# AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-14 21:00–24:00 JST｜Page 2 of 2

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 106 items from 4 sources; Japan, 15 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## にじさんじから「今宵、××と夢を見る。 1st Anniversary」グッズが登場！2026年8月15日(土)18時から販売開始！

- Published: 2026-08-14T21:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001592.000030865.html
- anchor: #n1975875
- Companies mentioned: にじさんじ、ANYCOLOR株式会社、今宵、××と夢を見る。

Facts:
- Sales begin at 18:00 on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026
- 13 types in total
- Price: 1,900 yen each (tax included)
- Price: ¥1,300 each, including tax
- ・Price: 350 yen (tax included)
- ・Price: 1,800 yen each (tax included)
- Price: ¥4,500, including tax
- Price: ¥3,800 each, including tax
- Price: ¥3,500 each, including tax
- ・Price: ¥2,200 each (tax included)
- Price: ¥1,200 each, including tax
- ・Price: 2,500 yen each (tax included)
- Price: ¥3,000, including tax

## Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.5, “千の星に賭すチップ,” coming soon

- Published: 2026-08-14T21:16:09+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000437.000096124.html
- anchor: #n1975787
- Companies mentioned: HoYoverse、スターピースカンパニー、スターピースエンターテインメント、水月雨（MOONDROP）、ハタ鉱泉ラムネ、まねきねこ、JOYSOUND、ゼンレスゾーンゼロ、COGNOSPHERE

Facts:
- Announced that it will be released on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026
- Downloads across all platforms have officially surpassed 150 million

## [Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture] Continue your summer of indoor BBQ at your next travel destination. Customers receive a “20% OFF accommodation coupon” | ウッドデザインパーク野並店

- Published: 2026-08-14T21:00:38+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001116.000045400.html
- anchor: #n1975739
- Companies mentioned: ウッドデザインパーク株式会社、ウッドデザインパーク野並店、ウッドデザインパーク岡崎、ウッドデザインパークいちのみや-紡-

Facts:
- 20% OFF accommodation coupon
- During August 2026
- Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
- Sunday, Feb. 28, 2027

## The “MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026” ceremony is now streaming worldwide on YouTube!

- Published: 2026-08-14T21:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000066.000151661.html
- anchor: #n1975743
- Companies mentioned: MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 実行委員会、YouTube、Lemino、日本レコード協会、日本音楽事業者協会、日本音楽制作者連盟、日本音楽出版社協会、コンサートプロモーターズ協会、経済産業省、文化庁、日本貿易振興機構（ジェトロ）、東京都、江東区、渋谷区、国際交流基金、一般社団法人東京臨海副都心まちづくり協議会、トヨタグループ、FRUITS ZIPPER、Fujii Kaze、HANA、M!LK、MISAMO、Mrs. GREEN APPLE、Sam Smith、サカナクション、東京スカパラダイスオーケストラ、LiSA、TAKUMA（10-FEET）、アイナ・ジ・エンド、羊文学、米津玄師、Cup of Joe（フィリピン）、Hindia（インドネシア）、STUTS（feat. Kohjiya, Hana Hope)、THE SPELLBOUND × BOOM BOOM SATELLITES、上原ひろみ

Facts:
- The awards ceremony held on June 13, 2026
- Winners across all 78 categories have been selected
- Voting by 5,000 music industry professionals, including artists

## Key visual and PV unveiled for 『新テニスの王子様 U-17 WORLD CUP 決勝メンバー決定戦』! More additional cast members for the Spain team announced!

- Published: 2026-08-14T21:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000201.000127482.html
- anchor: #n1975742
- Companies mentioned: テレビ東京、集英社、テレ東、テレビ大阪、テレビ愛知、ネルケプランニング、M.S.C、NAS、新テニスの王子様プロジェクト、ARTE MUKUO、Assez Finaud Fabric.、神南スタジオ、FEEL MEE UNIT

Facts:
- Starting Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026
- 24:00 midnight
- 25:35
- 25:30

## [TAC Public Servant Exam Prep] “Night Guidance: Teach Me About Public Service from Scratch!” to be held online on Aug. 22 (Wed)

- Published: 2026-08-14T21:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002706.000021078.html
- anchor: #n1975741
- Companies mentioned: TAC株式会社、TAC公務員講座、TAC名古屋校

Facts:
- Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, 20:00–21:00
- 20:00
- 21:00

## MAN WITH A MISSION to release new single 『Firestarter』 on Oct. 28, its first in about 5 years! One-man tours also set for Tokyo and Osaka!

- Published: 2026-08-14T21:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004965.000013546.html
- anchor: #n1975740
- Companies mentioned: MAN WITH A MISSION、セレッソ大阪、モンスターエナジー、藁にもすがる獣たち、鈴鹿央士

Facts:
- First pressing limited edition (CD + DVD): ¥2,500
- Standard edition (CD only): ¥1,500
- A total of 4 tracks are planned

## momoko DOLL 25th anniversary exhibition “Changed ⇔ Unchanged” now underway in Akihabara — showcasing 25 years of history and one-of-a-kind “one-off momoko” dolls

- Published: 2026-08-14T20:47:30+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000034797.html
- anchor: #n1975662
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ペットワークス、Supreme、KID BLUE、Shirley Temple、FINAL HOME、株式会社セキグチ、株式会社アゾンインターナショナル

Facts:
- 25th anniversary
- Debuted in 2001
- 25th anniversary in 2026
- About 27 cm

## 國內滯銷、海外大賣？中國車廠出口量爆增八成，比亞迪靠歐洲訂單止血

- Published: 2026-08-14T22:45:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11156706
- anchor: #n1976091
- Companies mentioned: 比亞迪、吉利、奇瑞、豐田、福斯、Automobility、Counterpoint Research、HSBC

China’s auto industry is rapidly expanding overseas, while weak consumer demand and a price war at home have created a crisis of overcapacity. Automakers such as BYD are relying on overseas orders to stem losses, and Chinese carmakers have significantly increased their market share in Europe. The shift is expected to reshape the global auto market in the future.

## KMT reverses course and clears drone budget; defense stocks rally; Chen Hui-wen calls for lawmakers to be investigated: “If they traded on inside information, execute them”

- Published: 2026-08-14T22:16:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11156699
- anchor: #n1976092

The KMT caucus announced on the 14th that it had approved the entire NT$63.4 billion drone budget, triggering a rally in defense stocks. Media personality Chen Hui-wen questioned whether lawmakers may have traded on inside information and called on investigators to conduct a thorough probe.

## Han Kuang Exercise》10 days and 9 nights of drills conclude; Kuo Li-hsiung: Strengthening preparedness is not about seeking war, but deterring it

- Published: 2026-08-14T22:00:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11156700
- anchor: #n1976093

Taiwan's Han Kuang No. 42 live-fire military exercise concluded after 10 days, with Defense Minister Wellington Koo evaluating its results. He stressed that strengthening combat capabilities is aimed at deterring war.

## New book 《Little Stories of Veteran Heroes of the 823 Battle》 released, featuring firsthand accounts from 24 veterans who took part

- Published: 2026-08-14T21:49:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11156701
- anchor: #n1975948
- Companies mentioned: 中華民國八二三戰役戰友總會、財団法人榮眷基金会

中華民國八二三戰役戰友總會 published a new book, “Short Stories of Veteran Heroes of the 823 Battle,” featuring the experiences of 24 battle veterans. The book aims to pass on the memory of the war to future generations and pay tribute to the heroes.

## Eating dog meat during 三伏天 becomes history! South Korea bans the consumption of dogs, with slaughter and sales to be fully prohibited next February

- Published: 2026-08-14T21:45:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11156697
- anchor: #n1975949

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## 總預算三讀！韓國瑜邊笑邊搖頭：行政院長絕不可「不副署、不執行」

- Published: 2026-08-14T21:42:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11156698
- anchor: #n1975950
- Companies mentioned: 行政院、立法院

立法院 passed amendments to the 115 fiscal-year central government general budget bill after its third reading. Speaker Han Kuo-yu stressed to the head of 行政院 the need to comply with the law and underscored the importance of democratic constitutional government.

## 百萬 retail investors become “韭菜”! South Korea’s stock market plunges in July, wiping out young people’s startup and wedding funds overnight

- Published: 2026-08-14T21:05:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11156696
- anchor: #n1975951
- Companies mentioned: BNY Mellon、Societe Generale、SK Hynix、Nvidia

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## 2026 budget passes at 三讀! Oversight body budget cut by 1.1億; Cho Jung-tai’s salary frozen through year-end; Lai Ching-te loses this funding

- Published: 2026-08-14T20:59:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11156695
- anchor: #n1975669

Taiwan's Legislative Yuan passed the 2026 central government budget bill after its third reading. The Control Yuan's budget was cut by 110 million yen, and Premier Cho Jung-tai's salary was also frozen. The move comes amid conflict between the ruling and opposition parties.

## Stocks and bonds both take a hit: Fubon Life posts a loss of NT$7.6 billion in July, Fubon Financial loses NT$1.7 billion; cumulative EPS reaches NT$6.54

- Published: 2026-08-14T20:47:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11156694
- anchor: #n1975670
- Companies mentioned: 富邦人壽、台北富邦銀行、富邦證券、富邦產險、富邦投信

Fubon Financial posted a monthly loss in July as stock and bond markets fell, but its cumulative earnings for the first 7 months remained the highest among financial holding companies. EPS reached NT$6.54, reflecting an overall solid financial position.

## National Library of Public Information and 玉山 jointly launch a picture-book creation workshop; e-book exhibition 《Climbing the Mountain of Emotions Through Picture Books》 opens

- Published: 2026-08-14T20:32:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11156693
- anchor: #n1975671
- Companies mentioned: 国立公共資訊図書館、玉山文教基金會、四也出版、遠流出版

国立公共資訊図書館 and 玉山文教基金會 will jointly hold a picture-book creation workshop in 2026 and also stage an e-book exhibition to mark their 10th anniversary. The events will promote in-depth creative work that combines real-world exploration and psychological education.

## Anti-bribery campaign “gets off to a successful start”! 台糖 plays campaign videos simultaneously at 73 gas stations

- Published: 2026-08-14T20:29:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11156692
- anchor: #n1975672
- Companies mentioned: 台糖

台糖 joined forces with the Kaohsiung District Prosecutors Office and other organizations to play anti-bribery campaign videos simultaneously at 73 gas stations across Taiwan, strengthening electoral integrity. The initiative demonstrates corporate social responsibility and a commitment to public-private collaboration.

## Cho Jung-tai’s salary and special allowance gone! Frozen amount approved at 立法院’s 三讀 vote revealed; Weng Hsiao-ling: “It was generous not to cut it all”

- Published: 2026-08-14T20:03:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11156679
- anchor: #n1975673

The Legislative Yuan froze 4 months of Premier Cho Jung-tai's salary. The Kuomintang proposed the measure, citing reasons including the failure to budget for military personnel's salaries, and it was passed. Political divisions are deepening.

## CPO moves toward open standards! Lightmatter joins Dell, Qualcomm, Alchip, Hon Hai and 19 other companies; OCP’s first specifications due in Q4

- Published: 2026-08-14T20:00:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11156688
- anchor: #n1975674
- Companies mentioned: Lightmatter、Dell Technologies、Qualcomm、Celestica、Flex、Foxconn Interconnect Technology、GUC、Hefei Computer、Keysight Technologies、QCT

“Open Silicon Photonics for AI Systems,” led by Lightmatter, was elevated to an official OCP working group, with 19 companies participating. The group plans to announce its first standards in Q4 as it works to build an open architecture for CPO.