AI News 180m Report｜2026-10-14 03:00–06:00 JST｜Page 2 of 2https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-03/index-en-p2.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 82 items from 4 sources; Taiwan, 48 items from 3 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en Rail Transport Statistics Survey — Rail and Tram Passenger Transport: Passenger Train and Passenger Car Kilometers Traveled, by Regional Transport Bureauhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-03/index-en-p2.html#n3356825https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-03/index-en-p2.html#n3356825Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan政府統計 e-StatMetadata for the Rail Transport Statistics Survey by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. Information on a statistical table showing passenger train and passenger car kilometers traveled in rail and tram passenger transport, by Regional Transport Bureau. Rail Transport Statistics Survey — Rail and Tram Passenger Transport: Passenger-Kilometers, by Regional Transport Bureauhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-03/index-en-p2.html#n3356824https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-03/index-en-p2.html#n3356824Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan政府統計 e-StatMetadata for the Rail Transport Statistics Survey by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. Information on a statistical table showing passenger-kilometers in rail and tram passenger transport, by Regional Transport Bureau. Rail Transport Statistics Survey — Rail and Tram Passenger Transport: Passenger Operating Kilometers and Passenger Volume, by Regional Transport Bureauhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-03/index-en-p2.html#n3356823https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-03/index-en-p2.html#n3356823Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan政府統計 e-StatMetadata for the Rail Transport Statistics Survey by the 国土交通省. A monthly statistical table showing passenger operating kilometers and passenger volume in rail and tram passenger transport, by Regional Transport Bureau. Construction Work Orders Received Dynamics Survey — Construction Work Orders Received Dynamics Survey: Orders Received from the Private Sector and Others, Monthly, August 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-03/index-en-p2.html#n3356822https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-03/index-en-p2.html#n3356822Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan政府統計 e-StatThe Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism released data for August 2026 from the Construction Work Orders Received Dynamics Survey (orders received from the private sector and others). Figures based on a new estimation method have been published since April of Reiwa 3. Construction Work Orders Received Dynamics Survey — Construction Work Orders Received Dynamics Survey: Value of Orders Received, Monthly, August 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-03/index-en-p2.html#n3356820https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-03/index-en-p2.html#n3356820Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan政府統計 e-StatMonthly data for August 2026 from the Construction Work Orders Received Dynamics Survey, released by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. It includes figures based on the new estimation method used since April of Reiwa 3. Number of Motor Vehicles in Use — Monthly, July 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-03/index-en-p2.html#n3356818https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-03/index-en-p2.html#n3356818Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan政府統計 e-StatInformation on the monthly statistical dataset for the number of motor vehicles in use as of July 2026, released by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. Rail Transport Statistics Survey — Monthly, June 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-03/index-en-p2.html#n3356815https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-03/index-en-p2.html#n3356815Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan政府統計 e-StatInformation on the monthly dataset for June 2026 from the Rail Transport Statistics Survey, released by the 国土交通省. Shipbuilding and Ship Machinery Statistics Survey — Shipbuilding Survey, Monthly, April 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-03/index-en-p2.html#n3356813https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-03/index-en-p2.html#n3356813Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan政府統計 e-StatOverview of the monthly dataset for April 2026 from the Shipbuilding and Ship Machinery Statistics Survey by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. Construction Work Orders Received Dynamics Survey — Construction Work Orders Received Dynamics Survey: Orders Received from Public Institutions, Monthly, August 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-03/index-en-p2.html#n3356811https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-03/index-en-p2.html#n3356811Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan政府統計 e-StatMetadata for August 2026 from the Construction Work Orders Received Dynamics Survey (orders received from public institutions), released by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. A new estimation method has been applied since April of Reiwa 3. Crop Statistics Survey — Crop Conditions Survey (paddy and upland rice, wheat and barley, pulses, sweet potatoes, forage crops, and industrial crops): Preliminary Report on Planted Area of Rice for Reiwa 8 and Forecast Yield as of September 25, Annual, 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-03/index-en-p2.html#n3356810https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-03/index-en-p2.html#n3356810Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan政府統計 e-StatThe Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries released a preliminary report from the Crop Statistics Survey on the planted area of rice for Reiwa 8 and the forecast yield as of September 25. AI chips are getting stronger through more than just process technology! Advanced packaging emerges as a new key, with 台積電's strategy in focushttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-03/index-en-p2.html#n3355498https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-03/index-en-p2.html#n3355498Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:40:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網本文指出AI晶片競爭焦點已從製程微縮轉移至先進封裝技術。台積電透過擴充封裝產能及發展立體堆疊技術，強化其在AI供應鏈中的關鍵地位，同時應用材料等設備商亦受惠於此趨勢。 黑石集團總裁警告：英國、法國與歐洲面臨的財政風險比美國更嚴峻https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-03/index-en-p2.html#n3355499https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-03/index-en-p2.html#n3355499Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:30:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網黑石集團總裁Jon Gray於新德里經濟論壇警告，英法歐財政風險高於美國，因歐洲成長低且赤字大。美國則因AI投資推高名目成長而暫緩債務壓力。 Who decides AI safety? OpenAI and Anthropic accused of seeking control over evaluation reportshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-03/index-en-p2.html#n3355374https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-03/index-en-p2.html#n3355374Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:00:05 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網A Reuters report says OpenAI and Anthropic are at odds over the release of AI safety evaluation reports. Though they publicly support independence, they have sought control in practice to protect confidential information, highlighting the blurred line between intellectual property and risk disclosure. Are US stocks too optimistic? Citi indicator flashes warning, prompting withdrawal of overweight callhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-03/index-en-p2.html#n3355375https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-03/index-en-p2.html#n3355375Wed, 14 Oct 2026 03:20:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網花旗集團因POLLS指標顯示市場情緒過熱，於13日撤回美股加碼建議並平倉標普500等權重指數多頭部位，採取戰術性降險措施。 US retail investor army is back! Daily trading in single-stock options tops US$700 billion, the highest since the 2021 meme-stock frenzyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-03/index-en-p2.html#n3355376https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-03/index-en-p2.html#n3355376Wed, 14 Oct 2026 03:10:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網US retail investor enthusiasm is heating up, with daily trading in single-stock options reaching US$700 billion, a new high since the 2021 meme-stock frenzy. An AAII survey showed bullish sentiment rebounding, while funds are focused on short-term volatility in AI and chip stocks. Some cautious investors are shifting to dividend ETFs, leaving the market cautiously optimistic overall but facing greater volatility risks. “Europe must join the race!” 黃仁勳 previews US$2 billion in AI investmenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-03/index-en-p2.html#n3355108https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-03/index-en-p2.html#n3355108Wed, 14 Oct 2026 02:20:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網輝達 CEO Jensen Huang announced a $2 billion European investment plan in Paris and investments in several French startups. He stressed that Europe needs to join the AI race and praised open-source models as a way to catch up with the United States. When will AI spending cool? 高盛 watches three key signals, two have already emergedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-03/index-en-p2.html#n3355109https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-03/index-en-p2.html#n3355109Wed, 14 Oct 2026 02:10:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Bobby Molavi, a senior macro trader at 高盛, warned that risks are emerging behind the AI investment boom. Two signals have already appeared: a divergence between stock prices and earnings, and a reassessment of financing risks. Market concentration is at a record high and liquidity is deteriorating, requiring investors to be alert to adjustment risks from slowing capital spending growth. Vatican: Pope Leo XIV has lower right lung lobe removed, diagnosed with lung adenocarcinomahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-03/index-en-p2.html#n3356910https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-03/index-en-p2.html#n3356910Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:48:21 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAPope Leo XIV underwent lung surgery at 傑梅利醫院, where his lower right lung lobe was removed. He was then diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma. The 90-minute operation was successful, with no complications. Uncertainty over U.S.-Iran war clouds outlook as international oil prices move in opposite directionshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-03/index-en-p2.html#n3356911https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-03/index-en-p2.html#n3356911Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:46:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAInternational oil prices fluctuated sharply amid uncertainty over the U.S.-Iran war. New York West Texas Intermediate crude for November delivery settled at $94.14 per barrel, up 0.43%; London North Sea Brent crude for December delivery settled at $105.69 per barrel, down 0.9%. 梵蒂岡: Pope Leo XIV's lung surgery successfully completedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-03/index-en-p2.html#n3355915https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-03/index-en-p2.html#n3355915Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:08:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA梵蒂岡 announced that Pope Leo XIV successfully underwent surgery to remove a lung nodule at a Rome hospital. His recovery is expected to take about one week. Protests in support of student demonstrators spread across France, with more than 160,000 taking to the streetshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-03/index-en-p2.html#n3355497https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-03/index-en-p2.html#n3355497Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:26:13 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAMore than 160,000 people took to the streets in France in support of student demonstrators. Interior Ministry figures showed participation was much higher than at the previous protest, while unions estimated the turnout at 480,000. With Macron's term nearing its end, the protest wave poses a challenge to him, and violent clashes broke out in some cities. U.S. ambassador to Greece denies allegations after White House calls for resignation over bribery scandalhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-03/index-en-p2.html#n3355373https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-03/index-en-p2.html#n3355373Wed, 14 Oct 2026 03:42:11 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA季伏爾, the U.S. ambassador to Greece, was implicated in a bribery scandal, and the White House called for his resignation. 季伏爾 denied the allegations and said his tenure may be over. Trump says Houthi movement seeks to drive up oil prices ahead of U.S. midterms, condemns its despicable conducthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-03/index-en-p2.html#n3355228https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-03/index-en-p2.html#n3355228Wed, 14 Oct 2026 03:18:08 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAU.S. President Trump accused Yemen's Houthi rebels of seeking to drive up oil prices ahead of the U.S. midterm elections, and warned that he would continue to monitor the group's attacks on Saudi Arabia. Independently developed Embroid, an embroidery-specific AI agent that creates embroidery machine data through conversation, and launched a demonstration testhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-03/index-en-p2.html#n3355914https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-03/index-en-p2.html#n3355914Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:02:28 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ウォーカー independently developed Embroid, an embroidery-specific AI agent that creates data for embroidery machines through conversation, and launched a demonstration test. Sixth Dotonbori Glico Sign to come down at the end of November 2026; seventh-generation sign to be unveiled in spring 27https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-03/index-en-p2.html#n3355496https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-03/index-en-p2.html#n3355496Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES “鉄道×チャリ”で日本を再発見する新・旅番組「大人のチャリ×鉄道旅」2夜連続放送！旅人も発表！11月11日（水）・12日（木）よる9時https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-03/index-en-p2.html#n3355495https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-03/index-en-p2.html#n3355495Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESBS日テレ will air the new show “Adult Bicycle × Railway Journeys” on 2 consecutive nights, Nov. 11 and 12. The first night follows actor Joji Tanaka on a journey through Shizuoka Prefecture, and the second follows actor Udo Suzuki through Shimane Prefecture. Kanako Momota and Takuya Kusakawa, a pair of former classmates, named new ambassadors for PAL CLOSET, the official online store of Pal Co., Ltd.!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-03/index-en-p2.html#n3355494https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-03/index-en-p2.html#n3355494Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESKanako Momota and Takuya Kusakawa, who were classmates, have been appointed as new ambassadors for PAL CLOSET, the official online store operated by 株式会社パル. A new web commercial will be released and outdoor advertising will be rolled out starting October 15, 2026. The “Autumn Palclo Week” campaign will also launch on the same day. Reset stubborn sebum stains, odors and bacteria that household washing cannot remove. A new concept in cleaning, “Zero Cleaning®,” from Akita Prefecture cleaner 仕上屋工房®https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-03/index-en-p2.html#n3355305https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-03/index-en-p2.html#n3355305Wed, 14 Oct 2026 03:26:04 +0900JapanPR TIMESAkita Prefecture cleaner 仕上屋工房 is set to fully launch “Zero Cleaning®,” a new service using patented technology jointly developed with 秋田県立大学, from mid-October. The service removes sebum stains and bacteria that are difficult to remove with household washing and is offered at a low price, addressing declining demand for dry cleaning. Minutes of the 1st Meeting of the Review Panel on Social Reintegration Promotion Programs, Fiscal Year Reiwa 8https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-03/index-en-p2.html#n3356491https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-03/index-en-p2.html#n3356491Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:13:00 +0900Japan厚生労働省A Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare review panel reported the evaluation results for social reintegration promotion programs in fiscal year Reiwa 7 and the goals for fiscal year Reiwa 8. It explained the causes of and improvement measures for programs that fell short of their targets: 1 with a D rating and 6 with a B rating. Discussions were held with committee members from Tokyo Marine Holdings, Nippon Express, Nippon Steel and others in attendance. Materials for the 133rd Workers' Compensation Insurance Subcommittee of the Labor Conditions Subcommittee, Labor Policy Councilhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-03/index-en-p2.html#n3356492https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-03/index-en-p2.html#n3356492Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:42:00 +0900Japan厚生労働省At the 133rd meeting of the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Subcommittee of the Labor Conditions Subcommittee of the Labor Policy Council, a recommendation found the outline of proposed cabinet and ministerial orders to implement partial amendments to the Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance Act and related laws generally appropriate.