https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-00/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 8 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 8 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-00/index-en.html#n354498https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-00/index-en.html#n354498Tue, 12 May 2026 02:13:57 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFormer U.S. President Trump said he intends to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping during his visit to China this week and discuss arms sales to Taiwan. He said the Taiwan issue is always on the agenda, and that AI and nuclear weapons are also expected to be discussed. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-00/index-en.html#n354499https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-00/index-en.html#n354499Tue, 12 May 2026 02:02:55 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAt the Asian Weightlifting Championships in India, Taiwan’s young athlete Huang Yi-chen won 2 gold medals and 1 silver medal in the women’s 48kg category. Despite battling a posterior cruciate ligament injury, she won silver in the snatch and gold in the clean and jerk and total, and spoke of her joy and surprise. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-00/index-en.html#n354493https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-00/index-en.html#n354493Tue, 12 May 2026 00:46:48 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that about 20 countries intend to sign cooperation agreements on drones, and that 4 agreements have already been concluded. This is part of Ukraine’s “drone diplomacy,” which leverages its drone technology. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-00/index-en.html#n354494https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-00/index-en.html#n354494Tue, 12 May 2026 00:28:45 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe International Criminal Court (ICC) confirmed that it issued an arrest warrant in November last year for Philippine Senator dela Rosa over crimes against humanity related to former President Duterte’s war on drugs. Dela Rosa is currently sheltering in the Senate to avoid arrest. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-00/index-en.html#n354492https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-00/index-en.html#n354492Tue, 12 May 2026 00:18:43 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAGenovate announced on the 11th that its shareholder Johnson Pharmaceutical had withdrawn an application for emergency relief concerning its proposed share swap with EirGenix. However, a preliminary injunction sought separately by Johnson remains under consideration by the court. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-00/index-en.html#n354487https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-00/index-en.html#n354487Mon, 11 May 2026 23:56:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIn Qiaotou District, Kaohsiung, a 65-year-old man stabbed his 62-year-old younger brother to death with a knife amid a dispute over family property. The older brother was referred to prosecutors on suspicion of murder, and their 86-year-old mother sustained minor injuries. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-00/index-en.html#n354485https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-00/index-en.html#n354485Mon, 11 May 2026 23:53:38 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAhead of a meeting between U.S. President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will visit Japan and meet with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and others. The talks will cover Japan’s currency intervention, China’s export restrictions on Japan, reducing dependence on rare minerals, and the situation in the Middle East. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-00/index-en.html#n354486https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-00/index-en.html#n354486Mon, 11 May 2026 23:50:36 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAMichał Jaros, deputy minister at Poland’s Ministry of Economic Development and Technology, said on the 11th that the Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers’ Association (TEEMA) plans to build a “TEEMA Science Park” in Poland to attract the semiconductor and AI server industries. The Polish government aims to begin construction by the end of 2026 and is investing about 400 million zlotys in infrastructure, including in Miękinia in Lower Silesia. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-00/index-en.html#n354497https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-00/index-en.html#n354497Tue, 12 May 2026 02:05:42 +0900JapanPR TIMESFrench luxury brand Longchamp and Madagascar NGO LANA ANAKA enter the third year of their partnership, launching the “Le Roseau Raphia” collection, handwoven by local women, in a commitment to sustainability and women’s empowerment. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-00/index-en.html#n354495https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-00/index-en.html#n354495Tue, 12 May 2026 01:08:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESFrench luxury brand Longchamp unveiled limited-edition furniture and collaborative lamps with designer Patrick Jouin at Milan Design Week, showcasing the blend of leather craftsmanship and functional beauty. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-00/index-en.html#n354496https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-00/index-en.html#n354496Tue, 12 May 2026 00:50:48 +0900JapanPR TIMESGunma Crane Thunders faced the Chiba Jets in Game 3 of the B.LEAGUE playoff quarterfinals on May 11. Despite fighting to the final moment while hampered by injuries and exhaustion, they ultimately suffered a heartbreaking defeat and missed out on a place in the semifinals. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-00/index-en.html#n354488https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-00/index-en.html#n354488Tue, 12 May 2026 00:25:39 +0900JapanPR TIMESAPEXIA’s Sendai “On-Site Purchasing Hanamaru” store has stepped up consultations on buying Tokyo Interior furniture, addressing the challenges of moving large items. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-00/index-en.html#n354489https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-00/index-en.html#n354489Tue, 12 May 2026 00:04:36 +0900JapanPR TIMESアプリリア achieved a historic podium sweep at the MotoGP French GP. Jorge Martin won, Marco Bezzecchi finished 2nd, and Ai Ogura took 3rd, marking a first for アプリリア. The result highlights the team’s competitiveness and the riders’ performances. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-00/index-en.html#n354491https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-00/index-en.html#n354491Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAgeha Co., Ltd. will hold an online seminar on June 4, 2026, focusing on “in-person and offline measures” to address the prolonged period of offer declines resulting from early recruitment selection. The seminar will introduce practical ways to draw out students’ candid views and genuine enthusiasm—qualities that can be difficult to elicit online—and propose updates to follow-up for offer recipients that can also benefit recruitment efforts next year. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-00/index-en.html#n354490https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-00/index-en.html#n354490Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESMorinaga & Co. will launch its “Cheer on, everyone: in Jelly for My Alma Mater 2026” campaign supporting high school students on May 12. This year, eligibility expands to entire schools, with in Jelly gifts for 500 clubs and 20 schools nationwide. A WEB commercial will also be released, featuring music by PURPLE BUBBLE. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-00/index-en.html#n354484https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-00/index-en.html#n354484Mon, 11 May 2026 23:44:29 +0900JapanPR TIMESNPO 三原色 opened Otto Pottos, a day service center for children with severe physical and mental disabilities and children requiring medical care, in Saginomiya, Nakano Ward, on May 1, 2026. The center provides developmental support using advanced robotics and AI technology while working with the local community.