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1807111https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1807111Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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 TikTokhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1807110https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1807110Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [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]https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1807109https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1807109Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Enhanced data integration for “ZETA SEARCH” in the official Shopify apphttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1807108https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1807108Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【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！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1807107https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1807107Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1807106https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1807106Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [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!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1807105https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1807105Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1807035https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1807035Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:59:25 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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 Districthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1807036https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1807036Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:57:32 +0900JapanPR TIMES In the first half of 2026, 4 user accounts were leaked every minute in Japanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1807037https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1807037Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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]https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806967https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806967Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:40:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Nearly eliminated rework comments on “shape”: 株式会社ミクニ achieves front-loading with the introduction of Scene Workspacehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806966https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806966Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:40:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【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https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806965https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806965Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:40:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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.”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806969https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806969Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Webinar] Urgent check of website defenses in the age of AI—a free webinar to help you prioritize against vulnerabilities and tamperinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806968https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806968Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Applications open] HubMedコンサル matches clinics with wholesalers and dealers, offering a new way to expand sales channels without sales outreachhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806954https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806954Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES “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 taxhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806948https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806948Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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 usershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806947https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806947Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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 successorshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806946https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806946Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES <CC AI Lab> Specialist media outlet launched to transform decision-making at contact centershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806945https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806945Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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 withdrawhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806944https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806944Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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 Amazonhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806943https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806943Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【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～https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806942https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806942Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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, 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806941https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806941Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Career survey of approximately 20,000 people published】Human capital management is shifting from “ease of working” to “an environment that fosters challenges.”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806940https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806940Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【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)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806802https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806802Tue, 04 Aug 2026 06:40:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【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 conversionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806785https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806785Tue, 04 Aug 2026 06:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【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 conversionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806784https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806784Tue, 04 Aug 2026 06:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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 Salehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806783https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806783Tue, 04 Aug 2026 06:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES More comfortable mouse use. New HIDISC mouse pad combines smooth operation with a surface that stays in place!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806782https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806782Tue, 04 Aug 2026 06:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES AI demand heats up! Palantir posts strong earnings and outlook, shares surge 14% after hourshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806975https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806975Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:00:06 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網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 periodhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806976https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806976Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:00:05 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網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 lingerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806977https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806977Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:56:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網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 $4600https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806978https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806978Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:50:05 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網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 refundshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806979https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806979Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:45:37 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網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 Julyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806980https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806980Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:40:06 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網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 strategyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806981https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806981Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:40:05 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網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 probehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806982https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806982Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:30:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網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 concernshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806983https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806983Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:12:50 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網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 emergehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806984https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806984Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:11:01 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網高盛'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 volatilityhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806985https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806985Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:11:00 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網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 advicehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806809https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806809Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:00:05 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網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 consumershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806810https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806810Tue, 04 Aug 2026 06:42:47 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網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. stockshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806812https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806812Tue, 04 Aug 2026 06:40:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網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 riskyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806811https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806811Tue, 04 Aug 2026 06:40:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網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 supporthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806813https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806813Tue, 04 Aug 2026 06:30:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網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 trillionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806814https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806814Tue, 04 Aug 2026 06:21:33 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網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 decadehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806815https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806815Tue, 04 Aug 2026 06:20:59 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網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 movehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806817https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806817Tue, 04 Aug 2026 06:20:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網 Trump issues ultimatum! Iran faces “decapitation” if it fails to reach a dealhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806816https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806816Tue, 04 Aug 2026 06:20:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網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 0050https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806818https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806818Tue, 04 Aug 2026 06:10:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網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 benefithttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806661https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806661Tue, 04 Aug 2026 06:00:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網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 Weakenshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806662https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806662Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:50:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網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%https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806663https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806663Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:40:20 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網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 Concernhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806664https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806664Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:20:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網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 Cavalryhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1807043https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1807043Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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 Hegemonyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1807044https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1807044Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:50:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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 Japanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1807045https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1807045Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:40:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1807046https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1807046Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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？https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1807048https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1807048Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:20:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Wu Rongzhen Opinion: Lai Government's Japan Disaster Aid Cannot Sidestep the “One China Policy”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1807047https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1807047Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:20:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806875https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806875Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 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 avoidhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806874https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806874Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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 AIhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806876https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806876Tue, 04 Aug 2026 06:50:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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 Erahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806877https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806877Tue, 04 Aug 2026 06:45:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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 Completelyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806878https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806878Tue, 04 Aug 2026 06:40:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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 Campaignhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806879https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806879Tue, 04 Aug 2026 06:32:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806880https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806880Tue, 04 Aug 2026 06:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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 Homeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806881https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806881Tue, 04 Aug 2026 06:25:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806882https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806882Tue, 04 Aug 2026 06:20:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806721https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806721Tue, 04 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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 Stockshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1807138https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1807138Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:37:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 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https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1807129https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1807129Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:17:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 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. AI out-of-control scare: White House calls in 4 AI giants to discuss security testinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806934https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806934Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:04:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Trump says talks with Iran are underway; U.S. stocks surge, Dow closes at a record highhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806808https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806808Tue, 04 Aug 2026 06:48:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATrump 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. 川普堅稱美伊正談判 若沒協議伊朗會面臨「斬首」https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806791https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806791Tue, 04 Aug 2026 06:23:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Positive signals on the Strait of Hormuz from the U.S. and Iran send oil prices lowerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806781https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-06/index-en-p2.html#n1806781Tue, 04 Aug 2026 06:07:11 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA