# AI News 180m Report｜2026-09-01 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 12 of 12

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 933 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 175 items from 5 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Trump's new plan! Axios: US military considering 'regular' strikes on Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz

- Published: 2026-09-01T11:37:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6593354
- anchor: #n2393170
- Companies mentioned: Axios、Fox News

The Trump administration is considering “regular, limited strikes” against Iranian military facilities in the Strait of Hormuz. The strategy is intended to deter threats to commercial ships and U.S. forces, and could have a significant impact on Middle East security.

## Trump says it's 'too early' to discuss his successor for the 2028 presidential race! Hegseth named as a potential candidate, but he quickly says it's '100% wrong'

- Published: 2026-09-01T11:32:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6593375
- anchor: #n2393171

Former President Trump called it “too early” to discuss the next presidential candidate for 2028, sidestepping reports that current Defense Secretary Hegseth might run. The question of who will succeed him politically is drawing attention.

## Fiber-optic price surge is here! AI is driving fiber-optic makers crazy, with production lines bursting at the seams and orders booked a year out

- Published: 2026-09-01T11:30:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6593442
- anchor: #n2393172
- Companies mentioned: 長飛光纖、中天科技、亨通光電、康寧、Meta、輝達、普睿司曼、Molex

AI需要の急増により、光ファイバー市場が逼迫。中国メーカーの生産はフル稼働で注文が1年先まで積み上がり、価格も大幅上昇。2027年まで高水準が続く見通しです。

## The next stage of AI infrastructure is coming into view: new ETF targets memory and photonics, with SK Hynix and Micron among its holdings

- Published: 2026-09-01T11:20:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6593640
- anchor: #n2393173
- Companies mentioned: Defiance ETFs、SK Hynix、美光科技、南亞科技、華邦電子、SanDisk、旺宏、Jeju Semiconductor、宜鼎國際、Lumentum Holdings、Marvell Technology、LightCounting

Defiance ETFs listed “PRAM,” a new ETF focused on memory and photonics technologies for AI data centers. It invests in global companies such as SK Hynix and Micron, focusing on efforts to ease bottlenecks in AI infrastructure.

## South Korea's deputy prime minister was preparing to head to the US when, before even boarding the plane, he heard he had lost his job

- Published: 2026-09-01T11:07:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6593443
- anchor: #n2393174

South Korean Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance Koo Yun-cheol was scheduled to travel to the United States to attend a G20 finance ministers’ meeting, but temporarily canceled his departure after being named as a potential target of a cabinet reshuffle. However, he ultimately decided to go, taking South Korea’s national interests into consideration.

## Could indoor air quality actually be a cause of lung cancer? Experts share prevention tips - Heho健康

- Published: 2026-09-01T12:55:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | Heho健康
- Original: https://heho.com.tw/archives/386283
- anchor: #n2394032
- Companies mentioned: Heho健康

Facts:
- High incidence rate
- High mortality rate

## Don't let snacks from the Ghost Festival become an obstacle to weight loss! Doctor shares 3 ways to clear them out without harming your health - Heho健康

- Published: 2026-09-01T11:58:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | Heho健康
- Original: https://heho.com.tw/archives/386269
- anchor: #n2394033

## Can breast milk really make children healthier?

- Published: 2026-09-01T11:37:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 照護線上
- Original: https://www.careonline.com.tw/2026/09/202609011015.html
- anchor: #n2393959