https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 340 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 81 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/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380075https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380075Thu, 14 May 2026 15:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESAEON Retail 將於2026年5月及6月在神奈川縣分別開設「AEON Style 鴨居」及「AEON 海老名站前店」兩家超市，提供豐富食品與藥妝服務。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380074https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380074Thu, 14 May 2026 15:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESGakken will release geography and history study guides based on the popular game “Momotaro Dentetsu 2” in June 2026, in separate volumes for eastern and western Japan. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380007https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380007Thu, 14 May 2026 14:58:14 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ハニック・ホワイトラボ has launched “Shimac Sleeping Care,” a new product for people who wear mouthguards while sleeping. It forms a film on the teeth to inhibit biofilm formation and reduce oral discomfort upon waking. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380008https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380008Thu, 14 May 2026 14:58:10 +0900JapanPR TIMESTiger Mov 推出「認證加速器制度」，將其 10 年培育青年的「釋放野性方法論」授權化，首波限定招募 3 名第 0 期生，並全額補助實地培訓交通住宿費。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380009https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380009Thu, 14 May 2026 14:57:13 +0900JapanPR TIMESAlpico Holdings and Re.road will hold the e-sports event “ReAL MATSUMOTO” in Matsumoto for the first time on May 17, 2026. The partnership aims to revitalize the community and bring the appeal of e-sports to people of all generations through tournaments featuring popular soccer games. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380010https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380010Thu, 14 May 2026 14:56:47 +0900JapanPR TIMESTCL JAPAN ELECTRONICS unveils 5 gaming monitors featuring OLED+ and QD-Mini LED panels, offering 4K resolution, high refresh rates, dual-mode switching and exceptional picture quality. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380011https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380011Thu, 14 May 2026 14:55:39 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社EPOCH will hold illustrator じょじむら’s first solo exhibition at Harakado in Harajuku from June 27 to July 5, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380012https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380012Thu, 14 May 2026 14:54:27 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe JR West Group has announced that it will exhibit at the 2nd Railway Technology Exhibition Osaka, to be held at INTEX Osaka in May 2026. The group aims to showcase its technological capabilities, strengthen collaboration among operators and bolster recruitment efforts, and will hold themed exhibits and discussions. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380013https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380013Thu, 14 May 2026 14:52:11 +0900JapanPR TIMESTansu no Gen launches a high-powered compressor dehumidifier with a maximum daily dehumidification capacity of 56L, suitable for large spaces. It features three operating modes and a large 8L water tank. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380016https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380016Thu, 14 May 2026 14:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESCivil engineering materials manufacturer Maeda Kosen has resolved to acquire treasury shares worth up to 1 billion yen to improve capital efficiency and return profits to shareholders. The acquisition will be capped at 500,000 shares (0.74%) and conducted through ToSTNeT-3. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380015https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380015Thu, 14 May 2026 14:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESJoyfull will celebrate its 50th anniversary on May 20, 2026, with limited-edition commemorative dishes including a “100% Tokachi Young Beef Hamburger Steak” and a revival of its teppanyaki grilled meat. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380014https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380014Thu, 14 May 2026 14:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESHanshin Electric Railway has announced that it will redesign its 9300-series express trains starting in autumn 2026. The trains will feature the new “Re Vermilion” color, which is also used on new rolling stock, with each trainset receiving a different design themed around the “sea,” “mountains” or “city.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380017https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380017Thu, 14 May 2026 14:48:15 +0900JapanPR TIMESTakatsuki, Osaka Prefecture, has announced the results of a campaign inviting people to predict the meals ordered by Meijin Sota Fujii and 9-dan Tetsuro Itodani during the 84th Meijin title match, held in the city. Public votes selected the top 5 lunch and dessert choices. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380018https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380018Thu, 14 May 2026 14:45:45 +0900JapanPR TIMESDeutzia, a seasonal harbinger of early summer, has come into full bloom at the historic Tamagawa no Sato site in Takatsuki, Osaka Prefecture. About 300 plants grow in clusters, delighting visitors who come for a stroll. The area has long been known for its scenic beauty, and a monument engraved with a poem by Matsuo Bashō also stands there. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380019https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380019Thu, 14 May 2026 14:44:22 +0900JapanPR TIMES先端技術革新機構 will hold a kickoff meeting for the “Future Disaster Prevention Collaborative Lab” on May 28, promoting public-private-academic collaboration and PoC in disaster-prevention DX. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380020https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380020Thu, 14 May 2026 14:42:16 +0900JapanPR TIMESDaiwa House and Asahi Kasei have jointly developed “Premist Tsukuba Research Gakuen,” the largest for-sale condominium development in Tsukuba, which will go on sale on May 15, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380021https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380021Thu, 14 May 2026 14:42:13 +0900JapanPR TIMES富士喜商店’s Shibuya location is celebrating its 2nd anniversary with a half-price, 90-minute all-you-can-drink sake offer, plus unlimited appetizers and clam soup. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380022https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380022Thu, 14 May 2026 14:42:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESWorld Market will hold the 6th OSAKA Horse Fair, Kansai’s largest equestrian expo, in Osaka in late June 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380023https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380023Thu, 14 May 2026 14:41:13 +0900JapanPR TIMESRembrandt Hotel Ebina in Kanagawa Prefecture will host a new “Dinosaur Beer Garden” event starting June 19, 2026, with reservations opening May 14. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380024https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380024Thu, 14 May 2026 14:40:31 +0900JapanPR TIMESTokyo light festival “TOKYO LIGHTS 2026” announces a special opening performance featuring a medley of Ado songs, as well as a special talk on the final day with Tao Tsuchiya and her siblings. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380025https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380025Thu, 14 May 2026 14:40:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES前田工繊は2026年6月期第3四半期決算を発表。売上高は前年同期比14.1%増の542億円となったが、営業利益は4.3%減の97億円。社会インフラ事業が好調で増収増益を牽引した一方、インダストリーインフラ事業は減収減益となった。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380026Thu, 14 May 2026 14:39:19 +0900JapanPR TIMES埼玉県狭山市の智光山公園都市緑化植物園で、80品種700株のバラが見頃を迎えている。5月中旬から6月中旬まで楽しめ、「春のバラフェスタ」などの関連イベントも開催される。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380027https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380027Thu, 14 May 2026 14:36:39 +0900JapanPR TIMESMediative launches the “Travel Locum” portal, combining shifts at rural medical institutions for urban doctors with travel. The initiative aims to ease the shortage of medical professionals in remote areas and create a new work model. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380028https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380028Thu, 14 May 2026 14:36:33 +0900JapanPR TIMESBoxer Junto Nakatani, sponsored by the Garden Group, will face Naoya Inoue in a historic bout. The company has supported Nakatani since 2023 and will continue to back him. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380029https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380029Thu, 14 May 2026 14:35:54 +0900JapanPR TIMESAttacks continue in Lebanon after the ceasefire; 59 children have been killed or injured in the past week, prompting UNICEF to urgently call for expanded mental health care and support. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380030https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380030Thu, 14 May 2026 14:35:28 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ワクト has begun offering freelance engineers opportunities to gain practical experience in AI-driven development. Drawing on 15 years of experience in the SES industry, the company is creating an environment where engineers can build the development experience required in the AI era. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380031https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380031Thu, 14 May 2026 14:35:17 +0900JapanPR TIMESMichael Kors has collaborated with artist Christina Zimpel to unveil a colorful capsule collection inspired by Saint-Tropez. Apparel, bags and accessories will be available at select stores and online. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380032https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380032Thu, 14 May 2026 14:34:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESNavit surveyed 1,000 people about “May sickness”; nearly three in ten had experienced it. The main causes were changes in environment and fatigue from starting a new life, and most people coped by resting. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380033https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380033Thu, 14 May 2026 14:33:34 +0900JapanPR TIMESSUMiTAS Co., Ltd., which operates real estate franchises, will exhibit at the 13th Solution Market, to be held in Fukuoka on May 28. The company will present success stories of entrants from other industries and independent entrepreneurs, aiming to expand its franchise network in the Kyushu region. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380034https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380034Thu, 14 May 2026 14:31:28 +0900JapanPR TIMESNetmarble’s new action-adventure RPG Game of Thrones: Kingsroad launches early on PC on May 14, alongside a range of celebratory events. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380035https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380035Thu, 14 May 2026 14:30:46 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe 55th All-Japan Field Archery Championships and World Championship selection event will be held on May 15–17 at Okuibuki Ski Resort in Shiga Prefecture. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380036https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380036Thu, 14 May 2026 14:30:09 +0900JapanPR TIMESYoshifumi Tanaka, professor emeritus at Shimane Prefectural University, has published A Concise Dictionary of Soccer English Vocabulary and Expressions, an English-learning book for soccer fans. It includes a wealth of examples from overseas media and explains specialized expressions. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380043https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380043Thu, 14 May 2026 14:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESSOLTILO GSA International School, which combines Keisuke Honda’s sports programs with English-language education, will open a new campus in Ebina, Kanagawa Prefecture, in April 2027, aiming to develop children’s non-cognitive skills. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380042https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380042Thu, 14 May 2026 14:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESKyoto-based Yasaka Bus will exhibit at the 25th Surutto KANSAI Bus Festival, to be held in Osaka on June 7, 2026. The company aims to improve the convenience of local transportation and raise brand awareness; this will be its 2nd time participating. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380041https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380041Thu, 14 May 2026 14:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESCelonis has launched the Celonis Context Model and acquired Ikigai Labs, using digital twins and decision intelligence to eliminate blind spots in enterprise AI operations and improve decision accuracy and return on business investment. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380040https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380040Thu, 14 May 2026 14:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESClubnets, a provider of DX solutions, won the Best LINE Official Account Growth Award at the LINE Yahoo Partner Award 2025 H2, hosted by LINE Yahoo. The award recognized its contribution to clients’ business growth through the use of LINE Official Accounts. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380039https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380039Thu, 14 May 2026 14:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe certified nonprofit Musubie received more than 4 million yen in proceeds from the 11th charity concert of the Ayaka Hirahara Jupiter Fund, to support children’s cafeterias. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380038https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380038Thu, 14 May 2026 14:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESTokyo Healthcare University will hold an open course on nursing DX on July 4 and 5. Aimed at nursing administrators and DX promotion leaders, it will provide a structured opportunity to learn about using AI and IoT and improving operations, promoting DX in healthcare settings. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380037https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380037Thu, 14 May 2026 14:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe “1,000,000 Candles” event will be held in Chayamachi, Osaka Umeda, on June 4. The neighborhood will be adorned with candle art, with live performances and a market also on offer. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n382615https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n382615Thu, 14 May 2026 17:27:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan’s first domestically produced sub-meter-class remote sensing satellite, the Chi Po-lin Satellite (FS-8A), will begin full operations in July. The 16 domestically produced components aboard the satellite have also successfully passed in-orbit testing and are expected to gain flight heritage. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n382596https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n382596Thu, 14 May 2026 17:27:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Keelung District Prosecutors Office searched the city’s Public Works Department over suspected illegal dumping at the Heping Island Water Resources Recycling Center. It is questioning the head of the Sewerage Division, surnamed Kao, and others on suspicion of breach of trust and violating the Waste Disposal Act. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n382597https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n382597Thu, 14 May 2026 17:23:10 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAn AI automated evaluation technology developed by ITRI cuts AI model testing time from 2 weeks to 90 minutes. Testing tailored to Taiwan’s context helps companies reduce AI adoption costs and improve reliability. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n382606https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n382606Thu, 14 May 2026 17:21:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe documentary Mountain Makers, about the development of Taiwan’s semiconductor industry, was screened in Denmark. Local lawmakers and scientists said they were deeply impressed by the foresight of Taiwan’s government half a century ago and the engineers’ indomitable spirit. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n382612https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n382612Thu, 14 May 2026 17:19:42 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan’s 衛生福利部 has announced a trial of a new system to monitor nurse-to-patient ratios in real time, addressing nurses’ excessive workloads. The system will first be introduced at hospitals in Taipei and Taoyuan, tracking actual staffing on each shift rather than monthly averages. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n382598https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n382598Thu, 14 May 2026 17:18:08 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAs an economic stimulus measure, Xiyu Township in Penghu County has decided to increase the cash gift for each resident from the initially planned 5,000 yuan to 10,000 yuan. More than 8,000 residents are expected to receive it starting in June. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n382599https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n382599Thu, 14 May 2026 17:18:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAKevin Warsh will become the new chair of the U.S. Federal Reserve, succeeding Jerome Powell. The appointment was unusual in several respects: the vote on the nomination was close, and Powell will remain a governor after stepping down as chair. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n382600https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n382600Thu, 14 May 2026 17:16:03 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAHon Hai reported strong growth in its AI server business. AI rack shipments are expected to double this year, and mass production of CPO switches will begin in the 3rd quarter. The move marks a major step toward next-generation AI hardware. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n382601https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n382601Thu, 14 May 2026 17:13:01 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan’s 行政院 has approved an amendment to the Energy Management Act. It will require large electricity users above a certain scale to install their own power generation and energy storage facilities, with the aim of reducing dependence on the grid and increasing energy self-sufficiency. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n382602https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n382602Thu, 14 May 2026 17:11:59 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNACooling solutions leader Auras posted a record net profit of 7.916 billion yuan in the 1st quarter, up 1.46 times year over year. Liquid-cooling products for AI data centers performed well, and the company expects sequential growth for the full year. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n382603https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n382603Thu, 14 May 2026 17:10:57 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan’s National Human Rights Commission has released an independent assessment on the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Citing concern over an increase in abuse cases involving people with disabilities as victims, it recommended extending “mental and physical adjustment leave,” currently limited to students and public servants, to all workers. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n382604https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n382604Thu, 14 May 2026 17:10:55 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe New Taipei District Prosecutors Office questioned KMT Vice Chairman Lee Chien-lung and Yin Nai-ching, director of the party’s Culture and Communications Committee, over the alleged discovery of a tracking device in Lee’s car. Lee joked that “my wife put it there” but declined to comment further. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n382605https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n382605Thu, 14 May 2026 17:10:53 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Auckland held an alumni gathering for young New Zealanders who had studied in Taiwan. Participants enjoyed Taiwanese food, shared their study and internship experiences in Taiwan, and built connections. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n382607https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n382607Thu, 14 May 2026 17:08:49 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAChina’s A-share market fell after no concrete economic or trade agreements were announced at the U.S.-China leaders’ meeting in Beijing, known as the Trump-Xi summit. The Shanghai Composite Index dropped below 4,200 points, and all three major indexes fell by more than 1.5%. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n382608https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n382608Thu, 14 May 2026 17:08:46 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA Japanese-language edition of “Sprouting Action: Civic Zero-Carbon Laboratory,” a book on civil society’s efforts toward net zero in Taiwan, has been published. Taiwan’s National Science and Technology Council said it hopes Taiwan’s bottom-up approach will serve as a reference for net-zero innovation in Japan. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n382609https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n382609Thu, 14 May 2026 17:07:44 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA18 Taiwanese companies are taking part in the Web Summit in Vancouver, Canada, seeking business opportunities. The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Vancouver hosted a networking event, raising hopes for stronger cooperation in semiconductors and AI. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n382610https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n382610Thu, 14 May 2026 17:06:42 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA judicial assistant surnamed Luo at 新北地方法院 was sentenced on appeal to 2 to 7 months in prison on 33 charges of secretly filming people inside the court. The assistant targeted colleagues, placing hidden recording devices in break rooms and restrooms to capture private footage. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n382611https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n382611Thu, 14 May 2026 17:06:40 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA5月14日の台北外国為替市場で、新台湾ドルは米ドルに対し0.4分下落し、1ドル＝31.51元で取引を終えた。取引高は13.67億米ドルだった。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n382616https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n382616Thu, 14 May 2026 17:06:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA統合失調症により大学を2度休学した患者が、持効性注射剤の使用で病状が安定し、学業に復帰。調査では9割が病名を認知するも、誤解や偏見が根強く、当事者との関わり方に戸惑う人が半数に上ることが示された。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n382613https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n382613Thu, 14 May 2026 17:01:36 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFrequent flooding caused by heavy rain along the Maoluo River in Nantou City has prompted the Water Resources Agency and the county government to work together on multifaceted management. Measures include dredging the river, adding pumps and automatic floodgates, and carrying out drainage improvements and detention pond projects in Wailu to address flooding. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n382614https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n382614Thu, 14 May 2026 16:57:34 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA fire broke out at the National Energy Storage System Testing Center in the Tongluo Science Park in Miaoli County. Thermal runaway is believed to have occurred during a lithium battery test, sending up thick smoke. No one was injured, and firefighters responded. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n382617https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n382617Thu, 14 May 2026 16:54:27 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) stressed that the risk of hantavirus to the general public is low. Of the 18 people evacuated from a cruise ship and kept under monitoring, 1 person with mild symptoms tested negative and was released from isolation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n382532https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n382532Thu, 14 May 2026 16:54:25 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNASevere storms struck Uttar Pradesh in northern India on the night of May 13, killing at least 89 people and injuring 53 as buildings and trees collapsed. Authorities are carrying out rescue and recovery work, but communications outages have hampered efforts. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n382533https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n382533Thu, 14 May 2026 16:53:23 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAt a technology forum, TSMC announced 3 new advanced process technologies, A13, A12 and N2U, to widen its lead over rivals Intel and Samsung. It also said it would begin mass production within the year of the world's largest CoWoS, with yields of more than 98%. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n382534https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n382534Thu, 14 May 2026 16:51:20 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA環境管理署 Director Yan Xuming is under investigation on suspicion of breach of trust in the performance of official duties and was released on bail of NT$300,000. In response, 環境部 announced that Yan would be reassigned to a non-supervisory position and that Deputy Director Shen Zhixiu would serve as acting director. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n382535https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n382535Thu, 14 May 2026 16:43:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA新竹市香山総合運動場に全天候型の「風雨球場」が完成し、本日供用を開始した。客家委員会はこの施設が、スポーツだけでなく客家文化の伝承とコミュニティ交流の拠点となることを期待している。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n382541https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n382541Thu, 14 May 2026 16:42:50 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan's Examination Yuan approved amendments to the Civil Service Performance Evaluation Act. The proposed system would simplify evaluations into 3 tiers—“outstanding,” “good” and “below good”—and allow employees who fail to deliver results to be dismissed. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n382536https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n382536Thu, 14 May 2026 16:42:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAHsu Hsin-ying, the Kuomintang's candidate for Hsinchu County magistrate, visited New Taipei Mayor Hou You-yi. She said she hoped to learn from New Taipei's successful experience, particularly in public infrastructure and welfare policies, and use it as a reference for her own administration plans. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n382540https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n382540Thu, 14 May 2026 16:41:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAWith wars in the Middle East affecting the supply and prices of raw materials, the Yunlin County government met with related industries. The parties agreed to take measures through public-private cooperation to minimize the impact on public works. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n382537https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n382537Thu, 14 May 2026 16:36:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA金門酒廠’s national student bartending contest in Kaohsiung received a record 369 team entries. This year’s event added a “Marketing Rising Stars” category for the first time, aiming to attract cross-disciplinary talent, bring youthful energy to the brand and connect with younger audiences. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n382538https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n382538Thu, 14 May 2026 16:35:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA鴻海 forecast strong growth in its performance this year amid robust demand for AI cloud products. Rotating CEO Chiang Chi-heng said capital expenditure would also rise by more than 30% from the previous year, with investment focused mainly on regional manufacturing, automation and expanding core capacity. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n382539https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n382539Thu, 14 May 2026 16:34:10 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAfter the U.S.-China leaders' meeting, China's Ministry of Commerce said it intended to expand cooperation with the United States and promote the stable development of economic and trade ties. Based on the principles of mutual respect and win-win cooperation, it aims to expand the list of areas for cooperation and narrow the list of problems. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380295https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380295Thu, 14 May 2026 16:27:03 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNADBS Bank (Taiwan) announced the launch of “DBS Treasures,” targeting the emerging affluent with assets between NT$300,000 and NT$3,000,000. The move aims to deepen its wealth management customer base through an entirely digital model and meet clients’ needs at different stages of life. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380300https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380300Thu, 14 May 2026 16:26:55 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFollowing the U.S.-China leaders' meeting, 外交部 reiterated that “the two sides of the Taiwan Strait are not subordinate to each other.” It said the Beijing government has no right to represent Taiwan and criticized the Beijing authorities as the only source of risk threatening regional peace. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380296https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380296Thu, 14 May 2026 16:25:01 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan's economics minister welcomed the easing of tensions in U.S.-China dialogue, while saying the impact on Taiwan's economy would be limited. Exports to the United States, including AI servers, are performing well, and the minister expressed confidence in future economic growth. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380297https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380297Thu, 14 May 2026 16:23:59 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAPhilippine Sen. Ronald dela Rosa barricaded himself in the legislature to avoid arrest by the International Criminal Court (ICC). A shooting occurred inside the building last night, prompting President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to convene an emergency meeting. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380303https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380303Thu, 14 May 2026 16:20:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan stocks, lifted by a rise in TSMC shares, closed up 377.25 points at 41751.75, recovering the 5-day moving average. Semiconductor stocks broadly attracted buying, while some shares came under pressure from profit-taking. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380298https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380298Thu, 14 May 2026 16:16:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATwo years after next-generation sequencing (NGS) testing became covered by Taiwan's National Health Insurance, a total of 5,700 people have benefited. The data is linked to FHIR, the international standard for electronic medical records, to promote information sharing between medical institutions. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380305https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380305Thu, 14 May 2026 16:16:31 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA台湾の文策院が、女優の林志玲（リン・チーリン）氏らを新任董事（理事）に迎えると発表。行政院は、より多くの芸能人が台湾文化を国際舞台に広めることを期待すると述べた。過去の言動を巡る一部の批判にも言及している。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380301https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380301Thu, 14 May 2026 16:16:20 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA delegation from Japan's Kagoshima Prefecture visited Taiwan's Pingtung County. Marking the 2nd anniversary of the signing of an MOU, the sides agreed to deepen exchanges on smart education and rocket launch sites. The move will take cooperation between the two regions to a new level. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380299https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380299Thu, 14 May 2026 16:12:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA鴻海 reported its first-quarter results. Net profit rose 19% from a year earlier to NT$49.919 billion, a record for the same quarter. EPS was NT$3.56, and all 3 margins—gross, operating and net profit—rose. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380302https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380302Thu, 14 May 2026 16:05:48 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan stocks rose 377.25 points to close at 41751.75. The 3 major institutional investors—foreign investors, investment trusts and proprietary traders—were net buyers of NT$17.527 billion in total, signaling bullish market sentiment. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380304https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380304Thu, 14 May 2026 15:58:43 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAExperts said the main goal of the U.S.-China leaders' meeting in Beijing was to pursue “strategic stability” rather than a “grand bargain.” Improvements in military communications are expected, while China took a hard line on the Taiwan issue. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380235https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380235Thu, 14 May 2026 15:53:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA民進党の台北市長候補・沈伯洋氏が「双城論壇は効果が低い」と批判したのに対し、台北市政府は「両岸間に唯一残る公式交流の場」と反論。市民の7割以上が交流の必要性を支持していると主張した。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380236https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380236Thu, 14 May 2026 15:52:37 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen urged the central government to allocate its budget for developing the drone industry fairly to Taichung as well. A Democratic Progressive Party lawmaker responded that the opposition had cut the defense budget, criticizing them with the remark: “Without a budget, there can be no fair distribution.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380237https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380237Thu, 14 May 2026 15:50:35 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAt the Thailand Open, Taiwan's women's doubles pair Hu Ling-fang and Cheng Yu-chieh defeated the 3rd-seeded Hsu Ya-ching and Sung You-hsuan to reach the last 8. Another Taiwanese pair, Lin Chih-chun and Yang Chu-yun, also advanced to the last 8. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380242https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380242Thu, 14 May 2026 15:47:38 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAhead of the 2026 World Cup, the United States eased its visa bond rules. Players and officials from participating countries, as well as fans with tickets, will be exempt from the US$5,000–15,000 bond. Fans from at least 5 countries are expected to benefit. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380238https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380238Thu, 14 May 2026 15:46:33 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNADemocratic Progressive Party Taichung mayoral candidate Ho Hsin-chun visited the labor union of Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation. Concerned about the impact of Legislative Yuan cuts to the defense budget on Taiwan's drone industry, she called for bipartisan support for related legislation in the future. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380243https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380243Thu, 14 May 2026 15:44:29 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAU.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing and was greeted by Vice President Han Zheng. Analysts said the reception was at the “state-leader level,” surpassing the welcome for Trump's previous visit 9 years ago and the reception for Russian President Vladimir Putin. They said China was seeking to give the United States “face” while securing tangible benefits. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380244https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380244Thu, 14 May 2026 15:41:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA民進党の基隆市長候補、童子瑋氏が青年との座談会で、人口・産業・交通の三位一体の発展が基隆の未来の鍵だと語った。彼は、若者が地元に留まり、企業が進出したくなるような都市構造の調整を約束した。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380239https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380239Thu, 14 May 2026 15:39:31 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 2026 East Coast Wave Carnival, a summer music event in Taitung, will be held at Shanyuan Bay on May 16 and 17. Performers include Shen Wen-cheng and popular Thai band SLAPKISS, and admission is free. The event will also feature beach sports and a market. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380240https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380240Thu, 14 May 2026 15:37:28 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAJapan's stock market closed lower on the 14th. A sharp rise in Japanese government bond yields and disappointing earnings from some companies weighed on investor sentiment. The Nikkei Stock Average fell 0.98%, while the TOPIX declined 1.03%. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380241https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380241Thu, 14 May 2026 15:34:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA groundbreaking ceremony was held for the underground parking lot at Gongba Park in Yingge District, New Taipei City. The project will address demand ahead of the opening of Guohua Station on the Sanying Line, providing 278 parking spaces and incorporating a civic activity center. It is expected to open in 118年 to improve local transportation and quality of life. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380154https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380154Thu, 14 May 2026 15:27:44 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAChinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump met and agreed to build a “constructive and strategically stable relationship” as a new framework for U.S.-China ties. Xi said relations between the two countries would remain stable if the Taiwan issue were handled appropriately. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380152https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380152Thu, 14 May 2026 15:26:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAShinfox Energy will be delisted on June 23 because of massive losses at a subsidiary. The Ministry of Economic Affairs said the offshore wind power project the company is undertaking for Taipower is more than 96% complete and that there would be no impact. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380148https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380148Thu, 14 May 2026 15:23:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe ヒューストン・アストロズ' Taiwanese pitcher Kai-Wei Teng is expected to start again in his next outing. U.S. media reported that he is scheduled to pitch in Game 2 of a 3-game series against the Rangers. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380150https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380150Thu, 14 May 2026 15:21:53 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Indian government has banned sugar exports until the end of September to address domestic supply shortages. Experts say the move comes amid concerns about inflation risks stemming from the conflict in the Middle East. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380162https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380162Thu, 14 May 2026 15:21:20 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA花蓮港務分公司 has begun demolishing the aging, unused Hualien Port Bridge No. 20. The port access road will be closed from May 20 to July 18, and large vehicles will need to take a detour. The work aims to ensure infrastructure safety and manage traffic. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380149https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380149Thu, 14 May 2026 15:21:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe United States and China are considering establishing a new trade mechanism called a “Trade Commission” to lower tariffs on goods worth about $30 billion each in nonstrategic sectors that do not involve national security. This is a new approach to promoting trade while managing their disputes. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380160https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380160Thu, 14 May 2026 15:19:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAShohei Ohtani of ロサンゼルス・ドジャース started as a pitcher and delivered a strong performance, allowing no runs over 7 innings. His team also beat サンフランシスコ・ジャイアンツ 4-0, snapping a 4-game losing streak. It was one of Ohtani’s best pitching performances of the season. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380151https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-15/index-en-p4.html#n380151Thu, 14 May 2026 15:17:11 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA高教工會 accused St. John's University of Science and Technology of unfairly proceeding with dismissals before collective bargaining and procedures for reassigning faculty had been completed. The university countered that the measures were due to declining student enrollment and that the procedures were legal and appropriate.