# AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-12 15:00–18:00 JST｜Page 22 of 22

One 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.

## A gateway to mainland China？Hong Kong and Malaysia deepen strategic cooperation in semiconductors and “new industrialization”

- Published: 2026-08-12T14:40:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6572838
- anchor: #n1917648
- Companies mentioned: Intel (INTC-US)、Infineon、GlobalFoundries、ASE (日月光)

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council held a business event for 1,600 people in Malaysia, promoting cooperation in semiconductors and new industrialization. The move supports diversification of mainland Chinese companies' supply chains and carries considerable geopolitical significance.

## U.S. July CPI due soon！高盛 chief economist：Inflation will remain moderate, the labor market has cooled, and rate hikes are unnecessary

- Published: 2026-08-12T14:30:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6572784
- anchor: #n1917649
- Companies mentioned: 高盛、美銀、滙亜銀行、芝商所

高盛 chief economist Jan Hatzius forecast that U.S. CPI would remain moderate in July. In light of deteriorating employment data, he said further interest rate hikes are unlikely to be necessary. This is an important signal for the FED's future policy decisions.

## 〈Stocks in focus〉興勤 doubles Q2 profit to more than half its equity; shares reclaim the monthly moving average and hit the limit-up

- Published: 2026-08-12T14:29:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6572842
- anchor: #n1917650

Taiwanese protection-device maker Xingqin doubled its profit in the second quarter, and its stock price surged. The increase in orders following the withdrawal of Japanese competitors was a contributing factor.

## 國票金 lays out 3 conditions for suitors！Refuses to be the “rotten apple”; chairman Chang Chao-shun boldly promises to “make it beautiful” and attract merger suitors

- Published: 2026-08-12T14:28:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6572826
- anchor: #n1917651
- Companies mentioned: 第一金、國票金控

國票金控 Chairman Chang Chao-shun outlined three conditions for a merger at a public hearing, emphasizing efforts to improve the company’s fundamentals and make it more attractive. He also opposed immediately applying state-owned enterprise pay standards, underscoring his resolve to pursue reform.

## 〈Stocks in focus〉Lumentum’s upbeat forecast sends 6 optical communications stocks to limit-up

- Published: 2026-08-12T14:22:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6572828
- anchor: #n1917652
- Companies mentioned: Lumentum、光聖 (6442-TW)、華星光 (4979-TW)、東典光電 (6588-TW)、光環 (3234-TW)、前鼎 (4908-TW)、聯亞 (3081-TW)、聯鈞 (3450-TW)、眾達-KY (4977-TW)、波若威 (3163-TW)、上詮 (3363-TW)、全新、IET-KY

U.S. optical communications components maker Lumentum reported strong earnings, sending 6 related Taiwanese stocks to their daily limit. Growing AI demand and U.S.-China technology restrictions were factors.

## 〈Stocks in focus〉中興電 reports first-half EPS of 4.5 yuan, a record for the period; shares and volume rise as stock reclaims quarterly moving average

- Published: 2026-08-12T14:14:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6572810
- anchor: #n1917653

中興電（1513-TW）reported first-half earnings per share of 4.5 yuan, up more than 2% year over year and a record for the same period. Benefiting from Taiwan Power’s resilient grid initiative and AI demand, the stock rebounded and held above its quarterly moving average.

## Chery rises to ninth globally！Chinese automakers claim 三 of the world’s top 10 spots

- Published: 2026-08-12T14:11:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6572419
- anchor: #n1917654
- Companies mentioned: 比亞迪 (002594-CN)、吉利 (00175-HK)、福特 (F-US)

In 2026, Chery rose to ninth place among global automakers, while Chinese companies took 3 spots in the Top 10 alongside BYD and Geely. This symbolizes the international rise of China's auto industry.

## 禮來Foundayo搶先英國上市！雙適應症一次批准創歐洲先例-環球生技月刊

- Published: 2026-08-12T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 環球生技月刊
- Original: https://news.gbimonthly.com/tw/article/show.php?num=89266
- anchor: #n1922490
- Companies mentioned: 禮來、Foundayo、英國藥品與醫療產品管理局、美國禮來藥廠、EliLilly、英國國家醫療服務、NHS

Facts:
- On the 10th, U.S. time

## 禮來Foundayo搶先英國上市！雙適應症一次批准創歐洲先例-環球生技月刊

- Published: 2026-08-12T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 環球生技月刊
- Original: https://news.gbimonthly.com/tw/article/show.php?num=89266&range=news
- anchor: #n1922489
- Companies mentioned: 禮來、Foundayo、英國藥品與醫療產品管理局、美國禮來藥廠、EliLilly、英國國家醫療服務、NHS

Facts:
- On the 10th, U.S. time

## Manufacturing issues stall approval！FDA issues a CRL rejecting ITM’s radiopharmaceutical for neuroendocrine tumors - Global Bio & Life Science Monthly

- Published: 2026-08-12T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 環球生技月刊
- Original: https://news.gbimonthly.com/tw/article/show.php?num=89264
- anchor: #n1917905
- Companies mentioned: ITM、FDA

Facts:
- 177Lu-edotreotide(ITM-11)

## Manufacturing issues stall approval！FDA issues a CRL rejecting ITM’s radiopharmaceutical for neuroendocrine tumors - Global Bio & Life Science Monthly

- Published: 2026-08-12T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 環球生技月刊
- Original: https://news.gbimonthly.com/tw/article/show.php?num=89264&range=news
- anchor: #n1917904
- Companies mentioned: ITM、FDA

Facts:
- 177Lu-edotreotide(ITM-11)

## Can poor sleep really leave your brain in knots and impair your judgment？

- Published: 2026-08-12T17:01:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 照護線上
- Original: https://www.careonline.com.tw/2026/08/202608121600.html
- anchor: #n1922452

## Don’t become a summer “heat” casualty！Know the 三 major high-temperature exercise dangers；the “golden 30 minutes” of immersion can save lives - Heho健康

- Published: 2026-08-12T16:20:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | Heho健康
- Original: https://heho.com.tw/archives/385400
- anchor: #n1922513
- Companies mentioned: 国泰综合医院

## The Netherlands uses a “lottery system” for medical school admissions, warning against overemphasis on academic ability in efforts to ensure diversity

- Published: 2026-08-12T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | m3.com
- Original: https://www.m3.com/news/iryoishin/1352146
- anchor: #n1917938
- Companies mentioned: 日本医学教育学会

Facts:
- 58th Annual Meeting of the 日本医学教育学会