# AI News 180m Report｜2026-05-19 00:00–03:00 JST

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 9 items from 1 source; Japan, 4 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## U.S. reportedly considers temporary waiver of Iran oil sanctions; European stocks close higher

- Published: 2026-05-19T02:12:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605190002.aspx
- anchor: #n426006

Reports that the U.S. is considering a temporary waiver of Iran oil sanctions boosted market expectations for easing tensions in the Middle East, lifting major European stock markets.

## Wall Street Journal reveals Apple's profit strategy: using binned chips to compete with low-cost products

- Published: 2026-05-19T00:54:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605180316.aspx
- anchor: #n426003
- Companies mentioned: Apple、Google、台積電、Counterpoint、國際數據資訊 (IDC)、天風國際證券

Apple has successfully reused defective binned chips to launch lower-priced products, such as the MacBook Neo, capturing market share and drawing new users into its ecosystem.

## Suspected hantavirus case in Keelung; city government investigates source of infection and steps up disinfection

- Published: 2026-05-19T00:44:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605180315.aspx
- anchor: #n426004
- Companies mentioned: 基隆市政府

A suspected hantavirus case has emerged in Keelung, and the city government has launched a cross-agency response to identify the source of infection and step up disinfection.

## WHO member states reject proposal for Taiwan to participate in WHA; ally Palau speaks up for Taiwan

- Published: 2026-05-19T00:38:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605180314.aspx
- anchor: #n426005
- Companies mentioned: 世界衛生組織 (WHO)

Member states of the World Health Organization (WHO) again rejected a proposal to invite Taiwan to participate in the World Health Assembly (WHA), while Taiwan's ally Palau voiced support, saying that excluding Taiwan would undermine global disease prevention efforts.

## Former NBA star Kanter: Taiwan is at the heart of the global tech race; the U.S. needs Taiwan

- Published: 2026-05-19T00:13:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605180313.aspx
- anchor: #n426001
- Companies mentioned: 福斯數位新聞 (Fox News Digital)、波士頓塞爾蒂克 (Boston Celtics)

Former NBA star Kanter stressed that Taiwan plays a central role in the global technology and AI races, and that U.S.-Taiwan relations are crucial to the economies and national security of both sides.

## Actor Li Bo-hsiang pretends to hit girlfriend after drinking; basketball cheerleader Ya-ya caught up in incident

- Published: 2026-05-18T23:56:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202605180310.aspx
- anchor: #n425996
- Companies mentioned: 台鋼獵鷹

Actor Li Bo-hsiang lost control after drinking and tried to hit his girlfriend at a KTV, also striking a friend who intervened. Police ultimately referred him to prosecutors on suspicion of assault and reported the incident as domestic violence.

## Su Chiao-hui vows to make Yonghe more convenient; Lee Chuan says he will boost Yingge's development

- Published: 2026-05-18T23:52:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605180312.aspx
- anchor: #n425994
- Companies mentioned: 新旺集瓷、國民黨、民進黨

The 2 leading candidates for New Taipei City mayor, Su Chiao-hui and Lee Chuan, put forward specific platforms on urban renewal in Yonghe District and industrial and tourism development in Yingge District, respectively, to win voter support.

## Another strong earthquake hits Liuzhou, Guangxi, in the evening; magnitude and depth exactly the same, epicenters very close

- Published: 2026-05-18T23:49:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202605180311.aspx
- anchor: #n425995

Two shallow, strong earthquakes measuring 5.2 in magnitude and 8 kilometers deep struck Liuzhou, Guangxi, China, on the same day, causing casualties and property damage.

## Bringing Taiwanese-style cheer to the stage, Yankees Girls invited to perform at MLB Taiwan Day

- Published: 2026-05-18T23:45:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202605180309.aspx
- anchor: #n425997
- Companies mentioned: 洋基工程、P. LEAGUE+、洛杉磯天使隊、中華航空

Taiwanese professional basketball cheer squad Yankees Girls has been invited to the U.S. Major League Baseball's Taiwan Day event, where it will showcase Taiwan's distinctive cheer culture through a performance incorporating Indigenous dance elements.

## “Nyantecotta!®︎ Part 2 Color Town,” a connectable cardboard cat house where beloved cats can relax even more, goes on sale

- Published: 2026-05-19T00:22:46+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000101015.html
- anchor: #n426002
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社グラフソニック

Graphsonic is launching “Nyantecotta! Part 2 Color Town,” a cardboard cat house with connecting features and a scratching surface. It combines cat comfort with interior design appeal.

## 横須賀市内の小学1〜3年生対象、参加無料「かけっこ教室」を2026年6月13日に開催

- Published: 2026-05-19T00:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000174028.html
- anchor: #n426000
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ライフプラス、鍼灸整骨院ひまわりグループ、神奈川衛生学園専門学校、横須賀市、横須賀市教育委員会

一般社団法人スポーツ＆ウェルビーイング推進協会が、横須賀市の小学1〜3年生を対象に無料「かけっこ教室」を2026年6月13日に開催。プロトレーナーが指導し、子どもたちの運動機会創出を図る。

## Turning the company portal from a file repository into a “place where corporate values take root”

- Published: 2026-05-19T00:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000263.000038921.html
- anchor: #n425999
- Companies mentioned: Microsoft

Ageha Inc. will hold a free online seminar on May 28, 2026, about internal branding using SharePoint. It will explain ways to embed corporate values and promote human capital management through an internal portal.

## A$AP ROCKY x PUMAによる最新コレクション NYFWで初公開された最新シルエットを2026年5月21日（木）10:00より発売

- Published: 2026-05-19T00:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000349.000010697.html
- anchor: #n425998

PUMA Japan will release the latest 3D-printed sneaker from its A$AP ROCKY collaboration, the “MOSTRO 3.D MULE,” on May 21, 2026, for 44,000 yen. It features a striking design that fuses fashion with cutting-edge technology.