AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-04 18:00–21:00 JST｜Page 2 of 3https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 183 items from 3 sources; Japan, 97 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en Problematic tea seed oil producers rise to 5, affecting 4 counties and cities including New Taipei and Tainanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812559https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812559Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:27:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan's Food and Drug Administration announced that tea seed oil produced by 5 oil mills exceeded the limit for the carcinogen benzo[a]pyrene. The products involved locations including New Taipei City, Chiayi County and City, and Tainan City. 源春, which produced goods under contract for several companies, is suspected of using Chinese raw materials. When is the urban resilience air-raid drill? What impact will slower internet speeds have? A look at the Q&Ahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812554https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812554Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:21:34 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 金管會: Market information is not being withheld; aims to launch stock market dashboard by the end of Septemberhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812555https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812555Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:20:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA German media uncover secret Iranian documents on plans to buy 100 shoulder-fired air defense missiles from Chinahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812551https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812551Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:18:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA China releases national safety standard for autonomous driving systems; implementation planned for July 2027https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812552https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812552Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:17:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Tainan's 「Double Duck」 mascots generate more than NT$20 million in business opportunities through licensinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812553https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812553Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:16:10 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Moroccan migrants pour across the border into Ceuta; bleak prospects and high unemployment drive the exodushttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812547https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812547Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:10:08 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Neurosurgery outpatient procedures canceled; 李綜合醫院 says no agreement was reached on appointmentshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812548https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812548Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:09:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Heat waves hit one after another; France's July was the hottest month on recordhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812549https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812549Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:05:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Former Finnish prime minister Sanna Marin: Yielding to great powers out of fear cannot build lasting peacehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812550https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812550Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:04:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFormer Finnish prime minister Sanna Marin attended the 2026 Ketagalan Forum and urged democratic countries to unite against great powers. She stressed that strengthening defense and diversifying supply chains are essential to ensuring international order and stable sovereignty. 緯創 posts record high earnings per share of NT$4.72 in Q2, expands footprint in Taiwan, the U.S. and Vietnamhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812542https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812542Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:03:59 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Hearing on Taiwan Science Park project postponed; Taiwan Forward urges reduced development and coexistence with agriculturehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812543https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812543Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:02:57 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Mass deaths of water buffalo on Yangmingshan; ruling against park authority's appeal of NT$75,000 fine is finalhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812544https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812544Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:00:55 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 「Four loans under one roof」 conceal credit risks; banks must report personal financial liquidity loans starting in Octoberhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812480https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812480Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:59:53 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA金管會 is requiring domestic banks to report data on personal financial liquidity loans starting in October in response to credit risks arising from 「four loans under one roof」, to strengthen market oversight. 中華車 reports higher first-half profit as brand sales drive growthhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812411https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812411Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:51:51 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA中華車 reported its financial results for the first half of 2025, with profit rising 31% year over year on stronger brand sales. 裕日車, meanwhile, posted an operating loss in the first half amid higher costs and tariff concerns. Science park review committee approves 5 investment projects to strengthen semiconductor competitivenesshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812412https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812412Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:50:49 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe National Science and Technology Council's science park review committee approved 5 new investment projects totaling about NT$4.158 billion, covering semiconductor equipment and smart manufacturing technologies. The move will strengthen localization of Taiwan's semiconductor supply chain and boost the competitiveness of domestic key equipment. Abao hopes to make friends with young creators through a concert at the Taipei Music Centerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812407https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812407Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:46:46 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 2nd Taipei Music Center Concert Academy launches, aiming to train behind-the-scenes technical talent for concerts. Singer Abao joins the program and will perform on Dec. 4. Thailand and Indonesia deepen strategic partnership, push industrial cooperation to boost bilateral tradehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812408https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812408Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:45:44 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThailand and Indonesia deepen their strategic partnership, setting a goal of raising bilateral trade to $23 billion. The two sides agreed to strengthen cooperation in the halal industry and supply chains, and signed 4 memorandums. Chiayi prosecutors summon Wu brothers over suspected use of adulterated Chinese tea-oil camellia seedshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812403https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812403Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:42:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaipei and Chiayi prosecutors jointly searched Weijia Company and related oil-processing plants as they investigate the suspected adulteration of imported tea-oil camellia seeds and excessive benzo[a]pyrene levels. The Wu brothers were summoned. The New York Times: Iran, Oman near new deal to consolidate Tehran's control of the Strait of Hormuzhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812404https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812404Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:39:40 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIran and Oman are close to reaching a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with plans to designate shipping lanes and levy service fees. U.S. officials denied this, as the move creates a geopolitical stalemate between Trump's efforts to resolve the shipping crisis and maintain open international waters. Pedestrian injured after being hit by free bus in Zhongli; Taoyuan transport department fines operator NT$70,000https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812398https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812398Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:37:38 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 高雄電影節 spotlights “drama,” with restored classics including Legally Blondehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812399https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812399Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:37:36 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Did Zhonglian's use of Chinese-made process equipment lead to problems? Taichung City Government says experts must be invited to investigatehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812400https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812400Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:37:34 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNABenzo[a]pyrene levels in Zhonglian's oil products exceeded the limit, possibly due to a switch to Chinese-made process equipment. The Taichung City Government said it needs expert help with the investigation; its administrative powers are limited, and the facts remain to be clarified through judicial proceedings. Crowds line up at 銀座熊本館 as shoppers buy local specialties to support earthquake recoveryhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812396https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812396Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:36:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Will climbing Taiwan's Hundred Peaks require a fee in year 116? National Park Service: timeline undecided, discussions ongoinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812392https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812392Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:27:29 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe National Park Service is considering charging conservation fees for entry into ecological reserves. It will hold briefings at 6 locations nationwide in August and collect opinions. Asian Games baseball training team plays in Japan; Cheng Chun-wei records 1 hit, 1 RBI and 2 stolen baseshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812393https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812393Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:26:27 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Asian Games baseball training team lost 1-3 to Mitsubishi Heavy Industries West in the 2nd game of its series in Japan. Cheng Chun-wei contributed the team's only RBI and stole 2 bases. Foreign investors hold net short positions of 87,800 Taiwan index futures contracts; futures expert sees arbitrage opportunitieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812394https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812394Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:25:25 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan stocks fluctuated and closed lower at 43,360 points. Foreign investors' net short positions in Taiwan index futures fell to 87,800 contracts; an expert said the wide gap between futures and spot prices offers arbitrage opportunities. 華爾街日報: Taiwan-U.S. defense cooperation becomes more public, signaling to China that ties are solidhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812390https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812390Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:22:23 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan has made public details of U.S. military training in Taiwan and Taiwan-U.S. coast guard cooperation to signal to China that ties are stable and reassure the public at home. Kuo Tzu-chien and his son bring warmth to disadvantaged seniors in Pingtung; he says with joy: “My son has grown up”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812388https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812388Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:18:20 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Central America's most active volcano erupts; Guatemalan authorities evacuate nearby villagershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812389https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812389Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:16:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 奧德賽 premieres in Beijing; host's interview while kneeling triggers Chinese nationalist sentimenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812382https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812382Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:12:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Benzo[a]pyrene levels exceed the limit in Nongqi Company tea oil; New Taipei says product has been removed from shelveshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812383https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812383Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:12:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Summer Koshien is approaching; female umpire and video-assisted review to be used for the first timehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812384https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812384Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:11:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Chinese man found with weapons and C4 explosives sentenced to 46 years by Thai courthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812385https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812385Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:11:10 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA South Korea abolishes prosecutors' investigative powers: a full analysis of the reform's background, system and controversieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812386https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812386Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:11:08 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNASouth Korea has completed its prosecution reform through legislative amendments, formally achieving a “complete separation of investigation and indictment.” Su Da shoulders the banner for “Ancestor Ghost,” runs 10 kilometers a day to promote the filmhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812387https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812387Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:09:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Foreign investors sell NT$5.7 billion amid 1,000-point swings in Taiwan stocks; 彰銀 tops list with 37,000 lots soldhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812362https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812362Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:03:03 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 羅東林場長屋修復星巴克進駐 獲卓越建設金質獎https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812363https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812363Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:02:01 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 富邦媒: E-commerce price wars cool; outlook for second-half operations cautiously optimistichttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812364https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812364Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:00:59 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Chou Yu-kou and Tsai Yu-chen accused of falsely alleging Zhang Shu-chuan had an affair; second-instance ruling set for 9/29https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812365https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812365Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:59:57 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 中央社宅新北等4縣市釋1500戶 300戶留給婚育家庭https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812299https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812299Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:59:55 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Airtac’s July revenue hits a record for the month; demand upcycle expected to last through next yearhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812300https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812300Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:58:53 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Stocks and foreign exchange consolidate in tandem; Taiwan dollar falls for 2nd straight session to close at 32.447https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812301https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812301Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:56:50 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Chinese and Russian warships sail together; 3 Chinese vessels nearly circumnavigate Japanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812232https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812232Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:55:09 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Visual for Chen Yung-chi’s retirement features an Amis proverb; tickets for Tainan event go on sale to all buyers on the 7thhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812230https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812230Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:53:48 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Ever Rich and the Shoe Aid Association collect donations at Taoyuan Airport, aiming to send more than 10,000 items to Africahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812231https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812231Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:52:46 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 振大環球 first-half profit jumps 95% year over year; EPS reaches NT$9.08https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812233https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812233Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:46:42 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Yuan Chun’s stock of China-made camellia oil passes FDA inspectionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812235https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812235Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:45:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 融程電 earns a record NT$4.28 per share in first half, accelerates U.S. manufacturing expansionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812234https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812234Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:45:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA融程電’s revenue, net profit and earnings per share all reached record highs in the first half of 2026. Benefiting from defense projects and edge AI applications, the company is accelerating its expansion of U.S. production capacity. Typhoon Dolphin expected to turn north on the 8th; rain precautions needed nationwide, with foehn winds in the easthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812229https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812229Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:43:35 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATyphoon Dolphin is forecast to turn north on the 8th, with a sea warning possibly issued as early as the 7th. It will have its greatest impact on Taiwan from the 8th to the 10th; rain precautions are needed nationwide, and some areas should watch for foehn winds. 十三行博物館 offers two-track archaeology experience, with excavation at the Wugu site pithttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812223https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812223Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:39:33 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Russia and Ukraine continue exchanging strikes; drone attack in Moscow region leaves 5 dead and 10 injuredhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812224https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812224Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:36:31 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Nantou County government plans to rebuild its administration building, adding office space and parkinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812220https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812220Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:35:29 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Nantou County Government plans to invest NT$2.27 billion to rebuild its 25-year-old administration building. The project aims to address a shortage of office space, leaks and parking difficulties, consolidating departments to improve administrative and public service efficiency. 偉訓 subsidiary 力韡 loses arbitration case and cannot pay; seeks bankruptcyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812221https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812221Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:35:27 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA偉訓 subsidiary 力韡 lost a U.S. arbitration case and was ordered to pay about 1.57 billion yen in damages. It plans to file for bankruptcy due to insufficient assets. 偉訓 has also already booked a huge loss. Camellia oil benzo[a]pyrene scandal widens; products from 2 Yunlin businesses affected and pulled from shelveshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812222https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812222Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:32:25 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Hualien’s emergency evacuation kits remain undistributed; 審計室 calls on the county government to make improvementshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812215https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812215Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:27:23 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA National Palace Museum Southern Branch showcases a gold-threaded robe and Valentine’s Day-only water dance to invite the public to celebrate Qixihttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812216https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812216Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:24:20 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe National Palace Museum Southern Branch has launched the “Woven Light: Asian Textiles” exhibition and will stage a Valentine’s Day-only water dance show around Qixi, combining culture and the arts with technological lighting effects. Malaysian yacht takes on water and sinks near Guishan Island; coast guard rescues 2 peoplehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812217https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812217Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:24:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Malaysian-flagged yacht “Nick Lawang” took on water and lost power near Guishan Island. The Suao Coast Guard rescued 2 crew members, and the vessel has been towed back to Wushi Harbor. Hsinchu County three-tier basketball invitational to feature powerhouse Taipei school Jinhua Junior High for the first timehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812218https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812218Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:18:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe finals of the Hsinchu County Chairperson’s Cup three-tier basketball tournament are underway, with strong teams from outside the county, including Jinhua Junior High, invited for the first time to raise the level of competition. Taiwan motorcycle registrations rise 5.3% month over month in July as summer peak-season demand heats uphttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812199https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812199Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:16:51 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA National Park Service and medical welfare council partner to show nature videos at 26 hospitals to promote well-beinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812200https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812200Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:16:49 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA內政部國家公園署 and the Ministry of Health and Welfare’s medical welfare council signed a letter of intent to play national park nature videos at 26 ministry-run hospitals nationwide, providing patients with a healing environment and promoting cross-agency cooperation in environmental education and health care. 5-6月統一發票中獎清冊 10元外送費、中華電信月租各中千萬https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812201https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812201Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:08:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA財政部が115年5、6月期統一發票の当選リストを公開。特別賞18件が確定し、少額利用者の当選も報告された。 游盈隆 visits Penghu, hopes local public office elections will proceed smoothlyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812203https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812203Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:07:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNACentral Election Commission Chairman 游盈隆 visited Penghu to inspect preparations for year-end local public office elections. He stressed political neutrality and professionalism and called for the use of AI technology to address challenges in the information environment. Keelung parking lot lease expires; 台肥 gives operator until the end of August as a grace periodhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812202https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812202Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:07:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA台肥 granted a 2-month grace period after the contract for a parking lot site in Keelung expired. The site is to be returned due to deficiencies on the operator's part. Philippines establishes territorial sea baselines around Democracy Reef; KMT says government inaction harms sovereigntyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812152https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812152Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:05:40 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 電務處 staff worked more than 300 hours of overtime; 台鐵 says it will continue to add frontline staffhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812153https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812153Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:04:38 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 桃機 exercise on Aug. 13 will not affect flights; connecting transport services temporarily suspendedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812145https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812145Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:03:36 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaoyuan Airport will impose partial traffic controls on August 13 in cooperation with the “2026 Urban Resilience (Air Defense) Exercise.” Flights and the airport MRT will operate as usual. Rocket debris to hit the moon on Aug. 5, estimated to send a million kilograms of material flying and leave a craterhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812146https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812146Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:02:34 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA discarded SpaceX rocket will hit the moon on August 5. The impact will have the force of 3 tons of TNT and is expected to leave a crater on the lunar surface. ASEAN Brief, Aug. 4, 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812144https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812144Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:02:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Don’t rush to rescue a young owl found on the ground; its parents may be nearbyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812147https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812147Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:01:32 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA六福村提醒民眾，發現貓頭鷹幼鳥落地時應先觀察，因其可能正在學飛且有親鳥照料，切勿任意帶走。 Oil prices rebound after falling; most Asian markets close higherhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812148https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812148Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:58:30 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA亞馬遜股價激勵市場對AI擔憂減緩，帶動美股創新高，進而支撐亞股多數收紅。 Kaohsiung COVID-19 outpatient and emergency visits rise 84.6%; health bureau urges older adults to get vaccinated promptlyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812149https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812149Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:58:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 台糖 failed to report oil with excessive benzopyrene levels; scholar says prevention should take priority.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812150https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812150Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:56:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Kumamoto disaster victims say they need water most; 高市早苗 says water service is expected to be restored in the disaster zone by the end of August.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812151https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812151Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:54:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Chicony Power posts a 2.03 yuan Q2 EPS, a 6-quarter high, boosted by non-operating incomehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812015https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812015Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:53:21 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAChicony Power Technology reported its 2026 Q2 results, with earnings per share of 2.03 yuan, a 6-quarter high. Revenue rose quarter over quarter on growth in communications and server power supplies, but higher costs weighed on core operating profit. Taipei City Hospital network outage; medical cybersecurity incident initially ruled outhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812016https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812016Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:53:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Research firm estimates global server shipments will rise 2.8% quarter over quarter in Q3, with growth slowinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812017https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812017Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:52:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA DIGITIMES report says global server shipment growth is slowing due to component shortages, but shipments are still expected to exceed 5 million units in Q3. U.S. cloud service providers are shifting their purchases toward CPU servers. AI takes center stage at high school principals’ meeting; Cheng Ying-yao calls for cultivating independent thinkinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812018https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812018Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:50:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAEducation Minister Cheng Ying-yao said at the national principals’ meeting that education in the AI era should return to its fundamentals, emphasizing students’ self-directed learning and independent thinking. Road suddenly collapses in Shenzhen, leaving a large sinkhole; railway construction underway nearbyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812019https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812019Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:49:13 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA To reduce infection risks at shelters, Tzu Chi sends another 200 screens to Kumamotohttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812020https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812020Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:48:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFollowing the earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture, the Tzu Chi Foundation procured an additional 200 Fuhui partition screens to support evacuation shelters. They were airlifted with the cooperation of 中華航空 to reduce infection risks and ensure privacy. Nantou County government plans to rebuild its government complex as a full administrative district and add parking spaceshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812481https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812481Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:59:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Nantou County announced plans to rebuild its aging government complex and construct a multi-story parking garage. It will invest 2.27 billion yen to centralize administrative services and improve convenience for residents. Kaohsiung to hold an urban resilience air defense drill on 8/7; people and vehicles must cooperate with evacuation measureshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812482https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812482Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:57:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 AI is not a short-term business cycle! VIS Chairman Fang Lue: demand will continue to outstrip supply through 2027, with AI revenue share set to reach double digits this yearhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812483https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812483Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:55:58 +0900Taiwan風傳媒VIS Chairman Fang Lue said AI demand will continue through 2027 and mature-process capacity will remain insufficient to meet demand. AI is expected to account for more than double digits of revenue this year, demonstrating that AI has become a structural growth driver for the semiconductor industry. “Lighting Up the Mid-Autumn Festival with Love”: Changhua County organizations for people with disabilities and sheltered workshops jointly promote Mid-Autumn gift boxeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812484https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812484Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:55:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Changhua County held an event on the 4th to jointly sell Mid-Autumn Festival gift boxes from 8 disability organizations and sheltered workshops in the county. County Magistrate Wang Huimei and entertainer Kang Kang called for support, promoting social contribution and employment. VIS earnings call》Q2 EPS reaches 1.56 yuan, Q3 gross margin target 34.5%! AI power-management demand remains strong, with capacity utilization expected to rise again in Q4https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812485https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812485Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:54:43 +0900Taiwan風傳媒World Advanced Technologies posted strong Q2 results, with growth expected to continue from Q3 onward as demand rises for power-management chips used in AI servers. Indonesia’s “free lunch” becomes a nightmare? Hundreds of billions in budget funds alleged to be politically divvied up, with 40,000 students suffering food poisoning so farhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812486https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812486Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:50:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Indonesia's free school meal program, backed by a budget of 229 trillion rupiah, has eroded public trust in the government amid allegations of political cronyism and food poisoning. The president's pledge has grown into a national crisis. 融資維持率疑雲惹議，金管會強調「沒有蓋牌，只有亮牌！」股市儀表板Q3亮相https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812487https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812487Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:48:16 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Using technology to strengthen policing in Taichung: city police upgrade AI forensics and eagle-eyed anti-fraud operationshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812488https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812488Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:43:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Taichung City Police Department has introduced AI and digital technologies to strengthen forensic investigations and anti-fraud efforts, successfully stopping nearly NT$700 million in fraud proceeds. It also received the highest rating in the central government’s evaluation for 6 consecutive years, demonstrating the effectiveness of technology-driven policing. Kaohsiung City Finance Bureau and 高雄銀行 hold net-zero sustainable finance briefing, focusing on carbon inventories, green credit and sustainable financinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812489https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812489Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:41:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Kaohsiung City Government's Finance Bureau and 高雄銀行 co-hosted the “Year 115 Net-Zero Sustainable Finance Briefing,” promoting corporate carbon footprint calculations and green lending practices. The aim is to decarbonize industry and expand sustainable finance. Taichung’s Blue Line metro reaches a new milestone; Mayor Lu Shiow-yen invites residents to celebrate with a walk and reminds them to prepare for the air defense drillhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812490https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812490Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:39:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen announced that events in August will include the groundbreaking of the Blue Line metro, a citywide walk, a battle-top festival and an air defense drill, emphasizing public participation and urban development. The moves demonstrate transparency in city governance and public engagement. Tomorrow’s weather / Typhoon White Dolphin’s projected path could take a sharp turn! Coast alert timing revealed as “heavy rain for 4 straight days”; a look at this week’s weatherhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812491https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812491Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:38:33 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Typhoon No. 13, “White Dolphin,” is approaching Taiwan and is expected to have its greatest impact over the weekend. The weather agency will decide whether to issue a land warning based on its track. Mountain areas in the north should prepare for torrential rain, while foehn winds and high temperatures may affect the east and Kinmen. A hundred teams pull an all-nighter at generative AI hackathon; eight top entries selected to tackle pain points across industrieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812492https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812492Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:38:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The 2026 Taiwan Generative AI Hackathon final has concluded. A total of 151 teams registered, 100 competed, and eight top entries were selected, demonstrating young people’s ability to use AI to tackle challenges across industries. Update》New list of Taiwan stocks under trading restrictions revealed! One soaring stock “sent to the penalty box,” with restrictions from tomorrow through 8/13https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812493https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812493Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:34:33 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Advanced Optoelectronic Technology was designated for trading restrictions due to an excessively high price-to-book ratio and unusual trading activity. Intraday matching will be imposed through August 13, reflecting tighter market oversight. Taichung citizens’ mass wedding takes off for Okinawa; Okinawa wedding tourism delegation visits city governmenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812494https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812494Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:32:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Taichung City Government will hold the nation’s first in-flight mass wedding on October 20, with Mayor Lu Shiow-yen officiating for 66 couples aboard a chartered flight to Okinawa. The event showcases innovation in family policy and deepens tourism cooperation with Okinawa. Did Cheng Li-wun’s donation for the Kumamoto earthquake draw criticism from mainland Chinese internet users? Japan-based scholar: the biggest cross-strait divide beyond unification versus independencehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812495https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812495Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:28:58 +0900Taiwan風傳媒KMT Chair Cheng Li-wun personally donated NT$1 million to help victims of the Kumamoto earthquake in Japan, sparking debate among internet users on both sides of the Taiwan Strait. Japan-based scholar Lin Chuan-chung said attitudes toward Japan could become the biggest point of divergence beyond unification versus independence, reflecting deep-seated differences in perception. Kaohsiung Music Center’s “Thai Picks S2” taps into the concert economy, offering department store, beauty and dining deals for check-inshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812496https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812496Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:28:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Pingtung set for a spectacular September soundscape as Hsuan leads crossover lineup at Mathariri音樂節; free tickets availablehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812498https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812498Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:27:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Taichung construction earns national recognition again; Construction Bureau wins five awards at the “2026 National Excellent Construction Awards”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812497https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812497Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:27:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Taichung City Government Construction Bureau won five awards at the “2026 National Excellent Construction Awards,” demonstrating excellence in public works quality and innovative planning and strengthening the city’s image as a livable place. Blue-camp version of Unmanned Vehicle Act adds NT$30 billion! Ko Chih-en campaign office accuses Lai Jui-lung of “proposing his own bill but backing the Executive Yuan version,” calling his position contradictoryhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812499https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812499Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:11:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Ko Chih-en’s campaign office criticized Lai Jui-lung for supporting the Executive Yuan version of the Unmanned Vehicle Act, saying his position was contradictory. The KMT caucus version adds NT$30 billion in funding and emphasizes localization and a non-red supply chain, giving it greater advantages for industrial development. Benzo[a]pyrene levels exceed limits in camellia oil; FDA investigates 源春製油廠: Chinese camellia seed products pass inspection, but products from small Taiwanese farmers raise questionshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812500https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260804-18/index-en-p2.html#n1812500Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:09:40 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The carcinogen benzopyrene was detected in several types of camellia oil, with 源春製油廠 identified as a major producer. Products made with Chinese seeds passed inspection, but the origins of ingredients from Taiwanese small farmers are in doubt.