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AI and more than 100 developers to take the Group’s development capabilities to the next level", "title_state": "translated", "summary": "Ureru Net Advertising Group has formed a business alliance with JV-IT Holdings, which has a development team of more than 100 in Vietnam. 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Please send us a voice message for the Lake Towada Lake Water Festival!", "title_state": "translated", "summary": "Sales have begun for “Message Fireworks” at the 2026 Lake Towada Lake Water Festival, featuring messages from attendees as they are launched. 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It features Peltier cooling and heater-based heating, with a safety-focused design to protect pets’ health.", "summary_state": "translated", "facts": [], "companies": [ "サンコー株式会社" ], "published_at": "2026-05-18T11:33:06+09:00", "source_type": "prtimes", "source_name": "PR TIMES", "country": "JP", "country_name": "Japan", "source_language": "ja", "summary_language": "ja", "url": "https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000448.000111905.html", "link_level": "source", "link_label": "Original", "site_url": null, "merged_count": 1, "merged_ids": [], "merged_urls": [] }, { "id": 420578, "anchor": "n420578", "permalink": "https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-12/index-en-p5.html#n420578", "title": "[xTool] Exhibiting at the art event Design Festa vol.63. 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A'pieu introduces a new jelly cheek balm with a soft texture", "title_state": "translated", "summary": "Missha Japan will launch a new blush from Korean cosmetics brand “A'pieu,” which can be personalized by blending 2 colors, exclusively online on May 22, 2026.", "summary_state": "translated", "facts": [], "companies": [ "株式会社ミシャジャパン" ], "published_at": "2026-05-18T11:30:02+09:00", "source_type": "prtimes", "source_name": "PR TIMES", "country": "JP", "country_name": "Japan", "source_language": "ja", "summary_language": "ja", "url": "https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000288.000023609.html", "link_level": "source", "link_label": "Original", "site_url": null, "merged_count": 1, "merged_ids": [], "merged_urls": [] }, { "id": 420566, "anchor": "n420566", "permalink": "https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-12/index-en-p5.html#n420566", "title": "[Misato Ugaki appointed as host] Office smoking-area signage media “BREAK” launches “BREAK TIMES,” an information program for break times", "title_state": "translated", "summary": "Office smoking-area media “BREAK” has launched a new program hosted by Misato Ugaki. It is developing DOOH programming and strengthening its reach among business audiences.", "summary_state": "translated", "facts": [], "companies": [ "株式会社ニューステクノロジー", "株式会社コソド", "アサヒビール（アサヒゼロ）", "IN MIST" ], "published_at": "2026-05-18T11:30:02+09:00", "source_type": "prtimes", "source_name": "PR TIMES", "country": "JP", "country_name": "Japan", "source_language": "ja", "summary_language": "ja", "url": "https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000300.000041209.html", "link_level": "source", "link_label": "Original", "site_url": null, "merged_count": 1, "merged_ids": [], "merged_urls": [] }, { "id": 420565, "anchor": "n420565", "permalink": "https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-12/index-en-p5.html#n420565", "title": "A new idea made with Amano Foods’ freeze-dried miso soup, “Ice Miso Soup Bowl,” helps address summer eating challenges. It offers an easy way to replenish carbohydrates for energy, as well as salt and fluids essential in summer.", "title_state": "translated", "summary": "Asahi Group Foods has proposed the “Ice Miso Soup Bowl” as a solution to summer eating challenges in 2026. It highlights the easy replenishment of fluids and salt to help combat summer fatigue.", "summary_state": "translated", "facts": [], "companies": [ "アサヒグループ食品株式会社" ], "published_at": "2026-05-18T11:30:02+09:00", "source_type": "prtimes", "source_name": "PR TIMES", "country": "JP", "country_name": "Japan", "source_language": "ja", "summary_language": "ja", "url": "https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000387.000059194.html", "link_level": "source", "link_label": "Original", "site_url": null, "merged_count": 1, "merged_ids": [], "merged_urls": [] }, { "id": 420564, "anchor": "n420564", "permalink": "https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-12/index-en-p5.html#n420564", "title": "For the first time in 6 years in a mini cup! A refreshing “choco mint” flavor arrives with an extra boost of freshness! Mini Cup “Chocolat Mint Extra” launches for a limited time from Tuesday, May 19!", "title_state": "translated", "summary": "Häagen-Dazs will launch the Mini Cup “Chocolat Mint Extra” for a limited time from May 19. The refreshing ice cream has a stronger mint flavor and aims to capture summer demand.", "summary_state": "translated", "facts": [], "companies": [], "published_at": "2026-05-18T11:30:02+09:00", "source_type": "prtimes", "source_name": "PR TIMES", "country": "JP", "country_name": "Japan", "source_language": "ja", "summary_language": "ja", "url": "https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000426.000012760.html", "link_level": "source", "link_label": "Original", "site_url": null, "merged_count": 1, "merged_ids": [], "merged_urls": [] }, { "id": 420563, "anchor": "n420563", "permalink": "https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-12/index-en-p5.html#n420563", "title": "[The Westin Yokohama] “The Westin Yokohama Wellness Day,” a 1-day wellness event to restore mind and body in Yokohama’s Minato Mirai, on Saturday, May 30", "title_state": "translated", "summary": "", "summary_state": "withheld", "facts": [], "companies": [ "maitri garden", "Hyperice" ], "published_at": "2026-05-18T11:30:02+09:00", "source_type": "prtimes", "source_name": "PR TIMES", "country": "JP", "country_name": "Japan", "source_language": "ja", "summary_language": "ja", "url": "https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002679.000011305.html", "link_level": "source", "link_label": "Original", "site_url": null, "merged_count": 1, "merged_ids": [], "merged_urls": [] }, { "id": 420562, "anchor": "n420562", "permalink": "https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-12/index-en-p5.html#n420562", "title": "Even “manzai with a dog” is fair game! Why Savannah’s Yagi ranks among the top sales performers: the studio bursts into laughter at his 14-year run of unconventional sales work. Mog Rider’s Shiba relates to the realities of sales on the ground. What shocking remark did he hear during a high school sales visit?—“Shikujiri Sensei”", "title_state": "translated", "summary": "On ABEMA’s “Shikujiri Sensei,” Yagi of Savannah revealed his unique sales philosophy. The show highlighted how his flexible, no-prohibitions approach has earned high praise.", "summary_state": "translated", "facts": [], "companies": [ "吉本興業", "ABEMA" ], "published_at": "2026-05-18T11:30:02+09:00", "source_type": "prtimes", "source_name": "PR TIMES", "country": "JP", "country_name": "Japan", "source_language": "ja", "summary_language": "ja", "url": "https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003250.000064643.html", "link_level": "source", "link_label": "Original", "site_url": null, "merged_count": 1, "merged_ids": [], "merged_urls": [] }, { "id": 420561, "anchor": "n420561", "permalink": "https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-12/index-en-p5.html#n420561", "title": "Junichi Inamoto: “It could become the Sano World Cup”—What makes Kaishu Sano so impressive? A German correspondent weighs in. Exclusive interview with 21-year-old forward Kento Shiogai, selected for the World Cup squad for the first time: “Scoring a goal at the World Cup would change my life”—“ABEMA Sports Time”", "title_state": "translated", "summary": "In a sports program in May 2026, ABEMA spotlighted Kaishu Sano and Kento Shiogai ahead of the World Cup. Junichi Inamoto and others praised both players’ technical skills and mental strength.", "summary_state": "translated", "facts": [], "companies": [ "マインツ", "クリスタル・パレス", "東京グレートベアーズ", "kicker" ], "published_at": "2026-05-18T11:30:02+09:00", "source_type": "prtimes", "source_name": "PR TIMES", "country": "JP", "country_name": "Japan", "source_language": "ja", "summary_language": "ja", "url": "https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003251.000064643.html", "link_level": "source", "link_label": "Original", "site_url": null, "merged_count": 1, "merged_ids": [], "merged_urls": [] }, { "id": 420560, "anchor": "n420560", "permalink": "https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-12/index-en-p5.html#n420560", "title": "[Hotel Nikko Alivila] Afternoon tea themed around summer scenery and tropical fruits, served from June 1", "title_state": "translated", "summary": "Hotel Nikko Alivila will offer “el sol,” a birdcage-style afternoon tea themed around summer scenery and tropical fruits, from June 1 to August 31.", "summary_state": "translated", "facts": [], "companies": [ "ホテル日航アリビラ (Hotel Nikko Alivila)", "株式会社オークラ ニッコー ホテルマネジメント (Okura Nikko Hotel Management Co., Ltd.)" ], "published_at": "2026-05-18T11:30:02+09:00", "source_type": "prtimes", "source_name": "PR TIMES", "country": "JP", "country_name": "Japan", "source_language": "ja", "summary_language": "ja", "url": "https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004211.000002213.html", "link_level": "source", "link_label": "Original", "site_url": null, "merged_count": 1, "merged_ids": [], "merged_urls": [] }, { "id": 420579, "anchor": "n420579", "permalink": "https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-12/index-en-p5.html#n420579", "title": "Make a “high-level résumé” that impresses recruiters—with ease. ResuPro AI for Sales, an AI-powered résumé-generation tool specialized for sales roles, now available completely free", "title_state": "translated", "summary": "BLAZE Inc. has released a free AI résumé-writing tool specializing in sales roles. It automatically generates professional-standard documents in 15 minutes to help prevent mismatches in the job market.", "summary_state": "translated", "facts": [], "companies": [], "published_at": "2026-05-18T11:29:56+09:00", "source_type": "prtimes", "source_name": "PR TIMES", "country": "JP", "country_name": "Japan", "source_language": "ja", "summary_language": "ja", "url": "https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000181457.html", "link_level": "source", "link_label": "Original", "site_url": null, "merged_count": 1, "merged_ids": [], "merged_urls": [] }, { "id": 420580, "anchor": "n420580", "permalink": "https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-12/index-en-p5.html#n420580", "title": "Eliminate assumptions that employees “should already know” and close gaps in understanding. Reskill launches training to strengthen managers’ ability to identify what their employees don’t know", "title_state": "translated", "summary": "Reskill Inc. launched a new training program in May 2026 for managers to identify employees’ knowledge gaps and thought processes, and address disconnects in coaching.", "summary_state": "translated", "facts": [], "companies": [], "published_at": "2026-05-18T11:25:19+09:00", "source_type": "prtimes", "source_name": "PR TIMES", "country": "JP", "country_name": "Japan", "source_language": "ja", "summary_language": "ja", "url": "https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000127.000112991.html", "link_level": "source", "link_label": "Original", "site_url": null, "merged_count": 1, "merged_ids": [], "merged_urls": [] }, { "id": 420581, "anchor": "n420581", "permalink": "https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-12/index-en-p5.html#n420581", "title": "[Kirishima City] Miyamakirishima azaleas begin to bloom in the Kirishima Mountains", "title_state": "translated", "summary": "霧島市が霧島連山でのミヤマキリシマ開花を発表。5月中旬から6月上旬の見頃に合わせ、周遊バスの運行やアクセス情報を公開し観光客を誘致する。", "summary_state": "original", "facts": [], "companies": [], "published_at": "2026-05-18T11:23:50+09:00", "source_type": "prtimes", "source_name": "PR TIMES", "country": "JP", "country_name": "Japan", "source_language": "ja", "summary_language": "ja", "url": "https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000055.000096500.html", "link_level": "source", "link_label": "Original", "site_url": null, "merged_count": 1, "merged_ids": [], "merged_urls": [] }, { "id": 420582, "anchor": "n420582", "permalink": "https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-12/index-en-p5.html#n420582", "title": "Weleda launches the “Mother’s Refresh Care Set” from May 14, 2026", "title_state": "translated", "summary": "Swiss organic skincare brand Weleda launched the limited-edition care set “マザーズ リフレッシュケアセット” for pregnant women on May 14.", "summary_state": "translated", "facts": [], "companies": [ "株式会社 ヴェレダ・ジャパン (Weleda Japan Co., Ltd.)", "ヴェレダ (Weleda)" ], "published_at": "2026-05-18T11:22:30+09:00", "source_type": "prtimes", "source_name": "PR TIMES", "country": "JP", "country_name": "Japan", "source_language": "ja", "summary_language": "ja", "url": "https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000270.000008079.html", "link_level": "source", "link_label": "Original", "site_url": null, "merged_count": 1, "merged_ids": [], "merged_urls": [] }, { "id": 420583, "anchor": "n420583", "permalink": "https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-12/index-en-p5.html#n420583", "title": "Unicharm revamps dedicated sustainability website; releases podcast and YouTube videos for “Haruna Kondo’s This Isn’t Just Sustainability 2nd”", "title_state": "translated", "summary": "Unicharm has revamped its dedicated sustainability website and released awareness content featuring talent Haruna Kondo and others. The initiative aims to raise awareness of its recycling technology, “RefF.”", "summary_state": "translated", "facts": [], "companies": [ "TOKYO FM" ], "published_at": "2026-05-18T11:20:54+09:00", "source_type": "prtimes", "source_name": "PR TIMES", "country": "JP", "country_name": "Japan", "source_language": "ja", "summary_language": "ja", "url": "https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000176.000026351.html", "link_level": "source", "link_label": "Original", "site_url": null, "merged_count": 1, "merged_ids": [], "merged_urls": [] }, { "id": 420584, "anchor": "n420584", "permalink": "https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-12/index-en-p5.html#n420584", "title": "As a foundation for cross-disciplinary creativity", "title_state": "translated", "summary": "Sakagyu Taku First-Class Architect Office has reorganized as D.A. Inc. and established subsidiaries responsible for fashion and publishing. The move will strengthen cross-disciplinary creative activities.", "summary_state": "translated", "facts": [], "companies": [ "有限会社坂牛卓一級建築士事務所" ], "published_at": "2026-05-18T11:20:44+09:00", "source_type": "prtimes", "source_name": "PR TIMES", "country": "JP", "country_name": "Japan", "source_language": "ja", "summary_language": "ja", "url": "https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000175036.html", "link_level": "source", "link_label": "Original", "site_url": null, "merged_count": 1, "merged_ids": [], "merged_urls": [] }, { "id": 420585, "anchor": "n420585", "permalink": "https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-12/index-en-p5.html#n420585", "title": "【5月末まで延長】「うちの子、こんなこともできるんだ！」第10回りんくう花火・本物の運営体験「KIDS JOB」参加者募集", "title_state": "original", "summary": "大阪の「りんくう花火2026」にて、小学生25名を対象とした運営体験プログラムの締切が5月末まで延長。参加費無料で舞台裏を学べる貴重な機会。", "summary_state": "original", "facts": [], "companies": [ "丸玉屋（花火製造・打上）", "郵便局（ボランティア協力）" ], "published_at": "2026-05-18T11:20:29+09:00", "source_type": "prtimes", "source_name": "PR TIMES", "country": "JP", "country_name": "Japan", "source_language": "ja", "summary_language": "ja", "url": "https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000177935.html", "link_level": "source", "link_label": "Original", "site_url": null, "merged_count": 1, "merged_ids": [], "merged_urls": [] }, { "id": 420586, "anchor": "n420586", "permalink": "https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-12/index-en-p5.html#n420586", "title": "“It doesn’t look like loungewear.” “Revolutionary loungewear” that you can wear straight outside arrives from ANTIUQA", "title_state": "translated", "summary": "antiqua Inc. will release “revolutionary loungewear” suitable for going out on May 16. The collection combines the comfort of 100% cotton with a variety of all-over-print pants, making it suitable for relaxing at home or stepping out nearby.", "summary_state": "translated", "facts": [], "companies": [], "published_at": "2026-05-18T11:20:01+09:00", "source_type": "prtimes", "source_name": "PR TIMES", "country": "JP", "country_name": "Japan", "source_language": "ja", "summary_language": "ja", "url": "https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000723.000096544.html", "link_level": "source", "link_label": "Original", "site_url": null, "merged_count": 1, "merged_ids": [], "merged_urls": [] }, { "id": 420587, "anchor": "n420587", "permalink": "https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-12/index-en-p5.html#n420587", "title": "[Star Wars] Lunch boxes featuring designs such as Darth Vader arrive! Skater launches strikingly sculpted “die-cut lunch boxes”!", "title_state": "translated", "summary": "スケーター株式会社が『スター・ウォーズ』のキャラクターをモチーフにした立体的なランチボックス3種を新発売。4月から5月にかけて各地でポップアップストアも展開される。", "summary_state": "original", "facts": [], "companies": [ "ベネリック株式会社" ], "published_at": "2026-05-18T11:19:54+09:00", "source_type": "prtimes", "source_name": "PR TIMES", "country": "JP", "country_name": "Japan", "source_language": "ja", "summary_language": "ja", "url": "https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000147.000084027.html", "link_level": "source", "link_label": "Original", "site_url": null, "merged_count": 1, "merged_ids": [], "merged_urls": [] }, { "id": 420588, "anchor": "n420588", "permalink": "https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-12/index-en-p5.html#n420588", "title": "Applications for all sessions of the Reiwa 8 fiscal year Rental Property Management Specialist training course (exemption from 5 questions on the exam) open May 18", "title_state": "translated", "summary": "Japan’s Rental Property Management Specialist Council has announced that registration is open for the Reiwa 8 fiscal year certification training course. Participants who complete the course are eligible for a partial exemption from the exam, and registrations are up sharply from the same period last year.", "summary_state": "translated", "facts": [], "companies": [ "一般社団法人賃貸不動産経営管理士協議会", "(公財)日本賃貸住宅管理協会", "(一社)全国賃貸不動産管理業協会", "(公社)全日本不動産協会／TRA" ], "published_at": "2026-05-18T11:18:59+09:00", "source_type": "prtimes", "source_name": "PR TIMES", "country": "JP", "country_name": "Japan", "source_language": "ja", "summary_language": "ja", "url": "https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000072.000021294.html", "link_level": "source", "link_label": "Original", "site_url": null, "merged_count": 1, "merged_ids": [], "merged_urls": [] }, { "id": 420589, "anchor": "n420589", "permalink": "https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-12/index-en-p5.html#n420589", "title": "Children (ages 4 and older) enter free, while admission for adults (high school students and older) is ¥1,000! “Ikoyo Special Day” to be held at 淡路ファームパーク イングランドの丘 in Hyogo Prefecture", "title_state": "translated", "summary": "Actindi has partnered with “England Hill” to run a campaign starting in June 2026 offering free admission for children and discounted admission for adults. The campaign is part of a project to strengthen family bonds.", "summary_state": "translated", "facts": [], "companies": [ "アクトインディ株式会社", "淡路ファームパーク イングランドの丘" ], "published_at": "2026-05-18T11:18:39+09:00", "source_type": "prtimes", "source_name": "PR TIMES", "country": "JP", "country_name": "Japan", "source_language": "ja", "summary_language": "ja", "url": "https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000696.000026954.html", "link_level": "source", "link_label": "Original", "site_url": null, "merged_count": 1, "merged_ids": [], "merged_urls": [] }, { "id": 420590, "anchor": "n420590", "permalink": "https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-12/index-en-p5.html#n420590", "title": "株式会社ハッチィング launches “AI Another Me,” unveiling it at Beautyworld Japan Tokyo", "title_state": "translated", "summary": "Japan’s ハッチィング will unveil “AI Another Me,” an AI business support service for beauty salons, at the Beautyworld Japan exhibition in Tokyo. The service aims to address staffing shortages and insufficient handover processes in the industry.", "summary_state": "translated", "facts": [], "companies": [ "株式会社ハッチィング", "ソフトバンク" ], "published_at": "2026-05-18T11:18:35+09:00", "source_type": "prtimes", "source_name": "PR TIMES", "country": "JP", "country_name": "Japan", "source_language": "ja", "summary_language": "ja", "url": "https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000081.000130546.html", "link_level": "source", "link_label": "Original", "site_url": null, "merged_count": 1, "merged_ids": [], "merged_urls": [] }, { "id": 420591, "anchor": "n420591", "permalink": "https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-12/index-en-p5.html#n420591", "title": "Winners of the 3rd Sawako Ariyoshi Literary Award announced", "title_state": "translated", "summary": "The winners of the 3rd Sawako Ariyoshi Literary Award, hosted by Wakayama City, have been announced. A total of 1,314 works were submitted from Japan and abroad, and the award has become an established cultural event attracting participants from diverse generations.", "summary_state": "translated", "facts": [], "companies": [ "光塩女子学院" ], "published_at": "2026-05-18T11:17:59+09:00", "source_type": "prtimes", "source_name": "PR TIMES", "country": "JP", "country_name": "Japan", "source_language": "ja", "summary_language": "ja", "url": "https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000105.000115515.html", "link_level": "source", "link_label": "Original", "site_url": null, "merged_count": 1, "merged_ids": [], "merged_urls": [] }, { "id": 420592, "anchor": "n420592", "permalink": "https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-12/index-en-p5.html#n420592", "title": "旭タンカー株式会社 and the Yamaguchi Prefectural Fisheries Cooperative launch partnership to create “blue carbon”", "title_state": "translated", "summary": "Furuno Electric, 旭タンカー, and the Yamaguchi Prefectural Fisheries Cooperative have partnered to begin monitoring seaweed beds with fish finders and creating blue carbon. They aim to establish a new model that combines fishing activities with environmental monitoring.", "summary_state": "translated", "facts": [], "companies": [ "古野電気株式会社", "旭タンカー株式会社", "山口県漁業協同組合" ], "published_at": "2026-05-18T11:17:27+09:00", "source_type": "prtimes", "source_name": "PR TIMES", "country": "JP", "country_name": "Japan", "source_language": "ja", "summary_language": "ja", "url": "https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000126.000089783.html", "link_level": "source", "link_label": "Original", "site_url": null, "merged_count": 1, "merged_ids": [], "merged_urls": [] }, { "id": 420593, "anchor": "n420593", "permalink": "https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-12/index-en-p5.html#n420593", "title": "As of April of Reiwa 8, students from all academic years at the universities attracted to the area are in place", "title_state": "translated", "summary": "和歌山市 has attracted 5 universities through its successful university recruitment policy, bringing nearly 1,900 students to the city. The employment rate of graduates within the prefecture is as high as 81.7%, helping promote “study locally, work locally” and regional revitalization.", "summary_state": "translated", "facts": [], "companies": [ "和歌山市", "和歌山県立医科大学" ], "published_at": "2026-05-18T11:16:02+09:00", "source_type": "prtimes", "source_name": "PR TIMES", "country": "JP", "country_name": "Japan", "source_language": "ja", "summary_language": "ja", "url": "https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000104.000115515.html", "link_level": "source", "link_label": "Original", "site_url": null, "merged_count": 1, "merged_ids": [], "merged_urls": [] }, { "id": 420594, "anchor": "n420594", "permalink": "https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-12/index-en-p5.html#n420594", "title": "Rice-flour bagel shop “THE BAGEL by CIAO” to open in Tokyo’s Kagurazaka on June 8, 2026 (Mon.); “crispy, chewy, juicy” bagels best enjoyed within 1 hour", "title_state": "translated", "summary": "株式会社シーマネジメント will open a rice-flour bagel shop in Kagurazaka. It will offer premium bagels that pursue both health-conscious appeal and a novel texture.", "summary_state": "translated", "facts": [], "companies": [ "株式会社シーマネジメント" ], "published_at": "2026-05-18T11:15:40+09:00", "source_type": "prtimes", "source_name": "PR TIMES", "country": "JP", "country_name": "Japan", "source_language": "ja", "summary_language": "ja", "url": "https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000047199.html", "link_level": "source", "link_label": "Original", "site_url": null, "merged_count": 1, "merged_ids": [], "merged_urls": [] }, { "id": 421047, "anchor": "n421047", "permalink": "https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-12/index-en-p5.html#n421047", "title": "Chen Kuang-fu Begins Nerve Repair Therapy; Wife Hopes for His Speedy Recovery", "title_state": "translated", "summary": "Penghu County Magistrate Chen Kuang-fu, who was injured in an accidental fall, will begin an intensive five-month nerve repair treatment program at 高雄榮總 this week. His wife hopes he will recover soon.", "summary_state": "translated", "facts": [], "companies": [ "高雄榮總" ], "published_at": "2026-05-18T14:27:59+09:00", "source_type": "cna", "source_name": "中央社 CNA", "country": "TW", "country_name": "Taiwan", "source_language": "zh-TW", "summary_language": "zh-TW", "url": "https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605180111.aspx", "link_level": "source", "link_label": "Original", "site_url": null, "merged_count": 1, "merged_ids": [], "merged_urls": [] }, { "id": 421048, "anchor": "n421048", "permalink": "https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-12/index-en-p5.html#n421048", "title": "China's Industrial Output Rises 4.1% in April, Lowest in Nearly 3 Years", "title_state": "translated", "summary": "China's industrial output and retail sales data both hit recent lows in April, far below market expectations and highlighting the persistent weakness in domestic demand.", "summary_state": "translated", "facts": [], "companies": [ "中國國家統計局" ], "published_at": "2026-05-18T14:25:56+09:00", "source_type": "cna", "source_name": "中央社 CNA", "country": "TW", "country_name": "Taiwan", "source_language": "zh-TW", "summary_language": "zh-TW", "url": "https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202605180110.aspx", "link_level": "source", "link_label": "Original", "site_url": null, "merged_count": 1, "merged_ids": [], "merged_urls": [] }, { "id": 421049, "anchor": "n421049", "permalink": "https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-12/index-en-p5.html#n421049", "title": "00403A Falls Below Issue Price a Week After Listing; 00405A Opens for Subscriptions Today", "title_state": "translated", "summary": "The newly listed actively managed Taiwan stock ETF “00403A” fell below its NT$10 issue price just a week after listing as Taiwan stocks retreated. 富邦投信 is following up with a new actively managed ETF, “00405A,” to compete for market share.", "summary_state": "translated", "facts": [], "companies": [ "統一投信", "富邦投信" ], "published_at": "2026-05-18T14:25:54+09:00", "source_type": "cna", "source_name": "中央社 CNA", "country": "TW", "country_name": "Taiwan", "source_language": "zh-TW", "summary_language": "zh-TW", "url": "https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605180109.aspx", "link_level": "source", "link_label": "Original", "site_url": null, "merged_count": 1, "merged_ids": [], "merged_urls": [] }, { "id": 421050, "anchor": "n421050", "permalink": "https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-12/index-en-p5.html#n421050", "title": "US House Speaker Johnson Backs Taiwan's Show of Strength Amid Concerns Over Arms Sales", "title_state": "translated", "summary": "US House Speaker Johnson said he supports Taiwan demonstrating its strength and reiterated that US arms sales to Taiwan are key to maintaining regional peace and stability.", "summary_state": "translated", "facts": [], "companies": [ "福斯週日新聞" ], "published_at": "2026-05-18T14:22:52+09:00", "source_type": "cna", "source_name": "中央社 CNA", "country": "TW", "country_name": "Taiwan", "source_language": "zh-TW", "summary_language": "zh-TW", "url": "https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605180108.aspx", "link_level": "source", "link_label": "Original", "site_url": null, "merged_count": 1, "merged_ids": [], "merged_urls": [] }, { "id": 421055, "anchor": "n421055", "permalink": "https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-12/index-en-p5.html#n421055", "title": "Hualien Budget Dispute: 內政部 Says Budget Approved as Submitted by County Government", "title_state": "translated", "summary": "內政部 intervened in the standoff between the Hualien County Government and County Council over the general budget, approving the version drawn up by the county government in accordance with the law, underscoring the relationship between central and local governance.", "summary_state": "translated", "facts": [], "companies": [ "中央通訊社", "花蓮縣政府", "花蓮縣議會", "內政部" ], "published_at": "2026-05-18T14:22:13+09:00", "source_type": "cna", "source_name": "中央社 CNA", "country": "TW", "country_name": "Taiwan", "source_language": "zh-TW", "summary_language": "zh-TW", "url": "https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605180103.aspx", "link_level": "source", "link_label": "Original", "site_url": null, "merged_count": 1, "merged_ids": [], "merged_urls": [] }, { "id": 421051, "anchor": "n421051", "permalink": "https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-12/index-en-p5.html#n421051", "title": "Kaohsiung's Yuhua Bao Lychee Harvest Stabilizes; Exports Expected to Top 100 Tonnes as It Seeks International Orders", "title_state": "translated", "summary": "Kaohsiung's Yuhua Bao lychee harvest has stabilized, and the city government is boosting subsidies to support exports. Export volume is expected to exceed 100 tonnes.", "summary_state": "translated", "facts": [], "companies": [ "高雄首選電商平台" ], "published_at": "2026-05-18T14:21:50+09:00", "source_type": "cna", "source_name": "中央社 CNA", "country": "TW", "country_name": "Taiwan", "source_language": "zh-TW", "summary_language": "zh-TW", "url": "https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605180107.aspx", "link_level": "source", "link_label": "Original", "site_url": null, "merged_count": 1, "merged_ids": [], "merged_urls": [] }, { "id": 421052, "anchor": "n421052", "permalink": "https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-12/index-en-p5.html#n421052", "title": "12 Hairstylists Offer Free Haircuts in Penghu for Seniors and People With Mobility Issues", "title_state": "translated", "summary": "12 hairstylists are holding a three-day free haircut event in Penghu, offering services to seniors and people with mobility issues.", "summary_state": "translated", "facts": [], "companies": [ "快樂髮型", "光復義剪隊", "大甲鎮瀾宮" ], "published_at": "2026-05-18T14:18:48+09:00", "source_type": "cna", "source_name": "中央社 CNA", "country": "TW", "country_name": "Taiwan", "source_language": "zh-TW", "summary_language": "zh-TW", "url": "https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605180106.aspx", "link_level": "source", "link_label": "Original", "site_url": null, "merged_count": 1, "merged_ids": [], "merged_urls": [] }, { "id": 421053, "anchor": "n421053", "permalink": "https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-12/index-en-p5.html#n421053", "title": "SUV Crashes Through Convenience Store Window in Yilan's Wujie; Police Close In on Hit-and-Run Driver", "title_state": "translated", "summary": "An SUV crashed into a convenience store in Wujie Township, Yilan, and fled the scene. Police have identified the driver and are investigating.", "summary_state": "translated", "facts": [], "companies": [], "published_at": "2026-05-18T14:17:46+09:00", "source_type": "cna", "source_name": "中央社 CNA", "country": "TW", "country_name": "Taiwan", "source_language": "zh-TW", "summary_language": "zh-TW", "url": "https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202605180105.aspx", "link_level": "source", "link_label": "Original", "site_url": null, "merged_count": 1, "merged_ids": [], "merged_urls": [] }, { "id": 421054, "anchor": "n421054", "permalink": "https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-12/index-en-p5.html#n421054", "title": "TaiwanICDF and Sovereign Order of Malta Join Forces to Help Ukrainian Amputees Rebuild Their Lives", "title_state": "translated", "summary": "TaiwanICDF and the Sovereign Order of Malta signed a letter of intent to assist Ukrainian amputees, demonstrating Taiwan's medical diplomacy and humanitarian capabilities on the sidelines of the WHA.", "summary_state": "translated", "facts": [], "companies": [ "中央通訊社", "國合會 (財團法人國際合作發展基金會)", "馬爾他騎士團 (The Order of Malta)", "馬爾他國際", "衛生福利部", "馬偕醫院", "台北榮總", "朗齊", "歐洲復興開發銀行" ], "published_at": "2026-05-18T14:15:43+09:00", "source_type": "cna", "source_name": "中央社 CNA", "country": "TW", "country_name": "Taiwan", "source_language": "zh-TW", "summary_language": "zh-TW", "url": "https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605180104.aspx", "link_level": "source", "link_label": "Original", "site_url": null, "merged_count": 1, "merged_ids": [], "merged_urls": [] }, { "id": 421059, "anchor": "n421059", "permalink": "https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-12/index-en-p5.html#n421059", "title": "總統府音樂會 戴曉君開場演出結合多種語言", "title_state": "original", "summary": "Paiwan singer Dai Hsiao-chun will perform with 海軍軍樂隊 at the 2026 總統府 concert, singing in several Indigenous languages to showcase Taiwan's multicultural values.", "summary_state": "translated", "facts": [], "companies": [ "總統府", "中華文化總會", "海軍軍樂隊" ], "published_at": "2026-05-18T14:06:20+09:00", "source_type": "cna", "source_name": "中央社 CNA", "country": "TW", "country_name": "Taiwan", "source_language": "zh-TW", "summary_language": "zh-TW", "url": "https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202605180099.aspx", "link_level": "source", "link_label": "Original", "site_url": null, "merged_count": 1, "merged_ids": [], "merged_urls": [] }, { "id": 421056, "anchor": "n421056", "permalink": "https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-12/index-en-p5.html#n421056", "title": "Japan's Chudo and 公明黨 Seek Three-Party Merger; CDP Cautious", "title_state": "translated", "summary": "Japan's opposition Chudo and 公明黨 are actively pursuing a three-party merger with the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan ahead of local elections. But policy differences have made the CDP cautious, leaving the merger's prospects uncertain.", "summary_state": "translated", "facts": [], "companies": [ "中道改革聯合 (中道)", "公明黨", "立憲民主黨 (立民)", "讀賣新聞" ], "published_at": "2026-05-18T14:01:39+09:00", "source_type": "cna", "source_name": "中央社 CNA", "country": "TW", "country_name": "Taiwan", "source_language": "zh-TW", "summary_language": "zh-TW", "url": "https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605180102.aspx", "link_level": "source", "link_label": "Original", "site_url": null, "merged_count": 1, "merged_ids": [], "merged_urls": [] }, { "id": 421057, "anchor": "n421057", "permalink": "https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-12/index-en-p5.html#n421057", "title": "Councilor Urges Attention to Hantavirus Risk Among Homeless; Hou You-yi Pledges Disinfection", "title_state": "translated", "summary": "In response to the risk of hantavirus, New Taipei City Mayor Hou You-yi pledged to step up disinfection at places where homeless people gather. The city has also taken preventive measures at nearly four thousand rodent-control hotspots.", "summary_state": "translated", "facts": [], "companies": [ "中央通訊社", "新北市政府", "新北市議會", "民主進步黨", "中國國民黨", "新北市府社會局" ], "published_at": "2026-05-18T13:58:37+09:00", "source_type": "cna", "source_name": "中央社 CNA", "country": "TW", "country_name": "Taiwan", "source_language": "zh-TW", "summary_language": "zh-TW", "url": "https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605180101.aspx", "link_level": "source", "link_label": "Original", "site_url": null, "merged_count": 1, "merged_ids": [], "merged_urls": [] }, { "id": 421058, "anchor": "n421058", "permalink": "https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-12/index-en-p5.html#n421058", "title": "Teen Helps Unregistered Motorcycle Flee, Makes Series of Mistakes; Luzhu Police Issue 7 Tickets, Fine Could Reach NT$129,000", "title_state": "translated", "summary": "A 16-year-old unlicensed rider in Luzhu, Taoyuan, drove dangerously to help an unregistered motorcycle flee. Police stopped the teen and issued 7 tickets, with fines totaling up to NT$129,000.", "summary_state": "translated", "facts": [], "companies": [ "桃園市警察局蘆竹分局外社派出所" ], "published_at": "2026-05-18T13:58:35+09:00", "source_type": "cna", "source_name": "中央社 CNA", "country": "TW", "country_name": "Taiwan", "source_language": "zh-TW", "summary_language": "zh-TW", "url": "https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202605180100.aspx", "link_level": "source", "link_label": "Original", "site_url": null, "merged_count": 1, "merged_ids": [], "merged_urls": [] }, { "id": 421060, "anchor": "n421060", "permalink": "https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-12/index-en-p5.html#n421060", "title": "G7 Finance Ministers Meet in Paris, Focus on Global Economic Imbalances and Trade Frictions", "title_state": "translated", "summary": "At their meeting in Paris, G7 finance ministers focused on addressing global economic imbalances and coordinating efforts to reduce reliance on China for critical minerals and rare earth supply chains.", "summary_state": "translated", "facts": [], "companies": [], "published_at": "2026-05-18T13:56:30+09:00", "source_type": "cna", "source_name": "中央社 CNA", "country": "TW", "country_name": "Taiwan", "source_language": "zh-TW", "summary_language": "zh-TW", "url": "https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605180098.aspx", "link_level": "source", "link_label": "Original", "site_url": null, "merged_count": 1, "merged_ids": [], "merged_urls": [] }, { "id": 420934, "anchor": "n420934", "permalink": "https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-12/index-en-p5.html#n420934", "title": "To Address Low Birth Rates, 國民黨 Caucus Proposes Monthly Subsidy of NT$5,000 for Children Aged 0 to 15", "title_state": "translated", "summary": "To address the national security crisis posed by low birth rates, 國民黨 caucus proposed three major subsidy policies covering child-rearing, childcare and free health insurance, with an annual budget of about NT$241.6 billion.", "summary_state": "translated", "facts": [], "companies": [ "國民黨" ], "published_at": "2026-05-18T13:55:28+09:00", "source_type": "cna", "source_name": "中央社 CNA", "country": "TW", "country_name": "Taiwan", "source_language": "zh-TW", "summary_language": "zh-TW", "url": "https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605180097.aspx", "link_level": "source", "link_label": "Original", "site_url": null, "merged_count": 1, "merged_ids": [], "merged_urls": [] }, { "id": 420935, "anchor": "n420935", "permalink": "https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-12/index-en-p5.html#n420935", "title": "Two Foreign Men Arrested After Entering Enclosure of Japanese Monkey Panchi-kun, Sparking Outrage", "title_state": "translated", "summary": "Two foreign men were arrested after trespassing into the monkey enclosure at 市川市動植物園 in Ichikawa, Chiba Prefecture, Japan, and disturbing the park's star macaque, “Panchi-kun.” The incident drew strong condemnation on social media.", "summary_state": "translated", "facts": [], "companies": [ "市川市動植物園" ], "published_at": "2026-05-18T13:48:26+09:00", "source_type": "cna", "source_name": "中央社 CNA", "country": "TW", "country_name": "Taiwan", "source_language": "zh-TW", "summary_language": "zh-TW", "url": "https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605180096.aspx", "link_level": "source", "link_label": "Original", "site_url": null, "merged_count": 1, "merged_ids": [], "merged_urls": [] }, { "id": 420936, "anchor": "n420936", "permalink": "https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-12/index-en-p5.html#n420936", "title": "Cosmetic Medicine Privacy Dispute: Hsinchu City Clinic Has Received 2 Complaints", "title_state": "translated", "summary": "新竹市聖宜診所 has faced a privacy controversy after recording treatment sessions without consent. 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More than 800 people have yet to claim it.", "summary_state": "translated", "facts": [], "companies": [ "財政部國庫署", "中央通訊社" ], "published_at": "2026-05-18T13:34:15+09:00", "source_type": "cna", "source_name": "中央社 CNA", "country": "TW", "country_name": "Taiwan", "source_language": "zh-TW", "summary_language": "zh-TW", "url": "https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202605180091.aspx", "link_level": "source", "link_label": "Original", "site_url": null, "merged_count": 1, "merged_ids": [], "merged_urls": [] }, { "id": 420897, "anchor": "n420897", "permalink": "https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-12/index-en-p5.html#n420897", "title": "Lu Shiow-yen: TSMC's Investment Plans in Taichung Unchanged", "title_state": "translated", "summary": "Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen confirmed that TSMC's investment plan for its 1.4-nanometer advanced process in Taichung remains unchanged. 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The South Korean government has stepped in to help labor and management resume negotiations.", "summary_state": "translated", "facts": [], "companies": [ "三星電子 (Samsung Electronics)", "輝達 (Nvidia)" ], "published_at": "2026-05-18T12:53:39+09:00", "source_type": "cna", "source_name": "中央社 CNA", "country": "TW", "country_name": "Taiwan", "source_language": "zh-TW", "summary_language": "zh-TW", "url": "https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ait/202605180072.aspx", "link_level": "source", "link_label": "Original", "site_url": null, "merged_count": 1, "merged_ids": [], "merged_urls": [] }, { "id": 420773, "anchor": "n420773", "permalink": "https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-12/index-en-p5.html#n420773", "title": "張弘稜小聯盟高階1A中繼勝 林昱珉3A先發吞敗", "title_state": "original", "summary": "旅美投手張弘稜在高階1A中繼奪勝，林昱珉在3A先發吞敗。", "summary_state": "original", "facts": [], "companies": [ "匹茲堡海盜隊", "亞利桑那響尾蛇隊", "費城人隊", "運動家隊" ], "published_at": "2026-05-18T12:51:57+09:00", "source_type": "cna", "source_name": "中央社 CNA", "country": "TW", "country_name": "Taiwan", "source_language": "zh-TW", "summary_language": "zh-TW", "url": "https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202605180073.aspx", "link_level": "source", "link_label": "Original", "site_url": null, "merged_count": 1, "merged_ids": [], "merged_urls": [] }, { "id": 420769, "anchor": "n420769", "permalink": "https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-12/index-en-p5.html#n420769", "title": "Before Putin’s China visit, 人民日報: Advance China-Russia partnership to a higher level", "title_state": "translated", "summary": "Ahead of Putin’s visit to China, Chinese state media emphasized that the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for a new era would reach a higher level.", "summary_state": "translated", "facts": [], "companies": [ "人民日報", "中央通訊社", "中國商務部" ], "published_at": "2026-05-18T12:51:45+09:00", "source_type": "cna", "source_name": "中央社 CNA", "country": "TW", "country_name": "Taiwan", "source_language": "zh-TW", "summary_language": "zh-TW", "url": "https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202605180077.aspx", "link_level": "source", "link_label": "Original", "site_url": null, "merged_count": 1, "merged_ids": [], "merged_urls": [] }, { "id": 420770, "anchor": "n420770", "permalink": "https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-12/index-en-p5.html#n420770", "title": "Drivers whose licenses have been revoked for more than 3 years must attend driving school before retaking the test; 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some stop reporting when the period ends or end the measure early", "title_state": "translated", "summary": "The latest data from 勞動部 show that both the number of companies and the number of workers in Taiwan affected by reduced work hours have fallen, indicating an improvement in labor market conditions.", "summary_state": "translated", "facts": [], "companies": [ "勞動部" ], "published_at": "2026-05-18T12:34:21+09:00", "source_type": "cna", "source_name": "中央社 CNA", "country": "TW", "country_name": "Taiwan", "source_language": "zh-TW", "summary_language": "zh-TW", "url": "https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202605180066.aspx", "link_level": "source", "link_label": "Original", "site_url": null, "merged_count": 1, "merged_ids": [], "merged_urls": [] }, { "id": 420778, "anchor": "n420778", "permalink": "https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-12/index-en-p5.html#n420778", "title": "Analysis: Xi Jinping proposes new positioning for US-China ties; differences with the US remain", "title_state": "translated", "summary": "Analysts said Xi Jinping proposed a new framing of “constructive strategic stability” for US-China relations, but the United States has not publicly endorsed it because it is unwilling to accept a “duopoly” in which it stands on equal footing with China, reflecting structural differences between the two sides.", "summary_state": "translated", "facts": [], "companies": [ "香港經濟日報" ], "published_at": "2026-05-18T12:29:06+09:00", "source_type": "cna", "source_name": "中央社 CNA", "country": "TW", "country_name": "Taiwan", "source_language": "zh-TW", "summary_language": "zh-TW", "url": "https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202605180059.aspx", "link_level": "source", "link_label": "Original", "site_url": null, "merged_count": 1, "merged_ids": [], "merged_urls": [] }, { "id": 420736, "anchor": "n420736", "permalink": "https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-12/index-en-p5.html#n420736", "title": "Middle East war, Day 79: Trump warns Iran to end war soon; latest developments", "title_state": "translated", "summary": "The US-Iran war entered its 79th day. Trump warned Iran, Israel attacked Lebanon, and international oil prices rose more than 1% after a nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates was attacked.", "summary_state": "translated", "facts": [], "companies": [ "Truth Social", "Mehr News Agency", "國際原子能總署 (IAEA)" ], "published_at": "2026-05-18T12:26:04+09:00", "source_type": "cna", "source_name": "中央社 CNA", "country": "TW", "country_name": "Taiwan", "source_language": "zh-TW", "summary_language": "zh-TW", "url": "https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605180058.aspx", "link_level": "source", "link_label": "Original", "site_url": null, "merged_count": 1, "merged_ids": [], "merged_urls": [] }, { "id": 420737, "anchor": "n420737", "permalink": "https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-12/index-en-p5.html#n420737", "title": "Airport scalper owes more than NT$710,000 in fines; Taoyuan branch terminates insurance policies to recover payment", "title_state": "translated", "summary": "The Taoyuan Branch of the Administrative Enforcement Agency forcibly terminated multiple insurance policies held by an airport scalper and used the seven-figure surrender value to pay more than NT$710,000 in outstanding traffic fines.", "summary_state": "translated", "facts": [], "companies": [ "法務部行政執行署桃園分署", "桃園市警局大園分局", "桃園市交通事件裁決處" ], "published_at": "2026-05-18T12:21:02+09:00", "source_type": "cna", "source_name": "中央社 CNA", "country": "TW", "country_name": "Taiwan", "source_language": "zh-TW", "summary_language": "zh-TW", "url": "https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202605180057.aspx", "link_level": "source", "link_label": "Original", "site_url": null, "merged_count": 1, "merged_ids": [], "merged_urls": [] }, { "id": 420738, "anchor": "n420738", "permalink": "https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-12/index-en-p5.html#n420738", "title": "執政2週年民調 綠：減輕人民負擔滿意度超過7成", "title_state": "original", "summary": "民進黨 released a poll showing that more than half of respondents approve of the government’s performance and trust President Lai Ching-te, while satisfaction with the policy of “easing people’s burdens” exceeded seven in ten.", "summary_state": "translated", "facts": [], "companies": [ "民進黨", "民進黨民調中心" ], "published_at": "2026-05-18T12:20:00+09:00", "source_type": "cna", "source_name": "中央社 CNA", "country": "TW", "country_name": "Taiwan", "source_language": "zh-TW", "summary_language": "zh-TW", "url": "https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605180056.aspx", "link_level": "source", "link_label": "Original", "site_url": null, "merged_count": 1, "merged_ids": [], "merged_urls": [] }, { "id": 420739, "anchor": "n420739", "permalink": "https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-12/index-en-p5.html#n420739", "title": "Wu Tsung-hsien to hold first campaign rally on the 19th, with Yilan son-in-law Chiang Wan-an invited to show support", "title_state": "translated", "summary": "KMT candidate for Yilan County magistrate Wu Tsung-hsien will hold a campaign rally and propose cross-county initiatives, including “TPASS+1 for Taipei, New Taipei, Keelung, Taoyuan and Yilan” and cooperation on the “North Yilan Twin Science Parks.”", "summary_state": "translated", "facts": [], "companies": [ "中國國民黨", "台灣民眾黨" ], "published_at": "2026-05-18T12:16:57+09:00", "source_type": "cna", "source_name": "中央社 CNA", "country": "TW", "country_name": "Taiwan", "source_language": "zh-TW", "summary_language": "zh-TW", "url": "https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605180055.aspx", "link_level": "source", "link_label": "Original", "site_url": null, "merged_count": 1, "merged_ids": [], "merged_urls": [] }, { "id": 420740, "anchor": "n420740", "permalink": "https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-12/index-en-p5.html#n420740", "title": "Wish comes true for 7 villages in Taitung: East Coast Line Tze-Chiang Limited Express trains to stop at Kang Le Station from 7/1", "title_state": "translated", "summary": "To meet local needs, 台鐵 will add 2 Tze-Chiang Limited Express stops at Kang Le Station in Taitung starting July 1, improving transport convenience and promoting tourism.", "summary_state": "translated", "facts": [], "companies": [ "台鐵", "永豐餘造紙廠" ], "published_at": "2026-05-18T12:09:55+09:00", "source_type": "cna", "source_name": "中央社 CNA", "country": "TW", "country_name": "Taiwan", "source_language": "zh-TW", "summary_language": "zh-TW", "url": "https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202605180054.aspx", "link_level": "source", "link_label": "Original", "site_url": null, "merged_count": 1, "merged_ids": [], "merged_urls": [] }, { "id": 420741, "anchor": "n420741", "permalink": "https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-12/index-en-p5.html#n420741", "title": "Passive components and low-Earth-orbit satellite stocks rally; Taiwan stocks pare intraday losses to 400 points", "title_state": "translated", "summary": "Despite concerns over international oil prices and inflation, Taiwan stocks pared early losses during the session, buoyed by heavyweight shares such as 聯發科 and 鴻海, as well as strong gains in passive components and low-Earth-orbit satellite stocks.", "summary_state": "translated", "facts": [], "companies": [ "聯發科", "鴻海", "聯電", "國巨", "華新科", "台積電", "台達電", "日月光投控", "南亞科", "華邦電", "旺宏", "SpaceX", "昇達科", "耀登", "華通", "啟碁", "聯友金屬", "漢唐", "新應材", "聖暉", "啟發投顧", "輝達 (NVIDIA)" ], "published_at": "2026-05-18T12:09:53+09:00", "source_type": "cna", "source_name": "中央社 CNA", "country": "TW", "country_name": "Taiwan", "source_language": "zh-TW", "summary_language": "zh-TW", "url": "https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605180053.aspx", "link_level": "source", "link_label": "Original", "site_url": null, "merged_count": 1, "merged_ids": [], "merged_urls": [] }, { "id": 420742, "anchor": "n420742", "permalink": "https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-12/index-en-p5.html#n420742", "title": "聖凰 secures NT$500 million in new orders in first 4 months; 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After successfully entering the US and Japanese markets, it expects full-year revenue growth of between two-tenths and three-tenths.", "summary_state": "translated", "facts": [], "companies": [ "聖凰", "台積電", "聯電", "力積電", "美光 (Micron)", "華邦電", "日月光" ], "published_at": "2026-05-18T12:09:51+09:00", "source_type": "cna", "source_name": "中央社 CNA", "country": "TW", "country_name": "Taiwan", "source_language": "zh-TW", "summary_language": "zh-TW", "url": "https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605180052.aspx", "link_level": "source", "link_label": "Original", "site_url": null, "merged_count": 1, "merged_ids": [], "merged_urls": [] }, { "id": 420743, "anchor": "n420743", "permalink": "https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-12/index-en-p5.html#n420743", "title": "Wu Szu-yao: US policy toward Taiwan unchanged after Trump-Xi meeting; doubts about the US dispelled", "title_state": "translated", "summary": "民進黨 Policy Committee executive director Wu Szu-yao said US policy toward Taiwan remains unchanged after the Trump-Xi meeting and that US-Taiwan cooperation is solid, dispelling claims that the US cannot be trusted.", "summary_state": "translated", "facts": [], "companies": [ "民進黨" ], "published_at": "2026-05-18T12:07:49+09:00", "source_type": "cna", "source_name": "中央社 CNA", "country": "TW", "country_name": "Taiwan", "source_language": "zh-TW", "summary_language": "zh-TW", "url": "https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605180051.aspx", "link_level": "source", "link_label": "Original", "site_url": null, "merged_count": 1, "merged_ids": [], "merged_urls": [] }, { "id": 420744, "anchor": "n420744", "permalink": "https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-12/index-en-p5.html#n420744", "title": "Financial Times: Summer peak approaches as Iran’s energy crisis enters a new phase", "title_state": "translated", "summary": "The escalating US-Iran conflict is worsening the global energy crisis. Analysts warn that oil prices could surge to $180 a barrel, triggering a global recession.", "summary_state": "translated", "facts": [], "companies": [ "安本集團 (Aberdeen)", "國際能源總署 (IEA)", "摩根大通集團 (JPMorgan Chase)", "匯豐 (HSBC)", "摩根士丹利 (Morgan Stanley)" ], "published_at": "2026-05-18T12:06:47+09:00", "source_type": "cna", "source_name": "中央社 CNA", "country": "TW", "country_name": "Taiwan", "source_language": "zh-TW", "summary_language": "zh-TW", "url": "https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605180050.aspx", "link_level": "source", "link_label": "Original", "site_url": null, "merged_count": 1, "merged_ids": [], "merged_urls": [] } ] }