AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-21 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 8 of 9https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 738 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 140 items from 7 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en Cheap, delicious and potentially good for your health, disease prevention and anti-aging? “The mess hall was a treasure trove of ‘ideal meals’!”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129443https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129443Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Next-generation creators capture the “appeal of Fukushima” in 15 seconds! Students at 国際アート＆デザイン大学校 take on the “25th Fukushima Furusato Commercial Awards”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129442https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129442Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES We are starting application support for the “Growth Acceleration Subsidy, 3rd Call for Applications [up to ¥500 million]”! [助成金なう]https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129441https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129441Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES The 5th collection! JEANASIS launches early-fall items that 5 popular staff members seriously produced and “really want to wear,” on Friday, Aug. 21https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129440https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129440Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [阪神梅田本店] The 5th Fermentation Market, celebrating the appeal of fermentation, now a mainstay of food culturehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129439https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129439Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 東京ディズニーリゾート®の秋の祭典「ディズニー・ハロウィーン」直前情報を大特集！パークチケット＆スペシャルグッズプレゼントも。オリジナルのシール付き！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129438https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129438Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Entries accepted through Sept. 6] Grand prize: 100,000 yen! Ideas sought for “A future I want to imagine in 2030” in the 5th “FRaU SDG edu Children’s Presentation Contest 2026,” open to elementary through high school studentshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129437https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129437Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 特別描き下ろし「攻殻機動隊」オリジナルTシャツ付き！ ViVi 10月号豪華本が発売スタート！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129436https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129436Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Sunday, Sept. 6, Kita Ward, Osaka (free) Public Lecture on Hearing: Opening the Future of Hearinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129347https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129347Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:58:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES International collaborative trial demonstrates the effectiveness of cryobiopsy for peripheral lung lesions that are difficult to diagnose using conventional biopsy methods; securing high-quality tissue samples in sufficient quantities is expected to contribute to genomic medicine for lung cancerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129348https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129348Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:57:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES モースマイクロ announces 2 Wi-Fi HaLow USB adapter reference designs enabling long-range edge AI connectivityhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129349https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129349Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:56:30 +0900JapanPR TIMES PABLO launches a coaching program for newly appointed department heads at OKIhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129350https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129350Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:53:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Free “Aile Career Fit Exploration Assessment” launched to help users explore career paths based on their vocational interestshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129352https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129352Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES What is life really like overseas, beyond what translation software can capture? Inbound-focused media outlet “G・Labo” launcheshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129351https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129351Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Japanese-made hydrogen inhaler “Suilive,” available in 27 countries worldwide, holds a limited-time pop-up at 髙島屋 Yokohama Storehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129353https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129353Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:46:32 +0900JapanPR TIMES [百和] Announces that a subsidiary's guarantee endorsement meets the requirements of Article 25, Paragraph 1, Subparagraph 4 of the Regulations Governing Loaning of Funds and Making of Endorsements/Guarantees by Public Companieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2130693https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2130693Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:46:20 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所百和興業 announced a new US$86 million guarantee endorsement for its subsidiary 越南百宏. The move is for refinancing upon renewal and is a routine corporate financial disclosure. [百和興業-KY] Announces that the board approved the consolidated financial statements for the second quarter of 115https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2130662https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2130662Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:45:03 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所百和興業-KY released its financial results for the first half, reporting operating revenue of approximately NT$3.807 billion and earnings per share of NT$0.1. [百和] Announces that a subsidiary's new loan amount meets the requirements of Article 22, Paragraph 1, Subparagraph 3 of the Regulations Governing Loaning of Funds and Making of Endorsements/Guarantees by Public Companieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2130661https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2130661Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:42:37 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所百和興業's subsidiary 越南百宏 received a new loan of nearly NT$479 million from its parent company to meet working capital needs. [材料*-KY] Announces that its material subsidiary 濟南大自然新材料有限公司's board resolved to change the amount of its earnings distributionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2130660https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2130660Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:40:29 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所材料*-KY's key subsidiary adjusted its total cash dividend payout to comply with legal restrictions. [福懋油] Receives indictment from prosecutors at the Taiwan Taichung District Prosecutors Officehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2130659https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2130659Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:31:02 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所福懋油 was indicted by prosecutors on suspicion of violating the Act Governing Food Safety and Sanitation, in a case involving senior management. The case has entered judicial proceedings, but the company emphasized that operations remain normal. [瑞儀] Announces that acquisitions of operating machinery and equipment from the same counterparty totaled more than five hundred million yuan within one yearhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2130449https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2130449Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:26:09 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所瑞儀公告向 EV Group Europe 取得營業用機器設備，累積總金額達約 9.36 億新台幣。此舉旨在提升公司營業生產能力。 [安泰銀] Announces that the company acquired right-of-use assets from a related partyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2130445https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2130445Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:18:22 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所安泰銀行 has decided to lease office-use rights in the Taipei 101 building and use the space as its headquarters. [台新新光金] Announces the transfer of credit assets on behalf of subsidiary 台新銀行https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2130444https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2130444Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:11:01 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所台新銀行 announced the transfer of a US$10 million syndicated loan asset to London Forfaiting Company Ltd to improve the liquidity of its credit asset portfolio. [羅麗芬-KY] Announces the cumulative acquisition or disposal of financial products on behalf of subsidiary 嘉文麗（福建）化妝品限公司https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2130443https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2130443Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:10:50 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所羅麗芬-KY disposed of financial products for a gain of approximately RMB 92,000. The funds will be used for day-to-day operations. [龍邦] Explains that the company's chairman and general manager received an indictment from prosecutors at the Taiwan Taichung District Prosecutors Office in connection with an oil-products incident at key subsidiary 泰山企業https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2130341https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2130341Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:09:21 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所龍邦 Chairman 劉偉龍 was indicted by the Taichung District Prosecutors Office over an oil-products incident at subsidiary 泰山企業, on suspicion of violating food safety laws and the Criminal Code. The case has entered judicial proceedings and currently has no significant impact on 龍邦's finances or operations. [羅麗芬-KY] Announces that the board resolved to make an additional appointment to the fourth Remuneration Committeehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2130340https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2130340Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:09:01 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所羅麗芬-KY made an additional appointment to the fourth Remuneration Committee, with independent director 莊千又 taking up the position. [羅麗芬-KY] Announces that the board approved the consolidated financial statements for the second quarter of 115https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2130337https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2130337Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:08:40 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所羅麗芬-KY (6666) announced its consolidated financial statements for the second quarter of 115. Net income attributable to the parent company for the first half was NT$139 million, with earnings per share of NT$2.95. [羅麗芬-KY] Announces that the board approved important resolutionshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2130336https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2130336Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:08:16 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所羅麗芬-KY's board approved key resolutions on financial statements, the sustainability report and group financing guarantees. [鳳凰] Announces the acquisition of privately placed securities on behalf of subsidiary 雍利企業股份有限公司https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2130335https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2130335Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:04:08 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所鳳凰 subsidiary 雍利企業 invested NT$10 million to purchase the Fuhwa Guardian God Jih Sun Fund. The transaction is part of its financial planning. [華南金] Announces important resolutions made by the board in place of a shareholders' meeting on behalf of subsidiary 華南永昌證券投資信託股份有限公司https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2130130https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2130130Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:01:51 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所華南永昌投信 held an extraordinary shareholders' meeting on August 20, 115, and revised its asset management procedures. This was an adjustment to the company's internal governance rules. [鳳凰] Announces the acquisition of privately placed securitieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2130129https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2130129Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:01:11 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所鳳凰 (5706) invested NT$10 million in the privately placed Fuhwa Guardian God Jih Sun Fund for investment purposes. Its cumulative holdings have reached NT$20 million. [華南金] Announces important resolutions made by the board in place of a shareholders' meeting on behalf of subsidiary 華南產物保險股份有限公司https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2130124https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2130124Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:01:05 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所華南產物保險's board approved a proposal to amend its Procedures for Acquisition or Disposal of Assets on August 20, 115, and acted in place of a shareholders' meeting to pass the resolution. [福貞-KY] Announces participation in an investor conference hosted by 台新證券https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2130123https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2130123Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:59:05 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所福貞-KY announced that it will attend an investor briefing hosted by 台新證券. The event will provide an opportunity to share business and financial information with investors and is expected to enhance corporate transparency. [泰山] Receives an indictment from prosecutors at the Taiwan Taichung District Prosecutors Officehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2130122https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2130122Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:58:53 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所The Taiwan Taichung District Prosecutors Office indicted 泰山企業 and several of its senior executives over alleged failures to report and respond as required by law in an incident involving excessive levels of benzo[a]pyrene in cooking oil. The case concerns food safety compliance and could affect the company's reputation and finances. [宏全] Invited to participate in an online investor conference hosted by 宏遠證券https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2130020https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2130020Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:54:08 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所宏全 participated in an online investor conference hosted by 宏遠證券 to discuss financial and business information. [六暉-KY] The board resolved to establish a Sustainability Development Committee and appoint its membershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2130019https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2130019Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:49:14 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所六暉-KY's board resolved to establish a Sustainability Development Committee and appoint three members. [福貞-KY] Announces that the board meeting to discuss the company's consolidated financial statements for the second quarter of 115 is scheduled for 115年08月28日https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2130017https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2130017Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:41:07 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所福貞-KY will hold a board meeting on August 28, 115, to discuss and approve the consolidated financial statements for the second quarter of 115. [淳安] Explains the discrepancy between revenue in the company's financial statements for the second quarter of 115 and its preliminary quarterly disclosure, and corrects its monthly revenue announcementhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2130016https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2130016Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:35:33 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所淳安電子 announced a correction to its revenue data for June 115, primarily due to a difference in the recognition of material subsidies. The correction raised both monthly revenue for June and cumulative revenue. [統一超] Announces important resolutions adopted at the 2026 annual shareholders' meeting of key subsidiary 統一超商香港控股有限公司https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2130015https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2130015Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:35:28 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所統一超 (2912)'s subsidiary, 統一超商香港控股, approved its 2025 profit distribution proposal and financial statements at its 2026 annual general meeting. It reappointed 宏傑會計師事務所 as its auditor. [統一超] Announces a board resolution on the 2025 dividend distribution of key subsidiary 統一超商香港控股有限公司https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129913https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129913Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:34:56 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所統一超商 held a board meeting on August 20, 115, and resolved that subsidiary 統一超商香港控股有限公司 would not distribute a dividend for 2025. [鴻勁] Announces the acquisition of fixed-income securities on behalf of subsidiary Top Vintage International Ltd.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129912https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129912Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:34:32 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所 [眾達-KY] Announces guarantees provided for subsidiaries and sub-subsidiaries in accordance with the Regulations Governing Loaning of Funds and Making of Endorsements/Guarantees by Public Companies.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129909https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129909Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:32:03 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所 [眾達-KY] Announces that the company's new loan amount meets the disclosure threshold under Article 22, Paragraph 1, Subparagraph 3 of the Regulations Governing Loaning of Funds and Making of Endorsements/Guarantees by Public Companies.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129908https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129908Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:31:44 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所眾達-KY (4977) resolved to lend NT$387.72 million to subsidiary PCL TECHNOLOGIES TRADING, INC. for equipment purchases. [眾達-KY] Announces a proposed capital increase for subsidiary PCL TECHNOLOGIES TRADING, INC.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129907https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129907Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:31:21 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所眾達-KY resolved to provide a US$26 million capital increase to subsidiary PCL TECHNOLOGIES TRADING, INC. The move aims to increase the capital of its Malaysian sub-subsidiary and supplement working capital. [根基] Announces that subsidiary 冠和精密預鑄材料(股)公司 acquired real estate right-of-use assets from the companyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129805https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129805Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:30:42 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所根基 (2546) announced that its subsidiary 冠和精密 acquired office-use rights in Taipei's Songshan District from related party 根基營造 for a total of NT$2.21 million, to improve the group's operational efficiency. [新美齊] Announces an adjustment to its stock and cash dividend payout ratioshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129804https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129804Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:28:29 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所新美齊 adjusted the stock and cash dividend allocation ratios because restricted employee shares had not yet vested. The per-share amounts of the stock and cash dividends were slightly adjusted, with the total amount unchanged. 【安泰銀】announces that its board approved an application to issue subordinated financial debentures of NT$參拾億元整.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129802https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129802Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:28:10 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所 【安泰銀】announces that its board approved the financial statements for the second quarter of 115.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129801https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129801Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:26:28 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所安泰銀 reported its financial results for the first half of 115, with earnings per share of 0.54 yuan. 【眾達-KY】announces that its consolidated financial statements for the second quarter of 115 were approved by the board.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129800https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129800Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:26:15 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所眾達-KY reported its financial results for the first half of 115, with cumulative earnings per share of 1.50 yuan. 【中環】Announcement of the Company's Disposal of Securitieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129736https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129736Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:24:27 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所中環 earned more than NT$80 million from the sale of 聯亞 shares as it adjusted its investment allocation. 【中環】Announcement of the Company's Disposal of Securitieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129735https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129735Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:23:38 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所中環 sold 南亞科 shares for a gain of more than NT$70 million as it adjusted its investment portfolio. 【中環】Announcement of the Company's Acquisition of Securitieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129662https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129662Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:22:38 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所 【國泰金】, on behalf of its subsidiary 國泰世華商業銀行, announces that the board (exercising the powers of the shareholders' meeting) approved waiving the prohibition on directors engaging in competing businesses.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129661https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129661Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:21:49 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所The board of 國泰世華商業銀行 approved waiving the restrictions on Vice Chairman 蔡宗翰 and Director 蔡宗憲 engaging in competing businesses, in accordance with corporate governance regulations. 【台聚】announces that it was invited to participate in the second-quarter 115 investor conference hosted by 群益金鼎證券 on 115/08/27.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129660https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129660Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:21:43 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所台聚 announced that it will hold an investor conference on Aug. 27, 115, hosted by 群益金鼎證券, to discuss the second-quarter product market outlook and financial overview. 【國泰金】, on behalf of its subsidiary 國泰世華商業銀行, announces the lifting of the prohibition on managers engaging in competing businesses.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129659https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129659Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:21:24 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所國泰世華銀行 approved waiving the prohibition on Deputy General Manager 林逸群 engaging in competing businesses. The matter does not involve businesses in mainland China. 【國泰金】, on behalf of its subsidiary 國泰人壽, announces that the board (exercising the powers of the shareholders' meeting) approved waiving the prohibition on directors engaging in competing businesses.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129658https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129658Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:21:01 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所The board of 國泰人壽 approved waiving the prohibition on Director 蔡宗憲 engaging in competing businesses. The matter does not involve businesses in mainland China. 【國泰金】, on behalf of 越南國泰人壽, announces the acquisition of subordinated financial debentures issued by 越南投資發展股份商業銀行.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129656https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129656Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:20:28 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所越南國泰人壽 invested 5,000億越盾 in 20-year subordinated financial debentures issued by 越南投資發展股份商業銀行 for use in its life insurance fund operations. 【國泰金】, on behalf of its subsidiary 國泰人壽保險股份有限公司, announces a change in its chief financial officer.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129655https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129655Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:19:57 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所國泰金 announced a change in the chief financial officer of its subsidiary 國泰人壽, with 黃慧茹 succeeding 李瑋琪. The change takes effect on Aug. 20, 115. 【國泰金】, on behalf of its subsidiary 國泰人壽保險股份有限公司, announces a change in its chief auditor.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129654https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129654Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:19:34 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所國泰金 announced that 羅莉華 will succeed as head of internal audit at its subsidiary 國泰人壽. The change takes effect on Aug. 20, 115, in accordance with a letter from the Financial Supervisory Commission. 【國泰金】, on behalf of its subsidiary 國泰人壽, announces that it signed a construction contract with a related party for a project built on its own land.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129630https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129630Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:18:40 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所國泰人壽 signed a contract with related party 三井工程 for the construction of a new project in Wuri, Taichung, worth NT$605 million. 【聯成】announces that it was invited to participate in an online investor conference hosted by 元大證券.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129629https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129629Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:16:06 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所聯成 will participate in an online investor conference hosted by 元大證券 on Aug. 27, 115, to discuss its operating results and industry overview. 【彰銀】announces a change in its board of directors.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129627https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129627Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:09:23 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所彰銀 announced a board change, with the Ministry of Finance appointing 兆豐投信 Chairman 陳佩君 as its corporate director. The change takes effect on Aug. 20, 115. 【國泰金】announces that its board approved the financial statements for the first half of 115.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129626https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129626Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:07:08 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所國泰金 (2882) reported its financial results for the first half of 115, with after-tax net profit of NT$76.51 billion and EPS of NT$4.95. 【南亞】announces that it was invited to participate in an investor conference hosted by 玉山證券.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129625https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129625Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:06:56 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所南亞 (1303) was invited to participate in an online investor conference hosted by 玉山證券 to discuss its business overview. 【福壽】announces that it received an indictment from the Taiwan Taichung District Prosecutors Office.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129504https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129504Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:03:12 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所福壽實業 and 5 senior executives, including Chairman 洪堯昆, were indicted by the Taichung District Prosecutors Office for violations of the Food Safety and Sanitation Act. The company said the case would not affect its finances or operations, but it could affect its corporate reputation. 【康霈*】announces that it was invited to participate in an online investor conference hosted by 元大證券 on Aug. 31, 115.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129503https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129503Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:03:06 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所康霈* (6919) will participate in an online investor conference hosted by 元大證券 on Aug. 31, 115, to discuss its operational progress. 【新至陞】, on behalf of its important subsidiary SUN NICE LTD.(BVI), announces that the board resolved to distribute a dividend.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129502https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129502Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:01:49 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所新至陞's important subsidiary SUN NICE LTD.(BVI) resolved to distribute a cash dividend of more than US$2.24 million. 【新至陞】, on behalf of its important subsidiary 香港新至陞控股有限公司, announces that the board resolved to distribute a dividend.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129501https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129501Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:01:27 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所A subsidiary of 新至陞 announced a dividend of approximately $5.62 million for fiscal 2026. The dividend complies with Hong Kong regulations and demonstrates financial soundness. 【新至陞】announces that it was invited to participate in an investor conference hosted by 永豐金證券.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129493https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129493Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:01:02 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所新至陞 (3679) will participate in an online investor conference hosted by 永豐金證券 on Aug. 27, 115, to brief institutional investors on its financial and business status. The move is expected to raise its market visibility. [科嘉-KY] On behalf of subsidiaries 蘇州嘉吉/科德/嘉財/艾普來/百宏/嘉皇/嘉駿, announcement of cumulative acquisition of the same securities within one year reaching 20% of paid-in capitalhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129491https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129491Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:00:55 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所A subsidiary of 科嘉-KY conducted a reverse repurchase transaction in government bonds worth about NT$686 million as an investment management activity. 【嘉晶】corrects its announcement on receipt of the subscription proceeds for its sixth domestic unsecured convertible bond issue.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129490https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129490Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:00:18 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所嘉晶電子 completed the offering of its sixth domestic unsecured convertible bond issue, raising a total of NT$353.5 million. 【科嘉-KY】On behalf of subsidiaries 蘇州嘉吉/科德/嘉財/艾普來/百宏/嘉皇/嘉駿, announces that cumulative disposals of the same marketable security within one year have reached 20% of paid-in capitalhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129489https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129489Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:00:08 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所A subsidiary of 科嘉-KY sold a reverse repurchase agreement in government bonds on the Shanghai Stock Exchange on Aug. 20, 115, for a total of about NT$673 million, earning a profit of RMB5,000 as an investment management activity. 【順德】announces that it was invited to participate in an investor briefing hosted by 元大證券.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129488https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129488Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:59:37 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所順德 was invited to participate in an investor briefing hosted by 元大證券, scheduled for Sept. 9, 115, at the Regent Taipei. 【高雄銀】announces a change in its head of research and development.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129424https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129424Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:55:52 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所高雄銀 announced a change in its head of research. 吳欣樺氏 will be succeeded by 張簡淑如氏 as part of a role adjustment. 【嘉晶】announces matters related to the record date for its cash capital increase, including the offering price.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129423https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129423Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:52:07 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所嘉晶 (3016) announced an offering price of NT$82 for its cash capital increase, with the proceeds to be used to expand equipment. 【春雨】announces that it was invited to participate in an online investor conference hosted by 康和證券.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129422https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129422Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:50:39 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所春雨 (2012) was invited to participate in an online investor conference hosted by 康和證券 to report on its operating conditions. 【順德】announces that it was invited to participate in an investor briefing hosted by 國泰證券.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129421https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129421Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:50:27 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所順德 will participate in an investor briefing hosted by 國泰證券. 【富邦金】announces a change in the membership of the audit and risk management committee of its subsidiary 富邦證券.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129420https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129420Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:50:11 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所富邦金控 announced a change in the membership of the audit and risk management committee of its subsidiary 富邦證券, with 鄭桂蕙 newly appointed. 【日月光投控】, on behalf of its subsidiary 日月光半導體製造, announces the acquisition of machinery and equipment for business use from 鴻勁精密股份有限公司.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129354https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129354Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:49:31 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所A subsidiary of 日月光投控 acquired machinery and equipment from 鴻勁精密 for about NT$1.095 billion. 【日月光投控】, on behalf of its subsidiary 日月光半導體製造, announces the acquisition of machinery and equipment for business use from 盟立自動化股份有限公司.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129286https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129286Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:49:07 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所日月光半導體 purchased production equipment worth about NT$1.019 billion from 盟立自動化 to expand capacity and operations. 【富邦金】富邦金控代子公司富邦證券公告獨立董事派任情形https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129285https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129285Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:48:59 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所富邦金控 announced that 鄭桂蕙 was newly appointed as an independent director of its subsidiary 富邦證券, replacing the previous appointee following a change in the corporate shareholder's representative. [可成] Announces that the amount spent on the company's share buyback has exceeded NT$三億元https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129284https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129284Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:48:26 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所Ke Cheng announced that its share buyback exceeded NT$300 million, with a cumulative 1.795 million shares repurchased at an average price of NT$203.86. The move reflects the company's confidence in its own value and future prospects, sending a positive signal to shareholders. [Fubon Financial] Announcement: The company's board of directors approved the consolidated financial statements for the second quarter of 115.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129283https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129283Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:48:04 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所Fubon Financial Holding Co. released its consolidated financial statements for the second quarter of 115, reporting cumulative net income attributable to the parent company of NT$97.39 billion and EPS of NT$6.67. The routine financial disclosure reflects its stable earnings capacity. Former supervisor stole and sold donated bodies and organs; Harvard settles with families for 1.7 billionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2130691https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2130691Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:43:58 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 台灣金聯公辦都更首案 斥資7.54億估122年完工https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2130692https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2130692Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:37:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Unemployment rate among Hong Kong youths aged 20 to 29 hits 8.4%, worst in nearly 2 yearshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2130657https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2130657Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:36:13 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 100 days until mayoral election; Shen Po-yang: Will continue presenting Taipei visionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2130654https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2130654Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:34:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Takaichi government carries out first execution; Osaka pachinko parlor arsonist put to deathhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2130655https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2130655Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:29:51 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 7 Chinese military vessels and 6 government ships operate around Taiwan Strait; Taiwan military closely monitors and respondshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2130656https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2130656Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:27:49 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan's Ministry of National Defense detected 7 Chinese military vessels and 6 government ships operating around the Taiwan Strait. The military continues to closely monitor them. No Chinese military aircraft were detected during the period, and the relevant military activity has been addressed. Magnitude 6.7 quake in southern Peru leaves 3 with minor injuries; damage assessment ongoinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2130658https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2130658Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:24:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA South Korea recommends anti-dumping duties on caustic soda from Taiwan and China; 台塑: limited impacthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2130447https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2130447Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:18:43 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 謝淑薇攜搭檔扳倒第3種子 闖WTA辛辛那提網賽4強https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2130448https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2130448Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:16:41 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 卓榮泰指普發現金2萬排擠津貼 蔣萬安重申「北市沒有條件」https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2130339https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2130339Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:02:38 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA In second trial of lawmakers' corruption case, Chen Chao-ming and Hsu Yung-ming acquitted; Su Chen-ching and Liao Kuo-tung still sentencedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2130127https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2130127Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:56:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Cancer treatment breakthrough triggers short squeeze; Moderna shares swing wildly over 2 dayshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2130126https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2130126Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:54:36 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Japan's inflation accelerated in July; markets expect Bank of Japan rate hike in Octoberhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2130128https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2130128Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:51:55 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA U.S. Justice Department expands probe, seeks interviews with FBI personnel who searched Mar-a-Lagohttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2130121https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2130121Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:40:29 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Trump signs memo backing commercial space launches, seeks federal land for launch siteshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2130018https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2130018Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:39:27 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taiwan stocks turn positive after falling more than 300 points early; 台積電 rises NT$15https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2130014https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2130014Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:22:25 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan stocks fell more than 300 points at one point early on the 21st before recovering and turning positive. Most heavyweight stocks were weak, while 台積電 bucked the trend and rose NT$15. U.S. imposes new sanctions on Hezbollah, says group is controlled by 伊朗革命衛隊https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129910https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p8.html#n2129910Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:22:23 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA