# AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-15 06:00–09:00 JST｜Page 2 of 2

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 115 items from 4 sources; Japan, 10 items from 2 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## A Victorious View of History Without Introspection Is a Seed of Threat to Peace: Excerpt from “東亞關聯史” (6)

- Published: 2026-08-15T06:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11154189
- anchor: #n1986722

South Korea has apologized for its actions during the Vietnam War and is pursuing civil society and government initiatives toward historical reconciliation. This is a result of democratization and civic movements, and its significance stands out in comparison with China and Vietnam.

## 特斯拉 Reportedly Partners with SpaceX, Plans to Unveil a “Flying” Electric Sports Car

- Published: 2026-08-15T08:36:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608150012.aspx
- anchor: #n1987212
- Companies mentioned: 特斯拉、SpaceX、法拉利、時代雜誌

Facts:
- 特斯拉’s 1st-generation electric sports car, launched in 2008, already cost about $100,000.
- 特斯拉’s 1st-generation electric sports car, launched in 2008, already cost about $100,000 (about NT$3.2 million).

## Magnitude 7.7 Earthquake Strikes Off Indonesia’s Eastern Coast; Tsunami Warning Issued

- Published: 2026-08-15T08:28:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608150011.aspx
- anchor: #n1987205
- Companies mentioned: 美國地質調查所、印尼氣象氣候暨地球物理局、法新社、路透社

Facts:
- Magnitude 7.7 earthquake
- The quake struck at a depth of just 10 kilometers.
- Magnitudes of 5.6, respectively

## Heat and Drought in Czechia Hamper Mushroom Growth, Threatening to Spoil a National Foraging Tradition

- Published: 2026-08-15T08:28:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608150010.aspx
- anchor: #n1987206
- Companies mentioned: 捷克水文气象局、捷克新闻通讯社、捷克真菌学会

Facts:
- A record low since 1961

## Magnitude 7.6 Earthquake Strikes Off Indonesia at a Depth of 10 Kilometers

- Published: 2026-08-15T07:43:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608150009.aspx
- anchor: #n1987061
- Companies mentioned: 歐洲地中海地震中心（EMSC）

Facts:
- Magnitude 7.6

## U.S. Retail Sales Unexpectedly Fall 0.6% in July, Cooling Consumer Spending May Signal Economic Trouble

- Published: 2026-08-15T07:33:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608150008.aspx
- anchor: #n1987055
- Companies mentioned: アメリカ商務部、密西根大學

Facts:
- July retail sales fell 0.6% from June.
- Consumer prices in July rose 3.4% from a year earlier.

## 川普: After defeating 伊朗, announces 荷莫茲海峽 as 美國 territory

- Published: 2026-08-15T07:16:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608150007.aspx
- anchor: #n1986939
- Companies mentioned: 川普、伊朗、荷莫茲海峽、美國、五角大廈、華盛頓號、林肯號、共和黨、布雷克曼、國會議員、民主黨、侯可

Facts:
- 美國 and 伊朗 signed an interim peace agreement in June.

## U.S. Threatens Greater Economic Pressure on Iran, Sending Oil Prices Higher

- Published: 2026-08-15T07:02:52+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608150006.aspx
- anchor: #n1986928
- Companies mentioned: アメリカ、イラン

Facts:
- New York-traded September West Texas Intermediate futures rose 1.1%.
- Settled at $82.40 a barrel.
- London-traded October Brent crude futures rose 1.7%.
- Settled at $88.52 a barrel.

## Cautious Mood Ahead of the Weekend Sends U.S. Stocks Lower

- Published: 2026-08-15T06:36:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608150005.aspx
- anchor: #n1986793
- Companies mentioned: 道瓊工業指數、標準普爾500指數、那斯達克指數、費城半導體指數

Facts:
- U.S. retail sales fell 0.6% in July.
- 道瓊工業指數 ended down 107.58 points.
- 道瓊工業指數 ended down 107.58 points, or 0.20%.
- Closed at 53732.41 points.
- 標準普爾500指數 fell 13.23 points.
- 標準普爾500指數 fell 13.23 points, or 0.17%.
- Closed at 7785.76 points.
- 那斯達克指數 fell 73.87 points.
- 那斯達克指數 fell 73.87 points, or 0.28%.
- Closed at 26729.16 points.
- 費城半導體指數 fell 38.947 points.
- 費城半導體指數 fell 38.947 points, or 0.31%.
- Closed at 1.

## New product “Hasa-gake Rice Brown Rice Okoshi Don” goes on sale — a crispy snack with traditional flavor

- Published: 2026-08-15T08:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000185595.html
- anchor: #n1987217
- Companies mentioned: うご八かやぶ㐂、秋田県羽後町

Facts:
- Net weight: 60g / 100g
- Price (tax included): 432 yen (60g) / 648 yen (100g)
- On sale from Aug. 16, 2026

## [Hokkaido Frontier League Official Game] KAMIKAWA Shibetsu Samurai Blades home game!

- Published: 2026-08-15T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000059.000128596.html
- anchor: #n1987198
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社あべ養鶏場、戸田建設、きたつむぎ商店、矢内菓子舗、しもかわ観光協会

Facts:
- Regular ticket (purchased at the venue on the day): 1,500 yen (tax included)
- Online ticket: 1,000 yen (tax included)
- ※Online purchases incur a separate system usage fee of 220 yen
- Visitors will receive delicious boiled eggs, a specialty of Abe Poultry Farm, limited to 70 people

## [Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture] “After everyone’s gone to bed, I still don’t want the journey to end.” A guest-only lounge open 24 hours is here. A “place for adults” overlooking the clear waters of the Oto River.

- Published: 2026-08-15T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001096.000045400.html
- anchor: #n1987197
- Companies mentioned: ウッドデザインパーク岡崎、ウッドデザインパーク株式会社

Facts:
- Because it is available 24 hours a day
- Accommodation in all 17 rooms

## Marin Honda, who has decided to return to active competition in ice dance, appears on VOCE’s first solo cover! The VOCE October issue goes on sale Wednesday, Aug. 21!

- Published: 2026-08-15T07:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000008791.000001719.html
- anchor: #n1986937
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社講談社、Luarine、LUNASOL、DERMA LASER、Biodance、VT COSMETICS、アクシージア、Arocell、newtra vc、ONE BY KOSĒ、whomee、キャンメイク、Torriden、クレ・ド・ポー、アルビオン

Facts:
- ￥980
- ￥1100
- 25 years old
- Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2026

## Erina Iwata appears in the VOCE October issue feature “Igari Makeup really is the best!”

- Published: 2026-08-15T07:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000008792.000001719.html
- anchor: #n1986936
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社講談社、LUNASOL、DERMA LASER、Biodance、VT COSMETICS、アクシージア、Arocell、newtra vc、ONE BY KOSĒ、whomee、キャンメイク、Torriden、Luarine、クレ・ド・ポー、アルビオン

Facts:
- ￥980
- ￥1100
- August 21, 2026
- 3g・about 6 uses
- 4g・about 10 days’ worth when used morning and night
- 4ml・about 10–15 uses
- 200ml・about 100 uses
- 14ml・about 4 days’ worth when used morning and night

## The regular-edition cover of the VOCE October issue features actor Suzu Hirose! “Sleep is my top priority” and “I’m stubborn when it comes to food,” etc. A cover beauty feature exploring Hirose’s “graceful beauty”

- Published: 2026-08-15T07:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000008793.000001719.html
- anchor: #n1986935
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社講談社、東宝、LUNASOL、DERMA LASER、Biodance、VT COSMETICS、アクシージア、Arocell、newtra vc、クレ・ド・ポー、アルビオン、ONE BY KOSĒ、whomee、キャンメイク、Torriden、Luarine、VOCE

Facts:
- ￥980
- ￥1100
- October 2026 issue
- Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2026

## Neru Nagahama shows off the season’s autumn makeup in the VOCE October issue feature “Mochi-like matte on cheeks and lips.”

- Published: 2026-08-15T07:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000008795.000001719.html
- anchor: #n1986934
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社講談社、LUNASOL、DERMA LASER、Biodance、VT COSMETICS、アクシージア、Arocell、newtra vc、ONE BY KOSĒ、whomee、キャンメイク、Torriden、Luarine（ルアリン）、クレ・ド・ポー、アルビオン

Facts:
- ￥980
- ￥1100
- Release date: Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2026

## Nvidia Holds About $21 Billion in SpaceX Equity, Stake’s Market Value Has Slid to $17.2 Billion

- Published: 2026-08-15T08:00:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6577792
- anchor: #n1987068
- Companies mentioned: SpaceX、Intel、Alphabet、xAI

It has emerged that the market value of NVIDIA's SpaceX shares fell from $21 billion to $17.2 billion. The indirect investment was made through an investment in xAI, making it a significant investment trend that symbolizes the convergence of AI and space development.

## Precious Metals Wrap: Inflation Data Bolster Expectations That Fed Will Hold Steady, Gold Posts Weekly Gain

- Published: 2026-08-15T07:52:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6577051
- anchor: #n1987069
- Companies mentioned: American Gold Exchange、ドイツ商業銀行、芝商所(CME)

U.S. inflation data came in as expected, strengthening expectations that the Federal Reserve would hold off on raising interest rates and lifting gold prices for the week. A weaker dollar and geopolitical risks also provided support.

## U.S. to Use “Unprecedented” Economic Measures Against Iran; Washington Carrier to Replace Lincoln After More Than 250 Days on Deployment

- Published: 2026-08-15T07:40:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6577787
- anchor: #n1987070

The United States declared “unprecedented” economic isolation of Iran and a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The Washington aircraft carrier deployed to the Middle East in place of the Lincoln, and military tensions continue.

## AI Chip Financing Risk Concerns Hit Broadcom, Shares Plunge Nearly 6%, Market Value Falls Below $1.9 Trillion

- Published: 2026-08-15T07:30:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6577617
- anchor: #n1987071
- Companies mentioned: 米国銀行（Bank of America）、ロイター（Reuters）

Broadcom shares plunged 5.94% amid concerns about lending risks related to AI chips. Debt on a customer lending platform could reach $370 billion by 2029, and Broadcom guarantees some lease payments.

## U.S. Stocks Wrap: Rate-Hike Fears Ease, Investors Take Profits; S&P Ends Lower but Posts Three Straight Weekly Gains

- Published: 2026-08-15T07:19:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6577614
- anchor: #n1987072
- Companies mentioned: Meta、Apple、Alphabet、Microsoft、Amazon、AMD、Broadcom、NVIDIA、Applied Materials、Qualcomm、Micron、Western Digital、SanDisk、Seagate、SK Hynix、TSMC、ASE、UMC、Chunghwa Telecom、Reddit、Unusual Machines、Red Cat、AeroVironment、Cisco、JPMorgan、HSBC、S&P Dow Jones Indices

Weak U.S. economic indicators eased concerns about Federal Reserve interest rate hikes, and the S&P 500 rose for 3 consecutive weeks. Major indexes fell as investors took profits, but signs of an economic slowdown are drawing attention.

## New York FX Wrap: Dollar Slips as Rate-Cut Bets Grow, but Ends Two-Week Losing Streak This Week

- Published: 2026-08-15T07:05:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6577437
- anchor: #n1987073
- Companies mentioned: Fifth Third Commercial Bank、CME Group

The U.S. dollar fell on weak economic data and expectations of interest rate cuts, but geopolitical risks in the Middle East stoked safe-haven demand and prevented a weekly decline. The currency market is focused on the Federal Reserve's policy outlook.

## [A Cat’s Maxim] Take care in summer! The unexpected costs of flying

- Published: 2026-08-15T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | m3.com
- Original: https://www.m3.com/lifestyle/1352152
- anchor: #n1987025

## [Manga] A medical emergency at the summer festival!? What did Director 鈴木 treat…

- Published: 2026-08-15T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | m3.com
- Original: https://www.m3.com/lifestyle/1349681
- anchor: #n1987024
- Companies mentioned: 鈴木

## Doctors’ ideal boss: veterans and younger doctors see it differently. Some are cautionary examples, too…

- Published: 2026-08-15T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | m3.com
- Original: https://www.m3.com/lifestyle/1345183
- anchor: #n1987023
- Companies mentioned: m3.com

Facts:
- 2,512 m3.com physician members