# AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-24 06:00–09:00 JST｜Page 2 of 2

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 73 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 45 items from 4 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Wildfire nears 雷諾市 in Nevada; authorities urge 90,000 people to evacuate

- Published: 2026-08-24T06:57:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608240010.aspx
- anchor: #n2198456
- Companies mentioned: 雷諾市、洪堡－托伊亞比國家森林、皮維恩峰、瓦修郡、內華達大學雷諾分校

Facts:
- Authorities urged about 90,000 residents to evacuate
- At least 6 people have been injured
- The fire rapidly spread across about 53 square kilometers
- About 42,000 residents were ordered to evacuate
- Another 45,000 people are in nearby areas under evacuation warnings

## Coordinated attacks hit 3 provinces in southern Thailand; prime minister convenes emergency security meeting

- Published: 2026-08-24T06:05:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608240009.aspx
- anchor: #n2198381
- Companies mentioned: 7-Eleven

Facts:
- A total of 51 attacks occurred
- Only 3 civilians were injured

## Rising volume and prices, widening gap! New wave of price hikes may be set to begin as leading A-share power semiconductor stocks surge first

- Published: 2026-08-24T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6584271
- anchor: #n2198617
- Companies mentioned: 士蘭微、揚傑科技、華潤微、宏微科技、斯達半導體、新潔能、立昂微、英飛凌、意法半導體、比亞迪半導體、中國中車、銀河微電、富滿微、國電南瑞

Chinese A-share power semiconductor stocks surged amid rising prices and a recovery in performance. 士蘭微 and 揚傑科技 posted sharp gains, with tight supply and demand expected to persist through 2027.

## Can AI concept stocks keep rising? Evercore names “6 major” hardware stocks: further gains expected in the second half of 2026

- Published: 2026-08-24T07:30:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6584580
- anchor: #n2198618
- Companies mentioned: Seagate Technology、Western Digital、Amphenol、Arista Networks、Cisco Systems、Apple、Broadcom

Evercore analysts predicted that 6 stocks—Seagate, Western Digital, Amphenol, Arista, Cisco and Apple—would rise through the second half of 2026, driven by demand for AI hardware. They are drawing attention as an investment strategy.

## 伊朗 says the United States is “already desperate”! Vows new sanctions will fail as Pakistan army chief prepares to visit Tehran

- Published: 2026-08-24T07:00:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6584658
- anchor: #n2198396
- Companies mentioned: アメリカ、伊朗、バキスタン

伊朗’s foreign minister criticized アメリカ’s new sanctions as “a sign of desperation” and said they would fail. Meanwhile, アメリカ warned of “the toughest sanctions in history.” A visit by バキスタン’s army chief and developments in regional security are also drawing attention.

## Are U.S. midterm elections bullish for stocks? History shows this year is stronger than usual; the S&P 500 has never fallen in the 12 months after an election

- Published: 2026-08-24T06:40:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6584579
- anchor: #n2198397
- Companies mentioned: MarketWatch

A press release analyzes historical data on the impact of アメリカ’s midterm elections on the stock market. Comparing this year with typical midterm election years, it finds that the market is on a strong upward trend.

## Geopolitical tensions and profit-taking batter bulls! Cryptocurrencies tumble across the board over the weekend; 179,200 liquidated, nearly $900 million lost

- Published: 2026-08-24T06:30:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6584636
- anchor: #n2198398
- Companies mentioned: CoinGlass、BTC Markets、橋水、Kalshi

Cryptocurrencies tumbled across the board over the weekend, with Bitcoin down more than 2% and Ethereum down 5.29%. Global liquidations totaled $882 million. Geopolitical tensions and changes in U.S. fiscal policy were key factors, while analysts forecast Bitcoin will trade sideways around $75,000 in the short term.

## 〈台股盤前要聞〉量縮價穩站收復4萬5、攻4萬6留意輝達本周財報及投信籌碼鬆動

- Published: 2026-08-24T06:10:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6584700
- anchor: #n2198399
- Companies mentioned: 環球晶、TPK-KY、全新、陽程、世紀*、美而快、SEMI、上海航交所

Taiwan stocks held above 4万5千 points amid lower trading volume, with Nvidia's earnings and investment trust activity key factors. Wafer prices rose across the board, and GlobalWafers confirmed the upward trend. Taiwan remains the world's largest consumer of semiconductor materials.

## Fed's opaque new communication approach could trigger market “confusion”! Goldman Sachs warns it will not help the economy function

- Published: 2026-08-24T06:10:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6584188
- anchor: #n2198400
- Companies mentioned: Business Insider、Bank of America、CME Group

Hatzius of Goldman Sachs warned that the Fed’s ambiguous policy communications could heighten market confusion and volatility, potentially harming economic management.

## Why are Bitcoin and gold rising together? U.S. debt buybacks fail to stabilize yields; a weaker dollar fuels the “debasement trade”

- Published: 2026-08-24T05:40:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6584568
- anchor: #n2198261
- Companies mentioned: 21Shares、Truist Wealth、Vanguard、iShares、SPDR

The U.S. Treasury doubled the scale of its buybacks of long-term bonds, but bond yields rose again. Bitcoin and gold gained amid a weaker dollar, and markets are showing greater interest in the “dollar-debasement trade.”

## 〈China Focus〉Chinese diaper maker 樂舒適 reigns in Africa

- Published: 2026-08-24T05:30:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6584576
- anchor: #n2198262
- Companies mentioned: 広州森大グループ、界面新聞

Chinese diaper maker 楽舒適 took the top spot in the African market, recording revenue of $333 million in the first half of 2026. Local production and a finely developed sales network were key to its success.

## 【樺漢】Announcement on the final number of shares acquired in the public tender offer for subsidiary Kontron AG, following shareholders' exercise of withdrawal rights

- Published: 2026-08-23T19:29:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=6414&year=115&month=8&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=182909&spoke_date=20260823
- anchor: #n2198393
- Companies mentioned: Kontron AG

Ennoconn (6414) lowered the final number of shares in its acquisition of subsidiary Kontron AG to about 12.24 million after shareholders exercised withdrawal rights.

## [沛爾生醫-創] announces that the par value of its shares will change from NT$10 to NT$0.5. Announcement period: Aug. 6, 115, to Nov. 5, 115.

- Published: 2026-08-23T08:00:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Original link pending
- anchor: #n2198392

沛爾生醫-創 (6949) announced that its par value per share will be reduced from 10 yuan to 0.5 yuan. The change will take effect on 115年9月7日, and the share price and per-share figures will be adjusted proportionally.

## 【上緯投控】Announcement that the company’s name is changed from 上緯國際投資控股股份有限公司 to 上緯國際控股股份有限公司。Announcement period: June 11, 115年 to September 10, 115年。

- Published: 2026-08-23T08:00:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=3708&year=115&month=8&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=70003&spoke_date=20260801
- anchor: #n2198391
- Companies mentioned: 上緯國際投資控股股份有限公司、上緯國際控股股份有限公司

上緯國際投資控股 has changed its name to 上緯國際控股股份有限公司; its ticker, 3708, remains unchanged.

## 【三晃】Announcement that the company's name will change from “三晃股份有限公司” to “國慶科技股份有限公司”; announcement period: July 1, 115, to Sept. 30, 115.

- Published: 2026-08-23T08:00:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=1721&year=115&month=8&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=70003&spoke_date=20260801
- anchor: #n2198390

三晃股份有限公司 changed its name to 國慶科技股份有限公司 on 2026年6月29日, after receiving approval and making an announcement. The stock ticker remains unchanged, making this a corporate image update for investors.

## [Manga] Is choosing a practical training group a fateful turning point for medical students?

- Published: 2026-08-24T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | m3.com
- Original: https://www.m3.com/lifestyle/1351163
- anchor: #n2198608

## “Rethinking Conference Attendance”: Proposal by Kyoto University Professor Hatano draws huge response

- Published: 2026-08-24T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | m3.com
- Original: https://www.m3.com/lifestyle/1353051
- anchor: #n2198607
- Companies mentioned: 京都大学

## Keeping in the black with 120 patients: New challenges brought by “happy cries”

- Published: 2026-08-24T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | m3.com
- Original: https://www.m3.com/lifestyle/1345187
- anchor: #n2198606
- Companies mentioned: アスレティックス整形外科肩膝スポーツクリニック