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<title>AI News 180m Report｜2026-05-18 15:00–18:00 JST｜Page 4 of 4</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html</link><description>One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 327 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 71 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.</description><language>en</language>
<item><title>Answer key for the 2026 (Reiwa 8) short-answer real estate appraiser exam now available!</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421065</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421065</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:33:35 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000954.000017546.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Agaroot Academy will release a free answer key for the 2026 short-answer real estate appraiser exam on May 18. The following day, it will publish a review video that includes a forecast of the passing score.</description></item>
<item><title>Revool releases site analysis feature, streamlining directory map creation and checks for broken links before and after a site goes live</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421066</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421066</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:32:25 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000148065.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Trinforworks has added a site analysis feature to “Revool.” Automated crawling provides an overview of site structure and quality, streamlining website production inspections.</description></item>
<item><title>Electricity bills can help fund disaster preparedness. WAVE1 and TERA Energy launch disaster-preparedness management model for condominium buildings</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421067</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421067</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:32:06 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000030.000053886.html">PR TIMES</source><description>WAVE1 and TERA Energy will launch a management model for condominium buildings in May 2026 that turns electricity bills into disaster-preparedness funding. Combining AI assessments with power services, the model addresses budget shortfalls.</description></item>
<item><title>[フォーシーズンズホテル東京大手町] A free-flow plan on a sky-high terrace 200 meters above ground</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421068</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421068</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:31:52 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000349.000080380.html">PR TIMES</source><description>PIGNETO, the restaurant at フォーシーズンズホテル東京大手町, has launched a free-flow plan available exclusively on its terrace 200 meters above ground. Available from May 1.</description></item>
<item><title>Organizing memories is a future plan that is kind to families</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421069</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421069</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:31:28 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000016.000010335.html">PR TIMES</source><description>FLAG Co., Ltd. has launched “Future Plan,” a comprehensive support service combining end-of-life organizing and purchasing services, aimed at easing the burden on families in an aging society.</description></item>
<item><title>“viviON JCB Card” unveils 13 original designs featuring members of Aogiri High School!</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421070</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421070</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:31:10 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000331.000073456.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Nudge and viviON have partnered to launch 13 JCB card designs featuring the VTuber group Aogiri High School. The campaign will offer exclusive voice perks and promotions at event venues.</description></item>
<item><title>Real estate crowdfunding platform “利回りくん” to open simultaneous subscriptions from May 18 for “Shinjuku Nakaochiai Redevelopment Fund No. 2” and “DOTOWN Ichinomiya Housing Vol. 20”</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421071</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421071</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:30:10 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000124.000143674.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Sheila will open simultaneous subscriptions on May 18 for 2 new funds on its real estate crowdfunding platform “利回りくん.” Offering yields of 4.5–5.0% over a short 4-month investment period, the funds focus on urban redevelopment and regional revitalization.</description></item>
<item><title>“Mingo Shokudo” joins the short-video reporting team</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421072</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421072</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:30:09 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000057.000168208.html">PR TIMES</source><description>“Mingo Shokudo,” with more than 63,000 TikTok followers, has joined Vector’s “Short Video Reporting Team.” Its participation strengthens the team’s reach and product-promotion capabilities in social media marketing.</description></item>
<item><title>[Free trial sessions start May 19] “ZEAL BOXING STUDIO Abiko” to open on June 2, an 8-minute walk from Abiko Station!</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421080</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421080</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:30:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000071.000146700.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Fitness operator 株式会社ZEAL is opening a new location in Abiko, Chiba Prefecture. With a focus on personal coaching for beginners, it aims to become a local hub for health and fitness.</description></item>
<item><title>[First event in Osaka / Speakers announced] Industrial DX Expo: A new era of DX for every industry. Special lecture lineup revealed for the comprehensive DX/AI expo transforming industries, at INTEX Osaka: from Wednesday, May 20</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421079</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421079</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:30:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000226.000078233.html">PR TIMES</source><description>2026年5月にインテックス大阪で「産業DX総合展」が初開催。国土交通省や大手メーカーによるDX・AI活用の特別講演34枠が公開された。</description></item>
<item><title>[Applications open] “Global Game Growth Gateway,” a recommending organization for overseas placements of game developers</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421078</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421078</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:30:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000276.000103029.html">PR TIMES</source><description>IGDA日本と文化庁らが、日本のゲーム開発者をスウェーデンへ派遣するプログラムの推薦団体募集を開始。海外市場でのビジネス視点習得と国内還元を目指す。</description></item>
<item><title>Monthly trends for secondhand tower condominiums: prices fall in both Tokyo and Osaka (April 2026 results)</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421077</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421077</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:30:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000339.000018769.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Mercury Co., Ltd. has announced price trends for secondhand tower condominiums in Tokyo and Osaka in April 2026. Prices fell month over month in both cities.</description></item>
<item><title>“viviON JCB Card” unveils 13 original designs featuring members of Aogiri High School! Each member design comes with an exclusive voice perk!</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421076</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421076</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:30:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000375.000089066.html">PR TIMES</source><description>viviON has partnered with Nudge to launch 13 JCB card designs featuring individual members of the VTuber group Aogiri High School. The cards come with exclusive voice content and collectible card perks.</description></item>
<item><title>Automatic ticket gates to be updated, with new features and a unified color scheme</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421075</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421075</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:30:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000486.000089084.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Nagoya Railroad announced that it will gradually introduce new automatic ticket gates supporting QR codes starting in May 2026, over a 3-year period, to improve passenger convenience and prepare for future ticketing system upgrades.</description></item>
<item><title>Opt has launched a full-scale “structural transformation” of advertising operations through AI agents</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421074</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421074</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:30:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001061.000014848.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Opt has introduced Claude Enterprise Plan companywide and launched “OPT Ad Agent,” a new model that uses AI agents to automate advertising operations.</description></item>
<item><title>A rare red wine will also be featured. A one-night-only, exceptional wine dinner with the “magician of Vinho Verde” himself visiting Japan</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421073</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421073</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:30:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003696.000014571.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Hotel New Otani Osaka will host a one-night-only wine dinner on June 24, 2026, featuring renowned Portuguese winemaker Anselmo Mendes. Rare red wines will be paired with French cuisine by the new executive chef.</description></item>
<item><title>New site launched to find the right support for HR challenges</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421081</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421081</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:29:35 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000268.000083936.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Japanese HR consulting firm Selection and Variation has revamped its website, enhancing the feature for finding solutions based on HR challenges and launching “HRM-SPRINT,” a new service for the AI era.</description></item>
<item><title>Important: New edition released! Notice of revised publication of “[New Edition] Level 1 Electrical Work Construction Management, First-Stage Examination: Question and Explanation Collection, 2026 Edition”</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421082</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421082</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:23:55 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000094.000157640.html">PR TIMES</source><description>The General Incorporated Foundation Institute of Regional Development announced a new edition of its “Level 1 Electrical Work Construction Management, First-Stage Examination: Question and Explanation Collection, 2026 Edition” due to numerous errors, and is offering free replacements.</description></item>
<item><title>Expanded support for generating CDR credits using nature and advanced technology!</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421083</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421083</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:23:40 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000006599.000052467.html">PR TIMES</source><description>The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is expanding a program supporting credit generation through technologies that remove CO2 from the atmosphere (CDR). It will provide funding and hands-on support to small and medium-sized businesses and startups in Tokyo, aiming to accelerate the transition to a decarbonized society.</description></item>
<item><title>Announcement: Employees at local newspapers speak candidly! Kyushu and Okinawa regional newspaper talk session</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421084</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421084</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:21:23 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000042.000044098.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Eight regional newspapers from Kyushu and Okinawa will jointly hold an online forum on July 4, 2026, introducing newspaper jobs to job seekers and providing information about internships.</description></item>
<item><title>Sharing new culture from the regions: “NAGATO DAWN FEST 2026” to be held for the first time in Nagato, Yamaguchi Prefecture</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421087</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421087</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:20:01 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000179609.html">PR TIMES</source><description>The first multidisciplinary entertainment festival, “NAGATO DAWN FEST 2026,” was held in Nagato, Yamaguchi Prefecture, attracting more than 10,000 people.</description></item>
<item><title>株式会社Anfini redesigns talent development for the AI era</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421086</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421086</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:20:01 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000102.000135002.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Anfini consulting firm has overhauled its new-hire development program for the AI era, aiming to nurture talent that can “ask questions independently and keep taking on challenges.”</description></item>
<item><title>Check Point Research warns of surge in scam sites and malicious domains exploiting the 2026 FIFA World Cup</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421085</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421085</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:20:01 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000514.000021207.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Check Point Research warned that malicious domains related to the 2026 FIFA World Cup are increasing rapidly, suggesting cybercriminals may use AI to mount large-scale scam campaigns.</description></item>
<item><title>第32回ビズメイツ調査【外国籍社員の日本語力と業務対応力のギャップに関する実態調査】日本語試験で中級レベル以上でも9割超が実務対応力とのギャップを実感</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421088</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421088</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000205.000006561.html">PR TIMES</source><description>A Bizmates survey highlighted the gap between foreign employees’ JLPT scores and their practical work skills. 95.9% of companies have experienced workplace problems, pointing to the need for practical training.</description></item>
<item><title>A story to enjoy with readers from age 0. Picture book “The Muni-Muni Aliens Have Arrived” now available for free on the official website. A mysterious Muni-Muni alien, illustrated by a Hiroshima-based author. The only thing we know is that it is “a little kind.”</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n423582</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n423582</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 22:31:38 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000161631.html">PR TIMES</source><description>The picture book “The Muni-Muni Aliens Have Arrived” by a Hiroshima-based author is available for free on the official website. Centered on interaction from age 0, the creators are seeking a publisher for a book edition within 2025.</description></item>
<item><title>Kuo Hsing-chun shows off her defined abs at event, jokes that her belly feels a little cold</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n423584</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n423584</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 17:27:34 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202605180182.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>Weightlifting world champion Kuo Hsing-chun attended sponsor Under Armour’s new product launch, successfully combining her professional image with marketing by sharing athletes’ requirements for apparel performance.</description></item>
<item><title>ASEAN Briefing, May 18, 2026</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n423583</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n423583</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 17:26:49 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605183002.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>A roundup of financial news from across ASEAN: luxury tourism is booming in Vietnam, small-cap tech stocks are gaining ground in Singapore, and the Philippines’ economic growth forecast has been revised down, with each country facing different economic drivers and challenges.</description></item>
<item><title>Drawing Taiwanese Train Stations in Prague, Czech Illustrator Inspires Children’s Railway Imaginations</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n423586</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n423586</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 17:26:26 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202605180180.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>Czech illustrator Tomáš Řízek introduces Taiwan’s Japanese colonial-era architecture and diverse culture to Europeans in Prague through picture books and workshops centered on Taiwanese railways.</description></item>
<item><title>Kiki’s Delivery Service musical comes to Taiwan; witch’s wire-suspended flight requires “mental strength and core stability”</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n423602</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n423602</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 17:26:15 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202605180164.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>The Japanese classic IP Kiki’s Delivery Service will tour Taiwan for the first time as a newly produced musical with a symphony orchestra, recreating the iconic scene of protagonist Kiki flying while suspended by wires.</description></item>
<item><title>Heated exchange erupts at Beijing China-EU forum as both sides accuse each other of protectionism and bullying</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n423589</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n423589</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 17:24:03 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202605180177.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>A heated exchange erupted at the China-EU forum, with both sides accusing each other of protectionism, underscoring worsening trade ties that could trigger a larger economic conflict.</description></item>
<item><title>Shen You-chung: Taiwan independence is a nonexistent issue; the Republic of China was established 115 years ago</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n423585</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n423585</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 17:23:32 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202605180181.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>Shen You-chung, deputy chair of the 陸委會, reiterated that the Republic of China was established 115 years ago and is not subordinate to the People’s Republic of China, so “Taiwan independence” is a nonexistent issue.</description></item>
<item><title>Airport company and 環境部 sign MOU to promote plastics recycling</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n423587</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n423587</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 17:22:28 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202605180179.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>Taoyuan International Airport Corp. and 環境部 signed a memorandum of cooperation, adopting three strategies—reducing waste at the source, improving recycling, and reusing materials—to promote plastics recycling and waste reduction throughout the airport.</description></item>
<item><title>2026 Young Designers’ Exhibition sets record for international school participation</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n423588</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n423588</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 17:21:25 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202605180178.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>The 45th Young Designers’ Exhibition opens on May 22. This year’s international school participation is the largest on record, with 22 design schools from 10 countries taking part to foster an exchange of global design perspectives.</description></item>
<item><title>Daren detention basin opens with ecological and recreational features, creating a waterfront retreat beneath Dawu Mountain</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n423596</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n423596</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 17:21:17 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605180170.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>Pingtung’s Daren detention basin has opened, combining disaster prevention, recreation, education, and environmental protection to create a local waterfront retreat.</description></item>
<item><title>Xi Jinping to meet Putin; U.S. experts say Taiwan could be a potential issue</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n423590</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n423590</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 17:18:21 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202605180176.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>Xi Jinping and Putin are set to meet, and experts say Taiwan could be a potential focus. China may seek to increase oil imports from Russia to secure energy supplies in the event of an unexpected situation in the Taiwan Strait.</description></item>
<item><title>Hsu An-chin elected chair of Chinese Taipei Badminton Association, aims to strengthen grassroots badminton</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n423591</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n423591</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 17:16:19 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202605180175.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>Hsu An-chin was elected the new chair of 中華民國羽球協會, pledging to boost international competitiveness, strengthen grassroots badminton, and encourage wider public participation.</description></item>
<item><title>張乙安雙響砲後援飆速148 王貞治盃新北晉4強</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n423592</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n423592</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 17:16:17 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202605180174.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>In the Wang Chen-chih Cup high school baseball tournament, New Taipei City’s Chang Yi-an hit 2 home runs in a game and threw a 148-km/h pitch in relief, helping the team win 16-10 and advance to the semifinals.</description></item>
<item><title>上海商銀: External challenges change by the moment; flexible responses needed</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n423593</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n423593</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 17:14:15 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605180173.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>In response to shifting external challenges, 上海商銀 said it would adopt flexible measures, while 台中銀 favored cautious operations to preserve stability, reflecting the banking sector’s prudent stance toward the current market.</description></item>
<item><title>Hualien County budget dispute ends after dragging on for half a year; county government vows to speed up administration</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n423594</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n423594</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 17:11:13 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605180172.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>The Hualien County budget dispute has been resolved after approval by 內政部, and the county government will accelerate various policies, including post-disaster reconstruction and social welfare.</description></item>
<item><title>Factory fire in Tainan’s Qigu suspected to involve burning waste cables; environmental bureau issues air quality alert</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n423595</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n423595</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 17:10:10 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202605180171.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>A factory in Qigu, Tainan, caught fire, with waste cables suspected of producing heavy smoke. The environmental protection bureau issued an air pollution alert for nearby areas.</description></item>
<item><title>Man reported missing found dead on corrugated-metal rooftop in Yilan City; police seal off scene for evidence collection</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n423597</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n423597</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 17:09:06 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202605180169.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>A man was found dead on the roof of a corrugated-metal building in Yilan. Police are investigating the cause of death.</description></item>
<item><title>Childcare groups criticize monitoring cloud over privacy concerns and consider strike; Ministry of Health and Welfare issues clarification</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n423598</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n423598</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 17:07:04 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202605180168.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>Childcare groups are considering a strike over cybersecurity and privacy risks associated with the monitoring cloud system. The Ministry of Health and Welfare clarified that images would be uploaded to the cloud only after authorization procedures are clearly established.</description></item>
<item><title>New Taiwan dollar rises 0.6 fen to close at 31.545</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n423599</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n423599</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 17:04:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605180167.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>The New Taiwan dollar edged up 0.6 fen against the U.S. dollar in Taipei trading today, closing at 31.545, with turnover of US$1.175 billion.</description></item>
<item><title>Roki Sasaki earns win with 7 strong innings and 8 strikeouts as Dodgers sweep Angels in 3 games</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n423600</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n423600</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 17:03:00 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202605180166.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>Japanese Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki allowed 1 run over 7 innings to earn the win, while teammate Shohei Ohtani contributed 3 hits and 2 RBIs, helping the team sweep the Angels 10-1 for its 5th straight win.</description></item>
<item><title>國發會 Tokyo hub supports Taiwan-Japan cooperation, helps 20 startups establish a presence</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n423601</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n423601</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:57:57 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605180165.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>國發會’s Tokyo startup hub has helped 20 Taiwanese startups establish a presence in Japan and connect with the Taiwan-Japan industrial ecosystem, deepening cooperation in fields including AI and biomedicine.</description></item>
<item><title>Taichung mega dome planned with 45,700 seats, surpassing Taipei Dome</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n423518</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n423518</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:56:16 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605180157.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>台灣人壽投標台中超巨蛋BOT案，規劃投資近600億元興建4.57萬座位的場館，將與日本火腿集團合作，預計2031年完工。</description></item>
<item><title>After 3 days of singing, Power Station says it feared vocal problems and admits to lingering regrets at celebration banquet</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n423603</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n423603</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:54:53 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202605180163.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>Power Station celebrated the success of its 3 consecutive shows at the Taipei Arena, acknowledging regrets due to fatigue and thanking family and team members for their support.</description></item>
<item><title>World Health Assembly opens, set to discuss hantavirus and Ebola outbreaks</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n423513</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n423513</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:53:51 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605180162.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>The World Health Assembly (WHA) opens, with discussions expected to focus on hantavirus and Ebola outbreaks, as well as uncertainty facing the organization after the United States and Argentina withdrew.</description></item>
<item><title>Female aide allegedly sexually harassed; Huang Shih-chieh says report filed with Taoyuan police</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n423514</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n423514</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:52:49 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605180161.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>A female aide to 民進黨 Taoyuan mayoral candidate Huang Shih-chieh was allegedly sexually harassed by a local figure. Huang said the case had been reported to police and called for a change in political culture.</description></item>
<item><title>Yunlin’s high-quality farm and fishery products may be added to Taipei school lunch menus</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n423515</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n423515</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:48:47 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605180160.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an visited Yunlin County, hoping to include its high-quality agricultural and fishery products in free lunch menus for Taipei’s elementary and junior high schools to ensure the quality and safety of ingredients.</description></item>
<item><title>中華郵政 launches life-insurance mortgage loans with floating rates starting at 2.185%</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n423516</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n423516</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:48:45 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202605180159.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>中華郵政 is using life insurance funds to offer real estate mortgage loans, with floating rates starting at 2.185% for various groups, including military personnel, civil servants, teachers, and salary account holders.</description></item>
<item><title>Foreign investors sell NT$90.7 billion in stocks last week; 中鋼 leads with 90,000 lots cut</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n423517</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n423517</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:48:42 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605180158.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>Foreign investors sold a net NT$90.791 billion on Taiwan’s main stock market last week, mainly cutting 中鋼 holdings, while making net purchases of 台新新光金, 友達, and 鴻海.</description></item>
<item><title>Russian forces launch massive overnight drone and missile attacks on Ukraine, injuring more than 30</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n423519</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n423519</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:47:38 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605180156.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>Russia launched large-scale drone and missile attacks on Ukraine, injuring more than 30 people and signaling a gradual escalation in deadly long-range strikes.</description></item>
<item><title>Japanese scholar analyzes Trump-Xi meeting: China raises protocol to signal urgency to improve ties</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n423520</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n423520</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:46:18 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605180155.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>Japanese scholar Kazuo Asano said China’s upgraded protocol for the Trump-Xi meeting signaled its urgency to improve relations with the United States, while U.S. perceptions of China have shifted from expectation to strategic exploitation.</description></item>
<item><title>台灣金聯 teams up with 8 major state-owned banks to create one-stop rental and property management service</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n423521</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n423521</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:41:24 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605180154.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>台灣金聯 subsidiary 力興公司 has partnered with 八大公股銀行 to launch a one-stop service combining rental and property management with senior care trusts, targeting opportunities in a super-aged society.</description></item>
<item><title>Nobel laureate Susumu Kitagawa discusses “the usefulness of the useless,” urges people not to give up easily</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n423524</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n423524</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:41:15 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202605180150.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>Nobel laureate Susumu Kitagawa spoke in Taiwan, citing his research on metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) to encourage young scholars to persevere with basic research that may seem useless, as it often holds the potential for major breakthroughs.</description></item>
<item><title>Woman in Taichung’s North District suspected of losing focus while driving, crashing head-on into 9 parked scooters and a paired trash bin</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n423522</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n423522</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:32:30 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202605180152.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>A woman surnamed Lin in Taichung is suspected of losing focus while driving and veering into oncoming traffic, hitting 9 scooters parked by the roadside and a paired trash bin. No one was injured.</description></item>
<item><title>Taiwan Stock Exchange launches Jade Index; Hsieh Chin-ho says it could ease market overcrowding</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n423523</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n423523</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:31:27 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605180151.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>The Taiwan Stock Exchange’s Jade Index aims to balance a Taiwan stock market overly concentrated in AI stocks and identify promising non-tech companies.</description></item>
<item><title>Chennai office hosts badminton tournament for 100, urges support for Taiwan’s participation in WHA</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421327</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421327</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:24:23 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605180149.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>The office in Chennai held a badminton tournament for 100 participants, combining sports exchanges with public diplomacy to call on all sectors in India to support Taiwan's participation in the World Health Assembly (WHA).</description></item>
<item><title>捷創：月營收拚逾5千萬元 自有產品比重達30%</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421328</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421328</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:24:21 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605180148.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>半導體設備服務廠捷創因訂單持續，目標未來月營收維持5000萬以上，並提升自有產品比重至三成。</description></item>
<item><title>新華社: “Constructive strategic stability” is the most important consensus between Xi and Trump</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421329</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421329</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:22:19 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202605180147.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>新華社 commentary explained that the “constructive strategic stability” relationship between China and the United States agreed upon by Xi Jinping and Trump is a new positioning for bilateral ties, and stressed that the Taiwan issue is its most central foundation.</description></item>
<item><title>South Korea's most expensive blockbuster, Hope, premieres at Cannes, showcasing the film industry's ambitions</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421330</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421330</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:18:17 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202605180146.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>South Korea's most expensive film, “Hope,” premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, highlighting the country's growing global ambitions and production capabilities.</description></item>
<item><title>Amazon LEO to begin commercial operations next year; Far EasTone's 28GHz band is an advantage for cooperation</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421331</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421331</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:12:14 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605180145.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>Amazon's low-Earth-orbit satellite service Amazon LEO is expected to begin commercial operations in Taiwan next year. 遠傳電信 is well positioned for cooperation because it holds the key 28GHz band.</description></item>
<item><title>Mythos cybersecurity bot may pose financial network risks; startup to brief officials</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421332</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421332</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:08:12 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605180144.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>AI startup Anthropic will brief the Financial Stability Board on its cybersecurity model Mythos. Although it can fix vulnerabilities, it could also be used for attacks, posing a potential risk to the financial industry.</description></item>
<item><title>Hong Kong national security spending totals 72.6 billion over 6 years</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421333</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421333</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:08:10 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202605180143.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>The Hong Kong government's cumulative spending on national security over six years has reached HK$18 billion, reflecting sustained investment in related budgets since the National Security Law took effect.</description></item>
<item><title>Suspected norovirus outbreak at Changhua County day care center leaves 13 seniors unwell; health bureau monitors and disinfects</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421334</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421334</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:07:08 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605180142.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>A suspected norovirus outbreak at a day care center in Changhua County has left 13 older adults unwell. The health bureau has begun monitoring the situation and disinfecting the center.</description></item>
<item><title>Three major institutional investors sell a net NT$43.45 billion in Taiwan stocks</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421335</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421335</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:04:06 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605180141.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>The three major institutional investors sold a combined net NT$43.45 billion in Taiwan stocks. Foreign and mainland Chinese investors were the main sources of selling pressure, dragging the market down 280.54 points.</description></item>
<item><title>Violation found as applicant brings device to admissions exam; cheating would result in disqualification</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421336</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421336</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:04:04 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202605180140.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>A candidate was found to have violated the rules by bringing a mobile device to a university admissions exam. The Joint Board of College Recruitment reaffirmed that verified cheating would result in the cancellation of the candidate's application.</description></item>
<item><title>Solomon Islands announces new Cabinet; former premier who backed ties with Taiwan named foreign minister</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421337</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421337</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:04:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605180139.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>The Solomon Islands' new Cabinet has appointed former premier 何瑞朗, who supported maintaining diplomatic ties with Taiwan, as foreign minister, potentially signaling a shift in the country's pro-China policy.</description></item>
<item><title>Insufficient evidence in case of Kaohsiung officer accused of secretly filming woman reporting crime; police bureau backs victim's appeal</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421338</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421338</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:01:59 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202605180138.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>A Kaohsiung officer surnamed Tu was accused of secretly filming women who reported crimes. One case was dismissed for insufficient evidence, but the city police bureau said it had dismissed the officer and supported the victim's request for a review.</description></item>
<item><title>National Police Agency conducts regional crackdown to clean up religious activities; 12 organizations and 68 suspects targeted</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421339</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421339</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 15:56:57 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202605180137.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>The National Police Agency conducted a simultaneous crackdown on organized crime in six counties and cities to clean up religious activities, targeting 12 criminal organizations and 68 suspects.</description></item>
<item><title>Taiwanese pentathlon juniors win big at Asian Championships, taking 3 silver and 2 bronze medals</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421268</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421268</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 15:51:55 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202605180136.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>Taiwan's junior modern pentathletes won 3 silver and 2 bronze medals at the U17 and U19 Asian Championships, and all qualified for the world championships.</description></item>
<item><title>涂瀞尹's novel The Water Deer Crosses the Ridge traces Taiwanese people’s journeys abroad</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421275</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421275</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 15:51:17 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202605180129.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>Author 涂瀞尹 released her debut novel, “The Water Deer Crosses the Ridge,” using a family story to depict Taiwanese people working hard in Thailand from the 1980s through the 2000s.</description></item>
<item><title>Pesticide cocktail effect? Experts say tiny residues pose no risk of enhanced toxicity</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421269</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421269</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 15:48:53 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202605180135.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>Experts say that tiny pesticide residues within current standards pose no risk of a toxic “cocktail effect.”</description></item>
<item><title>Pingtung launches Hengchun original theater project, inviting participants regardless of formal training</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421270</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421270</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 15:46:51 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605180134.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>The Pingtung County Government is promoting the “Hengchun Original Theater Project,” recruiting actors and musicians to develop stage works combining local folk music and culture.</description></item>
<item><title>Tainan's Qigu science and technology industrial park to pioneer a service center and substation in one complex</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421271</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421271</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 15:46:17 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605180133.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>Tainan's Qigu science and technology industrial park is pioneering a combined service center and substation to speed up factory construction and ensure a stable power supply.</description></item>
<item><title>Oil prices and Japanese bond yields rise; Japanese stocks close lower</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421272</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421272</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 15:36:46 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605180132.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>Rising oil prices and government bond yields sparked concerns about the economic outlook, dragging Japanese stocks lower at the close.</description></item>
<item><title>Japan poll: More than seven in ten say calls for energy conservation are warranted</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421273</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421273</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 15:36:44 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605180131.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>A new poll in Japan found that more than seven in ten people support the government calling for energy conservation, while nearly six in ten oppose exports of lethal weapons.</description></item>
<item><title>Oriental stork fledgling spreads its wings and leaves the nest to explore the area around the Zhuoshui River estuary</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421274</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421274</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 15:31:42 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605180130.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>A protected Oriental stork fledgling in Yunlin, Taiwan, has successfully left the nest, highlighting the results of cooperation between the public and private sectors in conservation.</description></item>
<item><title>Ma Ying-jeou calls investigation team to ask about Hsiao Hsu-tsen case, invites board to meet again on the 21st</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421200</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421200</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 15:28:14 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605180125.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>馬英九基金會調查前幕僚蕭旭岑、王光慈案進度延宕，馬英九親自致電調查小組，並邀集於21日召開董事會提出報告，同時澄清網傳AI影片為不實訊息。</description></item>
<item><title>聯發科 and satellite stocks rally, narrowing Taiwan market losses; 721-point lower shadow remains</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421199</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421199</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 15:27:40 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605180126.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>After a steep early-session drop, Taiwan stocks sharply narrowed their losses, led by 聯發科 and low-Earth-orbit satellite concept stocks. The market closed down 280.54 points, leaving a long lower shadow.</description></item>
<item><title>Discarded mattresses piled up like a Great Wall in Taichung; councilor fears rats and says major cleanup was wasted</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421197</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421197</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 15:26:17 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605180128.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>A cleaning crew in Taichung's Tanzih District has piled up discarded mattresses nearly a kilometer long. A councilor questioned whether they had become a breeding ground for rats, potentially undermining the city's rodent control plan.</description></item>
<item><title>Vocational high school special admissions skills test results released; 17 schools set CAP thresholds</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421198</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421198</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 15:13:35 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202605180127.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>Skills test results for the 115 academic year vocational high school special admissions program have been announced. Most schools use the skills test as the primary basis for admission, aiming to strengthen a selection system focused on practical skills.</description></item>
<item><title>5月電子期金融期齊跌</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421201</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421201</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:56:29 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605180124.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>5月份電子期貨與金融期貨同步下跌，其中電子期呈現逆價差，金融期則為正價差。</description></item>
<item><title>5月台股期指跌191點</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421089</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421089</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:55:26 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605180123.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>5月台股期貨下跌191點，收於40807點，並與現貨市場呈現84.82點的逆價差，反映市場看跌情緒。</description></item>
<item><title>Students say CAP answer sheets are difficult to write on; Education Ministry says they were tested beforehand and appeals are possible</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421098</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421098</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:54:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202605180114.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>In response to junior high school students' complaints that the CAP answer sheets are difficult to write on, the 教育部 said they had been tested before the exam and that students can appeal if their rights were affected.</description></item>
<item><title>Kaohsiung's bar snack contest opens for entries, inviting restaurants to compete with Indonesian flavors</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421090</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421090</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:51:24 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605180122.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>The Kaohsiung City Economic Development Bureau is holding the 10th bar snack cooking contest, themed “Indonesian flavors.” Winning restaurants will be able to set up at the Kaohsiung Beer and Music Festival.</description></item>
<item><title>Influencer “Goodnight Chicken” indicted by Shilin prosecutors for allegedly trespassing in home during livestream</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421091</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421091</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:49:22 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202605180121.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>Online influencer “Goodnight Chicken” has been indicted by the Shilin District Prosecutors Office on a charge of trespassing in a residence after allegedly entering a home during a livestream.</description></item>
<item><title>Taiwan stocks fall 280.54 points</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421092</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421092</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:47:20 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605180120.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>Taipei stocks closed down 280.54 points, with trading value reaching NT$990.466 billion. Most sectors ended lower.</description></item>
<item><title>Aowanda workshop explores the way of snakes, highlighting their key role in ecological balance</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421097</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421097</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:46:29 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202605180115.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>The Nantou Forest District Office will hold a snake workshop at Aowanda to help the public understand, through scientific methods, the key role snakes play in ecological balance and develop sound conservation awareness.</description></item>
<item><title>Deng Yu-hsien memorial concert to be held in Hsinchu County on 5/30, revisiting Taiwanese songs</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421096</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421096</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:46:26 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605180116.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>To commemorate Deng Yu-hsien, the father of Taiwanese popular songs, Hsinchu County will hold a crossover memorial concert combining symphonic and pop music on 5/30.</description></item>
<item><title>台積電 falls NT$25; Taiwan stocks drop 280 points to close at 40891</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421093</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421093</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:43:18 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605180119.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>A drop in 台積電 dragged Taiwan stocks down 280 points at the close, while 聯發科 rose against the trend.</description></item>
<item><title>Hsinchu dental clinic accused of defrauding National Health Insurance; prosecutors indict 5 people</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421094</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421094</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:40:16 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202605180118.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>Prosecutors have indicted 5 people, including the person in charge of a dental clinic in Hsinchu, for employing an unlicensed practitioner and defrauding the National Health Insurance program and patients of about NT$8.75 million in fees.</description></item>
<item><title>2026 World Cup kicks off next month; Agence France-Presse names 5 rising stars to watch</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421099</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421099</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:39:35 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202605180113.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>Agence France-Presse named five promising young footballers who could make a name for themselves at the 2026 World Cup.</description></item>
<item><title>聯友金屬 earns profits equivalent to one share capital in first quarter, joins ranks of stocks priced above NT$1,000</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421095</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421095</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:37:14 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605180117.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>Rare-metals recycler 聯友金屬 posted record first-quarter profit as international tungsten prices doubled, with earnings per share of NT$10.87, joining the ranks of thousand-dollar stocks.</description></item>
<item><title>President says defending the status quo of the Republic of China means there is no Taiwan independence issue; the DPP says its position is unchanged.</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421100</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421100</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:28:01 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605180112.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>民進黨 reaffirmed that whether called the Republic of China or Taiwan, both represent the status quo of a sovereign, independent country, and that its position has not changed.</description></item>
<item><title>Securities Report—75th Fiscal Year (2025/03/01–2026/02/28)</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421276</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-15/index-en-p4.html#n421276</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 15:30:00 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://api.edinet-fsa.go.jp/article/%E6%9C%89%E4%BE%A1%E8%A8%BC%E5%88%B8%E5%A0%B1%E5%91%8A%E6%9B%B8%EF%BC%8D%E7%AC%AC75%E6%9C%9F(2025%2F03%2F01%EF%BC%8D2026%2F02%2F28)-2026-05-18%2015%3A30">EDINET 金融庁開示</source><description>Furuno Electric Co., Ltd. filed its securities report for the 75th fiscal year, covering the period from 2025/03/01 to 2026/02/28. This is a periodic disclosure of the company’s financial condition.</description></item>
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