# AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-18 21:00–24:00 JST｜Page 1 of 2

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 103 items from 4 sources; Japan, 19 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Wildfires in Belgium remain uncontrolled; firefighting efforts will continue for several weeks

- Published: 2026-08-18T23:44:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608180341.aspx
- anchor: #n2068867
- Companies mentioned: 比利時通訊社、布魯塞爾時報、歐盟救援機制、哥白尼衛星系統

Facts:
- At least 3000 hectares of land have burned so far
- About 500 personnel are currently involved in ground firefighting operations
- About 120 police officers are also carrying out various duties at the scene
- The EU has dispatched 2 firefighting aircraft from Sweden through the 歐盟救援機制 (rescEU)
- They are working with 6 helicopters from the Netherlands, Norway and Germany

## As China-Japan ties worsen, Hong Kong chain 日本城 changes its name to 真好城

- Published: 2026-08-18T23:26:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202608180340.aspx
- anchor: #n2068802
- Companies mentioned: 日本城、國際家居零售、京東集團

Facts:
- There are about 260 stores in Hong Kong
- Japanese products now account for just over one-tenth

## Online-only banks narrow cumulative losses; LINE Bank posts profits for 7 straight months

- Published: 2026-08-18T23:23:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608180339.aspx
- anchor: #n2068754
- Companies mentioned: LINE Bank、連線商業銀行、樂天銀行、將來銀行、連線銀行

Cumulative losses at Taiwan's online-only banks are shrinking, with LINE Bank posting profits for 7 consecutive months as the industry overall stabilizes.

Facts:
- The 3 online-only banks had combined cumulative losses of NT$6.941 billion as of the end of June this year
- That compares with cumulative losses of NT$8.498 billion in the same period last year
- The 3 online-only banks had 3.4 million accounts, an annual increase of 495,000
- 連線銀行 had 2.41 million accounts
- 將來銀行 had nearly 630,000 accounts
- 樂天銀行 had 350,000 accounts
- 連線銀行 reduced its capital by NT$2.5 billion in June 2022
- 將來銀行 reduced its capital by NT$2.643 billion in December 2023
- Rakuten Bank also completed a capital reduction and increase of NT$2.729 billion in June this year

## 范國宸開轟2安2打點 悍將擊敗桃猿近期2連勝

- Published: 2026-08-18T23:19:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608180338.aspx
- anchor: #n2068752
- Companies mentioned: 富邦悍將隊、樂天桃猿隊

Facts:
- Beat 樂天桃猿隊 5-0
- His 11th home run of the season
- 2 hits and 2 RBIs in the game
- Pitched 6 innings
- Threw 91 pitches over six innings
- Gave up 6 hits.
- Struck out 2
- 2 walks and hit batters

## In response to Han Kuo-yu, DPP says legislative majority cannot trample the Constitution to move forward

- Published: 2026-08-18T23:19:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608180337.aspx
- anchor: #n2068753
- Companies mentioned: 立法院、行政院、民進黨、中央社

Facts:
- Compiled for 18 consecutive years

## Drought and heat waves worsen; Germany's grain harvest this year could fall 7% below historical levels

- Published: 2026-08-18T23:09:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608180336.aspx
- anchor: #n2068751
- Companies mentioned: 德国農民協會、荷莫茲海峽

Facts:
- Germany's grain harvest is forecast to fall 7% this year
- Germany's grain harvest is forecast to fall 7% this year to 41.9 million metric tons

## Daily Cash 539 draw No. 115200: 3 jackpot-winning tickets

- Published: 2026-08-18T23:05:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608180335.aspx
- anchor: #n2068747
- Companies mentioned: 台彩公司

Facts:
- Each won NT$8 million
- NT$20,000 prize per ticket
- 104 second-prize winning tickets
- NT$5,000 prize per ticket
- First prize: 7 winning tickets
- NT$50,000 prize per ticket

## Lai Ching-te backs Lin Kuo-chang at a party officials' meeting, hoping Yilan will play a key role in the election

- Published: 2026-08-18T23:03:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608180334.aspx
- anchor: #n2068744
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨、中國國民黨

Facts:
- Make every effort to win the 2026 local elections

## Lotto draw No. 115080: no jackpot winner

- Published: 2026-08-18T23:03:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608180333.aspx
- anchor: #n2068745
- Companies mentioned: 台彩

Facts:
- Each won NT$911,915 in prize money

## Lions break through against Huang Tzu-peng in the 6th; Lin Tzu-hao's grand slam leads team past the Hawks

- Published: 2026-08-18T23:01:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608180332.aspx
- anchor: #n2068746
- Companies mentioned: 統一7-ELEVEn獅隊、台鋼雄鷹隊、中央社

Facts:
- The Lions won 8-0
- Scored 7 runs in one inning
- Lin Tzu-hao's 4th home run of the season
- Gave up 6 runs in one inning
- Threw 5.1 innings
- He gave up 5 hits
- Recorded 6 strikeouts
- Issued 1 walk.

## 瓊斯盃藍少甫砍18分 台灣藍仍不敵韓國

- Published: 2026-08-18T22:59:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608180331.aspx
- anchor: #n2068683
- Companies mentioned: 台灣藍、韓國、原州DB新世代、日本隊

Facts:
- Lan Shaofu scored 18 points
- Lost 76-87
- 韓國 made 7 of 12 three-pointers in the first quarter to lead 28-15
- Cut the deficit to 44-48 by halftime
- Extended the lead to 7 points
- Extended the lead to 18 points
- The team made just 9 of 27 three-pointers
- They were also outrebounded by 韓國 37-52
- They also allowed 韓國 to grab 24 offensive rebounds

## Loans by state-run banks to small and medium-sized enterprises surged NT$402.6 billion in the first half, a record for the period

- Published: 2026-08-18T22:56:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608180330.aspx
- anchor: #n2068618
- Companies mentioned: 第一銀行、合庫銀、台企銀、華南銀行、兆豐銀

Facts:
- The increase for the first half totaled NT$402.67 billion
- Outstanding loans by domestic banks to small and medium-sized enterprises reached NT$11.2911 trillion
- State-run banks aim to increase loans to small and medium-sized enterprises by NT$500 billion this year
- That represents 80.53% of the annual target for the first half
- 第一銀行: NT$1.0372 trillion
- 合庫銀: NT$877.6 billion
- 台企銀: NT$826.2 billion
- 華南銀行: NT$799 billion
- 兆豐銀: NT$776.9 billion

## E Ink: Tokyo Station to test a full-color electronic paper display

- Published: 2026-08-18T22:56:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608180329.aspx
- anchor: #n2068619
- Companies mentioned: 元太科技、JR東海、JR東海Agency、達擎、夏普

Facts:
- Daily foot traffic is about 100,000 people
- The trial runs from today through March 2027

## US-Iran impasse keeps oil prices high; US stocks open lower, with the Nasdaq down 1.12%

- Published: 2026-08-18T22:51:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608180328.aspx
- anchor: #n2068620
- Companies mentioned: 美國、伊朗、道瓊工業指數、標準普爾500指數、那斯達克綜合指數

Facts:
- 道瓊工業指數 falls 105.3 points
- 道瓊工業指數 falls 105.3 points, or 0.20%
- 標準普爾500指數 falls 45.0 points
- 標準普爾500指數 falls 45.0 points, or 0.58%
- 那斯達克綜合指數 falls 298.0 points
- 那斯達克綜合指數 falls 298.0 points, or 1.12%

## Hornet attack on cable car in Busan, South Korea, leaves more than 10 injured, including 5 Taiwanese

- Published: 2026-08-18T22:50:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608180327.aspx
- anchor: #n2068621
- Companies mentioned: SBS電視台、朝鮮日報

Facts:
- About 15 to 16 people were stung
- 5 Taiwanese
- 16 injured in total
- 13 taken to hospital
- 15 injured in total
- 12 taken to hospital
- 11 foreign nationals

## Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo remains uncontrolled; WHO chief warns of risk of spread

- Published: 2026-08-18T22:48:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608180326.aspx
- anchor: #n2068622
- Companies mentioned: 世界衛生組織、WHO、世衛組織

Facts:
- More than 2300 people have died among nearly 5000 cases

## Innolux seeks to expand into FoPLP; Hung Chin-yang says it will not be replaced so easily

- Published: 2026-08-18T22:46:52+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608180325.aspx
- anchor: #n2068615
- Companies mentioned: 群創光電、Pioneer

Facts:
- Monthly shipments of 40 million units
- The market value of fan-out panel-level packaging technology and glass substrate packaging is projected to reach US$8 billion by 2030
- Innolux reported consolidated revenue of NT$63.7 billion in the 2nd quarter
- Operating profit of NT$1.63 billion
- After-tax net profit of NT$4.65 billion
- Basic earnings per share of 0.57 yuan
- Up 1.85 times quarter on quarter
- Earnings per share of 0.77 yuan in the first half
- Revenue share reached 55% in the first half of 2026

## 韓職王彥程單局被敲5安失3分 吞個人本季第5敗

- Published: 2026-08-18T22:45:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608180324.aspx
- anchor: #n2068616
- Companies mentioned: 韓職、韓華鷹隊、起亞虎隊、斗山熊隊

Facts:
- Gave up 5 hits and runs in one inning
- Threw five innings and gave up 3 runs
- Took his 5th loss of the season
- His team lost 3-4
- Threw five innings, gave up 1 home run and allowed 3 earned runs
- Allowed 3 earned runs
- Threw 5 innings on 92 pitches
- Gave up 7 hits
- Recorded 3 strikeouts
- 2 walks
- His fastest pitch was 148 kilometers per hour
- Posted a 3.51 ERA after the game

## 回應韓國瑜 政院：不副署違憲法案就是捍衛憲政

- Published: 2026-08-18T22:45:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608180323.aspx
- anchor: #n2068617
- Companies mentioned: 韓國瑜、行政院、立法院、中央社、李慧芝、卓榮泰

立法院 President 韓國瑜 criticized 行政院 for refusing to countersign bills, saying it undermines the constitutional order. 行政院 rebutted that it is faithfully abiding by the Constitution, stressing that refusing to countersign unconstitutional bills is a constitutional responsibility.

## Banks eye VASP business to boost supply-chain finance

- Published: 2026-08-18T22:43:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608180322.aspx
- anchor: #n2068614
- Companies mentioned: 金管會、台灣金融服務業聯合總會、台灣金融研訓院、VASP

Facts:
- 金管會 will hold FinTech Taipei 2026 on Oct. 23-24.

## Taiwanese food tour stops in Seoul; diners sample Indigenous flavors at 「黑白大廚」

- Published: 2026-08-18T22:38:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608180321.aspx
- anchor: #n2068609
- Companies mentioned: 黑白大廚、名人堂花園大飯店、中央社、東寶城餐廳、幸福圓夢中心

Facts:
- About 10 years ago, a similar event was held at the restaurant he owned.

## 農業部 launches first competition to promote animal welfare among elementary school students

- Published: 2026-08-18T22:32:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608180320.aspx
- anchor: #n2068608
- Companies mentioned: 農業部、PaGamO

Facts:
- A chance to advance to the in-person final on World Animal Day, Oct. 4
- The first-round task, “Learn to be a responsible pet owner,” attracted 21,279 participants.
- A total of 18,500 participants completed it.
- The completion rate was 86.94%.
- The competition will hold an online warm-up round from Sept. 4-6.
- The top 30 in the rankings will qualify for the in-person final.

## Lin Chia-lung meets new president of 日總, praises closer Taiwan-Japan ties

- Published: 2026-08-18T22:25:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608180319.aspx
- anchor: #n2068606
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、日總、日本台灣商會聯合總會

Facts:
- More than 19,000 donations were made.
- The total raised reached NT$280 million.

## 中國海警 intrudes into waters near Dongsha; Coast Guard vessel 雲林艦 shadows and monitors it, broadcasts warnings and drives it away

- Published: 2026-08-18T22:24:35+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608180318.aspx
- anchor: #n2068607
- Companies mentioned: 中國海警、海巡署、雲林艦、台南艦、中華民國台灣

Facts:
- 2 Chinese coast guard vessels intruded into the restricted waters near Dongsha.
- 今年度已於東沙限制水域驅離中國海警船計5船11航次

## 友鋮 enters 富豪汽車 EX60 supply chain; waterproof bolts to enter mass production in the second half of the year

- Published: 2026-08-18T22:21:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608180317.aspx
- anchor: #n2068604
- Companies mentioned: 友鋮、史丹利、富豪汽車、Volvo

Special fastener maker 友鋮 has received certification from 富豪汽車 (Volvo) and will produce waterproof bolts for the battery assembly of its EX60 model, with mass production expected in the second half of the year.

Facts:
- 友鋮 posted revenue of NT$1.256 billion in the first half of this year.
- Up 3.67% year over year
- Net profit attributable to owners of the parent company was NT$116 million.
- Up about 298.5% year over year
- Earnings per share were NT$2.55.
- Up from NT$0.66 in the same period last year
- Expected to drive exports of at least 240 metric tons of fasteners annually
- Expected to bring orders to at least 10 domestic supply-chain companies
- 第2季北美市場營收占比逾6成
- 歐洲市場占比約3成
- Overall order visibility stands at about 3 to 4 months.

## Man in New Taipei's Sanchong district arrested for repeatedly striking stray cat with hammer; faces up to 2 years in prison

- Published: 2026-08-18T22:19:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608180316.aspx
- anchor: #n2068603
- Companies mentioned: 新北市警察局三重分局、動保處

Facts:
- A 39-year-old man surnamed 謝 in Sanchong District, New Taipei City
- A fine of NT$15,000 to NT$75,000
- A criminal penalty of a fine of NT$200,000 to NT$2 million

## 行政院 refuses to countersign bills passed by the Legislature; 韓國瑜 says constitutional order is undermined

- Published: 2026-08-18T22:09:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608180315.aspx
- anchor: #n2068602
- Companies mentioned: 行政院、立法院、國會

## 以色列空襲敘利亞基地 美國特使批不必要升高情勢

- Published: 2026-08-18T22:06:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608180314.aspx
- anchor: #n2068598
- Companies mentioned: 以色列、敘利亞、美國、土耳其、法新社、路透社、阿布阿杜富爾、巴夏爾．阿塞德、土耳其外交部長費丹、以色列國防部長卡茲、土耳其總統艾爾段

Facts:
- 以色列今天凌晨對阿布阿杜富爾空軍基地發動8次空襲
- 這座基地距土耳其邊境約70公里
- The base changed hands several times during the 14-year civil war.

## 鴻海 expands overseas footprint, increases capital in Vietnam and buys land in Mexico

- Published: 2026-08-18T22:05:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608183003.aspx
- anchor: #n2068597
- Companies mentioned: 鴻海、Foxconn Singapore Pte Ltd、FuKang Technology Company Limited、FII AMC MEXICO S. DE R.L. DE C.V.、Cloud Network Technology Singapore Pte. Ltd.

Facts:
- The transaction was worth about US$358 million.
- The land covers about 73,500 ping.
- The transaction was worth about 460 million Mexican pesos.
- The company invested about 380 million Mexican pesos.

## 亞光 sends samples of humanoid robot lenses; CPO components may contribute to results next year

- Published: 2026-08-18T21:57:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608180313.aspx
- anchor: #n2068536
- Companies mentioned: 亞光

Facts:
- Digital camera shipments in 2026 are expected to exceed 4 million units.
- Consolidated revenue in the second quarter was NT$8.028 billion.
- Up 29% quarter over quarter
- Up 16% year over year
- Operating profit was about NT$807 million.
- Up 67% quarter over quarter
- Up 20% year over year
- Net profit attributable to owners of the company was about NT$537 million.
- Basic earnings per share (EPS) reached NT$1.93.
- Consolidated revenue in the first half was about NT$14.238 billion.
- Up 16% year over year
- Operating profit was about NT$1.289 billion.
- Up 31% year over year
- Net profit attributable to owners of the company was about NT$831 million.
- Basic EPS was NT$2.98.

## 外交部 hosts legislators from 加拿大西北特區省, hopes to deepen clean-energy cooperation

- Published: 2026-08-18T21:55:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608180312.aspx
- anchor: #n2068472
- Companies mentioned: 加拿大西北特區省、外交部、原住民族經濟貿易合作協議（IPETCA）

## 15 people indicted in 中聯油脂 case; 4 senior executives held incommunicado in custody in succession

- Published: 2026-08-18T21:55:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608180311.aspx
- anchor: #n2068473
- Companies mentioned: 中聯油脂股份有限公司、泰山企業股份有限公司、福壽實業股份有限公司、福懋油脂股份有限公司

Facts:
- The inspection standard for heat-damaged soybeans at intake was relaxed from 0.5% to 5%.
- 中聯油脂 produced a total of 7 batches.
- A total of 8,478 metric tons of edible salad oil

## Taiwan Lottery draw No. 115080

- Published: 2026-08-18T21:51:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608180310.aspx
- anchor: #n2068474
- Companies mentioned: 台彩

Taiwan Lottery draw No. 115080 was held on the 18th, with the winning numbers and bonus number announced. The information was reported by the Central News Agency; details are subject to the announcement by 台彩.

Facts:
- 43
- 25
- 29
- 27
- 01
- 14
- 02

## 印尼規模7.7地震增至70死 流離失所及受傷人數暴增

- Published: 2026-08-18T21:49:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608180309.aspx
- anchor: #n2068475
- Companies mentioned: 國家災害應變總署（BNPB）、法新社

Facts:
- The powerful earthquake measured 7.7.
- The death toll has also risen to 70.
- At least 40,000 people are temporarily sheltering in evacuation centers.
- The number of registered injured has also reached at least 1,100.
- Nearly 12,000 homes were damaged.
- More than 2,100 aftershocks have been recorded.
- Residents felt shaking during 70 of them.

## OpenAI rolls out ChatGPT for teens; parents to be notified of high-risk conversations

- Published: 2026-08-18T21:46:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ait/202608180308.aspx
- anchor: #n2068470
- Companies mentioned: OpenAI、ChatGPT、法新社、美國聯邦貿易委員會、FTC

Facts:
- The age entered at registration was 13.
- 芮恩, a 16-year-old teenager

## Taiwan Lottery 539 draw No. 115200

- Published: 2026-08-18T21:45:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608180307.aspx
- anchor: #n2068471
- Companies mentioned: 台彩

Facts:
- Winning number: 28
- 3-Star winning number: 868
- 4-Star winning number: 9786

## Puma Shen proposes youth policies; Taipei City says funding sources should be specified

- Published: 2026-08-18T21:34:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608180306.aspx
- anchor: #n2068466
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨、北市青年局、勞動局、行政院長卓榮泰

Facts:
- The policy's annual cost could reach NT$2.95 billion.
- Up to NT$4,000 in annual subsidies for AI tools
- A career transition program combining training with work, launched with 15 companies
- More than 250 leading companies have joined.
- Offering young people as many as 10,581 job opportunities
- 「城市青年基金」每年就預估需18至20億元

## 大同 pursues AIDC opportunities, in no rush to develop headquarters land

- Published: 2026-08-18T21:33:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608180305.aspx
- anchor: #n2068467
- Companies mentioned: 大同、東元、鴻海、以色列廠商、大同大學

Facts:
- The 3 projects 大同 Manor, 大同 New Era and 大同 New Fengcai have a combined sales value of NT$43 billion.
- A 150,000-ping technology real estate business hub at the Dayuan plant
- A 63,000-ping 大同 energy industry park at the Guanyin plant

## Chinese hot-pot skewer chain expands into Japan, falsely claims congratulations from Yuzuru Hanyu and Yukio Hatoyama

- Published: 2026-08-18T21:33:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608180304.aspx
- anchor: #n2068468
- Companies mentioned: 楊國福、楊國福集團

Facts:
- 楊國福 Malatang Sendai Station Front Store

## Lakers’ Change of Ownership Rekindles Buss Family Feud，Woman at the Helm Fights to Stop Siblings From Selling Shares

- Published: 2026-08-18T21:27:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608180303.aspx
- anchor: #n2068404
- Companies mentioned: 洛杉磯湖人、NBA

Facts:
- Lakers Sold to Billionaire Walter for US$10 billion
- The Buss family has decided to sell its remaining 17.8% stake in the Lakers
- NBA rules require a team’s controlling shareholder or head to hold at least a 15% stake

## 中信金：淨值上半年增近60% 股利配發率維持6成

- Published: 2026-08-18T21:18:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608180302.aspx
- anchor: #n2068356
- Companies mentioned: 中信金、台灣人壽

Facts:
- Financial holding company’s net worth topped NT$700 billion in the first half
- Up nearly 60% from the end of last year
- 近年股利配發率維持在6成到65%
- 中信金 posted after-tax consolidated earnings of NT$39.537 billion in the first half
- Up 10% year over year
- Cumulative earnings per share (EPS) stood at NT$1.96
- Comprehensive income reached NT$251.5 billion in the first half
- The financial holding company’s ROE was 16.29% in June last year
- ROE was 13.53% this June
- 台灣人壽 posted after-tax earnings of NT$10.276 billion in the first half
- Cumulative new-business premiums reached NT$64.1 billion in the first half of this year
- Up sharply by 139% from the same period last year
- The full-year new-business target was raised from the original NT$82 billion to more than NT$100 billion
- 台灣人壽 had a CSM balance of NT$164.3 billion at the start of this year

## Archives bureau presents original illustrations for the Duckling March picture book，showcasing values of diversity and inclusion

- Published: 2026-08-18T21:10:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608180301.aspx
- anchor: #n2068352
- Companies mentioned: 國發會檔案局、國家檔案館、中央社

Facts:
- 5 precious picture-book originals unveiled for the first time
- 展覽即日起至115年10月31日止

## Another earthquake hits Spanish tourist hub Granada，3 people slightly injured

- Published: 2026-08-18T21:09:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608180300.aspx
- anchor: #n2068353
- Companies mentioned: 格拉納達市、阿蘭布拉宮、西班牙國家地理局、安達魯西亞自治區、山斯、緊急服務部門、羅培茲、自治區政府、莫雷諾

Facts:
- Magnitude 4.8 earthquake
- The epicenter was in Alhendín，about 10 kilometers south of Granada
- Authorities received more than 50 calls reporting cracks and falling debris
- Magnitude 5.0 earthquake

## 台灣白 shoots just 26% as Jones Cup preliminary loss to U.S. puts advancement in jeopardy

- Published: 2026-08-18T21:08:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608180299.aspx
- anchor: #n2068354
- Companies mentioned: 台灣白、美國加州大學爾灣分校、張祐瑋、高國豪、劉耕灝、強森（Josiah Johnson）、約旦、馬來西亞

Facts:
- Lost 57-81 to 美國加州大學爾灣分校
- 張祐瑋’s 10 points were the team high
- 台灣白 shot just 28% from 2-point range
- Made 4 of 20 3-point attempts
- 美國加州大學爾灣分校 was led by 強森（Josiah Johnson），who scored a game-high 19 points

## 加拿大 seeks tariff deal with U.S. as talks enter final stretch，卡尼 faces mounting pressure

- Published: 2026-08-18T21:08:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608180298.aspx
- anchor: #n2068355
- Companies mentioned: 加拿大、美國、川普政府、英國廣播公司、葛里爾、勒布朗、卡尼、阿巴卡斯數據

Facts:
- 美國川普政府計劃對加拿大大幅加徵關稅的新措施將在19日生效，雙方談判進入最後緊鑼密鼓階段，加拿大力求在不到48小時內達成協議，以避免關稅懲罰。 英國廣播公司（BBC）報導，川普（Donald Trump）政府將對價值約200億美元或5%的自加拿大進口貨品加徵最高至50%的關稅，加拿大談判代表為了談定任何協議，已在華府待了1週。
- According to the latest poll by 加拿大 market research firm 阿巴卡斯數據（Abacus Data），74% of people in 加拿大 feel their households have already been affected by the trade dispute. However，36% would support new retaliatory tariffs against 美國，even if 加拿大’s economy might suffer further，while only 18% back concessions such as lifting the ban on sales of U.S. alcoholic beverages in exchange for tariff relief.
- According to the latest poll by 加拿大 market research firm 阿巴卡斯數據（Abacus Data），74% of people in 加拿大 feel their households have already been affected by the trade dispute. However，36% would support new retaliatory tariffs against 美國，even if 加拿大’s economy might suffer further，while only 18% back lifting

## Truck catches fire on elevated road in Taipei’s Shimin，driver escapes in time

- Published: 2026-08-18T21:07:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608180297.aspx
- anchor: #n2068349
- Companies mentioned: 台北市消防局

Facts:
- Authorities were alerted shortly before 7 p.m.
- The fire was extinguished at 7:32 p.m.

## Back-to-school rental rush in Poland，but rents fall rather than rise in major cities

- Published: 2026-08-18T21:06:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608180296.aspx
- anchor: #n2068350
- Companies mentioned: Business Insider Polska、Tabelaofert、Nieruchomosci-online.pl

Facts:
- Rent for studio apartments in the capital，Warsaw，fell 5.2%
- Highest average monthly rent was about 2,800 zlotys
- Studio apartment rents in Kraków also fell 4.1%
- Rents in Lublin fell 3.4%
- Rents in Łódź edged up 5.7%
- Rents in Poznan rose 4.0%
- Average monthly rent in Warsaw was about 1,400 zlotys
- The northern Polish city of Gdansk was about 1,300 zlotys
- Kraków and Wrocław were at 1,200 zlotys
- Rents for shared rooms in cities such as Katowice and Łódź were around 900 zlotys
- Monthly mortgage payments on a small studio in Warsaw are estimated at 3,000 zlotys
- About 27 in Kraków

## Singapore steps up anti-scam measures，requiring platforms to verify advertisers and restricting contact from strangers

- Published: 2026-08-18T21:05:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608180295.aspx
- anchor: #n2068351
- Companies mentioned: WhatsApp、Telegram、WeChat、Apple iMessage、Apple FaceTime、Google Messages、Google Meet、Facebook、Instagram、TikTok、Carousell、Facebook Marketplace、Facebook Business

Facts:
- Singapore，Southeast Asia’s 2nd-largest economy，lost more than US$2.8 billion to scams from 2020 through the first half of last year
- In 2025，Facebook，Instagram and TikTok accounted for about 30% of all scam cases
- Facebook alone accounted for about 18%

## “A Window into Taiwan’s Comics” opens in Tokyo，with iron window grilles transformed into paper book jackets

- Published: 2026-08-18T21:03:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202608180294.aspx
- anchor: #n2068348
- Companies mentioned: 淳久堂書店、magmabooks、東京堂書店、日本漫畫家協會、手塚製作公司、講談社、白泉社

Facts:
- 35 Taiwanese comics selected
- Attendees included 日本漫畫家協會 chair Machiko Satonaka，手塚製作公司 president Takayuki Matsutani，and representatives of 講談社，白泉社 and 12 other Japanese publishers
- Recently awarded the Silver Award at the 19th Japan International Manga Award
- The design incorporates “26，” representing 2026

## Children learn to create from nature；Taiwan Design Expo to showcase their work in September

- Published: 2026-08-18T20:58:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202608180293.aspx
- anchor: #n2068285
- Companies mentioned: 原住民族文化事业基金会、Pulima Kids、2026台湾设计展

Facts:
- 40 children
- Sept. 24 to Nov. 1

## 福建廈門拋對台12條 陸委會：公共工程非陸方可片面決定

- Published: 2026-08-18T20:58:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202608180292.aspx
- anchor: #n2068286
- Companies mentioned: 陸委會、中共中央台辦、國民黨

Facts:
- 十二 measures to promote cross-strait exchanges and cooperation
- Aim to have the main sea route open to traffic by the end of 2026

## 2 vehicles collide and overturn on southbound National Freeway 3 near Tongxiao，traffic backs up behind the crash

- Published: 2026-08-18T20:57:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608180291.aspx
- anchor: #n2068287
- Companies mentioned: 苗栗縣消防局、苑裡李綜合醫院、交通部高公局中區交控中心、國道警方

Facts:
- Emergency response to a crash at kilometer 145.5 on the southbound National Freeway 3
- Traffic backed up 2 kilometers
- 苗栗縣消防局 received a report at 5:21 p.m.
- The incident was still being handled at 7 p.m.

## 韓國瑜 slams 卓榮泰 for refusing to countersign： “Executive power does not outrank the Constitution”；行政院 says it has always abided by the Constitution and never abused its powers

- Published: 2026-08-18T22:54:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11157598
- anchor: #n2068684
- Companies mentioned: 行政院、立法院

行政院が野党版の法案に副署を拒否し、立法院長の韓國瑜が憲法の権威を強調して批判。行政院は憲法に基づく権限の行使と守護を主張。

## Was the collapse of Trump’s talks with Iran inevitable？Former U.S. ambassador scoffs：White House diplomatic plan was simply unworkable

- Published: 2026-08-18T22:45:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11157597
- anchor: #n2068685

Negotiations for a 60-day ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran collapsed, and a cargo ship was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz. A former U.S. ambassador in Amman criticized the Trump administration's foreign policy as “unrealistic.” Risks to energy supplies are rising.

## “If there’s money for a 10,000 cash handout，there can’t be no money for social housing！” 王婉諭 renews her attack：賴 government won’t even admit it fell short of its 130,000-unit target

- Published: 2026-08-18T22:38:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11157596
- anchor: #n2068686

時代力量 chair 王婉諭 criticized 賴清德’s government for its cash handout policy，saying social housing should be prioritized and questioning the government’s broken promises on budgets and land policy.

## Beijing Observer》Is economic czar Zhu Rongji the final echo of an era? Xi Jinping and the other Politburo Standing Committee members attend: decoding the political power behind the funeral

- Published: 2026-08-18T22:32:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11157482
- anchor: #n2068687

The body of former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji was cremated at Beijing’s Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery on Aug. 18. Xi Jinping and all other incumbent Politburo Standing Committee members attended the farewell, underscoring Zhu’s historic status as a symbol of the reform era.

## Jiang Chi-chen leads Taichung mayoral poll by just 6.7 percentage points; Huang Yang-ming flags key warning sign: no indication that Ho Hsin-chun can make a comeback

- Published: 2026-08-18T22:28:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11157584
- anchor: #n2068688
- Companies mentioned: 新台灣國策智庫、凱達格蘭基金會、風傳媒

A poll by 新台灣國策智庫 shows Kuomintang candidate Jiang Chi-chen leading Democratic Progressive Party candidate Ho Hsin-chun, 42.8% to 36.1%, a gap of 6.7 percentage points. Commentator Huang Yang-ming said that even with a sample skewed toward the pan-green camp, Ho would still struggle to turn things around, and the gap between her support and her perceived chances of winning is a warning sign.

## Cho Jung-tai again refuses to countersign bills passed by the Legislative Yuan in third reading; Han Kuo-yu issues stern warning: no matter how great the power of the government, it cannot exceed the Constitution

- Published: 2026-08-18T22:15:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11157590
- anchor: #n2068689

After Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan passed several bills, the Executive Yuan refused to countersign them. Legislative Yuan President Han Kuo-yu issued a stern warning, stressing that the Constitution takes precedence over executive power and the separation of powers must not be shaken.

## Kang Kang and his daughter take the stage aboard the Explorer Dream and get the whole crowd cheering, creating the “funniest cruise”; fall and winter sailings offer a travel fair exclusive: buy 4 nights, get 1 night free

- Published: 2026-08-18T22:06:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11157593
- anchor: #n2068690
- Companies mentioned: 麗星郵輪、大登旅行社、上順旅遊、永信旅行社、永業旅行社、良友旅行社、捷利旅行社、統一旅遊、翔順旅行社、新進旅行社、鳳凰旅遊、AsiaYo

Entertainer 康康 boarded 麗星郵輪's Explorer Dream for the first time with his family, offering live performances and comedy to create “the funniest cruise.” In conjunction with a travel fair, the company is running an autumn and winter route promotion: “Buy 4 nights, get 1 night free.”

## Engines roar across the Lanyang Plain as Qiyu joins forces with 紅馬車隊 to rally more than 60 luxury supercars for a bold eastbound drive, unveiling the mystery of the Arabian Palace

- Published: 2026-08-18T21:52:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11157594
- anchor: #n2068691
- Companies mentioned: 奇裕汽車、紅馬車隊、TCar

Qiyu Supercars and 紅馬車隊 co-hosted an eastbound supercar rally, bringing more than 60 luxury cars together at the Arabian Palace in Toucheng, Yilan, and showcasing Taiwan’s thriving supercar culture. The event also strengthened trust and camaraderie among car enthusiasts and promoted charitable initiatives.

## Kuomintang on notice! Interior Ministry flags party officials who have failed to submit “proof of having renounced Chinese nationality for 10 years”; re-election required by deadline

- Published: 2026-08-18T21:51:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11157583
- anchor: #n2068537
- Companies mentioned: 中国国民党、中華民族致公党、新華労働党、経済党、台湾人民党、更生党、台湾国民党

The Ministry of the Interior said 5 elected officials from 4 parties, including the Kuomintang, failed to meet the requirement of having been registered residents in Taiwan for 10 years after renouncing Chinese nationality. They must stand for re-election by the deadline or their registrations will be revoked. The ministry also released party financial disclosures for 2025.

## Is Lai Ching-te’s call for a universal 10,000 cash handout driven by ulterior motives? Huang Yang-ming reveals the DPP’s “intent”: it is as clear as Sima Zhao’s intentions

- Published: 2026-08-18T21:50:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11157539
- anchor: #n2068538

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## Yemeni rebels claim attack in the Red Sea, dispatching drones to target Saudi oil refineries

- Published: 2026-08-18T21:50:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11157585
- anchor: #n2068539
- Companies mentioned: Saudi Aramco

Yemen's Houthi rebels attacked a Saudi oil refinery with drones. Tensions in the Middle East are escalating, increasing risks to energy supplies.

## Which of the Blue, Green and White camps is best at raising revenue and cutting spending? Latest party financial reports released; this is the only one that “didn’t lose money”

- Published: 2026-08-18T21:43:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11157573
- anchor: #n2068540

The Ministry of the Interior released party financial reports for year 114, with 72 parties completing their filings. Of the Blue, Green and White parties, only the Taiwan People’s Party reported a surplus of 46.85 million yuan, giving it an edge in financial management.

## Pledging to buy Taiwan’s agricultural and fishery products, Xiamen rolls out “12 measures to benefit Taiwan”! The Mainland Affairs Council’s 71-character response conveys goodwill, gently referring to the other side as “the mainland authorities”

- Published: 2026-08-18T21:24:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11157586
- anchor: #n2068541

Xiamen, in China's Fujian province, announced “12 measures to benefit Taiwan” to strengthen transport and economic ties with Kinmen. Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council responded mildly, referring to China as “the mainland side.”

## 300 aircraft ready? Chinese media claim J-20s can “reach Japan in 15 minutes”; retired general reveals the real battlefield threat: targeting the “brains in the sky”

- Published: 2026-08-18T21:21:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11157557
- anchor: #n2068542

With China reportedly deploying more than 300 fifth-generation stealth fighters, the J-20, retired military officer 栗正傑 said the real threat lies not in high-speed approaches over Japan, but in air-superiority operations targeting “the brains in the sky,” such as airborne early-warning and refueling aircraft.

## Peru plans to add 12 F-16V fighters, accelerating replacement of older French and Russian models, but faces one major obstacle: a lack of funds

- Published: 2026-08-18T21:20:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11157580
- anchor: #n2068543
- Companies mentioned: ロックヒード・マーティン

Peru is considering an additional purchase of 12 F-16V fighter jets. The goal is to replace aging aircraft and strengthen its military, but financial difficulties are the biggest challenge.

## Could the memory industry be roaring back after a correction? Lu Xingzhi’s 6-character response: keep watching capital spending and inventory changes in the second half of the year

- Published: 2026-08-18T21:17:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11157491
- anchor: #n2068544
- Companies mentioned: SKハイニクス、インテル、台積電、アップル

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## “Taiwan only won the first half of the AI arms race.” Huang Shanshan warns of what comes next: The war is just beginning

- Published: 2026-08-18T20:55:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11157550
- anchor: #n2068288
- Companies mentioned: OpenAI、Anthropic、Google、DeepSeek、台積電、聯電

Taiwan People's Party legislator Huang Shanshan said global AI competition has shifted from performance to price and adoption. Taiwan leads in hardware but lags in business applications, facing a crisis of “winning the first half and losing the second.”

## No steering wheel, no pedals! Tesla Cybercab could hit the road as early as August, offering test rides to employees in Austin, Texas

- Published: 2026-08-18T20:30:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11157554
- anchor: #n2068289

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## 15 people indicted in 中聯 tainted cooking oil case! Huang Kuo-chang: Lai Ching-te said “hold people accountable without leniency”—which Green official took responsibility?

- Published: 2026-08-18T20:17:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11157540
- anchor: #n2068290
- Companies mentioned: 中聯、台灣民眾黨、風傳媒

Taichung prosecutors indicted 15 people in connection with 中聯's carcinogenic oil case. 黃國昌 criticized the government for failing to hold senior officials accountable and said political trust had been lost.

## The economy is doing well and everyone gets 10,000, “yet Taiwanese feel nothing”? Ogasawara Yoshiyuki reveals 1 poll and is stunned to find election theory failing

- Published: 2026-08-18T20:05:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11157564
- anchor: #n2068291
- Companies mentioned: 台湾主計総處、美麗島電子報

Japanese political scientist 小笠原欣幸 analyzed how perceptions diverge according to people's economic outlook and party preference, despite Taiwan's 11.05% economic growth rate and a universal payout of ¥10,000. He said traditional electoral theories may not apply in Taiwan.

## Joeman’s “female influencer tenant” has had enough! Naomi admits she had an ambiguous relationship with him and lived in his apartment for 2 years; her hotel work was also true

- Published: 2026-08-18T20:02:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11157570
- anchor: #n2068292

Naomi, a female influencer who had been denied as a former partner of popular Taiwanese YouTuber Joeman, spoke out for the first time. She acknowledged an ambiguous relationship but denied having an affair or living together.

## Debuted less than a year ago! “Smiling goddess” Kim Tae-hee goes from Korean fame to Taiwan, drawing huge crowds at a Taichung department store

- Published: 2026-08-18T20:02:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11157161
- anchor: #n2068293

Korean cheerleader Kim Tae-hee shot to fame in Taiwan in less than a year after her debut, thanks to her sweet smile and energetic cheering. On the 16th, she served as a one-day store manager for a sunglasses brand in Taichung, drawing a large crowd of fans and showcasing her international popularity.

## 台中發光隊+1 盧秀燕、建設局長認養路燈成公園新亮點

- Published: 2026-08-18T20:01:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11157562
- anchor: #n2068294

Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen and Public Works Bureau Director Chen Da-tian were the first to adopt streetlights, promoting the “Light a Thousand Lamps, Illuminate a City” initiative. By the end of July, 1,163 lights had been adopted, a record high, showcasing the results of municipal leadership and public participation.

## 〈財報〉百度AI轉型愈燒愈兇！Q2淨利暴跌近七成 營收連五季下滑

- Published: 2026-08-18T23:00:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6580652
- anchor: #n2068623
- Companies mentioned: 字節跳動、阿里巴巴、Moonshot AI、愛奇藝、輝達

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## U.S. stocks premarket: Oil prices and Treasury yields both weigh on markets! Major indexes open lower, with semiconductor stocks hardest hit

- Published: 2026-08-18T22:40:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6580617
- anchor: #n2068624
- Companies mentioned: CG Asset Management、Yardeni Research、St. James’s Place、Jefferies、Home Depot、Tesla、Micron、SK Hynix、Nvidia

U.S. stocks fell on the 18th as rising oil prices amid escalating Middle East tensions and a sharp jump in Treasury yields weighed on major indexes. Semiconductor shares were hit particularly hard, and risk aversion strengthened, especially among technology stocks.

## Jane Street posts a $15 billion loss in July, exposing risks as the line between market makers and hedge funds disappears

- Published: 2026-08-18T22:00:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6580562
- anchor: #n2068476
- Companies mentioned: Citadel Securities、Situational Awareness、Anthropic、摩根大通

Jane Street posted a massive $15 billion loss in July, raising questions about the blending of market-making operations and directional risk. The episode is emblematic of increasingly blurred boundaries between roles in the financial industry.

## Global bond-market turmoil widens! 10-year Treasury yield surges to 4.75%, a 19-month high

- Published: 2026-08-18T21:50:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6580670
- anchor: #n2068477
- Companies mentioned: BMO Capital Markets

The yield on 10-year U.S. Treasury notes reached 4.75%, its highest level in 19 months. Inflation concerns and worsening Middle East tensions are behind the rise, which is spreading across global bond markets.

## Automatically switches for users under 18! OpenAI launches a teen version of ChatGPT

- Published: 2026-08-18T21:40:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6580638
- anchor: #n2068478

OpenAI introduced a “teen version of ChatGPT” for users aged 13–17. It automatically switches modes based on age detection and strengthens learning support and parental controls, addressing concerns about AI's effects on children.

## Should interest rates be raised or not? Bond market challenges the Federal Reserve

- Published: 2026-08-18T21:30:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6580571
- anchor: #n2068479
- Companies mentioned: 聯邦準備制度、Bianco Research

A “betting against” phenomenon has emerged in Wall Street financial markets. Although analysts consider a Federal Reserve rate hike in September unlikely, the bond market is signaling expectations of a hike. The 30-year Treasury yield hit its highest level since 2007, reflecting concerns about inflation and economic shocks.

## Taiwan’s AI application intensity falls, the only decline among 4 Asian markets; TAITRA: AI will move beyond production lines and into the physical world

- Published: 2026-08-18T21:12:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6580632
- anchor: #n2068480
- Companies mentioned: 外貿協會

外貿協會 Chairman James Huang said that although Taiwan is a major AI hardware hub, its AI application intensity was the only one to decline among 4 Asian markets. Taiwan is now “a giant in hardware, a dwarf in applications,” mainly because businesses lack clear demand for applications.

## Fed 9月升息機率掉至3成！「月配息」「主動選債」成熱搜 00985D受益人數飆升23.5%

- Published: 2026-08-18T21:11:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6580631
- anchor: #n2068481
- Companies mentioned: ベライド、BlackRock、貝萊德

Easing U.S. inflation lowered the probability of a Federal Reserve rate hike in September to 30%. In response, the number of beneficiaries in the high-yield bond ETF “00985D” rose 23.5%, signaling growing market interest.

## Nvidia’s edge goes beyond GPUs! AI moat extends to Wall Street, with capital becoming a new weapon

- Published: 2026-08-18T21:01:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6580630
- anchor: #n2068223
- Companies mentioned: Nvidia、AMD、Google、OpenAI、SoftBank、SB Energy、高盛、Apollo、Blackstone、BlackRock、Cerebras、Anthropic

With its formidable financial strength, Nvidia is extending its AI moat from GPUs into finance. A $500 billion financing plan and $105 billion in support commitments are strengthening its leading position in the AI ecosystem.

## 乾瞻科技搶AI晶片市場 上半年新增授權案大增8成

- Published: 2026-08-18T20:50:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6580619
- anchor: #n2068224

乾瞻科技 (7898-TW) saw the number of new IP licenses in the first half of this year rise 80% year over year amid demand for AI infrastructure. Data center-related licenses accounted for 88%, as the company expands in North America, Japan and South Korea.

## Consumers seek discounts and resist price hikes as UK grocery inflation falls to 2-year low

- Published: 2026-08-18T20:50:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6580495
- anchor: #n2068225
- Companies mentioned: Ocado、Lidl、Sainsbury's、Tesco、Asda

UK grocery inflation fell to 2.1%, its lowest level in 2 years. Consumers are increasingly seeking discounts, while unusually high temperatures have driven a sharp rise in demand for frozen treats and sunscreen.

## 〈Lianjun earnings call〉“Shortage” to define AI optical communications supply chain in coming years; COSA lines at full capacity as expansion continues

- Published: 2026-08-18T20:47:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6580618
- anchor: #n2068226
- Companies mentioned: 捷敏-KY(6525-TW)、源傑

Optical communications stock 聯鈞 (3450-TW) held an earnings call today. General Manager Song Tianzeng said shortages will persist across the AI optical communications supply chain. COSA capacity is rapidly expanding to meet demand, with capital expenditure reaching NT$1.6 billion.

## WPG sees stronger second half, estimates memory shortage will last at least through first half of next year

- Published: 2026-08-18T20:39:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6580616
- anchor: #n2068227
- Companies mentioned: SK hynix

WPG Holdings sees AI and memory shortages driving demand, expects revenue to grow in the third quarter and the second half to outperform the first half, and forecasts that memory supply shortages will continue at least through the first half of 2025. This is an important outlook from a major Taiwanese semiconductor distributor.

## Iran says it will continue blocking Strait of Hormuz unless U.S. fulfills terms of agreement

- Published: 2026-08-18T20:20:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6580558
- anchor: #n2068228

Iran announced it would continue the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz unless the United States meets the terms of the interim talks in June. This has major implications for international energy supplies and geopolitical stability.

## 禾伸堂 reports July net profit up 2 times year over year, EPS of NT$1.39

- Published: 2026-08-18T20:16:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6580570
- anchor: #n2068229

Holy Stone reported July net profit of NT$230 million, up 206% year over year. The increase was driven by rising demand for MLCCs used in AI server power supplies.

## 和亞智慧科技 focuses on semiconductor, optical and unmanned vehicle applications, plans September listing on the emerging stock market

- Published: 2026-08-18T20:15:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6580563
- anchor: #n2068230
- Companies mentioned: 迅得、台亞半導體

和亞智慧科技 received OTC approval and plans to list on the emerging stock market in September. The company focuses on semiconductors, optics and unmanned vehicles, with AI algorithms as its core technology, and is showing strong growth momentum.

## 儒鴻下半年審慎樂觀 毛利率拚持穩3成以上

- Published: 2026-08-18T20:09:35+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6580559
- anchor: #n2068231

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## NDC leads 46 startups eastward! Tokyo hub expands operations on the 20th, linking Taiwan, Japan and U.S. AI and semiconductor ecosystems

- Published: 2026-08-18T20:07:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6580547
- anchor: #n2068232
- Companies mentioned: 三菱商事、三井集團、京瓷集團、伊藤忠商社、Sony、大和生技創投、SRI Ventures、台積電

NDC Minister Yeh Chun-hsien led 46 Taiwanese startups to Tokyo and announced that Startup Island TAIWAN’s Tokyo hub would expand operations on August 20, strengthening ecosystem ties among Taiwan, Japan and the U.S. in AI and semiconductors.

## Lai Ching-te: Use carbon fee system as an incentive to cut emissions and help industries upgrade; pursue net-zero transition with three principles

- Published: 2026-08-18T20:05:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6580555
- anchor: #n2068233

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te announced industry support measures using a carbon-pricing system to help achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. He emphasized a transition based on the twin pillars of digitalization and green development, along with financial support, to strengthen the international competitiveness of Taiwan's industries.

## アストリス・アドバイザリー・ジャパン株式会社 issues an update report on アズワン株式会社’s 1Q results for the fiscal year ending March 2027 (securities code: 7476)

- Published: 2026-08-18T23:37:54+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000181809.html
- anchor: #n2068864
- Companies mentioned: アストリス・アドバイザリー・ジャパン株式会社、アズワン株式会社

Facts:
- Founded on June 1, 1962

## Enjoy the sea, stay by the lakeside, and travel your own way as a family. The “Makino MegRia” circular-tour and stay project connecting Obama and Takashima gets underway

- Published: 2026-08-18T23:35:24+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000187635.html
- anchor: #n2068865
- Companies mentioned: Makino MegRia、合同会社のみち、遊幸丸、福井うろこ屋

Facts:
- 遊幸丸 is a fishing boat that has operated in Wakasa Bay for 25 years

## AI coaching app “A Notebook for Talking to Yourself” visualizes “values” in 8 colors｜Compatible with iPhone and Android

- Published: 2026-08-18T23:28:53+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000187733.html
- anchor: #n2068801
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Rin、ギャラップ、エルサレム・ヘブライ大学、EU圏、欧州社会調査（ESS）

Facts:
- The iOS version launched on the App Store in July 2026, followed by the Android version on Google Play in August
- The app comprises 8 axes (contribution/helpfulness; freedom/flexibility; challenge/achievement; enjoyment; growth/learning; stability/security; sincerity/trust; and connection) and 16 types derived from them
- A large-scale validation of the revised version (Schwartz & Cieciuch, 2021) replicated the circular ordering of values using data from 53,472 people across 49 cultural groups.

## [Original research] Does AI role-play really provide effective training?

- Published: 2026-08-18T23:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000077.000012053.html
- anchor: #n2068749
- Companies mentioned: コグニティ株式会社、AIロープレ6社

Facts:
- AI responses are 77% longer than those of human role-play partners
- AI conveys about 2.7 times as much information at a time
- Data from 15 sales meetings and role-play sessions between people
- Data from 9 AI role-play sessions

## Kawachinagano’s last all-you-can-eat yakitori!! “焼き鳥ランド河内長野” closes for good!! All-you-can-eat yakitori in Kawachinagano will be gone after August 31. A closing appreciation sale will also be held, with drinks at special prices!!

- Published: 2026-08-18T23:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000287.000104470.html
- anchor: #n2068748
- Companies mentioned: 焼き鳥ランド河内長野、Hot Pepper

Facts:
- All-you-can-eat authentic yakitori for 3,300 yen
- More than 60 varieties are available in the all-you-can-eat menu
- Closing on Tuesday, August 31, 2026

## Yamatokoriyama’s last all-you-can-eat yakitori!! “焼き鳥ランド大和郡山” closes for good!! As a final appreciation sale, all-you-can-eat yakitori will be 10% off. All-you-can-eat yakitori in Yamatokoriyama will be gone after August 31.

- Published: 2026-08-18T23:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000285.000104470.html
- anchor: #n2068750
- Companies mentioned: 焼き鳥ランド大和郡山、焼き鳥ランド、株式会社C-HUNDRED

Facts:
- Aug. 31
- Draft beer: 290 yen
- Highball: 150 yen
- Lemon sour: 150 yen
- Wine sour, 150 yen
- Soft drinks: 100 yen