AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-19 03:00–06:00 JST｜Page 2 of 2https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-03/index-en-p2.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 70 items from 9 sources; Japan, 52 items from 10 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en Surging U.S. Treasury yields pose the biggest risk to Asian AI stocks; Taiwanese and South Korean tech stocks in the firing linehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-03/index-en-p2.html#n2074000https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-03/index-en-p2.html#n2074000Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:00:05 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The sharp rise in long-term U.S. bond yields is a headwind for AI-related stocks in Asia, especially technology stocks in Taiwan and South Korea. Higher financing costs are posing risks to AI companies’ growth models. U.S. Treasury yields top 4.7%! Warsh appears in no rush to act as American mortgage holders strugglehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-03/index-en-p2.html#n2073879https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-03/index-en-p2.html#n2073879Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:00:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網U.S. Treasury yields have risen above 4.7%, increasing mortgage costs. As attention focuses on Chair Powell’s response, fiscal deficits and AI investment are contributing to rising interest rates. Thought bonds would diversify AI risk? JPMorgan warns stocks and bonds are both caught up in ithttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-03/index-en-p2.html#n2073651https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-03/index-en-p2.html#n2073651Wed, 19 Aug 2026 03:00:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網JPMorgan Asset Management warns that the concentration risk in AI investment has spread from stocks to bond markets. Even investors who are optimistic about AI's long-term prospects should diversify cautiously. 【化學槽車交通事故洩漏】【17日13:11臺南市下營區國道1號296公里北上「協明化工-高雄公司」槽車爆胎翻覆車禍，導致槽體破裂「雙氧水」洩漏，1男司機臟器外露明顯死亡】初(結)報https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-03/index-en-p2.html#n2074655https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-03/index-en-p2.html#n2074655Tue, 18 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan內政部消防署 [Hospital fire] [17th, 18:38, fire at the 中和紀念 Hospital affiliated with Kaohsiung Medical University on Ziyou 1st Road, Sanmin District, Kaohsiung; extinguished, no casualties] Initial (final) reporthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-03/index-en-p2.html#n2074654https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-03/index-en-p2.html#n2074654Tue, 18 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan內政部消防署 [Residential fire] [18th, 06:48, house fire on Section 1 of Fencao Road, Caotun Township, Nantou County; extinguished; firefighters used a ladder to rescue 2 people from the second floor, while 2 escaped from the first floor; all 4 suffered smoke inhalation, were conscious and taken to hospital] Initial (final) reporthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-03/index-en-p2.html#n2074653https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-03/index-en-p2.html#n2074653Tue, 18 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan內政部消防署 AI and DX are in place, so why are projects still stalled? Unpacking the “execution barrier” facing Japanese companies — First installment of the Project Management White Paper 2026 released 日本プロジェクトソリューションズ株式会社https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-03/index-en-p2.html#n2074651https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-03/index-en-p2.html#n2074651Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:28:23 +0900JapanPR TIMES Management improvements at 10 hospitals nationwide: A new “STORY” follows the people behind the sceneshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-03/index-en-p2.html#n2074226https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-03/index-en-p2.html#n2074226Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【ＢＳ日テレ】追悼 山田五郎さん「ぶらぶら美術・博物館」西洋絵画史まるわかり！国立西洋美術館ベストセレクション ８月２３日（日）午後６時放送https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-03/index-en-p2.html#n2073999https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-03/index-en-p2.html#n2073999Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Flu activity has recently risen slightly at home and abroad. 疾管署 will expand eligibility for publicly funded flu antivirals from August 24 through September 30 this yearhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-03/index-en-p2.html#n2074354https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-03/index-en-p2.html#n2074354Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0900Taiwan衛福部疾病管制署 國內新冠疫情仍處流行期 提醒各級學校於開學前妥為整備 加強自主防疫觀念宣導https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-03/index-en-p2.html#n2074353https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-03/index-en-p2.html#n2074353Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0900Taiwan衛福部疾病管制署 With Qixi approaching, people are urged to practice safe sex during romantic moments; those in need can make greater use of the anonymous third-party notification platform offered through sexually transmitted disease partner serviceshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-03/index-en-p2.html#n2074352https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-03/index-en-p2.html#n2074352Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0900Taiwan衛福部疾病管制署 Service Industry Activity Survey time series — <Time series> Number of people engaged in business establishments and companies, by industry (medium classification), annual [2013 onward] *Figures through 2024 are adjusted valueshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-03/index-en-p2.html#n2074773https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-03/index-en-p2.html#n2074773Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan政府統計 e-Stat Service Industry Activity Survey time series — <Time series> Sales (revenue) by industry of business activity (medium classification), annual [2013 onward] *Figures through 2024 are adjusted valueshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-03/index-en-p2.html#n2074772https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-03/index-en-p2.html#n2074772Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan政府統計 e-Stat 令和８年８月千葉豪雨による被害及び消防機関等の対応状況（第12報・R8.8.18更新）https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-03/index-en-p2.html#n2074572https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-03/index-en-p2.html#n2074572Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:06:47 +0900Japan消防庁 令和８年熊本地震による被害及び消防機関等の対応状況（第56報・R8.8.18更新）https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-03/index-en-p2.html#n2074575https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-03/index-en-p2.html#n2074575Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:27:55 +0900Japan消防庁 中華電信 “points expiration reminder” is a scam; clicking the link could expose personal information to thefthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-03/index-en-p2.html#n2074792https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-03/index-en-p2.html#n2074792Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:04:48 +0900Taiwan台灣事實查核中心 Counter-drone drills were held at Chiayi Air Force Base and other locations during the Han Kuang 42 exercisehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-03/index-en-p2.html#n2074793https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-03/index-en-p2.html#n2074793Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:46:09 +0900Taiwan台灣事實查核中心 中選會游主委參加參加金門縣選務工作會議 強調堅守「十字箴言」 朝零差錯目標邁進https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-03/index-en-p2.html#n2074432https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-03/index-en-p2.html#n2074432Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:29:47 +0900Taiwan中央選舉委員會 Notice of the 14th Meeting of the Transition Finance Environment Improvement Study Grouphttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-03/index-en-p2.html#n2074120https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-03/index-en-p2.html#n2074120Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0900Japan金融庁 IDWR preliminary data, 2026 Week 32https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-03/index-en-p2.html#n2074724https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-03/index-en-p2.html#n2074724Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan国立健康危機管理研究機構 International human-computer interaction scholars gather in Taipei; 國科會’s “Chip Innovation DIY” puts human needs at the heart of chip innovationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-03/index-en-p2.html#n2074372https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-03/index-en-p2.html#n2074372Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0900Taiwan國家科學及技術委員會