# AI News 180m Report｜2026-05-19 06:00–09:00 JST｜Page 3 of 3

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 180 items from 2 sources; Japan, 44 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Survey of municipalities nationwide on the actual state of hometown tax donations (May 2026) begins — Examining donation trends following the points regulation, expense ratios, and responses to Local Products Standard No. 3. Survey to be distributed with the newsletter “Municipal DX Guide Vol.9”

- Published: 2026-05-19T08:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000315.000132312.html
- anchor: #n428363
- Companies mentioned: プレイネクストラボ株式会社、株式会社ウィルズ、アグザルファ株式会社、株式会社ユニヴァ・ペイキャスト、株式会社サンカクキカク

The Japan Municipal DX Promotion Council has launched a survey to assess how municipalities nationwide are responding to major regulatory changes to the hometown tax donation system.

## [Lecture details finalized] 49% of tourism DX staff have “dual responsibilities,” while around 70% of DMOs struggle to “maintain ongoing social media operations” — A survey of 273 organizations highlights structural challenges in tourism DX

- Published: 2026-05-19T08:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000323.000132312.html
- anchor: #n428362
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ブリッジウェル

The Japan Municipal DX Promotion Council announced the results of a survey on challenges in tourism DX. It cited staff with multiple responsibilities and budget shortages, and announced a seminar to discuss solutions.

## “ZETA HASHTAG,” a hashtag engagement engine, adopted by “Houseki Hiroba Online Store,” operated by Use Company

- Published: 2026-05-19T08:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000613.000038104.html
- anchor: #n428361
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ユーズカンパニー

ZETA Inc. announced that its hashtag engagement engine, “ZETA HASHTAG,” has been adopted by “Houseki Hiroba Online Store,” an e-commerce site operated by Use Company. The aim is to improve the customer experience.

## [Targeting the 2027 exam] Surveyor Assistant Exam Prep Course | Passing Curriculum (Full and Light) now available!

- Published: 2026-05-19T08:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000959.000017546.html
- anchor: #n428360
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アガルート

Agaroot Academy has launched a Surveyor Assistant exam prep course for the 2027 exam. It features a 95.8% pass rate and a digital learning environment that includes an app and online Q&A.

## Even applications already submitted may not be accepted? Grid-scale battery connection studies could face a “cap on the number of applications” as early as August

- Published: 2026-05-19T07:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000086.000013775.html
- anchor: #n428349
- Companies mentioned: 電力広域的運営推進機関（OCCTO）、経済産業省・資源エネルギー庁

BESS NEWS has published an explainer on the planned cap on applications for grid-scale battery connection studies, expected to be introduced as early as August 2026. It warns of practical impacts on project development, including applying the cap to pending applications and stricter land-rights documentation requirements.

## Alsace Wines will further strengthen its presence in the Japanese market by holding a masterclass series in Tokyo.

- Published: 2026-05-19T07:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000029.000102269.html
- anchor: #n426111
- Companies mentioned: アルザスワイン委員会 (CIVA)、アカデミー・デュ・ヴァン東京

The Alsace Wine Committee will hold a total of 4 masterclasses in Tokyo to strengthen its presence in Japan, an important market. The initiative comes as Japan ranks 6th in export value.

## Monchhichi-kun and Monchhichi-chan from “More! Monchhichi,” illustrated by Yuki Kikuchi, make their debut as paintings

- Published: 2026-05-19T07:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000185.000013395.html
- anchor: #n426110
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社セキグチ、Goyo Gallery、TERRADA ART COMPLEX II

Hikidashi Co., Ltd. has unveiled canvas paintings based on the manga “More! Monchhichi” by Yuki Kikuchi. They will be exhibited at Kikuchi’s solo exhibition in May 2026. The project is an example of a collaboration between character IP and a contemporary artist.

## BOD refreshes its “Year-End Tax Adjustment Outsourcing Service [Price List]”!

- Published: 2026-05-19T07:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000151.000096110.html
- anchor: #n426112

BOD Co., Ltd. has updated the price list for its “Year-End Tax Adjustment Outsourcing Service.” By specifying prices for the services offered, it has made it easier to consider outsourcing work that is becoming more complex due to legal revisions and other factors.

## 92.4% of golfers say they “lose strokes on the back nine”! Survey explores why mistakes increase later in the round [Chicken Golf survey]

- Published: 2026-05-19T07:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000059.000152893.html
- anchor: #n426115

Chicken Golf, operated by Clear Co., Ltd., surveyed 400 people with golf experience. The results showed that 92.4% had experienced losing strokes on the back nine, and the main cause was “loss of concentration” (73.8%), rather than declining physical stamina.

## The invox series launches a “User Permission Pattern Registration” feature that applies pre-registered permission patterns

- Published: 2026-05-19T07:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000190.000054319.html
- anchor: #n426114

invox Inc. has launched its “User Permission Pattern Registration” feature across all invox plans at no additional charge. The feature helps strengthen internal controls for back-office operations and reduce the workload of permission management.

## ●Limited to 1000● Honda Super Cub Keychain BLACK EDITION now available for preorder!

- Published: 2026-05-19T07:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001342.000040971.html
- anchor: #n426113
- Companies mentioned: Honda、Suzuki

CAMSHOP.JP, a brand of Faith Co., Ltd., has opened preorders for the “Super Cub Keychain BLACK EDITION,” an officially licensed Honda product. Limited to 1000, it is being offered as a highly collectible item.

## AI autonomously supports events. Project “Event AI Agent 1.0” launches to build a next-generation event marketing platform

- Published: 2026-05-19T07:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000187.000031178.html
- anchor: #n426118
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社セールスフォース・ジャパン、ソフトバンク株式会社、サイボウズ株式会社、株式会社ユーザベース、NECネッツエスアイ株式会社

EventHub has launched “Event AI Agent 1.0,” a project to automate event marketing using AI agents. It aims to reduce operational workloads and enable teams to focus on creative work.

## New color added to JBL’s flagship models. Sound and usability revamped with a new sound curve and UI update. “Green” versions of the “JBL Tour One M3” and “JBL Tour Pro 3” go on sale!

- Published: 2026-05-19T07:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000538.000012767.html
- anchor: #n426117
- Companies mentioned: ハーマンインターナショナル株式会社

Harman International is adding a new green color to 2 flagship JBL Tour models, with sales beginning on May 21, 2026. A firmware update that refreshes sound quality and the UI will also be released.

## A prime information hub for business professionals at Roppongi-itchome Station: “タリーズコーヒー テレ東BIZカフェ店” grand opens Monday, June 1!

- Published: 2026-05-19T07:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002269.000002734.html
- anchor: #n426116
- Companies mentioned: タリーズコーヒー、住友不動産

TV Tokyo will open “タリーズコーヒー テレ東BIZカフェ店” on June 1, 2026, as a promotional hub for its business news service, “テレ東BIZ.” It will offer experiences for business professionals, including free access to paid content.

## Feature: “Why is Shodoshima loved by people around the world?” — Distribution begins for “Shodoshima Club: Summer 2026 issue (vol.5),” Japan’s only travel magazine dedicated to Shodoshima (Nihon Genki e-books).

- Published: 2026-05-19T06:17:11+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000017.000117624.html
- anchor: #n426108
- Companies mentioned: にほんげんき株式会社、Amazon、Apple、Google、Readmoo、全日本空輸株式会社、寒霞渓ロープウェイ、小豆島国際ホテル、有限会社 井上誠耕園、小豆島アートプロジェクト、株式会社パオ・フィール

The Summer 2026 issue of “Shodoshima Club,” a digital magazine dedicated to Shodoshima, is now available. It features the island’s international recognition, including its designation by UN Tourism, and expands its distribution to Apple and Google.

## [Sold out] TikTok live commerce “Tsubame Channel” sells out “Ange Beaute Body Make 4D” body maintenance gel in about 10 minutes. More than 1,000 units sold, with sales exceeding 6 million yen

- Published: 2026-05-19T06:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000070.000090341.html
- anchor: #n426019
- Companies mentioned: ログバンク株式会社、株式会社Sホールディングス

On “Tsubame Channel,” a TikTok account operated by S Holdings, 1,000 units of body gel sold out in 10 minutes, with sales topping 6 million yen.

## Fully compatible with VS2026! “Visual Basic & Visual Studio 2026 Perfect Master [Full .NET Compatibility]” goes on sale May 27. The definitive guide covers everything from desktop and web development to AI conversations.

- Published: 2026-05-19T06:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000143.000169048.html
- anchor: #n426018
- Companies mentioned: Amazon、楽天ブックス

Shuwa System Shinsha will publish a comprehensive guide to Visual Basic and Visual Studio 2026 on May 27, 2026. Aimed at beginners and intermediate users, it covers a range of app development, including AI conversations.

## Taiwan Representative to the Netherlands 田中光 Writes in Dutch Media: WHO's Exclusion of Taiwan Is an International Loss

- Published: 2026-05-19T08:11:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605190013.aspx
- anchor: #n428381
- Companies mentioned: 世界衛生組織 (WHO)、電訊報 (De Telegraaf)、中央通訊社 (CNA)、聯合國 (UN)

Taiwan's representative to the Netherlands, 田中光, wrote in the country's largest newspaper, urging the international community to address Taiwan's exclusion from the WHO and stressing that public health should not be held hostage to politics.

## Investors Weigh Complex Signals from U.S.-Iran Talks; Most Wall Street Stocks Close Lower

- Published: 2026-05-19T07:21:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605190012.aspx
- anchor: #n426119

Wall Street stocks mostly closed lower as investors weighed complex signals from U.S.-Iran talks, with technology and semiconductor shares particularly hard hit.

## 3 Dead in California Islamic Center Shooting; 2 Suspects Die by Suicide in Nearby Car

- Published: 2026-05-19T07:13:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605190011.aspx
- anchor: #n426120
- Companies mentioned: 聖地牙哥伊斯蘭中心

A shooting at 聖地牙哥伊斯蘭中心 in San Diego, California, left 5 people dead, including the suspects. The case is being investigated as a possible hate crime.

## U.S.-Iran Talks Face Another Setback; International Oil Prices Rise

- Published: 2026-05-19T06:46:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605190010.aspx
- anchor: #n426109
- Companies mentioned: 中央通訊社、紐約商品交易所

International oil prices rose as doubts resurfaced over the prospects for U.S.-Iran talks, with Brent crude reaching $112.10 a barrel.

## Musk Loses Lawsuit Against OpenAI; Jury Finds He Filed Too Late

- Published: 2026-05-19T06:25:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605190009.aspx
- anchor: #n426020
- Companies mentioned: OpenAI、Microsoft、Amazon、SoftBank

A federal jury found that Musk filed his lawsuit against OpenAI too late and ruled in OpenAI's favor, bringing a close to a closely watched AI legal battle.

## Taiwan's WHA Participation Proposal Rejected; Allies Speak Out, Criticizing Distortion of International Law

- Published: 2026-05-19T06:18:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605190008.aspx
- anchor: #n426021
- Companies mentioned: 世界衛生組織 (WHO)

The World Health Assembly (WHA) again rejected a proposal to invite Taiwan, but allies Palau and Paraguay spoke up for Taiwan, criticizing the move as a distortion of international law that harms global public health.

## Trump: Attack on Iran Scheduled for 5/19 Delayed at Request of Middle Eastern Countries

- Published: 2026-05-19T05:38:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605190007.aspx
- anchor: #n426017
- Companies mentioned: Truth Social、中央社

U.S. President Trump delayed a planned military attack on Iran at the request of Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE, but warned that U.S. forces could strike at any time if an acceptable agreement is not reached.