# AI News 180m Report｜2026-09-09 00:00–03:00 JST

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 33 items from 5 sources; Japan, 7 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## 井柏然楊洋都輸了！2026陸劇最強現偶男主TOP10冠軍是他：顏值氣場天花板、帥到網友全淪陷

- Published: 2026-09-09T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11162712
- anchor: #n2589870

The Top 10 “chosen leading men in modern idol dramas,” selected by Chinese internet users, were announced, with Zhang Linghe taking first place. Visual appeal, acting ability and character depth were the criteria.

## AI is driving more than computing power! Taiwan Mobile: Corporate demand for voice services, data and high bandwidth is rising in tandem, making the enterprise business a key growth engine

- Published: 2026-09-09T00:36:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11162936
- anchor: #n2589871
- Companies mentioned: 精誠資訊（6214）

Taiwan Mobile’s enterprise business grew by more than 20%, riding a wave of AI demand and leading overall revenue growth. Expanding demand for data communications driven by AI is also benefiting traditional telecom services.

## Taiwan Mobile Tech Day: Enterprise AI does more than answer questions! MyAgent creates digital employees, with end-to-end process efficiency expected to rise 30%

- Published: 2026-09-09T00:27:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11162935
- anchor: #n2589872
- Companies mentioned: 精誠資訊

Taiwan Mobile announced MyAgent, an AI agent for businesses. By integrating knowledge management and business processes, it improves end-to-end efficiency by 30%. The launch marks an important step in the evolution of enterprise AI.

## Young Lion Industrial Park welcomes its first foreign company! Shinkong, Jixian and JEDSY plan a three-party joint venture; Swiss medical drones may be developed and manufactured in Taiwan

- Published: 2026-09-09T00:22:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11162934
- anchor: #n2589873
- Companies mentioned: 新光合纖、極現科技、JEDSY、Delivery Glider AG、Shinkong InnovHUB、新光幼獅、蓋亞資本

Facts:
- Young Lion Industrial Park's first phase involves an investment of NT$5.6 billion
- A range of up to 120 kilometers
- Payload of about 3 to 5 kilograms
- Bringing the aircraft's total weight into the over-25-kilogram class
- Shinkong InnovHUB covers 11.4 hectares
- Shinkong secured 50-year surface rights
- About 850 meters from the highway
- About 5 to 10 minutes away by car
- About 20 to 25 minutes from Taoyuan International Airport
- Nearly 1,000 ping of central public space

## Kuo Chung-hsing, founder of Book Republic, dies; he lived by the motto, 'One editor is one publishing house'

- Published: 2026-09-09T00:05:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11162933
- anchor: #n2589874
- Companies mentioned: 讀書共和國出版集團

Kuo Chung-hsing, a veteran figure in Taiwan's publishing industry and founder of 讀書共和國出版集團, has died. He championed the idea that 'one editor is one publishing house,' fostering a diverse range of brands under the group and leaving a distinctive mark on Taiwan's publishing industry.

## KMT's election prospects look bleak? Shen Fu-hsiung urges the party to 'get 2 things right': failure to hold the line will make the opposition look useless

- Published: 2026-09-08T23:46:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11162927
- anchor: #n2589741

Former legislator Shen Fu-hsiung said the KMT's election prospects were bleak and urged it to improve the public image of its candidates and uphold constitutional principles before the 2028 election. Otherwise, the opposition will be seen as incompetent.

## Wu Tzu-chia sues Ko Wen-je and Huang Kuo-chang, hurting Hsu Hsin-ying instead? Jaw Shaw-kong laments, 'Why do this? Even winning the lawsuit is a loss'

- Published: 2026-09-08T23:28:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11162929
- anchor: #n2589742
- Companies mentioned: 美麗島電子報、台灣民眾黨、國民黨、中廣、風傳媒

竹北市長選舉藍白整合破局，吳子嘉提告柯文哲、黃國昌等9人散播不實言論，趙少康批評此舉對徐欣瑩選情無助，司法戰恐適得其反。

## Li Po-yi loses his temper after just 30 minutes and berates medical staff! Cheap mocks him for 'treating the ER like Uber Eats': Those who don't have to wait are all near death

- Published: 2026-09-08T23:24:52+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11162926
- anchor: #n2589743
- Companies mentioned: 国泰医院、風伝媒

KMT Taipei City Councilor Li Po-yi was upset after his daughter waited 30 minutes for medical care, and caused a scene with medical staff in the emergency department of Cathay General Hospital, recording and threatening them. He later apologized in tears amid public outrage. Influencer Cheap mocked him for treating the emergency department like a delivery service, highlighting the gap between an entitled mindset and the realities of medical care.

## 陳亭妃推「福利六都齊」：中央加碼、台南補齊打造0歲到老全齡照顧網

- Published: 2026-09-08T21:50:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11162931
- anchor: #n2589751

Democratic Progressive Party Tainan mayoral candidate Chen Ting-fei proposed an 'equal welfare across the 6 special municipalities' platform, advocating a care network for all ages, from 0 to old age, modeled on the other five special municipalities. She emphasized increased central government funding and local efforts to fill the gaps.

## Su Chiao-hui backs teachers with three major pledges: double Teachers' Day bonuses, compensation for holiday work and a tiered system for handling campus cases

- Published: 2026-09-08T21:42:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11162930
- anchor: #n2589752

New Taipei mayoral candidate Su Chiao-hui made three major education pledges, including raising Teachers' Day bonuses, budgeting for holiday overtime pay and establishing a tiered system for handling campus cases to strengthen support for teachers. The proposals highlight her focus on the practical needs of educators and have local policy implications.

## UK prime minister speaks with Xi Jinping, discusses development of a comprehensive strategic partnership

- Published: 2026-09-09T02:16:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609090004.aspx
- anchor: #n2594665
- Companies mentioned: 壹傳媒集團、英國鋼鐵公司、中國敬業集團、大曼徹斯特都會區、20國集團

Facts:
- A landslide flood struck Nepal's border region on August 26, leaving more than 30 British citizens missing

## Markets remain focused on Middle East situation; most European stocks close higher

- Published: 2026-09-09T01:50:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609090003.aspx
- anchor: #n2594544
- Companies mentioned: Mistral

French AI startup Mistral raised 3 billion euros, reaching a valuation of 21 billion euros and setting a record for Europe's tech industry. European stocks mostly closed higher amid the fundraising news and continued focus on the Middle East situation.

Facts:
- Raised 3 billion euros
- Valuation nearly doubled to 21 billion euros
- Dipped 10.47 points
- Or 0.10%
- Closed at 10811.66 points
- Rose 1.10 points
- Closed at 26007.63 points
- Rose 11.83 points
- Or 0.14%
- Closed at 8317.98 points

## China slips note questioning South China Sea arbitration during Philippine defense chief's speech; told to 'have some shame'

- Published: 2026-09-09T01:32:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609090002.aspx
- anchor: #n2590019
- Companies mentioned: フィリピン、中国、韓国、常設仲裁法院、聯合國海洋法公約、馬尼拉時報

Facts:
- The 2016 South China Sea arbitration ruling
- Ruling issued on July 12, 2016

## Taichung man runs over female nurse, turns back and runs over her again, killing her; detained

- Published: 2026-09-09T00:57:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609080346.aspx
- anchor: #n2589931
- Companies mentioned: 中央社

Facts:
- 1:10 a.m. on the 8th
- A 27-year-old man surnamed Lin

## 蘋果's launch event is coming up, with focus on foldable iPhone and Siri AI applications

- Published: 2026-09-09T00:30:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ait/202609080345.aspx
- anchor: #n2589807
- Companies mentioned: 蘋果、Apple、三星、Samsung、Google、谷歌、華為、OpenAI

Facts:
- Expected price of more than US$2,500
- About NT$79,000
- More than 1 billion active devices in use

## Kyodo: Bank of Japan may raise rates next week, lifting policy rate to 1.25%

- Published: 2026-09-09T00:24:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609080344.aspx
- anchor: #n2589806
- Companies mentioned: 日本央行、日本銀行（BOJ）

Facts:
- Raise it to 1.25%
- From the current level of around 1.0%
- The highest level in about 31 years
- Briefly broke above the 153 level
- Closed at 31.535

## Medical services helicopter crashes in Malaysia, killing all 5 aboard

- Published: 2026-09-09T00:18:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609080343.aspx
- anchor: #n2589805
- Companies mentioned: New Straits Times、航空事故調查局

Facts:
- All 5 people aboard were killed
- Occurred at about 3:40 p.m.

## Late-night hazardous-duty allowance: Cho Jung-tai says it will cover officers on late-night shifts and standby

- Published: 2026-09-08T23:52:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609080342.aspx
- anchor: #n2589680
- Companies mentioned: 行政院、內政部、警政署、台北市警察局

Facts:
- About 50,000 frontline police officers nationwide
- Eligible for a monthly allowance of NT$2,000
- A late-night hazardous-duty allowance of NT$100 per hour
- Police officers perform about 44,000 late-night duty shifts each day
- About 25,000 shifts outside police stations
- About 18,000 shifts inside police stations
- There were 99 police duty-related injuries and fatalities during late-night hours
- 85 incidents outside police stations
- 14 incidents inside police stations

## 2026-09-08 biotech stocks: (gainers) 華安 9.85%, 浩宇生醫 9.8%, 漢達 9.73%; (decliners) 沛爾生醫 star-創 9.99%, 安克 6.57%, 上亞科技 6.45% - Global Bio & Investment

- Published: 2026-09-08T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 環球生技月刊
- Original: https://news.gbimonthly.com/tw/invest/show.php?num=90042&kind=20
- anchor: #n2589977
- Companies mentioned: 華安、浩宇生醫、漢達、沛爾生醫、安克、上亞科技

## 2026-09-08 institutional activity: (net purchases) 漢達 1,058 lots, 藥華藥 950 lots, 合一 744 lots; (net sales) 康霈 star 1,660 lots, 北極星藥業-KY 751 lots, 晟德 540 lots - Global Bio & Investment

- Published: 2026-09-08T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 環球生技月刊
- Original: https://news.gbimonthly.com/tw/invest/show.php?num=90043&kind=20
- anchor: #n2589976
- Companies mentioned: 漢達、藥華藥、合一、康霈、北極星藥業、晟德、高端疫苗

## 09/08 Biotech Stock Watch - Global Bio & Investment

- Published: 2026-09-08T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 環球生技月刊
- Original: https://news.gbimonthly.com/tw/invest/show.php?num=90047&kind=20
- anchor: #n2589975
- Companies mentioned: 国邑、华安、浩宇生物、汉达、沛尔生物、安克、上亚科技、药华药、合一、康霈

Facts:
- 華安9.85%
- 浩宇生醫9.8%
- 漢達9.73%
- 沛爾生醫*-創9.99%
- 安克 6.57%
- 上亞科技6.45%
- 漢達1058張
- 藥華藥950張
- 合一 744 lots

## 麗彤 (6539) leases right-of-use assets from 君綺生醫 for NT$1.39 million (valuation corrected) - 環球生技月刊

- Published: 2026-09-08T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 環球生技月刊
- Original: https://news.gbimonthly.com/tw/invest/show.php?num=90044&kind=21
- anchor: #n2589973
- Companies mentioned: 麗彤、君綺生醫

## 可成 (2474) repurchases 2,374 lots on 115/09/08 at an average price of NT$204.63 - 環球生技月刊

- Published: 2026-09-08T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 環球生技月刊
- Original: https://news.gbimonthly.com/tw/invest/show.php?num=90045&kind=21
- anchor: #n2589972
- Companies mentioned: 可成、環球生技月刊

Facts:
- Amounting to at least NT$三億元

## 豪展 (4735) acquires 36 lots of 山太士 from 115/3/31 to 115/9/8, for approximately NT$83.42 million - 環球生技月刊

- Published: 2026-09-08T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 環球生技月刊
- Original: https://news.gbimonthly.com/tw/invest/show.php?num=90046&kind=21
- anchor: #n2589971
- Companies mentioned: 豪展、山太士

## 國邑*(6875)吸入新藥L606用於PH-ILD全球三期樞紐臨床設計於ERS 2026年會發表，展示實驗設計及目前進展-環球生技月刊

- Published: 2026-09-08T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 環球生技月刊
- Original: https://news.gbimonthly.com/tw/invest/show.php?num=90049&kind=21
- anchor: #n2589970
- Companies mentioned: 國邑*

Facts:
- Presentation at the 2026 European Respiratory Society Annual Congress (ERS2026)

## 國邑*(6875)吸入新藥L606用於PH-ILD全球三期樞紐臨床設計於ERS 2026年會發表，展示實驗設計及目前進展-環球生技月刊

- Published: 2026-09-08T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 環球生技月刊
- Original: https://news.gbimonthly.com/tw/invest/show.php?num=90049&range=news
- anchor: #n2589964
- Companies mentioned: 國邑*

Facts:
- Presentation at the 2026 European Respiratory Society Annual Congress (ERS2026)

## Sept. 8, 2026

- Published: 2026-09-09T01:14:36+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000182004.html
- anchor: #n2589930
- Companies mentioned: OpenSUSI、カリフォルニア大学サンディエゴ校、UCサンディエゴ、RISE-A、AIST Solutions

Facts:
- Sept. 8, 2026
- September 8, 2026, at 16:00

## The dog and cat gut microbiome test “byOm (Biome)” launches a plan for veterinary clinics. Customization of test items is available.

- Published: 2026-09-09T00:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000038134.html
- anchor: #n2589868
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Forema、山口大学

Facts:
- The general-use price is 19,800 yen (tax included).
- Reports covering 50 or more items (the most in the industry)
- Available starting September 10, 2026.

## A new “Advanced Acrobatics Skills Intensive Class” has been established in Kuwana City, aiming to teach advanced skills beyond backflips.

- Published: 2026-09-09T00:48:52+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000140698.html
- anchor: #n2589869
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人MIRAIE、MIRAIE体操クラブ

Facts:
- Fee: 5,500 yen (as of September 2026)

## Birthday art of Rin Itoshi from the TV anime 『ブルーロック』 is here!

- Published: 2026-09-09T00:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000049.000041735.html
- anchor: #n2589804
- Companies mentioned: ART MERCH JAPAN、株式会社FANITEM、ブルーロック

Facts:
- Price: 4,950 yen, tax included
- Release date: September 9, 2025 (Wednesday), 00:00

## “I am the protagonist of my own life.” KANAKA’s 2nd single, “26 Summer,” which deeply resonates with people of the same generation, will be released digitally on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.

- Published: 2026-09-09T00:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001792.000011969.html
- anchor: #n2589803
- Companies mentioned: KANAKA、STELLA CREATIVE INC.

Facts:
- More than 1,500 messages of empathy poured in within just a few hours.

## Harada’s latest work and first serialization in a seinen manga magazine, “あくえん,” begins serialization on ヤングアニマルZERO and ヤングアニマルWeb on Wednesday, September 9.

- Published: 2026-09-09T00:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002451.000046848.html
- anchor: #n2589802
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社白泉社、ヤングアニマルZERO、ヤングアニマルWeb

Facts:
- List price: 850 yen (including tax)
- A giveaway in which 15 people can win an acrylic keychain featuring the first chapter’s title-page illustration

## A new series from original creator 士郎正宗 and manga artist 東直輝, “GLITCH WITCH〈グリッチ ウィッチ〉,” begins serialization on ヤンマガWeb on Wednesday, September 9!!

- Published: 2026-09-09T00:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000008903.000001719.html
- anchor: #n2589801
- Companies mentioned: 講談社、FBI、ヤンマガWeb

Facts:
- Serialization began in 1989.
- 1995
- April 10, 2029

## 格芯 secures $375 million in U.S. Commerce Department R&D grants, partners with Rigetti and Quantinuum to build a U.S. quantum chip manufacturing hub

- Published: 2026-09-09T02:00:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6601192
- anchor: #n2594546
- Companies mentioned: 格芯、Rigetti Computing、D-Wave Quantum、Quantinuum、IBM

The U.S. Department of Commerce approved a $375 million research grant for 格芯 to strengthen the domestic manufacturing base for quantum technology. The United States is accelerating its lead in quantum computing, with Rigetti and Quantinuum also among the companies involved.

## Accused of printing money by another name to bail out the bond market! Bessent: Expanding U.S. Treasury buybacks is just a way to cool things down, not QE

- Published: 2026-09-09T02:00:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6601216
- anchor: #n2594545
- Companies mentioned: Federal Reserve (Fed)、Breitbart News

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent said the old-debt buyback plan “is not QE.” He described it as a measure to curb market overheating and aims to stabilize the U.S. Treasury market.

## 汎瑋 sets new records for August and the first 8 months’ revenue, benefiting from expanded electronic materials applications and strong AI demand

- Published: 2026-09-09T01:04:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6601133
- anchor: #n2589808

Electronic functional materials maker 汎瑋材料 recorded historic highs in sales in August and for the first eight months, driven by growing demand from AI servers and industrial computers. The results also reflect its strategy to respond to changes in global supply chains.

## AstraZeneca’s new COPD drug scores a win! Peak annual sales forecast to exceed $5 billion

- Published: 2026-09-09T01:00:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6600847
- anchor: #n2589809
- Companies mentioned: 再生元製薬、サノフィ、グラクソ・スミスクライン、ロシュ

AstraZeneca’s COPD drug tozorakimab cut acute exacerbations by about 30% in a late-stage trial, raising expectations for annual sales of more than $5 billion. It is drawing attention as the first biologic to show efficacy especially in patients with low eosinophil levels.

## Robinhood taps another hot opportunity! Takes a stake in Crypto.com to enter prediction markets

- Published: 2026-09-09T00:30:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6601134
- anchor: #n2589810
- Companies mentioned: Robinhood Markets、Crypto.com、OG.com、Citadel Securities、Kalshi、Susquehanna International Group、Trump Media Technology Group

Robinhood partnered with Crypto.com to expand its prediction-market business. It acquired a stake in OG.com and added event contracts to its platform, broadening its services for retail investors.

## Verizon pours in billions of dollars! Corning emerges as a major AI fiber winner, with shares surging more than 8% intraday

- Published: 2026-09-09T00:06:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6601195
- anchor: #n2589811
- Companies mentioned: Verizon、Amazon、NVIDIA、Meta Platforms、Ciena、Coherent、Lumentum

U.S. telecom giant Verizon signed a long-term, multibillion-dollar fiber-optic supply agreement with Konica Minolta. Deployment of more than 80 million miles of fiber is advancing AI infrastructure, and Konica Minolta’s shares rose more than 8% intraday.

## Health Calendar | A dog is the only being in our lives that loves you more than itself (Josh Billings) - Heho健康

- Published: 2026-09-09T01:01:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | Heho健康
- Original: https://heho.com.tw/archives/386620
- anchor: #n2589985
- Companies mentioned: Heho健康

Facts:
- Sept. 9