AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-18 21:00–24:00 JST｜Page 1 of 2https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.htmlOne 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.en Wildfires in Belgium remain uncontrolled; firefighting efforts will continue for several weekshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068867https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068867Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:44:29 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA As China-Japan ties worsen, Hong Kong chain 日本城 changes its name to 真好城https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068802https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068802Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:26:27 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Online-only banks narrow cumulative losses; LINE Bank posts profits for 7 straight monthshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068754https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068754Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:23:25 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNACumulative losses at Taiwan's online-only banks are shrinking, with LINE Bank posting profits for 7 consecutive months as the industry overall stabilizes. 范國宸開轟2安2打點 悍將擊敗桃猿近期2連勝https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068752https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068752Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:19:23 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA In response to Han Kuo-yu, DPP says legislative majority cannot trample the Constitution to move forwardhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068753https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068753Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:19:20 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Drought and heat waves worsen; Germany's grain harvest this year could fall 7% below historical levelshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068751https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068751Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:09:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Daily Cash 539 draw No. 115200: 3 jackpot-winning ticketshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068747https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068747Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:05:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Lai Ching-te backs Lin Kuo-chang at a party officials' meeting, hoping Yilan will play a key role in the electionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068744https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068744Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:03:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Lotto draw No. 115080: no jackpot winnerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068745https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068745Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:03:10 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Lions break through against Huang Tzu-peng in the 6th; Lin Tzu-hao's grand slam leads team past the Hawkshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068746https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068746Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:01:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 瓊斯盃藍少甫砍18分 台灣藍仍不敵韓國https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068683https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068683Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:59:05 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Loans by state-run banks to small and medium-sized enterprises surged NT$402.6 billion in the first half, a record for the periodhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068618https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068618Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:56:03 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA E Ink: Tokyo Station to test a full-color electronic paper displayhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068619https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068619Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:56:01 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA US-Iran impasse keeps oil prices high; US stocks open lower, with the Nasdaq down 1.12%https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068620https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068620Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:51:59 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Hornet attack on cable car in Busan, South Korea, leaves more than 10 injured, including 5 Taiwanesehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068621https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068621Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:50:57 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo remains uncontrolled; WHO chief warns of risk of spreadhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068622https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068622Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:48:55 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Innolux seeks to expand into FoPLP; Hung Chin-yang says it will not be replaced so easilyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068615https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068615Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:46:52 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 韓職王彥程單局被敲5安失3分 吞個人本季第5敗https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068616https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068616Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:45:50 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 回應韓國瑜 政院：不副署違憲法案就是捍衛憲政https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068617https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068617Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:45:48 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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 financehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068614https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068614Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:43:46 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taiwanese food tour stops in Seoul; diners sample Indigenous flavors at 「黑白大廚」https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068609https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068609Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:38:44 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 農業部 launches first competition to promote animal welfare among elementary school studentshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068608https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068608Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:32:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Lin Chia-lung meets new president of 日總, praises closer Taiwan-Japan tieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068606https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068606Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:25:37 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 中國海警 intrudes into waters near Dongsha; Coast Guard vessel 雲林艦 shadows and monitors it, broadcasts warnings and drives it awayhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068607https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068607Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:24:35 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 友鋮 enters 富豪汽車 EX60 supply chain; waterproof bolts to enter mass production in the second half of the yearhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068604https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068604Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:21:33 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNASpecial 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. Man in New Taipei's Sanchong district arrested for repeatedly striking stray cat with hammer; faces up to 2 years in prisonhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068603https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068603Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:19:31 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 行政院 refuses to countersign bills passed by the Legislature; 韓國瑜 says constitutional order is underminedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068602https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068602Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:09:28 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 以色列空襲敘利亞基地 美國特使批不必要升高情勢https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068598https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068598Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:06:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 鴻海 expands overseas footprint, increases capital in Vietnam and buys land in Mexicohttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068597https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068597Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:05:37 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 亞光 sends samples of humanoid robot lenses; CPO components may contribute to results next yearhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068536https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068536Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:57:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 外交部 hosts legislators from 加拿大西北特區省, hopes to deepen clean-energy cooperationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068472https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068472Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:55:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 15 people indicted in 中聯油脂 case; 4 senior executives held incommunicado in custody in successionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068473https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068473Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:55:20 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taiwan Lottery draw No. 115080https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068474https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068474Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:51:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan 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. 印尼規模7.7地震增至70死 流離失所及受傷人數暴增https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068475https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068475Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:49:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA OpenAI rolls out ChatGPT for teens; parents to be notified of high-risk conversationshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068470https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068470Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:46:13 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taiwan Lottery 539 draw No. 115200https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068471https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068471Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:45:11 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Puma Shen proposes youth policies; Taipei City says funding sources should be specifiedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068466https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068466Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:34:09 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 大同 pursues AIDC opportunities, in no rush to develop headquarters landhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068467https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068467Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:33:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Chinese hot-pot skewer chain expands into Japan, falsely claims congratulations from Yuzuru Hanyu and Yukio Hatoyamahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068468https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068468Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:33:05 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Lakers’ Change of Ownership Rekindles Buss Family Feud，Woman at the Helm Fights to Stop Siblings From Selling Shareshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068404https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068404Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:27:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 中信金：淨值上半年增近60% 股利配發率維持6成https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068356https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068356Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:18:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Archives bureau presents original illustrations for the Duckling March picture book，showcasing values of diversity and inclusionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068352https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068352Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:10:58 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Another earthquake hits Spanish tourist hub Granada，3 people slightly injuredhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068353https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068353Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:09:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 台灣白 shoots just 26% as Jones Cup preliminary loss to U.S. puts advancement in jeopardyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068354https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068354Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:08:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 加拿大 seeks tariff deal with U.S. as talks enter final stretch，卡尼 faces mounting pressurehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068355https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068355Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:08:51 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Truck catches fire on elevated road in Taipei’s Shimin，driver escapes in timehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068349https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068349Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:07:49 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Back-to-school rental rush in Poland，but rents fall rather than rise in major citieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068350https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068350Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:06:47 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Singapore steps up anti-scam measures，requiring platforms to verify advertisers and restricting contact from strangershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068351https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068351Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:05:45 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA “A Window into Taiwan’s Comics” opens in Tokyo，with iron window grilles transformed into paper book jacketshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068348https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068348Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:03:43 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Children learn to create from nature；Taiwan Design Expo to showcase their work in Septemberhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068285https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068285Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:58:41 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 福建廈門拋對台12條 陸委會：公共工程非陸方可片面決定https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068286https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068286Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:58:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 2 vehicles collide and overturn on southbound National Freeway 3 near Tongxiao，traffic backs up behind the crashhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068287https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068287Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:57:36 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 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 powershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068684https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068684Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:54:46 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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 unworkablehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068685https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068685Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:45:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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 targethttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068686https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068686Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:38:31 +0900Taiwan風傳媒時代力量 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 funeralhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068687https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068687Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:32:10 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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 comebackhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068688https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068688Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:28:07 +0900Taiwan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 Constitutionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068689https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068689Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:15:23 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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 freehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068690https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068690Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:06:50 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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 Palacehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068691https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068691Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:52:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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 deadlinehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068537https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068537Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:51:38 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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 intentionshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068538https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068538Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:50:55 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Yemeni rebels claim attack in the Red Sea, dispatching drones to target Saudi oil refinerieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068539https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068539Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:50:21 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068540https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068540Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:43:25 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068541https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068541Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:24:05 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068542https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068542Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:21:32 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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 fundshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068543https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068543Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:20:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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 yearhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068544https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068544Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:17:26 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 “Taiwan only won the first half of the AI arms race.” Huang Shanshan warns of what comes next: The war is just beginninghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068288https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068288Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:55:13 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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, Texashttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068289https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068289Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:30:44 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 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?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068290https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068290Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:17:25 +0900Taiwan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 failinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068291https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068291Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:05:32 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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 truehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068292https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068292Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:02:26 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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 storehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068293https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068293Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:02:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068294https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068294Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:01:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068623https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068623Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:00:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網 U.S. stocks premarket: Oil prices and Treasury yields both weigh on markets! Major indexes open lower, with semiconductor stocks hardest hithttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068624https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068624Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:40:26 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網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 disappearshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068476https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068476Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:00:07 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網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 highhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068477https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068477Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:50:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網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 ChatGPThttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068478https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068478Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:40:05 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網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 Reservehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068479https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068479Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:30:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網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 worldhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068480https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068480Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:12:56 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網外貿協會 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%https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068481https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068481Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:11:40 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網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 weaponhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068223https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068223Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:01:28 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網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https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068224https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068224Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:50:20 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網乾瞻科技 (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 lowhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068225https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068225Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:50:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網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 continueshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068226https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068226Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:47:53 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網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 yearhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068227https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068227Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:39:27 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網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 agreementhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068228https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068228Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:20:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網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$1.39https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068229https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068229Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:16:12 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網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 markethttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068230https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068230Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:15:07 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網和亞智慧科技 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https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068231https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068231Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:09:35 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網 NDC leads 46 startups eastward! Tokyo hub expands operations on the 20th, linking Taiwan, Japan and U.S. AI and semiconductor ecosystemshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068232https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068232Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:07:15 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網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 principleshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068233https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068233Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:05:20 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網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)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068864https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068864Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:37:54 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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 underwayhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068865https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068865Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:35:24 +0900JapanPR TIMES AI coaching app “A Notebook for Talking to Yourself” visualizes “values” in 8 colors｜Compatible with iPhone and Androidhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068801https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068801Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:28:53 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Original research] Does AI role-play really provide effective training?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068749https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068749Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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!!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068748https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068748Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068750https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-21/index-en.html#n2068750Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES