AI News 180m Report｜2026-09-16 00:00–03:00 JSThttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260916-00/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 25 items from 4 sources; Japan, 7 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en Why are towels always given out at funerals? It’s not just for wiping away tears—this Taiwanese custom is surprisingly linked to the Japanese colonial erahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260916-00/index-en.html#n2765278https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260916-00/index-en.html#n2765278Wed, 16 Sep 2026 01:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The towels handed out at funerals in Taiwan are not merely practical items; they stem from a traditional courtesy known as “答紙,” which expresses gratitude to attendees. Its origins are said to date back to the Japanese colonial period, although it may not have been directly influenced by Japan. 不只《蘭香如故》好看！譚松韻最強陸劇TOP10冠軍是它：評價力壓《錦衣之下》、經典神劇難超越https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260916-00/index-en.html#n2760586https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260916-00/index-en.html#n2760586Wed, 16 Sep 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The drama 《蘭香如故》 starring Tan Songyun has attracted attention, prompting a ranking of her past signature works by 豆瓣 ratings. The top 10 include 《最好的我們》 and 《錦衣之下》, with the characteristics and reception of each work analyzed. How should novice investors buy ETFs? Financial writer reveals “this is a safe pick”: The choice depends on your risk tolerancehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260916-00/index-en.html#n2760587https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260916-00/index-en.html#n2760587Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:21:21 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Financial writer “巴肥特財務長” has published the new book 《ETF，然後呢？好險，我們有小白財務長》, guiding novice investors in building a personalized investment framework and emphasizing that risk tolerance is key to choosing an ETF. “Shovel heroes” helping with disaster relief have no accident medical coverage? Financial regulator launches group insurance, sparking debate over the fact they already have national health insurancehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260916-00/index-en.html#n2760588https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260916-00/index-en.html#n2760588Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:45 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Financial Supervisory Commission coordinated with 16 insurers to launch “Shovel Hero Insurance,” offering NT$1 million each in disability and death coverage for disaster-relief volunteers, but excluding accident medical coverage, prompting questions about its charitable nature. Is Taiwan’s stock market in for trouble? Super central bank week and U.S. triple witching day are coming. Investment advisory manager says not to worry: Headwinds may ease this monthhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260916-00/index-en.html#n2760457https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260916-00/index-en.html#n2760457Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:38:34 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Lin Weichen of 元大投顧 predicts that headwinds for Taiwan stocks will ease in the second half of this month and funds will return. He said investors need not be excessively pessimistic despite the Super Base interest rate decision week and the U.S. “triple witching” day ahead. Is there more behind the AI big 3 hitting the brakes? Investment advisory manager reveals “something big is happening in the U.S.”: They need to give voters an answerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260916-00/index-en.html#n2760458https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260916-00/index-en.html#n2760458Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:28:36 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The three AI giants Anthropic, OpenAI and xAI have called for a slowdown in AI development, but this is likely a political gesture aimed at the U.S. midterm elections. Investment is continuing in practice, and the impact on the market is limited. Breaking: Chen Chien-chou, known as “Blackie,” reportedly suffers acute myocardial infarction! Rushed to NTU Hospital for emergency surgery; PLG confirms latest condition: recovering well after surgeryhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260916-00/index-en.html#n2760459https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260916-00/index-en.html#n2760459Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:05:41 +0900Taiwan風傳媒P. LEAGUE+ Vice Chairman Chen Chien-chou underwent emergency surgery for an acute myocardial infarction, but is now recovering. He is a central figure in Taiwanese basketball, and his health has drawn attention both inside and outside the industry. MRT transfers raised during general questioning; Hou Youyi: We will work to improve routeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260916-00/index-en.html#n2760608https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260916-00/index-en.html#n2760608Tue, 15 Sep 2026 21:07:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒New Taipei City Mayor Hou Youyi responded to questions on municipal matters including transportation, healthcare and policing at the city council’s general questioning session. He stressed improving MRT routes and public services to enhance residents’ quality of life. Sanchong Municipal Building to open by year-end! Hou Youyi: Building a smart hub to strengthen urban resiliencehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260916-00/index-en.html#n2760492https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260916-00/index-en.html#n2760492Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Wall Street’s biggest fear isn’t an AI bubble: Disorderly surge in Treasury yields becomes top riskhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260916-00/index-en.html#n2765217https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260916-00/index-en.html#n2765217Wed, 16 Sep 2026 02:00:06 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The “disorderly rise” in U.S. Treasury yields is seen as a more serious tail risk than an AI bubble, prompting global asset managers to step up their vigilance. Inflation, fiscal deficits and increased bond supply stemming from AI investment are behind the concern. Setting competition aside! OpenAI joins forces with Anthropic and Google to guard against catastrophic AI riskshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260916-00/index-en.html#n2765218https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260916-00/index-en.html#n2765218Wed, 16 Sep 2026 01:30:12 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網OpenAI is working with competitors Anthropic and Google DeepMind to discuss safeguards against catastrophic AI risks. This reflects growing safety awareness across the industry and includes a willingness to cooperate with regulators. Spread between near-term crude prices widens! Supply tightness warning grows as Brent crude could reach $125https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260916-00/index-en.html#n2760525https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260916-00/index-en.html#n2760525Wed, 16 Sep 2026 01:00:13 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The gap between near-month and futures crude prices is widening, highlighting tight immediate supply. Geopolitical risks in the Middle East are the main cause, and Brent crude could rise to $125. Treasury yields surge to near 20-year high! Bessent blames “global problems”; meets He Lifeng to discuss Iran ahead of Trump-Xi meetinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260916-00/index-en.html#n2760526https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260916-00/index-en.html#n2760526Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:30:06 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent described the sharp rise in U.S. Treasury yields as a “global problem” and met with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng over the weekend to discuss sanctions on Iran. As preparations proceed for the U.S.-China leaders’ meeting on September 24, turmoil in the bond market has also become a political challenge. Progress reported ahead of Trump-Xi meeting: U.S. and China discuss cutting tariffs on agricultural products and energyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260916-00/index-en.html#n2760527https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260916-00/index-en.html#n2760527Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:30:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The U.S. and China have made progress toward an agreement to lower tariffs on agricultural products and energy. The prospects of extending a trade truce at the leaders’ meeting have improved. Agriculture is at the center of the negotiations. “One hike and then a pause” is out of the question! More than half of experts expect the Fed to raise rates at least 2 times in the coming yearhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260916-00/index-en.html#n2760397https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260916-00/index-en.html#n2760397Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:05 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網CNBCの最新調査で、連邦準備制度（Fed）が今後1年間で少なくとも2回利上げを行うとの見方が多数派となった。インフレ鈍化の遅れや原油価格上昇、およびチェアパーソン・ワレスのタカ派発言が背景にある。 War turmoil turns into a business opportunity! UAE oil giant snaps up Iraqi crude at low priceshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260916-00/index-en.html#n2760398https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260916-00/index-en.html#n2760398Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:30:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The United Arab Emirates’ state oil company ADNOC has taken advantage of supply concerns stemming from the situation in Iran to buy tens of millions of barrels of Iraqi crude at steep discounts. It is strengthening its presence in the international market. Will SpaceX and Tesla merge? Musk’s remark reignites speculationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260916-00/index-en.html#n2760399https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260916-00/index-en.html#n2760399Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:17:15 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網イーロン・マスクが、テスラとスペースXの統合を示唆し、両社の緊密な協力関係が市場で注目されている。共同プロジェクトやAI統合が背景にある。 European stocks close lower as markets await Fed rate decisionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260916-00/index-en.html#n2760738https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260916-00/index-en.html#n2760738Wed, 16 Sep 2026 01:39:42 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Yemen civil war worsens; 聯合國: More than 100,000 people displacedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260916-00/index-en.html#n2760646https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260916-00/index-en.html#n2760646Wed, 16 Sep 2026 01:00:35 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 彭博: U.S. and China discuss cutting tariffs on some goods; trade truce could be extendedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260916-00/index-en.html#n2760524https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260916-00/index-en.html#n2760524Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:48:41 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Programmable chipmaker Altera files for IPO in U.S., seeking to raise up to $2 billionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260916-00/index-en.html#n2760523https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260916-00/index-en.html#n2760523Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:36:33 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA China’s steel industry struggles; 45 companies sign joint statement pledging to cut production and reduce inventorieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260916-00/index-en.html#n2760520https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260916-00/index-en.html#n2760520Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:07:30 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Accused of helping aide 張俊傑 evade capture; 陳厚彰 faces prosecutors’ request for detention and incommunicado custodyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260916-00/index-en.html#n2760518https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260916-00/index-en.html#n2760518Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:01:28 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Meta One subscription service launches in Taiwan, expanding stable recurring revenue beyond advertisinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260916-00/index-en.html#n2760519https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260916-00/index-en.html#n2760519Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAMeta has launched its subscription service, “Meta One,” in Taiwan. It starts at 49 yuan per month and offers expanded AI features, among other things. Tea cafe “leabask tea time,” offering 15 or more kinds of tea freshly brewed one cup at a time, to open in Motomachi, Yokohama, on Sept. 17https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260916-00/index-en.html#n2765277https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260916-00/index-en.html#n2765277Wed, 16 Sep 2026 01:52:25 +0900JapanPR TIMES Japan Pet Hotel Association makes its first foray into Gunma, opening its 119th location in front of Takasaki Stationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260916-00/index-en.html#n2760585https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260916-00/index-en.html#n2760585Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:45:26 +0900JapanPR TIMES 〈FICTホールディングス〉sets up an MA tool operating environment to improve its lead conversion ratehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260916-00/index-en.html#n2765338https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260916-00/index-en.html#n2765338Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Never give up on talking about your dreams. 20-year-old rapper Shamis charts the first stage of his life. New song “Be OK,” depicting his life as it is, to be released on 9/16 (Wed.)!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260916-00/index-en.html#n2760697https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260916-00/index-en.html#n2760697Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 上戸 彩さんが二つのうどんの顔を確かめ、食べ比べ ふわっと「釜抜き」 つるんと「締め」に、顔が違うと「おいしさも違う！」と一言 丸亀製麺 新TVCM 2026年9月19日（土）より全国で放送開始https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260916-00/index-en.html#n2760522https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260916-00/index-en.html#n2760522Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Sony MusicによるVTuberプロジェクト「VEE」、所属VTuber「雛星あいる」のバースデーグッズが販売開始！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260916-00/index-en.html#n2760521https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260916-00/index-en.html#n2760521Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【魅力発信事業】Lecture: “Filling the Gaps, Making Use of the Gaps—‘Gaps’ in Translation and Creative Work” (held on October 15)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260916-00/index-en.html#n2760517https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260916-00/index-en.html#n2760517Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Health Calendar - The heart is both an attitude and a strength - Heho健康https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260916-00/index-en.html#n2760703https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260916-00/index-en.html#n2760703Wed, 16 Sep 2026 01:16:00 +0900TaiwanHeho健康