AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-21 21:00–24:00 JSThttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 73 items from 3 sources; Japan, 19 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en Wang Chien-ming throws a “tough bomb”; Lu Yen-ching laughs: “I get nervous too”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2143178https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2143178Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:43:42 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 安華涉台言論爭議 大馬在野黨憂衝擊半導體供應鏈https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2143176https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2143176Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:37:40 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Liechtenstein changes succession rules, granting women equal inheritance rightshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2143175https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2143175Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:31:37 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Lu Yen-ching gets out of a bases-loaded jam; Chiang Kun-yu delivers winning hit to help Brothers beat Lionshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2143114https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2143114Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:24:35 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA School attack reported at Swedish secondary school; sword-wielding suspect storms in, leaving several injuredhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2143068https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2143068Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:16:33 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA U.S. State Department: China’s threat to Taiwan has grown significantly; welcomes defense budget exceeding 3% of GDPhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2143065https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2143065Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:13:31 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Lee Jhe-huei and Yang Po-hsuan upset world No. 2; Taiwan secures at least bronze in men’s doubles at badminton world championshipshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2143066https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2143066Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:11:28 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 中國 and 東協 consult on South China Sea dispute as Philippine aircraft enter airspace over Second Thomas Shoalhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2143067https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2143067Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:10:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taiwan Lottery 539 draw No. 115203: 2 top-prize tickets winhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2143063https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2143063Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:07:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Man in U.S. wearing Chucky mask chases pedestrians; Philadelphia police issue arrest warranthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2143064https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2143064Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:05:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Hong Kong activist Chow Hang-tung and others convicted; international human rights groups condemn verdicthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2143061https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2143061Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:03:20 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taiwan Lottery jackpot draw No. 115081: no top-prize winnerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2143062https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2143062Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:03:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Gandhi manuscript fetches NT$54 million, setting record for Indian historical documentshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2143000https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2143000Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:59:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Czech Republic marks Prague Spring; president and Senate speaker urge defense of media freedomhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142938https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142938Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:52:13 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Automated programs account for more than half of global internet traffic; AI is amplifying the threathttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142936https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142936Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:47:11 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 川普 moves to ease U.S. prices, announces 90-day tariff exemption for 300,000 tons of imported ground beefhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142937https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142937Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:47:09 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Cyberattacks on government agencies expose vulnerabilities; France moves to address security lapseshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142935https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142935Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:37:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Youth overseas dream program wraps up; Wu Chih-chung urges young people to connect Taiwan with the worldhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142932https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142932Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:34:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 尼古喵喵再上架？國健署：菸品違規畫面打碼即可https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142933https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142933Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:33:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Lotus Pharmaceutical partners with Alvotech to launch 2 biosimilars, targeting U.S. and Asian marketshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142934https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142934Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:28:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Feitsui Reservoir Administration Director Lin Yu-yi suspected of misappropriating public funds; prosecutors summon him for questioninghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142928https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142928Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:16:53 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 瓊斯盃台灣藍保送4強引熱議 籃協重申賽前已告知外隊https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142926https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142926Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:13:51 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Announcement says “Welcome back to China Taiwan”; 阿提哈德航空 apologizes and corrects ithttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142927https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142927Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:10:49 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung convicted; 歐盟 says freedoms in Hong Kong continue to deterioratehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142920https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142920Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:07:47 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Samsung to buy back US$80 billion of its own shares, the largest such buyback in South Korean historyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142921https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142921Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:04:45 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Man sentenced to life for killing wife and sister-in-law; New Taipei court says he does not meet the most serious criteria under Constitutional Court Judgment No. 8 and cannot be sentenced to deathhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142919https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142919Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:57:43 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 歷經兩次大戰並挺過新冠 全球在世最長壽人瑞慶117歲生日https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142858https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142858Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:56:40 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Afternoon thunderstorms bring heavy rain; 37 incidents reported in New Taipeihttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142794https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142794Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:53:38 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taiwan wins 2 gold, 5 silver and 2 bronze medals in wheelchair dance at Finland's World Abilitysport Guttmann Gameshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142795https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142795Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:51:36 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taiwan Lotto draw No. 115081https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142796https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142796Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:50:34 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan Lotto draw No. 115081: winning numbers 23, 24, 08, 26, 14 and 47; bonus number 30. Koo Li-hsiung presides over National Defense University advanced education graduation ceremony, urges continued reform and innovationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142793https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142793Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:46:32 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Daily Cash 539 draw No. 115203https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142792https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142792Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:43:30 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Pixel 11 series goes on sale; expert says practical AI boosts new phones' competitivenesshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142791https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142791Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:36:30 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 創惟: Hopes second-half operations will outperform the first half; will adjust prices at an appropriate timehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142790https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142790Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:33:28 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Research environment attracts Indian students; 48 win scholarships to pursue advanced studies in Taiwanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142682https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142682Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:23:23 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Magnitude 5.5 earthquake in Tokyo; maximum seismic intensity of 3https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142683https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142683Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:22:21 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Vice President Hsiao visits robotics expo, praises alignment with national policy prioritieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142676https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142676Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:00:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Lai Jui-lung launches Hakka support group, seeks to develop Kaohsiung Hakka tourism corridor through culture and economyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142550https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142550Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:56:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Foreign investors net-buy NT$28.3 billion, buying shipping stocks and trimming active ETFshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142615https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142615Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:55:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 世紀民生 moves into unmanned surface vehicles, targets unmanned boat procurement projecthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142548https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142548Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:54:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Poll: In hypothetical 2028 presidential matchup, Rubio narrowly beats Vancehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142549https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142549Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:52:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Peking University professor sparks outrage by calling flexible employment a benefit; Hu Xijin says it is unacceptablehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142551https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142551Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:44:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA [IZA] Luxury select shop I Z A opens limited-time pop-up “I Z A with FRIENDS” at Roppongi Hillshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2143177https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2143177Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:35:47 +0900JapanPR TIMES Idol group iLiFE! releases “LiMiT STRiKER!,” a collaboration song with esports team REJECT and Esports World Cup 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142999https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142999Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:48:39 +0900JapanPR TIMES Refresh under the morning sun! A major survey on radio calisthenics!! [Survey of 1000 people]https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142929https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142929Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:22:32 +0900JapanPR TIMES How can parents make toothbrushing time fun for their children? We ask mother of 3 Chihiro Kondohttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142931https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142931Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES A look behind the scenes of the Vermeer “Girl with a Pearl Earring” exhibitionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142930https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142930Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES An overwhelmingly immersive QUEEN live experience in cinemas! The theatrical release of the film “Queen: Budapest” has been announced to mark Freddie Mercury’s 80th birthday, クイーン’s 55th anniversary, and the 40th anniversary of this concert.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142922https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142922Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:00:25 +0900JapanPR TIMES EPEX holds Tokyo show on its world tour, “EPEX 4th CONCERT ⟨ECHO⟩ in TOKYO”! Debuts new song “ECHO” in Japan at 2 performances, afternoon and evening, at ヒューリックホール東京 (official live report)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142925https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142925Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Sayaka Isoyama: A photographer’s words changed the struggles she faced at 17, when she thought she would have “quit gravure modeling”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142924https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142924Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES RUI (STARGLOW) appears in installment #46 of ViVi’s monthly “National Treasure-Class Handsome Men” series. A look at the true self of the 19-year-old singer, who says, “I’ve gradually started opening up to people.”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142923https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142923Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Accelerating overseas expansion! BIG DATA attends the “2026 Taiwan-Japan Innovation Summit”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142857https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142857Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:55:17 +0900JapanPR TIMES Enter by following and liking. The entry period has been extended through Tuesday, September 1https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142729https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142729Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:22:26 +0900JapanPR TIMES こさかな、大阪満喫中！ 日向坂46・小坂菜緒の笑顔をぎゅっと詰め込んだ「B.L.T.10月号」表紙が完成！ 1万字インタビューでは故郷・大阪や山口陽世の卒業についても語る。https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142677https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142677Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:11:13 +0900JapanPR TIMES New version “Snow and Ice’s Phantom Dream” information revealed for “Arknights: Endfield”! Reclaimer Typhlos is coming, and new ★5 Operator Ptilopsis will be distributed!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142678https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142678Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Ogawa Fuminori (BUDDiiS) and Toshiki Seto co-star in the drama “The Prince of My Servitude”; after-story depicting what happens after the final episode to stream exclusively on FOD!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142681https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142681Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES The American Manga Awards 2026: “Best Translation” awarded to “MAGICA”!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142680https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142680Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES TOOBOE、新曲「ジャガーノート」（9月16日配信）が「Mリーグ2026-27シーズン」ソニー損保CMソングに決定！8月21日開催のホールワンマンライブで初披露https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142679https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142679Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Growing Dawn vs. the Five Stars!】Synopsis and preview images released for Episode 44, “The Strongest Man,” of the TV anime DIGIMON BEATBREAK!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142612https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142612Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:58:28 +0900JapanPR TIMES アンダーアーマー announces new brand platform “Commit”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142613https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142613Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:55:50 +0900JapanPR TIMES WYS Relation enters into business partnership with Taiwan’s Ogami Ventures LTD.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142614https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142614Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:47:36 +0900JapanPR TIMES 特斯拉、小米都中招！中國祭史上最大汽車召回 逾427萬輛受影響https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142939https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142939Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:00:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Chinese authorities have launched the largest automotive recall in history, affecting 11 companies, including テスラ and 小米. More than 4.27 million vehicles are affected because concealed door handles are difficult to operate in emergencies. 〈U.S. stocks in early trading〉U.S. stocks finally catch their breath! Major indexes open higher, Nasdaq tries to end 5-day losing streakhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142940https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142940Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:44:26 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網U.S. stocks staged a temporary rebound, with the Nasdaq 100 showing signs of ending a 5-day losing streak. High bond yields and geopolitical risks continue to weigh on markets. Is the U.S. following Japan's path? Bessent may sacrifice the dollar to rescue U.S. Treasuries; experts warn the Trump administration is playing with firehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142941https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142941Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:10:30 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The market was thrown into turmoil and the dollar fell after the U.S. Treasury doubled the scale of its long-term bond buybacks. Experts warn that the United States is moving toward a Japan-style policy of low interest rates and a weak currency. Does Bessent have enough ammunition? Another surge in Treasury yields could force the Fed to step inhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142797https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142797Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:40:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent's bond buyback plan is facing limits, and rising long-term interest rates have increased the likelihood of Federal Reserve intervention. Markets are closely watching the impact on future monetary policy. Trump personally pushes CLARITY Act, racing to get it through the Senate in Septemberhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142798https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142798Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:39:13 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網President Trump met with cryptocurrency industry executives at the White House to promote the CLARITY Act. The goal is a Senate vote in September, but negotiations have stalled over ethics provisions. Lotus Pharmaceutical and Alvotech sign licensing and commercialization agreement to advance 2 biosimilars in the U.S. and Asian marketshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142799https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142799Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:33:20 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Lotus Pharmaceutical and Alvotech announced a partnership to commercialize biosimilars of Imfinzi and Hemlibra in the United States and Asia. Their global expansion in cancer and hemophilia is accelerating. Bitcoin surges past the $78,000 mark; analyst says move is purely news-drivenhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142800https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142800Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:30:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Bitcoin surged to around $78,000, with U.S. bond buybacks and progress on the “Clarity Act” cited as the main drivers. Experts from Orbs and Citigroup said regulatory clarity is key to attracting capital inflows. U.S. threatens economic sanctions on Iran; foreign investors buy plastics stocks, sending them broadly higherhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142801https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142801Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:25:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The United States declared “unprecedented economic sanctions” on Iran, pushing up oil prices. Taiwanese plastics stocks surged across the board on foreign buying, with China Petrochemical Development and Taiwan Styrene Monomer jumping sharply. Geopolitical risks are spilling over into equity markets. Housing demand from owner-occupiers remains firm; new mortgages at Taiwan’s 5 major banks hit a 1-year high in Julyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142802https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142802Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:23:29 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網New mortgage lending at Taiwan’s 5 major banks hit a 1-year high in July, reaching NT$69.109 billion, driven mainly by more applications for the New Youth Housing Loan program and demand to take possession of homes before the lunar seventh month. The central bank cautioned against reading too much into the figures as evidence of a broad housing market recovery. U.S. beef is too expensive to stomach! Trump offers 90-day tariff relief, opens door to 300,000 metric tons of importshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142552https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142552Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:00:09 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網U.S. President Trump announced that up to 300,000 tons of ground beef would be imported over 90 days with tariff concessions and sold at 25% below market prices. The move is drawing attention as a measure to support household budgets ahead of the election. BofA calls Treasury buybacks “policy panic,” warns failure could trigger short-selling wave in AI and financial stockshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142553https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142553Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:50:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網アメリカ財政部が長期国債の回購規模を拡大し、美銀はこれを「政策恐慌」と警告。失敗すればAI関連株や金融株の空売りが加速する可能性を指摘。 Expanding its Kansai footprint! Taiwan’s National Development Council signs MoU with 阪急阪神不動產 to link Taiwan-Japan “13+17” strategic industrieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142554https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142554Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:41:40 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Taiwan National Development Council Minister Yeh Chun-hsien visited Japan and signed an MoU with 阪急阪神不動產 to promote links between Taiwan and Japan’s 13+17 strategic industries. He also visited 三菱綜合研究所 to learn from Japan’s 370 trillion yen investment strategy and strengthen the international expansion of Taiwan’s startups. After AI windfall, Samsung rewards shareholders with a major payout: up to $79.5 billionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142555https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142555Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:32:21 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Samsung Electronics announced its largest-ever shareholder return plan, saying it expects to return 90 trillion to 110 trillion won in 2026. The plan reflects profit growth driven by AI demand and aims to enhance shareholder value. Shipping index: SCFI rises for four consecutive weeks as carriers push for mid-September rate hikeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142556https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142556Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:29:58 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) rose for four consecutive weeks to 3409.63 points, while U.S.-bound freight rates approached $10,000. Wan Hai’s July profit rose nearly 20% year over year. Supply and demand remain steady, but whether September rate hikes will succeed remains to be seen. Goldman Sachs: Slowing inflation is the best way to lower U.S. Treasury yieldshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142557https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142557Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:20:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Goldman Sachs said curbing inflation is the most effective way to lower U.S. bond yields. Fiscal measures alone are insufficient, and markets remain wary of the risk of rising interest rates. Quantum computers meet supercomputers! Taiwan’s new 10 major AI initiatives look to Japan to build cross-border quantum business ecosystemhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142558https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142558Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:08:57 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Taiwan National Development Council Minister Yeh Chun-hsien led a delegation to Japan to discuss cooperation on quantum AI and AI data centers with G-QuAT, Fujitsu and NEC, strengthening links between the Taiwan and Japan technology ecosystems. Materials-KY’s revenue momentum continues to recover; first-half earnings per share at NT$1.85https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142559https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142559Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:07:16 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Materials-KY's revenue is showing signs of recovery, with earnings per share of 1.85 yuan in the first half of 2026. The company is accelerating growth through new products and emerging markets, strengthening its position as an industry leader. Chiang Chi-chen speaks entirely in English to the American Chamber of Commerce to promote Taichung, saying international talent should not only invest but also want to stayhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2143001https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2143001Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:56:35 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Legislative Yuan Deputy Speaker Johnny Chiang delivered a speech in English at a dinner hosted by the American Chamber of Commerce, outlining Taichung's internationalization and talent-retention strategies. He also presented measures to support small and medium-sized businesses, along with transportation and housing policies. 2028 U.S. presidential election poll: Rubio outpolls Vancehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2143002https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2143002Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:40:24 +0900Taiwan風傳媒In a poll for the 2028 U.S. presidential election, Secretary of State Marco Rubio recorded slightly higher support than Vice President JD Vance. He is drawing attention as a leading Republican contender. Animated series “尼古喵喵” reported over smoking content and taken off platforms; 葛如鈞 blasts health ministry: “Don’t use anime to whitewash toxic oil”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2143003https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2143003Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:06:45 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The anime “Nikonian” was reported over depictions of smoking and taken off streaming platforms. 葛如鈞 criticized the Ministry of Health and Welfare, highlighting the conflict between freedom of expression and public health. U.S. debt tops $40 trillion! Treasury Secretary Bessent tells public not to worry, says federal deficit has peakedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142859https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142859Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Treasury Secretary Bessent said the U.S. budget deficit likely peaked under the Trump administration, and that the government aims to address the debt problem through increased tariff revenue and fiscal austerity. Concerns are mounting over U.S. government debt, which has exceeded $40 trillion, while debate continues between the government and Congress over measures to address it. Could U.S. stocks tumble after hitting highs amid volatility? Expert on Treasury positioning: if long-dated bonds aren’t paying, consider 0050 or high-dividend stockshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142860https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142860Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:42:17 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Lin Chang-hsing, chairman of the Taiwan Financial Training Association, analyzed U.S. Treasury and stock market trends, saying long-dated Treasuries no longer offer investment value and recommending a shift to 0050 or high-dividend ETFs. His view offers investors an important reference for asset allocation. Ebola outbreak spreads! 疾管署 extends border controls on the Democratic Republic of the Congo through Nov. 28; Uganda may be clearedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142861https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142861Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:31:29 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to worsen, and Taiwan’s 疾管署 has decided to extend border controls on the country through Nov. 28, 2026. If Uganda reports no new cases by Aug. 27, restrictions will be lifted on Aug. 28. 疾管署 urged arriving travelers to comply strictly with disease-prevention measures and said controls would be adjusted based on the outbreak. Beijing watch: 張雪機車’s 820RR seized! Owner vows to “keep sending them until unification”; a guide to the cross-strait trade disputehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142862https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142862Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:29:31 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The 820RR motorcycle by Chinese brand Zhang Xue Motorcycles was seized in Taiwan, and founder Zhang Xue declared, “I’ll keep sending them until unification.” The clash between trade restrictions and market demand has developed into a political issue. 張雪機車 shipment to Taiwan seized; founder vows, “For every one seized, I’ll send another, until unification”; Customs Administration respondshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142863https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142863Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:28:11 +0900Taiwan風傳媒中国製の張雪820RR重機が台湾で通関時に摘発され、創業者が「一台没収されればまた一台送る」と表明。政治的含みを持つ発言が両岸関係の緊張を高めている。 王彥程 hospitalized with pneumonia! 韓華鷹隊 makes emergency roster move, expects him to miss one starthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142864https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142864Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:15:13 +0900Taiwan風傳媒王彥程, a Taiwanese pitcher for the 韓華鷹隊 of South Korea's professional baseball league, was hospitalized with pneumonia. The team removed him from the first-team roster, but his condition is not serious, and he is expected to return after missing 1 start. He has a 7-5 record and a 3.52 ERA this season. Samsung pay dispute still unresolved! Product division unhappy about being sidelined, seeks “one share” as compensationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142616https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142616Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:25:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Tensions are escalating over pay disparities between Samsung Electronics' product and semiconductor divisions. The DX division's union is demanding stock compensation, raising concerns that the dispute could spill over into 2027 labor negotiations. Middle Eastern airline lands at Taoyuan Airport and announces “Taiwan, China”; Foreign Ministry strongly protests, demands apology and correctionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142617https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142617Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:01:26 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways stirred controversy by announcing “Taiwan, China” on arrival in Taiwan. Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs protested and demanded an apology and correction. The issue has developed into a dispute over political sovereignty. Taoyuan’s old town welcomes a new tourism draw! Historic homes may apply to operate B&Bs under certain conditions, offering deeper travel experienceshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2143013https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2143013Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:51:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒桃園市政府 has designated Taoyuan’s old town as an area of historical and cultural character, allowing eligible historic homes to apply to operate as B&Bs. The move aims to extend visitors’ stays and boost local businesses and cultural spending. Taichung brings shared electric scooters to campuses; National Taiwan University of Sport joins effort to build a green, low-carbon sports campushttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142893https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142893Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:55:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Taichung Environmental Protection Bureau and National Taiwan University of Sport are working together to bring shared electric scooters to campus, aiming to promote low-carbon commuting and improve the campus environment. The initiative is an important step toward the 2050 net-zero target. “Kaohsiung, Always Moving!” tops bestseller list; Chen Chi-mai says, “The protagonist isn’t me, but all Kaohsiung residents”; Jeremy sees Chen’s “Kaohsiung spirit”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142895https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-21/index-en.html#n2142895Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:50:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai’s new book “Kaohsiung, Always Moving!” topped the Books.com.tw bestseller list on its first day of preorders. He stressed that the city’s transformation is the result of residents’ collective efforts. The book was recommended by Tsai Ing-wen and Su Tseng-chang.