AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-12 15:00–18:00 JST｜Page 21 of 22https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 1865 items from 7 sources; Japan, 249 items from 2 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en Hiwin posts highest profit in 15 quarters in second quarter; outlook for second half is positivehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1918031https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1918031Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:48:34 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAHiwin reported a sharp increase in profit to NT$1.427 billion in its financial results for the first half of 2026. Benefiting from demand for automation and AI-related equipment, the company posted its highest quarterly revenue and profit in 15 quarters in the second quarter. Formosa Plastics adopts AI-powered workplace safety system, creating a new model for digital safety managementhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1918033https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1918033Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:48:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFormosa Plastics Corporation has introduced an AI-powered workplace safety system at its Mailiao complex, digitizing about 2600 work permits daily and allowing managers to review them online in real time. The system aims to improve the efficiency and quality of safety management and move toward zero workplace accidents. Did Starbucks China hire 蜜雪冰城 for contract manufacturing? 星巴克中國: Reports are falsehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1918015https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1918015Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:43:30 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 韓國瑜不滿傅崐萁缺席協商 蔣萬安：尊重立法院https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1918016https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1918016Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:43:28 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 18-year-old Hong Kong youth convicted for writing 'restore Hong Kong' slogan in toilet; judge gives light sentence of probationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1917991https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1917991Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:39:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA U17女排世錦賽台灣惜敗義大利 對戰委內瑞拉爭8強https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1917988https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1917988Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:36:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 大馬機場自動通關 旅客發現台灣改標TWN國旗未恢復https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1917986https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1917986Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:31:23 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Coordination continues between blue and white camps over Zhubei mayoral candidate; 吳旭智 and 邱臣遠 each state their positionshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1917987https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1917987Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:30:21 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA After vacancy of more than 8 months, China agrees to Japan's consul general appointment in Chongqinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1917863https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1917863Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:21:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Robbery gang used GPS to track car and steal NT$700,000; 2 suspects still sentenced to 7 years and 4 months on appealhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1917864https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1917864Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:21:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 兆基屋管: Temporary restrictions on some bank accounts lifted; operations normalhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1917852https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1917852Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:15:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA August electronic and financial futures both risehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1917853https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1917853Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:12:10 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA August Taiwan stock index futures rise 443 pointshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1917854https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1917854Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:12:08 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaipei stocks rose to close at 45518.07 points. August Taiwan index futures also gained in tandem, with a premium of 9.93 points over the cash market. Good news from Colombia: 32-year-old woman rescued 36 hours after earthquakehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1917855https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1917855Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:08:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA powerful earthquake in western Colombia caused multiple casualties. Rescue workers pulled a trapped woman from the rubble, and search-and-rescue operations are continuing. Electronics, machinery and cable stocks lead gains; Taiwan stocks rise 397 points to 45,518https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1917786https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1917786Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:08:04 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Health center’s persistent screening reminders uncover colorectal cancer in Pingtung woman in her 7th decadehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1917636https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1917636Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:55:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Study: Brazil’s forests and grasslands are shrinking as El Niño’s impact intensifieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1917637https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1917637Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:53:59 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Youth and campus ambassadors head to diplomatic allies; Lin Chia-lung urges them to represent Taiwan with confidencehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1917638https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1917638Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:51:57 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 五角大廈評估報告 美軍2025空襲葉門釀153平民亡https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1917639https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1917639Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:49:55 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Police-bank anti-fraud partnership in Penghu pays off, stopping a transfer of nearly 5 million yuan in timehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1917640https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1917640Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:49:51 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taiwan stocks rise 397.35 pointshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1917646https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1917646Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:48:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAOn the 12th, Taipei stocks rose 397.35 points to close at 45518.07 points. Trading value reached 858.732 billion yuan, with buying widespread across sectors, led by electrical and machinery stocks. Why do flight attendants greet passengers at the door? It’s not just to welcome them—there’s 1 reason you’d never guesshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1922328https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1922328Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Renters may bear the brunt of South Korea’s housing crackdown: Government raises property taxes, experts warn rents and deposits will soar across the boardhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1922327https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1922327Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 鴻海 posts record Q2 profit, but why is its gross margin falling? Expert unpacks 1 key figure in the financial report: the main event is in the second halfhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1922329https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1922329Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:59:04 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 “Drones shouldn’t be funded through special budgets!” Scholar compares opposition proposal: Defense Ministry version should go straight in the trashhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1922330https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1922330Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:57:19 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 川普收恐怖攻擊情報暗中轉機 卻留媒體在原機當「砲灰」嚇到記者吃手手https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1922331https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1922331Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:54:25 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Today’s (08/12) top stories! One county or city to provide seniors’ cards with “1,200 yuan every month for life” starting in October / Free bubble tea for birthdays with “1 matching number” / Major restrictions in 7 cities and counties across Taipei, New Taipei, Keelung and Taoyuan on 8/13https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1922332https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1922332Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:46:40 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A county or city will raise the monthly benefit on senior citizen cards to 1200 points starting in October 2026 and introduce free YouBike rides. August will also see birthday promotions at hand-shaken drink shops and major traffic and communications restrictions for an air-raid drill on August 13. Lawyer’s notes in Tzu Chi vaccine fraud case reportedly say “DPP 1 million”; media personality mocks: “Has the whole DPP been detained and barred from contact?”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1922333https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1922333Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:45:43 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Han fiercely rebukes Fu Kun-chi for “using Huang Kuo-chang as a shield”; 民眾黨 defends him: “The dark force means 民進黨”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1922334https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1922334Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:44:15 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Hsu Chun-ying’s alleged election meddling on behalf of 中共: “7-year sentence in first-instance ruling”; Liu Shih-fang says her Taiwanese status and residency eligibility will be revokedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1922335https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1922335Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:38:56 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 From electric bus manufacturing to smart transportation, 華德動能 lists on Taiwan’s Innovation Board, positioning itself for its next growth curvehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1922336https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1922336Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:35:30 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Not Taipei 101 or Elephant Mountain! Foreign visitors’ favorite spot in Taiwan is “this”: it tops the list with an 86% visitation rate, offering great food and fun with plenty to explorehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1922338https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1922338Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 [The Journalist] Offshore wind’s promised bonanza stretches to 2039, but companies fear it will amount to “all talk and no action”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1922339https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1922339Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:28:36 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Man Han Feast and Uni-President lose out! Taiwan’s favorite instant noodles are praised for their “springy noodles, generous toppings and refreshing broth”; fans say they never get tired of them, even after decadeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1922340https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1922340Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:20:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Can AI really give people a 3-day weekend? Tech giant employees reveal the truth: they haven’t worked any less, and their hours have soared to 90 hourshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1922341https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1922341Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:14:36 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 當年逼走台積電的是綠議員「紅粉知己」？詹江村爆龍潭廠反轉內幕：綠權貴圈地索天價https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1922342https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1922342Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:13:37 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Who took home the blessings of seven lifetimes? The complete handwritten Longzangjing collection is “on sale for NT$1.31 million”—and “this many sets” have already soldhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1922343https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1922343Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:12:34 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 U.S. and Japan join forces to intervene to stop the yen’s fall; Nikkei warns against repeating the “financial defeat” crisis of 28 years agohttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1922344https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1922344Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:10:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Working with the Coast Guard to crack down hard on illicit and substandard tobacco and alcohol, Mayor Huang Wei-che’s administration has busted multiple major cases and ranked No. 2 nationwide for several consecutive yearshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1922345https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1922345Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:09:26 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Breaking through the diagnostic bottleneck for the “king of cancers”! 仲智數位健康 launches the world’s first AI medical device for imaging diagnosis of early-stage pancreatic cancer, taking Taiwanese technology to the worldhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1922346https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1922346Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:07:13 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 沈伯洋’s “creative policy platform” could make 蔣萬安 lose face and lose the election in 2 months? Cultural figure 余永寬: The central government must give its full supporthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1922347https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1922347Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:01:11 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Japan and South Korea lose out! The winner of the 2026 global ranking of countries with the “best street food” is this one: affordable, delicious, varied and never boringhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1918111https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1918111Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒British magazine Time Out released its 2026 ranking of the world’s best street-food cities. Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam took the top spot, while Taipei and Jakarta tied for third, showcasing the international appeal of Taiwan’s night-market culture. Can U.S.-Japan intervention save the yen? The 160 threshold is under threat, and interest rates may not be the only key factor behind its depreciationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1918110https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1918110Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Japan and the United States jointly intervened in the currency market, but the yen has again approached 160 per dollar. Interest-rate differentials and investment imbalances remain the underlying causes of the yen’s weakness. Han Kuo-yu loses his temper and lashes out! “Fairness Uncle” Wang Jin-pyng happens to return to the Legislative Yuan: “I didn’t expect to run into this sensitive place at such a sensitive time”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1918112https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1918112Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:50:45 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Legislative Yuan Speaker Han Kuo-yu was unusually angered after the floor meeting stalled because Fu Kun-chi was absent from negotiations and did not authorize anyone to sign. Former speaker Wang Jin-pyng happened to return to the Legislative Yuan and responded to the incident with humor. The episode highlights a crisis in the legislature’s operations. Siblings jointly inherit a property, but some want to sell and others do not. What can they do? An expert suggests 1 way to unlock its value without frictionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1918113https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1918113Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:49:13 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A piece of inherited land in New Taipei City valued at NT$300 million went unregistered for a long time because family members could not agree. Experts urge the family to first register it as jointly owned to prevent the asset from being lost, calling it a cautionary example. A motorcyclist was fined NT$3,600 for entering a two-stage left-turn waiting zone with a turn signal on! The Ministry of Transportation explains the correct procedure; many riders only find out when they receive a tickethttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1918114https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1918114Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:48:33 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Kaohsiung City’s traffic police remind motorcyclists entering a two-stage left-turn waiting zone to follow the lane markings and not cross double solid lines or use a right-turn-only lane. Violators face fines of up to NT$1,800. Using a turn signal when entering the waiting zone is not required, but the brake light must be on. 桃園 special screening of the digitally restored “The Dull-Ice Flower”! Su Chun-pin hand-draws an anniversary commemorative illustration in tribute to a literary classichttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1918115https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1918115Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:48:19 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taoyuan City Government held a premiere screening of the digitally restored version of 《魯冰花》. Deputy Mayor 蘇俊賓 hand-painted a commemorative design to pay tribute to the literary classic. The restoration took more than 140,000 frames to complete, reviving the literary memories of 鍾肇政 and connecting local culture with emotions across generations. Taiwan Railway Corporation to open applications for industry-academia recruitment exam on Aug. 6, offering 42 regular and alternate positions to attract professional talenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1918116https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1918116Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:46:34 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan Railway Corporation will launch its industry-academia talent recruitment drive on Aug. 6, offering 42 regular and alternate positions to bridge the gap between young students and railway technology careers and strengthen professional training. Third section of the Dongfeng Expressway successfully joined; entire route expected to open in 118, with 江啟臣 urging on-time completion of fast road networkhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1918117https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1918117Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:44:40 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The third section of the Dongfeng Expressway has been joined, marking the imminent opening of the Dongshi-to-Shigang section. The entire route is expected to be completed in 2029. Deputy Speaker 江啟臣 attended and urged the project to finish on schedule, stressing that it would serve as a life-saving route for residents of the mountain townships. Florida business group buys Times Square ad to thank New Yorkers: “Thanks for bringing us jobs!” as it gains $2.4 million per hourhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1918118https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1918118Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:40:21 +0900Taiwan風傳媒フロリダ州商工会議所がニューヨーク市タイムズスクエアに広告を出し、高税率政策により企業や住民がフロリダへ移転していると批判。毎時240万ドルの課税所得増を強調し、自由企業の優位性を訴えた。 aespa takes the stage at Taipei Dome! Ningning's former mentor 汪東城 watches from the audience; 炎亞綸 also coached herhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1918119https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1918119Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:38:01 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Korean girl group aespa performed at Taipei Dome. Member Ningning's former mentors 汪東城 and 炎亞綸 had coached her on a TV program, and their 12-year teacher-student connection became a talking point. AI can even imitate family members' voices! Get a call from a “friend or relative asking for money”? Do this 1 thing first: How to spot AI voice-cloning scamshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1918120https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1918120Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:35:20 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Generative AI is being used to imitate the voices of friends and relatives in scams. Authorities in Taiwan and the United States have warned the public not to rely on voice alone to verify someone's identity and to confirm through established channels. The scams create pressure by claiming an emergency, leading people to misjudge the situation. 林聰吉 became Taiwan's richest man with “2 iron bars”! 謝金河 reveals 川湖's staggering results: revenue is 22 times that of its rivalhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1918121https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1918121Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:33:30 +0900Taiwan風傳媒川湖科技 founder 林聰吉 has become Taiwan's richest person, with a fortune of $16.7 billion. The company has established a dominant position in the AI server slide-rail market with 3,600 patents and a gross margin of 87.4%, far outperforming rival 南俊. Show your ID! If 2 characters in your name match, get all-you-can-eat dining at 8折; 1 qualifying person eats free, with beef and lobster giveaways: August restaurant deals across Taiwanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1918122https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1918122Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:33:12 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Several restaurants and hotels in Taiwan are offering discounts and perks for August only, based on characters or numbers in customers’ names or identification documents. The promotions aim to attract families and younger customers and encourage spending. Tourism in 1 Taiwan county in free fall! “No crowds even during peak domestic travel season; businesses struggling to operate.” Locals point to 2 fatal flaws: brands are afraid to comehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1918124https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1918124Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Penghu’s tourism market is in a severe slump. Visitor numbers have hit a record low, putting local businesses under financial strain. Administrative inefficiency is discouraging investment. Is it true when customer service says “your order was set up for installment payments”? Latest fake customer-service scam exposed: take this step and your money is gonehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1918123https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1918123Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A scam in Taiwan involving fake customer support claims that an order was mistakenly set to installment payments is on the rise. Scammers steer consumers into financial transactions and take their money. Government agencies have issued a warning. After-hours update: 力積電 and 光聖 surge to limit-up! Taiwan stocks leap 397 points; which sectors are drawing the most funds?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1918125https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1918125Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:24:19 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan stocks rose 397 points, with semiconductor and optoelectronics shares gaining. 力積電 and 光聖 hit limit-up, and capital rotation was active. Which fruits are the best value right now? A month-by-month guide to Taiwan's seasonal fruits and when they're cheap and delicioushttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1918126https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1918126Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:19:37 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Bananas, papayas, guavas, atemoyas and dragon fruit, which come into season in Taiwan in August 2026, are expected to become cheaper as production rises. A monthly fruit calendar based on data from the Agriculture and Food Agency was also presented. Just how cheap is the yen? A bowl of curry rice reveals a harsh truth: the currency market and Japanese consumers' experience are far aparthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1918127https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1918127Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:18:42 +0900Taiwan風傳媒ニューヨーク・メロン銀行の戦略担当者Geoff Yuが『カツカレー指数』を発表し、日円の実質購買力は1ドル62円台と主張。為替市場の159円との乖離が問題視されている。 How much can you transfer online in a day? Limits vary widely between registered and non-registered accounts; a look at transfer caps at 9 bankshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1918128https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1918128Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:15:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A comparison of online banking transfer limits at Taiwan's 9 major banks. Limits differ significantly between designated and non-designated accounts, and authentication methods also have an impact. Important information for personal financial management. Nation's first rural leaders' camp launches in Miaoli, sharing green care policies that empower older people to bring communities togetherhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1918129https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1918129Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:13:45 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Rural Development and Soil and Water Conservation Agency under the Ministry of Agriculture has launched its first nationwide rural leaders' camp, beginning in Miaoli and promoting green care policies. Older people are shifting from care recipients to forces that bring communities together, highlighting new opportunities amid rural aging. Lukang District's comprehensive administrative building, recognized with a Gold Quality Award, officially opens to provide one-stop public services for all ageshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1918130https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1918130Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:12:23 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A new comprehensive administrative building in Lukang, Changhua County, opened on the 12th, providing residents from 0 to 100 years old with integrated services ranging from childcare to elder care. It received the Gold Quality Award's “Excellent” rating. Han Kuang exercises: Night operation targets senior enemy personnel! Army special forces launch a stealth ambush, disabling an enemy armored convoy on a major transport routehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1918131https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1918131Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:10:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒During the Han Kuang No. 42 exercise, Taiwan's Army Special Forces carried out a nighttime ambush operation in New Taipei City. They neutralized enemy armored vehicles with Javelin missiles and heavy sniper rifles, and shot the commander, demonstrating their nighttime combat capabilities. He spent his life savings to marry, but his wife left just 2 weeks after the wedding! BBC takes an in-depth look at China's rampant “flash marriage scams”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1918132https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1918132Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:07:57 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Matchmaking agencies in China's Guizhou province are scamming economically disadvantaged men under the guise of “flash marriages,” with wives quickly disappearing after victims spend their life savings. The phenomenon reflects China's gender imbalance and turmoil in the marriage market. Professional support and companionship bring hope for employment: Taichung employment service worker wins national award for outstanding performance in strengthening the social safety nethttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1918133https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1918133Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:07:23 +0900Taiwan風傳媒鄭玉蘭, an employment service worker with the Taichung City Government's Labor Affairs Bureau, received the Ministry of Health and Welfare's “Outstanding Personnel in Strengthening the National Social Safety Net” award for helping disadvantaged job seekers secure stable employment, highlighting the importance of local employment support. Setting a new precedent for Taiwan: Taichung earns global Green Destinations Bronze certificationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1918134https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1918134Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:05:01 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taichung City received the bronze-level Global Green Destinations label, becoming the first city in Taiwan to obtain international certification. This marks the adoption of international standards for sustainable tourism governance and a turning point for tourism and tourism strategy. 《我未許願先吹蠟燭》 gets special screening in Taichung; promising newcomer 梅靜妍 hopes to win Golden Horse recognitionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1918135https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1918135Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:01:27 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The film “我未許願先吹蠟燭” had a special screening in Taichung, drawing attention to newcomer actress 梅靜妍. The producer hopes she will be nominated for a Golden Horse Award, and the film has been praised for addressing social issues. Trump personally targets New York's communist policies, seeking a way to intervene through federal powerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1918136https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1918136Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:01:15 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Former President Trump opposed New York City's luxury second-home tax and hinted at possible federal intervention, citing concerns about an outflow of wealthy residents and negative effects on the economy. Han Kuang exercises: 顧立雄 and U.S. military advisers also on site! Military police and Marine Corps 66th Brigade hold joint drill, with live-fire drone attackhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1918137https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1918137Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:00:18 +0900Taiwan風傳媒During the Han Kuang No. 42 exercise, the Military Police and Marine Corps 66th Brigade held their first joint defense exercise outside Songshan Airport. The exercise included live-fire attacks by drones and a visit by U.S. military personnel, with the aim of strengthening defenses. Chinese students are no longer choosing the UK or U.S. for study abroad! They are switching to 4 destinations that are “low-cost, close to home and top-ranked”: “Very appealing”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1917721https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1917721Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The popularity of studying abroad among Chinese students is declining, with destinations shifting from the U.S. and U.K. to Hong Kong, Japan, Australia and Malaysia. Costs and changes in job prospects are behind the shift. Taiwan Life's age-friendly forum: eating alone and difficulty dining out raise concerns about healthy aginghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1917722https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1917722Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:56:23 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan Life and 《遠見天下50+》 released a “Age-Friendly Dining Survey,” finding that more than half of older adults face challenges with eating alone and dining out, affecting healthy aging. The survey underscores the importance of companionship and accessible environments, and offers insights for society and industry. Traditional Arts Golden Melody Award nominee 刘昱昀 reveals new possibilities for sound creation in the AI erahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1917723https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1917723Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:55:16 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Golden Melody Award-winning composer 劉昱昀 has been nominated for the 37th Traditional Arts Golden Melody Awards with an album created entirely by human artists. She advocates for musicians to become “sound architects,” combining culture and AI technology to create art experiences with emotional warmth. Shaping an urban aesthetic corridor: Taichung City Government completes 238 public art projects in 8 yearshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1917724https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1917724Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:52:04 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Taichung City Government has completed 238 public art projects over the past 8 years, promoting urban aesthetics and equal access to art. Initiatives including the Shuinan Economic and Trade Park and the Qingshui Walk Art Festival have deepened community participation and strengthened residents' sense of connection to local culture. What Is “DPP 1 Million”? “Payment Notes” of Lawyer Who Scammed Tzu Chi Exposed; Hsu Chiao-hsin Fires Off a Cutting One-Linerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1917725https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1917725Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:49:05 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Tzu Chi Foundation was defrauded of more than 1 billion yuan by a lawyer during its 2021 vaccine procurement. The case erupted in 2026 and became entangled in suspicions over “DPP 1 million” political donations, sparking fierce political sparring between the blue and green camps. Legislator Hsu Chiao-hsin posted a sarcastic remark. Ghost Festival Approaches; Taichung Environmental Protection Bureau Urges Centralized Burning of Joss Paper and Donations in Lieu of Offerings to Protect Air Qualityhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1917726https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1917726Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:44:48 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Taichung City Government’s Environmental Protection Bureau urged the public to practice environmentally friendly worship during the Ghost Festival, encouraging centralized burning of joss paper and donations in lieu of offerings to reduce air pollution and boost recycling, while jointly safeguarding environmental quality. Check Your Blood Pressure Medication! “This 1 Product” Fails Testing; FDA Orders Urgent Recall of 87,000 Tablets—Batch Numbers and Brand Detailshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1917727https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1917727Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:42:06 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The FDA has urgently recalled 87,000 tablets of “Bonier Film-Coated Tablets 8mg,” a blood pressure medication made by 健喬信元, after it failed a dissolution test. Patients should check the batch number and consult a doctor, but supplies are sufficient and no shortage is expected. No Need to Put Eggs in Boiling Water Anymore! Experienced Homemaker Shares 1 Foolproof Trick: “No Stove Needed, Tastes Better Than Boiled”—Quick, Tender and Easy to Peelhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1917728https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1917728Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:34:54 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A homemaker shared a method for steaming hard-boiled eggs in an electric rice cooker, drawing attention online. The method is easy, rarely fails, and makes the shells easy to peel. New uses for kitchen appliances are attracting interest. Did Han Kuo-yu Get Angry Over “Taking This Path”? Huang Wei-han Reveals the Biggest Difference Between Him and Lu, Chiang and Cheng: It Wasn’t Just a Rebuke of Fu Kun-chihttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1917729https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1917729Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:17:46 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Legislative Yuan President Han Kuo-yu was unusually furious after Fu Kun-chi skipped budget negotiations without authorizing a representative, and called on him to resign. The move is seen as a sign that Han wants to take a path different from the party’s mainstream, with political repercussions continuing to unfold. A Post-NATO Summit Deception! U.S. Media Reveal Trump Used a Catering Container to Evade Iranian Assassination Threatshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1917730https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1917730Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:00:28 +0900Taiwan風傳媒After the NATO summit, former President Trump appeared to board his private plane in front of reporters to evade an Iranian assassination threat, but actually traveled in a catering container. U.S. media reported on the deception, which is seen as a security measure. Dadaocheng Summer Festival’s Grand Finale Set for 8/15! Spider-Man Drones Pair With Fireworks; Here’s the Best Viewing Spothttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1917748https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1917748Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:42:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Taipei City Government Department of Information and Tourism will hold the final event of the “2026 Dadaocheng Summer Festival” on Aug. 15. A Spider-Man-themed drone and fireworks show will seek to attract tourists. The event is expected to draw considerable attention as part of the city's branding strategy. More Than 70 Young Entrepreneurs Gather as Global Rising Stars in the Junior Chamber; OCAC Builds Cross-Sector Links to Open New Opportunities for International Cooperation and Meet Global Challengeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1917749https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1917749Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:37:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Overseas Community Affairs Council held the 2026 Global Rising Stars of Junior Chamber Exchange, bringing together more than 70 young entrepreneurs from Taiwan and abroad to discuss cross-sector cooperation, AI applications and international expansion, while strengthening business resilience and innovation. 矽品精密 Breaks Ground on Douliu Plant Worth NT$100 Billion! Completion and Operations Expected in 2028, Linking Huwei to Build a Central Taiwan Semiconductor Corridorhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1917751https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1917751Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:33:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 雲豹能源 Posts Strong First-Half Core Earnings! Green Electricity Trading Jumps 58%; Partners With AI Data Centers to Compete for Computing Power Markethttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1917756https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1917756Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:29:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒雲豹能源 posted first-half revenue of NT$3.498 billion, with operating profit up 195% year over year and green electricity trading up 58%. The group established an AI data center business and acquired 187MW of solar assets, strengthening its dual-track energy and computing power strategy, with implications for Taiwan’s energy transition and AI infrastructure. 115 Second-Half Industry New Talent Program Launches! Northern Branch Offers 1,400 Places and NT$100,000 in Training Subsidies for a Career Switch to AI and Big Datahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1917780https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1917780Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:24:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Northern Region Branch of the Ministry of Labor has relaunched the “Industry New-Age Talent Training Program,” offering unemployed or job-seeking young people aged 15–29 training subsidies of up to 100,000 yen and a monthly study incentive of 8,000 yen. The program focuses on developing talent in AI and big data. 榮成 to Restructure as a Holding Company and Spin Off Paper and Packaging Businesses; Tentatively Set for Completion Next Januaryhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1922251https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1922251Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:02:45 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網 Trump Media Shifts Strategy: Trims Diverse Businesses, Sells Priority Access to “Presidential Messages” for $100,000 a Monthhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1922252https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1922252Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:50:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網 〈鴻海法說〉Q2純益季增2成 EPS4.27元 上半年每股賺7.84元均創同期高https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1922253https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1922253Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:44:11 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網 Japan’s Three Major Automakers Rebound in Q1! 豐田 Net Profit Soars 75.6%, 本田 129%, and 日產 Returns to Profit—but Core Car-Sales Profits Fall Across the Boardhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1922254https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1922254Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:30:09 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網 Ship Traffic Through the Strait of Hormuz Hits a One-Week Low; EIA: Daily Oil Supply Shortfall Reaches 600,000 Barrelshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1922255https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1922255Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:20:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網 Could Bank Mergers Trigger a Talent Exodus? Annual Pay Gap of NT$1.5 Million Between Private and Public-Sector Bank Managers; Dong Ruibin Proposes 3 Conditions for Successful Mergershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1922256https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1922256Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:11:06 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網 What If Memory Prices Can’t Rise Anymore? SK海力士 and Samsung Find a New Solutionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1922257https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1922257Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:10:05 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網 台股站穩4萬5關 三大法人連三日同站多方買超225.22億元https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1922258https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1922258Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:09:35 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網 Trump posts available for an “early look”：Traders snap up Truth API for a monthly fee of US$100,000https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1918034https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1918034Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:04:14 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Trump Media has launched a high-priced API service that gives traders access to Trump’s posts milliseconds early, raising ethical and legal concerns. The move reflects its strategy to seek new revenue sources, but carries potential conflicts of interest. Temasek considers first direct investment in Korean stocks, targeting Samsung and SK hynix; KOSPI surgeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1918035https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1918035Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:40:08 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Singapore sovereign wealth fund Temasek is considering direct investments in サムスン電子 and SKハイニクス. This would be its first direct investment in the South Korean market and drove the KOSPI index up by more than 4%. 〈SEMICON〉SEMI and the testing and measurement industry speak out for the first time, presenting 三 key demandshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1918036https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1918036Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:32:20 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網SEMI issued Taiwan's first recommendations for the semiconductor testing and measurement industry, calling on the government to provide policy support, develop talent and establish shared facilities. The strategic value of testing and measurement is growing amid technological competition in the AI era. Rifts lurk behind the currency alliance！U.S. Treasury chief urges “strengthening” the yen, while Japan’s prime minister wants easing to support the economy; yen’s 160 threshold under renewed pressurehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1918037https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1918037Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:31:58 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The U.S. and Japan intervened in foreign exchange markets on July 31, but the impact was temporary after the Bank of Japan held off on raising interest rates. Policy divergence is seen as the root cause of the yen's weakness. 〈Taiwan stocks after the close〉台積電 leads 鴻海 and 廣達 higher; index gains 358 points, posting three straight daily gains and steadily approaching the 45500 markhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1918038https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1918038Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:21:29 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Taiwan stocks rose 397 points to 45518 today, buoyed by heavyweight stocks including 台積電 and 鴻海, as well as broad gains in server ODMs, optical communications, ABF substrates and silicon wafer stocks. The daily candlestick chart posted three consecutive gains, with trading volume reaching NT$858.7 billion, signaling a steady recovery in market confidence. A second leg of the bull run！？Domestic and foreign investors are buying aggressively！Is a major Taiwan stock rally underway？https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1918039https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1918039Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:12:26 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Taiwan's stock market is aiming to break the 50,000-point mark, driven by strong earnings growth in AI-related sectors. July revenue rose 41.8% year over year to a record high, while domestic and foreign investors are accelerating their buying. Gold flashes an overbought signal after 103 trading days; market focuses on tonight’s CPI datahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1918040https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1918040Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:10:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Gold prices reached technically overbought territory for the first time in 103 trading days, raising the risk of a short-term correction. Markets are watching for the U.S. CPI release tonight, as changes in the interest rate outlook could affect gold prices. 輝達 AI financing plan “splits the market”：asset management giants soar, while tech stocks fall for 2 straight dayshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1917647https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260812-15/index-en-p21.html#n1917647Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:02:55 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網輝達 and 6 major Wall Street financial institutions have joined forces to launch a US$500 billion AI infrastructure financing platform. Asset management stocks surged while tech stocks fell, reflecting divided views on whether AI demand is real.