AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-25 21:00–24:00 JST｜Page 1 of 2https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 96 items from 4 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 Heavy rain impacts; work and classes suspended in Taoyuan Village, Gushan District, Kaohsiung, on Aug. 26https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235787https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235787Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:37:21 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA EU budget talks enter crucial phase as Council president visits countries to build consensushttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235785https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235785Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:35:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Wei Ke hits 2 home runs and enjoys playing at the Dome, wonders whether Song Chengrui has ever been a pitcherhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235786https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235786Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:25:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Rakuten Monkeys win by 10 runs as Brothers send position player Song Chengrui to the mound to throw 153 km/hhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235745https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235745Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:24:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Singapore media: As US pressures Iran, it seeks to avoid a broader economic and diplomatic clash with Chinahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235695https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235695Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:18:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Jiang Qichen leads delegation to APPU; Chen Kuanting presents national reporthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235694https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235694Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:08:10 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taiwan Lottery 539 draw No. 115206: 1 top-prize winning tickethttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235693https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235693Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:07:08 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Lotto draw No. 115082: no top-prize winnerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235692https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235692Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:04:05 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Penghu Fireworks Festival closes in the rain; 700-drone light show wows spectatorshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235631https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235631Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:57:03 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Tech stocks rebound ahead of Nvidia earnings; US stocks open higherhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235569https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235569Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:52:01 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA US-Canada trade war escalates; Trump says he is considering renaming Lake Ontario “American Lake”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235570https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235570Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:48:59 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Paraguay's deputy foreign minister: We continue to show the world successful experiences of cooperation with Taiwanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235568https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235568Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:44:57 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 台燿 builds factory at Thai subsidiary to expand operationshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235567https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235567Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:41:21 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 工業富聯: AI racks for 輝達's Rubin platform to ship in Q4 and become main product next yearhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235566https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235566Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:37:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 永豐金: Cash dividends to remain the main form of payout, with payout ratio maintained at 65% to 70%https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235564https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235564Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:18:48 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Central Emergency Operations Center remains at Level 2; repairs underway for 760 power outageshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235565https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235565Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:16:45 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Foreign-currency policy premiums in the first half reach NT$286.5 billion, a 5-year high for the same periodhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235562https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235562Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:15:43 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 基隆客運 bus crashes into traffic island; 8 people suffer minor injurieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235563https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235563Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:13:41 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Zelensky reveals 3 ideas for ending Russia-Ukraine war; peace window extends until the end of next summerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235557https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235557Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:07:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA US carrier Lincoln left the Middle East on Aug. 22; plans to stop in Thailand so sailors can resthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235558https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235558Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:06:37 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Typhoon Saudel approaches; Yilan's Taipingshan to close as a precaution from the evening of the 26thhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235496https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235496Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:57:35 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Lotto Draw No. 115082https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235434https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235434Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:50:32 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Flight-tracking website: U.S. military transport plane flies from Latvia to Moscowhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235432https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235432Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:45:30 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA China tightens online controls; scholars warn cross-strait exchanges could become more one-dimensionalhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235433https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235433Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:44:28 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Daily Cash 539 Draw No. 115206https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235431https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235431Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:42:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA China-U.S. 1.5-track dialogue held; Liu Haixing: pushing China and the U.S. to overcome the Thucydides Traphttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235424https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235424Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:34:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Felix to make a “final exam” start on the 28th, confident he feels very good right nowhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235421https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235421Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:34:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Russia warns against moving closer to the West, but Armenia will still prepare to apply to join the EUhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235422https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235422Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:32:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Chang Hwa Bank speaks for the first time on the feasibility of mergers and acquisitions; scale is not the only considerationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235423https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235423Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:32:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA NPB's Lin An-ko gets 1 hit and 1 walk in first game back in the top league as Seibu beats the Fightershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235381https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235381Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:24:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Anniversary of Mount Vesuvius eruption: exploring the unique ruins of the ancient city of “Little Pompeii”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235334https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235334Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:21:13 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Reuters: New structures appear near Antelope Reef in the Xisha Islands; analysis points to military usehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235332https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235332Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:19:11 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Executive Yuan: Losses from online shopping scams surge 733%; planning anti-fraud framework 3.0https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235333https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235333Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:19:08 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA AI boom lifts listed and OTC companies' first-half revenue and profits to a 10-year highhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235330https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235330Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:14:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan-listed and OTC companies posted record first-half revenue and profits in 10 years, benefiting from AI opportunities and strong performance across the technology supply chain. NYT: U.S. prepares to send diplomats back to Middle East embassies as Trump administration expects tensions to easehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235331https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235331Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:13:04 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe return of U.S. diplomats to Middle East embassies signals easing U.S.-Iran tensions. African swine fever detected in pig carcass washed ashore in Kinmen; pork and processed products barred from entering Taiwan through Aug. 31https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235325https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235325Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:07:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Chips are a focus of the technology war; French media report China is poaching Taiwanese talent and stealing secretshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235326https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235326Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:05:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Wu Tsai-yi: Advancing financial transition and digital innovation on parallel tracks, with 3 parties working together to drive developmenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235262https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235262Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:59:57 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Ministry of Health and Welfare restructuring focuses on 3 key areas, aiming to provide comprehensive protection from birth through old agehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235263https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235263Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:58:55 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Real-life “Hansel and Gretel”: large quantities of bread dumped along roads in Tottori, Japanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235264https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235264Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:56:53 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Typhoon Saudel Approaches; Water Resources Agency Orders All Branches to Complete Typhoon Preparationshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235201https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235201Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:52:51 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Will the U.S. Push Chinese Banks Out of the Dollar System? Beijing Has Already Prepared a Way Outhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235571https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235571Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:00:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The U.S. has threatened to exclude Chinese banks that help Iran evade sanctions from the dollar system. China is seeking a backup through its Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS). The move underscores rising financial and geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and China. 〈U.S. Stocks Early Trading〉Chip Stock Rebound Lifts Major Indexes at the Open; Nvidia Earnings a Crucial Test for the AI Rallyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235572https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235572Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:40:54 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Major U.S. stock indexes opened higher Tuesday, buoyed by a rebound in chip stocks and a pullback in oil prices. The market is focused on Nvidia's earnings and inflation data as the AI rally enters a crucial test. Japan's Bond Turmoil Comes at a Cost! Debt-Servicing Costs to Surge to $230 Billion Next Year, a Record Highhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235573https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235573Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:20:05 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Japan's government bond repayment and interest costs for fiscal 2027 are set to reach 36.6 trillion yen, a record high, as rising interest rates and expansionary fiscal policy intensify pressure on public finances. Microsoft Employees Reveal AI Spending; One Person Burned Through $28,000 in a Monthhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235574https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235574Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:18:54 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Microsoft employees have voluntarily disclosed their AI usage costs, with the highest monthly bill reaching $28,000. The move reflects companies' efforts to integrate AI, but usage is not directly tied to compensation, making the figures a noteworthy industry indicator. Jack Ma Boosts Stake for Consecutive Days; He and Management Buy HK$800 Million of Alibaba Shareshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235435https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235435Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:01:53 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Alibaba founder Jack Ma and the management team bought more than HK$800 million worth of shares in total. Against the backdrop of large-scale investment in AI, the purchases signaled strong confidence from management. Nvidia Earnings Preview: The Market Has Plenty of 'Beats'—What It Lacks Are 3 Key Cards: Rubin, Circular Financing and Future Market Sharehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235436https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235436Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:00:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網As Nvidia approaches its Q2 FY2027 results, the market is watching not just whether it beats expectations, but also Rubin's progress and how financing models and power constraints will affect long-term growth. Goldman Sachs: Large Investors Divided on AI Investment, but Both Are Pouring Money Into Financial Stockshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235437https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235437Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:50:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網According to a Goldman Sachs report, hedge funds and mutual funds are divided over AI investments, but both have poured record amounts into financial stocks. This reflects the financial sector's solid performance. 〈Topunion Electronics Earnings Briefing〉Revenue Expected to Keep Growing Next Year as Company Seeks to Improve Profitability; Materials Stockpiled Early to Secure Shipmentshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235438https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235438Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:45:49 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網佳世達旗下眾福科預期明年營收成長並優化獲利，因應缺料提前備料，並推進FPD-Link等高附加價值技術與智慧顯示整合方案。 OwlTing's H1 Gross Margin Rises to 15.3%; First Reveals Partnership With Bank of Taiwan to Enable 'Cross-Border Payroll' via Web3.0https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235439https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235439Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:37:35 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Nasdaq-listed OwlTing reported its 2026 first-half financial results, with gross margin rising to 15.3%. It also announced for the first time that it is discussing a Web3.0 cross-border payroll partnership with 臺灣銀行, signaling that its stablecoin payment platform is entering a phase of explosive growth. Trump's Sanctions Hammer Closes In on Chinese Banks! Xi Jinping Refuses to Cooperate and Still Has an Ace Up His Sleevehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235440https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235440Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:30:33 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The Trump administration is threatening sanctions against Chinese financial institutions allegedly linked to Iran, drawing a backlash from Xi Jinping's government. US-China tensions are escalating, with maneuvering continuing ahead of the next leaders' summit. AI Gold Rush Rages On; Allianz's 00412A Targets Asia's Key Semiconductor 'Picks and Shovels' Playershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235441https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235441Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:19:26 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網安聯投信推出台灣首檔亞洲半導體主動式ETF（00412A），由蕭惠中操盤，鎖定AI供應鏈中亞洲的關鍵半導體企業。此舉凸顯亞洲在全球半導體生態系中的不可取代性，對投資人具長期結構性成長意義。 〈眾福科法說〉航海產品迎出貨旺季、新品相繼量產 下半年營運升溫https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235442https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235442Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:13:32 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Chunghwa Precision Test Tech expects second-half results to exceed those of the first half, driven by strong shipments of navigation products and mass production of new products. This points to its competitive edge in the industrial display market and is an important signal for investors. Major Market Rotation! 'Software Up, Chips Down' in Recent U.S. Trading; Performance Gap Hits Record Highhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235443https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235443Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:10:37 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網US software stocks surged while semiconductor stocks plunged in a historic rotation. Since June 22, the performance gap between the sectors has widened to nearly 50 points, the largest since 2011. Listed and OTC Companies Post Decade-High First-Half Revenue and Pretax Profit; G-Tech Resumes Trading on the 27th After Filing Delayed Financial Reporthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235202https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235202Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:05:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網In the first half of 2026, Taiwan-listed and over-the-counter companies posted their best revenue and profit results in 10 years, driven by rising demand for AI and HPC. Litemax Electronics resumed trading after submitting amended financial reports. This is evidence of Taiwan's technology-led economic growth. Iran's 'Economic D-Day'—All Thunder, No Rain? The U.S. Won't Dare Strike China With Its Harshest Sanctionshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235203https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235203Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:50:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The United States tightened economic sanctions on Iran but avoided direct sanctions on China, Iran's biggest supporter. This is seen as a strategy that takes into account US-China tensions and the next leaders' summit. 〈Juding Earnings Briefing〉U.S. Subsidiary TCLAD Aims to Break Even This Year; Military Orders Estimated to Grow 50% Next Yearhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235204https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235204Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:46:56 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Juding's U.S. subsidiary TCLAD has sharply reduced its losses, driven by defense and aerospace demand, and is targeting break-even this year. It is expected to turn a profit next year as military orders grow 50%, while also developing high-value EDS technology. Bessent Suddenly Ramps Up Buybacks, 'Doubling the Scale'—Can It Save the Bond Market? Experts Say Nohttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235205https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235205Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:40:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The US Treasury doubled the scale of its buybacks of long-term bonds, but the impact is limited compared with a market worth more than $40 trillion. Experts have questioned whether the measure will ease pressure on interest rates. 穩懋: Silicon Photonics Products Will Remain Mainstream in the Market for 2 Years; No Concern About Indium Phosphide Shortageshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235206https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235206Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:37:45 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網穩懋 Chairman Chen Chin-tsai said silicon photonics technology will become mainstream in the market within 1 to 2 years and that he is not concerned about a shortage of indium phosphide raw materials. The company has successfully shifted toward optical communications and AI infrastructure. 正隆 Deepens Its 3R PLUS Circular Business Model; Industrial Paper Recycling Rate Reaches 97.6%https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235207https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235207Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:35:47 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Cheng Loong Corp. achieved a 97.6% recycling rate for industrial paper under its 3R PLUS model. It is advancing circular manufacturing through AI and green energy, strengthening its sustainability efforts. 165 Anti-Fraud Dashboard Released: Fraud Losses Plunge 71% in 2 Years, but Losses From 'This Type' of Scam Surge 7-Foldhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235208https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235208Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:34:48 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Taiwan's Executive Yuan Anti-Fraud Center marked its 2nd anniversary with an announcement. While losses from telecom network fraud have fallen 71%, scams based on social media posts and one-page e-commerce sites have surged 7 times, requiring new countermeasures. Another Optical Communications Stock Faces Trading Restrictions; 光環 to Be Restricted From Tomorrow Through 9/1https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235209https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235209Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:33:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Taiwanese optical communications company Lumentum? (3234-TW) was placed under trading restrictions after a sharp rise in its share price, with a 5-day restriction period set from August 26 to September 1. The company has seen a recovery in performance from contract manufacturing of back-end processes for indium phosphide substrates, and reports say it has entered the supply chain of a major US optical communications manufacturer. Market Saturation and a Wave of Liquidations Cool the U.S. Single-Stock Leveraged ETF Crazehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235210https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235210Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:30:08 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The US market for single-stock leveraged ETFs has become saturated, with 63 funds liquidated in 2026. Capital is concentrating in a handful of top products, while new entrants continue to arrive, raising questions about the market's sustainability. Trump takes a sledgehammer to Iran’s trade lifeline! Chinese buyers first in the firing line as the countries facing the greatest global exposure are identifiedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235211https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235211Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:30:07 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The United States has launched an “economic D-Day” to isolate Iran from the global economy, affecting major trading partners including China, the UAE and Turkey. China's oil trade is a particular focus. Huang Yin-chi: Taiwan stocks have yet to hit their high for the year; investors need not worry through the end of next yearhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235632https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235632Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:52:57 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Huang Yin-chi, chief economist at SinoPac Financial Holdings, forecasts that Taiwan stocks will set a new high for the year and that economic growth will reach 12%, saying investors can remain optimistic through the end of next year. 80-year-old woman dies after waiting 12 days for a bed in National Taiwan University Hospital emergency department; Health Ministry orders investigation, says all necessary medical care was providedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235633https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235633Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:39:29 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A woman in her 80s went to National Taiwan University Hospital’s emergency department with pneumonia and died of sepsis after waiting 12 days for a bed. The Ministry of Health and Welfare said medical care had been provided as required and ordered an investigation, highlighting pressure on emergency departments at Taiwan’s major hospitals. Too many free AI models on the market? Anthropic’s flagship model struggles to attract buyers, facing major challenges on the eve of its IPOhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235634https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235634Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒AI startup Anthropic is approaching an IPO, but enterprise adoption of its flagship Fable 5 model is sluggish. High prices and the rise of alternative models are factors, running counter to market expectations. Tainan says flood-control funds are insufficient? Huang Kuo-chang revisits the record: Huang Wei-che praised the benefits of flood control as recently as Junehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235635https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235635Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:07:47 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-che said in June that flood control efforts had succeeded, but is now seeking additional central government funding after heavy rains caused flooding. Taiwan People’s Party legislator Huang Kuo-chang questioned the inconsistency and criticized the Democratic Progressive Party for blocking opposition proposals in flood-control budget deliberations, sparking political controversy. Chips are a focus of the technology war; French media report China is poaching Taiwanese talent and stealing secretshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235497https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235497Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:50:20 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A French weekly reported that China is trying to poach Taiwanese semiconductor engineers with high salaries and illegally obtain TSMC technology. Taiwan's “Silicon Shield” strategy is being tested on the front lines of the US-China battle for AI dominance. The earthquake was not strong, so why did all of Taiwan receive an alert? Taitung offshore quake “magnitude 5.8 estimated as 6.6”; weather agency explains false alarmhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235498https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235498Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:40:17 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck southeastern Taiwan, but a lack of monitoring stations led it to be mistakenly estimated at magnitude 6.6, prompting alerts nationwide. The Central Weather Administration explained the cause. Enough is enough! Wang Hui-mei abandons Cheng Li-wun and Wei Ping-cheng; deep-blue pundit blasts her: “You’re about to leave office, so you’re tossing them a bone”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235499https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235499Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Ahead of the 2026 Changhua County magistrate election, KMT County Magistrate Wang Huimei has been accused by members of her party of “betrayal” after snubbing nomination candidate Wei Pingzheng and party chair Cheng Li-wun while appearing to align with DPP's Lai Ching-te. The episode symbolizes waning unity within the KMT and has cast a shadow over the election campaign. Investors beware! Taiwan Stock Exchange approves change in price increments for “high-priced stocks” from NT$5 to NT$1, expected to take effect in July 2027https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235500https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235500Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:23:14 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Taiwan Stock Exchange will reduce the tick size for shares priced above NT$1,000 from NT$5 to NT$1, effective in July 2027. It will also strengthen measures against settlement defaults, extending the monitoring period from 1 year to 5 years. 700 brands join forces to support the armed forces! More than 22,000 stores take part in the Sept. 3 Armed Forces Appreciation event; hero’s feast to be held at Taipei Main Station on 9/3https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235501https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235501Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:11:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Executive Yuan and the Ministry of Economic Affairs have partnered with more than 700 brands to offer discounts to the armed forces at 22,000 stores for Armed Forces Day on September 3. A “Heroes' Feast” event will be held at Taipei Main Station to promote exchanges between the military and civilians. Philippine defense chief makes explosive claim: elected officials suspected of becoming pawns in China’s “information warfare”; methods of bribery and infiltration exposedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235502https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235502Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:10:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Philippine defense chief said elected officials allegedly backed by China may be involved in information warfare. Reports of Chinese propaganda activities and contacts with military personnel have also heightened concern. Heavy rain exposes bottlenecks in Tainan flood control! Chen Ting-fei invites National Land Management Agency to visit south and seek more than NT$400 million for box culverts and detention projectshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235503https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235503Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:03:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Tainan was severely inundated by heavy rain. Candidate Chen Ting-fei invited central government agencies to inspect the area and seek more than NT$400 million in flood-control funding, promoting a strategy that shifts from disaster response to tackling the problem at its source. Is Trump driving US consumer spending toward collapse? Yuan Mu-hua reveals the real reason behind Walmart’s plunge: even the Fed can’t help this timehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235265https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235265Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒US retail giant Walmart’s share price plunged 9% in a single day, wiping US$90 billion off its market value. Expert Yuan Mu-hua said the main cause was oil prices driven higher by conflict in the Middle East, squeezing consumers’ purchasing power. Even the Federal Reserve may be unable to rescue the market, stoking fears of a US consumer downturn. Hsinchu County wins 7 awards at the 2026 National Excellence in Construction Awards; Yang Wen-ko says public works quality and aesthetics earn national recognitionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235266https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235266Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:46:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Hsinchu County won 7 awards at the 2026 National Excellence in Construction Awards, receiving national recognition for the quality and design of its public works. Magistrate Yang Wen-ke stressed the county's continued commitment to high-quality urban development. Domestic travel subsidies begin in September; get a head start on Mid-Autumn Festival and Double Ten plans! Alishan House offers autumn room deals with more than NT$8,000 in bonus giftshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235267https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235267Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:41:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Alishan House is launching an autumn campaign for the Mid-Autumn Festival and Double Ten holiday period in line with domestic travel subsidies starting September 1. Packages include stays with perks worth up to NT$8,000 and in-depth experience tours, targeting nature, culture and honeymoon travel markets. Another wild stock is back! Century* racks up 8 straight limit-up sessions, with 19,000 lots queued to buy; 2 strengths form a moat for its share pricehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235268https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235268Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:37:38 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan Stock Century* (5314) hit the limit-up for 8 consecutive sessions, with buy orders totaling 19,000 lots. The diversified company has shifted from IC design to health food retail channels and drone systems, and is building a “moat” that could help it win government contracts amid support for an independent defense industry. Lai Ching-te inspects flood-control works in northern Kaohsiung! Chen Chi-mai: Central and local governments join forces to strengthen flood resilience and address remaining gapshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235269https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235269Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:32:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan President Lai Ching-te inspected flood-control measures in Kaohsiung, stressing the importance of strengthening flood prevention in cooperation with Mayor Chen Chi-mai. Flood-control investment worth NT$5 billion is underway through coordination between central and local governments. Another dispute over bonuses at South Korea’s SK hynix! Management’s proposal to issue treasury shares angers rank-and-file workers, who demand the company honor its cash commitmenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235270https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235270Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:25:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Employees at South Korea's SK hynix narrowly rejected a company proposal to pay bonuses using treasury shares. Trust between labor and management has been shaken, making renewed negotiations unavoidable. The outcome could have broad implications for compensation systems across the semiconductor industry. Lai Ching-te inspects flooding in Yongkang! Huang Wei-che’s “box culverts plus underground detention” flood-control plan wins central government supporthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235271https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235271Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:24:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒President Lai Ching-te inspected the flooding site in Yongkang, Tainan. Mayor Huang Wei-che’s “box culverts plus underground detention” flood-control plan won central government support, with the Ministry of the Interior and the Water Resources Agency set to help with funding, showcasing cooperation between central and local governments on flood control. Has Su Chiao-hui hit a ceiling in the polls? Huang Yang-ming names the “one” making the DPP’s election difficulthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235272https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235272Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:20:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒In the 2026 New Taipei City mayoral election, Democratic Progressive Party candidate Su Chiao-hui’s polling has stalled. Commentator Huang Yang-ming named Shen Po-yang as a “poor teammate” hindering coordination in the greater Taipei area, while Kuomintang candidate Lee Sichuan has an advantage thanks to a blue-white consensus and a grassroots image. Heavy-rain crop losses mount! Kaohsiung seeks cash disaster assistance for all agricultural products; applications accepted from 8/25https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235273https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235273Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:10:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Record rainfall in Kaohsiung caused severe damage to crops. Mayor Chen Chi-mai asked the central government to provide cash disaster relief for all affected crops, with applications accepted from August 25 to September 7. He announced measures to quickly support farmers. Does Trump’s strategic retreat alarm Japan and South Korea? As Washington courts Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un, Nikkei urges Sanae Takaichi to “prepare for the worst nightmare”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235274https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235274Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:02:17 +0900Taiwan風傳媒As the Trump administration moves closer to China and North Korea, Japan and South Korea are growing concerned about their security reliance on the United States. Hiroshi Minegishi of Nikkei has urged Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to develop a “Plan B” for Japan-South Korea cooperation. AppHarbr publishes guidelines for handling interstitial ads without a close buttonhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235788https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235788Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:43:36 +0900JapanPR TIMES Japan Pet Hotel Association opens its 116th location in Joshin, Nagoyahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235789https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235789Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:42:22 +0900JapanPR TIMES Pet hotel "ワンルーク" opens in Yokohama's Seya Ward! Expands to its 115th location in a leafy residential neighborhoodhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235790https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235790Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:31:26 +0900JapanPR TIMES ガイアフーズ to open "Zao Shokudo" on September 1!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235742https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235742Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:28:42 +0900JapanPR TIMES Dubai Research Institute surveys gross yields in 10 major areas: highest 7.89%, lowest 4.66%https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235743https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235743Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:26:31 +0900JapanPR TIMES ワンルーク's 114th location! Opening in Himeji's Shikama Ward on August 28https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235744https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235744Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:22:14 +0900JapanPR TIMES Elevate the elegance of carrying wine. Wine bags from French luxury leather brand "La Vie de Château" make their Japan debuthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235559https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235559Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:09:38 +0900JapanPR TIMES From a "company that tailors suits" to a "company that tailors spaces." 株式会社Re'coldo changes its name to 株式会社リコルド and launches a full-scale clean control businesshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235561https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235561Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Remove the "brakes" on human potential and carry organizational strength into the next generation. New book "Contribution-Oriented EQ Management" goes on sale September 24, 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235560https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235560Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Isetan Shinjuku, 6th floor] "Samille (さみぃゆ) Exhibition PRESENCE〜The Signature of Samille"—the artist's first exhibition since going independent—opens starting Wednesday, Aug. 26. Expressing her style and pride. The artist will also appear.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235495https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235495Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:56:49 +0900JapanPR TIMES Easily add automatic locking to existing automatic doors! Simultaneously launching the "KJ-100" and "KJ-150," add-on card and PIN readers fully compatible with Japanese installation environmentshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235425https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235425Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:41:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES An open atelier of wood, earth and stone by a single painter in west Kyoto Imperial Palace—painter Kazuya Yamaguchi's "sorahana" to hold a preview opening on August 25, 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235426https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235426Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:40:27 +0900JapanPR TIMES Bringing joy through fashion to cancer survivors and nurses! Our social contribution service, fashion shopping accompaniment, is offered by our part-time director, nurse and cancer survivor 戸村妃美【日本マネジメント総合研究所合同会社】https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235427https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235427Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:40:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES ASUS Republic of Gamers announces its latest lineup of gaming devices for competitive play and pro gamers at "Gamescom 2026"https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235428https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235428Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:38:55 +0900JapanPR TIMES Unifies audit systems in Japan and the U.S. and strengthens governance ahead of a planned dual listing on the Tokyo Stock Exchangehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235430https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260825-21/index-en.html#n2235430Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES