# AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-18 00:00–03:00 JST

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 15 items from 5 sources; Japan, 4 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Trump's appeal in sexual assault and defamation case involving writer rejected again by US Supreme Court

- Published: 2026-08-18T02:40:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608180003.aspx
- anchor: #n2049288
- Companies mentioned: Donald Trump、E.Jean Carroll

Facts:
- Trump paid Carroll $5.6 million last month
- Trump was ordered to pay Carroll $83.3 million in damages

## Strait of Hormuz concerns and persistently high oil prices weigh on European stocks

- Published: 2026-08-18T02:01:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608180002.aspx
- anchor: #n2049287

Facts:
- London's FTSE 100 slips 29.81 points, or 0.28%
- London's FTSE 100 slips 29.81 points, or 0.28%, to close at 10720.30
- Frankfurt's DAX falls 101.70 points, or 0.38%
- Frankfurt's DAX falls 101.70 points, or 0.38%, to close at 26338.61
- Paris's CAC 40 falls 57.20 points, or 0.66%
- Paris's CAC 40 falls 57.20 points, or 0.66%, to close at 8579.60

## 周天成 wins his opening match at the world championships, beating Filipino newcomer in straight 2 games to reach the round of 32

- Published: 2026-08-18T00:55:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608170316.aspx
- anchor: #n2044814
- Companies mentioned: 周天成、菲律賓、維拉弗爾、Clarence Villaflor、義大利、托提、Giovanni Toti、張淨惠、楊景惇、巴西、戚又仁、日本、奈良岡功大、李芳任、李芳至、西大輝、熊谷翔

Facts:
- 21-12
- 菲律賓22歲新秀
- World No. 6
- World No. 126
- Now 36 years old
- World No. 110
- 21-6
- 21-15
- A hard-fought 63 minutes
- 16-21
- 21-7
- 12-21
- 21-18
- 18-21

## 森崴能源 to be delisted after losses; 胡正杰 plans to acquire more than 5 tenths of its shares

- Published: 2026-08-18T00:29:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608170315.aspx
- anchor: #n2044811
- Companies mentioned: 森崴能源、富崴能源、台電、胡正杰、寶崴海事

Facts:
- 胡正杰 plans a public tender offer for 50.98% to 72.82% of 森崴能源 shares at NT$0.05 per share, starting Aug. 18.
- 森崴能源 said its subsidiary 富崴能源 took on the 「台電 offshore wind power project phase 2」. Under accounting standards, it recognized expected additional costs, resulting in a loss of NT$15.865 billion in its 114 financial statements. Loss per share was NT$60, and net assets stood at NT$1.54 billion;
- 森崴能源統計，因子公司富崴能源承攬「台電離岸風電2期計畫」，基於會計處理準則認列預期可能增加成本，造成114年財報虧損新台幣158.65億元，每股虧損60元，淨值尚

## 川普縮減美韓軍演規模 民主黨參議員批荒謬草率

- Published: 2026-08-18T00:16:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608170314.aspx
- anchor: #n2044810
- Companies mentioned: 川普、南韓、北韓、金正恩、利德、Jack Reed、真實社群、Truth Social、五角大廈、伊朗

Facts:
- (Central News Agency, Washington, 17th, compiled from foreign wire reports)

## Gold finally releases the parking brake! Up 9% in August, regaining its safe-haven appeal

- Published: 2026-08-18T01:30:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6579657
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3749405-en.html
- anchor: #n2049167
- Companies mentioned: HSBC、世界黄金协会 (WGC)

Gold prices rose 9% in August, recovering to around $4,400. After turmoil in the Middle East, institutional investors and central banks are once again reassessing gold as a safe-haven asset. This suggests a recovery in market confidence.

## Write one sentence and make a song! Alibaba launches AI music powerhouse Happy Shrimp

- Published: 2026-08-18T00:30:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6579520
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3749390-en.html
- anchor: #n2044815
- Companies mentioned: 太合音楽グループ、Anthropic

Alibaba announced a test version of its AI music-generation model, “快樂蝦米1.0.” It can automatically generate polished songs using only text prompts. Chinese companies are accelerating their push into the generative AI market.

## VIX falls to 14.2—is that bad news? Strategist warns US stocks are entering the toughest stretch of the year

- Published: 2026-08-18T00:00:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6579588
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3749356-en.html
- anchor: #n2044687
- Companies mentioned: BTIG、Susquehanna、IG

The VIX fell to its lowest level this year, 14.2, but strategists are urging caution, saying the U.S. stock market is entering a volatile period in a midterm election year. The unusual market calm may instead be a sign of risk.

## Senior executives keep leaving ahead of IPO? OpenAI president says spotlight magnifies departures

- Published: 2026-08-17T23:30:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6579587
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3749345-en.html
- anchor: #n2044688
- Companies mentioned: Anthropic、Google、Wiz

OpenAI senior executives have been leaving one after another, but co-founder Brockman described this as an overreaction. He emphasized preparations for an IPO and revenue growth, touting the company’s stability.

## アストリス・アドバイザリー・ジャパン株式会社が株式会社MIXI（証券コード:2121）に関する2027年3月期1Q決算アップデートレポートを発行 コピー

- Published: 2026-08-18T00:43:56+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000181809.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3749375-en.html
- anchor: #n2044812
- Companies mentioned: アストリス・アドバイザリー・ジャパン株式会社、株式会社MIXI

Facts:
- Established on June 3, 1999

## アストリス・アドバイザリー・ジャパン株式会社が株式会社イトーキ（証券コード:7972）に関する2026年12月期2Q決算アップデートレポートを発行

- Published: 2026-08-18T00:31:14+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000181809.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3749376-en.html
- anchor: #n2044813
- Companies mentioned: アストリス・アドバイザリー・ジャパン株式会社、株式会社イトーキ

Facts:
- 2Q financial results for the fiscal year ending December 2026

## Offering a “Recruitment LLMO Package Service” to boost recruitment competitiveness in the AI era

- Published: 2026-08-18T00:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000284.000038921.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3749357-en.html
- anchor: #n2044809
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社揚羽、ChatGPT、Gemini

Facts:
- More than 80% of students job hunting use generative AI
- Approximately 40% use generative AI for company and industry research
- Capital: ¥284.1 million

## A new cultural experience to savor with all your senses.

- Published: 2026-08-17T23:59:51+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000189124.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3749337-en.html
- anchor: #n2044747
- Companies mentioned: 東京国立博物館、オークス株式会社、THE RESTAURANT 東京国立博物館、ガーデンカフェ、鮨会席 おく乃

Facts:
- On August 28, 2026 (Friday), a restaurant & cafe will open at 東京国立博物館, offering a new way to spend time that combines viewing and dining.
- The opening of 鮨会席 おく乃 is also planned for September 30, 2026 (Wednesday), where visitors can experience Japanese aesthetic sensibility and the spirit of hospitality through cuisine crafted from the bounty of the seasons and the skill of seasoned chefs.
- Indoor seating: 94 / Terrace seating: 44
- Counter: 8 seats / 1 private room (8 seats)
- ※Private bookings are accepted outside business hours for groups of 20 or more.

## The seventh lunar month isn't a ghost month at all! Experts reveal the historical truth: we have been deceived by Zhu Yuanzhang for 數百 years

- Published: 2026-08-18T01:05:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11149512
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3749408-en.html
- anchor: #n2049227

The custom of viewing the seventh lunar month as a ghost month may have originated as a rumor spread by Ming dynasty emperor Zhu Yuanzhang to monopolize auspicious dates. Citing ancient texts, expert 顏榮豐 says the month was originally considered auspicious; the claim has persisted for 六百多年.

## 張凌赫 and 陳哲遠 both lose out! The top 10 most handsome men in black in period Chinese dramas: the winner commands the screen in all black, with a more captivating sense of danger than men in white

- Published: 2026-08-18T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11156956
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3749386-en.html
- anchor: #n2044875
- Companies mentioned: 張凌赫、李昀銳、陳哲遠、王鶴棣、肖戰、侯明昊、陳星旭、龔俊、成毅、羅雲熙

Facts:
- Top 10 most handsome men in black in period Chinese dramas
- No. 1 most handsome man in black in period Chinese dramas

## Could Taichung see an upset? 郭正亮 sees 「何欣純's strength」: 江啟臣 can win with this strategy

- Published: 2026-08-17T23:48:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11157253
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3749350-en.html
- anchor: #n2044748

According to a poll by 新台灣國策智庫, 江啓臣 had a 42.8% approval rating and 何欣純 had a 36.1% rating in the 2026 Taichung mayoral election. 郭正亮 pointed to an advantage for the pan-blue camp and said it was likely to win.

## Taiwan stocks on the verge of 5萬 points? 黃世聰 is waiting for 「these 3 stocks」 to take off: this market is poised to challenge a record high

- Published: 2026-08-17T23:36:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11157275
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3749353-en.html
- anchor: #n2044749
- Companies mentioned: 川湖、信驊、緯穎、台光電、創意、健策、大立光、奇鋐、雙鴻、高力、欣興、南電、景碩、臻鼎KY、聯亞、IET、全新、寰宇KY、台燿、聯茂、騰輝電子、世芯KY、智原、鴻海、廣達、緯創、仁寶、南郡國際

Taiwan’s stock market rose to 45,857 points. Financial expert 黃世聰 said 3 stocks—TSMC, MediaTek and Delta Electronics—were poised to make a move, expressing hopes of a breakout above 50,000 points. Strong activity in high-priced stocks is helping drive gains across the market.

## Could your current diet and exercise habits affect your risk of prostate cancer?

- Published: 2026-08-18T01:01:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 照護線上
- Original: https://www.careonline.com.tw/2026/08/202608180000.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3749391-en.html
- anchor: #n2044935

Facts:
- Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men

## Aug. 18 Time is a valuable asset - Heho健康

- Published: 2026-08-18T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | Heho健康
- Original: https://heho.com.tw/archives/384527
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3749393-en.html
- anchor: #n2044983
- Companies mentioned: Heho健康