AI News 180m Report

2026-09-01 21:00–24:00 JST

150 received, 150 listed, 5 sources ・ Page 2 of 2

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 125 items from 4 sources; Japan, 25 items from 1 source.

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

Taiwan | 鉅亨網 (continued)(26)

Far Eastern Group integrates across industries: Asia Cement teams up with subsidiaries to develop low-carbon smart building solutions

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

Original遠東集團整合亞泥、亞東預拌、亞利預鑄與遠傳電信,首度參展2026年國際永續智慧建築展,推出從材料到營運的低碳智慧建築方案,展現跨產業協作實力。

Companies mentioned:遠傳電信

友達 Group's smart service applications debut at semiconductor show, focusing on manufacturing efficiency and energy resilience

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

友達 subsidiary 宇沛永續 unveiled AI-powered manufacturing, energy and sustainability solutions at SEMICON Taiwan. The solutions aim to help the semiconductor industry combine growth with sustainability.

Companies mentioned:友達、宇沛永續

Memory shortage proves difficult to resolve; Samsung locks in 70% of capacity through 2031

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

三星電子 has secured long-term contracts for about 70% of its HBM production capacity through 2031. Rising AI demand has intensified shortages of HBM and DRAM, driving prices sharply higher.

Companies mentioned:三星電子、SK海力士、輝達、微軟、Google、鎧俠、MegaGrid Supply

〈Taishin Shin Kong earnings briefing〉Taishin Bank raises full-year NIM outlook; 林維俊 sees no threat to second-half economic momentum

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

Taishin Shin Kong Financial Holding raised its full-year NIM outlook and announced plans to merge its banks in 2027. General Manager 林維俊 is optimistic about the economy in the second half, supported by AI demand; first-half net profit rose 329% year on year.

Companies mentioned:IMF

At EU investment forum, 賴清德 says Taiwan hopes to sign double-taxation avoidance and investment protection agreements with the EU

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

President 賴清德 attended the 2026 EU Investment Forum, emphasizing closer Taiwan-EU economic and trade ties and calling for agreements to avoid double taxation and protect investments. He also called for semiconductor strategic cooperation to strengthen global supply chain resilience.

Companies mentioned:台灣區電電公會、TEEMA

AI profits soar, but bonus talks stall! More than eight-tenths of 美光 Taiwan union members back strike, putting chip supply chain on alert

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

Union members at U.S. semiconductor giant Micron’s Taiwan operations are seeking a revision of the bonus system, with more than 80% of members supporting a strike. As AI demand expands, there are concerns about the impact on the supply chain.

Companies mentioned:美光、三星電子、SK海力士

力麗's 郭紹儀 re-elected chair of the Taiwan Textile Federation, joining forces with industry to forge a new path

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

力麗 and 力鵬 Chairman Kuo Shao-yi was reappointed chairman of the Taiwan Textile Federation. He aims to strengthen the textile industry’s competitiveness through decarbonization and the use of AI. Closer cooperation across the industry will be key.

Companies mentioned:力麗、力鵬

Central bank credit controls take a toll! Land Bank of Taiwan's construction and development financing falls to 400 billion; chair calls for rules to be “relaxed”

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

Land Bank of Taiwan Chairman 何英明 said its construction and development financing balance fell to 400 billion under the impact of central bank credit controls. Builders are seeking an extension of the 18-month deadline to begin construction. The bank will continue prudent operations while balancing policy goals and risk management.

6 stocks, including 玉晶光, placed under trading restrictions from tomorrow; measures run through 9/8 or 9/10

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

Taiwan’s stock exchange designated 6 stocks, including 玉晶光, for price volatility controls. The measures were prompted by sharp price gains and high price-to-earnings and price-to-book ratios, and will restrict trading through September 8 or 10. They are intended to stabilize the market.

Companies mentioned:玉晶光、AMAX-KY、富世達、精材、地心引力、金居

佳必琪 sees brisk orders as CSP customers place long-term orders, with visibility extending through 2028

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

佳必琪 is seeing brisk orders amid strong demand for optical communications and high-power supply products. CSP customers are shifting to long-term orders, extending visibility through 2028. The trend reflects AI server upgrades driving demand for higher current, and the company is actively expanding capacity and making strategic investments.

Companies mentioned:NVIDIA、Galaxy、松騰

Three major institutional investors turn net buyers, purchasing NT$56.1 billion; foreign investors snap up active ETFs and dump 力積電 and 華邦電

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

The 三 major institutional investors were net buyers of NT$56.138 billion in Taiwan’s stock market today. Foreign investors concentrated their buying in active ETFs, while selling large amounts of 力積電 and 華邦電. Led by electronics stocks, the index rose 820 points.

Companies mentioned:統一投信、富邦投信、元大投信、力積電、華邦電、聯電、台化、國泰金、玉山金

Japan's 10-year government bond yield breaks 3%! Last pillar of global low interest rates falls

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

Japan’s 10-year government bond yield reached 3%, its highest level since 1996. The milestone symbolizes the end of the ultra-low interest rate era and reflects rising global interest rates and fiscal concerns.

Companies mentioned:道明証券、モルガン・スタンレー、フランス興業銀行

玉山金 completes 三商壽 deal! Becomes Taiwan's 5th-largest financial holding company; 陳茂欽 and 許瀞心 take top insurance company posts

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

玉山金控 completed the share transfer for 三商壽, bringing its assets to 6.6 trillion yuan and making it Taiwan's fifth-largest listed financial holding company. It has also launched its 金控2.0 strategy.

Companies mentioned:三商壽

Chinese cargo ships hiding espionage equipment? U.S. officials say 中遠海運 gathers military intelligence for Beijing

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

A senior U.S. official accused 中遠海運 vessels of concealing espionage equipment to collect intelligence on U.S. military communications; Beijing denied the claim. The incident came ahead of a meeting between U.S. and Chinese leaders, underscoring tensions between shipping and national security.

Companies mentioned:中遠海運、中国駐米大使館

Ørsted completes 920MW Greater Changhua Southwest Phase 2 and Northwest offshore wind farms, enters operations and maintenance phase

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

Ørsted has completed construction of the 920MW Greater Changhua Southwest Phase 2 and Northwest offshore wind farms, which have officially entered the operations and maintenance phase. This is the company's second near-gigawatt-scale wind farm in Taiwan, bringing total installed capacity to 1.82GW. Annual output can supply about 2 million households, with all green power going to corporate customers.

Companies mentioned:国泰人壽、国泰電業、台電

長聖 advances 3 core businesses steadily; August revenue of NT$110 million marks a high for the year

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

長聖 posted August revenue of NT$110 million, a high for the year and up 21.1% year on year. Growth in cell storage, CDMO and cell therapy services, alongside progress in proprietary pipelines such as CAR001, points to steady commercialization of its technology.

Companies mentioned:莫德納、默沙東、Merck、Moderna

〈Taishin Shin Kong earnings briefing〉Shin Kong Life's adjusted first-half profit reaches NT$73.7 billion; nearly NT$90 billion in unrealized stock gains

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

Shin Kong Life's adjusted first-half profit reached NT$73.7 billion, supported by steady amortization of CSM following the adoption of IFRS 17 and returns from stock investments. Its financial position has improved significantly and it has entered an era of positive spreads, a development with significance for Taiwan's life insurance industry.

Companies mentioned:台新新光金控

Japan | PR TIMES(25)

“The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™” “Back to Hogwarts™” special event takes place today!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • About 600 fans
  • 25th anniversary of the release of the film “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone™”

Companies mentioned:ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパン、コムキャスト NBCユニバーサルグループ、Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.、J.K. Rowling、Universal Studios、Amblin Entertainment、任天堂

Enjoying your favorite fan art becomes a way to support your favorite creators. Fan art marketplace “OshiArt” officially launches today

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 5 VTuber groups
  • 4 illustrators

Companies mentioned:EtaForce AI株式会社、Google合同会社

Original卓球「WTTチャンピオンズ」史上初の兄妹アベック優勝張本智和・美和選手をテレビ東京が特別表彰

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Tomokazu Harimoto (23 years old
  • Miwa Harimoto (18 years old
  • 6 tournaments are held annually
  • A total of 32 players are awarded entry
  • ITTF Mixed Team World Cup 2026 (opens Nov. 29

Companies mentioned:テレビ東京、BSテレビ東京、トヨタ自動車、木下グループ、U-NEXT

From consultation to employment, all through one point of contact. “ONESTORY太田,” a consultation and support center for people with disabilities and their families, opens in Ota, Gunma Prefecture

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Opens in Ota, Gunma Prefecture, in June 2026

Companies mentioned:株式会社ワンライフ、ONESTORY太田

“UltraPower Unbound” makes its Japan debut. The “POCO F9 Ultra,” featuring Japan’s first 2.1CH woofer system with “Sound by Bose,” delivers an uncompromising sound experience

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 12GB/256GB is priced at 149,800 yen (tax included)
  • 16GB/512GB is priced at 169,800 yen (tax included)
  • Early-bird campaign offering 20,000 yen off
  • AnTuTu score exceeds 4 million points
  • Refresh rate of up to 185Hz
  • Multi-scenario peak brightness of up to 4500nits
  • 10-point touch sampling of up to 480Hz
  • Minimum brightness of 1nit
  • Amplifies even the slightest footsteps by up to 200%
  • Original2億画素メインカメラ
  • 5x optical telephoto camera
  • 10x lossless zoom
  • 20x AI high-resolution zoom
  • 8

Companies mentioned:小米技術日本株式会社、POCO、Bose、麺屋はるか 秋葉原本店、Xiaomi、YouTube、Spotify、Google

Palworld Global Popularity Vote 2026 opens for voting today! Players around the world will vote from a lineup of more than 280 Pals!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 280 Pals in total
  • 30% OFF
  • Supports multiplayer for up to 32 players
  • July 10, 2026 (Friday)

Companies mentioned:株式会社ポケットペア、Palworld / パルワールド、Steam、PlayStation®5、Xbox Game Pass、Xbox Series X|S、Xbox One、Mac

[Seminar report] A consultant from Funai Research Institute’s Supply Chain Consulting division spoke at “What Logistics DX Should the Retail and Distribution Industry Pursue?” (hosted by ロジザード株式会社)

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • August 27, 2026
  • “Appropriate Cost System” takes effect in 2028

Companies mentioned:株式会社船井総研サプライチェーンコンサルティング、ロジザード株式会社

Mio Imada takes on a doctor role for the first time! “Crossroads: A Promise in Emergency Medicine” DVD-BOX set for release on 2027/2/3 (Wednesday)!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • DVD-BOX: 25,080 yen (tax included)
  • Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2027
  • [9 episodes in total]

Companies mentioned:テレビ朝日、株式会社ハピネット、株式会社ハピネット・メディアマーケティング、Sony Music Labels Inc.、大映テレビ

R-Edge forms capital and business alliance with CMC, jointly creating a new data platform business that transforms “information into intelligence” with AI and data

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • CMC’s expertise, cultivated over more than 60 years, in understanding and structuring product and technical information
  • 株式会社シイエム・シイ was founded in 1962

Companies mentioned:株式会社R-Edge、株式会社シイエム・シイ、CMC

Motonosuke makes his stage debut in “Le Gai Mariage: A Delightful Wedding” Vol.5, a much-talked-about French production

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A 1 million euro inheritance
  • SS seats: 10,800 yen
  • S seats: 9,800 yen
  • A seats: 8,800 yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社IVI Entertainment、六本木トリコロールシアター、Société Le Théâtre Elysée、チケットぴあ

Global direct lithium extraction (DLE) market forecast to grow to US$4.4 billion by 2034, with a projected CAGR of 13.5%

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • US$4.4 billion by 2034
  • Compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.5%
  • US$1.6 billion in 2026

Companies mentioned:Stratistics Market Research Consulting、GII Research、Global Information Inc.、株式会社グローバルインフォメーション

[Exhibitor announcement] KJ TECH, a global pioneer in biometric devices, to exhibit at Australia’s largest security exhibition, “Security Expo 2026”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original2026年9月2日(水)から9月4日(金)まで
  • September 4, 2026 (Friday) 9:30 – 16:00

Companies mentioned:KJ TECH、KJ TECH CO., LTD

The Tachikawa drone school where Ringo-chan tried a free lesson [September only]: “ドローンスクールコモンズ立川立飛,” featured on TV, launches a special campaign for its third TV appearance | National certification course for 190,000 yen; free trial available

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A comprehensive plan for 190,000 yen (tax included), covering the Class 2 unmanned aircraft pilot license, restrictions removal, and more, normally priced at 300,000 yen (tax included)
  • Start by coming in for a free 90-minute trial.

Companies mentioned:ドローンスクールコモンズ立川立飛、株式会社エーアールエー

What an investigation of 17 cat and pet detective agencies revealed about the importance of fact-checking that can affect your cat’s life

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 17 businesses specializing in searching for missing cats
  • On August 31, 2026, we will publish the results of an investigation into the official websites of 17 businesses specializing in searching for missing cats
  • The figures posted by the companies ranged from 80% to 95.1%
  • This business’s basic fee is 178,000 yen
  • A cancellation the day before the service begins still incurs a fee of 89,000 yen
  • It was included in plans costing 180,000 yen or more
  • The total generally ranges from around 50,000 yen to 150,000 yen
  • Original1日(約8時間)あたり5万円〜12万円程度、総額では5万円〜22万円程度
  • Original1日あたり約2万〜12万円、数日間の

Companies mentioned:ペット探偵キャットワン、消費者庁、総務省

Original株式会社IXMILE、「株式会社IXMILEホールディングス」へ社名変更

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A broad range of more than 570 HR solutions
  • Date established: September 1, 2023
  • Date established: September 1, 2026

Companies mentioned:株式会社IXMILE、株式会社IXMILEホールディングス、株式会社IXMILE千葉

Global perovskite solar cell market forecast to surge to US$15.8 billion by 2034, with a projected CAGR of 40.9%

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • US$15.8 billion by 2034
  • Compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 40.9%
  • US$1 billion in 2026

Companies mentioned:Stratistics Market Research Consulting、GII Research、Global Information Inc.、株式会社グローバルインフォメーション

[Strategic M&A (business transfer)] 合同会社Riberté acquires 株式会社ユニレージ’s contract systems development business

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:合同会社Riberté、株式会社ユニレージ

Akachan Honpo joins forces with early childhood education and childcare professionals to consider how to support child-rearing

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:株式会社赤ちゃん本舗、社会福祉法人 種の会、幼保連携型認定こども園 エールこども園

Originalグッドパッチが創業15周年を迎え、コーポレートサイトをリニューアル&周年特設サイトを公開

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 15th anniversary of founding
  • Around 40 apps and web services on display

Companies mentioned:グッドパッチ、Airbnb、Instagram、Uber、FunTech株式会社、株式会社丸井グループ、株式会社スタジオディテイルズ、株式会社Muture、株式会社ピープルアンドデザイン、株式会社Layermate

Original[ あしプロダクション ] 新キャラクター 『 あ し ~ ね ,』 爆誕 !!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • September 2026

Companies mentioned:assie, Productions - Fukuoka .

[Sold out in 3 days] A promise fulfilled after a year: SANMEI launches “深癒,” a Larimar bracelet

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 12mm Larimar
  • 6 8 mm larimar stones arranged
  • Returns in a limited run of 30 sets

Companies mentioned:SANMEI、株式会社Produce Style

Dubai Research Institute surveys 1-year changes in property prices across 10 major areas: A property worth 50 million yen is now worth about 49.1 million to 56.12 million yen

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The lowest current value is 49.095 million yen
  • The highest current value is 56.12 million yen
  • Unrealized loss: −905,000 yen
  • Unrealized gain: +6.12 million yen
  • Downtown Dubai's 12-month price change rate is −1.81%
  • Arjan is +12.24%

Companies mentioned:株式会社ドバイ総合研究所ホールディングス、DRI Real Estate LLC、DRI Consultancy FZ-LLC

[Fukuoka | Limited to Sep. 5 and 6] Everyone is welcome, including those just starting to consider renovations! A “plumbing and bathroom fair” where you can see, compare and consult!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Up to 30,000 yen in gift certificates with a system kitchen
  • 30,000 yen in gift certificates with a unit bath
  • 3,000 yen in gift certificates with a bathroom vanity or toilet
  • 10-year warranty service on all plumbing and bathroom products
  • 0% interest on renovation loans up to 2 million yen
  • Entire group: 1,860 employees
  • Entire group: 81.88 billion yen
  • Entire group: 88,842 cases
  • Over 900,953 cumulative construction projects completed

Companies mentioned:ニッカホーム株式会社、LIXIL

Watch out for the continuing heat! We take an in-depth look at everyone's heatstroke prevention measures! [Survey of 1,000 people]

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The number of people nationwide taken to hospital by ambulance for heatstroke reached 1,370
  • We surveyed 1,000 monitor panel members nationwide, mainly homemakers, about heatstroke prevention measures
  • Original「5月上旬」が最も多く18.9%
  • This was followed by “early July” at 15.0%.
  • This was followed by “early June” at 14.6%
  • “Water bottles and plastic bottles”: 545 people
  • “Parasols”: 524 people
  • “Hats”: 501 people
  • “Air conditioners”: 756 people
  • “Electric fans”: 538 people
  • “Cooling-fabric bedding”: 245 people
  • “When feeling sluggish”: 25.6%
  • “Head...

Companies mentioned:株式会社ナビット

Takashi Maeno, professor emeritus at 慶應義塾大学, appears on best-selling author Wataru Hoshi's Video Podcast program “NO-FILTER: Having the Author Himself Join Us” to discuss “well-being × mental science”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Takashi Maeno, professor emeritus at 慶應義塾大学, appeared on Wataru Hoshi's Video Podcast “NO-FILTER” and spoke about well-being and mental science. This has drawn attention as a bridge between academia and the general public.

Companies mentioned:株式会社Rising Star、慶應義塾大学、武蔵野大学、キヤノン株式会社、ハーバード大学、東京工業大学、麗澤大学

Taiwan | 環球生技月刊(8)

2026-09-01 Institutional investor activity: net buys—北極星藥業-KY 107 lots, 博晟生醫 95 lots, 大學光 90 lots; net sells—康霈* 9,379 lots, 藥華藥 991 lots, 晟德 606 lots - Global Bio & Investment Monthly

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 環球生技月刊

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:北極星藥業、博晟生醫、大學光、康霈、藥華藥、晟德、順藥、葡萄王

2026-09-01 biotech stocks: gainers—佑全 6.94%, 博晟生醫 3.36%, 睿生光電 2.93%; decliners—漢達 6.57%, 基亞 6.27%, 藥華藥 6.09% - Global Bio & Investment Monthly

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 環球生技月刊

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:佑全、博晟生醫、睿生光電、漢達、基亞、藥華藥

09/01 biotech stock roundup - Global Bio & Investment Monthly

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 環球生技月刊

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Capital increase of 4 million shares
  • NT$33 per share
  • 佑全 6.94%
  • 博晟生醫 3.36%
  • 睿生光電 2.93%
  • 漢達 6.57%
  • 基亞 6.27%
  • 藥華藥 6.09%

Companies mentioned:永昕、REGENERON、奧孟亞、景凱、佑全、博晟生醫、睿生光電、漢達、基亞、藥華藥

Original奧孟亞(7776)董事會決議現增400萬股、每股33元,認股基準日9/23-環球生技月刊

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 環球生技月刊

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:奧孟亞

Original圓祥生技(6945)發言人調整為欒君儀-環球生技月刊

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 環球生技月刊

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 6945 圓祥生技

Companies mentioned:圓祥生技

長佳智能 (6841): 長聯科技 authorizes its chairman to acquire NT$505 million in subordinated corporate bonds issued by 國泰人壽保險 - Global Bio & Investment Monthly

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 環球生技月刊

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:長佳智能、長聯科技、國泰人壽保險

可成 (2474) bought back 1,396 lots on 115/09/01 at an average price of NT$210.30 - 環球生技月刊

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 環球生技月刊

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Amounting to at least NT$三億元

Companies mentioned:可成、環球生技月刊

景凱 (6549) R&D chief 莊士億 resigns; 郭佩玉 appointed as successor - Global Bio & Investment Monthly

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 環球生技月刊

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:景凱、興櫃公司

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