AI News 180m Report｜2026-09-04 00:00–03:00 JSThttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 33 items from 5 sources; Japan, 14 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en SEMICON Taiwan 2026》GAA pushes material demand to 1.4 times! Merck: demand could reach 1.8 times with next-generation architectures, while AI can cut screening time by up to halfhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2473839https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2473839Fri, 04 Sep 2026 01:32:38 +0900Taiwan風傳媒As AI chips become more widespread, demand for semiconductor materials is surging. Merck says the shift to GAA structures will increase materials demand by 1.4 times, rising to 1.8 times for more complex structures. It is also using AI to make materials development more efficient. SEMICON Taiwan 2026》Merck shifts semiconductor talent east to Asia! Thin Films chief to be based in Taiwan next month; 賀天銘: Taiwan R&D investment will only increasehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2473840https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2473840Fri, 04 Sep 2026 01:30:41 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Germany’s Merck is moving decision-making authority for its semiconductor materials business to Asia. Han Bing, head of its thin-film division, will relocate to Taiwan next month to strengthen technology development and customer collaboration. SEMICON Taiwan 2026》SEMI joins forces with Silicon Catalyst! Connecting more than 4,000 members and supporting more than 150 semiconductor startupshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2473841https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2473841Fri, 04 Sep 2026 01:01:22 +0900Taiwan風傳媒SEMI and Silicon Catalyst announced a global strategic partnership to strengthen support for semiconductor startups. Starting in Taiwan, they aim to build an ecosystem leveraging a member network of more than 4,000 companies. Bai Lu and 丞磊’s 《莫離》 loses! The champion of the 2026 summer season’s top 10 mainland Chinese dramas is revealed: more than 1.7 billion views, surpassing 《百花殺》, with rave reviews making it addictive from the first episodehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2469121https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2469121Fri, 04 Sep 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The broadcast-volume ranking for summer 2026 dramas was released, with 《九門》, starring Chen Weiting, topping the list with 1.723 billion views. 《莫離》, starring Bai Lu and Cheng Lei, ranked second with 908 million views, while 《南部檔案》, starring Zhang Xincheng and Ding Yuxi, placed third with 852 million views. The analysis examines the factors behind each drama’s popularity and audience reactions. SEMICON Taiwan 2026》The shift from optical to copper will happen gradually! Topco Scientific’s CPO microlens wafer capacity could reach 10,000 wafers per monthhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2469122https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2469122Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:46:33 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Topco Scientific is partnering with Japan’s SCIVAX to prepare for mass production of co-packaged optics (CPO) microlenses, with monthly capacity reaching 10,000 wafers, to meet AI data centers’ demand for high-performance optical interconnects. The move highlights Taiwanese companies’ push into advanced packaging and optical components. SEMICON Taiwan 2026》AI orders are so strong that supply can’t keep up! Topco Scientific: Business will improve quarter by quarter, with momentum continuing next year and the year afterhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2469123https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2469123Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:45:38 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Topco Scientific Chairman 曾海華 said at SEMICON Taiwan 2026 that strong AI demand has pushed orders beyond supply capacity. He expects business to improve quarter by quarter and is optimistic about prospects for 2027–2028. Did 蔣萬安’s son call his parents for supplies during the “Scout entrance exam”? Taipei Scout Association reveals the truth: the test is the toughest in Taiwanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2468992https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2468992Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:49:11 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The son of Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an has drawn attention after receiving supplies from his parents during a Scout advancement exam. The Taipei City Scouts Council said it provided the same support to everyone, stressing the rigor and fairness of the exam. Does holding a Taiwan Compatriot Permit make someone a “Chinese citizen” and lead to the loss of Taiwanese status? 1千萬 Taiwanese permit holders are alarmed! 梁文傑 responds in personhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2468993https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2468993Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:36:43 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The possibility that holders of Taiwan Compatriot Permits could be considered Chinese citizens has raised concerns over cross-strait identity recognition. Mainland Affairs Council Deputy Minister Liang Wen-chieh addressed the issue, stressing that there is currently no impact on their Taiwanese identity. TISA anniversary》Media ask how the public can be urged to invest when fund performance is unimpressive; Financial Supervisory Commission: risk must also be consideredhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2468994https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2468994Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:34:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Financial Supervisory Commission announced the results of the TISA program’s first year. It had more than 240,000 accounts and subscriptions exceeding 7.6 billion yen. In response to media criticism of its “poor performance,” it said it prioritizes risk management. Does a high ETF payout mean big profits? Experts reveal the key to recovering after ex-dividend dates; many active ETFs have bought ithttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2468995https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2468995Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:18:35 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan’s actively managed ETF “00406A” gained popularity for its high dividend yield but moved into unrealized losses after going ex-dividend. Experts warned that “high dividends do not equal profits,” and said the performance of its holdings is key to recovering the dividend drop. 卓榮泰 to visit the Taichung power plant tomorrow; 盧秀燕 makes 2 demands: When will coal-fired units be dismantled? How much more can coal use be cut?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2468996https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2468996Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:14:24 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Before Premier 卓榮泰’s inspection of the Taichung power plant, Taichung Mayor 盧秀燕 publicly urged the central government to honor its “add gas, remove coal” pledge by clearly announcing a timetable for dismantling coal-fired units and how much coal use can be reduced, highlighting the gap between local and central governments over the energy transition. Could new mainland China exit-entry rules taking effect in September leave travelers unable to return? 梁文傑: The Chinese Communist Party could question people over any lawful conduct; Taiwanese travelers to mainland China do face riskshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2468997https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2468997Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:07:46 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Mainland China will implement new immigration control rules on September 15. Mainland Affairs Council Deputy Minister Liang Wen-chieh warned that risks for Taiwanese travelers will rise and that even lawful conduct in Taiwan could become subject to questioning. Why is 陳世凱 focused on motorcyclists? The Transportation Ministry promotes motorcycle inspections as 時力 identifies startling figures in fatal crashes nationwidehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2468998https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2468998Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:07:07 +0900Taiwan風傳媒As the Ministry of Transportation and Communications promotes a free motorcycle inspection campaign, the New Power Party has questioned the policy’s direction, saying it does not address the causes of accidents. It called for a review of road design and road rights. Who sprinkled autumn’s sugar dust across Taipei’s “Heavenly Road”? The bald cypress trees on Xinsheng South Road turned white overnight, so beautiful that visitors hate to leavehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2468999https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2468999Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:03:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The white cheesewood trees on Taipei’s Xinsheng South Road are in full bloom in autumn, drawing attention to the street as “Heaven’s Road.” The parks and green spaces management department introduced their ecological and cultural background. War erupts again in the Middle East! Brent crude surges past $97; could international oil prices return to $100?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2469000https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2469000Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:00:45 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Iran’s attacks on U.S.-linked facilities in the Middle East heightened geopolitical tensions, pushing Brent crude above $97. Uncertainty is spreading through energy markets. Controversy over the top-ranked 194 million in media publicity spending! National Police Agency says it is not image-building; all funds go to frontline anti-fraud and anti-drug effortshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2469002https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2469002Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:36:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan’s National Police Agency budgeted 194 million yuan for media publicity, the most among government agencies, drawing attention in the Legislative Yuan. The agency said all the funds would go to frontline anti-fraud and anti-drug efforts, not image-building, and stressed that the spending responds to practical crime-prevention needs. The budget concerns the public’s lives and property and has significant public interest. 30 bottleneck roads still need fixing! 梁育慈 unveils a “key arteries of transportation” platform, pledging to connect all the dead-end roads in Pingtung City upon taking officehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2469006https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2469006Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Pingtung mayoral candidate Liang Yu-ci pledged to resolve more than 30 unconnected bottleneck roads in the city. She promised to establish a task force and respond immediately to improve urban transport and development. 蘇巧慧 pushes for a second national sports center in Xinzhuang, joins 李洋 to propose “sweat dividends” and build a more active New Taipeihttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2469010https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2469010Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:02:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒New Taipei mayoral candidate Su Chiao-hui is pushing for construction of the Xinzhuang Second National Sports Center and has proposed a “Sweat Dividend” policy. It would encourage residents to exercise by offering incentives such as credits toward transportation and consumer spending. The aim is to improve sports facilities and promote exercise for all. The “Fengshan Captain” is on the move! 李雅靜 registers to run for 五 consecutive terms as women borough chiefs rally behind her pledge to “defend public safety and protect education”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2469011https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2469011Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Kaohsiung City Councilor 李雅靜 registered to run for a 第五 term as a councilor. Embracing the image of the “Fengshan Captain,” she emphasized public safety and education and won the support of several women borough chiefs, demonstrating grassroots momentum. KONAMI announces Rhapsody in Scarlet, an all-new action game!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2469184https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2469184Fri, 04 Sep 2026 01:01:38 +0900JapanPR TIMES AR smart binoculars “ENVISION” open for preorders in Japan — guaranteed delivery before Christmashttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2469229https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2469229Fri, 04 Sep 2026 01:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESUNISTELLAR opened preorders in Japan for ENVISION, the world’s first AR smart binoculars, on September 4, 2026. Available in limited quantities with guaranteed delivery before Christmas. The new deck-building roguelike card game PROJECT ZIRCON opens for Steam® wishlisting today! A campaign offering a chance to win a T-shirt by wishlisting and reposting also begins!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2469153https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2469153Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:50:32 +0900JapanPR TIMES The world is falling apart in the name of justice. Rev. NOiR set for release in 2027; 2 new trailers showcase the story of young people carrying a mission and a variety of battle sceneshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2469154https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2469154Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:48:22 +0900JapanPR TIMES Latest news announced on KONAMI’s official information program, “KONAMI PRESS START”!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2469058https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2469058Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:44:39 +0900JapanPR TIMES Final Fantasy VII Revelation set for release on April 8, 2027! The series trilogy finally reaches its conclusionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2469059https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2469059Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:30:44 +0900JapanPR TIMES Cygames launches new game brand CygamesEdge, announces first title 崩落の国 and sets its release for November 5, 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2469060https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2469060Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:17:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Not a certification for people who can use AI, but one that demonstrates the ability to implement AI and achieve results; evaluation criteria for the Level 1 exam releasedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2469057https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2469057Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:15:29 +0900JapanPR TIMES German producer Shuko will release new single “Anthracity” with rising singer Laureen Mobo on September 4, 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2469155https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2469155Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Give your room a makeover in your own colors. New release: Free Coat Matte Selection, a water-based all-purpose paint designed for interiors, available in a 144-color palette!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2469056https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2469056Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES キールズ’ 3-day takeover turning Shibuya into a “3D dewy glow” begins today! An immersive pop-up where visitors can “dive into” the new “3D dewy glow serum’s” bouncy texture opens on September 4https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2469055https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2469055Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES MSI releases MAESTRO 500 WIRELESS IVORY wireless headset with support for 2 noise-canceling technologieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2469054https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2469054Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES TVアニメ「らんま1/2」第3期 “らんま愛”あふれる霜降り明星・せいやさんが宣伝アンバサダーに就任！ アニメ本編にゲスト出演決定！ せいやさんからはコメントも到着！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2469053https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2469053Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Amateur big band ZAMAビッグバンドジャズオーケストラ, celebrating 29 years and walking alongside the local community, to hold its 27th annual concert; tickets on sale now!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2469052https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2469052Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Not playing along with the U.S.’s sky-high demands! Carney: We won’t sacrifice the auto, steel or aluminum industries; talks can begin when the U.S. is readyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2473779https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2473779Fri, 04 Sep 2026 02:00:05 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Canadian Prime Minister Carney declared his resistance to high-pressure trade demands from the United States, making clear that protecting the auto, steel and aluminum industries is his top priority. Fearing borrowing will get more expensive, U.S. companies rush to issue bonds; September volume could reach $250 billionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2469061https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2469061Fri, 04 Sep 2026 01:00:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網U.S. investment-grade companies are accelerating fundraising ahead of rising interest rates, with corporate bond issuance expected to reach $250 billion in September. AI investment in the tech industry is the main driver. AI faces a knockoff crisis too! Anthropic names Chinese firms including 月之暗面 and DeepSeek, accusing them of “learning from” Claudehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2469062https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2469062Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:30:05 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網U.S. AI company Anthropic said Chinese AI companies are using illicit methods to distill its Claude models and develop competing products. The theft of technology has become a national-level risk. Trouble for the Fed! U.S. services sector expands faster in August as price gauge hits a 4-year highhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2469063https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2469063Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:06:31 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The U.S. services sector accelerated its expansion in August, with the nonmanufacturing index at 55.4, its highest level since February. Meanwhile, input costs reached a 4-year high, presenting the Federal Reserve with the policy challenge of balancing inflation against a weak labor market. U.S. initial jobless claims edged up to 206,000 last week; labor market shows no clear deteriorationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2468932https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2468932Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:30:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Initial U.S. jobless claims last week edged up to 206,000 but remained low. The labor market continues to see “low hiring and low firing,” suggesting the economy is weakening. India reportedly plans to remove and replace Chinese telecom equipment; bill could reach $3 billionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2468933https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2468933Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:16:00 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The Indian government is considering removing and replacing Chinese-made equipment from telecommunications networks on national security grounds. Major telecom operators would be affected, with costs estimated at up to $3 billion. 佳世達 (2352) 115年8月 consolidated revenue was 18.813 billion yuan, up 11.82% year over year - 環球生技月刊https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2469222https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2469222Thu, 03 Sep 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan環球生技月刊 安盛生 (6734) approved the cancellation of its 115年 cash capital increase plan - 環球生技月刊https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2469221https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2469221Thu, 03 Sep 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan環球生技月刊 美時 (1795) completed registration of the capital reduction change for restricted employee shares that were canceled and repurchased - 環球生技月刊https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2469220https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2469220Thu, 03 Sep 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan環球生技月刊 國邑* (6875) to present the design of a global Phase 3 pivotal clinical trial of inhaled new drug L606 for PH-ILD treatment at the ERS 2026 annual meeting - 環球生技月刊https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2469219https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2469219Thu, 03 Sep 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan環球生技月刊 AI boom widens U.S. trade deficit in July; deficit with Taiwan hits record highhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2473899https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2473899Fri, 04 Sep 2026 02:16:46 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA European shares close higher as falling government bond yields provide a boosthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2469270https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2469270Fri, 04 Sep 2026 01:45:43 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 五熊, who damaged a Japanese national treasure, have been released and apologized in a post to both Taiwan and Japanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2469185https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2469185Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:59:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Health Calendar | No one says a flower has to grow into a sunflower or a rose - Heho健康https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2469235https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260904-00/index-en.html#n2469235Fri, 04 Sep 2026 01:04:00 +0900TaiwanHeho健康