AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-06 21:00–24:00 JST｜Page 2 of 2https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 165 items from 6 sources; Japan, 31 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en [大鵬科CLMX] Announces board approval of the financial report for Q2 of 115https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839163https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839163Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:29:48 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所大鵬科技 announced its financial report for Q2 of 115, with first-half EPS of NT$6.51. 【大鵬科CLMX】Announcement of the results of price stabilization operations during the first 5 business days following listinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839162https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839162Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:29:12 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所大鵬科技 announced the results of its underwriter’s price-stabilization operations during the first 5 days after its stock listing, with the underwriter purchasing a cumulative 680,000 shares. 【三地開發】Announcement of the date of the board meeting to review the company's financial report for the second quarter of 115https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839161https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839161Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:26:13 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所三地開發 (1438) announced that it will hold a board meeting on Aug. 13, 115, to present its Q2 financial report. 奕力-KY announces that the board meeting to review the company’s consolidated financial report for Q2 2026 is scheduled for Aug. 13, 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839141https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839141Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:21:50 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所奕力-KY announced that it will hold a board meeting on Aug. 13 to discuss its consolidated financial report for Q2 2026. 【嘉裕】Announcement of a change in the company's spokespersonhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839140https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839140Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:19:54 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所嘉裕 announced a change to its spokesperson position. General Manager 陳冠伸 will succeed former Chairman 陳陞, effective Aug. 5. 【嘉裕】Announcement of a change in the company's general managerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839139https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839139Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:19:21 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所嘉裕 (1417) appointed 陳冠伸 as its new general manager, effective Aug. 5, 115. [台灣大] Its subsidiary 台灣固網 announces the acquisition of a right-of-use asset from 新台北有線電視 Co., Ltd.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839138https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839138Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:15:09 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所台灣大 subsidiary 台灣固網 acquired a right-of-use asset for real estate in Nangang District from related party 新台北有線電視 to expand its fixed-network facilities. [台灣大] Its subsidiary 台灣固網 announces the acquisition of a right-of-use asset from 精誠資訊 Co., Ltd.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839137https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839137Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:14:43 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所台灣大哥大 subsidiary 台灣固網 leased office space in Neihu District from related party 精誠資訊 to build fiber-optic network and transmission equipment and expand its service coverage. 【ココマイスター】The ザオークバーク series features thickly braided oak bark. New long wallets, bi-fold wallets and card cases are now available in combinations featuring natural NUME leather from Japan for the lining.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839538https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839538Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:37:37 +0900JapanPR TIMESOn August 6, 2026, ココマイスター launched 3 new wallets featuring British oak bark exteriors and Japanese tanned leather linings. The Japanese-made leather brand is drawing attention for its focus on luxury and the patina that develops over time. Post-event report: “ONE SAMURAI 2 Press Conference”—fighters including 野杁正明 and リウ・メンヤン take the stage! They share their passionate thoughts ahead of the August 8 bouts!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839539https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839539Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:31:09 +0900JapanPR TIMES TVアニメ「バンドリ！ ゆめ∞みた」#8本編中ライブ映像を公開！Blu-ray 上巻のジャケットイラストも公開！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839526https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839526Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES “Affirm your entire life.” A message for everyone living through turbulent times. 坂本慎治 appears in digital advertisements between Shin-Osaka and Umeda.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839527https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839527Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:26:49 +0900JapanPR TIMES We want to reduce the number of people who say, “I can’t exercise because I have children.” TRUE FORM PILATES, a private-room machine Pilates studio expanding from Toda, Saitama Prefecture, is set to have 4 locations by the end of the year.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839492https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839492Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:49:46 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Handball: Japan Women’s Youth National Team】Results of the 11th Women’s Youth World Championship, 9th–12th-place playoffs: beat オランダ to advance to the 9th-place matchhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839357https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839357Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:35:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake】Kumamoto support team has been active at 3 locations since the day the earthquake struck. A total of 5,880 meals servedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839347https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839347Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:23:21 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Ryogoku】An older building transformed into a boutique hotel. ‘illi Sui Asakusa-Ryogoku,’ which can accommodate up to 8 guests, opens in September 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839339https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839339Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Kanazawa, Sept. 2】What is “high-value-added management” that can break through the limits of “defensive wage increases”? A seminar on the “skills improvement → business performance improvement → wage increases” cycle, driven by changing managers’ mindsetshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839338https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839338Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Shueisha launches “MANGA MILLION,” a global service commemorating its 100th anniversary, on August 6. About 400 manga titles will be translated into more than 100 languages, with a total of 1 million pages available free worldwide for a limited time (limited distribution in Japan).https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839337https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839337Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES マブチスポーツ named support sponsor for the event at Naruto Central, Tokushima Prefecturehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839336https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839336Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Thank you】The XLEDIA “Light Renovation” Makuake project has reached its funding goalhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839326https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839326Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:58:50 +0900JapanPR TIMES ベントレー’s first fully electric vehicle: the urban luxury SUV “トルカル” features a curation engine that tailors every driving experience to the mood you want at any given moment.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839194https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839194Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:41:09 +0900JapanPR TIMES The Indonesia Research Institute, Unosawa Engineering and the Indonesian Plywood Association collaborate to hold an international symposium on wood-related industries in Jakartahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839195https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839195Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:37:41 +0900JapanPR TIMES A total of 782 people, including 414 municipalities, registered, and 726 attended on the day. Our company spoke at the JSPO-hosted seminar on club activity reformhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839196https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839196Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【ウイスキーと葉巻の特別な1日】BAR 新宿ウイスキーサロンでのチャリティー持ち寄り会＆新店舗 BAR LASTWORD でのシガー初心者歓迎ペアリング会を8月22日に開催https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839184https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839184Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:17:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES QPS研究所’s small SAR satellite QPS-SAR18, “スサノオ-Ⅱ,” is scheduled to launch aboard a Rocket Lab社 Electron rocket from the latter half of August 2026 onwardhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839142https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839142Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:13:33 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Survey report】40% of existing clients use AI-powered schedule managementhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839143https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839143Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:12:39 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Projected annual yield: 25%】The biggest hurdles, “grid connection rights” and “land rights,” have been secured! The “Grid-Scale Battery Storage Development and Sales Fund, Phase II, Funakoshi 2-chome, Yahatanishi Ward, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture” opens for applications on Friday, Aug. 7https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839144https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839144Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:09:21 +0900JapanPR TIMES Turning an abandoned school in Tottori into a BMX mecca! A new 合同会社 is set to be established following “Human Resources Edition: Reiwa’s Tiger”! 三浦清一 contributes to developing an urban sports hub through a joint investment by 3 business owners【Regional revitalization × ¥10 million investment】https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839145https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839145Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:07:53 +0900JapanPR TIMES QPS-SAR13, “ミクラ-Ⅰ,” was launched on August 6, 2026 (Japan time), and successfully made initial contacthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839146https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839146Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:06:30 +0900JapanPR TIMES The initial release sold out quickly! Ice tarts featuring peridot, August’s birthstone known as a “birthstone you can eat,” will return for a limited time starting Aug. 7.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839147https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839147Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:01:37 +0900JapanPR TIMES オルタナティブ投資プラットフォーム「オルタナバンク」、『【3ヶ月毎分配】東証プライム上場企業中長期ファンドID1135』を公開https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839154https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839154Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES オルタナティブ投資プラットフォーム「オルタナバンク」、『【3ヶ月毎分配】東証プライム上場企業中長期ファンドID1136』を公開https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839153https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839153Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Alternative investment platform オルタナバンク releases “Monthly Distributions: Summer Campaign Fund—Chapter of the Summer Sky ID1138”.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839152https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839152Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES オルタナティブ投資プラットフォーム「オルタナバンク」、『【3ヶ月毎分配】カンボジア金融事業者支援ファンドID1139』を公開https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839151https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839151Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [HKT48] The Hiroshima performances—2 shows, a matinee and an evening show—of the “HKT48 15th Anniversary Live Tour,” scheduled for Aug. 11 (Tue., holiday), will be broadcast live exclusively on ニコニコ生放送!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839150https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839150Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Shogo Hamada’s “ON THE ROAD 1988” will premiere in cinemas nationwide in January 2027! The key visual has also been unveiled!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839149https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839149Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES ＜Yuya Tegoshi＞An exclusive live broadcast of the final performance of his 8th nationwide solo tour, “SUPER STAR,” taking place at Shibuya LOVEZ in Tokyo at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839148https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839148Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Growing concerns about vacant-home management amid risks from wildlife and insect pests, earthquakes, typhoons and other threats; many inquiries at vacant-home consultation sessions held in regional areas.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839132https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839132Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:58:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES HoneyWorks sound-produced group 高嶺のなでしこ celebrates its 4th anniversary with an anniversary live show! Announces the release of a new album on Wednesday, Nov. 18!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839133https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839133Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Trump promised to let the Fed remain fully independent—but reportedly called Warsh multiple timeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839372https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839372Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:05:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網President Trump spoke with Warsh multiple times after he became chair of the Federal Reserve. Although Trump did not directly pressure him, the calls raised concerns about central bank independence and showed the White House continues to try to influence monetary policy. U.S. Stocks at the Open: Tech Shares Weaken and Oil Prices Lift Yields; Major Indexes Mixedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839373https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839373Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:42:53 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網U.S. stocks were mixed on the 6th as tech shares sold off and rising oil prices stoked inflation concerns. Investors stayed on the sidelines ahead of the nonfarm payrolls report. Earnings from Alphabet and SanDisk also appeared to fall short of market expectations. Apple Scrambles to Buy DRAM as Just Weeks Remain Before the iPhone 18 Launchhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839374https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839374Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:20:00 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網With Apple's iPhone 18 announcement imminent, the company is accelerating emergency procurement to secure DRAM supplies. Memory shortages driven by AI demand are contributing to production delays. A Tale of Two Trends: Spillover Insurance Policies Racked Up NT$48.8 Billion in Sales in the First Half, Up 1.5 Times Year on Year; Premiums for In-Kind Benefit Policies Halvedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839206https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839206Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:03:12 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網In the first half of 2026, new premiums for Taiwan's overflow insurance reached 48.8 billion New Taiwan dollars, surging 152% year on year, while premiums for indemnity-based health insurance plunged 56%. The contrast reflects differences in product design and sales strategies, against a backdrop of growing consumer interest in health behaviors. The Xi-Trump Meeting Has Yet to Take Place, but China Is Striking Back at the U.S. on Multiple Fronts—and This Time It’s More Than Posturinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839207https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839207Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:00:07 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網China is retaliating against U.S. import restrictions with national security investigations and sanctions under a new Foreign Trade Act. Ahead of Xi Jinping's visit to the United States, Beijing is sending a message that combines warnings with calls for dialogue. Could a Single Settlement Default Trigger a Requirement to Earmark Funds or Securities? Taiwan’s FSC Weighs Tighter Risk Controlshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839208https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839208Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:45:37 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Taiwan's financial regulator is considering tighter rules that would require advance deposits or securities to be set aside even for a first settlement default. The move is intended to address rising trading volumes and young investors' inadequate risk management, and is seen as important to maintaining market order. How Much Is AI Burning Through? Google Parent Alphabet Plans to Issue Up to $25 Billion in Bondshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839209https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839209Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:40:05 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Google parent Alphabet plans to issue up to $25 billion in bonds to fund AI investments, with the market's response key to the effort. Wall Street’s Tokenization Boom Sparks Debate Over Riskshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839210https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839210Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:20:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Major Wall Street financial institutions are actively pursuing the tokenization of assets, raising expectations of greater efficiency as regulators' concerns about risks grow. The shift could bring fundamental changes to financial infrastructure. 八貫 Sets Records for Monthly and January-July Revenue, Boosted by Growing Demand in Aerospace and Defensehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839211https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839211Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:18:50 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網八貫 posted revenue of NT$338 million in July 2026, up 76.9% year on year. Revenue for the first 7 months totaled NT$2.25 billion, up 34.1%. Its 4 major product lines—aerospace, defense, outdoor and medical—grew in tandem, setting record highs for the same period and highlighting robust demand for high-end material applications. Taiwan Dollar and Stocks Move in Opposite Directions: Currency Gains for a Second Straight Session to Close at 32.261, a More Than 2-Week Highhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839212https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839212Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:16:13 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The Taiwan dollar rose against the U.S. dollar for a second consecutive session, closing at 32.261, its highest level in more than 2 weeks. Stocks were mixed, with 台積電 and other shares falling while 台達電, 鴻海 and other heavyweight stocks supported the broader market. Foreign Buying Slows to NT$2 Billion; 力積電 and 群創 Each See Net Purchases of More Than 37,000 Lots as Financial Stocks Are Soldhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839213https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839213Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:15:31 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Foreign investors’ net buying plunged from NT$90.3 billion to NT$2 billion, with purchases concentrated in electronics stocks including 力積電 and 群創, while several financial stocks were sold. Taiwan stocks fell 0.48%, as investors watched support at the quarterly moving average and awaited upcoming U.S. jobs data. UK Gives the Green Light! Paramount’s $110 Billion Takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery Clears Another Hurdlehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839214https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839214Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:10:10 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The U.K. regulator approved Paramount Skydance's plan to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery for $110 billion. Legal challenges remain in the United States, but approval in Europe and the U.K. has moved the deal forward. 廣越 Swings to Profit in Q2, EPS at NT$2.55; Peak Shipping Season Ahead in the Second Halfhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839215https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839215Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:05:29 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網 Proposed U.S. 15% Tariff on Polysilicon Could Hit Solar Industry; Industrial Development Administration Says Semiconductor Chips Are Exempthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839012https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839012Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:51:32 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Taiwan's Industrial Development Administration under the Ministry of Economic Affairs said that the 15% tariff the United States is considering on polysilicon would cover solar power-related products but exclude semiconductor chips. The government plans to strengthen the industry's competitiveness through market diversification and the development of high-efficiency products. Was Strong Profit Not Enough? SanDisk and Western Digital Post Solid Results, but Shares Still Plunge Before the Openhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839013https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839013Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:45:00 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Storage giants SanDisk and Western Digital reported strong earnings, but their results failed to meet excessive expectations for AI-related stocks, sending their shares sharply lower. The market is wary of slowing growth, and related stocks also sold off. 韋僑 Sets New Records for Q2 Revenue and Profit; First-Half EPS Reaches NT$3.62https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839014https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839014Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:43:13 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網RFID solutions company 韋僑科技 set records for revenue and profit in the second quarter of 2026. A recovery in medical demand and the impact of a new factory contributed to accelerating growth. South Korea’s Industry Minister Warns China’s Chip Catch-Up Pace Is “Alarming,” Fears Loss of Semiconductor Edgehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839015https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839015Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:40:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網South Korean Trade, Industry and Energy Minister Kim Jung-kwan warned of the rapid pace of China's advances in semiconductor technology. He said South Korea could lose its semiconductor edge within a few years unless the government and companies work together to accelerate investment. Taisic ramps up capital spending ahead of a boom year for AI and LEO applicationshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839016https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839016Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:25:53 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網台嘉碩 will make major capital investments starting in 2026 to meet explosive growth in AI and low Earth orbit satellite demand. Double-digit growth is expected in 2027. Universal Microwave sees low-Earth-orbit satellite business volume rising quarter by quarter in the second half, with further growth in 2027https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839017https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839017Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:24:19 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Taiwan microwave communications component maker 昇達科 posted record profits in the first half of 2026. Growth is expected to continue in the second half as demand for low Earth orbit satellites expands. Kickback scandal involving land administration agents and bank employees! FSC has inspected 15 banks and ordered all domestic banks to conduct thorough investigationshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839018https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839018Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:16:32 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Taiwan's Financial Supervisory Commission is investigating allegations that employees handling real estate loans received kickbacks from land administration agents. The case involves 15 banks and about 60 employees, and the commission has directed all 38 state-owned banks to enforce their internal rules. Penalties of up to 50 million yen are also under consideration. [Winbond earnings briefing: AI summary] Aug. 6, 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839019https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839019Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:06:59 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Winbond’s second-quarter 2026 financial results hit a record high, with revenue of NT$59.843 billion and a gross margin of 66.2%, driven mainly by AI-fueled memory demand. The company is accelerating its transition to the 16nm process and has begun expanding capacity at Module B of its Kaohsiung plant to strengthen its future competitiveness. Is the AI industry’s price slasher done cutting prices? DeepSeek unusually signals “substantial price hikes” for its API as foreign media reveal the reasonshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839432https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839432Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:51:25 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has signaled a steep increase in API prices. Higher computing costs and the launch of new models are believed to be behind the move, forcing developers and businesses to reassess their costs. Betting it all on a chance to turn their lives around and buy homes! Young retail investors in Taiwan and South Korea rush into stocks as fitness influencer loses millions in savings through leveraged tradinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839433https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839433Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:35:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Facing pressure from housing prices and low wages, young retail investors in Taiwan and South Korea are pouring into AI stocks and leveraged trading, hoping to turn their fortunes around with technology stocks such as 台積電 and Samsung. The trend has raised financial risks, and the South Korean government has already stepped in with controls. MAC blocks “Taiqing e-Home” website; communications scholar slams Liang Wen-chieh: “I can teach you about digital governance in democratic Taiwan”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839434https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839434Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:20:13 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Mainland Affairs Council blocked the “Taiqing e-Home” website launched by 中國國台辦, citing violations of the Act Governing Relations Between the People of the Taiwan Area and the Mainland Area. Communications scholar Lo Shih-hung questioned the move’s legal clarity and due process, highlighting the conflict between digital governance and freedom of speech. Han Kuang exercise》Ensuring ammunition supplies continue in wartime! Armaments Bureau’s 202nd Factory drills “wartime production-line relocation”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839435https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839435Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:05:30 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense 202nd Factory conducted a wartime production-line evacuation drill during the “Han Kuang 42” exercise to ensure a steady supply of ammunition in wartime. The drill tested the mechanism for coordinated military and civilian production, which is important to national security. GVM and CommonWealth founder Kao Hsi-chun dies at 90; GVM confirms: A model of patriotic scholarship and exemplary leadershiphttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839266https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839266Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:59:41 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwanese economist Kao Hsi-yun, founder of 遠見・天下文化, has died at the age of 90. His contributions to education, publishing and media were praised, and he was remembered as a model of a scholar serving his country. Trump rejects Washington Post report on ammunition shortages, vows to investigate leakers and send them to prisonhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839267https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839267Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:50:03 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Former President Trump denied reports of an ammunition shortage in the United States and vowed to identify and punish government officials who leaked information. The episode has highlighted issues of national security and distrust of the media. Trump keeps up the tough talk, but why can’t he resolve the Iran issue? Hsieh Chin-ho points to “this structure” as having created a deadlock: Even Trump is powerlesshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839268https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839268Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:45:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Former President Trump has called for negotiations with Iran, but the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, which holds real power, has rejected the idea, leaving the political standoff unresolved. Hsieh Chin-ho analyzed Iran's economic inequality and concentration of power. Did 台糖 have to report the rejection of toxic oil from Chung Lien? Chen Hung-ta rebuts Huang Wei-che’s “expired instant noodles” claim with 7 points: Legal discussion should return to the regulationshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839269https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839269Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:27:08 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan High Prosecutors Office prosecutor Chen Hong-da said 台糖 breached its legal duty by failing to report the matter after rejecting 中聯油脂's carcinogenic crude oil. The dispute with Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-che continues. Lai Ching-te quickly sent condolences over Japan’s earthquake, while Cheng Li-wun received honors at a Japanese donation ceremony; Kuo Cheng-liang says “nothing is going his way”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839072https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839072Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:53:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Former legislator Kuo Cheng-liang criticized President Lai Ching-te for being passive on domestic food safety issues but quickly sending condolences over an earthquake in Japan, without receiving a response. He contrasted this with the honors Cheng Li-wun received from Japan, setting off a political controversy that reflects the interplay between Taiwan-Japan relations and domestic issues. U.S. think tank reveals PLA internal analysis: Chinese military may wage “all-domain incapacitation warfare” against Taipei, seeking to force Taiwan to surrender quicklyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839073https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839073Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:44:08 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The U.S. national security analysis platform War on the Rocks examined an operational concept called “Large-City-Wide Paralysis Warfare,” published in the Chinese military's internal journal Military Art. The concept aims to blockade Taipei and break the will of the public and military to resist, offering a glimpse of the strategies the Chinese military is considering toward Taiwan. Beijing Watch》How does the Chinese Communist Party’s online army view the Han Kuang exercise? It is not just anxiety about war—the “one exercise” that most alarms PLA scholars!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839074https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839074Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:30:21 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan's Han Kuang 42 live-fire exercise will be held from August 5, prompting growing concern among Chinese military experts about its decentralized command and efforts to strengthen social resilience. Beijing has dismissed the exercise as political theater while acknowledging its strategic implications. Weng Hsiao-ling insists on cutting and freezing Executive Yuan budget; Han Kuo-yu can’t take it anymore and offers one piece of advice: Only about 4 months are left in the yearhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839075https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839075Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:29:20 +0900Taiwan風傳媒KMT legislator Weng Hsiao-ling has insisted on cutting several Executive Yuan budget items. Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu urged her to reconsider, saying there are only 4 months left in the year and the timing is inappropriate. The DPP criticized the move, warning it could paralyze the government, adding to the budget dispute. Could a “Trump-class” giant warship cost as much as a Ford-class carrier? Congressional Budget Office: U.S. shipbuilding capacity is severely inadequate, and pushing ahead would affect carriers and submarineshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839076https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839076Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:25:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The U.S. Congressional Budget Office said the Trump administration's proposed “Trump-class” nuclear-powered battleship program would be extremely difficult to carry out, citing its enormous cost of $275 billion and limits in domestic shipbuilding capacity. It could also harm production of aircraft carriers and submarines. Plan to “paralyze Taipei in 3 stages” by the Chinese military revealed? Drones are not the only concern: Deepfakes and AI are key tools of infiltrationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839077https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839077Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:22:28 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Chinese military researchers have proposed a 3-stage tactic for “Paralyzing Taipei”: military blockade, precision strikes and cognitive attacks to cripple urban functions and undermine public morale. The concept reportedly involves using AI and deepfakes. Kaohsiung and Mutsu deepen educational exchanges! Sign MOU and witness Kaohsiung Industrial High School establish a sister-school partnership with a Japanese schoolhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839083https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839083Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:09:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Kaohsiung City and Japan’s Mutsu City signed an education exchange memorandum of understanding and witnessed Kaohsiung Industrial High School and Mutsu Technical High School establish a sister-school partnership. The move marks the institutionalization of Taiwan-Japan education cooperation and strengthens vocational and school-to-school exchanges. Supporting services for disadvantaged families and long-term care and medical resources, Miaoli Yuqing Temple donates NT$5 million to county governmenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839084https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839084Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:06:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Miaoli Yuqing Temple donated NT$5 million to the Miaoli County Government to support disadvantaged families and long-term care services. This was its 4th consecutive donation, bringing the total to NT$20 million and demonstrating the religious community’s significant contribution to social welfare. Hsu Shu-hua attends Nantou County Land Administration Agents Association members’ meeting, urges public-private cooperation to combat fraudhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839085https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839085Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:01:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Nantou County Magistrate Hsu Shu-hua attended the members' meeting of the land administration agents' association and stressed the agents' importance in preventing real estate fraud. She called for public-private cooperation to build a safe transaction environment. Hsu Shu-hua honors exemplary fathers on the eve of Father’s Day, recognizing and thanking them for their dedication and contributionshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839086https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839086Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Nantou County honored 16 exemplary fathers ahead of Father's Day, recognizing their contributions to their families and communities. The magistrate personally presented the certificates, promoting the sharing of social values. Abnormal changes have appeared on my skin. Could they be a warning sign of diabetes?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839166https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839166Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:01:21 +0900Taiwan照護線上 2025 European valve treatment guidelines released! Six major updates explain the latest trends in valve treatmenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839167https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839167Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:02:24 +0900Taiwan照護線上 Osteoporosis after menopause: How can you prevent and manage it?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839168https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839168Thu, 06 Aug 2026 01:01:22 +0900Taiwan照護線上 Could poor sleep in middle-aged women affect cardiovascular health and cognitive function?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839169https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839169Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:01:31 +0900Taiwan照護線上 Are we really meeting our diabetes management targets?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839170https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839170Wed, 05 Aug 2026 09:01:54 +0900Taiwan照護線上 How much do you know about alcohol’s effects on the body’s inflammatory response?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839171https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839171Wed, 05 Aug 2026 01:02:06 +0900Taiwan照護線上 Could recurring sinusitis be related to your eating habits?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839172https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839172Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:03:38 +0900Taiwan照護線上 Can our everyday diet help fight modern lifestyle diseases?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839173https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839173Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:01:33 +0900Taiwan照護線上 Can the “magical formula” in breast milk really aid babies’ brain development and make children smarter?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839174https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839174Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:01:18 +0900Taiwan照護線上 Say goodbye to bothersome neck pain: Which exercises can help ease neck discomfort?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839175https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839175Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:01:25 +0900Taiwan照護線上 新調查：近 6 成幼兒正處於近視前期或已近視！醫籲 1 方法超前部署，守護孩子視力 - Heho親子https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839176https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839176Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:19:07 +0900TaiwanHeho健康 Heart attack despite a clean bill of health? The duration of exposure to “bad” cholesterol is the fatal key - Heho健康https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839177https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839177Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:56:47 +0900TaiwanHeho健康 A healthy gut keeps you young! Are indigestion and constipation warning signs? A Chinese medicine doctor offers tips on caring for older adults’ digestive health - Heho健康https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839178https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839178Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0900TaiwanHeho健康 6-year-old dies just 3 days after contracting flu! Doctor urges: Don't wait if “these” symptoms appear; seek medical care immediately - Heho親子https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839179https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839179Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:59:09 +0900TaiwanHeho健康 新研究：觀看運動賽事， 老年憂鬱症風險降低 3 成！身心科醫：與 2 原因相關 - Heho健康https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839180https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839180Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:21:42 +0900TaiwanHeho健康 Don't wait blindly when your vision is blurry! Overripe cataracts may trigger glaucoma, a “silent blinding killer” - Heho健康https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839181https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839181Wed, 05 Aug 2026 09:44:26 +0900TaiwanHeho健康 登革熱疫情燒，境外移入 +8 例！柬埔寨交流團群聚感染，返國出現症狀確診 - Heho健康https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839182https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839182Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:32:56 +0900TaiwanHeho健康 Are anxiety, insomnia, low mood and other symptoms just a temporary stress response, or signs of depression? Doctor explains 5 dangerous symptoms - Heho健康https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839183https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260806-21/index-en-p2.html#n1839183Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:55:23 +0900TaiwanHeho健康