AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-11 15:00–18:00 JST｜Page 7 of 7https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260811-15/index-en-p7.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 571 items from 7 sources; Japan, 49 items from 2 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en Just 3 days into his presidency, he faces a devastating test of his leadership! Colombia hit by a 7.4 earthquake, leaving at least 132 dead and 480 injuredhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260811-15/index-en-p7.html#n1894657https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260811-15/index-en-p7.html#n1894657Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:50:11 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Colombia, leaving at least 132 dead and 480 injured. The new president faced a major disaster just 3 days after taking office, and a state of disaster was declared nationwide. Corning tableware’s AI plate-design contest launches; the century-old brand offers 2 prizes, with a top award of 100,000, and winning designs could reach dining tables across the countryhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260811-15/index-en-p7.html#n1894658https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260811-15/index-en-p7.html#n1894658Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:45:05 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Corning tableware is holding an AI plate-design contest for the public for the first time. The top prize is 100,000, and winning designs may be mass-produced and brought to market, advancing a co-creation model between the brand and consumers. Land Bank retirement trust safeguards a happy futurehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260811-15/index-en-p7.html#n1894659https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260811-15/index-en-p7.html#n1894659Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:40:32 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Land Bank ranked second in the 114 annual retirement trust evaluation, earning recognition for its innovative services and asset-management plans for older adults and strengthening its leading position in the trust sector. Legislative Yuan plans major cuts to Public Television Service and TaiwanPlus budgets; U.S. think tank warns Taiwan’s international voice could be affectedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260811-15/index-en-p7.html#n1894660https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260811-15/index-en-p7.html#n1894660Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:34:28 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Plans by the Legislative Yuan to sharply cut TaiwanPlus’s budget have drawn international attention. Think tanks and media figures in the United States, Japan, Europe and other countries warn that the move would weaken Taiwan’s international voice and hinder the promotion of democratic values. China applying pressure behind the scenes? 4 African countries have restricted entry for Taiwanese travelers this year; Foreign Ministry: Actively pursuing talkshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260811-15/index-en-p7.html#n1894661https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260811-15/index-en-p7.html#n1894661Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:32:49 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Cameroon, Kenya, Morocco and Uganda have successively imposed visa and entry restrictions on Taiwanese travelers this year. Taiwan’s Foreign Ministry believes China may be applying pressure behind the scenes and has begun talks. The measures affect Taiwan’s international space and its citizens’ right to travel. Did the vaccine broker who swindled Tzu Chi out of 1 billion once set his sights on 鴻海? He spots 1 red flag in the indictment; Terry Gou saw through him and firmly refusedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260811-15/index-en-p7.html#n1894662https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260811-15/index-en-p7.html#n1894662Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:23:59 +0900Taiwan風傳媒During the pandemic, the Tzu Chi Foundation hired an agent to procure BNT vaccines and was defrauded after paying more than NT$1 billion in fees. The indictment revealed that the same broker had tried to approach 鴻海 founder Terry Gou, but Gou refused because the broker’s identity could not be verified, successfully avoiding the scam. Is 台積電 setting up a new 1.4-nanometer plant? The story behind this city’s refusal; she reveals the stock was only 500 at the time: directly costing it hundreds of billionshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260811-15/index-en-p7.html#n1894663https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260811-15/index-en-p7.html#n1894663Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:21:06 +0900Taiwan風傳媒台積電 may return to the third phase of Longtan Science Park in Taoyuan. The area had previously opposed its arrival over land expropriation disputes. The stock price was only NT$500 at the time and has now surpassed NT$2,400, underscoring how local decisions can affect economic gains. Debunking the myth of the “authoritarian advantage”! The Economist cover story: AI’s unemployment shock is testing the resilience of the Chinese Communist Party’s rulehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260811-15/index-en-p7.html#n1894664https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260811-15/index-en-p7.html#n1894664Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:20:54 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Economist notes that while AI is helping China improve efficiency, the resulting job losses and social unrest are testing the stability of the Chinese Communist Party regime. An authoritarian system may not necessarily be able to respond effectively to the impact of AI. 2026 air defense drills begin today, 8/11! See areas with reduced internet speeds and traffic control times across 17 counties and cities in Taiwan; violations can bring fines of up to NT$150,000https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260811-15/index-en-p7.html#n1894665https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260811-15/index-en-p7.html#n1894665Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:17:06 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan’s 2026 air defense drills are being transformed into “urban resilience air defense drills.” For the first time, mobile internet speeds will be reduced in central and northern Taiwan. Violators of vehicle and pedestrian traffic controls face fines of up to NT$150,000, as the drills emphasize greater public defense awareness and preparations for communications backup. Didn’t choose 大金 or 日立 for the air conditioner! Insiders switched to 1 brand for noticeable energy savings and fast, quiet cooling: it’s so reliable it hasn’t broken down in 10 yearshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260811-15/index-en-p7.html#n1894666https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260811-15/index-en-p7.html#n1894666Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:05:02 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A homeowner renovating their residence posted about odors from an old air conditioner, prompting many users and professional technicians to recommend 三菱重工 units for their energy efficiency, quiet operation, durability and stable temperature control, making them a top choice among knowledgeable consumers. Labcorp BRAF companion diagnostic receives FDA approval, targeting treatment of advanced melanoma - Global Bio & Pharma Monthlyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260811-15/index-en-p7.html#n1896927https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260811-15/index-en-p7.html#n1896927Tue, 11 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan環球生技月刊 Jazz spends another $1.32 billion to expand its epilepsy portfolio! Acquires Actio to obtain a new KCNT1+ drug for rare diseases - Global Bio & Pharma Monthlyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260811-15/index-en-p7.html#n1894775https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260811-15/index-en-p7.html#n1894775Tue, 11 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan環球生技月刊 Jazz spends another $1.32 billion to expand its epilepsy portfolio! Acquires Actio to obtain a new KCNT1+ drug for rare diseases - Global Bio & Pharma Monthlyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260811-15/index-en-p7.html#n1894774https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260811-15/index-en-p7.html#n1894774Tue, 11 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan環球生技月刊 Flu cases rise, with 12 new deaths and 70 severe cases! This virus type is the most prevalent - Heho Healthhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260811-15/index-en-p7.html#n1896935https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260811-15/index-en-p7.html#n1896935Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0900TaiwanHeho健康 新冠疫情攀高點，新增 14 死、72 重症！疾管署撥配 3.7 萬劑疫苗，快去打 - Heho健康https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260811-15/index-en-p7.html#n1896936https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260811-15/index-en-p7.html#n1896936Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:58:10 +0900TaiwanHeho健康 Are Sanfu patches an important adjunct therapy for immune regulation and allergy relief? A Chinese medicine practitioner reveals the scientific evidence and application recommendations - Heho健康https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260811-15/index-en-p7.html#n1894779https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260811-15/index-en-p7.html#n1894779Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0900TaiwanHeho健康 Doctors deeply concerned about extreme heat, saying “medical professionals themselves are collapsing”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260811-15/index-en-p7.html#n1894791https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260811-15/index-en-p7.html#n1894791Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japanm3.com New mayor’s plan to strengthen emergency care at a loss-making municipal hospital - Interview with Koji Inagaki, mayor of 町田市 ◆Vol.2https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260811-15/index-en-p7.html#n1894790https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260811-15/index-en-p7.html#n1894790Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japanm3.com Niigata Prefecture is where physicians are most concerned about a collapse of the medical systemhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260811-15/index-en-p7.html#n1894789https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260811-15/index-en-p7.html#n1894789Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japanm3.com Is a child’s poor sleep about more than just being “fussy”? Unpacking the crucial effects of sleep on child developmenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260811-15/index-en-p7.html#n1896896https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260811-15/index-en-p7.html#n1896896Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:01:30 +0900Taiwan照護線上