AI News 180m Report｜2026-07-28 21:00–24:00 JST｜Page 2 of 2https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en-p2.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 108 items from 3 sources; Japan, 13 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en ‘Mermaids’ appear at Kaohsiung’s international swimming pool! Cheng Meng-ju praises opening of the 5-meter-deep pool, creating a diverse aquatic sports hubhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en-p2.html#n1726919https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en-p2.html#n1726919Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:27:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Kaohsiung City Councilor Cheng Meng-ju inspected the 5-meter-deep pool at the international swimming pool and praised its opening to emerging aquatic sports such as mermaid diving. She emphasized balancing athlete training with the diverse use of public resources, while promoting both safety and development. Taichung City Government upholds food safety; Lu Shiow-yen says the city will strengthen food safety checks before the central government amends the lawhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en-p2.html#n1726920https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en-p2.html#n1726920Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:22:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen told the city council that food safety is national security. She opposed the central government’s decision to put 十九 batches of oil products back on sale and called for an expedited law amendment. The Taichung City Government will independently strengthen its checks before the central government amends the law. The 2026 Buddha’s Light Cup International University Basketball Tournament tips off in Kaohsiung, with 16 top teams gathering at the Kaohsiung Arena for competition and exchangeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en-p2.html#n1726921https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en-p2.html#n1726921Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:20:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The 2026 Buddha’s Light Cup International University Basketball Tournament opened at the Kaohsiung Arena, with 16 top university teams from around the world taking part. Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai attended the opening tip-off. The event promotes exchanges among young people internationally, showcases the spirit of sport without borders and has an international impact. An 8-year record of happiness delivered on a firm promise: Lu Shiow-yen gives her final policy report to the city council during her termhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en-p2.html#n1726922https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en-p2.html#n1726922Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:16:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen reviewed her 8 years of achievements in her final policy address of her term. She highlighted initiatives across construction, transportation, culture, social welfare and education, emphasizing residents’ happiness and population growth. Kaohsiung deepens Taiwan-Japan architectural cooperation, joining hands with Osaka and Matsubara to promote net-zero buildings and sustainable citieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en-p2.html#n1726923https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en-p2.html#n1726923Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:10:25 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Kaohsiung City Government’s Public Works Bureau signed a memorandum of understanding with 大阪府建築士事務所協會 to promote exchanges on net-zero building technology. It is also strengthening cooperation with Matsubara City to advance sustainable urban development. Young people from both sides of the Taiwan Strait meet through handball in Fuzhou: Strait Cup exchange tournament brings together competition, culture and youth exchangeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en-p2.html#n1726924https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en-p2.html#n1726924Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:08:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The 14th Strait Youth Festival held a handball exchange event in Fuzhou, attracting more than 200 young people from both sides of the Taiwan Strait. Competition and cultural interaction deepened exchanges, giving the event important symbolic significance. Hsinchu City proactively checks for problematic cooking oil affecting 16 schools; city government urgently convenes principals’ meeting to safeguard campus food safetyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en-p2.html#n1726925https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en-p2.html#n1726925Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:06:03 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Hsinchu City Government proactively inspected products from 中聯油脂 after concerns arose over its cooking oil, finding that 16 schools had used affected batches. It immediately convened a principals’ meeting and launched an emergency response mechanism, demonstrating its strong commitment to student food safety. After demanding Taiwan’s relocation, has South Africa made another move? Its e-visa website lists “Taiwan, China”; the Ministry of Foreign Affairs respondshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en-p2.html#n1726926https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en-p2.html#n1726926Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:03:51 +0900Taiwan風傳媒South Africa’s electronic travel authorization (ETA) system listed Taiwan as “Taiwan, China,” prompting a protest from Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The designation was criticized as an infringement on sovereignty, raising diplomatic tensions. 株式会社Mavericks has added more than 100 official Live2D avatars to its video-generation AI, “NoLang.” Users can choose from more than 200 avatars in total to create videos featuring animated, talking characters without having to produce models.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en-p2.html#n1727268https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en-p2.html#n1727268Tue, 28 Jul 2026 23:02:33 +0900JapanPR TIMES テラ・ラボ 熊本地震への対応について(第一報）https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en-p2.html#n1727205https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en-p2.html#n1727205Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:59:12 +0900JapanPR TIMES 株式会社Mavericks has added scene splitting and merging to the video editing screen of its video-generation AI, “NoLang.” Materials such as text and images can also be split and stretched, allowing users to rearrange the composition without repositioning the materials.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en-p2.html#n1727141https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en-p2.html#n1727141Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:42:48 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Glocusent] “My Nighttime” posting campaign begins July 28: share your favorite way to spend the evening for a chance to win an A101 Neck Lighthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en-p2.html#n1727142https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en-p2.html#n1727142Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:36:37 +0900JapanPR TIMES “Noda Kuri’s Ambition: The Road to Conquering the Gaming World” to develop its first original program game! “Noda Kuri’s Ambition: Muscle Muscles—You Could Be Tomorrow’s Retainer” to be co-developed with student creators from 日本工学院!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en-p2.html#n1727129https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en-p2.html#n1727129Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 04 Limited Sazabys to perform the campaign song for “POP IS YOU SAKAE26”; song title set as “ROUTE”!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en-p2.html#n1727128https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en-p2.html#n1727128Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Preventing early resignations triggered by young workers’ “loneliness in the workplace” [Tokyo, 8/19]: Organizational reform methods to align corporate principles with individuals’ “meaning of work” to be unveiledhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en-p2.html#n1727127https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en-p2.html#n1727127Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES KOGYARU to release 12th single “Tropical Shake” on July 27 (Monday), with its first live performance the following day, July 28 (Tuesday)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en-p2.html#n1726997https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en-p2.html#n1726997Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:42:12 +0900JapanPR TIMES Oita University students turn student inconveniences into reality through planning and outreach! A 1-day-only supermarket to open in Danno-haru, Oita City, on August 4.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en-p2.html#n1726991https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en-p2.html#n1726991Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:28:14 +0900JapanPR TIMES A chamber choir that has held 4 Japan tours and captivated audiences of tens of thousands across the country is set to visit Japan! 3 cities and 4 performances in Osaka!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en-p2.html#n1726992https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en-p2.html#n1726992Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:22:13 +0900JapanPR TIMES READYFOR begins soliciting donations for “Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake Emergency Support”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en-p2.html#n1726981https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en-p2.html#n1726981Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:00:05 +0900JapanPR TIMES ReBear合同会社 to exhibit at イプロスAI 2026 夏https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en-p2.html#n1726983https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en-p2.html#n1726983Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Toward a new store model for the remodeling industry—ニッカホーム関東 launches hybrid showroom operations combining staffed and unmanned service—https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en-p2.html#n1726982https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en-p2.html#n1726982Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES