AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-30 06:00–09:00 JSThttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-06/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 28 items from 4 sources; Japan, 12 items from 2 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en Yue Jian-yong's Viewpoint: Was the Dissolution of the Soviet Union Historically Inevitable?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-06/index-en.html#n2344885https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-06/index-en.html#n2344885Sun, 30 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Yue Jianyong analyzes the inevitability of the Soviet Union’s collapse, citing Gorbachev’s reforms and strategic pressure from the United States as factors, and pointing to the limits of authoritarian reform. The analysis offers important historical lessons. Wang Liben's Viewpoint: Macao People Don't Gamble—a City That Makes a Business of Other People's Desireshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-06/index-en.html#n2344886https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-06/index-en.html#n2344886Sun, 30 Aug 2026 07:50:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒An Australian business intelligence AI analyzes Macau’s gambling industry and its social impact. It takes an in-depth look at Macau’s economic growth, the role of the gambling industry, and the social problems behind it. Hsieh Chin-fang's Column: David Versus Goliath—Carney's Oddshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-06/index-en.html#n2344887https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-06/index-en.html#n2344887Sun, 30 Aug 2026 07:40:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Canadian Prime Minister Carney is taking a hard line against the Trump administration’s high tariffs, using electricity, potash and crude oil supplies as bargaining chips in a counterattack. He is pushing back with national unity and a market-diversification strategy. Hsu Tso-sheng's Viewpoint: From Electrical Engineering Dominance to Cross-Disciplinary Restructuring—Taiwan Must Solve Its Talent “Dutch Disease”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-06/index-en.html#n2344888https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-06/index-en.html#n2344888Sun, 30 Aug 2026 07:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒As the advantage in university admissions for the 2026 academic year shifts from electrical engineering to materials science, Taiwan faces a crisis in developing talent in the basic sciences. The dominance of electrical engineering and information engineering is causing “Dutch disease” and hindering long-term technological innovation. Tu Tzu-chen's Viewpoint: Life Sciences Are a Rising Starhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-06/index-en.html#n2344889https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-06/index-en.html#n2344889Sun, 30 Aug 2026 07:20:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The global healthcare industry is undergoing a profound shift from an efficiency-driven mindset to one focused on risk, with life sciences emerging as a new engine of growth. Taiwan could establish a new international competitive advantage by deeply integrating its semiconductor and AI technologies with biomedicine. Hsu Yung-hsiang's Column: Why Can't Iran Be Brought Down? Are You Sure Trump Wants to Bring Iran Down?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-06/index-en.html#n2344890https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-06/index-en.html#n2344890Sun, 30 Aug 2026 07:10:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Using the U.S. professional baseball classic as an analogy, Hsu Yung-hsiang argues that the United States does not truly want to bring Iran down. Faced with a fiscal crisis and strategic retrenchment, it is prioritizing cuts to overseas military spending. Trump and Musk disagree over the deficit. Opinion: Pro-unification and pro-independence camps are both fighting over the refrigerator, but have forgotten Taiwan's own refrigeratorhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-06/index-en.html#n2344679https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-06/index-en.html#n2344679Sun, 30 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The article examines how the “refrigerator” has become a symbol of historical superiority in debates over unification and independence. It notes that existence is often confused with widespread availability, and calls for greater recognition of Taiwan's own agency in modernization. Opinion: When Will the “Resist China, Protect Taiwan” Campaign End?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-06/index-en.html#n2344680https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-06/index-en.html#n2344680Sun, 30 Aug 2026 06:50:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A political commentator criticized the Democratic Progressive Party’s “anti-China” campaign, calling its “red-tagging” tactics stale as an election strategy. The commentator said the unease surrounding the electoral situation in Kaohsiung was behind the campaign. Liu Junzu's Column: Sudden Upheaval—Karmic Consequences as Hegemony Crumbles, with Natural and Man-Made Disasters Loominghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-06/index-en.html#n2344681https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-06/index-en.html#n2344681Sun, 30 Aug 2026 06:48:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Using I Ching divination to analyze global political and economic crises, Liu Junzu points to ballooning U.S. debt, the weakening of the dollar's dominance, a revival of Japanese militarism and extreme weather disasters, foretelling major changes in the Bingwu and Dingwei years. Chen Jiajun's Essay: Democratic Resilience, National Security, and What We Are Willing to Protect Togetherhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-06/index-en.html#n2344682https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-06/index-en.html#n2344682Sun, 30 Aug 2026 06:45:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Chen Chia-chun discusses the relationship between Taiwan’s democratic resilience and national security, and frames anti-corruption as national policy. Clarifying sovereignty and society’s capacity for self-purification are key to its sustainability. Chang Ching-jui's Viewpoint: The Harder You Manage, the More Powerless You Feel—“Counterforce” in Workplace Physics Managementhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-06/index-en.html#n2344683https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-06/index-en.html#n2344683Sun, 30 Aug 2026 06:40:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Chang Ching-jui, former acting president of National Taiwan University, proposes “workplace physics management” and uses Newton's third law to explain counterforce in management. He says excessive management can provoke resistance from teams, and argues that guidance works better than control. Opinion: Have You Noticed the Frequent Cases Involving DPP Local Governments?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-06/index-en.html#n2344684https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-06/index-en.html#n2344684Sun, 30 Aug 2026 06:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Cases of wrongdoing by local officials affiliated with the Democratic Progressive Party have been occurring one after another in Taiwan, but media attention is uneven, with corruption outside Taipei and New Taipei being downplayed. This demonstrates a lack of fairness. Opinion: Lai Ching-te's Rhetoric Is More Outrageous Than Torrential Rainhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-06/index-en.html#n2344685https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-06/index-en.html#n2344685Sun, 30 Aug 2026 06:25:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒President Lai Ching-te has come under criticism for making political remarks in response to severe rain-related damage in southern Taiwan. The remarks are seen as ignoring historical and geographical facts and as electioneering. Opinion: Money Can't Guarantee Things Get Done, but Without Money Things Can't Get Donehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-06/index-en.html#n2344686https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-06/index-en.html#n2344686Sun, 30 Aug 2026 06:23:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A Taiwanese university professor wrote that the premier’s failure to visit disaster sites was a matter of attitude, not budget, criticizing the government. This is fueling distrust in the government, amid calls for change at the polls. Opinion: Another Way to Think About the Hsu Chun-ying Casehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-06/index-en.html#n2344687https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-06/index-en.html#n2344687Sun, 30 Aug 2026 06:20:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Xu Chunying, a spouse from mainland China, was sentenced to 7 years for violating the Anti-Infiltration Act. The Taiwan Affairs Office criticized the case as “judicial persecution,” raising suspicions of political manipulation. Structural similarities in discrimination against minorities in Taiwan and the United States have also been pointed out. Capitalism Sweeps In Amid the Wave of Globalization: Excerpt from The Making of China in the World (4)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-06/index-en.html#n2344550https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-06/index-en.html#n2344550Sun, 30 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒This book excerpt analyzes how China became impoverished amid globalization due to the monetization of silver and political incapacity. It contrasts this with Britain's successful state-building and reveals the far-reaching effects of institutional differences. 【三福管理センター】The “フクリーアプリ” app for residents surpasses 900 registrations!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-06/index-en.html#n2344951https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-06/index-en.html#n2344951Sun, 30 Aug 2026 08:44:54 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【三福管理センター】Official LINE registrations surpass 600!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-06/index-en.html#n2344952https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-06/index-en.html#n2344952Sun, 30 Aug 2026 08:41:49 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【株式会社三福管理センター】ビットキー surpasses 250 installed unitshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-06/index-en.html#n2344953https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-06/index-en.html#n2344953Sun, 30 Aug 2026 08:41:22 +0900JapanPR TIMES Pokémon cards’ 30th anniversary: 66.9% say they will keep entering until they win. 65.8% will not pay above retail price! Survey by トレゲト, a card lottery information sitehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-06/index-en.html#n2344945https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-06/index-en.html#n2344945Sun, 30 Aug 2026 08:09:47 +0900JapanPR TIMES A gallery and art shop, “ART GALLERY 6F,” will open on the 6th floor of 伊勢丹立川店 on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-06/index-en.html#n2344946https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-06/index-en.html#n2344946Sun, 30 Aug 2026 08:09:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES Shampoo and conditioner from “スイーツアロマ” return in a revamped editionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-06/index-en.html#n2344950https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-06/index-en.html#n2344950Sun, 30 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Supermodel 川﨑カイヤ launches dog deli brand “Caiya&Co. NATURAL DOG DELI,” created with a wish for the health and beauty of her dogshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-06/index-en.html#n2344949https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-06/index-en.html#n2344949Sun, 30 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES “I’ve gathered the CEOs 籔下 wants to meet, without asking” — one-day manager event at 参謀BAR浜松町 on Monday, September 21 (national holiday)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-06/index-en.html#n2344948https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-06/index-en.html#n2344948Sun, 30 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【近江ちゃんぽん亭 夏見店】Celebrating its 17th anniversary with an anniversary festival!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-06/index-en.html#n2344947https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-06/index-en.html#n2344947Sun, 30 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Tai Duan] In accordance with Taiwan Stock Exchange Corporation letter Tai-Zheng-Shang-Yi No. 1121801204https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-06/index-en.html#n2344617https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-06/index-en.html#n2344617Sat, 29 Aug 2026 15:18:25 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所The fair value of 4 funds held by Ta Duan Industry was assessed at 0 yen. The company disclosed the information, including outstanding redemption requests, in response to a disclosure request from the Taiwan Stock Exchange. It is considering legal action to protect shareholder interests. 【藥華藥】The Company's new drug BESREMi (Ropeginterferon alfa-2b-njft) has been approved by the U.S. FDA for the treatment of essential thrombocythemia (ET) in adults.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-06/index-en.html#n2344616https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-06/index-en.html#n2344616Sat, 29 Aug 2026 09:20:30 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所PharmaEssentia's new drug BESREMi has been approved by the U.S. FDA to treat essential thrombocythemia, marking the company's formal entry into the U.S. ET market. 【上緯投控】公告本公司名稱由「上緯國際投資控股股份有限公司」更名為「上緯國際控股股份有限公司」，公告期間：115年6月11日至115年9月10日。https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-06/index-en.html#n2344614https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-06/index-en.html#n2344614Sat, 29 Aug 2026 08:00:04 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所上緯投控更名為「上緯國際控股股份有限公司」，股票代號維持「3708」。 【世紀風電】公告本公司名稱由「世紀離岸風電設備股份有限公司」更名為「世紀能源設備股份有限公司」，公告期間：115年8月26日至115年11月25日。https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-06/index-en.html#n2344613https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-06/index-en.html#n2344613Sat, 29 Aug 2026 08:00:03 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所世紀風電更名為「世紀能源設備股份有限公司」，股票代號維持「2072」。 【三晃】Announcement that the company's name will change from “三晃股份有限公司” to “國慶科技股份有限公司”; announcement period: July 1, 115, to Sept. 30, 115.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-06/index-en.html#n2344612https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-06/index-en.html#n2344612Sat, 29 Aug 2026 08:00:03 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所三晃股份有限公司 changed its name to 國慶科技股份有限公司 on 2026年6月29日. Its stock code remains 1721. The move reflects the company's transformation strategy and provides information transparency for investors and the market. [沛爾生醫-創] announces that the par value of its shares will change from NT$10 to NT$0.5. Announcement period: Aug. 6, 115, to Nov. 5, 115.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-06/index-en.html#n2344611https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-06/index-en.html#n2344611Sat, 29 Aug 2026 08:00:03 +0900Taiwan沛爾生醫-創 announced that its share par value will be reduced from 10 yuan to 0.5 yuan. The move has been approved by the relevant authorities and will take effect on 115年9月7日. It is intended to improve share liquidity and will have no material impact on investors' rights. 【臻鼎-KY】Subsidiary PENG SHEN TECHNOLOGY (THAILAND) CO., LTD. announces acquisition of machinery and equipmenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-06/index-en.html#n2344610https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-06/index-en.html#n2344610Sat, 29 Aug 2026 01:00:24 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所A subsidiary of 臻鼎-KY acquired machinery and equipment in Thailand. The transaction was conducted through price comparison and negotiated pricing based on market rates, for use in its operations. Good Morning, World: 外交部's 116 budget includes 1 billion to promote a Taiwan industrial park in Eswatinihttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-06/index-en.html#n2344954https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-06/index-en.html#n2344954Sun, 30 Aug 2026 08:45:05 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Iceland referendum on whether to resume EU accession talks: results expected on the 30thhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-06/index-en.html#n2344824https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-06/index-en.html#n2344824Sun, 30 Aug 2026 07:33:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Shohei Ohtani has arm and knee discomfort; coach says he will never sacrifice hitting for pitchinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-06/index-en.html#n2344678https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-06/index-en.html#n2344678Sun, 30 Aug 2026 06:59:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 尼日 junta says it has quelled a mutiny; reports say Russian forces helped retake the capital's air basehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-06/index-en.html#n2344615https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-06/index-en.html#n2344615Sun, 30 Aug 2026 06:21:11 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Building trust in the first few seconds: クラシコ on the art of designing white coatshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-06/index-en.html#n2344816https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-06/index-en.html#n2344816Sun, 30 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japanm3.com 【Manga】“Why is this here…?” at the OSCE venuehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-06/index-en.html#n2344815https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-06/index-en.html#n2344815Sun, 30 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japanm3.com 【Manga】Cooler and cheaper than during the day! Great-value nighttime leisurehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-06/index-en.html#n2344814https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-06/index-en.html#n2344814Sun, 30 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japanm3.com Intel 14A process makes major progress! Defect density best since 22nm, customers start asking about capacityhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-06/index-en.html#n2344825https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-06/index-en.html#n2344825Sun, 30 Aug 2026 08:00:06 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Intel’s next-generation 14A process is improving defect density at its fastest pace since 22-nanometer technology. Expectations are growing, with customers asking about securing production capacity even before mass production.