AI News 180m Report｜2026-07-16 21:00–24:00 JST｜Page 2 of 2https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-21/index-en-p2.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 111 items from 4 sources; Japan, 18 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en Chiang Wan-an unusually loses his temper, blasting Jian Shupei as the “Voldemort of information requests”: she requests 100,000 data records at a time, and staff can’t take ithttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-21/index-en-p2.html#n1548943https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-21/index-en-p2.html#n1548943Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:28:54 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Pig carcass found on Kinmen shore tests positive for African swine fever! Taiwan had just exited the disease zone. Lai Ching-te: Suspend pork imports from Kinmen to Taiwanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-21/index-en-p2.html#n1548944https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-21/index-en-p2.html#n1548944Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:24:07 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 中日關係惡化？東京大學學者赴陸交流突遭喊停，學者嘆：學術活動「出事」風險高https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-21/index-en-p2.html#n1548945https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-21/index-en-p2.html#n1548945Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:19:37 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Iran threatens to attack infrastructure in its Middle Eastern neighbors; Israel insists on retaining troops in Lebanonhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-21/index-en-p2.html#n1548161https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-21/index-en-p2.html#n1548161Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:50:19 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Iran warned of attacks on infrastructure in the Middle East in retaliation for U.S. attacks. Israel told the United States it intends to maintain its presence in Lebanon and elsewhere. Tensions in the Middle East are rising sharply. 2-nanometer and A14 take the baton! TSMC unveils next-generation process roadmap, says High NA EUV adoption will depend on three conditionshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-21/index-en-p2.html#n1548162https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-21/index-en-p2.html#n1548162Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:42:13 +0900Taiwan風傳媒TSMC announced that its 2-nanometer process has entered mass production and unveiled its next-generation technology roadmap from A14 to A12, while carefully evaluating when to adopt High NA EUV equipment. The move strengthens its long-term competitive edge in advanced processes. Behind the scenes: Chen Zupei, 81, returns to lead Cathay United Bank after being promoted by Tsai Chen-yu and invited by Tsai Hung-tuhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-21/index-en-p2.html#n1548163https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-21/index-en-p2.html#n1548163Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:23:12 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 China strikes again? Taiwan’s representative office in Papua New Guinea “declared” closed; Foreign Ministry respondshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-21/index-en-p2.html#n1548164https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-21/index-en-p2.html#n1548164Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:13:20 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 高市早苗民調首度跌破5成！施政滿意度驟降，60歲以上長者最明顯https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-21/index-en-p2.html#n1548165https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-21/index-en-p2.html#n1548165Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:00:53 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 The fairy visual for the TV anime “BanG Dream! Yume∞Mita” has been unveiled! Viola takes over the official website!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-21/index-en-p2.html#n1550092https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-21/index-en-p2.html#n1550092Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES The PC game “7 Days To Think About It,” about trying to escape from a strange house over 7 days, has been officially released on Steam.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-21/index-en-p2.html#n1549821https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-21/index-en-p2.html#n1549821Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Okayama University] Analysis of infection trends and the medical care system in Okayama Prefecture (as of June 22, 2026)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-21/index-en-p2.html#n1549719https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-21/index-en-p2.html#n1549719Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:47:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES岡山大学と県内専門家有志が、岡山県の感染状況と医療提供体制を分析した最新レポートを公開。新型コロナは増加傾向にある。 [Survey Report] 20% of existing clients use AI for ad campaign management or want to do sohttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-21/index-en-p2.html#n1549402https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-21/index-en-p2.html#n1549402Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:38:46 +0900JapanPR TIMES MOONSWATCH, bearing the weight of history passed down through generations.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-21/index-en-p2.html#n1549403https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-21/index-en-p2.html#n1549403Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:33:31 +0900JapanPR TIMES Season 3 of “Garou: City of the Wolves,” “DESTINED FOR REVENGE,” begins July 23. New characters and content will be released every month.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-21/index-en-p2.html#n1549102https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-21/index-en-p2.html#n1549102Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESSNK Corporation announced details of Season 3 of “Garou: City of the Wolves.” The game will continue to evolve with monthly releases of new characters and an expanded range of content. An “ancestor” of the human cytoskeleton discovered in archaea—new insights into the mystery of microtubule evolution—[RIKEN, Nagoya University, Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology, Okayama University, Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST)]https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-21/index-en-p2.html#n1548690https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-21/index-en-p2.html#n1548690Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:43:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESA research group has discovered an ancestor of eukaryotic microtubules in Asgard archaea. The finding will help unravel the evolution of the cytoskeleton and the mystery of the emergence of eukaryotes. Notice regarding the acquisition of investment units in グリーンライト・再エネインフラ投資法人https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-21/index-en-p2.html#n1548691https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-21/index-en-p2.html#n1548691Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES The “住地ゴルフ Challenge Tournament” was held. The winner was player 梅山知宏, who is from the host prefecture, Tochigi.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-21/index-en-p2.html#n1548507https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-21/index-en-p2.html#n1548507Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:23:04 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe “住地ゴルフ Challenge Tournament,” organized by 住地ゴルフ, was held at セブンハンドレッドクラブ in Tochigi Prefecture, with player 梅山知宏 taking the title. The tournament was held with a focus on community partnerships and support for players. Japan’s men’s junior (U-21) national team scores a commanding 47-14 win over India for its first tournament victory: 19th Asian Men’s Junior Handball Championship, second match of the preliminary roundhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-21/index-en-p2.html#n1548508https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-21/index-en-p2.html#n1548508Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [TAC Civil Service Exams] Free online streaming on July 22 (Wednesday): “Falling civil service exam competition rates?! Now is the time to aim for a civil service job”!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-21/index-en-p2.html#n1548402https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-21/index-en-p2.html#n1548402Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Study of the reconstituted structure of photosystem II’s extrinsic proteins sheds light on one cause of reduced oxygen-evolving activity [Shizuoka University, Okayama University]https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-21/index-en-p2.html#n1548403https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-21/index-en-p2.html#n1548403Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:02:44 +0900JapanPR TIMESShizuoka University and Okayama University analyzed the structure of photosystem II after reconstitution of its extrinsic proteins. They found that disorder among internal water molecules persists even after the proteins bind in the correct positions, leading to reduced activity. Hand, foot and mouth disease is spreading nationwide. みてねコールドクター investigates trends in medical visits and the outlook for the outbreak.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-21/index-en-p2.html#n1548404https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-21/index-en-p2.html#n1548404Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:00:21 +0900JapanPR TIMESみてねコールドクター investigated trends in medical visits for hand, foot and mouth disease. Patient numbers are rising sharply, and a pediatric specialist explains how to care for patients. Notice regarding appointment as supporter and conclusion of a support agreement with グリーンライト・再エネインフラ投資法人https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-21/index-en-p2.html#n1548409https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-21/index-en-p2.html#n1548409Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES フェンディ unveils advertising campaign for its Fall/Winter 2026-27 collectionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-21/index-en-p2.html#n1548408https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-21/index-en-p2.html#n1548408Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Hasselblad’s image editing and management app “Phocus Mobile” adds Android support for the first time; available from 21:00 on Thursday, July 16https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-21/index-en-p2.html#n1548407https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-21/index-en-p2.html#n1548407Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [フジテレビ] Streaming of “Kita no Kuni kara: Special Concert” to mark the 45th anniversary of its broadcast launch, starting at noon on Friday, August 21; streaming tickets on sale starting today, Thursday, July 16!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-21/index-en-p2.html#n1548406https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-21/index-en-p2.html#n1548406Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Even the editor-in-chief is asking, “Are you really doing this?” An unconventional manga award themed around “cumulonimbus clouds” is underway at 週刊少年マガジン編集部!!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-21/index-en-p2.html#n1548405https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-21/index-en-p2.html#n1548405Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【鮮活果汁-KY】Announcement of adjustment to the company's total cash dividends for fiscal year 114https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-21/index-en-p2.html#n1548400https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-21/index-en-p2.html#n1548400Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:24:49 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所 【宇瞻】Announcement: Board meeting to review the company’s financial report for the second quarter of ROC year 115 is scheduled for ROC year 115 July 23https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-21/index-en-p2.html#n1548399https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-21/index-en-p2.html#n1548399Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:14:43 +0900Taiwan [中華資安] Company's unaudited second-quarter 115 earningshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-21/index-en-p2.html#n1548398https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-21/index-en-p2.html#n1548398Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:58:00 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所