AI News 180m Report｜2026-05-15 18:00–21:00 JST｜Page 3 of 3https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 180 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 82 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en Russia and Ukraine exchange 205 prisoners of war under Trump's mediationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394224https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394224Fri, 15 May 2026 19:34:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAWith U.S. President Trump acting as mediator, Russia and Ukraine exchanged 205 prisoners each. Liang Chieh-te spent 12 years tracking Mikado pheasants; documentary reveals ecology of the mysterious raptorhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394225https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394225Fri, 15 May 2026 19:31:04 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNADirector Liang Jiede’s documentary Fly, Mountain Hawk-Eagle!, which follows the ecology of the mountain hawk-eagle over 12 years, has been released. Dollar index breaks above 99; Taiwan dollar falls for 4th straight session, weekly trend turns negativehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394226https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394226Fri, 15 May 2026 19:28:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAStronger expectations that the Fed will keep interest rates high for longer, following an upside surprise in a U.S. inflation indicator, pushed the dollar index above 99, while the New Taiwan dollar fell for 4 consecutive days. Drones used to scout enemy positions as Eastern Command's Zhongyi exercise tests troops' response capabilitieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394227https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394227Fri, 15 May 2026 19:28:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Army’s Dongyin Area Command conducted the “Zhongyi Exercise,” an anti-landing operation using drones. Public office candidate asset disclosure system to launch 8/27; You Ying-lung hopes election proceeds smoothlyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394228https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394228Fri, 15 May 2026 19:27:58 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe system for disclosing the assets of public office candidates will go live on August 27, ahead of the Nov. 28 local elections. Major Micron and 台積電 projects boost investment; foreign and overseas investment grows in first 4 monthshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394229https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394229Fri, 15 May 2026 19:26:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan’s outbound and inbound investment grew significantly in the first 1–4 months of this year, driven mainly by capital increases at Taiwan Micron and TSMC’s overseas subsidiaries. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang eats zhajiangmian on Beijing street, frowns after tasting fermented bean juice: “What is this?” [Video]https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394191https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394191Fri, 15 May 2026 19:26:30 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNANvidia CEO Jensen Huang visited China with Trump and sampled street foods such as zhajiangmian and fermented bean juice in Beijing, drawing attention for his down-to-earth manner. Tokyo measles cases hit 10-year high; emergency vaccination campaign launchedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394189https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394189Fri, 15 May 2026 19:25:53 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAMeasles cases in Tokyo, Japan, reached 239, a 10-year high, prompting authorities to begin emergency free vaccinations for people who had contact with patients. Asian stocks close broadly lower; South Korean shares retreat more than 6% after topping 8000 for the first timehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394190https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394190Fri, 15 May 2026 19:24:51 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAsian stocks closed broadly lower amid the end of the Xi-Trump meeting and developments in Iran, with South Korean shares plunging more than 6% after hitting an intraday high. Crowds flock to Taichung's Guliu playground; police offer traffic, shuttle and parking guidehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394192https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394192Fri, 15 May 2026 19:21:47 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAHeavy crowds at the Guliu Playground in Aofeng Mountain Park in Qingshui, Taichung, caused traffic jams. Police issued a guide to traffic, shuttle services and parking, and stepped up enforcement against illegal parking. Comic industry's Oscars, the Eisner Awards: perennial favorite Chang Sheng earns 2 nominations for Yan Tiehuahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394198https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394198Fri, 15 May 2026 19:21:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwanese comic artist Chang Sheng received 2 nominations for the prestigious U.S. comic book award, the Eisner Awards, for Yan Tiehua, marking a first for a Taiwanese comic artist. Keelung-Ishigaki route goes on sale through travel platform, with rental car dealshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394201https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394201Fri, 15 May 2026 19:21:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Yaeyama Maru ferry, which will sail directly from Keelung to Ishigaki Island, launches on May 28. Travel platform Klook began selling tickets today, with one-way fares starting at NT$2,000 and rental car deals also available. What agreements were reached at the Xi-Trump meeting? China's Foreign Ministry gives no detailshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394193https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394193Fri, 15 May 2026 19:19:45 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA川習會落幕，針對中美在半導體、稀土、波音飛機及農產品等經貿議題是否達成協議，中國外交部未正面證實。 U.S.-China relations after Xi-Trump meeting: Chinese scholar says to watch U.S. arms sales to Taiwan and its wordinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394197https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394197Fri, 15 May 2026 19:18:50 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe United States and China struck different tones on Taiwan after the Xi-Trump meeting. Scholars said developments in U.S. arms sales to Taiwan and statements opposing Taiwan independence should be watched. 8成社工盼戰爭創傷訓練 民團籲納全社會防衛韌性https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394194https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394194Fri, 15 May 2026 19:16:43 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA婦援會調查指出多數社工認為台灣有發生戰爭的風險，逾8成期盼接受戰時心理急救訓練，呼籲政府將其納入防衛政策。 Bear enters building in Aomori city; Hanamaki Airport temporarily closes runway after bear sightinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394195https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394195Fri, 15 May 2026 19:14:50 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA bear entered a commercial building in Aomori city, Japan, while Hanamaki Airport in Iwate Prefecture briefly closed its runway after a bear wandered onto it. No one was injured. Former supervisor ordered to pay damages in bullying case; Kaohsiung City Government says he was reprimanded and transferred to a nonsupervisory posthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394196https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394196Fri, 15 May 2026 19:10:38 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Cheng Li-wun says “Trump said Taiwan would have no war if it had a suitable president”; DPP says she distorted remarks with disinformationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394200https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394200Fri, 15 May 2026 19:09:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA國民黨主席鄭麗文稱川普指台灣若有合適總統便無戰爭，民進黨反駁指其引用中國假訊息扭曲川普談話來攻擊賴總統。 GIGABYTE: Revenue to keep climbing this year; global expansion aims to double server capacityhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394199https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394199Fri, 15 May 2026 19:05:32 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAStrong demand for AI servers helped GIGABYTE post record first-quarter revenue and profit. It expects revenue to continue rising this year and plans to expand capacity globally. Rubio nearly matches Maduro's outfit aboard Air Force One; denies copying his stylehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394202https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394202Fri, 15 May 2026 18:58:25 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio denied that his Nike tracksuit aboard Air Force One was inspired by the outfit worn by Venezuelan former president Nicolás Maduro, who was captured by U.S. forces. Fubon Guardians play better when trailing; Kao Kuo-hui jokes, “Don't jinx them”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394203https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394203Fri, 15 May 2026 18:55:23 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 富邦悍將 have posted better batting stats early this season than last year, and their batting average is higher when they are behind. Hitting coach Kao Kuo-hui joked that they should wait until halfway through the season to say more, lest talk jinx them. Hong Kong's 2026 economic growth forecast stands at 2.5% to 3.5%https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394204https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394204Fri, 15 May 2026 18:55:21 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAHong Kong's economy expanded by a strong 5.9% in the first quarter of 2026, but the 港府 maintained its full-year growth forecast of 2.5% to 3.5% given external uncertainties. Lawmakers criticize sluggish handling of Dadu illegal dumping case; Taichung prosecutors say suspect is detained and investigation continueshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394150https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394150Fri, 15 May 2026 18:52:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA huge quantity of construction waste was dumped in Dadu, Taichung. After lawmakers criticized the sluggish investigation, Taichung prosecutors said the company head involved had been detained and the investigation was continuing. Responding to Wei Pingzheng, Hsieh Yi-feng says those who once left their party should not speak for herhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394158https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394158Fri, 15 May 2026 18:52:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAfter Wei Ping-cheng said he believed Hsieh Yi-feng would not leave the party to run for Changhua County commissioner, Hsieh replied that people who had left the party should not speak for her and urged party headquarters to reassure supporters. Farmers, poultry raisers and communities join forces to protect leopard cat habitats—and earn ecological wageshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394151https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394151Fri, 15 May 2026 18:48:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNANantou County honored farmers and communities participating in its leopard cat conservation service payment program, saying ecological wages had successfully expanded leopard cat habitats. Flooding hits Fozu Street and Dongfu Village in Hualien's Guangfu Township; residents of 6 households evacuatedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394154https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394154Fri, 15 May 2026 18:46:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAHeavy afternoon rain caused streams to swell and flood areas of Guangfu Township, Hualien, prompting the emergency evacuation of residents from 6 households. Myanmar man with stage three rectal cancer finds new life in Taiwan through precision treatment at TMUHhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394152https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394152Fri, 15 May 2026 18:44:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA man from Myanmar diagnosed with stage three rectal cancer came to Taiwan for precision treatment and da Vinci surgery after a remote assessment by Taipei Medical University Hospital, and was successfully treated while preserving bowel function. Tracing Taiwan's domestically built submarine program: ‘Hai Kun Breaks the Waves’ explores the path to defense autonomyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394153https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394153Fri, 15 May 2026 18:41:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAMedia professional Li Chih-te has published ‘Hai Kun Breaks the Waves,’ looking back at 14 years of Taiwan's submarine-building history and the challenges of defense autonomy. Cheng Ming-chien: Supreme Prosecutors Office must operate; appointing an acting prosecutor general will follow precedenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394155https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394155Fri, 15 May 2026 18:41:08 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAJustice Minister Cheng Ming-chien said appointing an acting prosecutor general follows precedent and will ensure 最高檢察署 continues to operate normally. Cho Jung-tai: Legislation to help small and medium-sized businesses transform and upgrade will be introduced soonhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394156https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394156Fri, 15 May 2026 18:34:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA行政院 head Cho Jung-tai announced plans to promptly introduce the Small and Medium-sized Business Transformation and Upgrading Act to help businesses adopt AI. Dispute over Taichung's Shen-gang Da Fu Di urban renewal association drags on; city dissolves it under the lawhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394157https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394157Fri, 15 May 2026 18:32:04 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAWork at the self-initiated urban renewal zone in Shen-gang, Taichung, had been halted for more than 8 years; the city government announced the association's dissolution under the law. Heavy rain floods Fozu Street and Dongfu Village in Hualien's Guangfu Township; residents of 6 households rushed to safetyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394126https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394126Fri, 15 May 2026 18:27:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Liu Jo-ying misses out on Taipei Film Awards best actress honor; Leon Dai's 2 roles fail to earn him a best actor nominationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394120https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394120Fri, 15 May 2026 18:26:23 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA ‘Yufeng Wheel’ makes maiden call at Matsuyama Port in Ehime, opening a new chapter in Taiwan-Japan maritime student exchangeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394125https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394125Fri, 15 May 2026 18:26:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Another private conversation with Xi Jinping surfaces; he showed Trump centuries-old trees at Zhongnanhaihttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394119https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394119Fri, 15 May 2026 18:25:59 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Liu Yang-wei: Sovereign AI will localize supply chains; Science Park 3.0 will expand globallyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394123https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394123Fri, 15 May 2026 18:16:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Comprehensive Assessment Program begins on the 16th; temperatures in western Taiwan to reach 33 degrees, with brief showers in the easthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394121https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394121Fri, 15 May 2026 18:14:32 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Cruise ship hantavirus outbreak raises concerns, testing public health communications in the post-COVID erahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394130https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394130Fri, 15 May 2026 18:12:36 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Women-only app ruled discriminatory; Australian court upholds transgender woman's victoryhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394122https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394122Fri, 15 May 2026 18:12:30 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA President Lai attends National Awards for Arts, thanks artists for portraying Taiwan through their workhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394129https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394129Fri, 15 May 2026 18:11:46 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA ASEAN Briefing: May 15, 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394118https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394118Fri, 15 May 2026 18:11:20 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAEconomic, financial and policy developments across ASEAN: key updates include a booming gaming industry in Vietnam, tighter entry rules in Laos, lower profits at Singapore Airlines, foreign investment growth in the Philippines and Thailand's 5T industrial transformation strategy. Names revealed for Shei-Pa's baby Blakiston's fish owls: Yuanbao and Xiaobao expected to leave the nest in about 1 weekhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394127https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394127Fri, 15 May 2026 18:11:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 川習會插曲連連 白宮幕僚遭踩、美媒與特勤人員被擋https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394132https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394132Fri, 15 May 2026 18:10:25 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Escape room accident in Taipei; councilor says joint public safety inspections remain unimplementedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394124https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394124Fri, 15 May 2026 18:09:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Hu Ling-fang and Cheng Yu-chieh beat Japanese pair to reach the last 4 at Thailand badminton tournamenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394128https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394128Fri, 15 May 2026 18:02:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 花蓮玉里大西瓜多汁 週末新北捷運海山站促銷https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394131https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394131Fri, 15 May 2026 17:59:09 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Trump touts trade gains from China visit; Beijing warns over Taiwan and criticizes Iran warhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394023https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394023Fri, 15 May 2026 17:54:42 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAU.S. President Donald Trump reached several trade agreements during his China visit, but markets reacted coolly, while Chinese officials warned over Taiwan and criticized the Iran war. Trump put aside his social media habit during Beijing trip; White House officials confirm he did not use his personal phone at allhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394021https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394021Fri, 15 May 2026 17:53:04 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAU.S. President Donald Trump did not use his personal phone or post during his visit to China, to prevent data from being hacked. Taiwan completes 4th international review of the 2 covenants; 法務部 urges agencies to implement recommendationshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394031https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394031Fri, 15 May 2026 17:52:03 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan has completed the 4th international review of its national report on the 2 covenants; 法務部 will oversee agencies' implementation of international experts' recommendations. Son of Yunlin Deputy Council Speaker Tsai Yong-te again implicated in assault case; police arrest accomplice and refer case for prosecutionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394022https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394022Fri, 15 May 2026 17:52:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 世界健身-KY: Accelerating expansion in Thailand, M&A to begin in 2027https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394027https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394027Fri, 15 May 2026 17:51:53 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA世界健身-KY posted record-high first-quarter profit since listing and plans to open 12 to 15 locations in Taiwan this year, accelerate its expansion in Thailand and launch an M&A plan next year. National Chiayi University and National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University sign MOU to jointly build a national-level Chinese medicine ecosystemhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394032https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394032Fri, 15 May 2026 17:51:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA嘉義大學 and 陽明交通大學 signed an MOU to jointly build a national-level Chinese medicine ecosystem. May 15: Impact of the U.S.-Iran war on the global economy, financial markets and livelihoodshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394029https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394029Fri, 15 May 2026 17:48:44 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe U.S.-Iran war has sent oil prices soaring; India has raised fuel prices, Beijing has called for the Strait of Hormuz to be opened, and Spain has extended preferential tax rates on oil and gas. Bear spotted in Fukushima, Japan; elementary school students take shelter on their way to schoolhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394025https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394025Fri, 15 May 2026 17:46:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA日本福島縣喜多方市松山小學附近接連出現熊蹤，校方緊急疏散上學學童以確保安全。 Hidden-camera case at cosmetic clinics: KMT lawmakers propose requiring buyers of covert cameras to register under their real nameshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394024https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394024Fri, 15 May 2026 17:45:57 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFollowing a series of recent hidden-camera incidents at cosmetic clinics, several KMT lawmakers jointly proposed legislation requiring buyers of covert camera equipment to register under their real names. 台灣普利司通 closes Hsinchu plant and lays off workers; labor groups petition Hsinchu County governmenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394026Fri, 15 May 2026 17:41:53 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA台灣普利司通 announced it would close its Hsinchu plant and lay off 551 employees, prompting labor groups and councilors to petition 新竹縣政府 to protect workers' rights. 2026 Hsinchu International Animation Festival to turn city hall and historic buildings into exhibition venueshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394035https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394035Fri, 15 May 2026 17:41:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 2026 Hsinchu International Animation Festival will take place on the 30th and 31st, with exhibitions and performances at historic buildings including Hsinchu State Hall. ‘Complete Entertainment’ marks 30th anniversary with relaunch; Tseng Kuo-cheng calls Lulu a ‘celestial mountain demon’https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394034https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394034Fri, 15 May 2026 17:41:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAEntertainment program ‘Complete Entertainment’ is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a revamp, with Lulu serving as entertainment editor-in-chief and host. Deepening Taiwan-Ukraine media cooperation: Radio Taiwan International joins Ukraine in hosting ‘Taiwan session’https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394028https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394028Fri, 15 May 2026 17:39:49 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA央廣與外交部、美國國家民主基金會合作，在烏克蘭利維夫媒體論壇舉辦「台灣專場」，探討對抗威權資訊戰。 Odors from cats in luxury high-rise affect foreign tenants; Taipei City to conduct inspectionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394030https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394030Fri, 15 May 2026 17:35:44 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA resident of a luxury high-rise in Taipei's Xinyi District is keeping a large number of cats, causing odors that affect foreign tenants; the Taipei City Animal Protection Office will investigate. Dispute over nonrefundable daycare center ‘reservation fees’; Consumers' Foundation urges standard contract ruleshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394033https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394033Fri, 15 May 2026 17:32:38 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Consumers' Foundation has received complaints over nonrefundable ‘reservation fees’ charged by daycare centers and urged the government to include them in standard contract regulations. Taiwan Railways to add 116 trains for Dragon Boat Festival holiday; bookings open 5/19https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394036https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p3.html#n394036Fri, 15 May 2026 17:28:32 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan Railways announced it will add 116 trains for the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, with bookings opening at midnight on 5/19.