AI News 180m Report

2026-09-27 12:00–15:00 JST

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One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 83 items from 3 sources; Japan, 28 items from 1 source.

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

Japan | PR TIMES (continued)(28)

<T-BOLAN>T-BOLAN finally brought its band activities to a close on Aug. 10, 2026. The 2 programs in the November lineup have been announced for WOWOW’s ongoing special series, which began with the broadcast and streaming of the band’s final live show at Nippon Budokan!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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  • T-BOLAN finally brought its band activities to a close on Aug. 10, 2026.
  • The Tokyo show from the final day of the nationwide tour, held in June 2019 after a gap of about 23 years, will be presented.
  • T-BOLAN reunited in 2012 after a gap of about 13 years.
  • The Shibuya Public Hall concert from the tour, held after a 19-year hiatus, will be broadcast and streamed.

Companies mentioned:T-BOLAN、WOWOW、Being, INC.

Taiwan | 鉅亨網(10)

Gasoline prices surge, driving a sharp rise in European electric vehicle sales; growth hits 52% in August

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

European sales of fully electric vehicles rose 52% year over year in August, marking their strongest growth in recent years. The main reason was soaring gasoline prices, which prompted consumers to switch to electric vehicles. Sales in Germany rose 75%, while sales in France doubled.

Companies mentioned:Stellantis

Foreign investors snap up U.S. stocks! Net purchases hit a 40-year high of $942 billion over 12 months, while demand for U.S. Treasuries cools

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

Net purchases of U.S. stocks by foreign investors reached a record $942 billion over the past 12 months. Meanwhile, demand for U.S. Treasury securities has weakened, and the shift in funds is reshaping global capital flows.

Companies mentioned:Sandisk、Western Digital、Intel、Samsung Electronics、SK Hynix

Another potential catalyst for a 台積電 price hike! “台積電 exposure” takes center stage as 00881 covers 4 major AI electronics sectors

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

台積電 is reportedly set to raise its wafer foundry prices by 3% to 6% in 2027, boosting interest in ETFs with high 台積電 exposure. Cathay Taiwan Technology Leaders ETF (00881) is in the spotlight because it holds nearly two-fifths of its portfolio in 台積電 and invests across the AI supply chain. Brokerages recommend using ETFs to diversify and capture opportunities as technology stocks rotate.

Companies mentioned:台積電、聯發科、台達電、鴻海、聯電、欣興、川湖、台光電、奇鋐、大立光

Chasing the first high rates after the hike|美元定存 rates at 合庫 and 一銀 reach up to 4.05%; a look at the latest offers from state-owned banks

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

After the U.S. Federal Reserve raised rates in September, 合作金庫 and 第一銀行 introduced promotional U.S. dollar time deposits with annual interest rates of up to 4.05%, though eligibility requirements differ. 兆豐銀行 is offering a lower rate. This article compares the preferential U.S. dollar time deposit plans offered by 3 state-owned banks.

Companies mentioned:合作金庫、第一銀行、兆豐銀行

雄獅 reaches 2 new milestones, bringing in new domestic tourism customers and expanding its premium themed travel portfolio

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

Lion Travel set up its own pavilion at the Tokyo travel fair and opened its first golf-focused store in Taiwan, expanding into domestic tourism and the premium market while strengthening its global footprint.

Trump rejects Iran's peace proposal! Iran's foreign minister says Tehran remains committed to a diplomatic solution and is awaiting Washington's official position

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi said that although U.S. President Trump rejected Iran's peace proposal, Iran remains committed to resolving the conflict through diplomacy and is waiting for mediators to formally convey Washington's position.

AI cooling demand accelerates development of 12-inch SiC, with single-crystal, polycrystalline and bonded technologies competing

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

Growing demand for AI and HPC is accelerating the move to 12-inch SiC substrates. Resonac, 住友金属鉱山, and 盛新 are beginning to compete in single-crystal, bonded, and polycrystalline technologies.

Companies mentioned:Resonac、住友金属鉱山、盛新、泰坦未来、Wolfspeed

First among the 4 major accounting firms! KPMG Taiwan to provide all staff with paid Copilot and AI Agent access from 10/1

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

KPMG Taiwan announced that all staff will begin using paid versions of Microsoft 365 Copilot and AI Agent from Oct. 1, making it the first professional services firm among the Big Four accounting firms to deploy an AI work platform on a large scale. It is also promoting talent development and a culture of digital innovation.

Companies mentioned:KPMG Global、Microsoft

鴻海 moves into embodied-intelligence robots as its subsidiary Foxconn teams up with 阿爾特 to establish 富特康

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

Foxconn, a subsidiary of Hon Hai, and Chinese automotive technology company iAT have formed a joint venture, 富特康, focused on embodied-intelligence robots, from research and development and pilot production to mass production services. The venture has already signed cooperation agreements with several companies. The move aims to combine the partners' resources in the electronics and automotive industries and provide a turnkey platform from concept to mass production, accelerating the commercialization of robotics.

〈Real Estate〉5 population magnets take shape across Taipei, New Taipei and Taoyuan; Tamsui and Linkou attract new residents with mature amenities

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

A shared commuting and living area spanning northern Taiwan, including Taipei, New Taipei, and Taoyuan, has taken shape. Taoyuan’s Dayuan District led population growth at 2.9%, while Tamsui and Linkou also grew by more than 1%, absorbing people moving from Taipei.

Companies mentioned:永慶房屋

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