AI News 180m Report

2026-05-18 09:00–12:00 JST

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One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 711 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 23 items from 1 source.

One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

Taiwan | 中央社 CNA (continued)(23)

Nobel Literature Laureate Gurnah: Colonial Legacy Still Shapes Contemporary Society [Interview]

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Nobel Literature Prize laureate Abdulrazak Gurnah said in an interview that borders drawn during the colonial era and historical narratives remain root causes of instability and identity issues in many places, including Africa.

Companies mentioned:中央社、台灣出版社

Original台積電跌50元 台股早盤下跌逾千點回測4萬點大關

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Original台股因中東衝突及國際股市影響,早盤大跌逾千點,權值股台積電領跌。

Companies mentioned:台積電、台達電、聯發科、日月光投控、鴻海、南亞科、華邦電、旺宏

Taiwan Stocks Open Down 76.54 Points

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Taipei stock market opened down 76.54 points, with TAIEX at 41095.82 points and turnover of NT$9.85 billion.

New Taiwan Dollar Opens 1.9 Cents Weaker at 31.57

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The New Taiwan Dollar opened at 31.57 against the US dollar in the Taipei foreign exchange market, depreciating by 1.9 cents with an initial trading range of 31.57 to 31.61.

Hanoi Cracks Down on Sidewalk Encroachment; Returning Streets to the Public and Preserving the Street Economy Prove Difficult to Reconcile

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The Hanoi government in Vietnam has stepped up enforcement against sidewalk encroachment. While the campaign has improved the city’s appearance and pedestrian safety, it has severely affected the livelihoods of vendors and businesses that rely on the “sidewalk economy,” prompting debate over how to balance urban order with street culture.

Companies mentioned:中央通訊社、西貢解放日報 (Sài Gòn Giải Phóng)、越南快訊 (VnExpress)

Wu Der-rong: Hot and Sunny Like Summer Through the 26th; Next Front to Be Monitored

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Weather expert Wu Der-rong forecast that Taiwan would remain hot and sunny like summer through the 26th, with afternoon showers in mountainous areas. The next plum rain front is expected to move south around the 27th.

Companies mentioned:中央通訊社、氣象應用推廣基金會

US Tech Stocks Pull Back, Taiwan Index Futures Fall Overnight; Analysts Say Taiwan Market Volatility to Increase

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

A pullback in US technology stocks triggered a decline in Taiwan index futures overnight. Institutional investors expect Taiwan stocks to enter a period of consolidation at elevated levels, with volatility potentially increasing. The market is watching Nvidia’s earnings and the Federal Reserve’s moves.

Companies mentioned:台積電、輝達 (NVIDIA)、美光 (Micron)、超微 (AMD)、英特爾 (Intel)、台灣證券交易所

Freddy Lim Appears at World Village Festival with Burmese Exiled Artist, Urges Resistance to Authoritarianism

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Taiwan representative to Finland Freddy Lim spoke at the World Village Festival in Helsinki, sharing Taiwan’s experience in countering China’s cognitive warfare and calling on the world to unite against authoritarianism.

Companies mentioned:中央通訊社、Fingo、晚報 (Iltalehti)、世界圖像報 (Maailman Kuvalehti)

Trump Envoy Visits Greenland for Economic Forum as Sovereignty Dispute Looms

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Jeff Landry, appointed by Trump as a special envoy, visited Greenland to attend an economic forum. His past support for the United States buying Greenland has once again cast a shadow of sovereignty disputes over the visit.

Companies mentioned:丹麥廣播公司 (DR)、鞍山週報 (Sermitsiaq)、格陵蘭商業協會 (Business Greenland)

Lin Chia-lung Appears in Geneva on Eve of WHA: “We Won’t Give Up Opportunities to Speak for Taiwan”

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Taiwan Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung visited Geneva for the first time during the WHA, promoting “health diplomacy” that combines Taiwan’s semiconductor and AI strengths, seeking international support and working to overcome pressure from China.

Companies mentioned:世界衛生組織 (WHO)

Allies Take Turns Voicing Support for Taiwan’s WHA Participation Ahead of Opening, Stressing Taiwan Can Help

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

On the eve of the WHA opening, officials from several allied countries, including Eswatini and Tuvalu, emphasized Taiwan’s contributions to global health at a diplomatic reception and reiterated their support for Taiwan joining the WHO.

Companies mentioned:世界衛生組織 (WHO)、中央社

UAE Nuclear Power Plant Attacked by Drone; International Oil Prices Rise More Than 1%

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

A drone attack on a nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates raised market concerns about geopolitical risks in the Middle East, pushing international oil prices up more than 1%.

Good Morning World》Taiwan Not Invited to WHO’s WHA; Government and Civil Society Join Forces to Make Their Voices Heard

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Taiwan’s drone industry is responding to geopolitical demand and, with the support of government initiatives and international cooperation, is building a supply chain free of Chinese components and entering a period of opportunity.

Companies mentioned:世界衛生組織 (WHO)、醫師公會全聯會、歐洲台灣醫事聯盟、公路局、雷虎科技、碳基科技、Green UAS、威順旅行社、品保協會、味全龍隊、中央通訊社

World Robotics Competition: Taiwan Students Win 8 Awards, Including 2 Gold, 1 Silver and 1 Bronze

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Taiwanese students won 8 major awards, including 2 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze, at the 2026 World Robotics Competition, demonstrating their competitiveness in global technology education through their strengths in AI and science.

Companies mentioned:勞倫斯科技大學 (Lawrence Technological University)、新北市私立康橋高級中學、華盛頓國際學校、史丁機器人、正心高級中學、彰化女子高級中學

US Venture Capitalist Says “Taiwan Won’t Matter in 18 Months,” Draws Criticism for Underestimating the Situation

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

US venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya said Taiwan’s strategic importance in semiconductors would disappear in 18 months. His remarks drew criticism from experts, who said he had underestimated Taiwan’s geopolitical significance, democratic values and the complexity of its semiconductor industry.

Companies mentioned:Facebook、Neuralink、紐約時報 (The New York Times)、澳洲戰略政策研究所 (Australian Strategic Policy Institute)

Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示(19)

Annual Securities Report — 64th Fiscal Period (2025/03/01–2026/02/28)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

Originalマックスバリュ東海の2026年2月期決算は、売上高が過去最高を更新。コスト増で営業減益も、純利益は増益を確保。地域密着とPB強化が奏功。

Companies mentioned:イオン株式会社

Annual Securities Report — 59th Fiscal Period (2025/03/01–2026/02/28)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

Original株式会社フジが2026年2月期(第59期)の有価証券報告書を公開。1年間の業績と今後の経営戦略を網羅。

Companies mentioned:株式会社フジ

Annual Securities Report (Domestic Investment Trust Beneficiary Certificates) — 40th Fiscal Period (2025/08/19–2026/02/18)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

Deutsche Asset Management has filed its annual securities report for the 40th fiscal period.

Companies mentioned:ドイチェ・アセット・マネジメント株式会社

Annual Securities Report (Domestic Investment Trust Beneficiary Certificates) — 16th Fiscal Period (2025/08/20–2026/02/19)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

HSBC Asset Management has filed its annual securities report for the 16th fiscal period.

Companies mentioned:HSBCアセットマネジメント株式会社

Annual Securities Report (Domestic Investment Trust Beneficiary Certificates) — 38th Fiscal Period (2025/08/19–2026/02/18)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

Deutsche Asset Management has filed its annual securities report for the 38th fiscal period.

Companies mentioned:ドイチェ・アセット・マネジメント株式会社

Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trust) — 65th Fiscal Period (2025/02/20–2026/02/19)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management has filed its annual securities report for the 65th fiscal period.

Companies mentioned:三菱UFJアセットマネジメント株式会社

Annual Securities Report (Domestic Investment Trust Beneficiary Certificates) — 11th Fiscal Period (2025/02/21–2026/02/20)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

Submission of the annual securities report for the 11th fiscal period by インベスコ・アセット・マネジメント株式会社.

Companies mentioned:インベスコ・アセット・マネジメント株式会社

Annual Securities Report (Domestic Investment Trust Beneficiary Certificates) — 38th Fiscal Period (2025/08/19–2026/02/18)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

Submission of the annual securities report for the 38th fiscal period by ドイチェ・アセット・マネジメント株式会社.

Companies mentioned:ドイチェ・アセット・マネジメント株式会社

Annual Securities Report (Domestic Investment Trust Beneficiary Certificates) — 30th Fiscal Period (2025/08/26–2026/02/25)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

Filing of the 30th-period securities report by 大和アセットマネジメント株式会社.

Companies mentioned:大和アセットマネジメント株式会社

Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) — 46th Period (2025/08/21–2026/02/20)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

Filing of the 46th-period securities report by インベスコ・アセット・マネジメント株式会社.

Companies mentioned:インベスコ・アセット・マネジメント株式会社

Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trust)-2nd Period (2025/02/21-2026/02/20)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

Filing of the 2nd-period securities report by フィデリティ投信株式会社.

Companies mentioned:フィデリティ投信株式会社

Securities Report (Domestic Investment Trust Beneficiary Certificates) – 28th Period (2025/08/19–2026/02/18)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

Originalイーストスプリング・インベストメンツの第28期有価証券報告書が提出された。

Companies mentioned:イーストスプリング・インベストメンツ株式会社

Securities Report (Domestic Investment Trust Beneficiary Certificates) – 24th Period (2025/08/19–2026/02/18)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

アセットマネジメントOne filed its 24th-period securities report.

Companies mentioned:アセットマネジメントOne株式会社

Securities Report (Domestic Investment Trust Beneficiary Certificates) – 12th Period (2025/02/19–2026/02/18)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

アセットマネジメントOne filed its 12th-period securities report.

Companies mentioned:アセットマネジメントOne株式会社

Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trust) — 65th Fiscal Period (2025/02/20–2026/02/19)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

Original野村アセットマネジメントの第65期有価証券報告書が提出された。

Companies mentioned:野村アセットマネジメント株式会社

Securities Report (Domestic Investment Trust Beneficiary Certificates) – 10th Period (2025/02/19–2026/02/18)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

Filing of the 10th-period securities report by ピクテ・ジャパン株式会社.

Companies mentioned:ピクテ・ジャパン株式会社

Amended Securities Report – 38th Period (2024/11/01–2025/10/31)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

Filing of an amended securities report by ReYuu Japan株式会社.

Companies mentioned:ReYuu Japan株式会社

Securities Report (Domestic Investment Trust Beneficiary Certificates) – 1st Period (2025/04/30–2026/02/20)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

Filing of the 1st-period securities report by フィデリティ投信株式会社.

Companies mentioned:フィデリティ投信株式会社

Securities Report (Domestic Investment Trust Beneficiary Certificates) – 27th Period (2025/02/21–2026/02/20)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

Filing of the 27th-period securities report by フィデリティ投信株式会社.

Companies mentioned:フィデリティ投信株式会社

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