AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-16 18:00–21:00 JSThttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 50 items from 3 sources; Japan, 16 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en 巴菲特's Berkshire Hathaway increases its stake in Alphabet, making it its third-largest holdinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016744https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016744Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:17:59 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Former British diplomat analyzes Xi Jinping's plan to attack Taiwan, says it would be extremely difficult and riskyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016741https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016741Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:12:57 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Falling birthrate takes toll: China had nearly 220,000 fewer kindergarten teachers in 2025https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016742https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016742Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:11:55 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Rakuten Monkeys' foreign-player duo shows promise; Dawesheng has yet to drive in a run, but manager Tseng is not worriedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016743https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016743Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:10:53 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 台中刑大偵查副隊長疑酒駕拒測 拔官調職後續調查從重嚴懲https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016737https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016737Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:05:50 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 北市刑大科偵隊長涉洩密 北檢聲押禁見獲准https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016738https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016738Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:04:48 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Chinese visitors down 56%, but Japan tourism remains strong as travelers from Taiwan, South Korea, Europe and the U.S. fill the gaphttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016736https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016736Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:01:46 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Lin Tzu-wei drives in 2 runs with 2 hits to help the Rakuten Monkeys beat the Dragons and snap their losing streakhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016675https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016675Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:57:44 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taiwanese girl group HUR+ to throw first pitch for the Lions; captain Li Shan-zhen's father was a national little league playerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016610https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016610Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:38:42 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Heavy rain triggers deadly flooding in Spain, leaving 2 dead and 2 injured; 7 regions under yellow alerthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016609https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016609Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:30:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 浪花兄弟 take part in Pingtung City celebrity talks and performances, thanking 周杰倫 for giving them the chance to pursue their dreamshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016545https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016545Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:27:37 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Rising U.S. prices concern voters as 川普's promise from 2 years ago faces renewed scrutinyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016546https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016546Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:25:35 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 毒駕男雪隧開車左右搖擺 警方攔查送辦https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016500https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016500Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:17:33 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 台塑石化 leaves gasoline and diesel prices unchangedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016501https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016501Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:16:31 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Support group for dentist Shen Po-yang established; Hsiao Bi-khim says he has 4 qualities needed in a capital city mayorhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016499https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016499Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:10:29 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA CPBL game between the Hawks and Brothers at Taichung Intercontinental postponed due to rain; makeup game set for 10/4 at the same venuehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016497https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016497Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:01:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA SK divorce case: Choi Tae-won appeals, seeking to pay his settlement with cash and shareshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016498https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016498Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:59:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 卡達 denies detaining 伊朗 pilots, says it has contacted Tehranhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016434https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016434Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:59:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Don't ignore varicose veins: 4 ways to protect your legs and avoid blood clotshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016435https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016435Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:56:20 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Japan launches Mars moon probe, potentially revealing the origins of Phobos and other moons for the first timehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016436https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016436Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:56:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Ho Hsin-chun criticizes Chiang Chi-chen for only verbally supporting the drone industry; Chiang says Taichung should lead its developmenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016372https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016372Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:51:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Wildfires threaten the world as Canada's firefighting powerhouse becomes a hot commodityhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016371https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016371Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:43:13 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAWildfires around the world have driven a surge in demand for Canada's Canadair firefighting planes. Constrained by hand-built production, deliveries are booked through 2033, and De Havilland is seeking a large government order to expand production. A broad low-pressure system will affect the area for a week; moisture will peak on the 17th, bringing a risk of localized heavy rain south of Yunlinhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016368https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016368Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:37:11 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Indonesia kills at least 51; a look back at the country's deadliest quakes in the past decadehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016365https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016365Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:19:09 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 車長3年2次酒駕 台鐵：隱匿不報將懲處https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016366https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016366Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:17:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 孫易磊連2天中繼登板 投1局3上3下仍飆速156公里https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016359https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016359Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:03:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Heavy-rain warnings for Miaoli and Taichung; localized downpours south of New Taipei, in eastern Taiwan and in the Yilan mountainshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016360https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016360Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:02:37 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taoyuan proposes 3 major measures for green, coexisting buildings, to take effect in 116https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016298https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016298Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:56:35 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Israeli settlers seize land in the West Bank; Palestinian families say they were attackedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016235https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016235Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:51:33 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA German 19-year-old breaks 1,500-meter freestyle world record by nearly 4 secondshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016236https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016236Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:48:31 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Is a referendum really the way to decide on caning? The elderly could be beaten to death; lawyer warns women could be beaten into infertility, while even Singapore does not impose the penaltyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016676https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016676Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Kuomintang proposed a referendum on legalizing caning, and it was passed by the Legislative Yuan. Lawyer Lu Chiu-yuan pointed to the physical risks to older people and women and criticized society’s bloodthirstiness. Tomorrow's weather: rain and storms sweep across Taiwan! Heavy rain continues for 6 days, turning red on the maps; a new typhoon may form afterward—next week's forecasthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016677https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016677Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:59:37 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Central Weather Administration announced that a low-pressure belt would bring heavy rain across Taiwan for about a week. Local downpours are expected south of Yunlin, where people should remain alert, and the continued high temperatures will also increase the risk of heatstroke. Taipei ranks only 3rd! Statistics bureau releases TOP 10 average household incomes; champion's annual income tops 2 million yuanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016678https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016678Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:25:28 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics released 2025 household disposable income data, with Hsinchu City leading at more than 2.04 million yuan and Taipei City ranking 3rd. Growth in the technology sector is reshaping regional economies, while household incomes continue to rise nationwide. Is the high-speed rail fare going up? New N700ST train arrives in Taiwan; Shih Che drops a bombshell: fares to be reviewed when service officially beginshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016437https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016437Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:55:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The first set of Taiwan High Speed Rail's next-generation N700ST trains has arrived in Taiwan. Chair Shih Che announced a review of fares, unchanged for 20 years, and said flexible pricing will be introduced in 2028 to improve service and ensure financial sustainability. Is Taiwan the world's most dangerous place? Hsieh Chin-ho visits North Korea, says Taiwan Strait barrier is far more reliable than the 38th Parallelhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016438https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016438Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:50:04 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Hsieh Chin-ho, chairman of Wealth Magazine, rejected The Economist's label of Taiwan as the "most dangerous" place. Drawing on his visit to North Korea, he compared the Taiwan Strait with the Korean Peninsula and said the Taiwan Strait's geographic barrier is more reliable, while differences in political systems have led to sharply divergent fates for North and South Korea. Store water now! 10 counties and cities face major outages tomorrow, with some areas without water for up to 11 hours starting in the morning; check outage and low-pressure areas near you with one taphttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016439https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016439Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:47:33 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Some areas in 10 counties and cities across Taiwan will face water outages or reduced water pressure starting Aug. 16. New Taipei City will see outages lasting up to 11 hours, and residents have been urged to store water in advance and prepare pumps. Jaguar Type 01 luxury electric cabin unveiled! Central vertical spine design and individual spaces throughout; official debut set for this datehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016440https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016440Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:44:22 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Jaguar unveiled the interior design of its first mass-production EV, the Type 01. Featuring a central vertical hub and 1,000 PS of power, it embodies the company’s electrification strategy and is scheduled to be officially unveiled on Oct. 6. Taichung Shopping Festival wins silver in the public-sector category at the U.S. International Business Awards, boosting the local commercial district economyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016441https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016441Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:41:12 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Taichung Shopping Festival won a silver award in the public-sector category at the U.S. International Business Awards for using digital technology to connect government, businesses and the public and build a cross-industry collaborative ecosystem, demonstrating the international innovative strength of its festival-driven economy. Musk wants to move data centers into space, while South Korea is heading for the ocean: aiming to become one of the world's top AI powers, it plans to sink one hundred thousand servers into the deep seahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016442https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016442Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒To overcome its land constraints and AI cooling challenges, South Korea is advancing an undersea data center project expected to house one hundred thousand servers, with the goal of becoming one of the world's 3 leading AI powers. 毛利率87%贏過台積電！川湖憑「兩根鐵」躋身萬金股 董座林聰吉從家具學徒變台灣首富https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016443https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016443Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:29:29 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Fueled by a surge in demand for AI servers, Kuen Ling Technology's share price topped NT$10,000, making it the 3rd Taiwan-listed stock to reach that level. Founder Lin Tsung-chi's net worth soared, at one point making him Taiwan's richest person and highlighting the high value and global competitiveness of precision manufacturing. 2026 (115) second-half calendar: leave-planning guide is here! How to turn 5 holiday breaks into 10 days off; 台鐵 and high-speed rail ticket sale dates at a glancehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016444https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016444Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:22:37 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan will have several holiday breaks in the second half of 2026, including a 4-day Mid-Autumn Festival and Teachers' Day break and 3-day National Day breaks. People can use annual leave to extend their time off, and 台鐵 and high-speed rail have announced ticket sale dates. Lee Yuan angrily says cuts to Ministry of Culture budget would "destroy the nation and its people"; Taiwan People's Party retorts: stop guilt-tripping us, this year's 28.6 billion is more than last year'shttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016445https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016445Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:20:14 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Culture Minister Lee Yuan criticized cuts to the Ministry of Culture’s budget as “cultural destruction,” while the Taiwan People’s Party countered that the budget was higher than the previous year’s. The political divisions have been laid bare. Taking credit for "Nvidia coming to Taipei"? Chen Shih-chung blasts Chiang Wan-an: "Hideous," just trying to bask in reflected gloryhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016299https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016299Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:56:50 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Chen Shih-chung, a minister without portfolio in the Executive Yuan, criticized Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an for having no achievements and accused him of self-promotion over “NVIDIA’s move to Taipei.” He urged people to support Shen Po-yang. Should helmets go in the garbage truck or recycling? A look at the rules in every county and city in Taiwan—avoid a fine of NT$6,000 for disposing of one incorrectlyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016300https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016300Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:50:35 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Guidelines have been compiled on how to properly dispose of helmets, covering the sorting rules in municipalities nationwide. Improper disposal could result in a fine of up to 6000 yen. (8/10 to 8/16) Top news of the week! New National Health Insurance law takes effect nationwide on 8/10 / China Airlines shuts down "this mainland route" / 1 private university set to close after 61 yearshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016301https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016301Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:44:27 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Recent major news in Taiwan includes the National Health Insurance law taking effect, new taxi rules, a private university merger, route changes and the distribution of senior-citizen allowances. These policy changes have significant impacts on people's lives and industry development. Fined NT$1,200 for parking in a roadside white-line space! Police explain the right way to do it; many drivers have missed thishttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016302https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016302Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:25:53 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taichung and Kaohsiung have added designated parking areas for motorcycles and bicycles. Cars parked there will be fined NT$600 to NT$1,200, and drivers are reminded to check road markings and vehicle restrictions. Explainer: Kim Jong Un's "war economy"—how the North Korean regime is staying afloat through the Russia-Ukraine war, and whether people's lives have improvedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016450https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016450Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:08:11 +0900Taiwan風傳媒North Korea is earning huge sums through military support for Russia, strengthening Kim Jong Un’s power base. However, living conditions for ordinary citizens have not improved, and the country remains internationally isolated. [T.T彩たま] Match Results / ノジマＴリーグ 2026-2027 Season, Match 2 vs 琉球アスティーダhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016745https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016745Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:21:53 +0900JapanPR TIMES Announcement of the Teams Qualifying for the Main Tournament of the “MJS Presents 12th JC Cup U-11 Boys and Girls Soccer Tournament”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016739https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016739Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:00:10 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Official Website Exclusive] 🔹90-Day Advance Booking Discount🔹Special offer: Stay at a great price at a hotel right in front of the Niseko ski slopes! Enjoy a ski and snowboard trip with the finest fresh powder first thing in the morninghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016740https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016740Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Announcement: 横浜FC has reached 3 million total attendees at home gameshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016673https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016673Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:53:19 +0900JapanPR TIMES Announcement: 横浜FC has set a new all-time attendance recordhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016674https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016674Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:47:42 +0900JapanPR TIMES ノジマＴリーグ 2026-2027 Official Match, August 16: 琉球アスティーダ vs TT彩たま — Match Resultshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016611https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016611Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:34:47 +0900JapanPR TIMES 45 company-owned studios in 4 years — “the SILK” continues to take the Pilates industry by storm and launches a full-scale nationwide franchise expansionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016612https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016612Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:34:05 +0900JapanPR TIMES [小林製薬 Red Yeast Rice Incident] “Puberulic acid” spread without securing evidence — A thorough examination of 大阪市保健所’s “major blunder” and Mayor 横山英幸’s responsehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016433https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016433Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [TAC Civil Service] A former deputy ward mayor and recruitment officer share their insights! Free online guidance on changing careers to public service for working professionals on 8/20 (Thu.)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016370https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016370Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:40:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [TAC Civil Service] “Your First Step” Orientation to Ease Your Worries About Getting Started with Your Studies | Free Online Trial Lecture on 8/20 (Thu.)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016369https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016369Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:40:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 株式会社ガイア has been selected for the 経済産業省 “Small and Medium-Sized Business Growth Acceleration Subsidy (2nd Application Round).”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016367https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016367Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:23:11 +0900JapanPR TIMES [バンビシャス奈良] Captain and vice-captain selected for the 2026-27 seasonhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016361https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016361Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:05:13 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Held 8/19 (Wed.); free to attend] 72.3% are positive about the hometown resident registration system, while 97.9% support using external funding — Results of a survey of 242 municipalities nationwide, 3rd release [制度・財源編]https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016364https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016364Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES YouTube channel “すずゆうチャンネル” surpasses 130,000 subscribers! 『Ｒ18世界史』, adult-oriented world history trivia by a hugely popular prep-school instructor, now on salehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016363https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016363Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Major announcement just before the release of 賀東招二’s latest work, 『機動転生』! A collaboration video with the YouTube show “わしゃがなTV” will be released at 20:00 on August 27 (Thu.)!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016362https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016362Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Crossing borders for a high-stakes international business contest: IBC2026 to be held in Japan for the first time in 3 yearshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016297https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016297Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:46:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES AI chips hide US$70 billion in "phantom liabilities"! Nvidia and Broadcom off-balance-sheet guarantees spark concerns over bond-market riskshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016613https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016613Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:10:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網NVIDIA and Broadcom are offering residual value guarantees (RVGs) to support financing for AI chip purchases, creating $70 billion in off-balance-sheet liabilities. Bond markets are concerned these could turn into actual losses in a downturn, and credit rating agencies are also stepping up their vigilance. The US withdraws its last aircraft carrier in the Pacific! Experts warn China could seize the opportunity to showcase its military strength.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016373https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016373Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:10:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The U.S. Navy’s George Washington has moved from the Pacific to the Middle East, leaving the western Pacific temporarily without an aircraft carrier. Some warn that China could use this gap to showcase its military advantage. The US pressures allies to choose sides on AI! Joining China’s AI framework could lead to exclusion from the “Pax Silica” alliance.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016237https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-18/index-en.html#n2016237Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:10:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The United States has signaled that countries participating in “Pax Silica” will be barred from also joining a China-led AI framework. Kazakhstan has drawn attention for joining both camps, as the battle for AI supremacy intensifies.