# AI News 180m Report｜2026-05-15 00:00–03:00 JST

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 10 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 9 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## [Survey of 500 men and women] Do children’s daily habits affect the alignment of their teeth or orthodontic treatment? About 58% said they had never thought about it.

- Published: 2026-05-15T01:43:06+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000023.000171505.html
- anchor: #n385097
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社smileline、駒込駅前スマイル矯正歯科

A survey of 500 men and women found that about 58% of respondents had never considered that children’s daily habits, such as mouth breathing, could affect tooth alignment and orthodontic outcomes.

## A new concept in Narutaki, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, where diners “eat even the dashi.” “鶏白湯おでん ヤツガレ 時々イタリアン” opens, carrying on the “dashi culture” refined at the hard-to-book restaurant 鶏鍋珍.

- Published: 2026-05-15T01:40:55+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000176821.html
- anchor: #n385098
- Companies mentioned: 鶏鍋珍

REALIZE LLC has opened a new concept, “鶏白湯おでん ヤツガレ 時々イタリアン,” in Narutaki, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto. The restaurant carries on the dashi culture of the hard-to-book 鶏鍋珍, with a former Italian chef serving “innovative oden.”

## Global Citizen announces Madonna, Shakira and BTS as headliners for the FIFA World Cup final halftime show

- Published: 2026-05-15T01:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000177497.html
- anchor: #n385094
- Companies mentioned: Global Poverty Project Inc、Global Citizen、FIFA、ウォルト・ディズニー・カンパニー、Live Nation、Done + Dusted、UBUNTU FSプロモーション、SDGs・プロミス・ジャパン

Madonna, Shakira and BTS will perform at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final halftime show to raise funds for a global children’s education fund.

## Pediatrician warns about the rise in “problem children only at school” at the start of the new school year; 親子のミカタオンラインクリニック to hold free online seminar for parents starting May 16

- Published: 2026-05-15T00:48:13+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000693.000054387.html
- anchor: #n385095
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社パステルコミュニケーション、親子のミカタオンラインクリニック

親子のミカタオンラインクリニック will hold a free seminar starting May 16 for parents concerned about children who are “problematic only at school,” a pattern that increases at the start of the school year. A pediatrician will explain how to understand and support children’s behavior in light of their brain characteristics.

## Preparing for old age as a person living alone is no simple matter!

- Published: 2026-05-15T00:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000112.000142352.html
- anchor: #n385091
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社新星出版社、Amazon、楽天ブックス

Shinseisha will release the book “Retirement Preparation and Money for People Living Alone” on May 15, addressing the concerns of people who live alone about old age. Supervised by experts, it covers money, health, daily life and preparations for after death.

## ENHYPEN’s JUNGWON collaborates with Tomohisa Yamashita on “Koe (feat. JUNGWON of ENHYPEN),” released digitally today!

- Published: 2026-05-15T00:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000698.000045862.html
- anchor: #n385090
- Companies mentioned: BELIFT LAB Inc.、小学館、NexTone

“Koe,” a song from the film “正直不動産,” featuring a collaboration between ENHYPEN’s JUNGWON and Tomohisa Yamashita, is now available to stream. Written by Yamashita, the song features a beautiful melody centered on a strong bond. The collaboration bridges J-pop and K-pop and is expected to expand both artists’ fan bases.

## LA-based Japanese American producer Shane Sato to release new album “Wavelength” on May 15

- Published: 2026-05-15T00:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001744.000055377.html
- anchor: #n385089
- Companies mentioned: SWEET SOUL RECORDS

LA-based Japanese American producer Shane Sato will release his new album “Wavelength” on May 15. The work brings together jazz and R&B, with collaborations by a diverse range of artists, including Braxton Cook and Nao Yoshioka.

## The hugely popular comic “ご懐妊！！” finally concludes! 3 new “Berry’s COMICS” titles to be released Friday, May 15

- Published: 2026-05-15T00:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002160.000000607.html
- anchor: #n385088

Starts Publishing will release 3 digital comics originating on the novel-posting site “Berry’s Cafe” as print editions under “Berry’s COMICS” on May 15, 2026. The releases include the moving final volume of the popular series “ご懐妊！！,” making this an important release for fans.

## [Available today] A compilation capturing the essence of Japan’s new rock movement is being released worldwide!

- Published: 2026-05-15T00:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004906.000019470.html
- anchor: #n385087
- Companies mentioned: 日本コロムビア株式会社、180g

A compilation album capturing the essence of Japan’s “new rock movement” will be released worldwide on May 15. Featuring innovative sounds from 1969 to 1975, it brings the importance of Japan’s rock history to a global audience.

## 9 titles from Terumasa Hino’s “TAKT era,” including the landmark “Hi-Nology,” a shining milestone in Japanese jazz history, to be released digitally for the first time starting May 15!

- Published: 2026-05-15T00:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004908.000019470.html
- anchor: #n385086
- Companies mentioned: 日本コロムビア株式会社、ブルーノート

日本傳奇爵士小號手日野皓正於1960年代末至70年代初的9部經典作品，包含名作《Hi-Nology》，將於5月15日首次進行數位串流與下載發行。

## Li Yuzhun avenges her loss by defeating South Korea's rising star to win her first WTT Feeder Series women's singles title

- Published: 2026-05-15T02:18:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202605150004.aspx
- anchor: #n385099
- Companies mentioned: 世界桌球職業大聯盟 (WTT)

Taiwanese table tennis player Li Yu-chun defeated a rising South Korean star at the WTT Istanbul Feeder in Turkey to claim her first WTT Feeder women’s singles title. She was runner-up in women’s doubles.

## Trump says Xi Jinping is willing to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, pledges not to arm Iran

- Published: 2026-05-15T02:15:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605150003.aspx
- anchor: #n385100
- Companies mentioned: Fox News、CNN、NBC News

U.S. President Donald Trump said Chinese President Xi Jinping had promised to help secure the Strait of Hormuz and not provide military support to Iran. However, Secretary of State Marco Rubio stressed U.S. self-reliance and said China’s assistance was not needed.

## UK economic data and tech stocks help European shares close higher

- Published: 2026-05-15T01:59:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605150002.aspx
- anchor: #n385101
- Companies mentioned: 英國國家統計局 (ONS)

Major European stock markets rose on the 14th. Strong UK economic indicators and gains in technology stocks lifted share prices in London, Frankfurt and Paris.

## Hsinchu Lioneers nearly rally for a win in Game 3 of the first-round TPBL playoffs; coach says never give up

- Published: 2026-05-15T00:58:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202605140363.aspx
- anchor: #n385096
- Companies mentioned: 新竹御嵿攻城獅、福爾摩沙夢想家、台灣職業籃球大聯盟 (TPBL)

In the Taiwan pro basketball TPBL playoffs, the Hsinchu Lioneers lost 106-114 to 福爾摩沙夢想家. They mounted a fierce comeback in Q4 to tie the game but could not pull ahead, leaving them on the brink of elimination from the series. Coach Wilson rallied the players, saying, “This is a team that never gives up.”

## Draft amendments to the Offshore Islands Development Act: Chen Kuang-fu questions 'diluting sovereignty' on Facebook

- Published: 2026-05-14T23:58:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605140362.aspx
- anchor: #n385092
- Companies mentioned: 澎湖縣政府、金門縣政府、立法院

Penghu County Magistrate Chen Kuang-fu criticized on Facebook a draft amendment to the Offshore Islands Development Act proposed by KMT legislator Chen Yu-chen and others, calling it something that would “dilute sovereignty.” He voiced particular concern about easing restrictions on Chinese investment in healthcare and property purchases.

## Chen Jinde approves expanding subsidy eligibility for vehicles damaged by the barrier lake disaster to include nonprofit groups

- Published: 2026-05-14T23:56:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605140361.aspx
- anchor: #n385093
- Companies mentioned: 行政院、交通部、農業部林保署、經濟部水利署、交通部公路局

台湾行政院は、馬太鞍溪堰塞湖災害で被害を受けた非営利団体の車両に対し、新たに慰問金を支給することを決定した。自動車1台につき10万台湾ドル、バイク1台につき2万元を補助する。これにより、災害復興を加速させる狙いがある。

## Michael Kovrig on the Trump-Xi meeting: The US must never suspend arms sales plans to Taiwan

- Published: 2026-05-14T23:55:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605140358.aspx
- anchor: #n385085
- Companies mentioned: L’Express (フランス快訊週刊)、International Crisis Group、Substack

Former Canadian diplomat Michael Kovrig (Kang Ming-kai) warned that the United States should not suspend planned arms sales to Taiwan in exchange for a short-term agreement at the U.S.-China summit. He said such a concession could lead to a strategic failure that emboldens China’s claims.

## After Trump-Xi meeting, Rubio says US policy toward Taiwan has not changed [Video]

- Published: 2026-05-14T23:54:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605140359.aspx
- anchor: #n385084
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、National Broadcasting Company (NBC)

After the U.S.-China summit, senior U.S. official Marco Rubio stated that U.S. policy toward Taiwan had not changed. He said any attempt by either side to unilaterally change the status quo would harm both the United States and China, emphasizing the importance of strategic stability.

## Can dementia patients receive insurance payouts without applying? FSC says related mechanism is under review

- Published: 2026-05-14T23:44:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605140360.aspx
- anchor: #n385083

Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission is considering a system under which people with dementia could automatically receive insurance benefits based on diagnostic information. The goal is to ease the burden of applications on patients and their families.