AI News 180m Report

2026-08-14 09:00–12:00 JST

531 received, 530 listed, 9 sources ・ Page 5 of 6

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 357 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 173 items from 7 sources.

One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示 (continued)(55)

Securities Report (Domestic Investment Trust Beneficiary Securities) — 57th period (2025/11/18–2026/05/18)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

三菱UFJアセットマネジメント株式会社 has filed its securities report for the 57th period. It is a statutory disclosure document for investment trust beneficiary securities.

Companies mentioned:三菱UFJアセットマネジメント株式会社

Securities Report (Domestic Investment Trust Beneficiary Securities) — 40th period (2025/11/15–2026/05/14)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

三井住友トラスト・アセットマネジメント株式会社 has published its securities report for the 40th period (2025/11/15-2026/05/14).

Companies mentioned:三井住友トラスト・アセットマネジメント株式会社

Securities Report (Domestic Investment Trust Beneficiary Securities) — 11th period (2025/05/16–2026/05/15)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

三井住友トラスト・アセットマネジメント株式会社 has published its securities report for the 11th period.

Companies mentioned:三井住友トラスト・アセットマネジメント株式会社

Securities Report (Domestic Investment Trust Beneficiary Securities) — 13th period (2025/11/18–2026/05/15)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

三菱UFJアセットマネジメント株式会社 has published its securities report for the 13th period.

Companies mentioned:三菱UFJアセットマネジメント株式会社

Securities Report (Domestic Investment Trust Beneficiary Securities) — 3rd period (2025/11/18–2026/05/15)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

りそなアセットマネジメント株式会社 has published its securities report for the 3rd period. The period runs from November 18, 2025, to May 15, 2026.

Companies mentioned:りそなアセットマネジメント株式会社

Annual Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) – 46th Fiscal Period (2025/11/18–2026/05/15)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

ニッセイアセットマネジメント株式会社 has published its securities report for the 46th period. The period runs from November 18, 2025, to May 15, 2026.

Companies mentioned:ニッセイアセットマネジメント株式会社

Securities Report (Domestic Investment Trust Beneficiary Securities) — 16th period (2025/11/18–2026/05/15)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

SBI岡三アセットマネジメント has filed a securities report for domestic investment trust beneficiary securities for the 16th period.

Companies mentioned:SBI岡三アセットマネジメント株式会社

Securities Report (Domestic Investment Trust Beneficiary Securities) — 3rd period (2025/05/15–2026/05/14)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

スパークス・アセット・マネジメント has published a securities report for domestic investment trust beneficiary securities for the 3rd period.

Companies mentioned:スパークス・アセット・マネジメント株式会社

Securities Report (Domestic Investment Trust Beneficiary Securities) — 6th period (2025/11/22–2026/05/21)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

大和アセットマネジメント has published a securities report for domestic investment trust beneficiary securities for the 6th period.

Companies mentioned:大和アセットマネジメント株式会社

Securities Report (Domestic Investment Trust Beneficiary Securities) — 2nd period (2025/11/21–2026/05/20)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

アムンディ・ジャパン has filed a securities report for domestic investment trust beneficiary securities for the 2nd period. It discloses financial and investment management information to investors.

Securities Report (Domestic Investment Trust Beneficiary Securities) — 48th period (2025/11/18–2026/05/15)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

ニッセイアセットマネジメント has announced its securities report for the 48th period. It discloses the investment trust's financial condition and contributes to greater transparency for investors.

Securities Report (Domestic Investment Trust Beneficiary Securities) — 3rd period (2025/11/18–2026/05/15)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

りそなアセットマネジメント has filed a securities report concerning an investment trust. The reporting period is November 2025 to May 2026. The report aims to ensure transparency for investors.

Securities Report (Domestic Investment Trust Beneficiary Securities) — 31st period (2025/11/18–2026/05/15)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

三井住友トラスト・アセットマネジメント株式会社 has filed a securities report on domestic investment trust beneficiary securities for the 31st period (2025/11/18-2026/05/15).

Companies mentioned:三井住友トラスト・アセットマネジメント株式会社

Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) — 2nd period (2025/05/16–2026/05/15)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

アムンディ・ジャパン株式会社 has filed a securities report on domestic investment trust beneficiary securities for the 2nd period (2025/05/16-2026/05/15).

Companies mentioned:アムンディ・ジャパン株式会社

Securities Report (Domestic Investment Trust Beneficiary Securities) — 26th period (2025/11/26–2026/05/22)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

大和アセットマネジメント has filed its securities report for the 26th period. It publishes the investment trust's management status to support investor decision-making and contribute to transparency in financial markets.

Securities Report (Domestic Investment Trust Beneficiary Securities) — 30th period (2025/11/21–2026/05/20)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

しんきんアセットマネジメント投信 has filed its securities report for the 30th period. It describes the investment trust's management status and seeks to ensure transparency for investors.

Securities Report (Domestic Investment Trust Beneficiary Securities) — 25th period (2025/05/16–2026/05/15)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

日立投資顧問株式会社 has published its securities report for the 25th period (2025/5/16-2026/5/15).

Companies mentioned:日立投資顧問株式会社

Securities Report (Domestic Investment Trust Beneficiary Securities) — 17th period (2025/05/16–2026/05/15)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

三井住友トラスト・アセットマネジメント has disclosed its securities report for the 17th period. The report covers the management of domestic investment trust beneficiary securities.

Companies mentioned:三井住友トラスト・アセットマネジメント株式会社

Securities Report (Domestic Investment Trust Beneficiary Securities) — 29th period (2025/11/18–2026/05/18)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

野村アセットマネジメント has disclosed its securities report for the 29th period. The report covers the management of domestic investment trust beneficiary securities.

Companies mentioned:野村アセットマネジメント株式会社

Annual Securities Report (Domestic Investment Trust Beneficiary Certificates)—3rd Fiscal Period (2025/11/15–2026/05/14)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

アセットマネジメントOne株式会社 has filed its securities report for the 3rd period. It discloses financial information on an investment trust and is important for investor decision-making.

Securities Report (Domestic Investment Trust Beneficiary Securities) — 25th period (2025/05/16–2026/05/15)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

日立投資顧問 has filed its securities report for the 25th period. It discloses financial information on domestic investment trust beneficiary securities and aims to improve transparency for investors.

Companies mentioned:日立製作所

Securities Report (Domestic Investment Trust Beneficiary Securities) — 29th period (2025/11/26–2026/05/22)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

大和アセットマネジメント has published its securities report for the 29th period, disclosing the investment trust's financial condition and management performance to investors.

Securities Report (Domestic Investment Trust Beneficiary Securities) — 47th period (2025/11/15–2026/05/14)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

アムンディ・ジャパン's securities report on the investment trust discloses information on the 47th period.

Companies mentioned:アムンディ・ジャパン株式会社

Annual Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) – 13th Fiscal Period (2025/05/16–2026/05/15)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

アセットマネジメントOne's securities report on the investment trust discloses its financial condition for the 13th period.

Companies mentioned:アセットマネジメントOne株式会社

Securities Report (Domestic Investment Trust Beneficiary Securities) — 10th period (2025/11/18–2026/05/15)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

東京海上アセットマネジメント has filed its securities report for the 10th period. It is important because it publishes the investment trust's management status and provides thorough information to investors.

Companies mentioned:東京海上アセットマネジメント株式会社

Securities Report (Domestic Investment Trust Beneficiary Securities) — 17th period (2025/11/18–2026/05/18)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

野村アセットマネジメント has filed its securities report for the 17th period. This is an official document showing the investment trust's management status and an important source of information for investors.

Securities Report (Domestic Investment Trust Beneficiary Securities) — 20th period (2025/11/18–2026/05/15)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

Carrera Asset Management published a securities report concerning domestic investment trust beneficiary certificates for the 20th period.

Companies mentioned:カレラアセットマネジメント株式会社

Securities Report (Domestic Investment Trust Beneficiary Securities) — 25th period (2025/05/16–2026/05/15)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示 ・ 2 identical notices

日立投資顧問株式会社 published its securities report for the 25th period. It summarizes operating and financial conditions from May 16, 2025, to May 15, 2026.

Companies mentioned:日立投資顧問株式会社

Original有価証券報告書(内国投資信託受益証券)-第47期(2025/11/18-2026/05/15)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

アセットマネジメントOne published its securities report for the 47th period. It details the investment trust’s operating conditions and ensures thorough information disclosure to investors.

Securities Report (Domestic Investment Trust Beneficiary Certificates)-8th Period (2025/05/16-2026/05/15)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

アセットマネジメントOne filed its securities report for the 8th period. It disclosed the investment trust’s operating conditions, with the aim of ensuring transparency for investors.

Annual Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) – 46th Fiscal Period (2025/11/18–2026/05/15)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

ピクテ・ジャパン filed its securities report for the 46th period (domestic investment trust beneficiary certificates).

Securities Report (Domestic Investment Trust Beneficiary Certificates)-19th Period (2025/05/16-2026/05/15)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

アセットマネジメントOne filed its securities report for the 19th period (domestic investment trust beneficiary certificates).

Securities Report (Domestic Investment Trust Beneficiary Certificates)-8th Period (2025/05/16-2026/05/15)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

野村アセットマネジメント株式会社 filed its securities report for the 8th period. The period runs from May 16, 2025, to May 15, 2026.

Companies mentioned:野村アセットマネジメント株式会社

Securities Report (Domestic Investment Trust Beneficiary Securities) — 25th period (2025/05/16–2026/05/15)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

日立投資顧問株式会社 filed its securities report for the 25th period. The period covered is from May 16, 2025, to May 15, 2026.

Companies mentioned:日立投資顧問株式会社

Securities Report (Domestic Investment Trust Beneficiary Certificates)-37th Period (2025/11/21-2026/05/20)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

ブラックロック・ジャパン株式会社 filed its securities report for the 37th period. The period covered is from November 21, 2025, to May 20, 2026.

Companies mentioned:ブラックロック・ジャパン株式会社

Taiwan | 中央社 CNA(31)

Record-breaking rainfall in Chiba leaves 4 dead; transport to Narita Airport disrupted, stranding 7000 people

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 4 people killed.
  • 7000 travelers stranded overnight at the airport
  • Rainfall totaled 348 millimeters over 12 hours
  • 3877 people were sheltered at one point
  • 1700 people spent the night in the Chiba Prefectural Government and Enterprise Bureau buildings
  • OriginalJR蘇我站周邊一度有約4000人無法返家

Companies mentioned:NHK、每日新聞、朝日新聞、京成電鐵、成田特快、JR東日本、JR蘇我站、自衛隊、防衛省

U.S. Treasury secretary warns Iran of unprecedented measures to isolate it economically

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • August 4

Companies mentioned:Newsmax、CNBC

Original高雄鮮果熱銷星馬 上半年銷量近70噸、較114年同期增近5成

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Sales have approached 70 tons
  • Original較去年同期增加近5成
  • Events have been held at more than 30 stores
  • Events have been held at more than 30 stores, with 90 tasting sessions

Companies mentioned:新加坡職總平價合作社、NTUC FairPrice、新加坡昇菘超市、AEON超市、Jaya Grocer集團

Original國寶「龍藏經」整套108函 117年底移故宮南院典藏

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The complete 「龍藏經」 set comprises 108 cases
  • At the end of Year 117
  • Replaced every 3 months
  • About 20 minutes per session

Companies mentioned:故宮南院、文化部

Former TV producer 李能謙 implicated in alleged Chinese espionage case; Taipei prosecutors add 3 suspects to indictment

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 3000 files containing personal information
  • Sent 6 of the files to 「福州溫泉」
  • Prosecutors also sought a 12-year prison sentence for 李能謙
  • In exchange for NT$5000 in compensation

Companies mentioned:李能謙、洪嘉培、陳韋碩、鄭兆安、福州溫泉、小藍、Telegram、外交部、國防部、陸軍、海軍、空軍、後備、中央社

Zhu Rongji dies; Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi expresses condolences to China

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Sanae Takaichi commented on Zhu Rongji's death on the 13th

Companies mentioned:中央社、共同社

Shen Po-yang: Taiwan is a democratic society; hopes for more room for dialogue during elections

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Parts of Taipei's Neihu District suffered severe flooding from heavy rain on June 25
  • Original工務局回應將與消防局等單位協調並於2週內研議

Companies mentioned:民進黨、台北市議會、工務局、消防局

Original財部:繼續暫停對烏克蘭碳鋼鋼板課徵反傾銷稅1年

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Continue suspending anti-dumping duties for 1 year
  • From September 14 this year to September 13 next year
  • Extended to September 25 this year

Companies mentioned:烏克蘭、巴西、中國、印度、印尼、韓國、力麟科技股份有限公司

OpenAI's annualized revenue expected to exceed US$40 billion ahead of IPO

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • OpenAI's annualized revenue is expected to exceed US$40 billion
  • Approximately NT$1.274 trillion
  • Its annualized revenue has already exceeded US$47 billion
  • The company's annualized revenue surpassed US$20 billion at the end of last year

Companies mentioned:OpenAI、Anthropic PBC、Bloomberg News

Taichung woman caught in online romance scam tries to transfer money for dating fund; police protect her savings

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A 40-year-old woman surnamed Tseng carried US$6500 in cash (approximately more than NT$200,000)

Companies mentioned:台中某銀行

Original改變世界的力量 唐獎得主9月來台

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original2026年第7屆唐獎得主
  • Original預計9月18日起舉辦「唐獎週」活動
  • Rosenberg said he had not visited Asia for more than 20 years
  • 2022 laureate of the Tang Prize in Biopharmaceutical Science, Drew Weissman
  • Special correspondents stationed in more than 30 countries

Companies mentioned:唐獎、美國國家衛生研究院、國家癌症研究所、賓州大學、哥倫比亞大學、耶魯大學、麻省理工大學、中央社

Original瑞恩航空乘客遭吸出事故 調查指引擎風扇葉片脫落

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 1 fan blade fell off
  • A 61-year-old passenger
  • Original2025年4月生效
  • Complete the main renovations before July 2028

Companies mentioned:瑞恩航空、美國國家運輸安全委員會、美聯社、國際航空規範、希臘第撒隆尼基廣播電台、美國聯邦航空總署、西南航空

Former investigator dies during penis enlargement surgery; cosmetic clinic head indicted

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Prosecutors ask the court to confiscate NT$150,000 in criminal proceeds

Companies mentioned:法務部調查局、台北地檢署、中央社

Peng Yu-han topples 日本 defensive star to reach the last 16 at the WTT European Grand Smash

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Topples 日本 defensive star Hashimoto Honoka 3-1
  • Original年僅18歲的台灣桌球新星彭郁涵
  • Original世界排名13的日本名將橋本帆乃香
  • A nearly 38-minute battle

Companies mentioned:WTT、台灣、日本

中共 23 aircraft and naval vessels operate around the Taiwan Strait; 國軍 maintains close surveillance and responds

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 中共 23 aircraft and naval vessels continue operating around the Taiwan Strait
  • Detected 9 sorties by Chinese military aircraft
  • Of those, 6 sorties crossed the median line and entered central, southwestern and eastern airspace
  • 12 Chinese naval vessels
  • 2 official ships

Companies mentioned:中共、國軍、國防部

華郵: Iran war drains military stockpiles; US Reaper drone losses reach about 25%

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • About 25% of the fleet
  • Each costs about $30 million to $50 million to build
  • Recent losses alone could cost taxpayers more than $1.3 billion

Companies mentioned:華郵、華盛頓郵報、美國空軍、五角大廈

Taichung man accused of drug trafficking indicted after touting home delivery for people with limited mobility

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 2 packets of heroin (gross weight 5.21 grams)
  • 4 packets of amphetamine (gross weight 12.5 grams)
  • All the drug buyers apprehended were between 56 and 68 years old

Companies mentioned:台中市警察局、台中地方檢察署、中央社

范斯: The primary goal of the US-Iran war is to lower oil prices; the nuclear issue comes second

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The United States' primary goal in the Iran war is to keep oil prices low for Americans

Companies mentioned:范斯、川普、福斯新聞、法新社、中央社

台積電 holds flat as electronics shares firm; Taiwan stocks rise more than 300 points in morning trading

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Morning high of 46402.6 points
  • Up 381.12 points
  • Market heavyweight 台積電 consolidates, holding flat at NT$2435

Companies mentioned:台積電、聯發科、台達電、鴻海、日月光投控、南亞科、華邦電、國巨

New Taiwan dollar opens up 1.8 cents at NT$32.15

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The New Taiwan dollar opened at 32.15 to the US dollar today

Companies mentioned:中央社

Taiwan stocks opened up 82.33 points

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Taiwan’s stock market opened higher, with the index at 46,103.81 points.

Facts

  • The weighted stock index stood at 46103.81 points
  • Trading value totaled NT$10.506 billion

澳洲 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks with Trump, seeks tariff exemption

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 澳洲 was hit with 12.5% tariffs last month along with 59 other countries over concerns about alleged forced labor
  • 澳洲 is expected to receive at least 3 Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarines from 美國 over 15 years

Companies mentioned:澳洲、美國、AUKUS

Man driving in Taichung encounters wrong-way car on one-way street, brandishes baseball bat and is referred for prosecution

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A 58-year-old woman surnamed Weng
  • A 22-year-old man surnamed Lin
  • 文正派出所 received a report at 8:32 p.m. on the 13th

Companies mentioned:台中市警察局、台中市警察局第二分局、文正派出所、台中地方檢察署

Trump imposes drone tariffs; products and components from allies including Taiwan, Japan and South Korea face 15%

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A 100% ad valorem tariff will apply to drones of certain sizes or with specific functions that raise national security sensitivities
  • Smaller drones will face a 25% tariff
  • 英國 drones will face a 10% ad valorem tariff
  • The tariffs will take effect in 21 days

Companies mentioned:歐洲聯盟、日本、韓國、台灣、瑞士、列支敦斯登、英國、Howard Lutnick

Applied Materials' forecast beats expectations, but high market hopes send shares down more than 5%

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Shares fell more than 5% in after-hours trading
  • Applied Materials forecasts fourth-quarter revenue of about $10.25 billion
  • With a range of $500 million above or below that figure
  • The average analyst estimate is $9.54 billion
  • Full-year 2026 packaging business revenue is expected to grow more than 70%
  • The company expects an adjusted gross margin of 50.4%
  • Fourth-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $4.02
  • With a range of 20 cents above or below that figure
  • Wall Street expects $3.69
  • The analyst estimate was 50.15%
  • Third-quarter revenue grew 25%

Companies mentioned:應用材料公司、Applied Materials、史帝弗公司、Stifel、科林研發、Lam Research、科磊、KLA、CFRA、倫敦證券交易所集團、LSEG

Four counties and cities, including Taipei and New Taipei, issue high-temperature alerts; Wu Der-rong warns of afternoon thunderstorms north of central Taiwan

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Temperatures above 36 degrees
  • Northern Taiwan: 24 to 37 degrees
  • Central Taiwan: 24 to 36 degrees
  • Southern Taiwan: 25 to 35 degrees
  • Eastern Taiwan: 23 to 36 degrees

Companies mentioned:中央氣象署、中央大學大氣科學系、氣象應用推廣基金會、歐洲(ECMWF)

Graffiti and foam found on US World War II memorial; officials vow to track down vandals

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 400,000 fallen US troops
  • 16 million service members

Companies mentioned:國家公園管理局、美國內政部、國家二戰紀念碑之友、川普

Newborn airlifted from Penghu for emergency medical care 2 hours after birth, setting record for youngest patient

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A newborn just 2 hours old
  • Took off from Penghu at 9:27 p.m. last night
  • Arrived in Kaohsiung at 10:6 p.m.
  • Safely delivered to Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital at 10:30 p.m.

Companies mentioned:澎湖縣政府、高雄榮民總醫院、凌天航空、三總澎湖分院

Taiwan index futures rise 364 points overnight; institutional investors say volume could fuel a stock rally

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Buoyed by gains in U.S. stocks and easing concerns about interest rate hikes, Taiex futures rose 364 points in the overnight session. Institutional investors continued to be net buyers of Taiwan stocks, and gains are expected to continue if trading volume holds up.

Facts

  • Taiwan index futures closed at 46389 points, up 364 points
  • Foreign and mainland Chinese investors were net buyers of NT$75.695 billion on the 13th
  • Taiwan accounts for 26.63% of the MSCI Emerging Markets Index
  • Original台積電以15.46%的權重居MSCI新興市場指數第1大成分股

Companies mentioned:台積電、輝達、SpaceX、英特爾、美光、SK海力士、超微

Lin Chia-lung tells BBC he remains confident in Taiwan-US relations

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original美國總統川普(Donald Trump)政府去年批准金額高達110億美元的大型對台軍售
  • Another arms sale deal totaling $14 billion
  • Taiwan has done all it can to increase its defense budget, which has reached 3.32% of gross domestic product (GDP)
  • It is expected to reach 5% of GDP by 2030

Companies mentioned:BBC、美國、中國、川普、盧比歐、赫格塞斯

Good morning, World: Northern town resilience drills and Han Kuang exercises block the Snow Mountain Tunnel; president urges preparedness during inspection

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The Han Kuang exercises were held in various locations, and MSCI announced an increase in the weighting of Taiwan stocks. Major international developments included an issue involving Taiwanese passports in Uganda and the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq.

Companies mentioned:MSCI、台積電、聯發科、台達電、鴻海

Taiwan | 風傳媒(25)

陳幸妤 edits her comments again late at night, names nurse surnamed Hsu in public rebuttal and says: I would want to kill myself

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

陳幸妤 publicly accused her ex-husband 趙建銘 and a nurse surnamed Hsu in a Google review, alleging that a 60 million loan had not been transferred and saying she regretted it so much she wanted to kill herself, drawing public attention. The financial dispute involving a former president's family has become public.

Companies mentioned:趙建銘兆福脊椎骨科診所

Save for retirement in 0050 or 0056? Expert test results revealed: buying 'it' earns 4.66 million more

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Original理財作家施昇輝による0050と0056の長期投資比較実験で、0050が466万円以上の差をつけて勝利。これは台湾の個人投資家にとって重要な示唆を提供している。

Not only did the lawyer accused of defrauding Tzu Chi hide 100 kilograms of gold! 謝金河 calculates gold’s appreciation over 5 years and reveals another person’s account is richer than a country’s

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

A fraud case emerged from Tzu Chi’s BNT vaccine procurement, with former lawyer 陳昱瑄 and more than 10 others suspected of fraudulently obtaining NT$1.06 billion and hiding more than 158 kilograms of gold. 謝金河 pointed to governance failures at religious organizations, while the gold’s appreciation inflated the illicit proceeds, sparking public outrage.

Companies mentioned:慈濟基金会、鴻海、台積電

Will retirement benefits increase? Will employers’ contributions to labor pensions be “raised to 12%”? 勞動部 reveals latest plans

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Taiwan’s labor pension system has reached its 20th year, but employer contributions remain at 6%. 審計部 has called for a review of the system, while labor groups are urging an increase to 12%. The government is considering measures including incorporating the issue into ESG assessments.

Companies mentioned:勞動部、審計部、勞工團體

The scariest thing in Detention was never the ghosts: In Taiwan 70 years ago, a person’s fate really could change because they “read a book”

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Political cases tried by military courts during the martial law era involved 16,132 people
  • Taiwan came under martial law in May 1949
  • The martial law period from 1949 to 1987
  • Amendment to Article 100 of the Criminal Code in 1992
  • The original verdict was not overturned until 2018

Companies mentioned:赤燭遊戲

More than just national holidays! One group gets 3 days of paid leave, but an online post reveals a harsh truth: taking it could mean a “B” performance rating

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Taiwan’s Executive Yuan and Examination Yuan introduced “mental and physical adjustment leave” on September 18, 2025, granting civil servants 3 days of paid leave a year. However, concerns have mounted that taking the leave could affect workplace performance evaluations, highlighting a gap between the policy and reality.

The Gold Special Agent and Love After Love lose out! Netflix Taiwan’s latest August viewing rankings: the top title has held the crown for a month and captivated the world

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

In Netflix Taiwan’s latest August viewing rankings, “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Infinity Castle, Chapter One: Akaza Returns” and “The Bad Guys: The Movie 2” ranked No. 1 in the film and drama categories, respectively. Both have drawn global attention.

Good news for seniors aged 65! 8 counties and cities announce “no health insurance premiums,” automatically paying them on seniors’ behalf without an application; see when it starts and who qualifies, plus subsidies in 14 counties and cities across Taiwan

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

14 counties and cities across Taiwan are providing health insurance premium subsidies for people aged 65 and over, with 8 of them automatically paying the premiums on their behalf without requiring an application. The measure eases the financial burden on older people and strengthens the social safety net.

When “tokens” become Silicon Valley’s new currency: As tech giants scramble for AI computing power, how long can the investment boom last?

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Spending on AI tokens is expected to account for around one quarter of corporate operating costs
  • OpenRouter’s data represents only 2% of total AI capital spending
  • Elisity currently uses a flat-rate team subscription plan for 150 people

Companies mentioned:紐約時報、聖塔克拉拉大學、Linux 基金會、Revenium、貝恩策略顧問公司、Elisity、OpenRouter、Claude、ChatGPT

Stop using baking soda to clean your washing machine! A Japanese expert uses an inexpensive product and one rinse to bring out a whole tub of black water, with years of mold and grime floating to the surface

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Japanese experts recommend using bleach rather than baking soda to tackle mold in washing machines. Mold can grow to more than 13 times as much in washing machines that are used less often, making regular disinfection important.

Companies mentioned:香港01

How much money could palace maids earn in a month in ancient times? Besides their wages, they had “special income,” and some even saved a tidy sum before leaving the palace

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

This article examines the income and living conditions of palace maids in the Qing dynasty, revealing that their sources of income included monthly wages, holiday bonuses, gifts from their masters, side earnings from needlework, and departure bonuses when they left the palace.

This week’s top inside stories: 韓國瑜 loses his temper and was once asked, “Why didn’t you take on 傅崐萁?”; Tzu Chi defrauded of NT$1 billion, and the vaccine gold scam figure had met Master 證嚴

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Legislative Speaker 韓國瑜 publicly expressed anger over 傅崐萁’s repeated absences from negotiations, exposing infighting within the blue camp. Meanwhile, Tzu Chi was defrauded of NT$1.06 billion in the BNT vaccine procurement, and investigators seized assets worth more than NT$1.09 billion. The political storm has flared up again, affecting the 2026 election.

Companies mentioned:台積電、鴻海、慈濟基金會

【新新聞】Nuclear Plant No. 3 is just 1 kilometer from an active fault. 陳文山: Before restarting it, the Lai government must explain how it can guarantee the plant is safe

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Controversy has erupted again over restarting Taiwan’s Nuclear Plant No. 3. Geologist 陳文山 said the plant is just 1 kilometer from the Hengchun Fault, questioning how the government can prove it is safe. He stressed that the active fault is a fact and that the plant’s aging pipes and equipment also require comprehensive inspection and reinforcement; otherwise, a restart would pose serious geological risks.

Companies mentioned:台电、原能会

Liyu Lake and Taroko lose out! Hualien’s top attraction draws 780,000 visitors, who praise its affordable, varied food, convenient layout and easy parking

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

In Hualien’s tourist attraction rankings for January-May 2026, the Dongdamen Night Market drew more than 780,000 visitors to take the top spot. Its food and convenience were highly rated, earning strong support from travelers.

The 2026 Double Ninth Festival senior-citizen gift payments for Taiwan’s 6 special municipalities are here! Each person can receive up to NT$20000; “eligible residents will get the money on 9/1”—see payment amounts and dates

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Taiwan’s 6 special municipalities have announced their 2026 Double Ninth Festival senior-citizen gift payment plans, with amounts ranging from NT$1500 to NT$20,000. Residents aged 65 and over who meet the household registration requirements can apply. The move reflects local governments’ care for older people and carries significant social importance.

Are there really “魔神仔” in Taiwan’s mountains? Why do missing people often say they were led away by strangers? Academia Sinica research reveals the origins of the folk tales

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Academia Sinica researcher 林美容 analyzed nearly 400 Taiwanese tales about “魔神仔” and found that the common story of missing people being “led away by strangers” reflects cultural memory and psychological responses to the unknown in the mountains. The study reveals the collective unconscious archetypes behind these folk tales.

Why can humans in Avatar never understand the Na’vi? The easiest way to destroy a culture is to first say it has “no value”

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Avatar depicts a cultural clash between humans and the Na’vi. While humans prioritize resource development, the Na’vi value their connection to the land. These differing cultural values create a risk of mutual incomprehension and cultural extinction.

Companies mentioned:20世紀フォックス

What will drive the next AI surge? Investor 股海老牛 says “expanding the highway is key”—see the strategy and indicators to watch

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Financial commentator 股海老牛 says the next phase of AI growth hinges on optical communications technology and recommends investing in the 復華中國5G (00877) ETF, citing its strong focus on China’s 5G and optical communications supply chains and its long-term growth potential.

Companies mentioned:復華中國5G、中際旭創、工業富聯

Behind the scenes: If things are so secure, why is 賴清德 personally directing the deployment? The DPP is deeply worried about one stronghold

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Taiwan President 賴清德 of the Democratic Progressive Party has won support from the party’s largest faction, the New Tide faction, but the carcinogenic oil issue and scandals have shaken his administration’s foundations. Concerned in particular about retaining traditional strongholds such as Tainan City, he has begun mobilizing ahead of the 2026 election.

The Day of the Dead in Coco is real! Why aren’t Mexicans afraid of ghosts, and why do they eat and sing with the dead? The reason is beyond imagination

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

The Day of the Dead culture featured in Pixar’s Coco is real in Mexico. People honor the deceased with altars, food and music, reflecting the importance they place on memory and family.

Companies mentioned:Pixar Animation Studios

The “35-year-old curse” facing transgender women: When medicine can now treat HIV, why is politics still sentencing them to death?

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Erika Castellanos, a transgender woman from Belize living with HIV, says political indifference is costing lives despite advances in medicine. She is urging the international community to integrate human rights and HIV responses. Her experiences highlight the structural nature of discrimination.

Companies mentioned:Global Action for Trans Equality、UNAIDS、USAID、PEPFAR

Weather forecast: The fine weather is over! Rain will lash Taiwan for 3 consecutive days, with torrential rain possible in the south—see the forecast for the coming week

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Rain is forecast across Taiwan for 3 consecutive days, with a particular risk of heavy downpours in the south. The Central Weather Administration has urged caution, warning of rockfalls and rising water levels in mountainous areas. The weather is being caused by southwesterly winds and a low-pressure zone.

Companies mentioned:中央氣象署、林老師氣象站

《科技人的華爾街》reading guide | China’s “first humanoid robot stock,” 宇樹科技, is a hit in its IPO! With 8,000-fold oversubscription, investors are betting on a small company worth 200 million!

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Chinese humanoid robot company 宇樹科技 has applied for an IPO on the Shanghai Stock Exchange’s STAR Market, drawing 8,000 times the available subscription demand. Individual investors have flocked to the offering, which would make the company the first humanoid robot firm listed on the A-share market.

Companies mentioned:Tesla、SpaceX、富途証券、騰訊、DinarStandard

Is Sun Wukong in Journey to the West really a heroic champion of justice? The original story shows him killing without mercy, revealing the dark details left out of TV adaptations

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Unlike in the television version, Sun Wukong in Journey to the West is depicted as an extremely violent figure who indiscriminately kills human bandits. Tang Monk and Guanyin criticize his “ferocity,” saying he must learn to control his mind through cultivation.

Opinion: From 130,000 social housing units and rental reform to the 兆基屋管 crisis—the 3 pillars of housing justice promised by 賴清德 are crumbling

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

The 賴清德 government initially promised to build 130,000 social housing units, but has now cut the target substantially to 30,000. Alongside its retreat from rental reform and the financial crisis at 兆基屋管, the 3 pillars of housing justice are wavering, triggering a crisis of confidence in policy.

Companies mentioned:兆基屋管、宏碁

Taiwan | 環球生技月刊(20)

2026-08-13 biotech stocks: (Gainers) 台聯電 10%, 上亞科技 10%, 青松健康 9.97%; (Losers) 天良 6.74%, 康霈* 5.88%, 向榮生技 5.33% - Global Bio & Investment Monthly

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 環球生技月刊

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:台聯電、上亞科技、青松健康、天良、康霈、向榮生技

2026-08-13 institutional trading: (Net buying) 高端疫苗 1,129 lots, 泰博 557 lots, 合一 458 lots; (Net selling) 康霈* 2,995 lots, 晟德 719 lots, 中裕 330 lots - Global Bio & Investment Monthly

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 環球生技月刊

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:高端疫苗、泰博、合一、康霈、晟德、中裕

08/13 Biotech Stock Moves - Global Bio & Investment Monthly

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 環球生技月刊

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Investment of 1.4 billion yuan planned
  • Provisional merger record date: 9/14

Companies mentioned:台康生技、Sandoz、國璽幹細胞、台耀、泰福-KY、華宇藥、啟安、國康

健喬(4114) posts consolidated profit of 430 million yuan in first half of 115年, with after-tax earnings per share of 0.80 yuan - Global Bio & Investment Monthly

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 環球生技月刊

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:健喬

瀚醫生技(6999) posts consolidated profit of 9.61 million yuan in first half of 115年, with after-tax earnings per share of 0.44 yuan - Global Bio & Investment Monthly

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 環球生技月刊

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:瀚醫生技、興櫃公司

聯合(4129) posts consolidated profit of 227 million yuan in first half of 115年, with after-tax earnings per share of 2.35 yuan - Global Bio & Investment Monthly

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 環球生技月刊

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:聯合

岱宇(1598) to provide additional loans to FITNESS EQUIPMENT SERVICE and others - Global Bio & Investment Monthly

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 環球生技月刊

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:岱宇、FITNESS EQUIPMENT SERVICE

岱宇(1598) posts consolidated profit of 107 million yuan in first half of 115年, with after-tax earnings per share of 0.64 yuan - Global Bio & Investment Monthly

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 環球生技月刊

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:岱宇、1598

BTC set to kick off; 7 biotech associations call for expanded investment and stronger use of domestically made drugs and medical data - Global Bio & Investment Monthly

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 環球生技月刊

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:台灣生物產業協會、台灣研發型生技新藥發展協會、中華民國製藥發展協會、中華民國學名藥協會、台灣精準醫療產業協會、臺灣生技醫療器材工業同業公會、台灣數位健康產業發展協會、行政院生技產業策略諮議委員會議(BTC)

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