https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.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 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2063020https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2063020Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:34:38 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A Taiwanese Dcard user posted a list of the “Top 10 professions most likely to be involved in infidelity,” compiled from court judgments. Company presidents ranked first at 23.7%, with medical workers and engineers also placing high; the results were especially surprising for professions with strong social standing. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2063022https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2063022Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒When traveling from Yilan to Taipei on long weekends or weekends, the small road “Yushi Road” recommended by Google Maps is actually impassable and can instead cause delays of more than 1 hour. The Directorate General of Highways recommends 2 routes: Highway 9, or Highway 2 plus Highway 62. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2063021https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2063021Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒As a rule, parents must report dividends and interest from 0050 holdings or time deposits held in the name of a minor child on their income tax returns. If the purchase funds are considered a gift from a parent, the annual gift-tax exemption of 2.44 million yen should also be taken into account. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2063023https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2063023Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:21:47 +0900Taiwan風傳媒TaylorMade will hold the “TP5/TP5x Indoor Challenge” in Taipei on September 5, 2026, giving participants the chance to experience the new products’ tour-level performance in actual play. A key feature is the opportunity to feel the difference offered by high-performance balls also used by professionals. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2063024https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2063024Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:21:14 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The European Central Bank (ECB) warned that AI-fueled enthusiasm has overheated U.S. tech stocks. European pension funds and others have invested more than 440 billion euros, and the risk of a correction is raising concerns about financial stability. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2063025https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2063025Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:18:40 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Wilson, a rescue dog in Hualien, died in May 2025, and allegations of abuse and claims of an accident have emerged over the cause of death. The local council has called for the investigation to be reopened, drawing increased public attention. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2063026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2063026Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:08:17 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Fans have criticized BLACKPINK’s 10th-anniversary event as inadequate, prompting Jennie to apologize, saying, “There is no excuse.” The members were also shaken, and Rosé and Jisoo were among those dealing with the fallout. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2063027https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2063027Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:06:54 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The 國民黨 Taipei City chapter is implementing vote allocation across all electoral districts for the first time, aiming to win all 33 council seats and secure an outright majority. Dai Hsi-chin stressed the importance of unity and said cooperation with the TPP would be limited to joint campaign rallies, reflecting a shift in election strategy. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2063028https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2063028Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:04:18 +0900Taiwan風傳媒At a WNBA game, a fan advocating for “protecting biological women’s sports” was asked by security to cover up a T-shirt. Similar views were also censored on online forums, prompting concern over what is seen as suppression of speech by the left. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058470https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058470Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Men can avoid looking like an “NPC” and put together more polished outfits by paying attention to 4 things: fit, overall balance, layering, and a visual focal point. The advice, based on tips from stylists and fashion media, shows that improvement does not require buying expensive clothes. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058469https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058469Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Chinese malatang chain 楊國福 used celebrities’ names, including 羽生結弦, without permission to display congratulatory flower baskets at its Sendai store in Japan. It faced criticism for false advertising and was forced to apologize, damaging its brand image. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058471https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058471Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:59:16 +0900Taiwan風傳媒2026年上半年台灣遊樂園造訪人次統計顯示，義大世界以266萬人次居冠，麗寶樂園、尚順育樂世界分居二三名。設施多元、全天候可玩與高性價比成主要吸引力。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058472https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058472Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:58:36 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Ministry of Transportation has clarified that vehicles must signal 30 meters before turning or changing lanes and keep the signal flashing throughout. Violators face a maximum fine of 6,000 yuan. The rule is intended to improve road safety and reduce accidents caused by improper signaling. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058473https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058473Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:57:18 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058474https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058474Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:57:14 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Real estate expert Sway criticized Taiwan’s central and local governments for taking a lackadaisical approach to social housing supply and measures to rein in home prices, worsening housing problems for young people and fueling broad debate over housing justice. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058475https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058475Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:56:36 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The New Taipei City Environmental Protection Department is providing 209 yuan per person in garbage bag subsidies to 5 groups in need. The payments will be distributed in 2 stages, through bank transfers and in-person collection, benefiting about 127,000 people. The move eases living costs and encourages environmental participation, giving it considerable social significance. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058476https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058476Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:50:49 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Qisda Group has won the HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia award for 8 consecutive years and has taken home the gold award 4 times. Its AI-powered initiatives and talent development strategy save NT$230 million a year, showcasing its people-centered approach to organizational development. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058477https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058477Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:47:55 +0900Taiwan風傳媒On the 18th, the Ministry of Culture selected director 陳玉勳’s “大濛” as Taiwan’s entry for the 2027 Academy Award for Best International Feature Film. It was chosen from 7 films. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058478https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058478Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:44:45 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058479https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058479Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:35:46 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan’s Food and Drug Administration released its latest list of products that failed border inspections, stopping 9 imported food and food-container items. They included Japanese melons with excessive pesticide residues, Italian black truffles and Japanese seaweed with excessive heavy metals, and Vietnamese shrimp containing banned drugs. All were destroyed or returned, and none entered the market. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058480https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058480Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:33:55 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Chen Hsing-yu, daughter of a former president and an experienced dentist, has sparked public discussion over her high income and real estate holdings worth more than NT$220 million. Experts say dentists in private practice can earn far more than hospital doctors. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058481https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058481Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:31:37 +0900Taiwan風傳媒On Aug. 18, 2026, Taiwan’s stock market plunged nearly 600 points, dragged down by weakness in major stocks TSMC and MediaTek. Shipping and green energy and environmental protection stocks bucked the trend, standing out as a few bright spots. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058483https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058483Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The results for the 115 academic year’s university placement admissions are out. Electrical engineering programs claimed all top 7 spots in the second group for the first time, while National Taiwan University’s computer science program fell to 11th place, reflecting students’ stronger focus on career prospects. The shift shows how deeply trends in the technology industry are influencing university choices. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058482https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058482Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan’s Health Promotion Administration explained the realities of the NT$99,000 figure, age limits, anonymity, and legal relationships to clear up misconceptions about egg and sperm donation. Donations are generally unpaid and are not a form of compensation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058484https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058484Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:15:15 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Kaohsiung Nibu’en Choir traveled to Sweden to compete in the World Choir Games, where organizers stopped a Swedish supporter from holding a Republic of China flag, citing the “Olympic Committee model.” Taiwan’s Foreign Ministry protested, stressing that the rule should not apply to non-Olympic events and defending cultural expression and media freedom. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058485https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058485Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:14:45 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A stomach cancer screening model developed by National Taiwan University Hospital has been recognized by the WHO. Every 1 yuan invested yields a return of 5 times, and the model is being added to the government-funded national cancer screening program starting this year, a major public health milestone. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058486https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058486Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:08:56 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Situational Awareness, the hedge fund run by AI investor Leopold Aschenbrenner, lost 30 billion dollars after a high-leverage investment strategy failed, affecting the AI stock plunge at the end of July. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058064https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058064Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒In a ranking of chain pharmacies in Taiwan, 大樹連鎖藥局 took first place with 22,000 mentions. Its wide product selection and convenience were praised. 丁丁 and 躍獅 followed. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058063https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058063Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Even after a house is demolished, property tax will continue to be levied unless taxpayers notify the tax authorities to cancel its tax registration. 台中市政府地方税務局 is urging people to follow the correct procedure. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058065https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058065Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:55:18 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar said Taiwan is part of China and made remarks that appeared to justify unification by force, drawing a strong protest from Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The comments could damage trust in Taiwan-Malaysia relations. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058066https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058066Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:47:44 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The practical and socially minded business strategy of Taiwan’s long-established shoe chain 鞋全家福, including high value for money and a single-shoe service, has helped it operate steadily for 30 years. It enjoys strong customer support, particularly among lower- and middle-income people, older adults, and children. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058067https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058067Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:44:02 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Five major Taiwanese civic groups jointly protested Grab’s acquisition of Foodpanda’s Taiwan operations, with more than 500 people gathering outside the Fair Trade Commission to raise concerns about market monopolization and data security and demand an immediate rejection. The case involves competition concerns over Uber’s 13% stake in Grab, and the review deadline is October 27. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058068https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058068Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:37:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics released its 2025 household income and expenditure survey, showing that average annual income hit a record high across all age groups, with the 45-54 age group topping the list at NT$982,000. However, legislator Wu Tsung-hsien pointed out that the average includes non-wage income, while the actual median salary is only NT$32,000, making it difficult for young people to afford living costs. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058069https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058069Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058070https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058070Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:24:53 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Yu Ling-chong, general manager of 中聯, and 15 others were indicted for producing edible oil with excessive levels of benzo[a]pyrene. Prosecutors are seeking stiff sentences and have seized more than 880 million yuan from 4 companies. 福壽, 福懋 and 泰山 were also indicted for continuing to sell the problematic oil, in a case that has severely shaken trust in the food safety system. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058071https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058071Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:19:30 +0900Taiwan風傳媒New Taipei City connected 36,018 households to the sewer system in 114, the highest number nationwide, and received a “Special Award” from the Ministry of the Interior. The initiative improved the urban environment and demonstrated the city’s leadership in infrastructure. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058072https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058072Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:13:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒New Taipei City Mayor Hou You-yi honored 12 students who received the Presidential Education Award and the Perseverance Award, praising their courage in overcoming adversity and expressing the hope that they would become role models in life education. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058073https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058073Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:05:27 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Executive Yuan refused to countersign the opposition’s version of the Taiwan Future Account Bill. Huang Kuo-chang of the Taiwan People’s Party criticized the move as retaliation against Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu’s conciliatory stance and said it undermines democracy. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058074https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058074Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:03:29 +0900Taiwan風傳媒International food magazine Bon Appétit covered Taipei late-night restaurant 牛肉麵．雞湯, praising it as “Taiwan’s finest late-night meal.” Renowned chefs lauded its flavor and technical details. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058075https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058075Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:00:59 +0900Taiwan風傳媒床的世界 expects to go public in mid-September, with annual revenue exceeding 700 million and a gross margin of 67-69%. It plans to expand into international markets through its multi-brand specialty retail model and adoption of smart technologies. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2062937https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2062937Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:52:07 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網In Cloudflare’s second quarter, non-human traffic, including AI agents, accounted for more than 50% of all internet traffic. This is evidence that AI is becoming a major force in internet use, prompting a shake-up of infrastructure and business models. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2062938https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2062938Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:40:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The yield on 30-year U.S. Treasury bonds rose to 5.31%, its highest level since 2007. The increase is unusual amid signs of an economic slowdown, with fiscal risks and excess supply amplifying market anxiety. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2062939https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2062939Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:25:55 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Bank SinoPac arranged an ESG-linked loan of 2.725 billion yuan for 展頌. The borrower will receive preferential interest rates for meeting water- and electricity-saving targets. The deal is an important part of Taiwan’s efforts to promote green finance. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2062940https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2062940Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:22:55 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2062941https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2062941Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:20:44 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網An analysis highlights financial management blind spots facing high earners in Taiwan’s technology sector, warning that asset accumulation may fail to keep pace even as annual income surges. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2062942https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2062942Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:20:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Ed Yardeni warned that the “bond vigilantes” may be reassembling. With 10-year U.S. Treasury yields nearing 5%, market confidence in the government’s fiscal policy could be put to the test. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2062943https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2062943Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:20:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網U.S. Treasury yields have risen to around 5%, as AI companies and the government compete for funding. Yardeni Research warned that the movements of the “bond vigilantes” should be watched closely, given their significant implications for the macroeconomy and financial markets. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058401https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058401Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:00:42 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Taiwan’s stock market opened higher today and at one point gained more than 200 points, but profit-taking pressure dragged it down 548.59 points to close at 45,308.68. Foreign investors ended a 6-day buying streak, selling a net 11.985 billion yuan; 三大法人 sold a combined net 23.93 billion yuan. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058402https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058402Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:41:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網韓国政府は「全民AI」計画の次期開発企業としてSK電信、LG AI研究院、Upstageの3社を選定した。得標企業には最大512個のNVIDIA B200 GPUが提供され、国民向け無料AIサービスの実現を目指す。これは韓国のAI民主化戦略の核心。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058403https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058403Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:40:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Long-term bond yields around the world have surged, with the yield on 30-year U.S. Treasuries reaching its highest level since 2007. This reflects market concerns over fiscal expansion and inflation, with the return of the “bond vigilantes” drawing particular attention. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058404https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058404Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:30:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網As AI infrastructure expands, prices for memory products such as DRAM and SSDs have risen sharply. Supply constraints could keep prices high through 2028, while also reshaping the industry. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058405https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058405Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:29:26 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網BIOSTAR unveiled the Edge AI system “EdgeComp MT-N150” for the smart city and security markets. Its low-power, compact design enables AI processing at the edge, and the company is accelerating its rollout to system integrators. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058406https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058406Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:20:55 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058407https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058407Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:12:00 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Taiwan’s stock market briefly topped 46,000 points today before retreating on profit-taking, closing down 548.59 points. Heavily weighted stocks fell, and the market entered a correction. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058408https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058408Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:09:58 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Taiyo Yuden shares fell as much as 11%, weighing heavily on the Nikkei average. The decline was attributed to heavy selling by AI investment fund Situational Awareness in August, raising concerns about the impact on the market. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058409https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058409Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:06:24 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Anthropic’s annualized revenue topped $65 billion, surging more than 7 times from the end of last year. It has overtaken OpenAI and is considering an IPO this fall. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2057990https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2057990Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:50:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網AI infrastructure providers Anthropic and OpenAI have started building applications themselves, putting them in direct competition with their own API customers and forcing developers to reassess their technology strategies. Security concerns, efforts to prevent distillation, and business considerations are all pushing API restrictions tighter, prompting developers to train their own models to reduce their reliance. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2057991https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2057991Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:47:40 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit the United States on Sept. 24 to meet with Trump, but will not attend the United Nations General Assembly. The move reflects how high-level dialogue between China and the United States continues despite tense relations. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2057992https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2057992Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:40:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網China’s version of WeChat has significantly expanded the capabilities of its AI assistant 小微, integrating generative AI across 16 entry points. The move is accelerating the technology’s integration into daily life, including information summaries and help with social media posts. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2057993https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2057993Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:39:58 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The Legislative Yuan amended the Civil Code, abolishing siblings’ reserved inheritance shares from February 17, 2027. The measure gives people more freedom to make wills and will have a major impact, particularly on single people and DINKs. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2057994https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2057994Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:38:15 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Semiconductor equipment maker 亞智科技 discussed market trends for Glass Core used in advanced AI packaging. It forecast that the 510×515mm size would become the mainstream format, and emphasized the importance of addressing technical challenges in related manufacturing processes and industry collaboration. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2057995https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2057995Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:37:12 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網National Taiwan University and 結元エネルギー have built the country’s first 5G×AI smart geothermal power plant. Its AI platform works with 14 companies and has generated 35 million yen in industrial value. The project is expected to expand into other industries. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2057996https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2057996Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:33:18 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Taiwanese semiconductor equipment maker 亞智科技 marks its 40th anniversary, returning to 100% Taiwanese ownership through an MBO and planning to list on the emerging stock market in June 2025. The company focuses on advanced packaging equipment and has shipped more than 50 units, reflecting rising demand from AI and HPC. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2057997https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2057997Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:26:15 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Mass production of CPO technology and surging AI demand have driven sharp gains in indium phosphide (InP)-related stocks. AXT’s share price rise fueled buying in Taiwan’s 聯亞 and IET-KY, as supply tightness and price revisions spread across the industry. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2057998https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2057998Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:10:12 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網SK海力士 and SanDisk announced the HBF standard, seeking to bridge the memory hierarchy gap between HBM and SSDs in the AI era. It could mark a turning point in memory architecture. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2063076https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2063076Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:06:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Abalance株式会社 filed a corrected annual securities report for the 26th fiscal year (2024/07/01–2025/03/31). https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2062936https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2062936Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:59:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Ａｂａｌａｎｃｅ株式会社 filed an amended report correcting its annual securities report for the 25th fiscal year. The filing aims to ensure the proper disclosure of financial information. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2062935https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2062935Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:57:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Ａｂａｌａｎｃｅ株式会社 filed a corrected version of its quarterly securities report for the 25th fiscal year, 3rd quarter. The filing aims to ensure the proper disclosure of financial information. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058626https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058626Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:54:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Ａｂａｌａｎｃｅ株式会社 corrected its quarterly securities report for the 25th fiscal year, 2nd quarter. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058625https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058625Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:52:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Ａｂａｌａｎｃｅ株式会社 corrected its quarterly securities report for the 25th fiscal year, 1st quarter. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058621https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058621Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:50:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Ａｂａｌａｎｃｅ株式会社 filed a corrected annual securities report for the 24th fiscal year. The disclosure aims to ensure proper financial reporting. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058620https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058620Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:47:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Ａｂａｌａｎｃｅ株式会社 filed a corrected quarterly securities report for the 24th fiscal year, 3rd quarter. The disclosure aims to ensure proper financial reporting. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058601https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058601Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:44:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Ａｂａｌａｎｃｅ株式会社 filed a corrected quarterly securities report for the 24th fiscal year, 2nd quarter. The period covered is October to December 2022. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058597https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058597Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:38:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Ａｂａｌａｎｃｅ株式会社 filed a corrected quarterly securities report for the 24th fiscal year, 1st quarter. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058594https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058594Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:34:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Ａｂａｌａｎｃｅ株式会社 filed a corrected annual securities report for the 23rd fiscal year. The filing aims to correct financial information for a past period. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058581https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058581Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:26:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示ABalance株式会社 announced a correction to its quarterly securities report for the 23rd fiscal year, 3rd quarter (2022/01/01-2022/03/31). The correction aims to ensure the proper presentation of financial information. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058579https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058579Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:24:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Abalance株式会社 corrected its report for the 2nd quarter of 2021. The correction aims to ensure the proper presentation of financial information. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058575https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058575Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:19:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示ABalance株式会社 announced a correction to its quarterly securities report for the 23rd fiscal year, 1st quarter. The amendment aims to ensure the accuracy of financial reporting. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058530https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058530Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:08:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Ａｂａｌａｎｃｅ株式会社 filed an amended report correcting its annual securities report for the 22nd fiscal year. The disclosure procedure aims to ensure the accuracy of financial information. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058468https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058468Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:04:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Ａｂａｌａｎｃｅ株式会社 filed a corrected quarterly securities report for the 22nd fiscal year, 3rd quarter. It corrects financial information from early 2021. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058400https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058400Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:59:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Abalance株式会社 filed a corrected quarterly securities report for the 22nd fiscal year, 2nd quarter. It amended some of the information for the period from October to December 2020. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058397https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058397Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:50:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Ａｂａｌａｎｃｅ株式会社's quarterly securities report for the 22nd fiscal year, 1st quarter, was corrected. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058396https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058396Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:49:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示株式会社大光 filed its annual securities report for the 76th fiscal year. It provides a comprehensive overview of the company's management performance in fiscal 2025. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2063173https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2063173Tue, 18 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan環球生技月刊 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058255https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058255Mon, 17 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan環球生技月刊 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058254https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058254Mon, 17 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan環球生技月刊 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058253https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2058253Mon, 17 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan環球生技月刊 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2063204https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2063204Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:51:50 +0900TaiwanHeho健康 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2063205https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2063205Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:36:23 +0900TaiwanHeho健康 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2063206https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2063206Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:12:07 +0900TaiwanHeho健康 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2063143https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p6.html#n2063143Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:01:11 +0900Taiwan照護線上