AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-19 00:00–03:00 JSThttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-00/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 32 items from 5 sources; Japan, 7 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en Why are front-facing headshots always chosen as memorial portraits after someone dies? There is more to choosing a photo than meets the eye, and many families only learn this the first time.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-00/index-en.html#n2073591https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-00/index-en.html#n2073591Wed, 19 Aug 2026 02:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Ghost Month isn't just for warding off evil spirits! Expert reveals the key to replenishing your wealth during the Ghost Festival: Get these 2 steps right, and your fortune will prosper through year-end.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-00/index-en.html#n2073592https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-00/index-en.html#n2073592Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:10:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Fortune-teller 王昆山 introduced 2 methods for “borrowing yin to turn it into wealth” during the Ghost Festival. He proposed rituals to harness the yin energy of Ghost Month to boost wealth luck, drawing attention. 張凌赫田曦薇《逐玉》輸了！陸劇「先婚後愛CP」TOP10冠軍是他們：從互相利用到離不開彼此，越追越上癮https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-00/index-en.html#n2069060https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-00/index-en.html#n2069060Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Has the leading indicator for Taiwan stocks been found? Ruan Muhua reveals “Wednesday's key” in one sentence: Watch whether this index can hold its monthly moving average.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-00/index-en.html#n2069061https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-00/index-en.html#n2069061Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:47:56 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Financial expert Ruan Muhua says the key to Taiwan stocks' direction is not the weighted index, but whether the OTC index can hold its 379-point monthly moving average, an important indicator for judging short-term fund momentum. Could having too many stocks be a hidden time bomb? Ruan Muhua reveals a “core + satellite” strategy that uses 21 indicators to screen for promising stocks.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-00/index-en.html#n2069062https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-00/index-en.html#n2069062Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:45:38 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan investment expert Ruan Muhua proposes a “core + satellite” investment strategy that uses 21 indicators to select quality stocks and avoid the hidden risks of holding too many stocks. The approach prioritizes quality over quantity. Can “raising your labor insurance salary” before retirement bring a bigger pension? Expert recommends a “10-year plan”: A one-time 100% increase will be investigated.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-00/index-en.html#n2069063https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-00/index-en.html#n2069063Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:38:30 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A sharp increase in labor insurance salary before retirement is unlikely to significantly raise pension benefits. Labor insurance expert 張秘書 recommends gradual increases under a 10-year plan and warns that temporary adjustments may trigger an investigation. What should you do when stocks surge and plunge? Ruan Muhua reveals a lifesaving rule for retail investors: It's easier to get rich slowly than to get poor quickly.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-00/index-en.html#n2069064https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-00/index-en.html#n2069064Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:33:35 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan investment expert 阮慕驊 urged investors not to be swayed by sharp stock price swings and stressed the importance of “getting rich slowly.” His remarks have drawn attention as a warning to individual investors. US military shifts an aircraft carrier from the western Pacific to fight Iran! Writer laments: AIT's “guardian deity photo” can't overcome the reality of ammunition shortages.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-00/index-en.html#n2069065https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-00/index-en.html#n2069065Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:20:27 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) released photos of a joint patrol by Taiwan and U.S. coast guard vessels, underscoring U.S. support for Taiwan. Meanwhile, a U.S. aircraft carrier has been redeployed to the Middle East, leaving a defense gap in the Western Pacific. Is a sea of red across Taiwan stocks a precursor to a crash? Expert reveals signs of a financial crisis: Run only when fundamentals collapse.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-00/index-en.html#n2069066https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-00/index-en.html#n2069066Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:13:42 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan's stock market suffered a sharp but temporary decline. Experts said it was a technical correction, not a panic, as the underlying economic fundamentals remain sound. ET Poll: Is Changhua about to change hands? Chen Suyue leads steadily with 36% support; the gap with Wei Pingzheng revealed.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-00/index-en.html#n2068933https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-00/index-en.html#n2068933Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:17:25 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The 2026 Changhua County magistrate election has entered its final sprint. An ETtoday poll shows Chen Suyue leading Wei Pingzheng by 17 percentage points, with 36.4% support, but nearly three in ten voters remain undecided, leaving the race uncertain. Eclat Textile earnings briefing: Apparel momentum heats up! Q2 revenue hits NT$10.086 billion, a 16-quarter high, with EPS of NT$5.66! Hung Jui-ting is “deeply optimistic” about the first half of 2027.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-00/index-en.html#n2068934https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-00/index-en.html#n2068934Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:16:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Apparel maker Eclat Textile posted Q2 revenue of NT$10.086 billion, a 16-quarter high, while EPS rose more than 150% year over year. General Manager Hung Jui-ting is deeply optimistic about the first half of 2027, citing stronger apparel momentum and the benefits of vertical integration. Can Taiwan stock market highs and lows be predicted? Ruan Muhua reveals a major finding: The trend in “this index” is key.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-00/index-en.html#n2068935https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-00/index-en.html#n2068935Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:13:18 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Financial expert Ruan Muhua has found that divergence between the equal-weighted index and the weighted index can predict highs in Taiwan stocks, and that lows in the equal-weighted index never lag those in the weighted index, an important consideration for investment decisions. Facing a price-cutting war by Chinese manufacturers, Eclat is accelerating its dual transformation in automation and AI, targeting gross margins above 30%. Its new Indonesia plant is set to begin mass production in Q4 2027.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-00/index-en.html#n2068936https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-00/index-en.html#n2068936Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:11:21 +0900Taiwan風傳媒儒鴻 is responding to China's overcapacity and price competition by boosting production efficiency through automation and AI, aiming to maintain a gross margin of more than 30%. Mass production at its new Indonesia factory, scheduled for 2027 Q4, is also moving ahead. Guangyu earnings briefing: AI server shipments ramp up in October, with full-year revenue targeting double-digit growth; AI components and AFM to take over next year.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-00/index-en.html#n2068937https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-00/index-en.html#n2068937Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:01:38 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 輝達被市場錯殺了？美銀稱股價最多低估五成 上看350美元https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-00/index-en.html#n2073531https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-00/index-en.html#n2073531Wed, 19 Aug 2026 02:00:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網A U.S. bank said shares of Nvidia may be undervalued by as much as 50% because of excessive concerns about the risks of its AI ecosystem investments. It said this presents an investment opportunity and set a price target of $350. After more than 40 years in China, Nokia still can't beat local rivals! It will shut almost all its sites by year-end.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-00/index-en.html#n2073532https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-00/index-en.html#n2073532Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:30:09 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Nokia is scaling back more than 40 years of operations in China, planning to close nearly all its sites by the end of 2025 and lay off most of its employees. The rise of local companies has made it harder for foreign firms to compete. The “buy hardware, dump software” trade fails! The AI investment boom enters a phase where stocks “go their separate ways.”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-00/index-en.html#n2069000https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-00/index-en.html#n2069000Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:00:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The AI-related trading strategy of “buy hardware, sell software” has unraveled, with semiconductor and software stocks moving apart. The market has shifted to a phase focused on individual companies. How should the NT$ ten-thousand cash handout be spent? Cathay SITE recommends “stocks for growth, bonds to reduce volatility” to build wealth.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-00/index-en.html#n2069001https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-00/index-en.html#n2069001Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:57:56 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網 Pure-play online banks' losses improve! LINE Bank posts profits for 7 straight months, while Rakuten cuts capital and sharply reduces cumulative losses.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-00/index-en.html#n2069002https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-00/index-en.html#n2069002Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:50:28 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Taiwan's 3 digital-only banks are showing signs of improvement after more than 5 years in operation. LINE Bank has posted profits for 7 consecutive months, while 楽天銀行 has sharply reduced its accumulated losses through financial restructuring. The developments point to digital finance entering a period of maturity. The truth about AI's cash burn revealed! Nine major tech companies still have $3 trillion in commitments off the books.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-00/index-en.html#n2069003https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-00/index-en.html#n2069003Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:30:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網It has emerged that 9 major U.S. AI-related companies have about $3 trillion in AI-related off-balance-sheet liabilities not listed in their financial statements. This suggests that actual capital concentration is higher than it appears, posing a significant risk for investors. AI bulls, beware! ECB economist warns a stock market correction may be unavoidable.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-00/index-en.html#n2068871https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-00/index-en.html#n2068871Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Economists at the European Central Bank warned that the surge in U.S. and European stock markets driven by AI enthusiasm is likely to be corrected in the future. Lessons from past technological revolutions suggest that excessive optimism and the spread of risk could lead to a market correction. CTBC Financial earnings briefing: Taiwan Life sharply raises its full-year FYP target to above one hundred billion; holding company's adjusted EPS reaches NT$3.97.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-00/index-en.html#n2068872https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-00/index-en.html#n2068872Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:45:01 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網中信金控旗下台灣人壽因IFRS 17會計變革與商品策略成功，上半年獲利年增42%，初年度保費飆升139%，全年目標上修至破千億，調整後EPS達3.97元，顯示其強勁成長動能與資本效率。 〈財報〉記憶體荒殺傷力太強！小米Q2淨利暴跌逾四成 手機出貨驟減近三成https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-00/index-en.html#n2068873https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-00/index-en.html#n2068873Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:30:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網 Trump posts map marking the Strait of Hormuz as “new US territory.”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-00/index-en.html#n2068874https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-00/index-en.html#n2068874Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:13:54 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Former U.S. President Trump posted a map labeling the Strait of Hormuz as “new U.S. territory,” drawing international condemnation. Iran called it delusional, and a tanker attack also occurred in the area. Prospects for U.S.-Iran peace talks remain unclear. Celebrate the 25th anniversary with a barrage of celebratory fire!! The BLACK LAGOON 25th Anniversary Original Art Exhibition will be held in winter 2026!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-00/index-en.html#n2068997https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-00/index-en.html#n2068997Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES TBS is recruiting for an unprecedented “supporter-style part-time job”! Become a “living advertisement” yourself with the “Asian Games Fan Job,” available for a limited time starting Friday, Sept. 4!!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-00/index-en.html#n2068996https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-00/index-en.html#n2068996Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Mitsui Knowledge Industry refreshes its logo based on its purpose, fostering a sense of unity across the organizationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-00/index-en.html#n2068995https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-00/index-en.html#n2068995Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES The BLACK LAGOON 25th ANNIVERSARY ~The Top 三 Most Fearsome Women on Earth~ POP UP SHOP opens Sept. 12! Featuring goods with new illustrations by “Rei Hiroe”! [株式会社コスパ]https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-00/index-en.html#n2068994https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-00/index-en.html#n2068994Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES The ending theme “Rise Sunshine ALL HEROES Ver.” from the main story “Like the dawning light” of “Helios Rising Heroes” will be available to stream in full starting at 0:00 on Wednesday, Aug. 19!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-00/index-en.html#n2068993https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-00/index-en.html#n2068993Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES アストリス・アドバイザリー・ジャパン株式会社が株式会社 ソディック（証券コード:6143）に関する2026年12月期2Q決算アップデートレポートを発行https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-00/index-en.html#n2068931https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-00/index-en.html#n2068931Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:56:24 +0900JapanPR TIMES Tecnifibre launches ART×TENNIS capsule collectionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-00/index-en.html#n2068932https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-00/index-en.html#n2068932Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:53:39 +0900JapanPR TIMES U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement expires; most European stocks close lowerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-00/index-en.html#n2069165https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-00/index-en.html#n2069165Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:25:50 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Refusal to countersign draws scrutiny; Cho Jung-tai asks whether the Legislative Yuan led by Han has adhered to the Constitutionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-00/index-en.html#n2068999https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-00/index-en.html#n2068999Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:20:43 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Trump: No talks with 伊朗 are underway or scheduled; 荷莫茲海峽 is now openhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-00/index-en.html#n2068998https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-00/index-en.html#n2068998Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:17:40 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 加拿大's 亞伯達省 takes the first step toward an independence referendum; whether it succeeds or fails, it will cause harmhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-00/index-en.html#n2068868https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-00/index-en.html#n2068868Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:50:36 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 產能過剩傾銷爭議下 中國新能源車7月出口額大增9成https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-00/index-en.html#n2068869https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-00/index-en.html#n2068869Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:49:34 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA中國7月「新三樣」產品出口成長顯著，新能源車出口額年增9成。儘管面臨國際反傾銷壓力，但出口數據再創新高。 Mexican fisherman trapped in underwater cave rescued after surviving 15 days without foodhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-00/index-en.html#n2068870https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-00/index-en.html#n2068870Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:49:31 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA Mexican fisherman was miraculously rescued after being trapped in a limestone cave for 15 days. He survived on an air pocket and rainwater inside the cave. Severely dehydrated when rescued, he remains hospitalized for treatment. “Red flags” on your health check report? How much do you know about high triglycerides?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-00/index-en.html#n2069120https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-00/index-en.html#n2069120Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:01:32 +0900Taiwan照護線上 Aug. 19: Keep smiling to attract benefactors - Heho Healthhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-00/index-en.html#n2069171https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-00/index-en.html#n2069171Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0900TaiwanHeho健康