AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-21 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 9 of 9https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.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 At the semiconductor show, 盟立 will showcase AI robots and 天虹 will display UV ALD equipment.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129911https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129911Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:16:21 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Bloomberg: 博通 in talks for more than $60 billion in debt financing to fund AI infrastructure.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129906https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129906Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:09:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taiwan stocks opened down 10.4 points.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129797https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129797Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:03:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA The Taiwan dollar opened 2.5 cents higher at NT$31.9.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129798https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129798Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:03:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 2/3 of people in Switzerland enjoy outdoor exercise; hiking and cycling are most popular, while strength training and yoga are gaining popularity.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129799https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129799Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:02:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Former Black Cambridge professor implicated in plagiarism dies; scholar who exposed him suspended by university.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129734https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129734Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:57:10 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA New York state legislature narrowly avoids bombing; U.S. prosecutors charge woman accused of supporting IS.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129657https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129657Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:44:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 吳德榮: Guard against heavy rain before 8/25; Saudel threatens to become a major typhoon.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129653https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129653Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:44:05 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Former Pakistan Prime Minister 伊姆蘭汗 granted medical care while in prison.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129624https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129624Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:34:03 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Strong partners join forces for mutual gain; Taiwan-Vietnam cooperation among government, industry and academia trains tech talent locally.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129557https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129557Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:25:01 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 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. 台積電 ADR rises nearly 1%; investment advisers say Taiwan stocks’ rebound on lower volume points to a period of volatile consolidation.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129499https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129499Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:21:58 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Interest in Taiwan grows; Norway sends more scholarship recipients to Taiwan than Sweden for the first time.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129492https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129492Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:19:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Economic Affairs Ministry demands a lawsuit seeking compensation; 兆基屋管 says it has hired a lawyer to pursue accountability.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129487https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129487Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:15:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA U.S.-Canada trade deal nears finalization as the two countries continue final negotiations.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129282https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129282Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:55:52 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) – 2nd Fiscal Period (2025/05/29–2026/05/28)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2130338https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2130338Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:02:00 +0900JapanEDINET 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). Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) – 28th Fiscal Period (2025/11/29–2026/05/28)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2130131https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2130131Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:57:00 +0900JapanEDINET 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. Foreign Company Reporthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2130125https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2130125Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:48:00 +0900JapanEDINET 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. Securities Report – 11th Fiscal Period (2025/06/01–2026/05/31)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129803https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129803Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:05:00 +0900JapanEDINET 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). Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) – 1st Fiscal Period (2025/06/03–2026/05/21)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129628https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129628Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:36:00 +0900JapanEDINET 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. Securities Report – 35th Fiscal Period (2025/06/01–2026/05/31)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129562https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129562Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:30:00 +0900JapanEDINET 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. Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) – 25th Fiscal Period (2025/05/23–2026/05/22)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129561https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129561Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:29:00 +0900JapanEDINET 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. Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) – 16th period (2025/11/26–2026/05/22)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129560https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129560Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:13:00 +0900JapanEDINET 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. Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) – 40th period (2025/05/23–2026/05/22)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129498https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129498Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:10:00 +0900JapanEDINET 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). Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) – 16th period (2025/11/27–2026/05/26)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129497https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129497Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:07:00 +0900JapanEDINET 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). Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) – 26th period (2025/11/28–2026/05/27)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129496https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129496Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:06:00 +0900JapanEDINET 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. Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) – 35th period (2025/11/26–2026/05/25)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129495https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129495Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:06:00 +0900JapanEDINET 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. Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) – 16th period (2025/11/27–2026/05/26)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129494https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129494Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:05:00 +0900JapanEDINET 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. Securities Report (Domestic Investment Trust Beneficiary Certificates) — 28th Period (2025/11/26–2026/05/22)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129429https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129429Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:04:00 +0900JapanEDINET 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. Securities Report (Domestic Investment Trust Beneficiary Securities) — 26th period (2025/11/26–2026/05/22)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129428https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129428Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:03:00 +0900JapanEDINET 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. Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) – 51st period (2025/11/29–2026/05/28)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129427https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129427Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:03:00 +0900JapanEDINET 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. Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) – 41st period (2025/11/22–2026/05/21)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129426https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129426Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:02:00 +0900JapanEDINET 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. Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) – 23rd period (2025/11/27–2026/05/26)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129425https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129425Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:02:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Pictet Japan filed its securities report for the 23rd period. Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) – 57th period (2025/12/01–2026/05/31)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129359https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129359Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:02:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示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。 Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) – 16th period (2025/11/26–2026/05/25)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129358https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129358Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:02:00 +0900JapanEDINET 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. Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) – 59th period (2025/11/29–2026/05/28)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129357https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129357Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:01:00 +0900JapanEDINET 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. Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) – 29th period (2025/11/22–2026/05/21)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129356https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129356Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:01:00 +0900JapanEDINET 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. Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) – 33rd period (2025/11/27–2026/05/26)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129355https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129355Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:01:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Pictet Japan announced its securities report for the 33rd period (2025/11/27-2026/05/26). Trump administration moves up start of winter gasoline sales to ease pressure on fuel prices.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2130132https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2130132Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:02:42 +0900Taiwan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. Inkwater develops “last-meter” spatial positioning technology: positioning continues even when GPS disappears.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2130133https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2130133Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:50:06 +0900Taiwan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. 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.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2130134https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2130134Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:45:15 +0900Taiwan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. First for a South Korean company! SK Hynix plans to build a memory chip plant in Japan.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2130135https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2130135Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:42:56 +0900Taiwan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. 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”?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2130136https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2130136Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:34:43 +0900Taiwan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. 美光 CEO: AI has “completely changed” the rules of the memory industry; opportunities extend beyond data centers.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2130137https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2130137Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:30:07 +0900Taiwan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. A 177% surge in a single day! Moderna short squeeze shocks markets as a hot AI chip trade unexpectedly becomes a cash machine.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2130138https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2130138Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:20:09 +0900Taiwan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. A big move! 彭博: Samsung plans to announce a shareholder return plan today worth up to $79 billionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2130139https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2130139Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:14:44 +0900Taiwan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. Cnyes Investment Radar: How should beginners get started investing? A guide to asset allocation for different age groupshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2130140https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2130140Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:14:32 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網 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https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129663https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129663Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:00:05 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網2026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。 With Apple's launch event approaching, 鴻海 scrambles to hire workers to ramp up iPhone 18 mass productionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129664https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129664Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:51:58 +0900Taiwan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. AI drives strong exports as Taiwan's Q2 current-account surplus hits its third-highest quarterly levelhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129665https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129665Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:33:45 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網 jpp-KY rides AI wave, posts second-highest Q2 earnings; first-half EPS at 8.54 yuanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129666https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129666Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:33:12 +0900Taiwan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. European smartphone showdown: Apple and Samsung each capture 34% market share to tie for first placehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129667https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129667Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:30:05 +0900Taiwan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. Cryptocurrency, AI and gambling industries emerge as major new donors as corporate money in U.S. midterm elections hits recordhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129668https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129668Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:20:02 +0900Taiwan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. Micron to invest $10 billion in research lab, backed by Trump and Applehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129669https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129669Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:10:02 +0900Taiwan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. Brokerages make first cuts to Samsung and SK Hynix earnings forecasts, projecting declines of 5.2 trillion and 3 trillion won, respectively, in 2027https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129288https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129288Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:00:05 +0900Taiwan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. Key U.S. stock market news roundup, Aug. 21, 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129287https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129287Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:00:05 +0900Taiwan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. Revenue update: July revenue of major Taiwanese-listed companies, Aug. 21, 2026 (7 companies added)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129289https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129289Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:55:10 +0900Taiwan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. 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”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129290https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129290Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:20:41 +0900Taiwan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. Merck downgraded after hitting record high as cancer vaccine optimism fails to outweigh valuation concernshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129291https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129291Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:20:07 +0900Taiwan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. U.S. Treasury yields rebound sharply; Bessent calmly calls it just “noise”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129292https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129292Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:10:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網 Will a pay cut before retirement also reduce your labor insurance pension? The “salary period” that really affects your monthly benefitshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2130246https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2130246Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0900Taiwan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. 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 defensehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2130244https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2130244Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0900Taiwan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. 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 calculationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2130250https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2130250Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:30:00 +0900Taiwan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. 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https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2130247https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2130247Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:30:00 +0900Taiwan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. 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 outhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2130251https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2130251Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:22:16 +0900Taiwan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. 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”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2130252https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2130252Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:07:43 +0900Taiwan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. BBC asks the big question: Why is Taiwan proposing a “caning referendum” now?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2130254https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2130254Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:04:58 +0900Taiwan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. 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 familieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129738https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129738Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0900Taiwan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. 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”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129737https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129737Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0900Taiwan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. 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”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129739https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129739Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:50:00 +0900Taiwan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. Should you wet your toothbrush before brushing? Many people have been doing it wrong for 30 years, experts reveal the right wayhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129740https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129740Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:30:00 +0900Taiwan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. Behind the scenes》The military is scrambling! What weakness in Taiwan’s drone development has it been caught on?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129741https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129741Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:20:00 +0900Taiwan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. 《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 partnerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129360https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129360Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0900Taiwan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. 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?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129361https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129361Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:10:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 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 & Investmenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2130478https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2130478Thu, 20 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan環球生技月刊 工研院 and AMRA release updated mobile robot standards, adding testing requirements for legged robots for the first time - Global Bio & Investmenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2130477https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2130477Thu, 20 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan環球生技月刊 瑞基海洋 reports H1 revenue of NT$112 million and a gross margin of 76% - Global Bio & Investmenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2130479https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2130479Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan環球生技月刊 Are people with diabetes at greater risk when they catch a cold?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129505https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2129505Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:01:14 +0900Taiwan照護線上 蕭伊 talks about the inside story of her breakup with Joeman! Psychiatrist explains 5 psychological factors behind “love-brain” - Heho Healthhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2130495https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-09/index-en-p9.html#n2130495Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:16:33 +0900TaiwanHeho健康