AI News 180m Report｜2026-05-18 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 6 of 6https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-12/index-en-p6.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 446 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 68 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en Chinese capital’s influence over Northern Minerals sparks controversy; Australian treasurer orders shareholders to sell shareshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-12/index-en-p6.html#n420745https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-12/index-en-p6.html#n420745Mon, 18 May 2026 12:06:44 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATo protect the national interest, the Australian government has forced shareholders linked to Chinese capital to sell their stakes in rare-earth developer Northern Minerals, safeguarding the supply chain for critical strategic resources. Political persecution survivors return to Green Island to pass on historical memories and continue their life storieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-12/index-en-p6.html#n420746https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-12/index-en-p6.html#n420746Mon, 18 May 2026 11:56:42 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA國家人權博物館 held an event inviting survivors of political persecution and their families to return to Green Island and pass on memories of the White Terror era through remembrance and sharing. ‘Liu Hsing-yin’ reborn at Cannes: Chu Ming-jen and Lee Ping-bin look backhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-12/index-en-p6.html#n420598https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-12/index-en-p6.html#n420598Mon, 18 May 2026 11:56:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 1989 Taiwanese classic “Liu Hsing-yin” has been digitally restored and selected for a world premiere in the Cannes Film Festival’s Classics section, bringing Taiwan’s film culture to an international audience. 內政部: Discussing real-name registration for pinhole cameras with e-commerce platforms; special specifications may be regulatedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-12/index-en-p6.html#n420596https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-12/index-en-p6.html#n420596Mon, 18 May 2026 11:54:40 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIn response to cases of hidden-camera filming at aesthetic medicine clinics, 內政部 said it is discussing a real-name registration system for pinhole cameras with e-commerce platforms and may consult 經濟部 on regulating products with special specifications, such as disguised cameras. Insults at committee hearing: Social Welfare and Environmental Hygiene Committee convener Lin Yueh-chin issues statement of condemnationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-12/index-en-p6.html#n420597https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-12/index-en-p6.html#n420597Mon, 18 May 2026 11:52:38 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNASocial Welfare and Environmental Hygiene Committee convener Lin Yueh-chin condemned the verbal abuse of a scholar at a public hearing on the Air Pollution Control Act, saying she would uphold procedural order and speakers’ rights. 白宮 prayer meeting spotlights Christian nationalism, draws criticism for marginalizing other religionshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-12/index-en-p6.html#n420602https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-12/index-en-p6.html#n420602Mon, 18 May 2026 11:48:03 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA large prayer meeting hosted by 白宮 has sparked debate over the separation of church and state and the marginalization of other religions because of its strong Christian nationalist character and the participation of senior officials, including the president and the speaker. Building near Dotonbori in Osaka, Japan, catches fire; Taiwanese tourist scrambles to safetyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-12/index-en-p6.html#n420599https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-12/index-en-p6.html#n420599Mon, 18 May 2026 11:44:33 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA fire near Dotonbori in Osaka, Japan, spread to four buildings. A Taiwanese traveler was stranded by a police cordon and unable to return to their hotel. Man fined NT$5.04 million for refusing breath tests; Taipei branch refers him for alcohol addiction treatmenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-12/index-en-p6.html#n420600https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-12/index-en-p6.html#n420600Mon, 18 May 2026 11:43:31 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA man was fined NT$5.04 million after refusing a drunk-driving test 7 times. In addition to enforcement measures, 行政執行署台北分署 referred him for alcohol addiction treatment, demonstrating a new strategy of combining enforcement with guidance. Yen Teh-fa: Threats are increasing; Taiwan needs to build a complete and credible combat capabilityhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-12/index-en-p6.html#n420601https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-12/index-en-p6.html#n420601Mon, 18 May 2026 11:39:29 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAVeterans Affairs Council Minister Yen Teh-fa stressed that building a complete and credible combat capability is crucial in response to the sharp increase in cross-strait threats and to ensuring Taiwan’s freedom and democracy. Water purification equipment maker 溢泰 lists on the stock market; shares fall more than 8% on first dayhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-12/index-en-p6.html#n420603https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-12/index-en-p6.html#n420603Mon, 18 May 2026 11:36:25 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA溢泰, Taiwan’s leading exporter of water purification equipment, listed at NT$70 per share, but its stock fell more than 8% on its first day of trading, reaching a low of NT$64. Weight-loss injections raise alarm over muscle loss; study finds physical function can age rapidly by 10 yearshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-12/index-en-p6.html#n420604https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-12/index-en-p6.html#n420604Mon, 18 May 2026 11:36:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAlthough GLP-1 weight-loss drugs are highly effective, studies indicate they may cause substantial muscle loss and side effects such as accelerated physical aging, raising academic concerns about a “frailty crisis.” Applications open for priority admission to 5-year junior colleges; 40 schools offer 12,000 placeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-12/index-en-p6.html#n420605https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-12/index-en-p6.html#n420605Mon, 18 May 2026 11:29:20 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA115學年五專優先免試入學開始報名，40所技專校院提供超過1.2萬個名額，旨在透過免學費優惠與專業技能培養，促進學生「畢業即就業」。 Tourism industry expands recruitment, hiring for Sea Breeze tourist trainhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-12/index-en-p6.html#n420606https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-12/index-en-p6.html#n420606Mon, 18 May 2026 11:28:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA雄獅旅遊為應對觀光業擴張，宣布將透過「海風號」觀光列車招募600名新血，職缺涵蓋產品行銷至數位科技等多領域。 Amended Annual Securities Report—47th fiscal period (2025/01/01–2025/12/31)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-12/index-en-p6.html#n421061https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-12/index-en-p6.html#n421061Mon, 18 May 2026 14:20:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示ASIAN STAR files amended annual securities report for its 47th fiscal period.