AI News 180m Report

2026-08-21 09:00–12:00 JST

878 received, 878 listed, 9 sources ・ Page 9 of 9

One 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.

Taiwan | 中央社 CNA (continued)（31）

At the semiconductor show, 盟立 will showcase AI robots and 天虹 will display UV ALD equipment.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 1300 companies are expected to exhibit.
  • There will be as many as 4300 booths.
  • It is about to sell its 5th system.

Companies mentioned：盟立、致茂、天虹

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Bloomberg: 博通 in talks for more than $60 billion in debt financing to fund AI infrastructure.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The plan is to raise more than $60 billion for an artificial intelligence (AI) chip financing deal.
  • The financing deal could include about $30 billion in subordinated debt.
  • Based on the amounts currently under discussion, the total financing could reach as much as $100 billion.
  • At the time, the three parties agreed to provide $35 billion in financing to expand computing capacity for Anthropic using 博通's custom chips and networking solutions.
  • The initially committed funds are expected to add 1 gigawatt (GW) of computing capacity.
  • The broader partnership aims to help leading AI labs secure more than 20 gigawatts of computing capacity by 2028.

Companies mentioned：博通、Anthropic、Alphabet、Meta、輝達、黑石集團、阿波羅全球管理公司、OpenAI、亞馬遜、微軟

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Taiwan stocks opened down 10.4 points.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The weighted index stood at 44923.34 points.
  • Trading value totaled NT$5.335 billion.

Companies mentioned：台北股市

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The Taiwan dollar opened 2.5 cents higher at NT$31.9.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The Taiwan dollar opened at NT$31.9 against the U.S. dollar today.
  • The Taiwan dollar opened at NT$31.9 against the U.S. dollar today, up 2.5 cents.

Companies mentioned：中央社

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2/3 of people in Switzerland enjoy outdoor exercise; hiking and cycling are most popular, while strength training and yoga are gaining popularity.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 2/3 of people enjoy exercising outdoors.
  • Hiking remained the most popular activity, with a participation rate of 49%.
  • Cycling ranked second at 34%.
  • Swimming ranked 3rd at 25%.
  • Skiing and jogging each came in at 23%.
  • Weight training (20%).
  • Yoga (16%).
  • 52% of Switzerland’s population exercise multiple times a week.
  • Those who do not exercise at all account for 17%.

Companies mentioned：瑞士聯邦體育局

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Former Black Cambridge professor implicated in plagiarism dies; scholar who exposed him suspended by university.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned：劍橋大學、根特大學

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New York state legislature narrowly avoids bombing; U.S. prosecutors charge woman accused of supporting IS.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 35-year-old 鮑維.

Companies mentioned：伊斯蘭國、聯邦調查局、紐約時報廣場

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吳德榮: Guard against heavy rain before 8/25; Saudel threatens to become a major typhoon.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Today’s forecast for the north is 23 to 33 degrees Celsius.

Companies mentioned：中央氣象署、歐洲（ECMWF）

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Former Pakistan Prime Minister 伊姆蘭汗 granted medical care while in prison.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 73-year-old 伊姆蘭汗.
  • 69-year-old 古瑞希.
  • 52-year-old supporter 比拉爾.
  • Sentenced to 17 years in prison.
  • 伊姆蘭汗 served as prime minister from 2018 to 2022.
  • 伊姆蘭汗 was arrested in May 2023.

Companies mentioned：伊姆蘭汗、巴基斯坦正義運動黨、西法國際醫院、艾維、畢比、古瑞希、比拉爾、烏茲瑪汗

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Strong partners join forces for mutual gain; Taiwan-Vietnam cooperation among government, industry and academia trains tech talent locally.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Vietnam and Vietnam National University, Hanoi, are advancing Taiwan-Vietnam cooperation on industry-academia talent development to address the shortage of technical and management talent at Taiwanese businesses.

Companies mentioned：勤業眾信

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台積電 ADR rises nearly 1%; investment advisers say Taiwan stocks’ rebound on lower volume points to a period of volatile consolidation.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 台積電 ADR rises nearly 1%.
  • Taiwan stocks rose 214.39 points on the 20th.
  • Closed at 44,933.74
  • Trading value of NT$792.962 billion
  • Combined net selling totaled NT$3.537 billion.
  • 台積電 American depositary receipts (ADRs) rose 0.95%.
  • Closed at $416.
  • 美光 shares surged nearly 4%.
  • 輝達 fell 0.33%.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 703.84 points.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 703.84 points, or 1.32%.
  • The S&P 500 fell 66.82 points.
  • The S&P 500 fell 66.82 points, or 0.87%.
  • Nas

Companies mentioned：台積電、沃爾瑪（Walmart）、美光、輝達

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Interest in Taiwan grows; Norway sends more scholarship recipients to Taiwan than Sweden for the first time.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A total of 30 students from Sweden and Norway received Taiwan government scholarships this year.
  • Of these, 3 received Ministry of Education Taiwan Scholarships.
  • 22 received Huayu Enrichment Scholarships.
  • 5 received language-study scholarships under the Ministry of Education’s Huayu BEST Program.
  • Taiwan ranked 17th.
  • It ranked 3rd in Asia.

Companies mentioned：奧斯陸大學、台灣大學、政治大學、瑞典中國問題研究中心、洛桑管理學院IMD

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Economic Affairs Ministry demands a lawsuit seeking compensation; 兆基屋管 says it has hired a lawyer to pursue accountability.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Under the current proposal, the trust account holds about 2.12% of 兆基屋管’s shares.

Companies mentioned：兆基屋管、能率亞洲資本、趙姬投資股份有限公司、寄居蟹管理顧問公司

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U.S.-Canada trade deal nears finalization as the two countries continue final negotiations.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original價值約200億美元加拿大商品加徵50%關稅
  • Original對價值約200億美元加拿大商品加徵50%關稅
  • Original加拿大製造汽車的最高關稅從25%降至15%
  • Original加拿大鋼鋁產品的關稅減半至25%

Companies mentioned：加拿大、美國、美國-墨西哥-加拿大協定（USMCA）、美國貿易代表署（USTR）

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Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示（23）

Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) – 2nd Fiscal Period (2025/05/29–2026/05/28)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

大和アセットマネジメント株式会社 has published its securities report for the 2nd fiscal period (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts).

Companies mentioned：大和アセットマネジメント株式会社

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Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) – 28th Fiscal Period (2025/11/29–2026/05/28)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

Daiwa Asset Management has filed a securities report relating to beneficiary certificates of domestic investment trusts for the 28th fiscal period.

Companies mentioned：大和アセットマネジメント株式会社

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Foreign Company Report

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

メドトロニック・パブリック・リミテッド・カンパニー has filed a Foreign Company Report.

Companies mentioned：メドトロニック・パブリック・リミテッド・カンパニー

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Securities Report – 11th Fiscal Period (2025/06/01–2026/05/31)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

株式会社ジーデップ・アドバンス has filed its securities report for the 11th fiscal period (2025/06/01–2026/05/31).

Companies mentioned：株式会社ジーデップ・アドバンス

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Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) – 1st Fiscal Period (2025/06/03–2026/05/21)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

SBI Asset Management has filed a securities report for the 1st fiscal period covering beneficiary certificates of domestic investment trusts from June 3, 2025, to May 21, 2026.

Companies mentioned：SBIアセットマネジメント株式会社

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Securities Report – 35th Fiscal Period (2025/06/01–2026/05/31)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

株式会社ドーン has filed its securities report for the 35th fiscal period. It officially reports the company’s financial and management status.

Companies mentioned：株式会社ドーン

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Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) – 25th Fiscal Period (2025/05/23–2026/05/22)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

Disclosure of the 25th-period securities report by Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management. An official report on the management status of the investment trust.

Companies mentioned：三菱UFJアセットマネジメント株式会社

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Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) – 16th period (2025/11/26–2026/05/22)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

東京海上アセットマネジメント published its securities report for the 16th period. It explains the investment trust’s financial condition and provides comprehensive disclosure to investors.

Companies mentioned：東京海上アセットマネジメント

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Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) – 40th period (2025/05/23–2026/05/22)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

三菱UFJアセットマネジメント株式会社 published a securities report for beneficiary certificates of a domestic investment trust for the 40th period (2025/05/23-2026/05/22).

Companies mentioned：三菱UFJアセットマネジメント株式会社

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Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) – 16th period (2025/11/27–2026/05/26)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

ピクテ・ジャパン株式会社 published a securities report for beneficiary certificates of a domestic investment trust for the 16th period (2025/11/27-2026/05/26).

Companies mentioned：ピクテ・ジャパン株式会社

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Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) – 26th period (2025/11/28–2026/05/27)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

Nomura Asset Management published its securities report for the 26th period. It explains the investment trust’s financial condition and aims to ensure transparency for investors.

Companies mentioned：野村アセットマネジメント株式会社

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Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) – 35th period (2025/11/26–2026/05/25)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

Meiji Yasuda Asset Management published its securities report for the 35th period. It discloses the investment trust’s financial details and management status to investors.

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Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) – 16th period (2025/11/27–2026/05/26)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

Pictet Japan filed its securities report for the 16th period. It discloses the investment trust’s management status and aims to ensure transparency for investors.

Companies mentioned：Pictet Group

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Securities Report (Domestic Investment Trust Beneficiary Certificates) — 28th Period (2025/11/26–2026/05/22)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

Nomura Asset Management filed its securities report for the 28th period. The period covered is 2025/11/26-2026/05/22.

Companies mentioned：野村アセットマネジメント株式会社

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Securities Report (Domestic Investment Trust Beneficiary Securities) — 26th period (2025/11/26–2026/05/22)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

Nomura Asset Management filed its securities report for the 26th period. The period covered is 2025/11/26-2026/05/22.

Companies mentioned：野村アセットマネジメント株式会社

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Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) – 51st period (2025/11/29–2026/05/28)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

Nomura Asset Management published its securities report for the 51st period. The period covered is from 2025/11/29 to 2026/5/28.

Companies mentioned：野村アセットマネジメント株式会社

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Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) – 41st period (2025/11/22–2026/05/21)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

Amova Asset Management published its securities report for the 41st period. The period covered is from 2025/11/22 to 2026/5/21.

Companies mentioned：アモーヴァ・アセットマネジメント株式会社

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Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) – 23rd period (2025/11/27–2026/05/26)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

Pictet Japan filed its securities report for the 23rd period.

Companies mentioned：ピクテ・ジャパン株式会社

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Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) – 57th period (2025/12/01–2026/05/31)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

Original野村アセットマネジメント株式会社の第57期有価証券報告書が提出されました。

Companies mentioned：野村アセットマネジメント株式会社

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Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) – 16th period (2025/11/26–2026/05/25)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

Ｔ＆Ｄアセットマネジメント株式会社’s securities report for the 16th period was filed.

Companies mentioned：Ｔ＆Ｄアセットマネジメント株式会社

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Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) – 59th period (2025/11/29–2026/05/28)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

野村アセットマネジメント株式会社 filed its Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) for the 59th period. The period covered is 2025/11/29-2026/05/28.

Companies mentioned：野村アセットマネジメント株式会社

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Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) – 29th period (2025/11/22–2026/05/21)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

キャピタル アセットマネジメント株式会社 filed its Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) for the 29th period. The period covered is 2025/11/22-2026/05/21.

Companies mentioned：キャピタル アセットマネジメント株式会社

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Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) – 33rd period (2025/11/27–2026/05/26)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

Pictet Japan announced its securities report for the 33rd period (2025/11/27-2026/05/26).

Companies mentioned：ピクテ・ジャパン株式会社

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Taiwan | 鉅亨網（22）

Trump administration moves up start of winter gasoline sales to ease pressure on fuel prices.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

The Trump administration is moving up the start of winter gasoline sales to September 1 through the EPA. The move aims to ease soaring gasoline prices by increasing supply by hundreds of thousands of barrels.

Companies mentioned：アメリカ環境保護庁（EPA）、アメリカ自動車協会（AAA）

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Inkwater develops “last-meter” spatial positioning technology: positioning continues even when GPS disappears.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

Inkwater announced the development of “last-meter” spatial positioning technology that can pinpoint locations even where GPS is unavailable. It enables navigation indoors and in complex structures without beacons or dedicated infrastructure.

Companies mentioned：Google、Apple、NVIDIA、Tesla、Microsoft Research Asia、Yushan AI

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Semiconductors fuel growth! South Korea’s exports in the first 20 days of August hit a record; central bank stresses policy must be “prudent and flexible” to safeguard financial stability.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

South Korea's exports hit a record $55.2 billion in the first 20 days of August, led by semiconductors. Amid concerns about household debt and real estate risks, the central bank stressed a “cautious and flexible” monetary policy.

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First for a South Korean company! SK Hynix plans to build a memory chip plant in Japan.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

SK hynix announced plans to build a memory chip plant in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. The facility will be the first full-scale production base in Japan for a South Korean company and marks a new step in Japan-South Korea semiconductor cooperation.

Companies mentioned：美光、台積電、三星電子

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Could the $40 trillion U.S. debt crisis actually be a major tailwind? “Lessons from the past” revealed! Is a pullback actually a signal of the main rally, with “all roads leading to China”?

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

An analysis examines the impact of US debt problems on markets and growth opportunities for AI-related companies. Government policy intervention is expected to help stabilize markets, while AI-related companies are gaining growth opportunities.

Companies mentioned：台積電、華邦電、南亞科、聯亞、華星光、上詮、大量、欣興、南電、台光電、聯茂、金居

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美光 CEO: AI has “completely changed” the rules of the memory industry; opportunities extend beyond data centers.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrotra stressed that AI is fundamentally transforming the demand structure of the memory industry. The company is building a large-scale factory in Boise with an investment of $250 billion, and demand is expanding beyond data centers to autonomous vehicles and robots.

Companies mentioned：SanDisk

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A 177% surge in a single day! Moderna short squeeze shocks markets as a hot AI chip trade unexpectedly becomes a cash machine.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

モデルナ shares surged 177% in a single day after the company reported positive results from a clinical trial of its personalized mRNA cancer vaccine. The results had a major impact on the healthcare industry and also affected related stocks, including AI chipmakers.

Companies mentioned：モデルナ、メルク、マイウェル科技、Google、ブロードコム

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A big move! 彭博: Samsung plans to announce a shareholder return plan today worth up to $79 billion

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

Samsung Electronics is set to announce a shareholder return plan of up to 110 trillion won ($79 billion). The move comes amid improved earnings driven by AI demand and is aimed at meeting investor expectations.

Companies mentioned：彭博

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Cnyes Investment Radar: How should beginners get started investing? A guide to asset allocation for different age groups

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Investment returns range from 2.41 million to 4.69 million
  • Average investment returns could reach 3.25 million
  • Assets could reach 9.84 million in 20 years
  • Assets could grow to 18.76 million in 20 years
  • Emerging-market stocks and global stocks fell by an average of 16.2% and 7.5%, respectively
  • U.S. investment-grade corporate bonds and U.S. Treasuries fell by an average of just 2.4% and 2.1%, respectively
  • Original股二債八的配置下平均跌幅甚至僅1.6%

Companies mentioned：鉅亨買基金、富蘭克林華美、復華、施羅德、彭博、MSCI、標普500、那斯達克100、ICE

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Original全球人形機器人上半年出貨暴增近300% 智元、宇樹瓜分逾七成市占

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

Original2026年上半年全球人形机器人出货量激增近300%，智元与宇树合计市占逾七成。商业化部署加速，工业与服务场景需求升温，显示产业集中度高且成长动能强劲。

Companies mentioned：智元机器人 (AGIBOT)、宇树科技 (Unitree)、银 河通用 (Galbot)、优必选 (UBTECH)、乐聚机器人、龙旗科技、均胜电子、美团、宁德时代

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With Apple's launch event approaching, 鴻海 scrambles to hire workers to ramp up iPhone 18 mass production

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

Ahead of アップル's announcement of its new iPhone, 鴻海 is conducting large-scale hiring in Shenzhen. It is strengthening production capacity by raising hourly wages and offering incentives of up to 7,800 yuan. The move is also being interpreted as a sign that the standard model's launch may be delayed.

Companies mentioned：アップル、鴻海、富士康

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AI drives strong exports as Taiwan's Q2 current-account surplus hits its third-highest quarterly level

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

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jpp-KY rides AI wave, posts second-highest Q2 earnings; first-half EPS at 8.54 yuan

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

Thai precision sheet metal maker jpp-KY (経宝精密) posted its second-highest quarterly operating profit on record in the second quarter, driven by growing demand for AI infrastructure. EPS for the first half was 8.54 yuan, pointing to sustained growth.

Companies mentioned：jpp-KY、経宝精密

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European smartphone showdown: Apple and Samsung each capture 34% market share to tie for first place

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

In the second quarter of 2026, the European smartphone market contracted 10%, but Apple gained 9 percentage points to reach a 34% share, tying Samsung for the top spot. The result reflects growing demand for premium devices and strategic positioning.

Companies mentioned：Apple (AAPL-US)、Samsung Electronics (005930-KR)、Xiaomi (1810-HK)、Oppo、Honor

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Cryptocurrency, AI and gambling industries emerge as major new donors as corporate money in U.S. midterm elections hits record

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

The cryptocurrency, AI and online gambling industries are making record political donations ahead of the 2026 US midterm elections. These emerging industries are supporting candidates across party lines to avoid regulation, raising concerns about their growing political influence.

Companies mentioned：Coinbase、Ripple、Andreessen Horowitz、Meta、Alphabet、OpenAI、Anthropic、SpaceX

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Micron to invest $10 billion in research lab, backed by Trump and Apple

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

US semiconductor maker Micron announced plans to invest $10 billion over the next 10 years to establish a research lab. The project aims to advance memory technology in the AI era and is backed by the Trump administration and Apple, against a backdrop of efforts to strengthen US manufacturing.

Companies mentioned：Micron Technology、Apple、SK Hynix、Samsung Electronics、SanDisk

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Brokerages make first cuts to Samsung and SK Hynix earnings forecasts, projecting declines of 5.2 trillion and 3 trillion won, respectively, in 2027

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

Several brokerages have lowered their forecasts for Samsung Electronics' and SK hynix's 2027 operating profits. The revisions reflect a correction to excessive expectations for a memory supercycle and indicate that market assessments are becoming more realistic.

Companies mentioned：FnGuide、Counterpoint

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Key U.S. stock market news roundup, Aug. 21, 2026

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

Anthropic is preparing for a mega-sized IPO, while 博通 is considering more than $60 billion in financing for AI chips. NVIDIA denied shipping China-specific chips, and Meta faces lawsuits over alleged addiction among minors. The US Treasury secretary's bond buybacks could affect the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rate hikes.

Companies mentioned：Anthropic、SpaceX、博通、輝達、Meta

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Revenue update: July revenue of major Taiwanese-listed companies, Aug. 21, 2026 (7 companies added)

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

Sales figures for 242 major Taiwanese companies in July 2026 were released, showing unusually strong growth in the building materials and semiconductor industries. The figures are expected to bolster hopes for an economic recovery.

Companies mentioned：鼎固-KY、慧洋-KY、臻鼎-KY、潤隆、台汽電、南亞科、至上、華邦電、聯華、國建、遠雄、國際中橡、皇普、合庫金、中鋼

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Hormuz shipping war of words escalates! Iran hits back at Trump, saying his launch of “Economic D-Day” is because he “failed to manage domestic affairs and is shifting attention”

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

US President Donald Trump imposed sweeping economic sanctions on Iran, calling them “Economic D-Day.” Iran called the move an attempt to divert attention from domestic issues and continued its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Energy supply risks are mounting, heightening international tensions.

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Merck downgraded after hitting record high as cancer vaccine optimism fails to outweigh valuation concerns

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

Merck shares hit a new high on progress in cancer vaccines, but RBC downgraded its rating to “Market Perform.” Patent expiration risks and a high valuation remain concerns.

Companies mentioned：Moderna、AbbVie、RBC Capital Markets、四川科倫博泰生物醫藥

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U.S. Treasury yields rebound sharply; Bessent calmly calls it just “noise”

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

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Companies mentioned：ING、Bianco Research

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Taiwan | 風傳媒（14）

Will a pay cut before retirement also reduce your labor insurance pension? The “salary period” that really affects your monthly benefits

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

An explanation of how a decline in salary before retirement affects labor insurance pensions. Since pension benefits are based on the highest 60 months of standard insured salaries, they do not necessarily decrease. What matters is not the final salary but the long-term earnings history.

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Decoding the Taiwan Strait: Could East Asia become a theater for a nuclear arms chain reaction? As tensions rise in the Malacca Strait and Taiwan Strait, Japanese military expert says Taiwan and Japan should build a new “maritime security” line of defense

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Japanese lawmaker Yoshihiko Yamada called at a forum in Taiwan for Taiwan and Japan to expand maritime cooperation and establish a new “maritime security” line of defense in response to rising regional tensions. The move has strategic significance for maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific order.

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Can parents and grandparents each give 2.44 million? How much can a child receive in a year tax-free from gift tax? A look at the calculation

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

The annual gift tax exemption of ¥2.44 million applies separately to each donor. If parents and grandparents each make gifts, one child can receive at least ¥9.76 million a year tax-free. This is an important wealth transfer strategy.

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Original支不支持兩岸「一國兩制」？陸委會最新民調：8成台灣人一面倒表態，驚人結果曝

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

In a poll conducted by Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council, 81.2% opposed “One Country, Two Systems,” and 83.9% said Taiwan's future should be decided by the people of Taiwan. The results reflect deep concern about the Chinese government's actions.

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Did 陳幸妤 violate a confidentiality agreement? Professor's 3-point analysis: “趙建銘 may demand 100 million in damages”—if he shows no mercy, more will come out

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

The divorce dispute between 陳幸妤 and 趙建銘 continues to escalate. After returning to Taiwan, 趙建銘 made public Article 8 of the divorce agreement's confidentiality clause, which requires violators to pay 100 million in damages, drawing public attention.

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Weather: Conditions change across Taiwan! Could Typhoon Saudel strengthen into a super typhoon and affect Taiwan? Expert warns of 5 days of heavy rain starting “this day”

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Typhoon No. 18 Saudel could strengthen into a severe typhoon, and unsettled weather is expected across Taiwan through the 25th. Heavy rain is expected to persist, particularly in the southwest, prompting calls for vigilance against disasters.

Companies mentioned：気象応用推広基金会、中央気象署

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BBC asks the big question: Why is Taiwan proposing a “caning referendum” now?

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Taiwan's Legislative Yuan has approved a referendum proposal to consider introducing caning into the Criminal Code for sexual assault, child abuse and major fraud cases. The proposal has sparked widespread debate, with supporters saying it could strengthen deterrence and opponents raising human rights concerns.

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Why do parents who love you so much criticize you so much? What truly makes people cry in Everything Everywhere All at Once is a kind of love familiar to Taiwanese families

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Everything Everywhere All at Once uses its science-fiction premise to explore the “disconnect in expressing love” characteristic of Asian families. It highlights how parents and children can continue to hurt one another despite loving each other, because they express that love differently.

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What if you lack labor insurance years and lose your job in middle age? Labor Insurance Bureau reveals 1 tip: “Receive 15,000 per month in retirement, plus 570,000 in retirement benefits”

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

An explanation of how unemployed middle-aged and older workers with insufficient labor insurance coverage can qualify for pension benefits by enrolling in the national pension system. The option broadens pension planning choices and can help secure financial stability in retirement.

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This week's biggest insider stories: 陳幸妤 explained—趙建銘 and Chen Shui-bian had seemed off for a long time! 徐佳青 was sent to a low-profile post and still caused trouble; party insiders had already “seen what she was like”

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Inside Taiwanese politics: 陳幸妤 made her divorce issue public, while 徐佳青 was fined over a sham inspection and her son's participation in activities. The military showcased new capabilities during the Han Kuang exercises. The Democratic Progressive Party is struggling in local elections.

Companies mentioned：陳幸妤、趙建銘、徐佳青、賴清德

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Should you wet your toothbrush before brushing? Many people have been doing it wrong for 30 years, experts reveal the right way

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

A specialist organization has cleared up misconceptions about whether to wet a toothbrush with water before applying toothpaste. The key is to use fluoride toothpaste and brush correctly.

Companies mentioned：American Dental Association、National Health Service

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Behind the scenes》The military is scrambling! What weakness in Taiwan’s drone development has it been caught on?

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Taiwan's 創未來科技 delivered an anti-drone system to the army but failed performance tests 3 consecutive times, leading to the contract's termination. The reliability of domestic defense technology has come under a cloud.

Companies mentioned：創未來科技

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《Wall Street for Tech Workers》Preview｜Exclusive》Revenue of $6.7 billion, but losses of $12.3 billion! OpenAI has gone from AI’s leading giant to Anthropic’s junior partner

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

OpenAI posted revenue of $6.7 billion but a loss of $12.3 billion, falling behind Anthropic in revenue. Meanwhile, Moderna's mRNA cancer vaccine succeeded, sending its shares soaring. The US Treasury secretary's market intervention and drought in Europe are also drawing attention.

Companies mentioned：OpenAI、Anthropic、Moderna、Merck、NVIDIA、Oracle、SoftBank、Citadel

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Opinion: A privately assembled motorcycle triggers a joint investigation by four government agencies—why has 張雪’s motorcycle put the Lai government on high alert?

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

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  • The 820RR is powered by an 819cc inline three-cylinder engine
  • The production version is rated at 135 horsepower
  • It accelerates from zero to 100 kilometers per hour in just 2.81 seconds

Companies mentioned：張雪、ZXMoto、三陽、光陽、凱越機車

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Taiwan | 環球生技月刊（3）

瑞磁生技 swings to a profit in H1, with after-tax net income of NT$49 million and a tens-of-millions-of-dollars procurement request from 美國大型實驗室 - Global Bio & Investment

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 環球生技月刊

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  • Revenue in the first half totaled NT$430 million
  • Up 81% year over year
  • Gross margin was 68%
  • After-tax net income was NT$49 million
  • Earnings per share (EPS) were NT$0.48
  • Loss per share was NT$1
  • Annual procurement demand reached ten million U.S. dollars

Companies mentioned：瑞磁生技、美國大型實驗室

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工研院 and AMRA release updated mobile robot standards, adding testing requirements for legged robots for the first time - Global Bio & Investment

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 環球生技月刊

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  • 《AMRA-201: 2026 General Requirements and Test Methods for Mobile Robots》
  • 《TARS／AMRA-300: 2026 Guidelines for Robot-Friendly Environments for Mobile Robot Applications》

Companies mentioned：工研院、AMRA

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瑞基海洋 reports H1 revenue of NT$112 million and a gross margin of 76% - Global Bio & Investment

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 環球生技月刊

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  • Consolidated revenue totaled NT$112 million
  • Up 4.99% year over year
  • Gross margin was 76%
  • Operating net loss was NT$22.54 million
  • Loss per share was NT$0.16
  • Gross profit from operations was NT$85.76 million
  • Up 16.9% year over year
  • The operating net loss narrowed to NT$22.54 million from NT$49.03 million in the same period last year
  • Non-operating results also shifted from a net loss of 2,893 in the same period last year

Companies mentioned：瑞基海洋生物科技

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Taiwan | 照護線上（1）

Are people with diabetes at greater risk when they catch a cold?

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 照護線上

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  • Millions of people with diabetes in Taiwan

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Taiwan | Heho健康（1）

蕭伊 talks about the inside story of her breakup with Joeman! Psychiatrist explains 5 psychological factors behind “love-brain” - Heho Health

Published ・ Source Taiwan | Heho健康

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  • Million-subscriber YouTuber Joeman

Companies mentioned：Joeman

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