AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-18 06:00–09:00 JST｜Page 2 of 2https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 112 items from 4 sources; Japan, 68 items from 2 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en Announcing the August 2026 “Company Interviews” — developing next-generation leaders, career education, and new employee traininghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2055157https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2055157Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES A new shield for the Indo-Pacific: complete equipment package for ASEV's No. 1 ship to be shipped to Japanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2055159https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2055159Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:00:16 +0900JapanPR TIMES Vamos deferred payment service begins integration with “Repist X (Cross),” a D2C-focused shopping carthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2055178https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2055178Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Have you ever found yourself repeatedly thinking, “So, what's the point?” A ranking of communication habits that quietly annoy people at work, based on a survey of 500 workers 【Supervised by a former NHK announcer】https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2055177https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2055177Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Gujo, Gifu】Immerse yourself in “water touching humans for the first time.” Earth dome sauna “然 -zen-” opens in Motai, a village in the skyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2055176https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2055176Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES “Kozai in the west, Okura in the east”: The Fish Factory Japan, a seafood wholesaler formed through the merger of former rivals, introduces next-generation uniforms made from used fishing nets in an unlikely partnership with an apparel companyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2055175https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2055175Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake】Kumamoto support team launches crowdfunding to fund long-term assistance lasting more than 4 monthshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2055174https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2055174Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Robloxユーザー1,015件を独自調査】約4人に3人が「ほぼ毎日」プレイ。人気ジャンル1位は「バトル／アクション」https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2055173https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2055173Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES YStory’s research on “JoyHer Pro,” a self-care app that supports women experiencing menopause, published in the academic journal “Digital Health”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2055172https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2055172Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Donations for those affected by the “Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2055171https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2055171Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES “Did not apply because they did not know about demolition subsidies”: 53.1% [Findings reveal that more than half missed out on an opportunity]https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2055170https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2055170Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES For sensitive skin that has given up on exfoliation for fear of irritation. Salon-born “MY NADESHICO グロウトーンローション” launches!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2055169https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2055169Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Available for a limited time] HITO Hospital feature | Japan Management’s “Waculba Executive Talks”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2055168https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2055168Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Bring グローブ・トロッター into your interior. Steamer Home Trunk launcheshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2055167https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2055167Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【初期費用0円】1億円クラスの完全オリジナルXRアトラクションを共同開発。日本XRセンター、大規模遊園地・テーマパーク向けレベニューシェアモデルを本格始動https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2055166https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2055166Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 名港海運 promotes the streamlining of customs operations by adopting AI通関クラウド「Shippio Clear」https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2055165https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2055165Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Stayway, operator of Subsidy Cloud, to exhibit at “FIT Osaka 2026”; joint seminar with Shizugin Consulting also scheduledhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2055164https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2055164Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES ZETA VOICE, a review, feedback and Q&A engine, has been adopted on QVC's official e-commerce site QVC.jp, operated by 株式会社QVCジャパンhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2055163https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2055163Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [定食屋 宮本むなし] Starting 8/19, limited-time sales of local specialties “Yakitori Bowl” and “Meat and Egg Bowl”!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2055162https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2055162Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Kenty graces the cover of the special October issue of ViVi! What inspires his creativity? What would he do if he became ViVi’s editor-in-chief? A look inside Kento Nakajima’s mind! [Special bonus included]https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2055161https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2055161Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Yuki Hayama’s 2027 calendar set for release! An authentic coming-of-age story focused on “something never seen before”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2055160https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2055160Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES KAI-TECH（カイテック） launches a demolition cost simulator that is free to use and requires no personal informationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2055019https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2055019Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:40:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Pharma IT & Digital Health Expo 2027 announcedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2055021https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2055021Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES See legendary cars from 『バリバリ伝説』 up close in Odawara! Display and sale of 1/12-scale models of Gun Koma’s Honda NSR500 and Honda CB750Fhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2055020https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2055020Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES A free “selection checklist” that shows you how to choose the right part-time, temporary staffing or BPO option in 5 minutes!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2054952https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2054952Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES グローバルキッチン株式会社 adopts “invox Expense,” reducing expense settlement processing time from 12 hours to 4 hourshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2054894https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2054894Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES ㈱APOLLO11、フロンティア級AI「apollo11-fusion」をローンチ 価格は従来の3分の1https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2054903https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2054903Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [First nationwide] ART Mutual Aid obtains approval for mutual aid coverage targeting “training and employment” and “nursing care”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2054902https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2054902Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 株式会社NINAITE and 株式会社SOUSHINホールディングス sign capital and business alliance — harnessing the power of foreign talent to address labor shortages in the construction industry and develop local talenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2054901https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2054901Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES A new “In-house Operation / Managed Service Plan” has been added to “ECPRO RPP,” an automatic RPP ad optimization tool for 楽天市場, to support in-house operations and know-how development!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2054900https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2054900Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Hybrid event featuring Yuka Harigai and Takahiro Kitano to explore work styles through “time for yourself” and “career breaks”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2054899https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2054899Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Light-leak LED spotlights launched in 2 colors: black and whitehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2054898https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2054898Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Multifunctional LED clamp desk lamps launched in 2 colors: black and whitehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2054897https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2054897Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Capacity increased from 100 to 200] Report session on the “Survey of the Current Status of Identifying and Utilizing Relationship Populations,” to be held on 8/19 (Wed.) — Capacity increased due to high demand. Findings from a survey of 242 municipalities nationwide will be explained [Free to attend]https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2054896https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2054896Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [にじさんじ] First live event for popular unit “3SKM,” featuring 北見遊征, 魁星 and 榊ネス, on 8/22-8/23; the eve-of-event celebration and main event will be streamed live exclusively in Japan on Nico Nico!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2054895https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2054895Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Notice of special well-being programhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2054755https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2054755Tue, 18 Aug 2026 06:40:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Japan-originated “lesson study” becomes teaching material for educators approved by the Cambodian governmenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2054756https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2054756Tue, 18 Aug 2026 06:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Registration now open for free participation in the 4th installment of the webinar series [8/30 (Sun.)]https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2054736https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2054736Tue, 18 Aug 2026 06:01:10 +0900JapanPR TIMES Minato Investment provides debt financing to an early-stage company as a newly established asset management firmhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2054738https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2054738Tue, 18 Aug 2026 06:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [An introductory guide for the AI era] Learn the latest in web development with Vite＋Express＋Prisma! Publication of “Introduction to Node.js for Modern Web Application Development”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2054737https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2054737Tue, 18 Aug 2026 06:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Hai Zhongxiong’s view: With Minamitorishima and Shin-Etsu Chemical, is Japan’s rare-earth industry on the verge of a major boom?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2055093https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2055093Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Japanese government announced plans to develop deep-sea rare-earth mud near Minamitorishima and that 信越化学 will build a new refining plant. The effort aims to reduce dependence on China. 牛仔褲腰後為何常有一塊「皮牌」？不是只有放Logo，100多年前其實是在證明品質https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2055092https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2055092Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The “Two Horse” leather patch on Levi’s jeans, introduced in 1886, was a visual declaration of the product’s durability and also helped identify the brand. The design dates back more than 100 years. Gong Sun Ce column: The wars in Ukraine and Iran go on and on—has Sun Tzu’s Art of War said “thanks for watching”?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2055094https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2055094Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:50:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Columnist Gong Sun Ce analyzes the modern relevance of The Art of War amid the rise of “chronic wars.” Citing Trump’s Iran policy as an example, he says it overlooks the costs of war and humanitarian concerns, leading to strategic failure. Lin Tengyao’s view: With 7 trillion yuan in budgets for affiliated agencies and funds, will we keep making things up and reviewing them carelessly?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2055095https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2055095Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:40:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Lin Teng-yao, an emeritus professor at Tunghai University, criticized deliberations on the 115 central government budget. He pointed to a lack of transparency in budgets totaling 7 trillion yuan for affiliated agencies and funds, and called the legislature and the executive branch to account. Kong Lingxin’s view: With 100 days left in the election campaign, Lai Ching-te and the DPP’s campaign platform is shockingly lackluster!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2055097https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2055097Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Kong Lingxin criticized Lai Ching-te and the Democratic Progressive Party for having no achievements to tout with 100 days left before the election, relying only on the “resist China, protect Taiwan” slogan. He also said their mishandling of the tainted cooking oil incident has fueled public anger, leaving their election prospects worrying. How do you read all those strange symbols on clothing care labels? Triangles, circles and squares mean completely different things, and many people get them wronghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2055096https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2055096Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒An explainer on how to correctly read clothing care labels details their meanings, which many consumers misunderstand, based on international standards. It explains the five basic symbols for washing, bleaching, drying, ironing and professional cleaning. Wang Fengsheng’s view: Kaohsiung’s crisis is not losing an election, but losing populationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2055098https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2055098Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:20:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Kaohsiung’s declining population and the outflow of young people to the north have been described as a crisis in the city’s competitiveness that goes beyond election results. Industrial transformation and policies to retain talent are urgently needed. Opinion submission: Campaigning is not stock trading—the concerns behind the Taiwan government’s impressive figureshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2054830https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2054830Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A financial analyst warned that Taiwan’s AI-driven economic growth is overly concentrated in semiconductors, pointing to wealth inequality and structural risks. The analyst urged the government to remain vigilant. Chiikawa looks so comforting, so why does it seem more and more cruel to adults? You have to work, earn certifications and strive for higher income; the world is more realistic than it seemshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2054829https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2054829Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Chiikawa may look soothing and cute, but its characters reflect the realities of adulthood through work, qualification exams and efforts to increase income. The contrast has resonated with audiences. Opinion submission: Unprecedented for the president to lead a last-minute rescue effort 100 days outhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2054831https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2054831Tue, 18 Aug 2026 06:50:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan President Lai Ching-te launched a “rescue” campaign in reliably pro-DPP Kaohsiung 100 days before the vote, creating an unusual election spectacle. The move exposed the DPP’s anxiety about the race and may violate election laws. Lin Ren-bin’s view: After two stone houses remain in Magang—what Taiwan should consider is cultural governancehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2054832https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2054832Tue, 18 Aug 2026 06:45:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒After seven years of litigation, the cultural heritage dispute over Magang’s stone houses is being reconsidered. Lin Ren-bin urges Taiwan to move beyond preserving individual cases and establish a comprehensive cultural governance system that values the context of settlements and resident participation, a matter with far-reaching policy implications. Chu Shu-chuan column: Fish are getting more expensive; bottom trawling should be phased outhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2054833https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2054833Tue, 18 Aug 2026 06:40:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The depletion of marine resources caused by bottom trawling lies behind rising fish prices. Experts have called for tighter regulations and support to help businesses transition, while the Agriculture Ministry’s lack of action remains a challenge. Wang Qi’s view: Understanding the polls—did President Lai dismiss three polling firms with one swipe by saying Kaohsiung has fake polls?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2054834https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2054834Tue, 18 Aug 2026 06:35:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒President Lai Ching-te alleged that fake polls and Chinese interference had emerged in the Kaohsiung election, sparking controversy over media and political manipulation. Several polling organizations were accused without justification. Opinion submission: Thirty years into the student rights revolution, who will protect teachers?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2054835https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2054835Tue, 18 Aug 2026 06:25:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒台湾教改30年後、学生の権利が強化された一方で、教師が苦情や検挙により精神的負担を強いられている。制度的な保護の欠如が問題視されている。 Opinion submission: After stacked orders are priced item by item—examining the special law on food delivery through the lens of fair compensationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2054837https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2054837Tue, 18 Aug 2026 06:20:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Since Taiwan’s delivery-specific law took effect, “per-order payment for stacked orders” has become a practical point of contention. The fairness of compensation and cost-sharing is under scrutiny, with concerns about the impact on the industry as a whole. Opinion submission: Jin Mingri’s release draws attention—religious belief is not a cover for illegal activityhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2054836https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2054836Tue, 18 Aug 2026 06:20:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Pastor Jin Mingri, founder of China’s underground Zion Church, was released after six months in detention, prompting discussion about religious freedom and the rule of law, as well as speculation about China-U.S. relations. Abu Dhabi—Firelight outside the window: Excerpt from War at the Window (1)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2054838https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2054838Tue, 18 Aug 2026 06:03:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Why do escalator steps always have grooves? It’s not just for grip—the real purpose is to prevent this dangerous incidenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2054676https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2054676Tue, 18 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The grooves on escalator steps are not merely for traction: they mesh with the comb plate at the exit to prevent foreign objects from getting caught. This safety design is also stipulated in Taiwan’s safety standards. Mizuho sparks AI networking rally; Credo, Marvell and Ciena surge across the boardhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2055032https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2055032Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:00:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Following research by Mizuho Securities, AI network infrastructure-related stocks Credo, Marvell and Ciena surged. The rally points to AI investment expanding beyond GPUs, driven in particular by growing demand for NPO and CPO technologies. Nonaccrual loan ratio hits a 十-year high! Bad-loan share in private credit highest in 5 years; software and healthcare first to blow uphttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2055033https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2055033Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:00:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The non-accrual loan ratio in the private credit market has reached a 10-year high. Highly leveraged companies in the software and healthcare sectors are a key factor, raising concerns about the impact on investors. U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding expires without extension; Trump urges Iran to “raise the white flag and surrender”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2055034https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2055034Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:50:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網A memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran concerning the Strait of Hormuz expired and was not extended. President Trump demanded Iran “surrender with a white flag,” heightening regional tensions. Oil prices rose, deepening international concerns. Trump’s investment strategy revealed! He made 2.1万 trades in 1 year; tax savings through individual stocks become a new way for the rich to investhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2055035https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2055035Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:40:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Trump conducted 21,000 financial transactions in 2025, drawing attention to tax-saving strategies using direct indexing. The combination of high-frequency trading and tax benefits is emerging as a new investment approach among the wealthy. Cybercab commercialization enters countdown; Tesla reportedly to begin employee test rides in Austin in Augusthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2055036https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2055036Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:32:01 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Tesla plans to begin employee test rides in its Cybercab in Austin, Texas, in August. The move is an important step toward commercializing fully autonomous vehicles without steering wheels and brings a full-scale rollout of its Robotaxi service closer. Micron and SanDisk lead chip stocks higher; Philadelphia Semiconductor Index returns to bull market as investors grow more confident in AI spendinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2055037https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2055037Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:20:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網U.S. semiconductor stocks rose on expectations that AI demand will remain strong. The U.S. government signaled plans to restrict the use of Chinese-made memory chips, potentially benefiting U.S. manufacturers. Trump blocks U.S. companies from buying Chinese memory chips; Micron shares top $1000https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2055038https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2055038Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:10:48 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The U.S. government advised U.S. companies to stop using Chinese-made memory, while Micron shares topped $1,000. AI demand and policy support could strengthen the position of non-Chinese manufacturers. Will the AI bubble “not” repeat the dot-com bubble? New York Stock Exchange veteran of 41 years reveals 3 major differences: stocks are still worth buyinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2055039https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2055039Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:10:47 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Peter Tuchman, a trader with 41 years of experience at the New York Stock Exchange, analyzed the differences between the AI bubble and the dot-com bubble. He said current market valuations are reasonable, corporate earnings are strong and retail investor funds are steady, so stocks remain worth investing in. He also cautioned investors against 三 major mistakes. After soaring more than 6 times, SanDisk gets cut in half; hedge funds sharply divided on holdings, with Dalio, Tepper and others exitinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2054764https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2054764Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:00:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網SanDisk shares fell 50% after rising 628% year to date. Hedge funds are divided on the stock, with some adding to their investments while others take profits and exit. Differences in views on AI demand have become clear. New York forex: Dollar weakens as rate-hike expectations ease, but rising oil prices limit losseshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2054765https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2054765Tue, 18 Aug 2026 06:40:24 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The U.S. dollar fell as expectations of interest-rate hikes diminished, but rebounded from its lows on higher oil prices. Middle East tensions and economic data are driving currency movements. SpaceX’s largest shareholders finally revealed; new wave of share lockup expirations tests rallyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2054766https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2054766Tue, 18 Aug 2026 06:30:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Alphabet and Fidelity Investments have emerged as major SpaceX shareholders. At the same time, transfer restrictions on hundreds of millions of shares were lifted, drawing attention to the impact on market supply and demand. After-hours U.S. stocks: U.S.-Iran 60-day negotiation deadline arrives; oil and bond pressures hit Nasdaq, while Philadelphia Semiconductor Index surges against the trendhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2054767https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2054767Tue, 18 Aug 2026 06:22:55 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The deadline for U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks expired, reigniting geopolitical risks. Oil prices and U.S. long-term yields rose, heightening caution toward risk assets. Meanwhile, AI-related semiconductor stocks remained firm. Energy after-hours: Iran war deadlock sends oil up more than $2; Brent nears $91https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2054768https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2054768Tue, 18 Aug 2026 06:06:36 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Oil prices surged amid rising international tensions. Stalled diplomatic talks over Iran and risks to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz have fueled concerns about supply. Yuan Zhifeng column: China’s July economic data miss expectationshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2054616https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2054616Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:50:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網China’s July economic indicators came in below market expectations, heightening concerns about an economic slowdown. Meanwhile, Hong Kong stocks rebounded, with technology and semiconductor shares rising. Alibaba also moved to sell its gaming business and focus on its AI strategy. Good morning, world: President says everyone will receive NT$10,000 next year; overall defense budget tops NT$1兆 for the first timehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2055224https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2055224Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:47:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Investors sell U.S. Treasuries; yields near levels seen before the financial crisishttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2055189https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2055189Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:31:30 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Middle East tensions push up oil prices and Treasury yields; most Wall Street stocks close lowerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2054763https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2054763Tue, 18 Aug 2026 06:52:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Trump scales back U.S.-South Korea military exercises, says Kim Jong Un has responded to request for talkshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2054757https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2054757Tue, 18 Aug 2026 06:47:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Norway’s king diagnosed with hemolytic anemia, hospitalized and taking 2 weeks of sick leavehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2054744https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2054744Tue, 18 Aug 2026 06:24:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA The question of “wanting to hear an explanation of the patient’s condition on Sunday”—how do you handle it?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2054985https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2054985Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japanm3.com [Manga] Discovering the joy of aiming higher!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2054984https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2054984Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japanm3.com “High” conference fees: 54.1%! Criticism also targets lavish productionshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2054983https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-06/index-en-p2.html#n2054983Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japanm3.com