AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-04 15:00–18:00 JST｜Page 7 of 8https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 438 items from 4 sources; Japan, 297 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en US-Iran war drives up oil prices; 沙烏地阿美 and 英國BP see profits surge in Q2https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1811995https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1811995Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:25:45 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Chen Yung-chi steps out into the Pacific to chase his dream, urging young players to take their first stephttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1811996https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1811996Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:21:43 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 宏達電 posts losses for 3 consecutive quarters, with a per-share loss of NT$0.33 in Q2https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1811981https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1811981Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:18:41 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Cheng Li-chun: Taiwan aims to achieve integrated software and hardware innovation in next-generation communicationshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1811982https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1811982Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:17:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA In response to internet slowdown drills, 中華郵政 says mobile postal services will be affectedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1811983https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1811983Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:16:37 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 韓國檢察廳 to be reorganized into 公訴廳 in October, formally separating investigations from prosecutionshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1811978https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1811978Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:16:23 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe South Korean government approved a legal amendment abolishing prosecutors' investigative powers and reorganizing the existing prosecution service into the 公訴廳, an agency dedicated to prosecutions. The move aims to separate investigations from prosecutions and will take effect on Oct. 2. Box office for 「魯冰花」 tops NT$6.5 million; Yan Zhen-fa hand-draws poster in tribute after recovering from illnesshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1811976https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1811976Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:13:34 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Major workplace accidents killed 109 in first half, down 29 from same period in 114https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1811977https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1811977Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:12:32 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Chen Yung-chi calls his playing career “amazing,” thanks everyone for their love of baseballhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1811979https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1811979Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:11:28 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAUni-President Lions veteran Chen Yung-chi announced that he will retire after this season, ending his 23-year professional baseball career. At a news conference, he summed up his career in professional baseball as “amazing” and thanked everyone for all that baseball had given him. 凌華's order intake remains steady; double-digit growth expected in second half as it plans to expand US operationshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1811980https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1811980Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:09:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA凌華 posted significant growth in revenue and profit in the first half, benefiting from its global market presence and strong product lines. Its outlook for the second half is steady, and it is actively planning to deepen its presence in the US market. The Taiwan dollar weakened 0.9 fen to close at NT$32.447.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1811932https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1811932Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:03:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA President Lai: Taiwan and Eswatini support each other for mutual benefit, with ties steadily advancinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1811933https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1811933Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:02:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Benzo[a]pyrene levels in camellia oil exceed standards; Chiayi City orders 源發 oil factory to remove and seal affected productshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1811934https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1811934Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:58:20 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Plans for Taoyuan Airport Terminal 1 to be announced in 116https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1811935https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1811935Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:58:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA NT$10 billion biomedical fund approved; 國發基金’s “7+2” initiatives expected to be fully funded this yearhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1811865https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1811865Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:58:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Two major food-delivery platforms: Service suspended in areas holding town resilience drillshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1811866https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1811866Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:57:13 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Chen Pei-hsien prepares wedding invitations and cakes for contract renewal, jokes she is “marrying” 福茂唱片https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1811867https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1811867Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:54:11 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 日圓貶值助攻豐田上修全年財測 同步買回1兆日圓庫藏股https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1811868https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1811868Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:53:09 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Construction on Taichung Metro Blue Line civil engineering Contract 1 to begin on the 12th; walking event set for the 9thhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1811869https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1811869Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:52:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAConstruction on 台中捷運 Blue Line civil engineering Contract 1 is scheduled to begin on the 12th. The city government held a warm-up walk on the 9th and announced that a regional air defense drill would take place on the 10th. Wildfires rage in Washington state, forcing more than 60,000 to evacuate; police arrest arson suspecthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1811931https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1811931Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:51:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Young people from overseas come to Taiwan for placements at 大葉大學 to observe smart healthcare researchhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1811930https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1811930Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:51:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA South Korea passes Criminal Procedure Act amendment, stripping prosecutors of investigative powershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810417https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810417Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:48:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 林宸佑 implicated in alleged Chinese spy case; court orders 2-month extension of detention for retired military officer accused of taking bribeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810418https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810418Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:45:58 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Scammers impersonate officials; Cyber Security Administration: We will not send text messages asking you to download softwarehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810415https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810415Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:41:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Drone enters restricted area at Taoyuan Airport; runway suspended for 10 minutes, affecting 9 flightshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810395https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810395Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:38:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA COVID-19 vaccinations surge; hurry, only 165,000 doses remainhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810390https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810390Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:34:52 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 魔力紅第3度高雄開唱 2027新春唱進高雄世運主場館https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810391https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810391Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:32:50 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Keelung Ghost Festival water lantern procession to feature blessings from 即將成真火舞團https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810392https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810392Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:29:47 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Man seeks to buy 100,000 points to meet online love interest; Taichung police foil scam twicehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810393https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810393Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:29:45 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Once cooked gourmet dishes, now survives on liquids; oral cancer patient urges public to reject betel nuthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810383https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810383Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:27:43 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Legislature reviews University Act; civic groups put forward 5 demands, including student representatives in presidential selectionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810384https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810384Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:27:41 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA COVID-19單週就醫增7成 62例重症創115年新高https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810385https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810385Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:25:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Zhonglian crude oil issue discovered; 台糖’s Wu Ming-chang: Raw materials are not legally required to be reportedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810372https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810372Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:23:37 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Hong Kong media: Actress 葛蘭 dies at 93https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810358https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810358Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:15:35 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Chen Yung-chi chokes up talking about family in his retirement year, thanks the 3 mothers in his lifehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810359https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810359Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:13:33 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Three major institutional investors net-buy NT$109 million in Taiwan stockshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810360https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810360Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:11:30 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan's stock index edged down 25.75 points today to close at 43360.66 points. The 3 major institutional investors made combined net purchases of NT$109 million, with investment trusts buying while proprietary traders and foreign investors sold. Changhua County disability groups sell Mid-Autumn Festival gift boxes; Wang Hui-mei and Kang Kang support charityhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810361https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810361Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:11:28 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Changhua County Government and entertainer Kang Kang jointly held a promotion event for Mid-Autumn Festival gift boxes from institutions serving people with disabilities, supporting stable employment for disability groups. Japan defense white paper: 中國's military actions toward Taiwan becoming more combat-oriented, propagandistic and normalizedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810362https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810362Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:10:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Japan raises permanent residency threshold; income must exceed that of Japanese householdshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810369https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810369Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:06:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Korean media hail Chinese tourists as a driver of casino growth, shocking Chinese officialshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810368https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810368Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:06:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Technology and export stocks lead gains as Japanese stocks fluctuate before closing higherhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810367https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810367Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:06:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA National skills competition concludes; Central Changhua and Nantou branch wins 7 gold, 7 silver and 7 bronze medalshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810370https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810370Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:05:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Bottleneck at Changhua's 184 redevelopment zone to be cleared, linking Yuanlin Boulevard road networkhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810371https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810371Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:04:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAChanghua's Yuanlin City has launched road intersection construction in the 184 redevelopment zone. The project is expected to be completed in 75 days and will complete the Yuanlin Boulevard ring road network. 世界先進: Q3 shipments expected to grow 3%; capacity utilization estimated at 90%https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810293https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810293Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:03:13 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Yunlin 2026 Traditional Crafts and Performing Arts Exhibition showcases the beauty of traditional skills through nearly 80 exhibitshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810224https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810224Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:56:11 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Household trash dumping reported frequently; Taipei City to reduce pedestrian trash bins year by yearhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810225https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810225Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:55:09 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Hsu Chia-ching clarifies overseas report was 30 pages, accuses 民眾黨 of smearing herhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810226https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810226Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:54:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Weak yen prompts 豐田汽車 to raise full-year profit forecasthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810227https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810227Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:50:05 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA豐田汽車 raised its net profit and revenue forecasts for the current fiscal year, to 3.25 trillion yen and 54 trillion yen, respectively, citing the impact of yen depreciation. The decision reflects 豐田汽車's revised expectations for recent exchange-rate trends. Taiwan stocks close down 25.75 points without breaking above the monthly moving average; CPO concept stocks stronghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810228https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810228Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:50:03 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan stocks closed down 25.75 points on Aug. 4, while silicon photonics and optical communications stocks performed strongly. 大立光 and 聯亞 are actively positioning themselves to seize opportunities in AI optical interconnects. Canada's former deputy prime minister urges democracies to speak out against Chinese group's push for legislationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810152https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810152Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:48:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA CWA: 15 counties and cities under high-temperature alert; Hsinchu's Zhudong reaches 38 degrees in the afternoonhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810145https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810145Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:43:58 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Rakuten Monkeys sign Japanese and Korean league veteran developmental import Masaya Kyoyama to bolster pitching staffhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810146https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810146Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:41:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 蔡英文任陳瑩競總主委 台東綠營大團結https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810147https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810147Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:40:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 道奇補強史庫柏志在3連霸 市場最新賠率大熱門https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810107https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810107Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:38:52 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 標示不明違停申訴成功率高 北市停管處允改善https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810101https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810101Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:31:50 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Average mortgages hit record highs in 5 non-six-municipality counties; Hsinchu County leads at NT$13.47 millionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810102https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810102Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:28:48 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Vice president: The world has no shortage of complainers; those willing to solve problems are precioushttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810084https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810084Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:23:45 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Record-breaking heatwave puts South Korea to the test; 16 have died from heat this summerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810085https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810085Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:21:43 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 颱風白海豚影響 星宇航空8/5部分航班異動https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810086https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810086Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:20:41 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 捷迅：海空運下半年價量齊揚、艙位為王https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810087https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810087Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:18:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA受惠AI硬體出貨及地緣政治影響，捷迅上半年每股盈餘年增46.13%，預期下半年海空運需求強勁，持續擴充物流佈局。 August electronic futures fall; financial futures risehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810081https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810081Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:05:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaipei stocks edged lower today, closing at 43360.66 points. In the futures market, electronic futures fell while financial futures strengthened; electronic futures were at an 11.62-point discount and financial futures at a 23.06-point discount. U.S. Pacific commander: No country will be allowed to dominate the Indo-Pacifichttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1809984https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1809984Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:04:32 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Ko Wen-je and others in the Jinghua City case to appear at first appeal hearing on 9/8https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1809985https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1809985Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:04:30 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Dispute over reporting tainted oil; Shen Po-yang: Amid cooperation, all we saw was political mudslinginghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1809986https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1809986Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:04:28 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Amendments to the two circular economy laws; Peng Chi-ming: Transform waste recycling into a circular economyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810082https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810082Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:04:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Ministry of Environment is pursuing amendments to the “two circular economy laws” to shift from traditional recycling to a circular economy. Minister Peng Chi-ming said at a briefing that the changes would bring Taiwan in line with international standards and praised local governments for administrative reforms. August Taiwan stock index futures rise 138 pointshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1809981https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1809981Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:01:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Yen holds gains from U.S.-Japan intervention as markets watch for another move by authoritieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1809982https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1809982Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:59:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 藍營指台糖未通報 林靜儀：粗膠原油是可以吃嗎https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1809915https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1809915Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:59:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taiwan Route 64 body-dumping case: On-site inspection scheduled for the afternoon of Nov. 4; westbound lanes on the section to be fully closedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1809916https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1809916Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:56:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 台積電 falls NT$50; Taiwan stocks edge down 25 points to close lowerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1809845https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1809845Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:52:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taiwan stocks fell 25.75 pointshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1809846https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1809846Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:49:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Han Kuang Exercise No. 42 live-fire drills begin on the 5th, testing reverse briefings and new combat capabilitieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1809847https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1809847Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:49:13 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 2026 Father’s Day gift guide 》Don’t just give Dad a shaver! Insiders are switching to “this” instead: affordable, easy to store and genuinely practicalhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1811871https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1811871Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Father’s Day 2026 is approaching, and many people are struggling to choose a gift. This article recommends 4 practical gifts that offer great value, helping children find something Dad can use every day, show their filial love and stay within budget. Domestic restrictions push investors to “invest overseas”! South Korean retail investors flock to U.S. stocks and keep using leverage to buy high-risk ETFshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1811870https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1811870Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒With domestic leveraged ETFs restricted, South Korean individual investors have turned to high-risk 3x leveraged ETFs in the U.S. market, suffering huge losses and highlighting the effects of FOMO and regulation. Don’t just look at Fu Jen and Soochow! Taiwan’s strongest private university “beats NTU and NTHU in world rankings,” with strong competitiveness and career prospects as employers scramble to hire its graduateshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1811872https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1811872Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:58:10 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Love Dad! Uni-President Enterprises Group airlifts more than 40,000 dendrobium orchids to honor fathers everywherehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1811873https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1811873Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:54:03 +0900Taiwan風傳媒To celebrate Father’s Day, Uni-President Enterprises Group has for the third year joined forces with more than 10 of its brands to airlift more than 40,000 Thai dendrobium orchids for gifting or sale, while offering gifts with qualifying purchases and rewards points to honor fathers. Not just 台積電 and 國巨! Who did the government-backed fund buy for NT$22.6 billion? A look at the 5 stocks it is supportinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1811874https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1811874Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:52:30 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 小羊卡牌社 embezzlement suspicions shock Taiwan; Tokyo card shop declares bankruptcy in April with ¥400 million in debthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1811875https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1811875Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:51:58 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Zhang Linghe and Wang Churan’s 《這一秒過火》 comes in last! Top 10 Chinese dramas of July revealed; the 7.5-rated winner beats 《雀骨》 and 《野狗骨頭》https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1811876https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1811876Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:47:30 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Another win for Taiwan’s pharmaceutical industry! Medigen’s enterovirus vaccine arrives in Vietnam, building a protective network for children across Asiahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1811877https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1811877Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:47:09 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Sanae Takaichi issues supplemental thank-you list, with “Taiwan ranked 56th”; Kuo Cheng-liang slams the order as “downgrading Taiwan to a region”: “It still comes after this country”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1811878https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1811878Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:33:39 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi released a list of acknowledgments after the Kumamoto earthquake. Taiwan was initially omitted, then added the following day at 56th place, behind Palestine, sparking strong public anger in Taiwan. Former legislator Kuo Cheng-liang criticized the move as tantamount to “downgrading Taiwan to a region.” Zeng Shunxi plays everyone from grandson to grandfather! Top 10 most remarkable cross-generational casting choices in Chinese dramas; the winner plays 3 generations in one rolehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1811880https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1811880Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A ranking of memorable cross-generational casting in Chinese dramas is attracting attention. 美人心計, in which 王麗坤 played roles spanning 三 generations on her own, was ranked No. 1. Her acting and the seamless visual effect were praised. Postal account holders take note! Chunghwa Post announces that mobile internet transfers and remittances may be disrupted on “these 2 days,” affecting 14 counties and cities across Taiwanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1811879https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1811879Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Due to the 2026 Urban Resilience Exercises, Chunghwa Post will conduct mobile network slowdown drills in 14 counties and cities across Taiwan on Aug. 10 and 13, affecting online transfers and postal services. People should use fixed-line internet or visit a counter to avoid failed transactions. Factory orders surge and manufacturing jobs rebound strongly; why is the U.S. economy getting stronger the longer the war lasts?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1811881https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1811881Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:29:19 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 又有毒蔬果！台灣人愛吃「1水果」農藥超標、2萬公斤全銷毀，1種魚驗出禁藥，不合格名單曝https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1811882https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1811882Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:06:42 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Eliminates all 3 seeds! 21-year-old tennis star Alex Eala makes history, rallying to win and become the Philippines’ first tour championhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1811883https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1811883Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:05:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 “Taiwanese people love going to 3 countries”: airfares slashed! Round trips during popular travel periods for NT$3888; a roundup of 2026 travel dealshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1811884https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1811884Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:04:18 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Taiwan gets a new amusement park! Opening 8/8, it is the largest in Taiwan, with free access to 30 attractions and just a 1-minute walk from the light rail. Here’s how to get there.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810233https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810233Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A new family amusement park, 高雄親子遊樂園區, built at a former railway factory site in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, will open on Aug. 8. It features more than 30 free attractions and is in a convenient location, a 1-minute walk from a light rail station. CleverTap expands into Taiwan, with its headquarters team visiting to share practical tips on membership management.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810234https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810234Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:59:54 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Customer interaction platform CleverTap has entered the Taiwan market, with its headquarters team visiting the island to hold an event for businesses. The team will share strategies for using member data and AI-driven automation. After 10 years of building a presence in Hsinchu and Miaoli without rushing projects to market, Shang De Development wins over buyers with 18 guarantees and earthquake-resistant specifications.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810235https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810235Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:55:07 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Shang De Development has spent 10 years building a presence in Hsinchu and Miaoli, establishing its brand reputation with 18 peace-of-mind guarantees and high-standard earthquake-resistant design. Its new “Heart Sequence Architecture” concept emphasizes long-term residential quality and community connections. 陳偉霆張藝興《老九門》輸了！陸劇最有火花兄弟檔TOP10：冠軍CP感封神、看一集徹底愛上https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810236https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810236Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:52:09 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Ko Wen-je’s second-trial dates are set! The Jinghua City case heads back to the High Court, with the first hearing on Sept. 8.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810237https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810237Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:50:23 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Former Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je was sentenced to 17 years in the first trial of the Jinghua City case. His appeal will go before the court for a second trial on Sept. 8. His monitoring conditions have been changed to an electronic ankle bracelet, and he has replaced his legal team ahead of the retrial. The case has implications for Taiwan’s political landscape and the credibility of its justice system. Taiwan is getting 2 new domed stadiums! They will be in the same county or city, with a 100,000-ping shopping mall and more than 40,000 seats. The earliest completion dates have been revealed.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810238https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810238Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:39:36 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Two large facilities, 台中巨蛋 and 台中超巨蛋, will be built in Taichung City. 台中巨蛋, designed by 隈研吾, is scheduled for completion in 2030, while 超巨蛋, which will include a 100,000-ping commercial complex, is scheduled for completion in 2031. The projects are expected to spur development in central Taiwan through links with the transportation network. Ningxia and Shilin lose out! The winner of Taiwan’s Top 10 night markets is praised for its affordable, diverse food and convenient transportation. Tourists say it is a must-visit.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810239https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810239Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:39:04 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 《軒轅劍》 and 《仙劍四》 aren’t the worst! Top 10 lowest-rated mainland Chinese dramas starring Ju Jingyi: one bottomed out at 4.0, and even her polished makeup couldn’t save it.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810240https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810240Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:37:03 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Several period dramas starring Chinese actress Ju Jingyi have received poor ratings on Douban. This article reviews her 10 lowest-rated works as of 2026 and examines the controversies over her acting, styling and character portrayals. Did Chung Lien executives know about the cancer-causing oil in April and still ship it? Chen Chi-mai denounces them as “unforgivable”: “Let unscrupulous companies go out of business.”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810241https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810241Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:33:15 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Chung Lien was exposed for shipping products in April despite knowing its raw materials were abnormal. Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai lambasted the unscrupulous company, saying it should go out of business, and called on 福懋, 福壽 and 泰山 to share responsibility as the food safety crisis continues to escalate. Uni-President exits the fitness market! BEING sport and BEING fit will stop operating on Sept. 3. Members can transfer to another gym.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810242https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810242Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:32:08 +0900Taiwan風傳媒統一超 subsidiary 統一佳佳 is withdrawing from the BEING sport and BEING fit fitness businesses, ending services on Sept. 3. Members can transfer to 健身工廠 or request refunds. Expanding losses in the fitness business were behind the withdrawal. 《塵緣》 and 《我的真朋友》 aren’t the worst! A roundup of Yang Ying’s 10 lowest-rated mainland Chinese dramas: one was criticized for having a “staring” performance that set a new low.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810243https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810243Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:31:51 +0900Taiwan風傳媒評價 of 楊穎 (Angelababy)'s Chinese drama roles has been poor, with 孤芳不自賞 receiving the lowest rating at 3.2 points. Problems with the acting and production have been pointed out. 盤後》台股收跌力守住4萬3！華邦電、南亞科、大立光攻漲停，金融股走弱https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810244https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810244Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:31:35 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Apple and Asus lose out! Taiwan’s best-selling AI laptop is praised for its many features, fast response, slim and premium design, and battery life that lasts all day without charging.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810245https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-15/index-en-p7.html#n1810245Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:28:35 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The rankings for Taiwan’s best-selling AI laptops in the first half of 2026 are out. Acer’s Aspire Lite 16-inch AI laptop took the top spot, winning consumers over with its value, long battery life and slim design, reflecting strong demand for high-performance AI devices.