AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-24 21:00–24:00 JST｜Page 1 of 2https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 98 items from 4 sources; Japan, 28 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en Sources: U.S. Treasury to expand scope of secondary sanctions on Iranhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211474https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211474Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:38:35 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA New Southbound lending by domestic banks surges by a thousand hundred-million New Taiwan dollars in a single month; Australia leads in loan growth in the first 7 monthshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211473https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211473Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:28:33 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 台積電 boosts renewable energy share in power use, advances R&D in advanced processes on 2 frontshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211433https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211433Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:26:31 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA台積電 announced targets to increase its renewable energy ratio and the latest development status of its advanced processes. It aims to achieve both sustainable growth and technological superiority. Rain eases; 台鐵 to resume normal service across all lines on the 25thhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211386https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211386Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:17:29 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Fire at Taipei's Zhinan Temple Lingxiao Hall; firefighters working to extinguish ithttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211384https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211384Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:15:27 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Brazil's October election: Poll finds incumbent president and right-wing senator neck and neckhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211385https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211385Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:14:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 威力彩 Draw No. 115068: No jackpot winnerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211381https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211381Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:05:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 今彩539 Draw No. 115205: 2 First Prize winnershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211382https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211382Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:04:20 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Markets look to Kashkari's remarks at global central bank meeting for guidance on bond marketshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211380https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211380Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:03:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Typhoon Saola approaches; 中央災害應變中心: Step up disaster preparations ahead of the stormhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211319https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211319Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:58:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 台積電 employees' average salary and benefits reached NT$4.33 million in year 114; more than 85% of employees worldwide bought company shareshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211255https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211255Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:54:13 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA台積電 announced a substantial increase in employee salaries and benefits for year 114, averaging NT$4.33 million per employee. Its global employee stock purchase plan and diversified strategies demonstrate strong success in retaining talent. U.S. plans to announce sanctions; Trump says Iran is completely collapsinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211256https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211256Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:50:11 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Contractor buried waste at a training site; 陸軍 says 北測中心 found no wrongdoing but will review managementhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211257https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211257Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:49:09 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Strong financing demand from AI and semiconductor industries; 韓蔚廷 expects momentum to continue through 2027https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211254https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211254Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:44:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Executive Yuan: Cho Jung-tai's attendance at association event is not campaigning; organizers' arrangements are respectedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211252https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211252Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:38:05 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 宏都拉斯產業協會會長質疑中國 倡恢復與台灣往來https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211253https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211253Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:38:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 中国 National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference Vice Chairman Chen Wu dies at 72; absent from multiple meetings in 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211251https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211251Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:28:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Jiang Qichen leads delegation to Japan, attends welcome dinner at House of Representatives Speaker Eisuke Mori's residencehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211250https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211250Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:26:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Death toll from magnitude-7.7 earthquake in Indonesia rises to 100; rescue operation enters 10th dayhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211247https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211247Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:21:52 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Heavy-rain operations lifted; Typhoon Saudel set to bring further impact to Taiwanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211245https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211245Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:18:50 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA U.S. vows tough sanctions against 伊朗; Wang Yi says conflict should not be allowed to repeathttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211246https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211246Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:16:47 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Nearly 8 million descendants of immigrants in France; those who consider French their mother tongue still face skepticismhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211243https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211243Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:11:45 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 78 arson attacks in 2 days across 4 southern Thai provinces; authorities seek to restart peace talks with rebel groupshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211244https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211244Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:10:43 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Pigs fall onto lanes on the northbound National Freeway 3 in 台中外埔; traffic backed up for 2 kilometers at one pointhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211239https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211239Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:05:41 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Britain and France to help Ukraine develop long-range missiles; UK PM Baenan unveils classified blueprint in Kyivhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211178https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211178Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:58:38 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 150 schools suspected of using produce that failed pesticide tests? New Taipei: Procurements follow the 3 chapters and 1 Q systemhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211114https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211114Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:55:36 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Winning numbers drawn for Taiwan Lottery's Power Lottery No. 115068https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211115https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211115Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:51:34 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 烏克蘭's allies gather in Kyiv; UK PM vows support against Russiahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211116https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211116Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:48:32 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA英國 Prime Minister Baenan visited Kyiv on 烏克蘭 Independence Day to attend a meeting of the “Coalition of the Willing,” discuss defense assistance for 烏克蘭, and reaffirm 英國's support for 烏克蘭. Interior Ministry invites experts from 6 countries to share experiences as it strengthens disaster-prevention cooperation centerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211112https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211112Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:46:30 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 今彩539第115205期開獎https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211113https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211113Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:44:28 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Greening the land: Peng Chi-ming says a green corridor for religious pilgrimages could be consideredhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211103https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211103Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:35:25 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 魏哲家: 台積電 profit distribution to direct more resources toward sustainabilityhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211104https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211104Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:35:23 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Concerts marking the 25th anniversary of Hsu Chang-hui's death to begin in Septemberhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211105https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211105Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:31:21 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA U.S. warns of “economic D-Day” for 伊朗; mediator heads to Tehran for talkshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211015https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211015Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:23:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Floodwaters remain; Pingtung adds Wanhuacun in Nanzhou Township to work and class suspension list for the 25thhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211016https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211016Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:20:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAPingtung County announced that Wanhuacun in Nanzhou Township, along with 8 other Indigenous townships and 6 villages and neighborhoods, would suspend work and classes on August 25 because floodwaters had not receded. GCE's Thailand subsidiary secures plant engineering projects to strengthen production and operationshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211014https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211014Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:19:46 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Debris-flow alerts rise to 402, covering 6 counties and cities in Chiayi, Tainan, Kaohsiung, Pingtung and eastern Taiwanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211009https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211009Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:15:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 森崴能源 fails to fully pay performance bond for Yude Wind Farm; 能源署 says termination is being submitted for approvalhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211010https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211010Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:11:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA To prevent tragedies involving patients waiting for beds in emergency departments, 台大 strengthens monitoring for stays exceeding 72 hours and adds 20 transfer bedshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211011https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211011Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:11:10 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 中國 to implement new entry and exit rules in September; 菲律賓 advises citizens to take notehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211012https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211012Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:11:08 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 農業部: Heavy-rain agricultural losses top NT$10 million, with watermelons hardest hithttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211013https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211013Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:08:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 富邦人壽 posts 65% first-half return on Taiwan stocks; market may fluctuate at high levels in second halfhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2210997https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2210997Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:07:04 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 8 people, including the manager of Taiwan's branch, indicted over profits of more than NT$600 million from selling servers equipped with 輝達 chips to China.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2210998https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2210998Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:07:01 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Labor shortages are the industry's top concern; 國發會 says a transition period will be set for a zero-fee policy for migrant workers.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2210935https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2210935Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:59:59 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Lugo seeks a 6th straight win as a starter on the 25th; the Rakuten Monkeys send Eppley to face him.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2210936https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2210936Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:56:57 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Cabinet: Won't countersign Broadcast and Television Act; rules on political party, government and military investment in media should be consistent.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2210872https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2210872Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:55:55 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAPremier Cho Jung-tai will not countersign the Broadcast and Television Act, passed in 三 readings, citing concerns over consistency in the amended rules and constitutionality. 南高屏宜花東豪雨特報 12縣市留意大雨https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2210873https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2210873Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:51:53 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Learn to talk about world affairs! Applications open for the “In-Depth Seminar on Developing Country News” (October, November, December and January 27)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211475https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211475Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:41:07 +0900JapanPR TIMES Applications open for the October, December and January 27 sessions of the “Beginner Course,” where participants can enjoy learning how to write developing-country essays that stand out from othershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211432https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211432Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:16:41 +0900JapanPR TIMES にじさんじ所属ライバー加賀美ハヤト、初のソロライブがBlu-ray化！2026年11月4日(水)発売決定&予約開始！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211383https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211383Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES “Seasoning Championship Hakodate 2026” holds its first-ever event and names the top gold award winner!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211318https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211318Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:55:27 +0900JapanPR TIMES Swedish specialty coffee brand Drop Coffee Roasters, recognized around the world, makes its debut in Japanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211248https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211248Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:28:37 +0900JapanPR TIMES Notice Regarding the Exercise of the 10th Stock Acquisition Rightshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211249https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211249Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:15:47 +0900JapanPR TIMES 一般社団法人自治体DX推進協議会（GDX） to exhibit at “DX System Development Expo 2026” — taking place September 3 (Thursday) and 4 (Friday) in Hamamatsucho, Tokyo / participating as a supporting organization and presenting initiatives that connect local governments and businesseshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211242https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211242Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 83% of young workers reject management roles! イマジナ to hold a “Contributive EQ” next-generation leadership development seminar in Tokyo on September 8 to address Japan's lag in management educationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211241https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211241Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Wienners announce 粗品, ヤバT and フォーリミ as guest acts on their joint-bill tourhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211240https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211240Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 国土交通省モデル事業「なりわい暮らし研究会」、次のステップは「描く」へ。サンプルとしてのモデル候補地で、未来の「なりわい住宅」と暮らしを参加者とともに考えるhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211177https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211177Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:53:44 +0900JapanPR TIMES アストリス・アドバイザリー・ジャパン株式会社 publishes an earnings update report on 株式会社ラキール (securities code: 4074) for the 2Q of the fiscal year ending December 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211106https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211106Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:44:24 +0900JapanPR TIMES DXTEEN, OCTPATH and WATWING to perform together! First public recording and live event for the radio program “ぴあ presents K-Monday Spotlight” set for Monday, September 21 (national holiday)!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211107https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211107Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:40:40 +0900JapanPR TIMES Free “AI Interview Preparation” tool launched to generate potential interview questions from your career historyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211108https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211108Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:37:25 +0900JapanPR TIMES アストリス・アドバイザリー・ジャパン株式会社 publishes an earnings update report on 株式会社ダスキン (securities code: 4665) for the 1Q of the fiscal year ending March 2027https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211109https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211109Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:32:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 瑞々しい葡萄のご褒美 ローズホテル横浜「シャインマスカットフェア」開催https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211111https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211111Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES The 3rd collaboration between “White Cat Project NEW WORLD'S” and hololive is confirmed! 4 members of hololive Gamers arrive on Monday, August 31!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211110https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211110Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Change the organization or put your knowledge to work—DICT, a social experimentation community, launches its publishing label with 2 titles released simultaneously today: “The Optimal Solution for Innovation” (print and digital editions) and “The Value of the Inexpressible” (Kindle edition)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211062https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211062Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:28:32 +0900JapanPR TIMES “CHO Training Course” speeds up from a twice-yearly to a once-every-3-months schedule; HR consultants who support organizations and executives of companies with CHROs are also among those learninghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2210999https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2210999Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:09:20 +0900JapanPR TIMES UNIDOL × UP-T collaboration shop opens!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211000https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211000Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:07:26 +0900JapanPR TIMES クラシテク to speak at the “Medical and Long-Term Care Management Update Seminar,” hosted by Medical Care CBnews and held on Aug. 27https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211008https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211008Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES “Tokyo Calendar” leaps off the page! Screening-based friendship community 東カレCONNECT officially launches on 8/24 (Mon.)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211007https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211007Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 重慶飯店’s autumn tradition: Mid-Autumn Festival mooncakeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211006https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211006Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES TAKARA to perform at BMSG’s large-scale festival BMSG FES'26, with its first live performance on the Odaiba stagehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211005https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211005Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Pre-registration opens for the new online RPG Mabinogi Mobile!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211004https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211004Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [September 1 is Disaster Prevention Day] Prepare for approaching typhoons and power outages. A 3-piece set of fully waterproof smart tags and a high-capacity 70,200mAh portable power station arrive all at once at “Show !t” during Rakuten’s Shopping Marathon starting 8/24!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211003https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211003Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES ブラックスター -Theater Starless-: The theme of the 7th anniversary event is “GOD and DEVIL”! Event details and 2 cast visual variations revealedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211002https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211002Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES PlayStation®5/PlayStation®4/Steam® Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2: “ガンダムDX” joins the game from 機動新世紀ガンダムX!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211001https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211001Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES TikTok to hold the “School Refusal Student Video Koshien 2026” awards ceremony on 8/24! Under this year’s theme, “A place I found for myself,” coco’s work wins the top prize, and the event will also be simulcast on TikTok LIVE for the first timehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2210934https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2210934Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:45:16 +0900JapanPR TIMES 阿里巴巴 executives step in: Tsai Chong-hsin and Wu Yung-ming buy an additional HK$120 million worth of shares.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211258https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211258Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:00:29 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Alibaba Chairman Joseph Tsai and CEO Eddie Wu used personal funds to buy approximately HK$120 million worth of the company’s shares immediately after a new share issue. Their strong support for the AI strategy boosted market confidence. UPS pours more than US$2 billion into logistics opportunities; Taiwan automation center makes deliveries a day faster.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211259https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211259Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:00:20 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網UPS is investing more than $2 billion to strengthen its global network, including an automated logistics center in Taiwan. The move aims to build a faster supply chain in the Asian market. U.S. stocks open lower as markets await Iran sanctions, 輝達 earnings and inflation data.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211260https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211260Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:41:21 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網U.S. stocks opened lower as investors grew cautious ahead of an announcement of Iran sanctions, NVIDIA’s earnings and inflation data. Tech and semiconductor stocks weighed on the market. 宇樹科技 shares nearly halved in 4 days after listing, wiping 200 billion yuan off its market value.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211261https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211261Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:28:49 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Shares of China’s first publicly listed humanoid robot company, Unitree Robotics, fell 40% in 4 days after listing, wiping 200 billion yuan off its market value. Delays in commercialization and valuation adjustments were behind the decline. Attention, 320,000 shareholders: 00940 raises monthly distribution to NT$0.055, a record high since listing.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211262https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211262Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:28:08 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Yuanta Taiwan Value High Dividend ETF (00940) will raise its monthly distribution to NT$0.055, a record high, with an annualized distribution yield of 5.3%. The move reflects stable income growth and appeals to investors seeking steady returns. Marvell's biggest highlight ahead of earnings isn't revenue! The market is focused on this major Google deal.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211263https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211263Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:10:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Marvell Technology is set to report earnings, with the market focused not on quarterly revenue but on its US$12.19 billion deal with Google. The partnership will expand its long-term AI chip opportunities. Morgan Stanley: Surging oil prices are the biggest threat to U.S. stocks; hedge with energy and high-quality stocks.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211117https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211117Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:00:08 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Michael Wilson of モルガン・スタンレー warned that a sharp rise in crude oil prices poses the biggest risk to the U.S. stock market. He recommended hedging with energy stocks and high-quality stocks. Taiwan ranks first in the global healthcare index for 8 consecutive years; premier backs biotech, aiming to build a “national champion” sector alongside semiconductors.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211118https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211118Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:46:13 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Premier Cho Jung-tai emphasized the importance of the biotechnology industry and said it should develop as a “national guardian group” following semiconductors. Biotech investment in 2025 was 55.08 billion yen, while sales exceeded 85 billion yen. 〈富邦金法說〉韓蔚廷：北富銀上半年AI、半導體放款增逾2成 榮景看至明年H1https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211119https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211119Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:38:29 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網富邦金控公布上半年亮眼財報，台北富邦銀受AI與半導體融資需求帶動，放款成長逾2成，獲利創新高，總經理韓蔚廷預期榮景延續至2027年。 鴻海 Technology Day expands on 10/30; first-ever bilingual Chinese-English invitation features a clever touch.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211120https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211120Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:35:35 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網鴻海 will hold an expanded Technology Day from October 30 to 31, issuing bilingual Chinese-English invitations for the first time. The event will showcase AI, EV, quantum and other technologies and open to the public, bolstering its image as a technology leader. 天瀚, which has hit limit-up for 10 straight sessions, gets a longer trading restriction; another 3 stocks will also be restricted from tomorrow through 8/31.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211121https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211121Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:34:28 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Taiwan’s stock exchange designated 4 stocks, including 天瀚, for price fluctuation controls. 天瀚 extended its trading restrictions after 10 consecutive gains. The measures were implemented to stabilize the market. The Treasury market can't wait any longer! Warsh may be forced to reveal his rate-hike cards at his Jackson Hole debut.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211122https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211122Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:20:07 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Fed Chair Warsh will speak for the first time at the Jackson Hole symposium, as surging Treasury yields and fiscal intervention lead markets to expect a clear stance on rate hikes and a demonstration of policy independence. 豐興 holds rebar prices steady; downstream buying shows no clear signs of stabilizing.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211123https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211123Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:20:06 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網豐興鋼鐵廠 kept rebar prices unchanged this week, as international scrap prices were flat and domestic downstream demand remained unstable, reflecting the current market pricing strategy. 〈Fubon Financial earnings call〉Fubon Life posts stellar first-half earnings! Taiwan stock returns hit 65%; targets growth stocks to capture capital gains.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211124https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211124Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:19:19 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Fubon Financial Holding's subsidiary Fubon Life posted first-half 2026 after-tax net profit of NT$55.63 billion, or more than NT$143.29 billion including disposal gains, a record high. Its return on Taiwan stocks reached 65.25%, while unrealized gains recovered to nearly NT$150 billion, underscoring the success of its capital gains strategy. AI rally enters fundamentals-validation phase! AllianceBernstein: performance could diverge further within the same industry chain.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211125https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211125Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:16:15 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網AI-related stocks in Taiwan’s equity market faced valuation adjustments, prompting funds to shift to traditional industries. 連博投信 said the AI market had entered a phase of scrutiny against fundamentals and was also reviewing its ETF strategy. Shareholder return plan falls short of expectations; Samsung Electronics shares plunge more than 8%.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211126https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211126Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:10:10 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Samsung Electronics announced its largest-ever shareholder return plan, but the lack of a clear share buyback and cancellation plan sent its stock down 8.7%. Investors expressed strong dissatisfaction, comparing it with rival SK海力士's more aggressive policy. 精確 secures approval as a qualified supplier to Cooler Master, gaining a foothold in the cooling supply chain.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2210874https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2210874Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:03:54 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網精確 (3162-TW) was certified as an official supplier to Cooler Master, gaining international recognition for its liquid-cooling technology for AI servers. This marks an important step in building the company’s global supply network. Foreign investors sell NT$15.7 billion net as Taiwan stocks lose their quarterly moving average; buy 力積電 most and sharply cut 台塑四寶.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2210875https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2210875Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:02:32 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網台股24日收跌1.02%，失守季線與4萬5關口，外資賣超157.51億元。力積電成外資最大買超個股，台塑四寶遭大幅賣出，反映市場保守情緒。 〈Fubon Financial earnings call〉Fubon Life's first-half TIS far exceeds its 140% target; analysts see support for financial holding company's dividend payouts.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2210876https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2210876Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:43:10 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網富邦金控 posted record first-half 2026 earnings, with adjusted EPS of NT$13.17. Fubon Life's TIS far exceeded its 140% target, and analysts are optimistic about its ability to pay dividends. The performance reflects a sound capital structure and strong investment returns. Bessent still has nearly US$1 trillion in firepower! Treasury buybacks could be far larger than expected.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2210877https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2210877Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:42:38 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網米財務省が約1兆ドルのTGA資金を公債買戻しに使う可能性があり、市場の長期金利に対する懸念を和らげる。ベッセント長官の発言が注目されている。 Retail investor sentiment cools: July securities settlement account deposits hit a 4-month low, falling by more than 200 billion yuanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2210878https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2210878Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:33:42 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Taiwan’s central bank released July monetary statistics, showing securities account deposits at their lowest level in 4 months amid reduced activity by individual investors. A sharp drop in Taiwan stocks was the backdrop. Ling Ju completes board re-election at extraordinary shareholders' meeting; board approves first-half financial report with EPS of 0.59 yuanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2210879https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2210879Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:26:01 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Taiwan niche panel maker 凌巨 completely reshuffled its board at an extraordinary shareholders’ meeting and approved its first-half financial report. EPS was 0.59 yuan, marking a return to profitability year over year. An early recovery from the trading halt is expected. 高端 launches dual-track strategy for next-generation multivalent enterovirus vaccine, teaming up with three major partners at home and abroadhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2210880https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2210880Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:24:21 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網高端疫苗 announced a dual-track development strategy for its next-generation multivalent enterovirus vaccine, partnering with Charles River Laboratories and Taiwan's TBMC and 啟弘生技 to accelerate alignment with international regulatory requirements and integrate local manufacturing capabilities, boosting global competitiveness. Alibaba completes $10 billion share offering, then unveils Wan3.0 AI video generation modelhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2210881https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2210881Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:10:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Alibaba raised approximately $10 billion and unveiled its AI video-generation model Wan3.0. With support for diverse input formats and low pricing, it targets enterprise use and accelerates the company’s AI strategy. This is an important step in the AI race among Chinese IT companies. 富邦金法說》明年股利6元起跳、大增逾4成？總座韓蔚廷：我們也希望https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211320https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-21/index-en.html#n2211320Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:50:15 +0900Taiwan風傳媒富邦金控於法說會重申股利政策不變，預計明年股利將較今年大增逾4成，有望達6元以上，主因是富邦人壽資本適足率穩健。此對投資人釋出正面訊號。