AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-18 18:00–21:00 JST｜Page 3 of 3https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 180 items from 6 sources; Japan, 101 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en China promotes marriage and childbirth; Hebei expressway service area opens marriage registration officehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063630https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063630Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:13:29 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Councilors criticize problems at NT$1 million public-art bus shelter; Taipei City says issues will be fixed before acceptancehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063631https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063631Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:12:27 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Hualien Fire Department denies search-and-rescue dog Wilson was abused, releases photos and veterinary recordshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063632https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063632Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:11:25 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Airport company and Ever Rich take 17 Randi residents on a career exploration visithttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063616https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063616Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:03:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Shohei Ohtani’s alma mater cannot handle the fastball, misses out on the top 4 at the summer Koshienhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063617https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063617Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:02:20 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Russian attack on Ukraine kills 10 and wounds 17; Ukraine sends 620 drones against Moscow regionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063618https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063618Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:01:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taichung’s Defulan Little League team wins world title, receives van to ease training challengeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063555https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063555Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:59:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA National Digital Health Interoperability Lab launches to support hardware and software testing and certificationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063486https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063486Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:53:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Chang San-cheng: Seeking to establish North Cross-Island Highway National Scenic Area and strengthen medical care in Fuxing Districthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063487https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063487Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:53:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taichung man nearly duped into sending bank card in cross-border Taiwan-Vietnam romance scam; convenience store clerk alerts police and helps thwart fraudhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063488https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063488Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:51:09 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Countdown to 名古屋 Asian Games: 東京 holds flame-lighting ceremonyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063489https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063489Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:51:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 20th Asian Games will be held in 名古屋 and Aichi from Sept. 19 to Oct. 4, with organizers holding a flame-lighting ceremony in 東京. Brain gliomas disrupt careers of young and middle-aged patients; doctor urges vigilance for sudden seizureshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063490https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063490Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:50:05 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNALow-grade gliomas are common among young and middle-aged people. A doctor urges vigilance for sudden seizures, and a new-generation oral targeted drug has been approved. Control Yuan nominee: Interruption of the Control Yuan’s functions would seriously harm integrity and good governancehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063491https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063491Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:49:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Chinese fishing boats cross the boundary and intrude; 金馬澎分署 launches forceful sweep and drives them awayhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063485https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063485Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:40:40 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 職災勞工法扶升級 刑事審判律師代理費116年納入https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063475https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063475Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:37:38 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 永田颯太郎 makes first appearance in CPBL minor league, gets 2 hits including an extra-base hithttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063476https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063476Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:36:34 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taiwan Mobile increases its stake in SYSTEX to secure majority ownership, eyes expanded ICT integrationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063474https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063474Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:36:27 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Railway Museum’s diesel-electric workshop opens at night for the first time, with interactive theater also debutinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063471https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063471Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:25:29 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Koizumi reaches new agreement during Canberra visit; 日本 to test hypersonic missiles in 澳洲https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063472https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063472Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:24:27 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Small hive beetles wipe out bee colonies; Miaoli District Agricultural Research and Extension Station’s bait traps boost control rate 3 timeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063473https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063473Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:23:25 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Thailand plans to cut automobile excise tax; analysts say it is shifting from import reliance to localizationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063463https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063463Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:23:23 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Li Sichuan questions central government’s change in stance on universal NT$10,000 cash payment; Su Chiao-hui says she supports it if legal and constitutionalhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063464https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063464Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:21:21 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 黑幫勾結旅行社送百人赴柬埔寨詐騙 泰警助刑事局逮在台20嫌https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063465https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063465Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:20:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Ren An joins convenience stores to rally spare-change heroes and support meal programs for disadvantaged people in Hualien and Taitunghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063466https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063466Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:19:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Lin Chun-yi beats opponent in straight 2 games to reach last 32 at badminton world championshipshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063460https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063460Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:18:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 2 killed in Philippine campus shooting; Marcos orders full investigation in griefhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063461https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063461Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:18:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 台畜 invests NT$3 billion in smart slaughterhouse; declining hog supply poses expansion challenge nationwidehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063462https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063462Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:17:10 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Non-smoker who does not cook develops lung cancer; Kaohsiung Chang Gung uses single-port 達文西 to remove lesion.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063458https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063458Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:11:08 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Rare diseases have not dimmed their drive to succeed; 12 New Taipei students honored as role models in life education.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063459https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063459Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:09:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA China’s economic indicators all fell in July, with pressure still mounting.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063418https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063418Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:00:03 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA MLB approves Padres sale for $3.9 billion, setting a record for a team acquisition price.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063419https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063419Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:00:01 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Red, scaly patches on the neck caused by psoriasis; doctor warns of possible arthritis complications and urges early treatment.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063355https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063355Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:58:59 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 和亞智慧 plans to list on the emerging stock market in early September, citing dual growth drivers in AI and unmanned vehicles.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063356https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063356Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:58:57 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taiwan’s COVID-19 outbreak has peaked; just 124,000 vaccine doses remain, so those who want one should act quickly.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063357https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063357Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:57:55 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA China’s weather agency says a super El Niño is expected to form, with a high probability of record-breaking intensity.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063286https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063286Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:48:52 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taiwan Mobile’s tender offer for Systex is officially accepting tenders; commitments for 14.13% of shares have been secured to date.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063771https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063771Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:58:48 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網台灣大透過子公司公開收購精誠資訊，已取得14.13%股東應賣承諾，每股收購價值185.7元，溢價逾三成，展現其擴張企業IT服務版圖的決心。 LINE Pay’s transaction volume topped NT$445 billion in the first half, keeping its core electronic payment business No. 1 in the market.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063772https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063772Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:55:16 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Mobile payment leader LINE Pay announced its operating results for the first half of 2026, with transaction volume exceeding NT$445 billion and users reaching 13.7 million, keeping it firmly in the market lead. The company also introduced new services, including AR guides and gamified rewards, to strengthen its ecosystem. World Gym-KY expands into Southeast Asia, begins presales for founding members at its first Thailand location.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063773https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063773Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:53:00 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網World Gym-KY has opened its first location in Thailand at Imperial World Samrong and begun taking reservations from founding members. The move is drawing attention as its first step into Southeast Asia. 生華科’s NT$850 million capital raise is complete, providing funds to advance clinical trials and new drug development plans.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063774https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063774Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:50:36 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網生華科 completed a NT$850 million cash capital increase, which will fund clinical trials for its two cancer drugs, Pidnarulex and CX-4945. The move strengthens its R&D momentum and international competitiveness, and is significant for Taiwan’s biotechnology industry. Hopes for U.S.-Iran peace dim; memory stocks lead losses in premarket trading.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063775https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063775Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:30:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The collapse of peace talks between the US and Iran heightened geopolitical tensions, pushing up oil prices and US Treasury yields. Memory-related stocks were hit particularly hard. Four popular fall and winter travel themes revealed; demand for aurora trips doubles.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063776https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063776Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:29:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Lion Travel (2731-TW) released its fall and winter travel data for 2026, naming aurora viewing, fall foliage, hot springs and skiing as the four most popular themes. Aurora bookings doubled year on year, reflecting a clear shift toward early bookings and offering strong insight into the market. Asia Optical: pushing ahead in optical communications components and robotics applications.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063777https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063777Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:23:40 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Taiwan optical components maker Asia Optical is actively moving into CPO optical communications and humanoid robot applications, and expects related products to contribute to revenue in 2027. The company is also seeing steady growth in the drone and automotive camera markets. 廣盛 to list on the emerging stock market on August 20 at a reference price of NT$268 per share, targeting enterprise on-premises AI opportunities.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063778https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063778Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:22:08 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Taiwan enterprise storage maker 廣盛 will list on the emerging stock market on August 20 at NT$268 per share, focusing on on-premises AI infrastructure solutions as it expands into global markets. The move reflects its transformation and growth potential. Research firm: Global foldable phone shipments to grow 21% in 2026; reducing crease visibility to be a key focus of technological competition.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063779https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063779Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:19:31 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Counterpoint Research forecasts that global foldable smartphone shipments will rise 21% year over year in 2026. Improvements to the crease line will be central to the technology race. Power demand surges; Taipower plans to spend NT$5 billion to upgrade underground cables in 18 districts across six major municipalities, aiming to finish within 2 years.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063780https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063780Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:13:49 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Taipower has announced plans to invest 5 billion yuan to replace aging underground power cables in 18 districts across 6 special municipalities over 2 years. The work will address aging equipment and rising demand while reducing the risk of power outages. 億光 faces second-half gross margin pressure from rising raw material prices, expands into niche markets for robots and unmanned vehicles.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063781https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063781Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:12:15 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網LED maker 億光 reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of 5.36 billion yen, up 6% from the previous quarter, while its gross margin fell to 24.2% amid surging raw material costs. The company said it is expanding into high-value products for robots and unmanned vehicles and plans to build a new factory in Thailand. Why has Wall Street reversed its Fed rate-hike expectations? Odds of no move in September rise to 69%.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063782https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063782Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:10:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Wall Street has sharply scaled back expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike in September. With economic indicators weakening, the probability of a pause in rate hikes has reached 69%. Nien Made Asia finalizes capital increase, to issue shares at NT$28.8 each and raise NT$461 million.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063492https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063492Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:05:05 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Nien Made Asia will conduct its first cash capital increase since listing, issuing 16,000 lots of new shares at NT$28.8 each to raise about NT$461 million and strengthen working capital. The move reflects its continued investment in strategic areas such as AI and robotics, and is significant for the industry. 〈群創法說〉Innolux’s FOPLP shipments post double-digit growth, outlook remains positive for next year; TGV technology could enter mass production as early as 2028.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063493https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063493Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:01:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網群創光電's FOPLP technology shipments continue to post double-digit growth, with mass production of TGV glass substrates targeted for 2028. This lays the groundwork for the AI and HPC markets and will strengthen its technological edge. Report: Google plans to fully exit Pixel production in China by 2027, shifting it to Vietnam and India.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063494https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063494Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:00:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Google announced plans to completely withdraw Pixel production from China by 2027, shifting it to Vietnam and India. The main reasons are to mitigate geopolitical risks and diversify its supply chain. Elitegroup expands investment in edge AI and unmanned vehicles; high-margin new projects to gain traction next year.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063495https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063495Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:55:35 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網大同旗下精英(2331-TW)宣布擴大投入邊緣AI與無人載具領域，預計明年高毛利新專案將正式放量。此舉顯示其轉型高端技術應用的決心，對提升長期獲利結構至關重要。 闖關4萬6失利 外資賣超119億元中止連六買 調節力積電與面板雙虎https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063496https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063496Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:47:54 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Taiwan stocks failed to break the 4万6千-point mark, and foreign investors ended their 6-session buying streak and turned to net selling. 力積電 and the two major panel makers were sold off heavily, intensifying market adjustment pressure. Taiwan stocks after the close: OTC stocks face resistance at the quarterly moving average, with KD falling from 80! Shipping and smartphone camera-lens stocks advance against the trend。Watch stocks with high major-player ownership ratios; ranking【單井、所羅門、鼎元】https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063497https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063497Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:45:12 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The Taiwan Stock Exchange Weighted Index plunged 548 points, dragged down by a pullback in high-priced electronics stocks；the OTC index encountered resistance at the quarterly moving average, and the KD indicator cooled from its high of 80。Shipping and optical stocks rose against the trend, with funds focusing on stocks attracting major-player buying。 Gigabyte benefits from Neocloud’s massive capacity expansion；AI server revenue this year aims to double, reaching around seven-tenths of total revenuehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063498https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063498Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:44:36 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網PC brand GIGABYTE posted a record net profit of 9.86 yuan in the second quarter. Driven by increased AI server shipments and cloud demand, AI revenue is expected to double this year and account for 70% of the total. 〈Tatung earnings call〉Wins Edge AI orders as it pushes into AIDC business；3 land projects with total sales of 43 billion yuan to be recognized starting next yearhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063499https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063499Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:43:07 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網大同(2371-TW)はAIDC市場への進出を加速し、Edge AI受注と北米変圧器案件を獲得。土地開発3件で430億元の売上を2027年から認列予定。 〈Innolux earnings call〉Q3 consumer panel shipments estimated to fall by a high-single-digit percentage quarter over quarter；factory sale activity comes to a pausehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063500https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063500Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:41:57 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Taiwanese display giant 群創光電 announced that consumer panel shipments will decline by a high single-digit percentage in the 3rd quarter. It is temporarily halting asset sales and shifting resources to semiconductor businesses such as FOPLP. 〈中信金法說〉中信銀上半年放款狂增5000億元超越2025全年 IRB法將釋千億資本https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063501https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063501Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:38:27 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網中信金控公布2026上半年亮眼表現，中信銀行放款暴增5000億元，預計Q4導入IRB法釋出千億資本，強化全球布局。此舉對其資本效率與國際競爭力具關鍵意義。 超漂亮的洗盤、大立光、金像電⊕、光寶科https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063502https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063502Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:36:28 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網 【High-volume, sharply rising stocks】【大立光】+43%, 【聯亞】+71%—don’t panic if you missed them! Two key themes for September stock picks revealed?! Are bottoming-out entry points emerging?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063503https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063503Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:31:11 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網 Amid Europe’s heat wave, sales of Chinese-brand air conditioners surge, capturing two-thirds of the global markethttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063504https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063504Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:30:10 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網欧州の熱波を受けて中国の空調メーカーが販売を拡大し、世界市場の約3分の2を掌握。技術力と現地ニーズへの対応が成功要因。 〈SOGO opens a new location〉The most concentrated Michelin cluster；dining space exceeds 7500 ping, creating a “food lovers’ paradise”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063505https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063505Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:25:44 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The B-zone commercial building at Far Eastern Garden City, operated by Far Eastern SOGO, began trial operations on Aug. 22. More than 150 brands are gathered in over 7,500 ping of dining space, creating one of Taiwan's largest food destinations. In particular, the 8th floor of Monet Garden has an innovative layout with a concentration of Michelin-related establishments. Major U.S. hedge funds’ Q2 holdings revealed! Buying into SpaceX and Alphabet, while cutting Nvidia and Broadcomhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063506https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063506Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:20:06 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網US hedge funds actively increased their holdings in SpaceX and Alphabet in the 2nd quarter, while reducing their positions in NVIDIA and Broadcom. This is a sign that AI investment is shifting from chips to infrastructure. 全球前五大NAND Flash品牌Q2營收季增77% 美光上升至第三https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063507https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063507Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:11:35 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網In the second quarter of 2026, combined revenue for the top five NAND flash makers rose 77% amid growing demand for AI servers. Demand for enterprise SSDs was particularly strong, and rising prices boosted revenue. Micron surged 99.2% to rank 3rd. Profit-taking weighs on a market near its highs; could positive earnings reports become traps for sellers? Follow the mainstream flow of funds as it shifts decisively to position for the second half!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063508https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063508Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:11:10 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Taiwan stocks faced profit-taking pressure at elevated levels, with the index turning from gains to losses and funds shifting to supply-chain stocks with solid fundamentals。Analyst Chen Chih-lin advised waiting for a margin of safety near the quarterly moving average before investing。 Sandi Energy’s first-half profit rises 4 times year over year；energy storage and solar power sustain momentum with multiple growth drivers in the second halfhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063509https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063509Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:07:06 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網三地能源 (6946-TW) posted a sharp increase in first-half net profit, up 411.67% year on year, as its diversified green energy strategy spanning solar power, energy storage and fishery-solar projects paid off. This demonstrates its creation of value for both investors and the environment and its success in differentiating itself in the industry. 〈CTBC Financial earnings call〉ROE decline is an illusion! Kao Li-hsueh: Net worth surged 60% in the first half；dividend payout ratio to remain at six-tenthshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063287https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063287Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:00:38 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網At its second-quarter 2026 earnings call, CTBC Financial Holding explained that although its nominal ROE fell to 13.53%, asset reclassification caused net worth to surge nearly 60%, putting actual ROE at 16.56%。The company will maintain a dividend payout ratio of 60-65%, demonstrating solid capital strength and its commitment to shareholder returns。 Rising U.S. Treasury yields signal alarm bells over a repeat of the 2008 crisishttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063288https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063288Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:00:05 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The 30-year US Treasury yield rose to 5.31%, its highest level since 2007. The fiscal deficit and geopolitical risks are behind the increase, heightening concerns about another financial crisis. Valued at 61 billion yuan with a P/E of 219 times! A-share “first humanoid robot stock” Unitree set to list；will its share price jump straight to fair value or become a “long-term slow bull” after listing?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063289https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063289Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:00:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網 〈Taiwan dollar〉Surging U.S. Treasury yields fuel risk aversion；currency reverses from gains to losses, closing at 31.945 yuan, down 9.3 centshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063290https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063290Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:58:01 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Following a sharp rise in the 30-year US Treasury yield, the New Taiwan dollar temporarily depreciated 0.29% and closed at 31.945 yuan. Market risk awareness has increased, drawing attention to capital inflows and outflows. 〈SOGO開新據點〉全台市中心最大商場、公設占比逾5成 目標成「首都花園」https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063291https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063291Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:51:46 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網遠東SOGO在台北市中心推出全新商業地標「遠東Garden City」B區商場，8月22日試營運。導入560品牌、50%以上為公共空間，目標成為城市生活核心。 〈Hong Kong stocks after the close〉Heavyweight stocks drive Hang Seng Index higher in afternoon trading；closes near the flatlinehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063292https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063292Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:40:12 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網香港股市周二出現分化走勢，恒生指數午盤受權重股拉升轉為上漲，收盤微升0.07%。科技股表現疲軟，但部分大型科網股和生物醫藥股表現強勁。市場交投活躍，成交額達2555.41億港元。 〈Mainland stocks after the close〉China’s economy gets off to a sluggish start in the second half；the 3 major indexes finish mixedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063293https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063293Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:30:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網China’s 3 major A-share indexes finished mixed on the 18th。The economy got off to a weak start in the second half, with industrial, consumer and investment data all below expectations, showing that the recovery remains on an unstable footing。 South Korea’s KOSPI trading value in August hits a yearly low；analysts say it is simply returning to normal levelshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063294https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063294Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:20:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The KOSPI’s average daily trading value fell to 25.7 trillion won in August, the lowest level in 2026。Analysts say this signals a return to normal from overheated conditions, rather than a downturn。The change reflects investors’ more cautious stance following sharp volatility in July。 將捷集團 teams up with Taiwan Mobile to build a 5G smart geothermal power plant demonstration sitehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063295https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063295Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:11:29 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網将捷集团旗下结元能源 and 台湾大 launched a partnership at the end of 2025 to build a 5G smart geothermal power plant demonstration site, advancing the smart transformation of the renewable energy industry and setting an important industry example. China Speeds Up “De-Americanization” of Technology, Moves Up Removal of Government Windows 10https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063296https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063296Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:10:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網China has ordered the early removal of custom versions of Windows 10 for government use. The aim is to reduce reliance on US technology and strengthen data security. Taiwan Mobile Increases Its Stake in SYSTEX; Chief Business Officer 朱曉幸: ICT Integration Is Inevitable in the AI Era, with Revenue Recognition Targeted by Year-Endhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063297https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063297Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:06:35 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Taiwan Mobile has increased its stake in 精誠資訊 to more than half and expects to recognize revenue by year-end. The move reflects a strategic push to integrate ICT and AI, strengthening its competitiveness in the IT services market. 敏成健康 (4431): Corporate Director 盛弘 Reassigns Representative 陳蓬萱 - 環球生技月刊https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063673https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063673Tue, 18 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan環球生技月刊 啟新 Wins the National Quality Award’s “Industry Support Model Award,” Strengthening the Regenerative Medicine Supply Chain - 環球生技月刊https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063667https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063667Tue, 18 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan環球生技月刊 Afraid to tell your partner about the risk of a sexually transmitted infection? 疾管署 launches an anonymous notification platform to prevent ping-pong infections - Heho健康https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063691https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063691Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0900TaiwanHeho健康 Joeman’s “beef noodle soup incident” goes viral! Craving beef noodle soup in the middle of the night? A Chinese medicine practitioner advises: first see which bowl is right for you - Heho健康https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063692https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063692Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:57:10 +0900TaiwanHeho健康 中華民國牙醫師公會全國聯合會https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063650https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-18/index-en-p3.html#n2063650Tue, 18 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan社團法人中華民國牙醫師公會全國聯合會