AI News 180m Report

2026-10-20 03:00–06:00 JST

142 received, 130 listed, 10 sources ・ Page 2 of 2

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 76 items from 4 sources; Taiwan, 54 items from 6 sources.

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

Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站 (continued)(41)

裕山 (7715): Subsidiary 燁民實業股份有限公司 announces resolution to lift restrictions on competition by newly appointed directors of its 6th board

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站

裕山 (7715) announced that a shareholders' meeting of its subsidiary 燁民實業股份有限公司 resolved to lift restrictions on competition by newly appointed directors of its 6th board, allowing them to engage in activities within the same or similar business scope as 燁民實業.

Facts

  • 115/10/19

Companies mentioned:裕山、燁民實業股份有限公司、裕山環境工程股份有限公司、典唐資材股份有限公司

裕山 (7715): Subsidiary 燁民實業股份有限公司 announces elected directors and supervisors

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站

裕山 (7715), on behalf of its subsidiary 燁民實業股份有限公司, announced the elected directors and supervisors. The new directors are 張育祺, representative of 裕山環境工程股份有限公司, 伍俊彥, 王昱勝, and individual members 黃御銘 and 黃沐域. The supervisor is 林靜怡, representative of 宸妤投資有限公司.

Facts

  • 2,886,000 shares
  • 770,500 shares
  • 0 shares

Companies mentioned:裕山、燁民實業股份有限公司、裕山環境工程股份有限公司、綠暉環保有限公司、典唐資材股份有限公司、宸妤投資有限公司

裕山 (7715): Subsidiary 燁民實業股份有限公司 announces appointment of general manager

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站

裕山 (7715), on behalf of its subsidiary 燁民實業股份有限公司, announced that the board resolved to appoint 黃健彰 as general manager effective 115/10/19.

Facts

  • 115/10/19

Companies mentioned:裕山、燁民實業股份有限公司、裕山環境工程股份有限公司

騰雲 (6870): Announces key resolutions of the company's 1st extraordinary shareholders' meeting of 115

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站

騰雲 (6870) announced key resolutions of its 1st extraordinary shareholders' meeting of 115, which approved amendments to certain provisions of the company's articles of incorporation.

Facts

  • 115/10/19

Companies mentioned:騰雲

裕山 (7715): Subsidiary 燁民實業股份有限公司 announces change of chairperson

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站

裕山 (7715), on behalf of its subsidiary 燁民實業股份有限公司, announced that 蘇琦莉 has been removed as chairperson and 張育祺 has been appointed as the new chairperson, effective 115/10/19.

Facts

  • 115/10/19

Companies mentioned:裕山、燁民實業股份有限公司、裕山環境工程股份有限公司

三圓(4416): Announcement of the Company's Notes Due This Week, Loans to Be Repaid, Interest and Related Information

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站

三圓建設 announced information on bills due this week, loan principal and interest repayments, and other matters. The projected ending balance is positive, with no funding shortfall.

Facts

  • Loan principal and interest repayments due this week: NT$8,560,221
  • Credit facilities obtained: $9,399,008,514
  • Used credit facilities: $9,316,808,514
  • Unused credit facilities: $82,200,000
  • Opening balance on 115/10/19: $71,271
  • Estimated cash inflows over the next 3 months: $1,350,430,046
  • Estimated cash outflows over the next 3 months: $1,337,467,991
  • Ending balance: $13,033,326

Companies mentioned:三圓(4416)、三圓建設股份有限公司

特力屋 (7867): Announces the underwriting price for new shares issued in a cash capital increase ahead of the company's initial listing

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站

特力屋 announced that the underwriting price for new shares issued in a cash capital increase ahead of its initial listing is NT$44.06 per share, with 10,200,000 shares to be issued.

Facts

  • 10,200,000 common shares.
  • Par value of NT$10 per share
  • The minimum underwriting price is NT$38.43 per share
  • The weighted average price is NT$44.06
  • Below 1.25 times the minimum underwriting price

Companies mentioned:特力屋股份有限公司、臺灣證券交易所股份有限公司

原創生醫 (6483): Announces board resolution to issue new shares through a cash capital increase in 115

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站

原創生醫 (6483) announced that its board resolved to conduct a cash capital increase in 115, with up to 20,000,000 shares to be issued. The par value is NT$10 per share, for a total of NT$200 million. The proceeds will be used to strengthen working capital.

Facts

  • Maximum planned issuance: 20,000,000 shares
  • Par value per share: NT$10
  • NT$200,000,000 at par value
  • Provisional price: NT$10 to NT$30 per share
  • Reserve 10% of the new shares issued in the capital increase for subscription by company employees

Companies mentioned:原創生醫

律勝 (3354): Announces changes to spokesperson, finance and accounting heads (correction)

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站

律勝 (3354) announced changes to its spokesperson and finance and accounting heads. 莊朝欽 resigned, and 黃莉恩 will take over as spokesperson; 張裕宏's role has been adjusted, and 陳慧汝 will serve as acting head of finance and accounting. The changes take effect on 115/10/09.

Facts

  • Date of change: 115/10/08
  • Effective date: 115/10/09

Companies mentioned:律勝

Taiwan | 中央社 CNA(5)

Trump says he is willing to hold a 3-way summit with Xi Jinping and Putin, possibly focused on denuclearization

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Trump said he was willing to take part in 3-way talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Putin, which could focus on denuclearization. The Kremlin said Putin, Trump and Xi Jinping may hold 3-way talks on the sidelines of the APEC summit in Shenzhen, China, next month.

Facts

  • 3-way talks
  • Original(中央社華盛頓19日綜合外電報導)
  • Possibly in Shenzhen, China, next month
  • The phone call that day also led to a U.S.-Russia diesel deal

Companies mentioned:中央社、路透社、法新社、彭博、華爾街日報、WSJ

Russian airstrike hits park in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, killing 6, including 3 children

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

A Russian drone strike hit a park in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, killing 6 people, including 3 children, and injuring more than 10 others.

Facts

  • 3 children
  • More than 10 people injured

Companies mentioned:中央社、路透社

Germany announces partnership with 輝達 to accelerate industrial AI applications

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The German government announced that it had signed a cooperation agreement with 輝達 (NVIDIA) to accelerate the development of AI applications in industry and build a leading industrial AI ecosystem. The two sides held talks during the Berlin Investment Summit. German Chancellor Merz urged companies to share production-line data to help develop AI, and said Germany aims to take the lead in advanced AI applications for industrial manufacturing.

Facts

  • The scale could reach hundreds of millions of dollars
  • Original(中央社柏林19日綜合外電報導)
  • (Compiled by Lu Ying-tzu) 1151020

Companies mentioned:輝達、NVIDIA、中央社、法新社、商務日報、Handelsblatt

Fire at Canadian military base kills 4, injures dozens; prime minister says cause remains unknown

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

A fire broke out on the 17th at the Wainwright military base in Alberta, Canada, killing at least 4 soldiers and injuring dozens. Prime Minister Carney said the cause of the fire is unknown. A total of 39 people remain hospitalized, including 19 in critical condition.

Facts

  • At least 4 soldiers killed
  • Dozens of people injured
  • A total of 50 investigators
  • 39 people remain hospitalized
  • 19 of them are in critical condition

Companies mentioned:中央社、路透社、加拿大皇家騎警

U.S. sanctions companies linked to former Chinese Google engineer accused of stealing trade secrets

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Original美國國務院宣布制裁與中國籍前Google工程師丁林葳相關的5個實體,指控其涉及竊取商業秘密。被制裁實體包括上海至算科技有限公司及奇績創壇相關公司。

Facts

  • 5 entities
  • Before January 19, 2027
  • 4 sanctioned Chinese entities
  • General License No. 2
  • General License No. 1

Companies mentioned:中央社、Google、彭博、Bloomberg News、美國國務院、司法部、聯邦調查局、FBI、上海至算科技有限公司、Shanghai Zhisuan Technology Co Ltd、奇績創壇、MiraclePlus、美國財政部

Taiwan | 鉅亨網(5)

Supply-demand gap widens! Research firm: Spot prices for fiber optics expected to surge at an accelerating pace this year; data center shortages may persist through 2028

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

A new study by TrendForce says that rising demand from AI data centers and high-capacity backbone networks will push the global supply-demand gap for optical fiber to 180 million core-kilometers in 2026. Spot prices are expected to rise by 2.8 to more than 5 times year-on-year, prompting telecom companies to turn to long-term contracts to secure supply.

Facts

  • The global supply-demand gap for optical fiber is projected to reach 180 million core-kilometers in 2026
  • Tight supply is driving finished-product spot prices up by 2.8 to more than 5 times year-on-year
  • Global optical fiber capacity utilization is expected to rise to 92% in 2026
  • Inventory has fallen from 4 months in 2024 to just 1 month
  • Global optical fiber demand in 2026 is estimated at 577 million core-kilometers
  • Data center construction accounts for about 18% to 20%; the share is expected to rise to 30% to 35% in 2027
  • Verizon has signed a multi-year supply agreement with 康寧 to secure more than 129 million core-kilometers of high-density optical fiber between 2027 and 2032
  • Optical fiber preform capacity expansion takes about 18 to 24 months to build

Companies mentioned:TrendForce、Verizon、康寧

Is the AI boom cooling? Hedge funds rush to cut tech stocks, with semiconductor shares hit hardest

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

Original高盛數據指出避險基金以十年來最快速度削減科技股部位,半導體股受創最深。雖淨槓桿降至一年低點顯示審慎,但科技股持倉比例仍處歷史高位。

Facts

  • Original避險基金在截至10月15日的五個交易日內,削減科技股部位的比例創下高盛自2016年開始統計以來最大紀錄。
  • Original高盛主經紀商業務部門數據顯示,避險基金近期以至少十年來最快速度削減科技股部位。
  • The Nasdaq 100 fell 5.5% last week, its worst weekly performance since April 2025.
  • Hedge funds’ net selling of global equities has reached 2 standard deviations, indicating notably elevated selling pressure.
  • Net allocations to technology stocks still account for 23.5% of the portfolios tracked by 高盛’s global prime brokerage business.
  • Net leverage, which measures how much long positions exceed short positions, has fallen to 48.6%, a 1-year low.
  • By dollar value, semiconductor stocks have been hit hardest.

Companies mentioned:高盛、GS-US

Is there a hidden bill behind AI’s cash burn? S&P warns tech giants’ debt may exceed known levels

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

S&P Global warned that AI debt at major technology companies may exceed known levels because interconnected financing arrangements are not fully disclosed. S&P estimates that 6 major cloud providers will invest more than $7 trillion in capital expenditures over the next 5 years, but currently has no plans to adjust credit ratings.

Facts

  • S&P Global warned that AI-related debt and potential liabilities at major technology companies may be greater than currently understood.
  • Major technology companies may guarantee financing for data center construction or smaller AI companies, meaning financial risks extend beyond direct borrowing.

Companies mentioned:輝達、CoreWeave、亞馬遜、微軟、Alphabet、甲骨文、Meta、SpaceX

Can Macs use touchscreens? Will the iPad mini switch to OLED? A look at the highlights of 蘋果’s event later this month

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

蘋果 announced an event on October 28 to showcase new Mac and iPad products. It is expected to unveil its first touchscreen OLED MacBook Pro, an OLED iPad mini, and models with M6 chips, reflecting 蘋果’s continued efforts to strengthen its laptop and tablet lineup.

Facts

  • 蘋果 will hold a “Pro and tell” event on October 28.
  • The 8th-generation iPad mini may use an 8.4-inch LTPS hybrid OLED panel.
  • The OLED MacBook Pro may be unveiled as early as October this year and go on sale in November.
  • 蘋果 may launch an entry-level MacBook Pro with an M6 chip.
  • The 24-inch iMac is expected to get an M6 chip while retaining its current design and display.

Companies mentioned:蘋果、AAPL-US

Can you finally tap on a Mac? 蘋果’s October 28 event reportedly to unveil its first touchscreen laptop

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

蘋果 announced an event in Los Angeles on October 28, where it is expected to unveil its first touchscreen MacBook Pro, featuring an OLED display and Dynamic Island, and update several Mac and iPad products.

Facts

  • 蘋果 announced it will hold a product launch event in Los Angeles on October 28.
  • 蘋果 plans to unveil its first touchscreen MacBook Pro at the event.
  • The new touchscreen MacBook Pro is expected to feature an OLED display and introduce the Dynamic Island interface.
  • Touchscreens, OLED, and Dynamic Island will all make their debut on Mac products.
  • 蘋果 will also launch an entry-level MacBook Pro with an M6 chip.
  • 蘋果’s first foldable iPhone, the “iPhone Duo,” will go on sale this Friday.
  • 蘋果 retail stores are preparing to begin selling the new products on Friday, November 6.

Companies mentioned:蘋果、AAPL-US、彭博

Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat(4)

Original第3次産業活動指数 — 第3次産業活動指数(ITA) 長期時系列データ 令和2年(2020年)基準 時系列データ(平成30年(2018年)01月~最新) 月次 2026年8月

Published ・ Source Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat

Original経済産業省が公開した第3次産業活動指数(ITA)の長期時系列データ。令和2年(2020年)基準で、平成30年(2018年)1月から最新(2026年8月調査分)までの月次データを含む。

Facts

  • Reiwa 2 (2020)
  • Heisei 30 (2018)
  • August 2026
  • Number of files included: 4

Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry Survey on Petroleum Consumption by Specified Industries — Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry Monthly Report on Petroleum Consumption by Specified Industries, Monthly, August 2026

Published ・ Source Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat

Metadata for the August 2026 monthly report dataset from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry Statistics on Petroleum Consumption by Specified Industries.

Facts

  • August 2026
  • 1 (XLS 1)

Original第3次産業活動指数 — 第3次産業活動指数(ITA) 速報 令和2年(2020年)基準 月次 2026年8月

Published ・ Source Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat

Original経済産業省が2026年8月の第3次産業活動指数(IT)の速報データを公開した。

Facts

  • August 2026
  • Reiwa 2 (2020) base year

Road Traffic Statistics — Monthly Traffic Accident Statistics Bulletin, Monthly, September 2026

Published ・ Source Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat

Dataset information for the September 2026 Monthly Traffic Accident Statistics Bulletin published by the National Police Agency.

Facts

  • September 2026
  • Number of files: 61
  • CSV 29
  • XLS_REP 31

Japan | PR TIMES(3)

ネクスフォージ selected for S-Booster 2026, a program to create space unicorns

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

ネクスフォージ was selected for S-Booster 2026, a program to create space unicorns run by SPACETIDE, and will present its business concept for MICHIDAS, a building exterior wall inspection system using AI and space technology, at DEMODAY on December 7.

Facts

  • 6 selected startups
  • Monday, Dec. 7, 2026
  • For more than 10 years
  • 25 space startups
  • 50 matched pairs
  • Market capitalization exceeding 1,000億円
  • 5 global unicorns
  • In the 2030s

Companies mentioned:ネクスフォージ株式会社、ネクスフォージ、一般社団法人SPACETIDE、SPACETIDE、Tokyo Innovation Base、TIB、GITAI、ArkEdge Space、天地人

TWICE's SANA brings to life the refined luxury of a grown-up evening: Häagen-Dazs Classy Night series' new web commercial, “A Happy Afterglow,” premieres October 20 (Tuesday)

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Häagen-Dazs Japan will release the new web commercial “A Happy Afterglow,” featuring TWICE's SANA, starting October 20, and launch 2 new products in the Classy Night series.

Facts

  • Price: 432 yen
  • Alcohol content: 0.7%

Companies mentioned:ハーゲンダッツ ジャパン株式会社、TWICE、MISAMO、MUFGスタジアム、国立競技場、オリコン

Snaps into place with MagSafe! Ninja Labs' highly stretchable smartphone pocket, MagSafe Flex Pouch, makes its Japan debut

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

MagSafe-compatible stretchable smartphone pocket MagSafe Flex Pouch from US-based brand Ninja Labs makes its Japan debut. The company's new product has attracted attention on social media and is priced at 9,100 yen.

Facts

  • It recorded a combined 250 million video views on TikTok and Instagram
  • Holds up to 20 cards
  • The price is 9,100 yen
  • The video has been viewed more than 1 billion times

Companies mentioned:Ninja Labs、DYNAMITE MARKETING INC

Japan | 厚生労働省(1)

Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare Ueno will hold a press conference after the Cabinet meeting

Published ・ Source Japan | 厚生労働省

Reports on a post-Cabinet meeting press conference by Health, Labour and Welfare Minister Ueno.

Facts

  • Reiwa 8, Oct. 20
  • 9:40メド
  • 03-3595-2570

Companies mentioned:厚生労働省、厚生労働記者会、Adobe Reader

Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院(1)

AI’s New Ten Major Projects: 國研院 inaugurates the National Intelligent Robotics Research Center

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original規劃於沙崙人工智慧產業專區成立「國家實驗研究院國家智慧機器人研究中心」,今( 10 )日舉行揭牌典禮

Companies mentioned:國家實驗研究院、國研院、國科會、教育部、國發會、經濟部、數發部、達明機器人、盟立集團、台灣智慧自動化與機器人協會、台灣無人機產業技術整合協會、工研院、中山大學、成功大學、南臺科技大學、直得科技、上銀科技、聯詠科技

Taiwan | 中央研究院(1)

The institute’s new FY116 “Net-Zero Technology Research and Development Program” is accepting applications from now through November 16, 115.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央研究院

中研院’s new FY116 “Net-Zero Technology Research and Development Program” will be carried out using a mission-oriented approach and the Alpha team model. Concept papers or applications will be accepted from now through 17:00 on November 16, 115.

Facts

  • Academic year 116
  • 17:00 on November 16, 115
  • 三-year term

Companies mentioned:中研院

Taiwan | 台灣事實查核中心(1)

Image circulating online purportedly showing an elderly French couple being stripped and robbed was AI-generated, not real footage

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 台灣事實查核中心

Fact-checking found that the image circulating online purportedly showing an elderly French couple being stripped and robbed was AI-generated, not real footage.

Facts

  • An elderly couple aged 80
  • About 500,000 people took to the streets nationwide.
  • About 1,200 people have been arrested for taking part in protests and looting incidents.

Companies mentioned:OpenAI、Google、解放報、BFM、路透社、France24、CGT

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