AI News 180m Report｜2026-10-16 03:00–06:00 JST｜Page 2 of 2https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-03/index-en-p2.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 82 items from 6 sources; Taiwan, 57 items from 6 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en Petroleum Imports Survey — Petroleum Statistics, Final Report, Monthly, August 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-03/index-en-p2.html#n3394893https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-03/index-en-p2.html#n3394893Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan政府統計 e-StatInformation on the statistical dataset for the Petroleum Imports Survey (final report, monthly) for August 2026 by the Agency for Natural Resources and Energy. Petroleum Products Supply and Demand Dynamics Survey — Petroleum Statistics, Final Report, Monthly, August 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-03/index-en-p2.html#n3394892https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-03/index-en-p2.html#n3394892Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan政府統計 e-StatMetadata for the Petroleum Products Supply and Demand Dynamics Survey (final report, monthly) for August 2026, published by the Agency for Natural Resources and Energy. Indices of Production Capacity and Operating Rates in the Manufacturing Industry — Time Series Data for Operating Rate and Production Capacity Indices (2020 base year), 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-03/index-en-p2.html#n3394891https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-03/index-en-p2.html#n3394891Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan政府統計 e-StatOverview of the 2026 dataset for the Indices of Production Capacity and Operating Rates in the Manufacturing Industry (2020 base year), published by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. Current Survey of Commerce — Final Report, Monthly, August 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-03/index-en-p2.html#n3394890https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-03/index-en-p2.html#n3394890Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan政府統計 e-StatInformation on the release of the dataset for the Current Survey of Commerce (final report, monthly) for August 2026 by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. Immigration Statistics — Number of Arrivals and Departures, Preliminary Figures, Monthly, September 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-03/index-en-p2.html#n3394889https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-03/index-en-p2.html#n3394889Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan政府統計 e-StatInformation on the Immigration Statistics (preliminary figures) for September 2026, published by the Ministry of Justice. Machinery Orders Survey — August Results for Reiwa 8, 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-03/index-en-p2.html#n3394888https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-03/index-en-p2.html#n3394888Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan政府統計 e-StatInformation on the Machinery Orders Survey dataset for August of Reiwa 8, published by the Cabinet Office. What comes after “AI makes it faster to build”? More than 300 attend “MERGE 2026,” a major conference on AI-driven development and design — Set to be even bigger in 2027https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-03/index-en-p2.html#n3394005https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-03/index-en-p2.html#n3394005Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESGustoDevelopment株式会社 and PROTOCORE株式会社 held “MERGE 2026,” a conference on AI-driven development and design, on August 8, 2026, with more than 300 attendees. The event is planned to be expanded in FY2027. “Gunma Residents’ Special Discount Week” runs from October 26 (Mon.) to 30 (Fri.)! Calling all Gunma residents! Substantially free admission for residents of Gunma Prefecture!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-03/index-en-p2.html#n3394011https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-03/index-en-p2.html#n3394011Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES日本テーマパーク開発株式会社の傘下那須ハイランドパークにて、2026年10月26日～30日に群馬県民限定で入園料実質割引の「群馬県民スペシャル優待ウィーク」を実施。 Yuzuru Hanyu and Winnie the Pooh: The editor in charge reveals the story behind making the memory book! ＼⏰Reservation deadline approaching／https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-03/index-en-p2.html#n3394010https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-03/index-en-p2.html#n3394010Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES講談社 will release a memory book featuring Yuzuru Hanyu and Winnie the Pooh, with reservations accepted through October 20, 2026. This made-to-order product commemorates the 100th anniversary of the original “Winnie-the-Pooh” story and includes bonus items such as a plush toy with changeable outfits and an oversized poster. Rena Kato, the highly anticipated rookie making waves, graces the cover and opening feature of the gravure mook “FRIDAY GOLD 2026 Winter,” set for release on November 10!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-03/index-en-p2.html#n3394006https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-03/index-en-p2.html#n3394006Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES講談社 will release the gravure mook “FRIDAY GOLD 2026 Winter,” featuring Rena Kato on the cover, on November 10. It is priced at 1300 yen and includes a making-of DVD as a special bonus. “Umiuma Captain,” played by Junki Totsuka, finally films in his hometown of Iwate Prefecture! He joins local residents on screen to pass on the baton of Sanriku and Joban seafood! New commercial “Delivering Delicious Food from the Sea” begins airing on October 16 (Fri.)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-03/index-en-p2.html#n3393588https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-03/index-en-p2.html#n3393588Fri, 16 Oct 2026 04:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES復興水産加工業販路回復促進センター will begin airing a new commercial, “Delivering Delicious Food from the Sea,” nationwide on October 16, 2026, featuring actor Junki Totsuka. Filming took place in Iwate Prefecture, showcasing the appeal of “UMIUMA,” a brand of processed seafood products made with seafood from Sanriku and Joban. The “wonderful secret of tea” that helps wash away the greasiness of a meal was news to Ayami Nakajo, too. The new commercial will begin airing and streaming sequentially from October 19 (Mon.).https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-03/index-en-p2.html#n3393587https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-03/index-en-p2.html#n3393587Fri, 16 Oct 2026 04:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESKirin Beverage will launch a new commercial for its “Gogo no Kocha” tea drink on October 19, 2026, featuring Ayami Nakajo and explaining how tea polyphenols help wash away the greasiness of a meal. An era in which people choose “became a professional,” not “took a course” — Desask has claimed the top spot in 2 online design school categories for 2 consecutive years, with total graduates surpassing 5,000https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-03/index-en-p2.html#n3393586https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-03/index-en-p2.html#n3393586Fri, 16 Oct 2026 04:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESDesask, an online web design school operated by 株式会社日本デザイン, has ranked No. 1 in both graduation rate and number of works featured for 2 consecutive years in a survey by 東京商工リサーチ, and its total number of graduates has surpassed 5,000. U.S. weighs easing sanctions on global “shadow fleet”; Brent crude prices steadyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-03/index-en-p2.html#n3394987https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-03/index-en-p2.html#n3394987Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:37:41 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe United States is considering easing sanctions on “shadow fleet” oil tankers worldwide to lower freight rates. Brent crude prices edged down, while West Texas Intermediate futures rose on falling inventories. Pakistan school roof collapse kills 35 and injures more than 50; survivor says it felt like the sky was fallinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-03/index-en-p2.html#n3394641https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-03/index-en-p2.html#n3394641Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:21:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe roof of Al-Khair School in Peshawar, the capital of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, collapsed, killing at least 34 students and 1 teacher and injuring more than 50 people. 美聯社 called it the deadliest building-collapse accident in Pakistan's history. A surviving teacher said it felt as if the sky had fallen. Germany plans partnership deal with 輝達, investing hundreds of millions of euros to speed AI adoption in industryhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-03/index-en-p2.html#n3393590https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-03/index-en-p2.html#n3393590Fri, 16 Oct 2026 04:30:36 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAGerman financial media reported that Germany plans to sign a broad cooperation agreement with 輝達, investing hundreds of millions of euros to promote industrial AI applications, with the SOOFI initiative at its center. Yemen rebels attack presidential palace in provisional capital, reportedly killing at least 4 and injuring 10https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-03/index-en-p2.html#n3393589https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-03/index-en-p2.html#n3393589Fri, 16 Oct 2026 04:22:33 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAYemen's Houthi movement launched a missile attack on the presidential palace, Maashiq Palace, in the provisional capital of Aden, killing at least 4 and injuring 10. Saudi Arabia accused Iran of fueling the worsening situation. CNN: Ukraine runs out of Patriot missiles; Zelensky calls on U.S. for more as rift with Trump widenshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-03/index-en-p2.html#n3393324https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-03/index-en-p2.html#n3393324Fri, 16 Oct 2026 03:21:30 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNACNN報導指出，烏克蘭已耗盡美製愛國者防空飛彈，導致面對俄羅斯攻擊時防禦脆弱。此局勢正值澤倫斯基與川普因能源設施攻擊問題產生分歧之際，澤倫斯基呼籲美國增援飛彈並批評美方削弱星鏈服務。 After EU and China reach agreement on imports of hybrid vehicles, reports say bloc is weighing quotas on more goodshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-03/index-en-p2.html#n3393323https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-03/index-en-p2.html#n3393323Fri, 16 Oct 2026 03:14:47 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAfter the EU and China reached an agreement on imports of hybrid cars, the bloc is reportedly considering quotas on more goods to reduce its trade deficit. Germany turns to 輝達 for industrial AI! Reported deal worth hundreds of millions of euros to be unveiled next weekhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-03/index-en-p2.html#n3393591https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-03/index-en-p2.html#n3393591Fri, 16 Oct 2026 04:30:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Germany plans to sign a cooperation agreement worth hundreds of millions of euros with 輝達 to accelerate industrial AI applications. The partnership will focus on physical AI and high-performance models and will be announced at a meeting in Berlin next week. AI giants scramble for equipment, triggering shortages! 艾司摩爾 expands capacity for 2 straight years, but it is still not enoughhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-03/index-en-p2.html#n3393466https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-03/index-en-p2.html#n3393466Fri, 16 Oct 2026 03:31:19 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網艾司摩爾 is facing equipment shortages amid surging demand for AI chips. Its capacity in 2027 and 2028 will still fall short of demand, with major customers actively booking capacity. The company is requiring large advance payments to prevent cancellations, while the market remains cautious about future growth. More than $10 billion wiped off market value in 4 days! Deutsche Bank says CoreWeave is a buy, citing strong order bookhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-03/index-en-p2.html#n3393203https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-03/index-en-p2.html#n3393203Fri, 16 Oct 2026 03:00:07 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網CoreWeave's share-price plunge wiped more than $10 billion off its market value. Deutsche Bank sees a buying opportunity and is optimistic about support from its order book. 輝達 CEO Jensen Huang has also voiced support, while 顧能 warns that investment in AI infrastructure is overheating and predicts that most startup operators will face an existential crisis in the future. Backing his “favorite child”! Jensen Huang: CoreWeave's finances are improving; 輝達 has no need to provide additional supporthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-03/index-en-p2.html#n3393204https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-03/index-en-p2.html#n3393204Fri, 16 Oct 2026 02:35:15 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網輝達 CEO Jensen Huang said in Stockholm, Sweden, on the 15th that CoreWeave's financial position had improved and its cost of capital had fallen, and that it needed no additional support. 輝達 holds about 10% of CoreWeave and has deep investment and computing-capacity infrastructure partnerships with the company. Longtime rivals join forces on AI! 蘋果 and Meta bring large models to Machttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-03/index-en-p2.html#n3393205https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-03/index-en-p2.html#n3393205Fri, 16 Oct 2026 02:30:10 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網蘋果 and Meta announced a partnership that will allow developers to run Meta's Muse Spark Open large model on Mac. The move strengthens Mac's appeal as an AI development device, but requires substantial hardware investment. Where will the money go if the AI bubble bursts? BofA points to U.S. Treasuries; the OpenAI turmoil offered an early previewhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-03/index-en-p2.html#n3393206https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-03/index-en-p2.html#n3393206Fri, 16 Oct 2026 02:10:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網美國銀行 warned that an AI bubble bursting could send stocks and bonds lower together. An OpenAI revenue shortfall triggered market turbulence, while CoreWeave's credit risk came to light. 美國銀行 recommends a hedging strategy with interest-rate conditions to reduce costs. 魚はん（店舗） “Dried whitebait” — Refund/recallhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-03/index-en-p2.html#n3394078https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-03/index-en-p2.html#n3394078Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan消費者庁Refunds and recalls of “dried whitebait” sold by 魚はん（店舗） will be carried out from October 15, 2026, due to possible foreign-matter contamination (the possibility that it is a pufferfish cannot be ruled out). 東京デーリー “Natural Cheese: Fol Epi Plain 90g” — Refund/recallhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-03/index-en-p2.html#n3394079https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-03/index-en-p2.html#n3394079Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan消費者庁東京デーリーが販売するナチュラルチーズ「フォル・エピ プレーン 90g」について、賞味期限の誤表示（誤：27.11.4、正：26.11.4）のため、2026年10月13日より返金および回収対応を行う。 ダウニー「味淋まどれーぬ」（愛知県美術館、T-FACE A館で販売） - 返金／回収https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-03/index-en-p2.html#n3394077https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-03/index-en-p2.html#n3394077Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan消費者庁ダウニー「味淋まどれーぬ」がカビによる汚染のため、2026年10月11日より愛知県美術館およびT-FACE A館で販売された商品について返金・回収が行われる。 西松屋チェーン「おもちゃ：Smart Angel 抗菌やわらかつみき、抗菌やわらかつみき2」 - 返金／回収https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-03/index-en-p2.html#n3394075https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-03/index-en-p2.html#n3394075Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan消費者庁西松屋チェーンが「Smart Angel 抗菌やわらかつみき」および「抗菌やわらかつみき2」の返金・回収を実施。理由は過マンガン酸カリウム消費量の基準値超過。対応開始日は2026年10月5日。 サスヨ長谷川商店「かつお生利節パック」（首都圏の西友で販売） - 返金／回収https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-03/index-en-p2.html#n3394076https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-03/index-en-p2.html#n3394076Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan消費者庁サスヨ長谷川商店の「かつお生利節パック」について、賞味期限表示欠落のため首都圏の西友で返金・回収が行われる。 Water Outage (Chiayi City)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-03/index-en-p2.html#n3393735https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-03/index-en-p2.html#n3393735Fri, 16 Oct 2026 04:20:01 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心Some areas in the jurisdiction will have water service suspended for pipeline replacement work on Baoyi Road, Baokang Road and other roads in Chiayi City. Residents are asked to conserve water and store water in advance. Major fire incident report (Hualien County)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-03/index-en-p2.html#n3393736https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-03/index-en-p2.html#n3393736Fri, 16 Oct 2026 03:18:20 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心內政部消防署 reported a fire at a multi-unit residential building on Beipu Road in Xincheng Township, Hualien County, and urged the public to avoid gathering at the scene and plan their routes in advance to steer clear of the warning area. Major Fire Incident Report (New Taipei City)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-03/index-en-p2.html#n3393737https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-03/index-en-p2.html#n3393737Fri, 16 Oct 2026 02:57:29 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心內政部消防署 issued a report on a major fire incident on Ziwei Road in Sanxia District, New Taipei City, urging the public to avoid the warning area and not gather at the scene. The Consumer Price Index rose 2.73% in September, not 25.76% as claimed in rumors.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-03/index-en-p2.html#n3394896https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-03/index-en-p2.html#n3394896Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:47:36 +0900Taiwan台灣事實查核中心A fact-checking report said the online claim that 主計總處 announced a 25.76% rise in the price index was false. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) actually rose just 2.73% in September; 25.76% was the Export Price Index (EPI). Makeup effects were digitally added to an apology video by legislator Lai Hui-yuan, fueling divisive debatehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-03/index-en-p2.html#n3394897https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-03/index-en-p2.html#n3394897Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:18:00 +0900Taiwan台灣事實查核中心After sparking controversy with comments about 台北101 chairwoman Chia Yung-chieh's clothing, Democratic Progressive Party legislator Lai Hui-yuan released an apology video. However, image-forensics experts analyzed an altered version circulating online and confirmed it had been edited using AI facial-tracking technology with added makeup effects, and was not the original footage. Beware ticket-transfer and fan-merchandise scams related to the CPBL Taiwan Serieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-03/index-en-p2.html#n3394898https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-03/index-en-p2.html#n3394898Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:05:41 +0900Taiwan台灣事實查核中心中華職棒台灣大賽開打前夕，網傳讓票及應援物免費贈送訊息實為詐騙。查核中心指出，味全龍與中信兄弟售票平台均無轉帳付款選項，詐團假冒官方要求轉帳並結合退款詐騙；另利用店到店平台假冒實名認證誘騙操作網銀轉帳，民眾應提高警覺。 Damage caused by volcanic activity at Mount Tokachi and response by fire departments and other agencies (Report No. 1; updated R8.9.12)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-03/index-en-p2.html#n2694721https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-03/index-en-p2.html#n2694721Sat, 12 Sep 2026 10:47:37 +0900Japan消防庁 Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare Ueno will hold a press conference after the Cabinet meetinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-03/index-en-p2.html#n3394582https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-03/index-en-p2.html#n3394582Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:19:00 +0900Japan厚生労働省Reports on Health, Labour and Welfare Minister Ueno's post-Cabinet press conference. The date, location, and participation criteria are stated. Taiwanese social science and humanities research reaches Europe: National Science and Technology Council links the U.K., the Netherlands and France through “A Thousand Words Across Ten Thousand Miles” to expand international readershiphttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-03/index-en-p2.html#n3394492https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-03/index-en-p2.html#n3394492Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0900Taiwan國家科學及技術委員會The National Science and Technology Council is promoting the “A Thousand Words Across Ten Thousand Miles” project, holding new book launch events in the U.K., the Netherlands and France to bring Taiwanese humanities and social science research and literary works to European readers.