# AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-10 00:00–03:00 JST One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 11 items from 5 sources; Japan, 4 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link. ## Syria takes over civilian facilities at 2 Russian bases under memorandum of understanding with Russia - Published: 2026-08-10T02:05:57+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608100004.aspx - anchor: #n1878367 - Companies mentioned: 敘利亞國家通訊社、路透社、敘利亞新聞社、Syrian Arab News Agency、敘利亞港口與海關總局 Facts: - After 18 months of intensive negotiations - The transition will be completed within 3 months ## White Dolphin Coast Guard alert lifted; Matsu records a station-observed high of 37 degrees - Published: 2026-08-10T01:46:54+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608100003.aspx - anchor: #n1876888 - Companies mentioned: 中央社、中央氣象署 Facts: - Matsu recorded a high of 37 degrees on the 8th - Taipei had the highest accumulated rainfall, at 410.5 millimeters - Taichung: 391.5 millimeters - Hsinchu: 282 millimeters - Pengjiayu recorded the strongest winds, at level 13 - Lanyu: level 11 - Keelung: level 10 - A wave height of 6.5 meters was recorded in Chenggong, Taitung - Matsu: 6.3 meters - Hualien: 6 meters - Yilan recorded 38.8 degrees - Hualien: 37.9 degrees - Taitung: 38.3 degrees - Kinmen: 38.1 degrees ## Speedboat capsizes near New York's Liberty Island, leaving 2 dead and 12 injured - Published: 2026-08-10T01:11:52+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608100002.aspx - anchor: #n1876806 - Companies mentioned: 紐約市警察局、美聯社、福斯新聞頻道、FOX5、美國海岸防衛隊、Bayliner Facts: - 造成1名母親和女嬰身亡 - Another 12 people were injured - The 22-foot-long speedboat from American yacht brand Bayliner - At around 10:25 p.m. last night - A 27-year-old mother - A 5-month-old baby girl - 46-year-old New York man Hernandez - Faces 13 charges, including reckless endangerment ## Sudan's civil war escalates; 聯合國 issues disaster warning, Pope urges opening of humanitarian corridors - Published: 2026-08-10T00:25:44+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608090205.aspx - anchor: #n1876685 - Companies mentioned: 聯合國、快速支援部隊、Rapid Support Forces、RSF Facts: - The Sudanese government forces and the paramilitary organization「快速支援部隊」(Rapid Support Forces，RSF) have been at war since April 2023 ## Asia Gakuin crowdfunding campaign surpasses 1.91 million yen in total support in its first week — Reflecting on alumni peace activities and words from the former director-general of 広島平和文化センター on Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Day - Published: 2026-08-10T01:34:23+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000110.000119470.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3684967-en.html - anchor: #n1876887 - Companies mentioned: 学校法人アジア学院、広島平和文化センター Facts: - 1.91 million yen in total support - Support received from 130 people - A 2.2 million yen next goal ## “NaviNichi.AI” connects foreign nationals with schools and companies using AI - Published: 2026-08-10T00:05:37+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000186664.html - anchor: #n1876682 - Companies mentioned: NaviNichi株式会社、東京大学大学院大澤研究室、早稲田大学大学院日本語教育研究科、宮崎里司教授 Facts: - About 4.12 million foreign nationals live in Japan - The labor force is projected to fall short by about 11 million - An estimate indicates that about 4.31 million foreign workers will be needed - NaviNichi.AI’s generation accuracy is 96% - 61% for general-purpose AI - The number of registered users reached 6,000 just 2 months after launch - 2 million cumulative visits ## “NARITA TIME” × SMILE SKY LAB project, 2nd installment, looking ahead to the second opening of Narita Airport - Published: 2026-08-10T00:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000018.000164824.html - anchor: #n1876684 - Companies mentioned: NARITA TIME、SMILE SKY LAB、医療法人鳳生会 成田病院、成田国際空港株式会社、株式会社プランエー Facts: - 120 years since the clinic opened on the approach to Naritasan in the Meiji era - Foreign nationals make up about 10% of the population ## “Ensemble Stars!!” character Ritsu Sakuma’s “Kitten Homie” to launch worldwide on Monday, August 10! - Published: 2026-08-10T00:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000008758.000016756.html - anchor: #n1876683 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社アニメイトホールディングス、株式会社フロンティアワークス、Happy Elements K.K Facts: - Monday, August 10, 2026 ## The Story of Jade and The Story of Kunning Palace both lose out! Zhang Linghe's top 10 highest-rated mainland Chinese dramas: The top-ranked series scores 8.2, an unsurpassed ideal that remains hard to beat - Published: 2026-08-10T01:00:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11153895 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3684957-en.html - anchor: #n1876746 A TOP 10 ranking of Chinese dramas starring Zhang Linghe based on ratings. Love Between Fairy and Devil took the crown, outranking Pursuit of Jade and The Story of Kunning Palace. The evolution of his acting and the expansion of his popularity are drawing attention. ## Don't think having a baby will get you a green card? Trump cracks down on birth tourism, invoking immigration law to declare war - Published: 2026-08-10T00:13:12+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11155112 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3684954-en.html - anchor: #n1876747 Former President Trump reintroduced an executive order aimed at restricting birthright citizenship as a measure against “birth tourism.” Despite opposition from the Supreme Court, he is pushing to strengthen immigration policy. ## Foreign Ministry's English blunder! Video of Lin Chia-lung saying “Cornell” gets the subtitles wrong; U.S. lawyer asks: Did the minister review the script first? - Published: 2026-08-09T23:30:39+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11155173 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3684935-en.html - anchor: #n1876622 - Companies mentioned: 台湾光華雑誌 A video by Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs mistranslated Cornell University as Carnegie University, prompting questions about its professionalism. English subtitles misrendered remarks by Minister Lin Chia-lung, and a U.S. lawyer publicly criticized the lapse in review. ## 08/10 “Biomed News Radar” - Global Bio & Investment Monthly - Published: 2026-08-10T01:00:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 環球生技月刊 - Original: https://news.gbimonthly.com/tw/article/show.php?num=89042&range=news - anchor: #n1876841 - Companies mentioned: 藥華、AOP、台康、漢達、HND-039、喬山 Facts: - AOP to pay more than 17 million euros in bills and royalties - Quarterly EPS exceeds 3 yuan ## 08/10 “Biomed News Radar” - Global Bio & Investment Monthly - Published: 2026-08-10T01:00:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 環球生技月刊 - Original: https://news.gbimonthly.com/tw/article/show.php?num=89042 - anchor: #n1876840 - Companies mentioned: 藥華、AOP、台康、漢達、喬山 Facts: - AOP to pay more than 17 million euros in bills and royalties - Quarterly EPS exceeds 3 yuan ## Can poor sleep really affect our quality of life? - Published: 2026-08-10T01:01:32+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 照護線上 - Original: https://www.careonline.com.tw/2026/08/202608100000.html - anchor: #n1876807 ## U.S. stocks rise but get “cheaper”? S&P 500 up 22% as valuation falls, with corporate earnings a major driver - Published: 2026-08-09T23:10:04+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網 - Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6566557 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3684932-en.html - anchor: #n1876562 - Companies mentioned: Amazon、Alphabet、Evercore ISI、Verdence Capital Advisors、Rosenberg Research The S&P 500 rose 22%, but its valuation fell, mainly because corporate earnings grew 50.4%, outpacing stock-price gains. The phenomenon reflects market optimism about future profits, but has also raised concerns about complacency and accounting.