AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-14 21:00–24:00 JST｜Page 2 of 2https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260814-21/index-en-p2.htmlOne 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.en 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！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260814-21/index-en-p2.html#n1975875https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260814-21/index-en-p2.html#n1975875Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.5, “千の星に賭すチップ,” coming soonhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260814-21/index-en-p2.html#n1975787https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260814-21/index-en-p2.html#n1975787Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:16:09 +0900JapanPR TIMES [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https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260814-21/index-en-p2.html#n1975739https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260814-21/index-en-p2.html#n1975739Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:00:38 +0900JapanPR TIMES The “MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026” ceremony is now streaming worldwide on YouTube!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260814-21/index-en-p2.html#n1975743https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260814-21/index-en-p2.html#n1975743Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260814-21/index-en-p2.html#n1975742https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260814-21/index-en-p2.html#n1975742Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [TAC Public Servant Exam Prep] “Night Guidance: Teach Me About Public Service from Scratch!” to be held online on Aug. 22 (Wed)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260814-21/index-en-p2.html#n1975741https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260814-21/index-en-p2.html#n1975741Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260814-21/index-en-p2.html#n1975740https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260814-21/index-en-p2.html#n1975740Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES momoko DOLL 25th anniversary exhibition “Changed ⇔ Unchanged” now underway in Akihabara — showcasing 25 years of history and one-of-a-kind “one-off momoko” dollshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260814-21/index-en-p2.html#n1975662https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260814-21/index-en-p2.html#n1975662Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:47:30 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260814-21/index-en-p2.html#n1976091https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260814-21/index-en-p2.html#n1976091Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:45:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260814-21/index-en-p2.html#n1976092https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260814-21/index-en-p2.html#n1976092Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:16:07 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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 ithttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260814-21/index-en-p2.html#n1976093https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260814-21/index-en-p2.html#n1976093Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:00:34 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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 parthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260814-21/index-en-p2.html#n1975948https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260814-21/index-en-p2.html#n1975948Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:49:18 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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 Februaryhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260814-21/index-en-p2.html#n1975949https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260814-21/index-en-p2.html#n1975949Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:45:47 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 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」https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260814-21/index-en-p2.html#n1975950https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260814-21/index-en-p2.html#n1975950Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:42:25 +0900Taiwan風傳媒立法院 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 overnighthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260814-21/index-en-p2.html#n1975951https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260814-21/index-en-p2.html#n1975951Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:05:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 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 fundinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260814-21/index-en-p2.html#n1975669https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260814-21/index-en-p2.html#n1975669Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:59:18 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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$6.54https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260814-21/index-en-p2.html#n1975670https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260814-21/index-en-p2.html#n1975670Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:47:16 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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》 openshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260814-21/index-en-p2.html#n1975671https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260814-21/index-en-p2.html#n1975671Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:32:02 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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 stationshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260814-21/index-en-p2.html#n1975672https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260814-21/index-en-p2.html#n1975672Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:29:54 +0900Taiwan風傳媒台糖 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”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260814-21/index-en-p2.html#n1975673https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260814-21/index-en-p2.html#n1975673Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:03:56 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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 Q4https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260814-21/index-en-p2.html#n1975674https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260814-21/index-en-p2.html#n1975674Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:00:59 +0900Taiwan風傳媒“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.