AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-18 15:00–18:00 JST｜Page 5 of 6https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 343 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 248 items from 7 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en 【茂林-KY】announces a change in members of the company’s sustainable development committeehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058671https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058671Mon, 17 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所There was a personnel change on 茂林-KY’s sustainable development committee: 荘美真 was removed, and CFO 張恩豪 was appointed as a new member. The move appears to be part of efforts to strengthen governance. 【茂林-KY】announces changes to the company’s acting spokesperson and corporate governance officerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058669https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058669Mon, 17 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所茂林-KY announced changes to its acting spokesperson and corporate governance officer, with finance chief 張恩豪 taking over effective Aug. 17, 115. This internal personnel adjustment will not affect operations. The disclosure is a material announcement and reflects continued optimization of the company’s governance structure. 【茂林-KY】announces that the board has approved the company’s consolidated financial statements for the second quarter of 115https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058667https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058667Mon, 17 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所茂林-KY’s consolidated financial statements for the second quarter of year 115 were approved by the board of directors and the audit committee. Cumulative net profit was 52,965 thousand yen, marking a return to profitability. This is an important financial signal for investors and the market. 【正瀚-創】announces the ex-dividend record date and adjusted payout rate for the company’s cash dividend for the first half of 115https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058665https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058665Mon, 17 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所正瀚-創 announced that the ex-dividend record date for its cash dividend for the first half of 115 is 115/09/07, with a payout of NT$1.00850125 per share. The move bolsters shareholder confidence and reflects financial stability. 【廣達】Correction to the company's guarantee endorsement filing information for June 115.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058659https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058659Mon, 17 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所廣達電腦 filed supplementary endorsement and guarantee information for its subsidiary 達明（4585）. This is a routine correction to financial disclosures, with no change in the amount, and reflects its commitment to transparency. 【融程電】Announcement of an adjustment to the price of the company's third domestic unsecured convertible corporate bonds.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058653https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058653Mon, 17 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所融程電訊 adjusted the conversion price under the terms of its convertible corporate bonds in connection with a rights issue, lowering it from NT$123.3 to NT$117.5 effective Sep. 7, 115. This routine adjustment is required by regulations and directly affects investors’ rights. 【融程電】Announcement of an adjustment to the stock dividend payout rate.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058651https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058651Mon, 17 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所融程電 announced an adjustment to its stock dividend payout ratio after changes in its share capital resulting from employee stock options and the conversion of convertible bonds into shares. The technical adjustment does not affect overall shareholder rights but reflects the company’s commitment to governance transparency. 【世紀鋼】announces the record date and other related matters for the company’s cash capital increase and issuance of new shares (supplemental announcement on the issue price per share and the collection and custody institutions for funds)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058649https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058649Mon, 17 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所世紀鋼 announced a cash capital increase involving the issuance of 2000萬 shares at NT$83 per share to repay convertible corporate bonds. The move demonstrates the company’s commitment to strengthening its financial structure and is significant for investors. 【精誠】announces changes to the company’s spokesperson and acting spokespersonhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058641https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058641Mon, 17 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所精誠資訊 made personnel changes to its spokesperson and acting spokesperson on Aug. 17, 2026. 程元毅 took over as spokesperson, and 李玲慧 was appointed acting spokesperson. The move reflects an internal reshuffle of roles and strengthens the governance structure. 【世芯-KY】responds to media reportshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058640https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058640Mon, 17 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所In response to a request from the stock exchange, 世芯-KY addressed media reports, explaining that it aims for an operating margin in the high 10% range in the third and fourth quarters. It urged investors to check financial information through official channels. 【榮創】announces revisions to some content in the company’s annual report for the 114 shareholders’ meetinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058632https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058632Mon, 17 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所In response to instructions from the Taiwan Stock Exchange, 榮創能源科技 amended parts of its annual report for the year 114 shareholders’ meeting and uploaded it again to the Market Observation Post System. This is part of regulatory compliance and an effort to ensure the accuracy of information for investors. 【永新-KY】announces the date of the board meeting to review the financial statements for the second quarter of 115https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058631https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058631Mon, 17 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所永新-KY announced that its board will meet on Aug. 26, 115, to review the financial statements for the second quarter. This is a routine financial disclosure and a material announcement, with no further information. 【技嘉】clarifies a report in the industry section of 經濟日報 dated 115/08/16https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058629https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058629Mon, 17 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所技嘉科技 issued a clarification regarding a 經濟日報 report that its 2026 capital expenditure would be raised to 28-30億元, stressing that this was media speculation and that actual figures would be disclosed as required. The move upholds information transparency. 【強信-KY】announces that the board meeting to review the company’s consolidated financial statements for the second quarter of ROC year 115 is scheduled for 115年08月25日https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058628https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058628Mon, 17 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所強信-KY announced that it will hold a board meeting on August 25, 2026, to review its consolidated financial statements for the second quarter of year 115. This is a routine financial disclosure and important information for investors. 【錼創科技-KY創】, on behalf of its subsidiary 錼創顯示科技股份有限公司, announces the reappointment of directors and the chair by the sole corporate shareholder (correction to the event date and date of change in the material announcement of 115/08/14)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058717https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058717Fri, 14 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所錼創顯示科技, a subsidiary of 錼創科技-KY, carried out a change in the director nominated by its corporate shareholder. 李允立 was reappointed as representative director, indicating management stability. 【龍邦】supplementary announcement on changes to the company’s internal audit supervisorhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058630https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058630Thu, 13 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所龍邦 announced a change in its internal audit supervisor, with manager 張進朝 taking up the position on Aug. 13, 115. He has audit experience at 神盾 and 精英電腦. This is a common corporate governance personnel appointment that strengthens internal oversight. Japanese media: Foreign affairs officials most frequently met by Prime Minister Takaichi since taking office, with defense officials secondhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2063282https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2063282Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:45:50 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Central Taiwan university presidents’ forum focuses on strengthening young people’s transition from education to careershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2063283https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2063283Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:44:48 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Prisons face challenges with inmate populations and staffing; 矯正署: rolling out diverse measures to ease pressurehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2063284https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2063284Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:43:46 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 特斯拉’s Cybercab could hit the road as early as August; reportedly to launch employee road test rideshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2063285https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2063285Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:42:44 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taiwan’s new badminton No. 1 Lin Hsiang-ti cruises past opponent in World Championships opener to reach the round of 32https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2063277https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2063277Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:41:42 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA CRIF: Chinese investment returns accounted for 8.48% of listed companies’ profits in the first halfhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2063278https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2063278Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:40:40 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Military: First batch of F-16V blk70 fighter jets to fly back to Taiwan soonhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2063279https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2063279Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:39:37 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe first batch of 66 F-16V (blk70) jets purchased under the Air Force’s “Phoenix Project” will return to Taiwan soon and be stationed at Chihhang Air Base in Taitung. Blue camp questions original site for Indigenous Peoples Museum; green camp says choice followed a comprehensive assessment, not political directionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2063280https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2063280Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:38:35 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Kuomintang has questioned whether it was appropriate to change the proposed site for the National Indigenous Peoples Museum following a change of government, while the Democratic Progressive Party has countered that the decision was based on expert assessments. 華航 launches new LINE stickers; downloads come with a discount code for ticket purchaseshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2063262https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2063262Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:37:33 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Uganda requires Taiwanese travelers to use Chinese passports for entry stamps; IPAC calls for resistance to external coercionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2063263https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2063263Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:36:31 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Trump family cryptocurrency firm sparks controversy after partner offers AI models from Chinese company subject to U.S. restrictionshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2063259https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2063259Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:31:29 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA New Ina Valley Bridge opens in Ren’ai Township, Nantou, improving transport to indigenous communities along County Road 83https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2063260https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2063260Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:31:27 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Workplace safety incident at 台積電’s Hsinchu Science Park construction site; contractor voluntarily halts work to determine causehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2063261https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2063261Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:29:25 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Chinese coast guard ships increase as warships decline; Philippine military says South China Sea focus shifting to law enforcementhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2063197https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2063197Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:24:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Philippine military has detected a decline in the number of Chinese warships and maritime militia vessels in the South China Sea, but an increase in coast guard and research vessels. It assesses that China’s strategic focus may be shifting toward law enforcement and intelligence gathering. ASEAN News Brief, August 18, 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2063139https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2063139Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:23:30 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taiwan and Thai industry groups sign 4 MOUs to deepen cooperation in smart technology and supply chainshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2063140https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2063140Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:23:20 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Cultural diplomacy ambassador a-We returns to Taiwan; themed exhibition opens in Septemberhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2063141https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2063141Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:21:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taiwan Mobile builds 5G AI smart geothermal power plant; inspection efficiency rises 20%https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2063142https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2063142Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:17:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 國民黨 to adopt vote-allocation system for Taipei City council elections for the first time; 2 electoral districts still add designated boroughshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2063135https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2063135Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:14:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Big Dome Monet Garden to begin trial operations on the 22nd, aiming to draw crowds; Wu Suyin: It will be no less impressive than 台北101https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2063136https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2063136Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:12:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Berlin launches first mobile service for homeless people, who can vote without a registered addresshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2063137https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2063137Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:12:10 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA In line with Beijing's policies, mainland media report that 香港滙豐 is requiring longtime mainland Chinese clients to submit declarations on the sources of their fundshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2063138https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2063138Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:10:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Former Sanchong borough chief convicted of slipping in documents to trick residents into signing and selling their properties; sentenced to 4 years and 8 monthshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2063077https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2063077Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:05:05 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA New Taiwan dollar falls 9.3 cents to close at 31.945https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2063073https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2063073Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:04:03 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taichung police officer suspected of forging traffic tickets; 1 detained, 10 released on bail or releasedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2063074https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2063074Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:04:01 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Exterior of Tainan underground station unveiled for the first time; first phase to open by year-endhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2063075https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2063075Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:00:59 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 5-year-old girl dies after 2 weeks in hospital with flu; publicly funded medication eligibility expanded through the end of Septemberhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2062932https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2062932Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:53:57 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Trump scales back U.S.-South Korea military drills; 金融時報: Asia's reliability of commitment once again in doubthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2062933https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2062933Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:52:55 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Global sovereign bond yields surge as investors focus on inflation and AI borrowinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2062931https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2062931Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:51:28 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Global sovereign bond yields surge as investors focus on inflation and AI borrowinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2063281https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2063281Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:51:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Beipu in Hsinchu links local businesses through Sleeping Tiger Banquet to promote Hakka cuisinehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2062934https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2062934Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:49:52 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNABeipu Township in Hsinchu County will hold the “Beipu Sleeping Tiger Banquet” on Oct. 17, combining local Hakka cuisine and tourism to market the area's cultural identity through branding. U.S. aircraft carrier redirected to Middle East; Philippines says U.S.-Philippines defense cooperation unaffectedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058622https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058622Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:47:50 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 苗科實中難推動 鍾東錦：加速陽明交大實驗高中案https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058623https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058623Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:46:48 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 瓦特先生睿禾金碳8/19興櫃 估今年營收組成逾7成為售電https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058624https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058624Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:45:46 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 避中國地緣風險 諾基亞關閉杭州廠重押美國AIhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058617https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058617Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:42:44 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA President proposes universal cash payments of NT$10,000; 國民黨 follows suit, with Chiang Wan-an calling for NT$20,000https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058618https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058618Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:42:42 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 彭啓明 promotes 2 circular economy laws, aiming to build a green Taiwan with an international edgehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058619https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058619Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:42:40 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taiwan Lottery launches 2 new scratch-off games with total prizes exceeding NT$1.1 billionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058598https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058598Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:39:37 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Paralympian with a rare disease endorses Chang Gung road race; Tsai Yi-lin urges everyone to get moving and stop making excuseshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058599https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058599Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:39:35 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA New rules for tax-exempt electric vehicles take effect next year, easing the burden of paying tax upfront and seeking refundshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058600https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058600Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:39:33 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Kaohsiung's 116 annual budget totals NT$199.1 billion, NT$4.9 billion less due to the Fiscal Revenue and Expenditure Allocation Acthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058595https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058595Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:34:31 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Zhongshan and Naval Academy launch first cross-campus double-major program to develop interdisciplinary talenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058596https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058596Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:33:29 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Gwangju Biennale removes Taiwan Pavilion name; Taiwanese arts groups speak outhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058580https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058580Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:23:27 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Vehicle suspected of speeding out of control in Beinan, Taitung, crashes through wall and plunges onto slope; father dead, son injuredhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058576https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058576Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:19:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Vessel in Strait of Hormuz hit by unidentified projectile; crew casualties reportedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058577https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058577Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:19:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Three major institutional investors sell a net NT$23.93 billion in Taiwan stockshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058578https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058578Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:14:20 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Prospects for an end to the Middle East war dim; Nikkei index closes down more than 2%https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058572https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058572Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:14:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Indonesia marks 81 years of independence; Jakarta celebrates National Dayhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058573https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058573Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:14:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIndonesia celebrates 81 years of independence, with events across Jakarta including greased-pole climbing and a large-scale light show. Zhu Rongji's body cremated in Beijing; Xi Jinping bids farewell at Babaoshan, Hu Jintao sends wreathhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058574https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058574Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:13:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Syphilis and HIV reports both rise; anonymous third-party notification platform for sexual partners launcheshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058531https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058531Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:07:11 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Border project in Texas national park sparks controversy; US government orders construction haltedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058529https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058529Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:00:09 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Changhua traffic control center opens, using AI to advance smart transportationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058467https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058467Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:58:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAChanghua County's traffic control center has officially opened, using AI to monitor traffic flow and control signals. The move has improved driving efficiency, reducing intersection delays by about 18%. Pingtung County government takes part in Kagoshima products fair; Governor Koichi Shioda visits the boothhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058398https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058398Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:56:05 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taiwanese youth head overseas to pursue their dreams in Palau and the Marshall Islands, promoting community health surveys and developmenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058399https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058399Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:45:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 3 weeks after the powerful earthquake in Kumamoto, Japan, Yatsushiro Port reopens to large vesselshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058394https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058394Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:41:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA UMC to issue NT$4 billion in convertible bonds; bidding starts Aug. 19https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058395https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058395Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:40:58 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAUMC is issuing NT$4 billion in convertible bonds to purchase equipment to support its capacity expansion plan. Lai Jui-lung proposes upgrading the World Games Main Stadium; Ko Chih-en mourns Heshan village chiefhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058347https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058347Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:37:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Former Ningxia chair Liu Hui indicted; several local officials have also been prosecutedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058348https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058348Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:36:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA August electronic futures fall; financial futures risehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058282https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058282Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:26:52 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Wang Yi set to visit South Korea on the 19th; Lee Jae-myung to meet with him to discuss South Korea-China tieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058283https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058283Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:24:50 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 13 sorties by Chinese military aircraft crossed the median line and harassed Taiwan this morning; 國軍 monitoring closelyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058284https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058284Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:23:48 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taiwan's August stock index futures fall 782 pointshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058285https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058285Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:22:45 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Schools step up drills after Thai campus shooting, using armed scenarios to build emergency response skillshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058223https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058223Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:21:43 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taiwan stocks drop 548 points at close as tech shares pull back and shipping stocks rallyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058224https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058224Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:21:41 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 台電 debunks energy-saving myths: using the air conditioner's auto mode saves more electricity than low fan speedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058225https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058225Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:21:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA From mediator to target: Why Trump is threatening to bomb Omanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058221https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058221Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:17:37 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 中聯油脂 accused of relaxing incoming-material standards, resulting in excessive benzo[a]pyrene levels; prosecutors indict 15 people and seek heavy sentenceshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058222https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058222Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:14:35 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 2 killed in Philippine school shooting; student livestreams attack before taking own lifehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058217https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058217Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:13:32 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Hsinchu County's senior citizens' card points to increase starting in October; long-term care transport fares added as an eligible expensehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058218https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058218Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:12:30 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAHsinchu County is enhancing benefits under its senior citizens' card, increasing the monthly points to 1000 starting in October and adding long-term care transportation and medical and pharmacy expenses as eligible deductions to make life more convenient for older residents. 全聯 teams up with 台畜 to expand pork supply; meat sales expected to grow by more than 1-tenth during the Mid-Autumn Festivalhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058219https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058219Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:10:28 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA全聯 and 台畜 are optimizing their pork supply chain with centralized cutting and new marinated products to meet peak Mid-Autumn Festival demand, with sales expected to grow by more than 1-tenth. Ho Hsin-chun calls for universal cash payments in Taichung; Chiang Chi-chen says local fiscal capacity varieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058220https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058220Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:08:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taiwan stocks fell 548.59 pointshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058124https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058124Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:07:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Shohei Ohtani homers twice in a game as the Dodgers rout the Rockies; Snell earns his first win of the seasonhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058125https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058125Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:05:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Dodgers beat the Rockies 11-5, with Shohei Ohtani hitting 2 home runs and leading the way as Snell earned his first win since returning. Accused of denying transportation subsidies, 血基會 says it has applied more flexible criteria and increased the amounthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058123https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058123Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:03:20 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Construction begins on a parking lot at Lane 271, Anhe First Street, Keelung; it is expected to be completed in November and provide 43 parking spaceshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058062https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2058062Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:58:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taiwan stocks swung by more than 800 points before closing down 548 points at 45308https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2057989https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2057989Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:56:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Mid-Autumn gift-box sales by disability groups are only 23% of the 114-year level; 社家署 is investigating the reasonshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2057988https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2057988Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:52:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA He developed stage 四 oral cancer even after quitting betel nut 10 years ago! Doctor warns people to watch for “6 symptoms” and not delay if mouth sores last more than 2 weekshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2063014https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2063014Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒新竹臺大分院 introduced the case of a man diagnosed with stage 4 oral cancer more than 10 years after quitting betel nut. Past cell damage does not disappear immediately, and the importance of regular checkups was emphasized. Never peel off the sticker on the bottom of your thermal mug! Japan's 虎牌 reveals its key purpose, and the real reason may surprise youhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2063013https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2063013Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Japan’s Tiger explained the importance of the sticker on the bottom of stainless-steel vacuum-insulated mugs. It urged users not to remove a particular sticker in order to maintain the vacuum insulation effect. Setting your air conditioner to low fan speed uses more electricity! 台電 reveals that pressing “1 magic button” saves power, cools the room quickly and keeps you comfortablehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2063015https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2063015Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:59:32 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan Power Company explained misconceptions about saving electricity when using air conditioners at a press conference. It said that a low fan setting can actually increase power consumption and recommended using auto mode. The explanation is important for raising public awareness of energy conservation. A wave of South Korean retail investors pours into U.S. stocks! They snap up 海力士 ADRs and 三-fold leveraged ETFs, prompting Wall Street analysts to say: “This is madness”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2063016https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2063016Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:50:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒South Korean retail investors have shifted heavily into U.S. stocks amid a correction in their domestic market, particularly SK海力士 ADRs and highly leveraged ETFs, prompting Wall Street concerns about a speculative bubble and highlighting how retail behavior could fuel market volatility. Why is Chen Hsing-yu still paying the mortgage after divorcing Zhao Chien-ming, despite giving him a shop worth NT$60 million? Experts say overlooking this issue could leave her without the property and still out of pockethttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2063017https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2063017Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:46:31 +0900Taiwan風傳媒陳水扁’s daughter, 陳幸妤, gave her former husband a clinic property worth 60 million yen, but the mortgage remained in her name. She is still being forced to make payments after the divorce, highlighting the importance of asset management. Should greasy plastic containers go in the trash or recycling? The environmental bureau explains the proper way to dispose of them—and how to avoid a fine of NT$6,000https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2063018https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2063018Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:43:03 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan’s environmental authorities announced that plastic lunch boxes stained with oil can still be recycled if washed. Failure to sort waste properly can result in fines of up to NT$6,000, and the public is urged to understand the rules. 全聯1款鮮奶喝過就不換別牌！主婦讚「品質穩成分單純、香醇濃郁不卡舌」：獸醫把關認證https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2063019https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p5.html#n2063019Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:37:16 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwanese consumers particularly praise 鮮乳坊, a small-farm fresh milk brand sold at 全聯, for its simple ingredients, good taste and veterinary oversight. This reflects consumers' strong concern for food safety and supply-chain transparency.