AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-19 21:00–24:00 JSThttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 70 items from 4 sources; Japan, 20 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en A 6,500-year-old astronomical observatory sanctuary discovered in Czechia, 1,000 years older than Stonehengehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093387https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093387Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:47:50 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 岳政華, once on the verge of being sent down to the minors, hits a 3-run homer to help the Brothers reach a 5-tenths winning percentagehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093385https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093385Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:32:46 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 美國制裁ICC院長赤根智子 媒體：強權施壓法治受考驗https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093386https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093386Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:28:43 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA France has endured 52 days of heat waves since mid-June; records set before summer is overhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093277https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093277Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:20:41 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Climate change accelerates melting of Swiss glaciers; remains of climber missing for 34 years emergehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093273https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093273Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:07:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Australian and Taiwanese business and political figures gather at South Australian Parliament to deepen political and economic exchangeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093274https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093274Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:05:37 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taiwan Lottery's 今彩539 draw No. 115201: 1 top-prize ticket winshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093272https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093272Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:03:34 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Recent contact between North Korean and U.S. leaders? 金與正: I know nothing about ithttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093211https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093211Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:57:32 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Harvard University agrees to nearly NT$1.7 billion settlement over stolen and resold donated bodies and organshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093148https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093148Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:28:28 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 王毅 to meet 李在明 during South Korea visit, then head to Indonesia to chair strategic dialogue mechanism meetinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093145https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093145Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:12:25 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 人氣前防長公開喊話 烏克蘭能否舉行戰時選舉https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093146https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093146Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:10:23 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 2 Tri-Service General Hospital doctors suspected of falsifying organ donation and transplant records released on NT$100,000 bail eachhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093147https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093147Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:08:21 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA French official accused of drugging women during interviews; nearly 250 female victimshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093140https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093140Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:02:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Large quantities of bread dumped in Japanese national park; total weight reached 28.5 kilograms over 3 dayshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093141https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093141Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:00:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 托嬰中心3月嬰死亡案 屏縣府重罰60萬並停辦1年https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093018https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093018Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:55:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 瓊斯盃劉耕灝砍24分 台灣白惜敗約旦拚4強再等等https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093019https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093019Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:49:10 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taiwan Lottery's 今彩539 draw No. 115201https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093017https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093017Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:43:08 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 副總統訪宜蘭靈芝農場 提百億海外圓夢計畫助青農創新https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093014https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093014Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:29:05 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Foreign-currency deposits at domestic banks hit a record, rising by more than NT$1 trillion in the first halfhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2092902https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2092902Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:24:03 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Nan Pao: breakthrough in optical clear adhesive technology for foldable screens; small-volume shipments have begunhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2092903https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2092903Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:22:01 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Sanyang joins forces with the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council to promote low-carbon fuel transportationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2092899https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2092899Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:12:58 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA New Taipei honors outstanding veteran neighborhood chiefs, recognizing their contributions to grassroots servicehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2092900https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2092900Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:11:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Cooling housing market sees presale cancellations hit a record 3,619 last year; more than 3,000 in the first 7 months of this yearhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2092901https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2092901Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:08:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA WBC Australian pitcher Jake joins the Brothers’ first team, hoping to face Chen Chieh-hsien againhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2092831https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2092831Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:58:52 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Could amendments to rural education law expand eligibility for long-service bonuses? 教育部: talks with local governments in Septemberhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2092769https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2092769Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:50:08 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA E-readers reach up to 75 FPS! Bigme announces the “B6 Pro,” with several E Ink products also getting higher frame rateshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093275https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093275Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:11:25 +0900JapanPR TIMES Notice of the completion of 永長 鷹虎’s development-type loanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093276https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093276Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Shopify integration makes issuing receipts simple. Customer inquiry response tool ぴたリプ adds receipt issuance and delivery featureshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093149https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093149Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:32:35 +0900JapanPR TIMES WED株式会社 to speak at a webinar hosted by ExchangeWire JAPANhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093150https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093150Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Survey report] 80% of existing clients say front-office operations are important in the AI erahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093142https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093142Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:14:28 +0900JapanPR TIMES イマジナ to hold an “Inner Branding Seminar for Executives” in Tokyo, explaining the keys to corporate transformation that engages with people and drives organizational growthhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093144https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093144Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Naruto event: Get to enter with the players! Escort kids wantedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093143https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093143Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES After attracting attention in the United States and selling out immediately, the Rolling Stone × BTS 'BTS Collectors Edition Box Set' is set for a limited-quantity release in Japan!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093015https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093015Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:33:11 +0900JapanPR TIMES リーフラス to hold “Family Day 2026,” putting employees’ families in the spotlight to mark its 25th anniversaryhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093016https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093016Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Press release] Open to visitors from age 0! “Kyotanabe Cat Cafe NAP,” Kyotanabe’s first hybrid cat cafe combining coworking and relaxation, to grand-open on Aug. 22 (Sat.)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2092950https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2092950Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:20:28 +0900JapanPR TIMES ≒JOY announces Kagawa and Tokyo shows at the Osaka performance of its nationwide tour 2026, “この夏 全部 全部 僕にください,” at Orix Theater in Osaka on Aug. 19 (Wed.)!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2092951https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2092951Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:17:12 +0900JapanPR TIMES [TEXMEX FACTORY] PINK isn’t a color. It’s an ATTITUDE. Shibuya Koen-dori location marks its 10th anniversary on Aug. 22. GRACIAS for every “Moment” over the past 10 years.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2092952https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2092952Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:16:04 +0900JapanPR TIMES ReBear合同会社 to exhibit at “Sales & Marketing DXPO Tokyo ’26 Summer”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2092898https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2092898Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Businesses in the Ukiha and Tanushimaru areas supporting people who “want to work” gather for the “Ukiha and Tanushimaru Joint Company Information Session,” to be held on Sept. 27 (Sun.) in the 1st-floor hall of Ruri-iro Furusato-kanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2092897https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2092897Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Harvey adopts DeepL to enhance AI translation features for law firms and corporate legal departmentshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2092896https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2092896Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Aug. 26 (Wed.) briefing on the “Survey of the Status of Understanding and Utilizing the Relationship Population”—about 90% of viewers found it useful. Results of a survey of 242 municipalities nationwide, presented again. Free to attendhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2092895https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2092895Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [RHC ロンハーマン] Start the new season with this one. A capsule pants collection with 4 brands arrives in stores sequentially from Aug. 22 (Sat.).https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2092894https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2092894Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Original soundtrack “七次元回廊” for “劇場版 七次元生徒会！ 〜ずっと一緒大作戦！〜” to be released on Nov. 11, 2026 (Wed.)! A musical live show will be held at Pia Arena MM on Jan. 23, 2027 (Sat.)!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2092893https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2092893Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Creepy Nuts releases “Running Wheel” today and unveils its music video! YouTube Station also launches, offering 24-hour, real-time access to video content!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2092892https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2092892Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Zoner Studio (formerly Zoner Photo Studio X), the image and video editing and management software, releases a major updatehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2092830https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2092830Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:47:45 +0900JapanPR TIMES Are cancer vaccines really on the way? Moderna and Merck report successful trial, sending both stocks sharply higher at the openhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093151https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093151Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:00:43 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The personalized mRNA cancer vaccine being developed by Moderna and MSD succeeded in preventing melanoma recurrence in a Phase III trial. This is the world’s first positive result of its kind and is extremely important to the growth strategies of both companies. 〈U.S. Stocks Early Trading〉U.S. Treasury expands long-term bond buybacks! Major indexes open higher as Treasury yields retreathttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093152https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093152Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:41:08 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The U.S. Treasury expanded buybacks of long-term government bonds, curbing increases in long-term interest rates. U.S. stocks rebounded as a result, with major indexes rising. This is an important policy signal that is boosting market risk appetite. Gold rebounds strongly to above $4,400 as a weaker dollar and U.S. Treasury buyback plan provide key supporthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093153https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093153Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:24:58 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Gold rebounded above $4,460, supported by a weaker dollar and the U.S. Treasury buyback plan. Markets are awaiting the Federal Reserve meeting minutes for clues on the direction of interest rates. Stock market corrections and crashes are inevitable: History suggests investors should “do this”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093154https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093154Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:15:15 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網U.S. stocks have been strong since the start of the year, but experts warn of the possibility of a correction or crash. Historical data suggests that “buying the dip” is an effective strategy, underscoring the importance of long-term investing. U.S. Treasury steps in! Long-term bond buybacks doubled in size, sending Treasury yields tumblinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093155https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093155Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:07:39 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The U.S. Treasury doubled the scale of its long-term bond buybacks to improve market liquidity. The move was a response to a sharp rise in yields and had a positive effect on bond and stock markets. AI-era Walmart employees take on a new duty: correcting AI errorshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093020https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093020Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:50:08 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Walmart is advancing the adoption of AI, but as a result, employees are taking on the new burden of correcting AI errors. This shows that the realities on the ground are being overlooked in the name of efficiency, raising concerns about the impact on working conditions. Is Japan’s bond market nearing its breaking point? 10-year yield approaches the 3% warning linehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093021https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093021Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:30:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The yield on Japan’s 10-year government bonds has risen to nearly 3%, spreading concerns about fiscal sustainability. Market unease is mounting as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s expansionary fiscal strategy comes under strain and the Bank of Japan’s policy options remain limited. 〈Taipei International Automation Exhibition〉Teradyne Robotics unveils AI Trainer and a mobile dual-arm collaborative platform in Taiwan for the first time, taking lab technology into real-world operationshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093022https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093022Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:20:28 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網UR and MiR, subsidiaries of Teradyne Robotics, unveiled AI Trainer and a dual-arm mobile collaborative platform for the first time at the Taipei International Automation Exhibition. They are promoting flexible manufacturing transformation through Physical AI. Trump reportedly directs officials to seek another meeting with Kim Jong Un this fall, aiming to restart nuclear diplomacyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093023https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093023Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:10:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網President Trump has directed that he meet again with Kim Jong Un as early as this fall. The aim is to restart nuclear diplomacy, but the gap between the two sides remains wide. Has Iran gone too far? UAE cuts off all trade and financial ties at oncehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2092770https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2092770Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:00:07 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The United Arab Emirates has halted all trade and financial transactions with Iran, citing Iranian missile launches. The deterioration in the Middle East situation will deal a serious blow to Iran’s economy. EY white paper: Overseas acquisitions by Taiwanese companies surge 2.8 times; tech and biotech firms spend $8 billion, with Yageo deal a benchmarkhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2092771https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2092771Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:54:40 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網EY Financial Management Consulting Services released its 2026 International Investment and M&A Trends White Paper. The global M&A market reached $4.8 trillion in 2025, while overseas acquisitions by Taiwanese companies totaled $8.088 billion, up 286.2% year over year. Technology and biotechnology were the main sectors, and Taiwanese companies are stepping up their involvement in AI infrastructure in response to the development of generative AI. GUC passes 2 proposals, plans to raise NT$65.5 billionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2092772https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2092772Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:41:32 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Taiwanese ASIC designer Global Unichip raised a total of 65.5 billion yen through NT-dollar financing worth 40 billion yen and overseas convertible bonds of up to $800 million. The funding is intended to meet growing demand for advanced packaging as demand for AI chips expands. Alphabet issues Australian-dollar bonds; 20-year yield just below 7%, setting a company recordhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2092774https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2092774Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:30:26 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Alphabet issued its first Australian-dollar-denominated bonds in Australia, raising A$5.5 billion. The 20-year bonds yielded 6.9–6.98%, the highest in the company’s history, amid funding needs for expanding AI investment. 〈Taipei International Automation Exhibition〉Delta Electronics debuts embodied-intelligence dual-arm collaboration, bringing AI-enhanced digital twins to its Thailand plant to upgrade entire production lineshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2092773https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2092773Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:30:26 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Delta Electronics showcased an embodied-intelligence dual-arm collaborative robot for the first time at the Taipei International Automation Exhibition and introduced AI-enhanced digital twin technology at its Thailand plant to advance production-line automation and smart manufacturing. Shares plunge nearly 10% in a day! SK hynix spends $28.3 billion on buybacks, setting a South Korean recordhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2092775https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2092775Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:30:25 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網SK hynix carried out South Korea’s largest-ever share buyback, worth $28.3 billion. Despite growing AI demand, its share price had remained sluggish, prompting management to seek to restore confidence through a major shareholder return. Three Three Business Association chairman Lin Po-feng backs universal cash payments, saying people in need should have a chance and any increase should be decided by public opinionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2092776https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2092776Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:16:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網三三企業交流會 Chairman Lin Po-feng backed a universal cash payout of NT$10,000 in 2027 and also supported raising the minimum wage. He emphasized the importance of decisions made by public opinion. SEMI’s SEMICON startup showcase doubles in size, offering technology, presentations and investment in one placehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2092777https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2092777Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:14:41 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網SEMICON Taiwan 2026 doubled its startup exhibition area, bringing together more than 40 semiconductor startups and VCs and CVCs. It provides end-to-end support, from technology presentations in areas such as AI, quantum technology and silicon photonics to investment matching, accelerating the commercialization of innovation. Cathie Wood warns that high memory prices could backfire: New architectures are “choking off” HBM demandhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2092778https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2092778Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:10:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網ARK Invest’s Cathie Wood said that high prices for HBM memory are actually holding back demand. She emphasized that the new architectures from Cerebras and Groq demonstrate this. Replaced by AI? NTU computer science falls out of the top 10 in subject-based university admissions results; psychiatrist looks 20 years ahead at the job market: prospects will be betterhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093212https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093212Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:52:47 +0900Taiwan風傳媒National Taiwan University's computer science department fell out of the top 10 in the subject-based university admissions exam. Psychiatrist 沈政男 said that despite concerns sparked by AI's development, computer science talent remains central to AI design and prospects remain bright. He advised students to base their choice of major on long-term employment trends。 Israel admits to airstrikes on a Syrian airport! Netanyahu responds forcefully: preventing Turkish troops from being stationed there will stop the disruption of orderhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093213https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093213Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:45:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Israel launched an airstrike on a Syrian military airfield, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu citing efforts to prevent a Turkish deployment. The United States criticized the move, raising tensions in the region. Active ETFs were “devastated” in July—can they bounce back? Experts instead reveal a good time to invest: an opportunity is here this monthhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093214https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093214Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:02:45 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan’s active ETFs saw outflows of NT$74.4 billion in July, but experts view this as an investment opportunity. Lin Chang-hsing, chairman of the Taiwan Financial Training Association, said that times of market pessimism are precisely the best opportunities to enter. Japan's defense budget tops 8.9 trillion yen, with increased funding for unmanned vehicles and missile research and developmenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093080https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093080Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:55:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Japan’s Defense Ministry is seeking a defense budget of approximately 8.9 trillion yen for the next fiscal year. It is focusing on the development of drones and long-range missiles, aiming to strengthen its counterstrike capabilities. This is an important step in responding to changes in the regional situation. SOGO's move into the Dome, part 2: Bringing in 11 Michelin restaurants! Dining is no longer just a supporting act as it seeks to turn game-day crowds into a profit-making formulahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093081https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093081Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:49:07 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Far Eastern SOGO is bringing 150 dining brands to Taipei Dome's Garden City, including 11 Michelin-level restaurants, and raising the share of dining to 30%. It is creating a new department store model centered on the “stay economy,” with the aim of turning crowds at games and concerts into sustained spending。 Buying a popular ETF for its dividends only to see them plunge? Yu Ting-hao reveals the truth about “income equalization reserves”: beware of a repeat of the 00878 debaclehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093082https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093082Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:45:50 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwanese finance writer Yu Ting-hao warned investors to pay attention to the “income equalization reserve” mechanism in ETFs to avoid a repeat of the plunge in 00878's dividend payouts. While the mechanism can stabilize payouts, it may in fact divert principal。 So much for the “non-red supply chain”? Chinese-made parts found in Eighth Army Corps drones; Ma Wen-chun: Defense self-reliance isn't achieved just by putting a MIT label on the exteriorhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093083https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093083Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:28:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The use of Chinese-made components was discovered in a drone procurement by Taiwan’s Army Eighth Corps. KMT legislator Ma Wen-chun called for the “non-red supply chain” to match its name in practice and criticized deficiencies in the inspection system. 76-year-old grandmother has hypopharyngeal cancer but avoids having her throat removed for treatment; proton therapy at China Medical University Hospital helps her regain her voicehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093084https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093084Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:22:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A 76-year-old woman received proton beam therapy for hypopharyngeal cancer, avoiding removal of her larynx and preserving her voice and swallowing function. The treatment, performed by China Medical University Hospital, points to the possibility of safely treating cancer in older patients and is expected to become more widely available. Could TSMC's share price surge to 8000 yuan? Expert unveils startling projection for an “AI supercycle”: Taiwan stocks could reach 100,000 pointshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093085https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093085Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:15:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Amid a surge in AI demand, analysts say TSMC shares could reach 8,000 yuan, and forecasts have emerged that Taiwan’s stock index could hit 100,000 points. This reflects the spillover of benefits from global AI investment into Taiwan’s market, making it highly significant. Not Chiang Wan-an or Lu Hsiu-yen! Are the KMT's “four suns” an illusion? Wu Chia-lung names “him” as the only presidential candidatehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093086https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093086Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:10:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Four figures within the KMT are vying for the presidency in 2028, but Wu Chia-lung believes that only Han Kuo-yu wields real power in the Legislative Yuan and has cross-party appeal, making him the only genuine candidate。 AI chip capacity cannot meet demand! 台積電 is facing tight capacity, and Samsung seizes the opportunity to raise prices for advanced processeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093087https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093087Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:05:39 +0900Taiwan風傳媒As 台積電’s manufacturing capacity tightens amid rising demand for AI chips, Samsung Electronics has raised prices for advanced processes by up to 15%. This could mark a strategic turning point for Samsung. 2027 universal cash payment of NT$10,000 confirmed! Lai Ching-te includes the budget in the general budget; Wu Chia-lung reveals the “technical twist”: the blue-and-white opposition cannot simply raise the amounthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093088https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2093088Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:05:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan President Lai Ching-te announced that NT$10,000 will be distributed to everyone in 2027 and included in the central government's general budget. The move uses constitutional restrictions to make it difficult for opposition parties to increase the amount, making it a highly strategic political maneuver。 Chen Hsing-yu accuses Zhao Jian-ming of embezzling a “23 million education fund”; Hou Han-ting asks: Did this money include illicit gains from Chen Shui-bian?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2092832https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2092832Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:56:27 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Chen Shui-bian's daughter, Chen Hsing-yu, accused her ex-husband Zhao Jian-ming of embezzling a 23 million education fund. Hou Han-ting questioned whether the source of the funds involved illicit gains by the Chen family and called for the issue of medical parole to be reconsidered. The case touches on political and family ethics issues。 震傳媒民調》不是盧秀燕！藍營2028總統呼聲最高是他 綠營支持者竟最挺韓國瑜https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2092833https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2092833Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:50:47 +0900Taiwan風傳媒震傳媒 released a poll for the 2028 presidential election, with Chiang Wan-an leading the KMT field at 20.4% support, followed closely by Han Kuo-yu at 18.9%, while support for Lu Hsiu-yen fell. Han Kuo-yu received the highest support among Green supporters, showing his cross-party appeal。 “They demanded the money with extreme urgency, but delivery has been painfully slow!” 2 F-16Vs are finally arriving; she slams the Ministry of National Defense: Where is the urgency you claimed there was?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2092834https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2092834Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:28:59 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The first 2 of the 66 F-16V fighter jets Taiwan purchased from the United States are about to be delivered, but delays have sparked political controversy. The opposition criticized the mismatch between the government's stated urgency over defense procurement and its actual execution。 Is a NT$10,000 universal payment no longer considered a huge giveaway? Wu Tzu-chia slams Lai Ching-te for treating the public like fools: Who will help rescue traditional industries?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2092836https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2092836Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:20:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒美麗島電子報 chairman Wu Tzu-chia criticized President Lai Ching-te for contradictory policies: opposing a huge giveaway last year but pushing a universal NT$10,000 payment this year. He questioned whether Lai was treating the public like fools and called for traditional industries to be prioritized for aid。 Once mocked by their parents for being spendthrifts, U.S. millennials seized the bull market to grow their wealth—but an “invisible landmine” behind the boom cannot be ignoredhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2092835https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2092835Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:20:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The net worth of American millennials has increased 134% in 5 years amid a booming stock market, giving them greater financial confidence than their parents’ generation. However, consumer debt has also surged, highlighting potential risks. 08/19 “Biotech Stock Watch” - Global Bio & Tech Monthlyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2092945https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2092945Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan環球生技月刊 優你康 (4150) to be delisted from the Emerging Stock Market from 9/3 after its broker resigns - Global Bio & Tech Monthlyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2092944https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2092944Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan環球生技月刊 超秦 (8345) obtains an accountant's reasonable assurance report on its internal control system review - Global Bio & Tech Monthlyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2092943https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2092943Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan環球生技月刊 昕力資* (7781) invited to participate in Hua Nan Securities' 2026 Autumn Industry Trends and Corporate Forum on 8/21 - Global Bio & Tech Monthlyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2092942https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2092942Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan環球生技月刊 大江 (8436) plans to repurchase 500 lots from 8/11, at a price range of 88.00 to 173.00 yuan (correction to the maximum amount) - 環球生技月刊https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2092941https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2092941Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan環球生技月刊 安盛生 (6734) proposes reducing its 115 capital increase to 9 million shares and raising 58.5 million yuan; payment deadline extended to 9/10 - Global Bio & Tech Monthlyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2092940https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2092940Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan環球生技月刊 安盛生 (6734) proposes reducing its 115 capital increase to 9 million shares and raising 58.5 million yuan; payment deadline extended to 9/10 - Global Bio & Tech Monthlyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2092934https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2092934Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan環球生技月刊 Tri-Service General Hospital introduces rapid blood transfusion, PCPS and REBOA to build a comprehensive care system for major trauma - Global Bio & Tech Monthlyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2092933https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2092933Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan環球生技月刊 台灣微脂體 completes Japanese PK trial of long-acting new drug for knee osteoarthritis, to launch Phase 3 clinical trials in the U.S. and Japan - Global Bio & Tech Monthlyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2092931https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2092931Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan環球生技月刊 啟新 Wins the National Quality Award’s “Industry Support Model Award,” Strengthening the Regenerative Medicine Supply Chain - 環球生技月刊https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2092932https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-21/index-en.html#n2092932Tue, 18 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan環球生技月刊