AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-19 15:00–18:00 JST｜Page 6 of 6https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-15/index-en-p6.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 277 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 263 items from 7 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en Photo shows the People’s Liberation Army landing with new Taiwan dollars! A fan page looks at “monthly pension cut by 75%” to examine cross-strait financial warfare: Would an attack on Taiwan involve no burning, killing or looting?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-15/index-en-p6.html#n2082543https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-15/index-en-p6.html#n2082543Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:11:17 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A retired officer had 75% of his monthly salary suspended for standing for China's national anthem, while the People's Liberation Army publicized occupation exercises involving the New Taiwan dollar. The cross-strait “financial war” is coming into view. Kaohsiung Ocean Party arrives 8/22! Teaming up with 圓眼水族館 to create a starlit waterfront marine playgroundhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-15/index-en-p6.html#n2082544https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-15/index-en-p6.html#n2082544Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:11:06 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The 2026 Kaohsiung Ocean Party will be held from Aug. 22 to 23. Combining 圓眼水族館’s IP with Starlight Waterfront Park, it will create a marine-themed playground for families and boost the appeal of tourism around Kaohsiung Harbor. Trading military uniform for the fields! Retired veterans turn to agriculture, with monthly income reaching 50,000 yuan; Agriculture Bureau and Veterans Service Office open up new farming careershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-15/index-en-p6.html#n2082545https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-15/index-en-p6.html#n2082545Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:09:36 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Kaohsiung City Government's Agriculture Bureau and the Veterans Service Office held an agricultural job-matching event for retired veterans, with a paid training program offering the prospect of monthly income exceeding 50,000 yen. Support for new careers after retirement is drawing attention. Key meeting in Taishan oil products case revealed; Chairman Liu Weilong ordered immediate notificationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-15/index-en-p6.html#n2082546https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-15/index-en-p6.html#n2082546Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:07:22 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taisun Enterprise voluntarily reported that carcinogens in 中聯油脂 exceeded safety limits, and Chairman Liu Weilong ordered an immediate response. The case highlighted the importance of consumer protection and corporate governance. Councilor Lin Shuo-yen leads protest over “150 ping becoming 300 ping”; all sides demand that Cheng Chao-fang explainhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-15/index-en-p6.html#n2082547https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-15/index-en-p6.html#n2082547Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:01:53 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Cheng Chao-fang, a candidate for Hsinchu County commissioner, faced criticism over allegations of illegal construction at his family's farm building, as DPP lawmakers and civic groups staged protests. The building is suspected of having expanded from 150 ping to 300 ping, prompting growing calls for a fair investigation. Applications for 384 Daliao social housing units close in 1 week! Kaohsiung has added more than 22,000 social housing units in 6 years, the most among the six special municipalitieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-15/index-en-p6.html#n2082548https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-15/index-en-p6.html#n2082548Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:00:31 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Applications to rent 384 units at Kaohsiung’s Daliao social housing development enter their final week and close on Aug. 25. During Mayor Chen Chi-mai’s tenure, 22,000 social housing units were added, the most among the six special municipalities, highlighting the results of his housing policy. E Ink teams up with 明典光明燈 to expand e-paper expertise into religious venueshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-15/index-en-p6.html#n2087436https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-15/index-en-p6.html#n2087436Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:03:28 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網E Ink Holdings teamed up with 明典光明燈 to bring e-paper technology to temple prayer lamp stands. Combining low power consumption with display retention during power outages, the initiative advances the digital transformation of religious venues and demonstrates the potential for innovative e-paper applications in traditional cultural settings. Semiconductor boom lifts the won, breaking above the 1400 mark for the first time in 10 monthshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-15/index-en-p6.html#n2087437https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-15/index-en-p6.html#n2087437Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:38:10 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The South Korean won strengthened past 1,400 per dollar for the first time in 10 months, reaching 1,398.80 won. The main factors were easing concerns about U.S. rate hikes and the repatriation of funds by semiconductor companies. The impact on the broader economy is mixed. ScinoPharm generic drug wins Japanese PMDA marketing approval, targeting a US$155 million markethttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-15/index-en-p6.html#n2087438https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-15/index-en-p6.html#n2087438Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:31:29 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網MediRox (1795-TW) received Japan PMDA marketing approval for a generic drug of its self-developed pomalidomide capsules. The approval opens the way to entering a $155 million market, with sales to begin in partnership with Fuji Pharma. This is the company's second approved product in the Japanese market. Inflation worries weigh on economic recovery! Four-fifths of European countries are saving heavily while US savings fall below pre-pandemic levels; why is the economic divide across the Atlantic widening?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-15/index-en-p6.html#n2087439https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-15/index-en-p6.html#n2087439Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:30:45 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網European households are increasing savings amid concerns about inflation and uncertainty, weighing on consumption. In contrast, the U.S. savings rate is declining and consumption is buoyant, widening the economic recovery gap across the Atlantic. This will have a major impact on future growth trends. 〈Taipei International Automation Exhibition〉Adlink’s business emerges from the doldrums and gains momentum in the second half; AI and humanoid robot products to ramp up next yearhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-15/index-en-p6.html#n2087440https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-15/index-en-p6.html#n2087440Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:20:20 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Industrial computer maker Adlink announced that its operations have stabilized. AI and humanoid robot products are set to ramp up next year, and the company unveiled the RoboWIZ open platform at the Taipei International Automation Exhibition to meet rising demand for a US non-China supply chain. TSMC’s A16 backside power delivery technology breakthrough! Another step forward in the angstrom-scale race: speed up 10%, power consumption down 20%https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-15/index-en-p6.html#n2087442https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-15/index-en-p6.html#n2087442Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:20:08 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網TSMC established backside power delivery technology with its A16 process as the world's first imaging CMOS platform. The technology is expected to dramatically improve the performance and efficiency of AI/HPC chips. Japanese household products giant 花王 transforms into a “chip-washing champion”; its first overseas cleaning center is in Hsinchuhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-15/index-en-p6.html#n2087441https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-15/index-en-p6.html#n2087441Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:20:08 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網 永續債熱度不減！台積電、台電成發行領頭羊 今年已發30檔 年底可望達標千億https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-15/index-en-p6.html#n2087443https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-15/index-en-p6.html#n2087443Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:18:28 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網 Oil prices and bond yields squeeze markets! Japanese stocks plunge more than 2100 points, South Korean stocks fall more than 5%; chip stocks hit hardesthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-15/index-en-p6.html#n2087444https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-15/index-en-p6.html#n2087444Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:17:52 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網 Taiwan stocks fall below the quarterly moving average; foreign investors sell another NT$41.6 billion, with the 3 major institutional investors jointly selling NT$70.848 billionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-15/index-en-p6.html#n2082849https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-15/index-en-p6.html#n2082849Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:03:25 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Taiwan's stock market fell below its quarterly moving average on the 19th amid weakness in electronics shares, closing at 44,719.35 points, down 589.33 points. The three major institutional investors recorded combined net sales of NT$70.848 billion, with foreign investors selling NT$41.639 billion. Yen intervention risks rise as the Swiss franc emerges as a new favorite funding currency for carry tradeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-15/index-en-p6.html#n2082850https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-15/index-en-p6.html#n2082850Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:00:08 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Investors are shifting from the yen to the Swiss franc as a funding currency for carry trades. The shift is driven by foreign-exchange intervention risks and differences in policy stances. Unitree fast-tracks humanoid robots; the future challenge is the missing “brain”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-15/index-en-p6.html#n2082852https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-15/index-en-p6.html#n2082852Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:30:07 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Chinese humanoid robot maker Unitree Robotics listed on the Shanghai STAR Market, becoming the first robotics stock on the A-share market. Founder Wang Xingxing became the first billionaire born in the 90s, as the company's technology and commercialization strategy won recognition. AI rivals’ quarterly results flip! WSJ: OpenAI’s Q2 revenue rose just 18% quarter over quarter, far below Anthropic’s growth of more than 140%https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-15/index-en-p6.html#n2082851https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-15/index-en-p6.html#n2082851Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:30:07 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Anthropic overtook OpenAI in Q2 revenue and posted its first-ever quarterly profit. Slowing growth and widening losses have cast a shadow over OpenAI's IPO plans. The development symbolizes a shift in AI industry valuations toward “efficiency” and “unit economics.” Financial Times: China approves small batch of NVIDIA H200 chips; ByteDance and 騰訊 each receive 10,000 unitshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-15/index-en-p6.html#n2082853https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-15/index-en-p6.html#n2082853Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:29:51 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網China authorized small-volume imports of NVIDIA's H200 GPUs, with 字節跳動 and 騰訊 each obtaining 10,000 units. The move is intended to help Chinese companies develop advanced models amid the U.S.-China AI race and is strategically significant. Gifting assets before death does not completely avoid inheritance tax: understanding deemed estates from the 2 years before deathhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-15/index-en-p6.html#n2082854https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-15/index-en-p6.html#n2082854Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:26:36 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網 〈台股盤後〉電子股無力、下殺589點 失守4萬5及季線大關https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-15/index-en-p6.html#n2082855https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-15/index-en-p6.html#n2082855Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:20:16 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Taiwan's stock market closed down 589.33 points today amid weakness in electronics shares, losing the 45,000-point level and its quarterly moving average. Trading volume also fell sharply from the previous day. NVIDIA shares undervalued by 50%? BofA says “Buy,” sets $350 price targethttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-15/index-en-p6.html#n2082856https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-15/index-en-p6.html#n2082856Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:10:06 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網A U.S. bank said the market has overplayed risks associated with the expansion of 輝達's AI ecosystem, leaving the stock undervalued by 34%-50% relative to its intrinsic value. It maintained a Buy rating and set a target price of $350. Topco targets robotics opportunities, partnering with Japan’s SCIVAX on new vision and tactile technologieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-15/index-en-p6.html#n2082465https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-15/index-en-p6.html#n2082465Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:55:36 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Taiwanese semiconductor materials leader Topco Scientific partnered with Japanese company SCIVAX to jointly showcase robot vision and tactile sensor technologies at the 2026 Taipei International Automation Industry Exhibition. The partnership is accelerating the practical application of high-precision, miniaturized 3D sensing and optical tactile technologies. HIWIN outlook: flexes its muscles at TAIROS with CPO optical coupling process; logistics robot revision samples to ship in Novemberhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-15/index-en-p6.html#n2082466https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-15/index-en-p6.html#n2082466Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:51:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網HIWIN showcased CPO optical coupling process technology and a dual-arm logistics robot at TAIROS, and said preparations for mass production of planetary roller screws are complete, strengthening its leadership in precision motion control and smart automation. Anthropic races toward an autumn IPO, but revenue faces questions over missing targets; a 百億 credit line carries outsized expectationshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-15/index-en-p6.html#n2082467https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-15/index-en-p6.html#n2082467Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:50:06 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網 From Japan to Germany, investors are fleeing long-term bonds: Why did a 20-year US Treasury auction spook Korean stocks into a nearly 6% slide and the Nikkei into a drop of more than 3%?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-15/index-en-p6.html#n2082468https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-15/index-en-p6.html#n2082468Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:40:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網A U.S. Treasury refinancing auction for 20-year bonds on the 19th triggered a 6% drop in South Korean stocks and a fall of more than 3% in the Nikkei average. Expanding fiscal deficits have sent long-term interest rates surging, destabilizing markets around the world. HIWIN outlook: Orders visible through Q1 next year! 卓文恒 bullish on second half, sees no obstacle to double-digit full-year revenue growthhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-15/index-en-p6.html#n2082469https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-15/index-en-p6.html#n2082469Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:13:56 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網With strong demand for AI and semiconductor equipment, HIWIN Technology has order visibility through Q1 2027. Capacity is fully booked and the company is adding staff, with double-digit full-year revenue growth expected. BofA warns the bull trade is overcrowded! Stock allocations hit a nearly 5-year high, while an AI bubble is the biggest tail riskhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-15/index-en-p6.html#n2082470https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-15/index-en-p6.html#n2082470Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:10:05 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Michael Hartnett of a U.S. bank warned that equity allocations have reached their highest level in the past 5 years and that an AI bubble is the biggest tail risk. Signs of market overheating are intensifying. Amended Annual Securities Report—41st Fiscal Year (2024/02/01–2025/01/31)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-15/index-en-p6.html#n2083031https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-15/index-en-p6.html#n2083031Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:18:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示新都ホールディングス株式会社 has filed an amended annual securities report for its 41st fiscal year. The filing aims to ensure transparency in financial information. Amended Annual Securities Report—42nd Fiscal Year (2025/02/01–2026/01/31)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-15/index-en-p6.html#n2083030https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-15/index-en-p6.html#n2083030Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:17:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示新都ホールディングス株式会社 has filed an amended annual securities report for its 42nd fiscal year. The amendment is based on timely disclosure. Amended Annual Securities Report—103rd Fiscal Year (2025/04/01–2026/03/31)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-15/index-en-p6.html#n2082845https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-15/index-en-p6.html#n2082845Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:51:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示株式会社北紡 has filed an amended annual securities report for its 103rd fiscal year. The filing aims to improve the accuracy of financial reporting. Annual Securities Report—28th Fiscal Year (2025/05/21–2026/05/20)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-15/index-en-p6.html#n2082747https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-15/index-en-p6.html#n2082747Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:35:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示The annual securities report for the 28th fiscal year of 株式会社クスリのアオキホールディングス has been published. It discloses the company's business results and financial position for the period to investors. Annual Securities Report—19th fiscal year (2025/06/01–2026/05/31)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-15/index-en-p6.html#n2082746https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-15/index-en-p6.html#n2082746Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:33:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Sansan株式会社の第19期有価証券報告書が公表された。投資家に向けて同社の1年間の経営成績や財務状況が開示された。 Severe itchy skin and hard nodules? Doctor warns they could be caused by 1 disease - Heho健康https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-15/index-en-p6.html#n2087680https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-15/index-en-p6.html#n2087680Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0900TaiwanHeho健康 Blood pressure medication not working no matter how you take it? Beware “endocrine hypertension” - Heho健康https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-15/index-en-p6.html#n2087681https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-15/index-en-p6.html#n2087681Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:58:41 +0900TaiwanHeho健康 The common “poly-cystic” condition in women has officially been renamed! The 三 key facts about PMOS: “Stop assuming ovarian cysts are involved” - Heho健康https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-15/index-en-p6.html#n2087682https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-15/index-en-p6.html#n2087682Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:55:43 +0900TaiwanHeho健康 Don’t ignore red flags for obesity in health check results; chronic inflammation may be developing inside the body! Doctors explain the origins of metabolic syndrome, comorbidity risks and weight-loss methods - Heho健康https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-15/index-en-p6.html#n2087683https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-15/index-en-p6.html#n2087683Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:16:00 +0900TaiwanHeho健康 Are your “glycated hemoglobin” results accurate? Beware potential pitfalls in diabetes management!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-15/index-en-p6.html#n2087606https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-15/index-en-p6.html#n2087606Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:01:57 +0900Taiwan照護線上 [全聯會 & Health Promotion Administration press release] The heat persists after the start of autumn; stay vigilant against heat-related illness as the end of summer approacheshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-15/index-en-p6.html#n2087710https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-15/index-en-p6.html#n2087710Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan中華民國醫師公會全國聯合會The Health Promotion Administration and 全聯會 issued a press release reminding the public that Taiwan remains hot even after the start of autumn and the end of summer. They urged people to remember the 三-character “cool, replenish, care” mantra to prevent heat-related illness: keep indoor spaces ventilated and cool, drink water in small amounts at frequent intervals, and heed weather alerts.