AI News 180m Report｜2026-09-01 21:00–24:00 JST｜Page 2 of 2https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.htmlOne 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.en Far Eastern Group integrates across industries: Asia Cement teams up with subsidiaries to develop low-carbon smart building solutionshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2406983https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2406983Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:43:23 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網遠東集團整合亞泥、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。 友達 Group's smart service applications debut at semiconductor show, focusing on manufacturing efficiency and energy resiliencehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2406984https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2406984Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:42:04 +0900Taiwan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. Memory shortage proves difficult to resolve; Samsung locks in 70% of capacity through 2031https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2406985https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2406985Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:36:05 +0900Taiwan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. 〈Taishin Shin Kong earnings briefing〉Taishin Bank raises full-year NIM outlook; 林維俊 sees no threat to second-half economic momentumhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2406986https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2406986Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:32:36 +0900Taiwan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. At EU investment forum, 賴清德 says Taiwan hopes to sign double-taxation avoidance and investment protection agreements with the EUhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2406987https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2406987Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:31:50 +0900Taiwan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. AI profits soar, but bonus talks stall! More than eight-tenths of 美光 Taiwan union members back strike, putting chip supply chain on alerthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2406988https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2406988Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:30:04 +0900Taiwan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. 力麗's 郭紹儀 re-elected chair of the Taiwan Textile Federation, joining forces with industry to forge a new pathhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2406989https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2406989Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:24:18 +0900Taiwan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. 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”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2406990https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2406990Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:16:57 +0900Taiwan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 9/10https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2406991https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2406991Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:14:47 +0900Taiwan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. 佳必琪 sees brisk orders as CSP customers place long-term orders, with visibility extending through 2028https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2406992https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2406992Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:13:05 +0900Taiwan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. 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https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2406738https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2406738Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:01:37 +0900Taiwan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. Japan's 10-year government bond yield breaks 3%! Last pillar of global low interest rates fallshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2406739https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2406739Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:00:05 +0900Taiwan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. 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 postshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2406740https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2406740Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:52:19 +0900Taiwan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. Chinese cargo ships hiding espionage equipment? U.S. officials say 中遠海運 gathers military intelligence for Beijinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2406741https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2406741Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:30:03 +0900Taiwan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. Ørsted completes 920MW Greater Changhua Southwest Phase 2 and Northwest offshore wind farms, enters operations and maintenance phasehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2406742https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2406742Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:26:09 +0900Taiwan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. 長聖 advances 3 core businesses steadily; August revenue of NT$110 million marks a high for the yearhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2406743https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2406743Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:10:14 +0900Taiwan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. 〈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 gainshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2406744https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2406744Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:08:00 +0900Taiwan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. “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™” “Back to Hogwarts™” special event takes place today!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2407336https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2407336Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:41:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Enjoying your favorite fan art becomes a way to support your favorite creators. Fan art marketplace “OshiArt” officially launches todayhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2407337https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2407337Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:40:33 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2407245https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2407245Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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 Prefecturehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2407115https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2407115Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:41:12 +0900JapanPR TIMES “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 experiencehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2407110https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2407110Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Palworld Global Popularity Vote 2026 opens for voting today! Players around the world will vote from a lineup of more than 280 Pals!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2407109https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2407109Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [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)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2407108https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2407108Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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)!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2407107https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2407107Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES R-Edge forms capital and business alliance with CMC, jointly creating a new data platform business that transforms “information into intelligence” with AI and datahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2407100https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2407100Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:55:09 +0900JapanPR TIMES Motonosuke makes his stage debut in “Le Gai Mariage: A Delightful Wedding” Vol.5, a much-talked-about French productionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2407101https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2407101Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:49:13 +0900JapanPR TIMES Global direct lithium extraction (DLE) market forecast to grow to US$4.4 billion by 2034, with a projected CAGR of 13.5%https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2406974https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2406974Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:30:15 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Exhibitor announcement] KJ TECH, a global pioneer in biometric devices, to exhibit at Australia’s largest security exhibition, “Security Expo 2026”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2406926https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2406926Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:20:32 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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 availablehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2406927https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2406927Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:19:14 +0900JapanPR TIMES What an investigation of 17 cat and pet detective agencies revealed about the importance of fact-checking that can affect your cat’s lifehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2406928https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2406928Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:17:26 +0900JapanPR TIMES 株式会社IXMILE、「株式会社IXMILEホールディングス」へ社名変更https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2406929https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2406929Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:15:37 +0900JapanPR TIMES Global perovskite solar cell market forecast to surge to US$15.8 billion by 2034, with a projected CAGR of 40.9%https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2406865https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2406865Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:10:57 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Strategic M&A (business transfer)] 合同会社Riberté acquires 株式会社ユニレージ’s contract systems development businesshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2406866https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2406866Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:10:41 +0900JapanPR TIMES Akachan Honpo joins forces with early childhood education and childcare professionals to consider how to support child-rearinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2406867https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2406867Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2406868https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2406868Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:08:23 +0900JapanPR TIMES ［ あしプロダクション ］ 新キャラクター 『 あ し ～ ね ，』 爆誕 !!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2406872https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2406872Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Sold out in 3 days] A promise fulfilled after a year: SANMEI launches “深癒,” a Larimar bracelethttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2406871https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2406871Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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 yenhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2406870https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2406870Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [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!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2406869https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2406869Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Watch out for the continuing heat! We take an in-depth look at everyone's heatstroke prevention measures! [Survey of 1,000 people]https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2406798https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2406798Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:56:14 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2406799https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2406799Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:53:00 +0900JapanPR TIMESTakashi 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. 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 Monthlyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2406923https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2406923Tue, 01 Sep 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan環球生技月刊 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 Monthlyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2406922https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2406922Tue, 01 Sep 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan環球生技月刊 09/01 biotech stock roundup - Global Bio & Investment Monthlyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2406921https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2406921Tue, 01 Sep 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan環球生技月刊 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https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2406920https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2406920Tue, 01 Sep 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan環球生技月刊 圓祥生技(6945)發言人調整為欒君儀-環球生技月刊https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2406919https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2406919Tue, 01 Sep 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan環球生技月刊 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 Monthlyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2406918https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2406918Tue, 01 Sep 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan環球生技月刊 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https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2406917https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2406917Tue, 01 Sep 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan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 Monthlyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2406916https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260901-21/index-en-p2.html#n2406916Tue, 01 Sep 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan環球生技月刊