AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-15 00:00–03:00 JSThttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-00/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 24 items from 5 sources; Japan, 5 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en What should you do if you don't want to wear a condom? Doctor debunks 5 major contraception myths and reveals the 1 most effective way to prevent pregnancyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-00/index-en.html#n1981042https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-00/index-en.html#n1981042Sat, 15 Aug 2026 01:05:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Physician Chang Ying-chieh explained 5 misconceptions about contraception on social media, stressing the importance of using and storing condoms correctly. Misconceptions can increase the risk of contraceptive failure and sexually transmitted infections, prompting calls for greater awareness. Luffy wants to become the Pirate King in One Piece—but were there really pirates in Taiwan? The Taiwan Strait was even more chaotic than the manga 400 years agohttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-00/index-en.html#n1976456https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-00/index-en.html#n1976456Sat, 15 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒400 years ago, the Taiwan Strait was a strategic hub where armed merchants, pirates and foreign powers vied for influence. Zheng Zhilong and Li Dan competed for maritime supremacy as trade and military force intersected. Which stocks weathered Taiwan's market volatility best? Ranking of 40 ETFs by recovery rate released; Ruan Mu-hua marvels that 3 topped 100%https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-00/index-en.html#n1976457https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-00/index-en.html#n1976457Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:39:50 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan's stock market swung sharply in July. Financial expert Ruan Mu-hua analyzed recovery rates for 40 ETFs, finding that high-dividend funds had shallower declines and rebounded faster, while semiconductor funds fell further and recovered more slowly. Downside protection is key. Investment strategies should prioritize stop-loss and take-profit levels. Kim Seon-ho appears in Taipei as a phone brand ambassador, boasts of his photography skills: “I even have to take a picture of bubble tea to remember it”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-00/index-en.html#n1976458https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-00/index-en.html#n1976458Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:29:55 +0900Taiwan風傳媒South Korean actor Kim Seon-ho visited Taiwan as a mobile phone brand ambassador, attended a press conference and shared moments from his life in Taiwan, projecting an approachable image and boosting the brand's visibility. Trump imposes drone tariffs! Taiwan gets a 15% rate without stacking; Executive Yuan says exports to the U.S. could expandhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-00/index-en.html#n1976459https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-00/index-en.html#n1976459Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:17:24 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The United States has introduced new tariffs on drones, with Taiwan receiving a preferential rate of 15%. The Executive Yuan called this an opportunity to maintain export competitiveness and expand markets. NT$48 billion cut from the general budget, a reduction of 1.689%; Fu Kun-chi says he has “given everything”: Lai Ching-te should appreciate Han Kuo-yu's goodwillhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-00/index-en.html#n1976332https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-00/index-en.html#n1976332Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:25:42 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Legislative Yuan passed the 2026 general budget, cutting NT$48 billion. Fu Kun-chi said the opposition had shown goodwill and urged the Lai Ching-te government to respect the legislature's decisions and implement legislation on military and police affairs and people's livelihoods. What gives Uganda the right to seize Taiwanese passports? Hsieh Chin-ho mocks the “small economy”: Taiwan's world No. 22 ranking gives it confidencehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-00/index-en.html#n1976333https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-00/index-en.html#n1976333Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:20:56 +0900Taiwan風傳媒After Uganda seized Taiwanese citizens’ passports and demanded they enter using Chinese passports, Hsieh Chin-ho stressed Taiwan’s economic strength, ranking 22nd in the world. The Foreign Ministry has also adopted an increasingly firm stance. Lai Jui-lung pushes for southward extension of Taiwan Route 39 to Renwu! NT$46.3 billion project aims for full opening by year 121https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-00/index-en.html#n1976334https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-00/index-en.html#n1976334Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:19:06 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Legislator Lai Jui-lung is pushing to extend Taiwan Route 39 south to Renwu and seeking NT$46.3 billion in funding, with the goal of opening the route in 2032. The project aims to ease traffic pressure in southern Taiwan's technology corridor and strengthen regional connections. 三星Galaxy Z Fold8在台開賣！預購狂增3成，金宣虎站台揭秘「AI手機」新玩法https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-00/index-en.html#n1976335https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-00/index-en.html#n1976335Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:14:56 +0900Taiwan風傳媒三星在台灣推出Galaxy Z Fold8系列摺疊手機，預購成長逾三成，並邀請金宣虎站台，強化AI與生態圈布局，顯示高階市場需求穩健。 民眾黨 gets only 1 of its 3 referendums passed; Chen Chih-han says Blue and Green parties are “unreliable”: Small parties lack power and will eventually be wiped outhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-00/index-en.html#n1976336https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-00/index-en.html#n1976336Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:13:02 +0900Taiwan風傳媒民眾黨 put forward 3 referendum proposals, but only the one on traffic fines passed. Chen Chih-han criticized the Blue and Green parties for breaking their word, saying smaller parties lack the seats to advance reforms and face threats to their survival. Most European stocks fall amid Middle East war and uncertainty over U.S. economic outlookhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-00/index-en.html#n1981103https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-00/index-en.html#n1981103Sat, 15 Aug 2026 02:08:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA France's assisted dying bill ruled constitutional by constitutional body, but some provisions need clarificationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-00/index-en.html#n1976395https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-00/index-en.html#n1976395Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:37:31 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Macron's plan to ban social media for children under 15 rejected by France's Constitutional Councilhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-00/index-en.html#n1976392https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-00/index-en.html#n1976392Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:02:28 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 麻油車's premium cold-pressed camellia oil exceeds benzo[a]pyrene limit; Taipei orders preventive removal from shelveshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-00/index-en.html#n1976330https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-00/index-en.html#n1976330Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:57:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA After China-Japan standoff, Chinese coast guard vessels again enter waters around the Diaoyutai Islandshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-00/index-en.html#n1976331https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-00/index-en.html#n1976331Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:55:21 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taipei juvenile detention center's summer camp fosters personal growth and hopes society will give young people a chancehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-00/index-en.html#n1976267https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-00/index-en.html#n1976267Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:54:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 政院：立院7項非理性刪凍總預算 衝擊政府正常運作https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-00/index-en.html#n1976268https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-00/index-en.html#n1976268Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:52:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Trump administration strikes again! U.S. demands EU dismantle sustainability rules and other non-tariff barriershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-00/index-en.html#n1980982https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-00/index-en.html#n1980982Sat, 15 Aug 2026 02:00:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The United States has urged the EU to remove nontariff barriers, including the CSDDD, CSRD and CBAM. The EU has refused to relinquish its regulatory sovereignty, and trade friction is shifting from tariffs to nontariff measures. This is an important development in international trade. Risks lurk beneath U.S. stock rally! VIX hits lows, signaling excessive optimism; experts warn a steeper selloff may follow the calmhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-00/index-en.html#n1976396https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-00/index-en.html#n1976396Sat, 15 Aug 2026 01:00:31 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網As U.S. stocks hit historic highs, the VIX and SKEW indexes have fallen, highlighting investor optimism. Experts warn of the risk of a sharp decline after this period of calm, raising concerns about an overheated market. Inflation anxiety rises again! U.S. consumer confidence falls to 51 in August, 1-year inflation expectations climb to 4.3%https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-00/index-en.html#n1976397https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-00/index-en.html#n1976397Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:30:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The U.S. consumer confidence index fell in August for the first time in 3 months, reigniting inflation concerns. Rising living costs and stagnant wages are adding to household anxiety, making this an important development. Where will the 500 billion dollars come from? Jensen Huang approaches Goldman Sachs as AI backers are sought worldwidehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-00/index-en.html#n1976269https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-00/index-en.html#n1976269Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Nvidia is advancing a $500 billion AI infrastructure financing plan with Goldman Sachs, Blackstone, Apollo and others. CEO Jensen Huang personally approached Goldman Sachs, and a new model led by a financial alliance is drawing attention. Fed may no longer raise rates! Global funds flow into stock and bond funds; equity funds attract inflows for 12 straight weekshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-00/index-en.html#n1976270https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-00/index-en.html#n1976270Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:30:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Amid easing U.S. inflation and strong corporate earnings, expectations of Fed rate hikes have receded. As a result, funds continue to flow into global equity and bond funds. This indicates a recovery in investor confidence and is a positive signal for the broader market. Inbound marketing firm 株式会社MILOKU launches multi-platform social media management services using TikTok, with a “fully performance-based” fee structure: pay 0 yen if there are no resultshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-00/index-en.html#n1981102https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-00/index-en.html#n1981102Sat, 15 Aug 2026 02:09:52 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Free admission] [Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026] “Edo Yoi Festival” to be held at Nishikasai Elementary School!!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-00/index-en.html#n1976559https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-00/index-en.html#n1976559Sat, 15 Aug 2026 01:25:53 +0900JapanPR TIMES The 29th installment of “Forbes Georgia’s 100 Richest,” discussed by Hiroshi Yamanaka of 少数株ドットコム: Irakli Burdiladze, a former bank CFO who brought financial discipline to his role as co-managing partner of ホワイト・スクエアhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-00/index-en.html#n1976394https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-00/index-en.html#n1976394Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [にじさんじ] 赤城ウェン’s 1st digital single “〜↑↑ -KARAAGE-” to be released digitally on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-00/index-en.html#n1976393https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-00/index-en.html#n1976393Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Limited-edition collaboration launches] みか@ライスペーパーネキ × Field Partner Salt Vitamin Jellyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-00/index-en.html#n1976329https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-00/index-en.html#n1976329Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:45:41 +0900JapanPR TIMES Does gestational diabetes go away after childbirth? Exploring potential health links after pregnancyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-00/index-en.html#n1976516https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-00/index-en.html#n1976516Sat, 15 Aug 2026 01:01:13 +0900Taiwan照護線上 Aug. 15: Don't shortchange yourself - Heho Healthhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-00/index-en.html#n1976565https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-00/index-en.html#n1976565Sat, 15 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0900TaiwanHeho健康