# AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-22 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 2 of 2 One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 73 items from 3 sources; Japan, 40 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link. ## Are Taiwanese no longer keen on visiting Japan? Travel expert reveals “1 fatal drawback”! Insiders explain why: there’s no going back - Published: 2026-08-22T11:30:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11154140 - anchor: #n2155188 Taiwanese online users say service attitudes in Japan have worsened and suggest visiting second- and third-tier cities for a better experience. The reasons for the decline in Japan travel experiences and possible solutions have sparked widespread discussion. ## 拿出身分證！符合資格「1類人吃中餐直接7折」、還可免費吃小籠包，全台餐廳8月優惠一次看 - Published: 2026-08-22T11:15:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11157638 - anchor: #n2155189 - Companies mentioned: 樂天皇朝、心開冰室、緯豆集團 シンガポール発の『樂天皇朝』が桃園・大江に新店をオープンし、桃園市民に身分証提示で最大7折の割引を実施。また、港式カフェ『心開冰室』も台北京站に新規出店し、開幕記念キャンペーンを展開。両社が8月の台湾飲食市場に新風を吹き込む。 ## Monthly export orders approach US$100 billion, 10,000 cash payout planned for next year, CTBC Financial Holding’s investor conference: This week’s key events - Published: 2026-08-22T13:54:42+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網 - Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6584068 - anchor: #n2155533 - Companies mentioned: 上銀、新漢、和椿 台湾の7月外銷訂單が979.4億ドルと過去最高を記録し、18カ月連続で増加。政府は来年、AI経済の恩恵を国民に還元するため、1人1万円を支給予定。 ## Hot stock: Domestic and foreign institutional investors snap up shares for consecutive days; Far Eastern New Century breaks out of its trading range on heavy volume to hit a 5-and-a-half-month high - Published: 2026-08-22T13:52:10+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網 - Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6584161 - anchor: #n2155534 Shares of Far Eastern New (1402-TW) hit a 5-and-a-half-month high amid institutional buying. Products that can pass on costs and green products are boosting profits despite high oil prices. ## Hot stock: Fuhua posts first-half EPS of 2.24 yuan; foreign investors buy a net 45,607 lots in a week as shares surge 22% - Published: 2026-08-22T13:49:31+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網 - Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6584104 - anchor: #n2155535 Fiberglass maker Fuhua Industrial’s profit surged 8.31 times in the first half of 2026, with EPS reaching 2.24 yuan. Foreign investors bought a net 45,000 lots in a week, and the share price jumped 22.4%. Construction has begun on its new Thailand plant, and customers have already reserved all of its capacity, signaling strong market confidence in its growth prospects. ## Hot stock: LIGITEK targets Q4 shipments of 1.6T silicon photonics modules; foreign buying supports a 17% weekly gain - Published: 2026-08-22T13:48:38+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網 - Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6584067 - anchor: #n2155536 - Companies mentioned: 台積電、日月光、工研院 LED packaging maker LIGITEK is pushing ahead with mass production of 1.6T CPO modules, has secured certification from European customers and entered the North American AI supply chain. Its shares jumped 17% in a week. The progress highlights its technological strength and market positioning in silicon photonics. ## Hot stock: The week’s biggest gainer, Century*, takes off on the drone theme, notching 6 consecutive limit-up days after the ex-dividend date - Published: 2026-08-22T13:46:05+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網 - Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6582343 - anchor: #n2155537 世紀* shares have risen for 6 consecutive sessions, driven by high dividends and an AI unmanned-vessel strategy. The sharp rally has drawn intense market interest and led to the stock being designated for trading restrictions. ## What Nvidia needs to do to boost its valuation - Published: 2026-08-22T13:32:06+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網 - Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6584093 - anchor: #n2155538 - Companies mentioned: Anthropic、Apollo Global Management、BlackRock、Blackstone、Brookfield、Goldman Sachs、KKR、SB Energy、OpenAI Nvidia faces high market expectations and needs new narratives, such as open-source AI and financial partnerships, to drive a valuation reassessment. Analysts say its strategy will expand its TAM and deepen its institutional investment reach. ## More than 190,000 crypto traders liquidated! U.S. stocks all close higher Friday as gold and oil prices strengthen - Published: 2026-08-22T13:30:04+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網 - Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6584173 - anchor: #n2155539 - Companies mentioned: 高盛グループ、Visa、アメリカン・エキスプレス、Robinhood、Coinbase、モダーナ、MSD、テスラ U.S. stocks rose on Friday but fell for the week. More than 190,000 people were liquidated in the cryptocurrency market, while テスラ and healthcare stocks drew attention. The developments point to investors’ risk appetite and market instability. ## Trump warns he could be “impeached” if Republicans lose the midterms! Insists the Strait of Hormuz is “U.S. territory” - Published: 2026-08-22T12:51:27+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網 - Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6584174 - anchor: #n2155288 - Companies mentioned: Reuters、Ipsos Former President Trump warned that a Republican defeat in the midterm elections could lead to his impeachment. His remarks describing the Strait of Hormuz as “U.S. territory” have stirred controversy. His approval rating is also falling, highlighting the challenges of governing. ## Nvidia’s AI ecosystem adds another member! Takes stake in data center developer Cloverleaf - Published: 2026-08-22T12:50:04+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網 - Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6584153 - anchor: #n2155289 - Companies mentioned: Cloverleaf Infrastructure、OpenAI、SB Energy NVIDIA has invested several hundred million dollars in Cloverleaf, a data center infrastructure development company. The investment is part of efforts to strengthen the AI ecosystem and marks more direct involvement in building out its foundations. ## Waiting for the flood before stacking sandbags? Wall Street slams Bessent’s Treasury rescue plan - Published: 2026-08-22T12:10:05+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網 - Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6583100 - anchor: #n2155290 - Companies mentioned: DWS Group、Manulife Investment Management、Income Research + Management U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent sought to stabilize markets through Treasury buybacks, but long-term interest rates have risen again. Experts say the response came too late, underscoring the severity of the debt problem. ## Citadel閃電兌現「帶血籌碼」！已出售8成「AI股神」風險部位 - Published: 2026-08-22T11:30:24+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網 - Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6584150 - anchor: #n2155122 - Companies mentioned: Situational Awareness、Sandisk、Bloom Energy、Micron、TSMC、NEBIUS、CoreWeave Citadel sold more than 80% of the risk assets held by “AI stock guru” Aschenbrenner, realizing profits of more than $4 billion. The move demonstrates a swift response to risk during the July tech stock plunge.