# AI News 180m Report｜2026-09-09 03:00–06:00 JST｜Page 2 of 2

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 78 items from 9 sources; Japan, 56 items from 10 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Regarding the 3rd meeting of the Subcommittee on Comprehensive Measures for Automobile Exhaust Emissions of the Air Quality and Noise/Vibration Committee, 中央環境審議会

- Published: 2026-09-08T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 環境省
- Original: https://www.env.go.jp/press/press_05522.html
- anchor: #n2595604
- Companies mentioned: 中央環境審議会、環境省

Facts:
- The 3rd meeting of the Subcommittee on Comprehensive Measures for Automobile Exhaust Emissions of the Air Quality and Noise/Vibration Committee, 中央環境審議会, will be held on September 15, Reiwa 8 (Tue.).
- September 15, Reiwa 8 (Tue.), 10:00-12:00
- Application deadline: September 11, Reiwa 8 (Fri.), 12:00

## Regarding the 3rd meeting of the FY Reiwa 8 Technical Study Group on Environmental Measures for Scrap Yards

- Published: 2026-09-08T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 環境省
- Original: https://www.env.go.jp/press/press_05529.html
- anchor: #n2595603
- Companies mentioned: 環境省、環境再生・資源循環局

Facts:
- The 3rd meeting of the FY Reiwa 8 Technical Study Group on Environmental Measures for Scrap Yards will be held on September 15, Reiwa 8 (Tue.)
- September 15, Reiwa 8 (Tue.), 10:00-12:10 and 14:00-16:30

## FY Reiwa 7 water quality survey results for pesticides used on golf courses

- Published: 2026-09-08T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 環境省
- Original: https://www.env.go.jp/press/press_05541.html
- anchor: #n2595602
- Companies mentioned: 環境省

Facts:
- A total of 2,064 golf courses
- A total of 34,773 samples
- There was 1 case in which the water pollution guideline value was exceeded
- There was 1 case in which the fisheries guideline value was exceeded

## 環境教育等促進法に基づく「体験の機会の場」の新規認定について（大学共同利用機関法人人間文化研究機構総合地球環境学研究所「プラ・スクール」）

- Published: 2026-09-08T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 環境省
- Original: https://www.env.go.jp/press/press_05561.html
- anchor: #n2595601
- Companies mentioned: 大学共同利用機関法人人間文化研究機構総合地球環境学研究所、独立行政法人環境再生保全機構

Facts:
- A total of 39 sites nationwide, including this facility, are currently certified.
- More than 600 people have visited to take part in activities.

## Passenger car (ランドローバー Discovery) - Repair

- Published: 2026-09-08T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消費者庁
- Original: https://www.recall.caa.go.jp/result/detail.php?rcl=00000035801&screenkbn=03
- anchor: #n2595253
- Companies mentioned: ランドローバー

Facts:
- Response start date: September 8, 2026

## DirectTech「メイクアップ化粧品：イーザーアンドマルチグリームバー」 - 回収

- Published: 2026-09-07T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消費者庁
- Original: https://www.recall.caa.go.jp/result/detail.php?rcl=00000035800&screenkbn=03
- anchor: #n2595252
- Companies mentioned: DirectTech

Facts:
- Response start date: September 7, 2026

## アルジェニクスジャパン「ヒフデュラ配合皮下注」 - 回収

- Published: 2026-09-07T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消費者庁
- Original: https://www.recall.caa.go.jp/result/detail.php?rcl=00000035799&screenkbn=03
- anchor: #n2595251
- Companies mentioned: アルジェニクスジャパン

Facts:
- Response start date: September 7, 2026

## 沢井製薬 Betamethasone tablets 0.5mg Sawai - Recall

- Published: 2026-09-07T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消費者庁
- Original: https://www.recall.caa.go.jp/result/detail.php?rcl=00000035798&screenkbn=03
- anchor: #n2595250
- Companies mentioned: 沢井製薬

Facts:
- Betamethasone tablets 0.5mg
- September 7, 2026

## Up for 21 straight weeks! U.S. stocks' earnings momentum is strongest in 5 years, shrugging off high inflation and rate-hike expectations

- Published: 2026-09-09T04:30:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6601155
- anchor: #n2594997
- Companies mentioned: 花旗、State Street Global Markets、瑞銀、UBS

U.S. companies’ earnings forecasts have been revised upward for 21 consecutive weeks, supporting stock prices even amid high inflation and rising interest rates. This is the longest stretch since September 2021 and has boosted market confidence.

## DRAM and NAND prices both rise! Micron expected to report another strong quarter at month-end

- Published: 2026-09-09T03:30:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6601194
- anchor: #n2594876
- Companies mentioned: 摩根大通、FactSet

Prices for Micron Technology’s DRAM and NAND are rising, and its earnings report on September 30 is expected to be strong. With AI demand as a driving factor, its future performance is also expected to be solid.

## Trump and Putin reconnect by phone! 1-hour call fails to break deadlock over Russia-Ukraine territory

- Published: 2026-09-09T03:00:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6601199
- anchor: #n2594666

Former U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call lasting about 1 hour and discussed the possibility of renewed negotiations over the war in Ukraine. The talks were constructive, but they failed to reach an agreement on the territorial issue in Donetsk.

## Strong jobs report fails to reassure! U.S. household finances worsen, unemployment expectations hit highest level in more than 6 years

- Published: 2026-09-09T02:30:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6601200
- anchor: #n2594667
- Companies mentioned: Federal Reserve、ニューヨーク連邦準備銀行

A survey by ニューヨーク連邦準備銀行 found that U.S. consumers’ perceptions of worsening finances and concerns about rising unemployment have increased, highlighting a growing gap between how the economy feels and what the statistics show. This suggests potential implications for monetary policy.

## [Residential fire] [Fire at a residence on Lianhe Street, Longtan District, Taoyuan City, at 04:28 on the 8th; extinguished; 1 man with no vital signs and 2 people with minor injuries taken to hospital] Initial (final) report

- Published: 2026-09-08T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 內政部消防署
- Original: https://www.nfa.gov.tw/cht/index.php?code=list&flag=detail&ids=22&article_id=21875
- anchor: #n2595560
- Companies mentioned: 國軍804醫院

Facts:
- The fire department dispatched 14 vehicles and 35 personnel.
- A 78-year-old man with no vital signs was found on the 2nd floor.
- 2 people (a 45-year-old man and a 75-year-old woman) were escorted out with minor smoke inhalation.
- The fire covered an area of about 2 square meters.

## [Firefighter Injured] Preliminary (Final) Report

- Published: 2026-09-07T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 內政部消防署
- Original: https://www.nfa.gov.tw/cht/index.php?code=list&flag=detail&ids=22&article_id=21872
- anchor: #n2595563
- Companies mentioned: 嘉義縣消防局、大林慈濟醫院

Facts:
- 11:02 A member of the Dalin team of the 嘉義縣消防局 responded to a traffic accident on Zhongxing Road in Dalin Township.
- The firefighter returned to the station to rest at 13:43.

## 【Government Vehicle Accident】Initial (final) report

- Published: 2026-09-07T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 內政部消防署
- Original: https://www.nfa.gov.tw/cht/index.php?code=list&flag=detail&ids=22&article_id=21873
- anchor: #n2595562
- Companies mentioned: 消防局、岡山秀傳醫院

Facts:
- 1 motorcycle
- 1 female motorcyclist
- 7th, 18:35

## [Warehouse Fire] [A warehouse fire at 大順汽車材料買賣企業社 on Guangfu Road in Bade District, Taoyuan City, at 20:43 on the 7th was extinguished; no casualties] Preliminary (Final) Report

- Published: 2026-09-07T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 內政部消防署
- Original: https://www.nfa.gov.tw/cht/index.php?code=list&flag=detail&ids=22&article_id=21874
- anchor: #n2595561
- Companies mentioned: 大順汽車材料買賣企業社

Facts:
- 20:43 Emergency call received
- 20:49 Arrived at the scene
- 21:28 Fire brought under control
- 22:00火勢撲滅
- The fire department dispatched 46 vehicles and 100 personnel.

## Damage from heavy rain since August 27, Reiwa 8, heavy rain caused by Typhoon No. 24 of Reiwa 8 and a seasonal front, and response by fire service agencies and others (Report 29, updated R8.9.8)

- Published: 2026-08-27T06:20:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消防庁
- Original: https://www.fdma.go.jp/disaster/info/items/20260827ooame29.pdf
- anchor: #n2595514
- Companies mentioned: 消防庁、気象庁、名古屋市消防局、石川県防災ヘリ、福井県防災ヘリ

Facts:
- Deaths, of whom, total
- Serious injuries
- Minor injuries
- Damage to homes

## Damage and response by fire departments and other organizations following the Reiwa 8 August Chiba torrential rain (Report 19; updated Reiwa 8.8.31)

- Published: 2026-08-13T07:06:47+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消防庁
- Original: https://www.fdma.go.jp/disaster/info/items/20260813chibagouu19.pdf
- anchor: #n2386378
- Companies mentioned: 千葉市、市川市、船橋市、松戸市、佐倉市、習志野市、柏市、市原市、八千代市、鎌ヶ谷市、四街道市、白井市、我孫子市、印西市、東金市、八街市、茂原市、大網白里市、長柄町、白子町、山武市、九十九里町、いすみ市、消防庁

Facts:
- Deaths
- of which
- Serious injuries
- Total
- Injured
- Minor injuries
- Completely destroyed
- Damage to homes

## Damage and response by fire departments and other organizations following the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto earthquake (Report 63; updated Reiwa 8.8.31)

- Published: 2026-07-28T16:27:55+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消防庁
- Original: https://www.fdma.go.jp/disaster/info/items/20260728kumamotojishin63.pdf
- anchor: #n2386381
- Companies mentioned: 消防庁、気象庁、熊本県、福岡県、大分県、鹿児島県、長崎県、佐賀県、宮崎県、岡山県、広島県、山口県

## Photos of candidates in a viral graphic claiming “26 Chinese spouses running for village chief” were AI-generated; the content contains multiple errors.

- Published: 2026-09-08T22:03:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 台灣事實查核中心
- Original: https://tfc-taiwan.org.tw/fact-check-reports/fake-infographic-26-chinese-spouses-running-for-chief
- anchor: #n2595726
- Companies mentioned: 中選會、台視、OpenAI

Facts:
- 26 Chinese spouses running for village chief
- 19 people registered to run for village and borough chief
- 19,000 people completed candidate registration
- 2026 local public office elections

## 媒體報導「陳松勇看護Yuli花光遺產，已經回到台灣」是錯誤訊息

- Published: 2026-09-08T19:28:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 台灣事實查核中心
- Original: https://tfc-taiwan.org.tw/fact-check-reports/chen-sung-yung-yuli-spent-inheritance
- anchor: #n2595727
- Companies mentioned: 陳松勇、Yuli、Miss Yuni

Facts:
- 陳松勇實際留給Yuli的遺產為400萬元
- The NT$2 million cited by the caller

## A video circulating online of a “Polish ballerina fountain” was AI-generated and does not match the real sculpture.

- Published: 2026-09-08T18:22:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 台灣事實查核中心
- Original: https://tfc-taiwan.org.tw/fact-check-reports/poland-ballerina-fountain-real-sculpture-not-ai
- anchor: #n2595728
- Companies mentioned: Hive Moderation、Image Whisperer、WhiteMAD

Facts:
- It was unveiled in August 2024.
- The fountain is about 2 meters tall.
- It comprises statues of 三 ballerinas.

## 流感及新冠仍有傳播風險 呼籲民眾出現症狀戴口罩就醫並在家休息 且留意重症危險徵兆

- Published: 2026-09-08T15:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 衛福部疾病管制署
- Original: https://www.cdc.gov.tw/Bulletin/Detail/5gJTj70wu9L3psY5kQLUuA?typeId=9
- anchor: #n2595346
- Companies mentioned: 疾病管制署

Facts:
- In week 35 (8/30-9/5), outpatient and emergency visits for influenza-like illness totaled 115,136.
- Up 11.0% from the previous week
- Emergency visits accounted for 11.2%
- Exceeded the epidemic threshold (11.0%).
- 105 new cases of severe influenza complications
- and 19 deaths
- Influenza A H1N1 accounted for 79.4%
- A cumulative 1,329 cases of severe illness
- and 253 deaths
- People aged 65 and older (65.1%)
- People with a history of chronic illness (82.8%)
- 68.6% had not received this season's flu vaccine
- 第35週(8/30-9/5)新冠門急診就診計20,199人次
- Compared with

## Enterovirus activity is rising nationwide. The public is urged not to let their guard down, to maintain personal and environmental hygiene, and to reduce the risk of disease transmission.

- Published: 2026-09-08T15:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 衛福部疾病管制署
- Original: https://www.cdc.gov.tw/Bulletin/Detail/DhYHJ_ADrxLmj217Q0dMtw?typeId=9
- anchor: #n2595345
- Companies mentioned: 疾病管制署、疾管署

Facts:
- Enterovirus visits: outpatient and emergency visits in week 35 (August 30 to September 5) totaled 8,475.
- Up 17.7% from the previous week (7,199 visits)
- A total of 7 confirmed cases of severe enterovirus infection complications have been recorded this year (2026), including 1 death.
- Chlorine bleach solution at a concentration of 500 ppm (100 milliliters of bleach added to 10 liters of clean water)

## Taiwan launches an external assessment of its “National One Health Action Plan for Antimicrobial Resistance Management,” strengthening cross-agency governance and core capabilities.

- Published: 2026-09-08T11:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 衛福部疾病管制署
- Original: https://www.cdc.gov.tw/Bulletin/Detail/W70xBVcVMlduu5t2M1dOiA?typeId=9
- anchor: #n2595347
- Companies mentioned: 衛生福利部、農業部、環境部、臺大醫院抗生素抗藥性防治中心、瑞士Stephan Harbarth教授、日本Motoyuki Sugai教授、義大利Julia Andrea Rogers教授、美國Michael D. Chao副教授、日本Ikuro Kasuga副教授

Facts:
- Taiwan conducted a 4-day external assessment of its “National One Health Action Plan for Antimicrobial Resistance Management” from September 8 to 11, 2026.
- The “2026–2036 Global Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance,” recently adopted by the 79th World Health Assembly (WHA)

## [Kodansha] Halloween: “How much is normal?” Survey of 109 parents finds differences among families in attitudes toward children’s costumes and treats

- Published: 2026-09-09T05:40:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000008912.000001719.html
- anchor: #n2595781
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社講談社、コクリコ、AnyMaMa

Facts:
- 109 parents
- September 9, 2026
- July 10–July 17, 2026

## 『ホットペッパービューティー』新CMに＝LOVEが登場！楽屋で“オフからアイドルへ”変わる瞬間をのぞき見！意外な姿も！？ カチモリヘア、立体猫耳ヘア、リボンヘアなど披露

- Published: 2026-09-09T04:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003248.000011414.html
- anchor: #n2594996
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社リクルート、＝LOVE、ソニーミュージック、MUFGスタジアム

Facts:
- They have released 20 singles to date
- ＝LOVE will hold the =LOVE STADIUM LIVE “Beyond "KYUN"♡” on June 20 and 21 at MUFGスタジアム (National Stadium)
- Their 21st single, “Love, I've Started!” will be released on August 26
- ＝LOVE is scheduled to hold =LOVE in TOKYO DOME at Tokyo Dome on January 19 and 20, 2027

## ダイヤテック株式会社

- Published: 2026-05-08T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 帝国データバンク
- Original: https://www.tdb.co.jp/report/bankruptcy/flash/5226
- anchor: #n1587071
- Companies mentioned: ダイヤテック株式会社、ダイヤテック（株）、森居総合法律事務所

ダイヤテック株式会社 received a ruling from the Tokyo District Court to commence bankruptcy proceedings on April 30 and had abandoned efforts to continue its business by April 22, 2026.

Facts:
- April 30
- June 1982 (Showa 57)
- Approximately 1.434 billion yen
- Fiscal year ended September 2016
- Fiscal year ended September 2024
- Approximately 800 million yen
- April 22, 2026

## 株式会社トーシンホールディングス

- Published: 2026-05-08T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 帝国データバンク
- Original: https://www.tdb.co.jp/report/bankruptcy/flash/5227
- anchor: #n1587070
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社トーシンホールディングス、（株）トーシンホールディングス、アンダーソン・毛利・友常法律事務所外国法共同事業、永沢総合法律事務所、東京証券取引所、三井住友銀行

株式会社トーシンホールディングス filed a petition with the Tokyo District Court on May 8 to apply the Corporate Reorganization Act and aims to rebuild through DIP-type proceedings. Total liabilities are approximately 16.2 billion yen.

Facts:
- Capital: 742,099,959 yen
- May 8
- Approximately 1.243 billion yen on a non-consolidated basis
- Approximately 17.477 billion yen on a consolidated basis
- Dated November 22, 2025
- Maximum amount: 700 million yen
- Approximately 20 creditors
- Approximately 16.2 billion yen

## Lending and deposit trends (August)

- Published: 2026-09-08T08:50:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 日本銀行
- Original: https://www.boj.or.jp/statistics/dl/depo/kashi/kasi2608.pdf
- anchor: #n2595529
- Companies mentioned: Bank of Japan、Shinkin Central Bank、Mizuho Bank、MUFG Bank、Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation、Resona Bank、Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation、Mizuho Trust and Banking Company、Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank、Saitama Resona Bank、SBI Shinsei Bank、Aozora Bank

Facts:
- 100 million yen

## IDWR provisional data, 2026 week 35

- Published: 2026-09-08T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国立健康危機管理研究機構
- Original: https://id-info.jihs.go.jp/surveillance/idwr/provisional/2026/35/index.html
- anchor: #n2595626

Facts:
- Week 35
- September 15 (Tuesday)

## FY Reiwa 8: Materials for the 1st expert meeting on the collection of remains of war dead

- Published: 2026-09-08T10:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_76061.html
- anchor: #n2595414
- Companies mentioned: TKP新橋カンファレンスセンター

Facts:
- 10：00～12：00
- Agenda [66KB]
- Material 1: Progress in the collection of remains of war dead [5.6MB]
- Material 2: Progress in the identification of remains of war dead [2.6MB]
- Material 3: Early repatriation of remains and DNA testing [2.1MB]
- Reference material: Rules for holding the Expert Meeting on the Collection of Remains of War Dead [68KB]
- Reference material: Overview of the war-dead memorial service program (pamphlet) [1.8MB]
- Reference material: FY Reiwa 8 budget and preliminary budget request for FY Reiwa 9 [2.7MB]

## Online applications are now being accepted through October 19, 115, for the 1st round of the institute’s “Short-Term Visiting Research Awards for Domestic Scholars” for fiscal year 116.

- Published: 2026-08-20T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央研究院
- Original: https://www.sinica.edu.tw/news_content/56/3924
- anchor: #n2124157
- Companies mentioned: 中央研究院

Facts:
- Before October 19, 115
- January to December, 116

## Hong Kong’s first chief executive, Tung Chee-hwa, dies at 89. What did Hong Kong experience during his 8 years in office?

- Published: 2026-09-09T03:49:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11162967
- anchor: #n2594936

Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong’s first chief executive, died at the age of 89. During his tenure, he faced the financial crisis, SARS and the Article 23 legislation issue, and had a major impact on Hong Kong’s political and social landscape.