AI News 180m Report｜2026-05-18 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 8 of 8https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p8.htmlOne 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.en Nobel Literature Laureate Gurnah: Colonial Legacy Still Shapes Contemporary Society [Interview]https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p8.html#n418118https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p8.html#n418118Mon, 18 May 2026 10:27:45 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNANobel 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. 台積電跌50元 台股早盤下跌逾千點回測4萬點大關https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p8.html#n418117https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p8.html#n418117Mon, 18 May 2026 10:17:58 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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。 Taiwan Stocks Open Down 76.54 Pointshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p8.html#n418119https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p8.html#n418119Mon, 18 May 2026 10:03:53 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaipei 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 31.57https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p8.html#n418120https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p8.html#n418120Mon, 18 May 2026 10:02:51 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 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 Reconcilehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p8.html#n417841https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p8.html#n417841Mon, 18 May 2026 09:51:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 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. Wu Der-rong: Hot and Sunny Like Summer Through the 26th; Next Front to Be Monitoredhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p8.html#n417842https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p8.html#n417842Mon, 18 May 2026 09:47:41 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAWeather 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. US Tech Stocks Pull Back, Taiwan Index Futures Fall Overnight; Analysts Say Taiwan Market Volatility to Increasehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p8.html#n417796https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p8.html#n417796Mon, 18 May 2026 09:23:44 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA 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. Freddy Lim Appears at World Village Festival with Burmese Exiled Artist, Urges Resistance to Authoritarianismhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p8.html#n417797https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p8.html#n417797Mon, 18 May 2026 09:17:42 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan 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. Trump Envoy Visits Greenland for Economic Forum as Sovereignty Dispute Loomshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p8.html#n417798https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p8.html#n417798Mon, 18 May 2026 09:14:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAJeff 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. Lin Chia-lung Appears in Geneva on Eve of WHA: “We Won’t Give Up Opportunities to Speak for Taiwan”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p8.html#n417687https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p8.html#n417687Mon, 18 May 2026 08:55:09 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan 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. Allies Take Turns Voicing Support for Taiwan’s WHA Participation Ahead of Opening, Stressing Taiwan Can Helphttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p8.html#n417684https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p8.html#n417684Mon, 18 May 2026 08:51:37 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAOn 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. UAE Nuclear Power Plant Attacked by Drone; International Oil Prices Rise More Than 1%https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p8.html#n417685https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p8.html#n417685Mon, 18 May 2026 08:50:35 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA 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 Heardhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p8.html#n417683https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p8.html#n417683Mon, 18 May 2026 08:48:34 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan’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. World Robotics Competition: Taiwan Students Win 8 Awards, Including 2 Gold, 1 Silver and 1 Bronzehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p8.html#n417686https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p8.html#n417686Mon, 18 May 2026 08:47:32 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwanese 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. US Venture Capitalist Says “Taiwan Won’t Matter in 18 Months,” Draws Criticism for Underestimating the Situationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p8.html#n417688https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p8.html#n417688Mon, 18 May 2026 08:33:28 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAUS 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. Annual Securities Report — 64th Fiscal Period (2025/03/01–2026/02/28)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p8.html#n418402https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p8.html#n418402Mon, 18 May 2026 11:01:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示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。 Annual Securities Report — 59th Fiscal Period (2025/03/01–2026/02/28)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p8.html#n418172https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p8.html#n418172Mon, 18 May 2026 10:49:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示株式会社フジが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。 Annual Securities Report (Domestic Investment Trust Beneficiary Certificates) — 40th Fiscal Period (2025/08/19–2026/02/18)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p8.html#n417845https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p8.html#n417845Mon, 18 May 2026 09:52:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Deutsche Asset Management has filed its annual securities report for the 40th fiscal period. Annual Securities Report (Domestic Investment Trust Beneficiary Certificates) — 16th Fiscal Period (2025/08/20–2026/02/19)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p8.html#n417844https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p8.html#n417844Mon, 18 May 2026 09:51:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示HSBC Asset Management has filed its annual securities report for the 16th fiscal period. Annual Securities Report (Domestic Investment Trust Beneficiary Certificates) — 38th Fiscal Period (2025/08/19–2026/02/18)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p8.html#n417843https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p8.html#n417843Mon, 18 May 2026 09:32:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Deutsche Asset Management has filed its annual securities report for the 38th fiscal period. Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trust) — 65th Fiscal Period (2025/02/20–2026/02/19)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p8.html#n417812https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p8.html#n417812Mon, 18 May 2026 09:18:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management has filed its annual securities report for the 65th fiscal period. Annual Securities Report (Domestic Investment Trust Beneficiary Certificates) — 11th Fiscal Period (2025/02/21–2026/02/20)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p8.html#n417811https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p8.html#n417811Mon, 18 May 2026 09:11:00 +0900JapanEDINET 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. Annual Securities Report (Domestic Investment Trust Beneficiary Certificates) — 38th Fiscal Period (2025/08/19–2026/02/18)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p8.html#n417810https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p8.html#n417810Mon, 18 May 2026 09:10:00 +0900JapanEDINET 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. Annual Securities Report (Domestic Investment Trust Beneficiary Certificates) — 30th Fiscal Period (2025/08/26–2026/02/25)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p8.html#n417809https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p8.html#n417809Mon, 18 May 2026 09:07:00 +0900JapanEDINET 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. Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) — 46th Period (2025/08/21–2026/02/20)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p8.html#n417808https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p8.html#n417808Mon, 18 May 2026 09:07:00 +0900JapanEDINET 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. Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trust)－2nd Period (2025/02/21－2026/02/20)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p8.html#n417807https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p8.html#n417807Mon, 18 May 2026 09:05:00 +0900JapanEDINET 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. Securities Report (Domestic Investment Trust Beneficiary Certificates) – 28th Period (2025/08/19–2026/02/18)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p8.html#n417806https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p8.html#n417806Mon, 18 May 2026 09:05:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示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。 Securities Report (Domestic Investment Trust Beneficiary Certificates) – 24th Period (2025/08/19–2026/02/18)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p8.html#n417805https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p8.html#n417805Mon, 18 May 2026 09:04:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示アセットマネジメントOne filed its 24th-period securities report. Securities Report (Domestic Investment Trust Beneficiary Certificates) – 12th Period (2025/02/19–2026/02/18)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p8.html#n417804https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p8.html#n417804Mon, 18 May 2026 09:03:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示アセットマネジメントOne filed its 12th-period securities report. Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trust) — 65th Fiscal Period (2025/02/20–2026/02/19)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p8.html#n417803https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p8.html#n417803Mon, 18 May 2026 09:02:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示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。 Securities Report (Domestic Investment Trust Beneficiary Certificates) – 10th Period (2025/02/19–2026/02/18)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p8.html#n417802https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p8.html#n417802Mon, 18 May 2026 09:01:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Filing of the 10th-period securities report by ピクテ・ジャパン株式会社. Amended Securities Report – 38th Period (2024/11/01–2025/10/31)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p8.html#n417801https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p8.html#n417801Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Filing of an amended securities report by ＲｅＹｕｕ Ｊａｐａｎ株式会社. Securities Report (Domestic Investment Trust Beneficiary Certificates) – 1st Period (2025/04/30–2026/02/20)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p8.html#n417800https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p8.html#n417800Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:00 +0900JapanEDINET 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. Securities Report (Domestic Investment Trust Beneficiary Certificates) – 27th Period (2025/02/21–2026/02/20)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p8.html#n417799https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p8.html#n417799Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:00 +0900JapanEDINET 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.