AI News 180m Report｜2026-06-09 00:00–03:00 JSThttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-00/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 10 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 8 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en Taking the “corners” of iron to world-class standards.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-00/index-en.html#n817394https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-00/index-en.html#n817394Tue, 09 Jun 2026 01:59:40 +0900JapanPR TIMESMountech, an ironworking company in Aichi Prefecture, has launched a new brand, KADONE, showcasing its precision corner-processing technology. The brand will debut at an exhibition in June. [Okayama University] Recording rice-planting work with wearable cameras: Capturing local agricultural know-how on video in 岡山県久米南町https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-00/index-en.html#n816193https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-00/index-en.html#n816193Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:46:23 +0900JapanPR TIMESOkayama University and Okayama University of Science recorded rice-planting work on video using wearable cameras in Kumenan. The project aims to pass on tacit knowledge to the next generation by digitizing it. 【岡山大学】おかやまSDGs研究会が津山商工会議所を会場に高校生向け「岡山県ふるさと未来共創ボードゲーム」ミッションカード選定会 in 津山を開催https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-00/index-en.html#n815891https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-00/index-en.html#n815891Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:30:44 +0900JapanPR TIMES岡山大学のおかやまSDGs研究会が、津山市で高校生向けに「岡山県ふるさと未来共創ボードゲーム」のミッションカード選定会を開催。2027年春の完成を目指す。 Daily deals: “Soccer Manga Feature” launches on LINE Manga! Today, June 9, 2026 (Tuesday), all episodes of “Blue Lock” are free for 1 day only on LINE Manga and ebookjapanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-00/index-en.html#n815593https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-00/index-en.html#n815593Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESLINE Digital Frontier has launched a soccer manga feature on LINE Manga. On the first day, all episodes of “Blue Lock” are free. 「LINEマンガ」「ebookjapan」にて『ブルーロック』38巻分が2026年6月9日限定で全話完全無料！サッカーマンガ特集も本日スタートhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-00/index-en.html#n815592https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-00/index-en.html#n815592Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESLINE Digital Frontierは、LINEマンガとebookjapanで本日2026年6月9日限定で人気サッカー漫画『ブルーロック』全38巻を無料公開します。さらに、スピンオフ作品や他のサッカー漫画がお得に読める特集も開催し、ebookjapanでは30％OFFクーポンやセット割も提供します。 Wannyan Éclat × MBTI Pet Personality Testhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-00/index-en.html#n815295https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-00/index-en.html#n815295Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:02:42 +0900JapanPR TIMESWannyan Éclat, a pet supplement brand operated by MOFURI., has launched a collaboration with the MBTI Pet Personality Test, which has been trending on social media. The new pet-lifestyle experience assesses pets’ personality types and suggests care tailored to their individual traits. “Learn about companies, learn about society.” A career experience event connecting elementary school students to the future! “Career Experience EXPO 2026” to be held in Shibuya on July 25!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-00/index-en.html#n815298https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-00/index-en.html#n815298Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESValuesFusion Inc. will hold Career Experience EXPO 2026, a career experience event for elementary and junior high school students, in Shibuya on July 25, 2026. The event is backed by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, with several companies and organizations expected to participate. A company’s brand value is determined by its people: A strategy for turning employee engagement into an “asset”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-00/index-en.html#n815297https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-00/index-en.html#n815297Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESMasaki Itakura, a branding consultant at Ageha Inc., will speak at an online seminar co-hosted with Nihon Keizai Shimbunsha and Nikkei Research on strategies for turning employee engagement into an “asset.” The seminar will be available on demand from June 9 to 23, 2026, and will explain the importance of human capital management. 2026年6月9日は100年に一度の「ブルーロックの日」https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-00/index-en.html#n815296https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-00/index-en.html#n815296Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESJune 9, 2026, was designated “Blue Lock Day,” and several celebratory events were announced. They include a special illustration by creator Yusuke Nomura, a once-in-a-century special video, a free-to-read digital edition of the complete series, and the release of a teaser visual and logo for the third season of the TV anime, “Blue Lock -Neo Egoist League-.” Emergency relief and local needs assessment launched after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake off Mindanao Island in the southern Philippineshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-00/index-en.html#n814993https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-00/index-en.html#n814993Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:51:38 +0900JapanPR TIMESJapan Platform (JPF) has launched emergency humanitarian relief and a needs assessment in areas affected by the earthquake in the southern Philippines. As damage worsens, it is seeking donations to provide water and food. Middle East tensions shake markets; most European stocks close lowerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-00/index-en.html#n817995https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-00/index-en.html#n817995Tue, 09 Jun 2026 02:21:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATensions in the Middle East rattled European markets, with most major indexes closing lower. London’s FTSE 100 edged up, while Frankfurt’s DAX and Paris’s CAC 40 closed in the red. Trump calls Netanyahu after Israel-Iran exchange of fire; Netanyahu says hostilities have endedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-00/index-en.html#n817594https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-00/index-en.html#n817594Tue, 09 Jun 2026 01:57:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIsrael and Iran exchanged fire for the first time since a ceasefire in April, and U.S. President Donald Trump called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Netanyahu said Israeli airstrikes had prevented further Iranian attacks and that hostilities had ended. Rain system covers 20 counties and cities across Taiwan; beware of torrential rain in mountainous areas of Kaohsiung and Pingtunghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-00/index-en.html#n817193https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-00/index-en.html#n817193Tue, 09 Jun 2026 01:46:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Central Weather Administration issued a heavy rain advisory. Affected by a stationary front and southwesterly winds, rain is expected across 20 counties and cities in Taiwan, with torrential rain possible in mountainous areas of Kaohsiung and Pingtung. London Tech Week: Lisa Su announces AMD investment of more than 84 billion in the UKhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-00/index-en.html#n816192https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-00/index-en.html#n816192Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:54:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAMD Chair and CEO Lisa Su announced a 5-year investment plan of 2 billion pounds in the UK at London Tech Week, to support high-performance computing and research and development. The company will also partner with leading universities to support the UK’s development of sovereign AI. Buying returns to tech stocks; U.S. stocks rebound in early trading, Philadelphia Semiconductor Index surges more than 6%https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-00/index-en.html#n815991https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-00/index-en.html#n815991Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:36:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA AFP reporter: Israeli military intercepts 3 missiles launched from Lebanonhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-00/index-en.html#n815294https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-00/index-en.html#n815294Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:06:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Israeli military intercepted 3 missiles launched from Lebanon. The missiles targeted Israeli forces operating in southern Lebanon. Some were intercepted before entering Israeli territory, and 1 landed near soldiers. No one was injured or killed. Nantou’s Ren’ai Township suspends work and classes on the 9thhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-00/index-en.html#n815093https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-00/index-en.html#n815093Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:54:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA南投縣政府 announced that, due to heavy rain, Ren’ai Township will suspend work and classes on June 9, while other townships and cities will operate as usual. The Central Weather Administration forecast that rainfall would be heaviest on the 9th and 10th. Vice President wears Indigenous-designed clothing at dinner with Palau’s traditional leaders, highlighting Austronesian tieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-00/index-en.html#n814892https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-00/index-en.html#n814892Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:42:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim made an official visit to Palau and wore clothing designed by Taiwan’s Indigenous peoples at a dinner for traditional leaders, highlighting the cultural ties among Austronesian peoples. Building on more than 25 years of cooperation, the sides affirmed collaboration on infrastructure, agriculture and fisheries, education, and cultural preservation.