AI News 180m Report

2026-08-26 21:00–24:00 JST

148 received, 148 listed, 5 sources ・ Page 2 of 2

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 114 items from 4 sources; Japan, 34 items from 1 source.

One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

Japan | PR TIMES (continued)(34)

AI career agent “Aile” releases profile of affiliated AITuber “橘 玲”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Age 30 / Creative director

Companies mentioned:スキルブリッジ株式会社、Aile

Japan premiere of “We Are Aliens” to be held. Opens September 25!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • NOTHING NEW, a film label launched in 2022 with the aim of creating “a world where talent is not crushed”
  • Nationwide release on Friday, September 25
  • Japan premiere to be held at TOHOシネマズ Roppongi Hills on Tuesday, August 25
  • Depicting a friendship spanning 30 years

Companies mentioned:NOTHING NEW、MIYU PRODUCTIONS、TOHOシネマズ、櫻坂46、令和ロマン

Learn about the players’ connections by school year and alma mater! Player introduction page revamped

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:一般社団法人Tリーグ

OriginalAI転職エージェント「Aile」、キャラ相談とAI求人相談を1つのスマホアプリに統合

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Aug. 26, 2026
  • Original14-ユ-302333

Companies mentioned:スキルブリッジ株式会社、Aile(エール)

[Survey Report] 70% of existing clients use AI for email newsletters and LINE drip messaging

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 70% of respondent companies said they “use AI for email newsletters or LINE drip messaging” or “somewhat use it.”
  • 70% of the 30 companies surveyed

Companies mentioned:株式会社BOTANICO

[IR Information] Notice on the planned launch of “23-hour trading” on the U.S. Nasdaq market (December 6) and the expansion of after-hours trading in the Company’s U.S. shares

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Trading is scheduled to begin for 23 hours on weekdays
  • Original1日最長16時間取引が可能
  • Established: August 28, 2001
  • Capital: ¥784,666,480

Companies mentioned:リーフラス株式会社、Nasdaq、楽天証券、SBI証券、米国証券取引委員会(SEC)

“Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Chronicle of Echoes” to hold a limited-time event featuring Eris, Nina and Isolte, with Eris in a swimsuit also appearing for a limited time!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • From 15:00 on Monday, August 31, 2026
  • September 17, 2026, 14:59
  • September 30, 2026, 14:59
  • September 18, 2026 (Friday)
  • Sunday, October 4, 2026

Companies mentioned:グリーエンターテインメント株式会社、アソビモ株式会社、キュアメイドカフェ

OriginalノジマTリーグ 2026-2027 公式戦 8月26日開催 日本生命レッドエルフ vs トップおとめピンポンズ名古屋 試合結果

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • トップおとめピンポンズ名古屋 won 3-1

Companies mentioned:日本生命レッドエルフ、トップおとめピンポンズ名古屋、ノジマTリーグ

Toyonaka Ambassadors launch as 2 groups from Toyonaka share the city’s appeal

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Reiwa 8

Companies mentioned:豊中市、吉本興業、ココリコ、木南晴夏

Cast of “At 25:00, Nightcord de.” heads to Oita! Day and evening performances of “Project Sekai Unit Fan Meeting: At 25:00, Nightcord de. in Oita” to be streamed live exclusively on ABEMA PPV!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Scheduled for Saturday, September 5, 2026
  • 2,500 yen per performance (tax included)
  • 500-yen cashback campaign
  • “ABEMA Premium,” priced at 1,180 yen per month (tax included)
  • “ABEMA Premium with Ads,” priced at 680 yen per month (tax included)
  • A separate 200-yen fee (tax included) applies

Companies mentioned:ABEMA、ABEMA PPV、プロジェクトセカイ カラフルステージ! feat. 初音ミク、SEGA、Colorful Palette Inc.、Crypton Future Media, INC.

Originalオルタナティブ投資プラットフォーム「オルタナバンク」、『【毎月分配】欧州Fintech企業中長期支援ファンドID1151』を公開

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Total offering amount: 69.96 million yen
  • Target yield: 7.5% (before tax)
  • Minimum investment: 10,000 yen
  • Additional investment increments: 10,000 yen
  • Minimum funding threshold: Investment applications totaling at least 10 million yen
  • Capital: 99,000,000 yen (October 2024)

Companies mentioned:オルタナバンク、SAMURAI 証券株式会社、欧州Fintech企業

Alternative investment platform “オルタナバンク” releases “[Principal and Interest Repaid in a Lump Sum] Investment Debut Support and Noboru Fund ID1152”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Total offering amount: 47.70 million yen
  • Target yield: 7% (before tax)
  • Minimum investment: 10,000 yen
  • Minimum funding threshold: Investment applications totaling at least 10 million yen
  • Capital: 99,000,000 yen (October 2024)

Companies mentioned:SAMURAI証券株式会社、オルタナバンク

Alternative investment platform “オルタナバンク” releases “[Distributions Every 3 Months] Overseas BNPL Business Support Fund ID1155”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Total offering amount: 159 million yen
  • Target yield: 8% (before tax)
  • Minimum investment: 10,000 yen
  • Additional investment increments: 10,000 yen
  • Minimum funding threshold: Investment applications totaling at least 10 million yen
  • Capital: 99,000,000 yen (October 2024)

Companies mentioned:SAMURAI 証券株式会社、オルタナバンク

Alternative investment platform “オルタナバンク” releases “[Distributions Every 6 Months] Digital Bank Growth Support Fund ID1156”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Total offering amount: 159 million yen
  • Target yield: 9% (before tax)
  • Minimum investment: 10,000 yen
  • Minimum funding threshold: Investment applications totaling at least 10 million yen
  • Capital: 99,000,000 yen (October 2024)

Companies mentioned:SAMURAI証券株式会社、オルタナバンク

Japan Sports Masters 2026 Ishikawa tournament to be held!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A total of 29 venues across 9 cities and 4 towns in Ishikawa Prefecture

Companies mentioned:公益財団法人日本スポーツ協会、公益財団法人JKA、東武トップツアーズ株式会社、ミズノ株式会社、株式会社セレスポ、株式会社ミカサ、株式会社CCIグループ

[Full feature available free] A 2-week limited free stream of the dubbed version of the sci-fi suspense film “The Philadelphia Experiment,” about a protagonist who travels back in time to 1984, featuring a star-studded voice cast including Koichi Yamadera, begins Friday, August 28, at 21:00!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 102 minutes

Companies mentioned:株式会社WOWOWプラス、Prime Video、LAKESHORE INTERNATIONAL CORP

Alternative investment platform “オルタナバンク” releases “[Ultra-Short-Term] First-Time Investor Support: Extreme Fund ID 1150”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Total offering: 19.75 million yen
  • Target yield: 9.9% (before tax)
  • Minimum investment: 10,000 yen
  • Minimum funding threshold: Investment applications totaling at least 10 million yen
  • Capital: 99,000,000 yen (October 2024)

Companies mentioned:SAMURAI証券株式会社、オルタナバンク

アナタシア unveils artist photos of its new 9-member lineup!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 9-member lineup
  • 4 new members join
  • Dance video views exceed 100 million in total
  • More than 100 players joined

Companies mentioned:アナタシア、株式会社リアルアキバ・コミュニケーションズ、METEORA st.

Catch, connect, make use. Fukuoka-based “七色のサカナ” creates a new fish-centered cycle

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Cumulative sales of fish jerky top 10,000 bags
  • A deodorizing product selling approximately 600 units a month
  • Approximately 300 sets a month
  • Available at 20 stores

Companies mentioned:株式会社AND J’s、七色のサカナ

Taiwan | 鉅亨網(20)

AI investment provides support! US second-quarter GDP holds at 1.5% as consumer and business spending are both revised upward

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

The U.S. second-quarter GDP growth rate remained at 1.5%, while consumer spending and business investment were revised upward, pointing to strong private demand. Investment in AI infrastructure is a key factor supporting economic growth.

Companies mentioned:アメリカ商務部経済分析局(BEA)

US stocks open lower as inflation continues to burn; major indexes fall as markets bet on a 1-basis-point Fed rate hike by year-end

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

U.S. stocks fell after the July PCE price index came in above expectations. Persistent inflation and robust economic growth are fueling expectations of a FED rate hike. Investors are watching NVIDIA’s earnings report closely.

Companies mentioned:NVIDIA、Intuit、Zoom、Kohl's、TrendForce

Meta reaches massive US$16.68 billion settlement in lawsuit joined by 29 states; shares rise before market open

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

Meta agreed to pay $16.68 billion to settle a class-action lawsuit involving 29 states. The case raised concerns about harm to young users and data collection, while the company’s stock rose. Meta also pledged to introduce measures to protect young people.

Companies mentioned:Snapchat、YouTube、TikTok

Musk reveals progress on Tesla's AI5 chip! Aiming for 2 to 3 times NVIDIA's performance per watt at just one-tenth the cost

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced progress in developing the company’s proprietary AI5 chip. He said its performance per watt is 2–3 times that of NVIDIA’s, with costs at 10%, and that it is scheduled to be used in self-driving cars and Optimus robots. The move signals a full-scale entry into the AI semiconductor market.

Companies mentioned:NVIDIA、AMD、サムスン電子

Ships may have to pay to pass through the Strait of Hormuz!Iran says it has agreed with Oman to share the revenue

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

Iran announced that it had reached an agreement with Oman on sharing revenue from tolls charged for passage through the Strait of Hormuz. It said the resumption of shipping would be conditional on the U.S. lifting sanctions, potentially affecting international energy flows.

U.S.-Canada trade war begins,disrupting many everyday goods;could toilet paper prices soar?

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

The U.S. and Canada have entered a trade war, imposing steep tariffs on everyday goods including tissue paper and alcoholic beverages. Higher costs for consumers are unavoidable, with broad effects expected across the North American economy.

Companies mentioned:Procter & Gamble、Costco

U.S. July PCE rises 3.7% year over year,slightly above expectations;U.S. stock index futures decline

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

The U.S. July PCE price index rose 3.7% year over year, slightly exceeding market expectations. The data suggest inflationary pressure is persisting and have added uncertainty to the outlook for monetary policy.

Delta Electronics and 官田鋼 build an 80MW large-scale energy storage system,which officially connects to the grid and begins operation

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

台達電 and 官田鋼 jointly built an 80MW large-scale energy storage system in Tainan, which has officially been connected to the grid. The project will support improved power quality and the energy transition.

Companies mentioned:官田鋼

AI can hack websites and take jobs!Bill Gates plans to meet Xi Jinping in November to promote U.S.-China cooperation on safeguards

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

Originalマイクロソフト共同創業者のビル・ゲイツ氏が、AIのリスク軽減に向け中国の習近平国家主席と11月に会談する計画を明らかにした。国際的なAI規制の必要性を訴え、就業への影響やAIによるハッキングの危険性を警告している。

Companies mentioned:マイクロソフト、OpenAI、Anthropic、Meta、Google DeepMind

Taiwan and Australia deepen green energy partnership,sign action plan to expand cooperation on natural gas and critical minerals

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

Taiwan and Australia signed an action plan to strengthen cooperation on natural gas and critical minerals at the 31st Energy and Minerals Consultative Meeting. The plan aims to promote energy security and decarbonization, amid the growing importance of international cooperation.

華星光 reports preliminary July profit of 1.31億元,up 65.8% year over year as product upgrades drive growth

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

Original光通信メーカーの華星光が7月の税後純益1.31億元を発表し、前年比65.8%増益。800G製品の量産と製品高度化が収益成長を牽引しており、投資家関心が高い。

〈Yulon Group earnings call〉Two growth drivers at 裕融 gain momentum;Southeast Asian operations contribute more to profits

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

裕融企業 reported steady profit growth in the first half at an earnings call, with asset quality in Taiwan stabilizing and contributions from Southeast Asia expanding. The financial results highlight the company's risk management and international expansion.

Companies mentioned:格上租車、LINE GO

Local and foreign institutions both turn net buyers;foreign investors buy 366億元 net but dump more than 30,000 lots of 陽明 after 8 straight days of net buying

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

Taiwan’s 3 major institutional investors all turned to net buying, with foreign investors posting net purchases of NT$36.6 billion. However, they sold more than 30,000 lots of 陽明, which had seen 8 consecutive days of net buying. The broader market rose, and investment trusts were also active net buyers.

Companies mentioned:陽明、聯電、台泥、群創、玉山金、大聯大、國巨、技嘉、華南金

Bessent's mentor Druckenmiller sparks controversy with AI-written criticism,calling Treasury intervention in the U.S. bond market a “wrong decision”

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

Legendary hedge fund manager Stanley Druckenmiller used AI to criticize Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s intervention in the bond market, fueling debate over transparency in the use of AI.

Companies mentioned:Anthropic、OpenAI、Google、Perplexity、The Wall Street Journal、Financial Times、LinkedIn

Far ahead in polls and pragmatic on China,could Le Pen become France's first female president?

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

Marine Le Pen, leader of France’s far-right 国民連盟, has overwhelming support in opinion polls for the 2027 presidential election. Her pragmatic stance toward China has drawn attention.

Companies mentioned:国民連盟、不屈フランス、北大西洋条約機構(NATO)

聯亞 launches five initiatives:spends 22.7億元 on production equipment,wins 4-year U.S. customer contract,signs long-term indium phosphide purchase agreement

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

聯亞光通訊 announced it will spend 22.7億元 to expand production equipment and signed a 4-year CW Laser supply contract with a U.S. customer. It also secured supplies of indium phosphide substrates, strengthening its position in the AI and high-performance computing markets.

Companies mentioned:美國大廠客戶、日本供應商、台灣子公司

Should investors be AI shareholders or creditors?BlackRock bullish on AIDC and green infrastructure project financing,singles out “this type” of Asian debt

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

BlackRock said Asian bonds have a negative correlation with U.S. Treasuries, making them a core asset for diversifying risk. It also sees high-yield opportunities in financing AI data centers and green energy projects.

Companies mentioned:BlackRock、Fed、RBA

Chinese AI enters the U.S. market!月之暗面 in talks with 3 cloud giants,seeking up to 30% revenue share

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

Chinese AI startup Moonshot AI is negotiating revenue-sharing deals with Microsoft, Amazon and Google in the U.S. It aims to offer its Kimi K3 model through cloud services and receive up to 30% of the revenue. The move signals a potential push by Chinese AI companies into the U.S. market.

Companies mentioned:Moonshot AI、Microsoft、Amazon、Google、Alphabet、OpenAI、Anthropic、NVIDIA、ChinaSoft International、Alibaba

SpaceX plans to invest $100 billion to build a space base;Musk backs 30 Starship launches a day

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

SpaceX will invest $100 billion to build “Starbase Louisiana” in Louisiana. It aims to launch Starships more than 30 times a day, turning the site into a hub for space development.

Companies mentioned:NASA

〈Huaxia earnings call〉Low-cost raw material inventory returns company to profit in first half;production cuts in Q3 to support prices and preserve earnings

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

華夏 returned to profit in the first half of 2026 thanks to low-cost raw material inventory, with EPS reaching 0.23元. With raw material prices surging amid the Middle East war, it will cut production in the third quarter to support prices and maintain profitability, highlighting its cost management and risk response.

Taiwan | 環球生技月刊(9)

2026-08-26 institutional trading:Net buys—高端疫苗 2349 lots,基亞 1215 lots,藥華藥 816 lots;net sells—康霈* 918 lots,晟德 802 lots,保瑞 436 lots - 環球生技月刊

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 環球生技月刊

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:高端疫苗、基亞、藥華藥、康霈、晟德、保瑞

2026-08-26 biotech stocks:Gainers—共信-KY 9.96%,沛爾生醫-創 9.96%,高端疫苗 9.95%;losers—聯合 4.94%,福永生技 3.52%,威健生技 3.51% - 環球生技月刊

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 環球生技月刊

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:共信-KY、沛爾生醫-創、高端疫苗、聯合、福永生技、威健生技、全福生技、安克

08/26 biotech stock roundup - 環球生技月刊

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 環球生技月刊

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original共信-KY9.96%
  • Original沛爾生醫-創9.96%
  • Original高端疫苗9.95%

Companies mentioned:亞果生醫、星誠細胞生醫、瑩碩、華上生醫、藥祇、康霈

太景*-KY (4157) reports consolidated first-half 115 loss of 3561萬元,with after-tax loss per share of -0.05元 - 環球生技月刊

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 環球生技月刊

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:太景*-KY、環球生技月刊

光麗-KY (6431) reports consolidated first-half 115 loss of 9005萬元,with after-tax loss per share of -0.92元 - 環球生技月刊

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 環球生技月刊

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:光麗-KY、6431

禾榮科 (7799) signs a 27.35億元 contract for construction of the 禾榮科技 Biomedical Park Innovation Building - 環球生技月刊

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 環球生技月刊

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:禾榮科、禾榮科技

漢康-KY (7827) reports consolidated first-half 115 loss of 5.25億元,with after-tax loss per share of -3.98元 - 環球生技月刊

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 環球生技月刊

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:漢康-KY、7827漢康-KY

漢康-KY (7827) board resolves to hold its 2nd extraordinary shareholders' meeting of 115 on 10/14 - 環球生技月刊

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 環球生技月刊

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Statement date 115/08/26
  • Statement time 18:56:17
  • Spokesperson's phone: 02-27921366 ext. 617

Companies mentioned:漢康-KY、7827漢康-KY創

漢康-KY (7827) board resolves to hold its 2nd extraordinary shareholders' meeting of 115 on 10/14 - 環球生技月刊

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 環球生技月刊

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:漢康-KY、7827漢康-KY

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