AI News 180m Report｜2026-05-19 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 6 of 7https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 508 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 93 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en Survey on “cute guys”: 47.00% of women say they like them, while 83.00% of men say they are happy to be called cute (according to Happy Mail)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431686https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431686Tue, 19 May 2026 11:22:46 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社アイベック has announced the results of a survey on “cute guys.” The findings showed that about half of women view them favorably and that men also respond positively to being called “cute.” Turn only the “truly essential functions” into an app for 1/5 of the usual budget. “Katachi,” a spot development plan that digitizes paper and Excel management for small and midsize businesses, now fully availablehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431687https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431687Tue, 19 May 2026 11:20:26 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社デジタルフォワード has begun full-scale provision of “Katachi,” a spot app development plan for small and midsize businesses with a low initial budget and no maintenance costs. Okinawa Suntory Arena yoga class membership page revampedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431689https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431689Tue, 19 May 2026 11:20:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES沖縄サントリーアリーナがヨガクラスの会員ページを刷新。スマホ予約の利便性を向上させ、5月・6月の新規日程を公開した。 Notice regarding the establishment of 株式会社大阪ブルテオンhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431688https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431688Tue, 19 May 2026 11:20:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESPanasonic Sports will establish a new company specializing in volleyball, 株式会社大阪ブルテオン, in July 2026. The move aims to speed up decision-making and strengthen its management foundation. Craftsmanship viewed 1.5 million times in an FB video! New “Ikkanbari Small Box (Eyeglasses Stand)” brings traditional techniques into everyday lifehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431690https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431690Tue, 19 May 2026 11:19:35 +0900JapanPR TIMESLong-established bamboo craft shop “竹虎” has drawn on the traditional “Ikkanbari” craft featured in a Facebook video viewed 1.5 million times to launch the “Ikkanbari Small Box (Eyeglasses Stand),” a product combining tradition with modern life. Preorders open for B6 metal art panels, acrylic sign plates and other goods from “HUNDRED LINE -Last Defense Academy-” through “AMNIBUS,” which sells original anime and manga merchandisehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431691https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431691Tue, 19 May 2026 11:18:46 +0900JapanPR TIMESarma bianca has begun accepting preorders for 4 new merchandise items from the game HUNDRED LINE -The Last Defense Academy- on its e-commerce site AMNIBUS. New media outlet shiritomo launches to deliver what’s trending “now” on Xhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431692https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431692Tue, 19 May 2026 11:16:21 +0900JapanPR TIMEShashout Co., Ltd. has launched shiritomo, a new media outlet that uses AI to research and organize information trending on X. It aims to share information that can be applied in work and daily life. Australia buys aviation fuel from China and urea from Brunei in response to Middle East warhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n432222https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n432222Tue, 19 May 2026 14:24:28 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATo address energy shortages caused by the Middle East conflict, the Australian government has purchased 600,000 barrels of aviation fuel from China and agricultural urea from Brunei. The move aims to stabilize domestic energy supplies and support tourism, freight exports and agricultural development. DPP criticizes Keelung over repeated drinking water and sewage problems; city government says it is working hard and respects opinionshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n432223https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n432223Tue, 19 May 2026 14:24:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 民進黨基隆市黨部 criticized Mayor Hsieh Kuo-liang, saying cases involving waste at the Heping Island Water Resources Recycling Center and last year’s oil pollution in the Keelung River showed failures in both drinking water and sewage management. It called on the city government to cooperate with the investigation and submit a report. Argentine scientists set traps to trace source of hantavirus outbreak on cruise shiphttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n432224https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n432224Tue, 19 May 2026 14:22:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAArgentine scientists have set traps to catch rodents in the southern city of Ushuaia in an effort to trace the source of a deadly hantavirus outbreak aboard the Hondius cruise ship. The outbreak has killed 3 people. Female umpire to officiate at Japan’s Koshien for the first time in more than a centuryhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n432236https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n432236Tue, 19 May 2026 14:22:09 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAJapan’s Koshien tournament will use a female umpire for the first time, reflecting the Japan High School Baseball Federation’s determination to promote diversity and address a shortage of umpires. Wildfire spreads rapidly near Los Angeles, forcing thousands of residents to evacuatehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n432225https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n432225Tue, 19 May 2026 14:20:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Sandy Fire broke out near Los Angeles on the 18th and spread rapidly amid strong winds, destroying one home. Authorities ordered thousands of residents to evacuate. No casualties have been reported, but climate conditions continue to complicate firefighting efforts. Taiwan breaks into global top 20 for the first time in 2026 global startup ecosystem indexhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n432226https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n432226Tue, 19 May 2026 14:19:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAInternational research organization StartupBlink released its 2026 Global Startup Ecosystem Index, with Taiwan surging to 20th place and entering the top 20 for the first time. Its growth rate also ranked first among the world’s top 20. The achievement was credited to government policies supporting innovation and entrepreneurship, which have effectively boosted international competitiveness. 經濟部 establishes smart robotics R&D center to develop industrial ecosystem corridorhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n432227https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n432227Tue, 19 May 2026 14:18:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan’s government has pooled resources from the 經濟部, 國發會 and 國科會 to establish the Smart Robotics Innovation and Application R&D Center in Tainan. The move aims to build an industrial ecosystem corridor in southern Taiwan, address social challenges such as labor shortages, and transform Taiwan into an exporter of integrated smart systems. 外交部: Cross-strait sides are not subordinate to each other; China exposes global public health to political riskshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n432228https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n432228Tue, 19 May 2026 14:16:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIn response to China’s opposition to Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung’s visit to Geneva, the 外交部 issued a forceful response, reiterating that the two sides of the Taiwan Strait are not subordinate to each other and condemning China for placing politics above public health interests, exposing the global epidemic prevention system to risk. Wembanyama scores 41 in West finals G1 as Spurs beat Thunder in 2 overtimeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n432237https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n432237Tue, 19 May 2026 14:16:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNASpurs star Victor Wembanyama scored 41 points and grabbed 24 rebounds in the opening game of the Western Conference finals, setting a record and leading his team to victory over the Thunder in double overtime. International forest co-management recognized as FSC partners with Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency and Saisiyat tribehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n432229https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n432229Tue, 19 May 2026 14:15:13 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency, FSC and the Saisiyat tribe signed a three-party memorandum of cooperation to jointly promote forest ecosystem services certification, bringing Taiwan’s Indigenous co-management model to the international stage and attracting ESG investment. 大立光 reports April EPS of NT$13.95 as family makes rare increase in holdingshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n432230https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n432230Tue, 19 May 2026 14:14:11 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA大立光創辦人家族罕見增持股份，加上4月獲利年增近九成，激勵股價創下新高。 Cabinet proposes 4 budgets to build a broad national road map; sovereign fund under reviewhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n432231https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n432231Tue, 19 May 2026 14:13:09 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA行政院長卓榮泰公布未來施政藍圖，將推動四大預算案，並涵蓋AI新十大建設、長照3.0及半導體產業鏈等多項計畫，同時表示主權基金仍在審慎研議中。 More than 6000 Australia-China military research collaborations raise concerns over infiltration and leakshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n432232https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n432232Tue, 19 May 2026 14:11:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA report by a U.S. intelligence firm revealed that Australian research institutions have conducted more than 6000 collaborations with the Chinese military involving sensitive military technologies such as drones and electronic warfare, raising serious concerns about national security and technology leaks. Cho Jung-tai: Diversifying energy is the right path; annual power generation can support economic developmenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n432233https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n432233Tue, 19 May 2026 14:10:04 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAPremier Cho Jung-tai stressed that Taiwan would continue its second energy transition and that diversifying into renewable energy was the right path. He said current annual power generation was sufficient to support domestic economic development. Alishan sacred tree wedding event marks 20th anniversary, with rides aboard new Senri trainhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n432234https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n432234Tue, 19 May 2026 14:10:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAMarking its 20th anniversary, the Alishan wedding-under-the-sacred-tree event will feature the new sightseeing train Senri and invite couples from past years to return, creating a distinctive tourism experience. Changhua’s first Indigenous cultural health station opens; Changhua Normal University promotes intergenerational harmony on campushttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n432235https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n432235Tue, 19 May 2026 14:03:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAChanghua County has opened its first Indigenous cultural health station located on a university campus. It will draw on National Changhua University of Education’s resources to serve Indigenous elders and promote intergenerational harmony. Presidential impeachment motion fails; DPP urges rational cross-party discussion of national security issueshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n432081https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n432081Tue, 19 May 2026 13:55:53 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 立法院 voted down an impeachment motion against President Lai Ching-te. The 民進黨 caucus called on parties to return to rational discussion and work together on livelihood and national security issues. Crack down on drug-impaired driving: Liu Shih-fang says law may be amended to bar people with drug convictions from getting licenseshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n432082https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n432082Tue, 19 May 2026 13:53:51 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAInterior Minister Liu Shih-fang said the government may amend the law to bar people with a history of drug use from obtaining driver’s licenses as part of its effort to crack down on drug-impaired driving. Retired biotech expert returns to campus, wins award for AI-created religious arthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n432088https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n432088Tue, 19 May 2026 13:51:46 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNARetired biotech expert Lai Kuan-lang, 62, used AI to create a Taoist-themed artwork, “The Inner Secret Vision of Taoism,” winning a silver award at the FADA International Design Awards in Britain. Shen Yu-chung: Taiwan faces only the issue of being unifiedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n432087https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n432087Tue, 19 May 2026 13:51:41 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA陸委會副主委沈有忠明確表示，台灣沒有「獨立」問題，只有「被統一」問題，政府致力於維持中華民國與中華人民共和國互不隸屬的現狀。 Fang Chih-yu kisses Lin Che-hsi in new drama; “Goodbye 1987” revives romance of the erahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n432083https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n432083Tue, 19 May 2026 13:50:49 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe series “Goodbye 1987,” set against the history of Taiwan, Japan and South Korea, evokes the romance and scars of a turbulent era through performances by Fang Chih-yu, Lin Che-hsi and others. Maduro ally Saab appears in U.S. court over alleged role as money-laundering front manhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n432084https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n432084Tue, 19 May 2026 13:50:47 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNASaab, a close associate of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, appeared in a U.S. court on suspicion of large-scale money laundering, a case that could affect Venezuela’s political situation and U.S. strategy toward the country. Takaichi visits South Korea; hosts prepare traditional gifts symbolizing development of friendly tieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n432085https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n432085Tue, 19 May 2026 13:48:45 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAJapanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visited South Korea and made a return visit to President Lee Jae-myung’s hometown of Andong. South Korean hosts prepared gifts and events rich in traditional cultural significance, symbolizing the development of friendly ties between the two countries. New decision-making guide for the AI era: Stan Shih promotes new Wang Dao philosophy with StanAIhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n432086https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n432086Tue, 19 May 2026 13:45:43 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA宏碁集團 founder Stan Shih has introduced a new AI-integrated “Wang Dao management philosophy.” Through the GPT adviser StanAI, it offers global leaders new guidance for decision-making in the AI era. Starbucks Korea promotion evokes Gwangju Uprising; CEO firedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n432091https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n432091Tue, 19 May 2026 13:40:49 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAStarbucks Korea sparked major controversy with a “Tank Day” promotion that clashed with the anniversary of the Gwangju Uprising, leading to the dismissal of its CEO, Son Jeong-hyun. Modified cars disturb residents late at night in Taoyuan’s Luzhu; repeat unlicensed driver rams police car and is fined NT$60,000https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n432089https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n432089Tue, 19 May 2026 13:37:34 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA repeat unlicensed driver in Luzhu, Taoyuan, disturbed residents late at night while riding a modified motorcycle and rammed a police car during a traffic stop. Police eventually caught him and imposed a hefty fine of NT$60,000. Penghu Marine Vocational High School and Tungnan University team up for vehicle inspections, showcasing vocational educationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n432090https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n432090Tue, 19 May 2026 13:37:32 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAPenghu Marine Vocational High School and 東南科技大學 teamed up to provide free vehicle inspections for vehicles on campus, putting the vocational education principle of “learning by doing” into practice. Hualien junior high school student takes mother’s car after argument; police smash window to stop vehiclehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n432092https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n432092Tue, 19 May 2026 13:34:28 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA junior high school student in Hualien drove off in his mother’s car after an argument with her. Police eventually stopped the vehicle by smashing a window and issued a citation in accordance with the law. Puzi Mayor’s Cup baseball tournament opens, with 40 youth and high school teams competinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n432093https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n432093Tue, 19 May 2026 13:34:25 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe third Puzi Mayor’s Cup National Baseball Invitational has opened, with 40 youth and high school teams taking part. The event aims to strengthen grassroots baseball and promote local exchange. 均華: Orders visible through Q2 2027 as packaging plants rush to expand capacityhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n432094https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n432094Tue, 19 May 2026 13:32:23 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNASemiconductor equipment maker 均華 said its order visibility extends through the second quarter of 2027, driven by capacity expansions at packaging plants. It expects full-year revenue to reach a record high. Heavy rain in Hubei and Hunan; 4 dead and 6 missinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n432095https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n432095Tue, 19 May 2026 13:30:21 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAHeavy rain in China’s Hubei and Hunan provinces has left at least 4 dead and 6 missing, and raised the risk of secondary disasters. Kaohsiung officer implicated in secret filming case; Chen Chi-mai announces 3 measures and disciplines supervisorshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n432096https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n432096Tue, 19 May 2026 13:29:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAKaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai announced 3 reform measures in response to a police officer’s secret filming case and disciplined the supervisors involved. Nearly 300 Russian companies attend China-Russia Expo; Russia calls for mutual technology transfershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n432097https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n432097Tue, 19 May 2026 13:29:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAChina-Russia Expo opens, with Russia's deputy prime minister stressing that the two countries should transfer technology to each other to create development opportunities. Taichung LaLaport store camera suspected of pointing at fitting room; Mitsui launches major inspectionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n432050https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n432050Tue, 19 May 2026 13:28:23 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAPrivacy concerns were raised after a camera in a sporting goods store at Taichung LaLaport was suspected of pointing at a fitting room, prompting Mitsui Fudosan to launch a comprehensive inspection of its malls across Taiwan. More than a thousand companies in central Taiwan retain talent; experienced migrant workers move into foreign technical jobshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n432041https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n432041Tue, 19 May 2026 13:26:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 勞動力發展署中彰投分署 is promoting the "Migrant Worker Retention Program," with more than a thousand companies having converted experienced migrant workers into foreign technical personnel to address labor shortages in manufacturing. Insufficient evidence in Kaohsiung police officer's alleged secret filming case; woman questions official collusion and seeks reviewhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n432046https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n432046Tue, 19 May 2026 13:21:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA Kaohsiung police officer was accused of secretly filming women who filed reports. One case was dropped for insufficient evidence, and the victim, accompanied by the 時代力量, questioned whether police were protecting one another and applied for a review. New Power Party questions black-gold family entering the legislature; Tsai Chun-chou: What have I done wrong?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n432042https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n432042Tue, 19 May 2026 13:19:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 時代力量 questioned whether 民眾黨 legislator Tsai Chun-chou was a "proxy legislator" for local power brokers in Beigang. Tsai strongly denied the allegation, saying she had taught for 35 years with a clean record, and defended her nephew, who was involved in a violent incident. Jianan Lishan Market to open at Chiayi Arboretum on the 23rd, promoting ecological friendlinesshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n432043https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n432043Tue, 19 May 2026 13:17:10 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Chiayi Branch of the Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency will hold the "Jianan Lishan Market" at the Chiayi Arboretum on the 23rd, promoting the Lishan concept of harmonious coexistence between people and nature through sales of eco-friendly agricultural products and creative handicrafts. Ministry of Digital Affairs' AI industry talent certification guidelines add 2 key competencies; standard teaching materials to be developed jointlyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n432044https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n432044Tue, 19 May 2026 13:15:08 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 數位發展部 released version 3.0 of its AI industry talent certification guidelines, adding AI governance and collaboration skills, and partnered with industry and academia to develop standard teaching materials to strengthen the country's AI competitiveness. Japan's Q1 economic growth of 0.5% beats expectations; energy price pressures not yet reflectedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n432045https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n432045Tue, 19 May 2026 13:15:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAJapan's economy grew 0.5% in the first quarter, beating market expectations, but economists warned that the pressure from surging energy prices sparked by the Middle East conflict has yet to fully emerge and that economic growth could stall in the future. Impeachment motion fails; Fu Kun-chi: It leaves a mark on President Lai's record in officehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n432047https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n432047Tue, 19 May 2026 13:14:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe legislature voted down an impeachment motion against President Lai Ching-te. The 國民黨 called it a historic mark on his record in office, underscoring the deep divisions between Taiwan's ruling and opposition camps. 三星電子 labor talks continue; South Korea's labor commission says differences are narrowinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n432048https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n432048Tue, 19 May 2026 13:12:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA三星電子 labor negotiations have reached a critical stage. Although differences are narrowing, a breakdown in talks could lead to the strike announced by the union, threatening global supply chains. New Taiwan dollar falls 1 jiao by midday, provisionally closing at 31.645https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n432049https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n432049Tue, 19 May 2026 13:05:57 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe New Taiwan dollar plunged 1 jiao against the U.S. dollar by midday in the Taipei foreign exchange market, provisionally closing at 31.645, indicating depreciation pressure. Day 80 of the Middle East war》Trump says U.S.-Iran talks have made positive progress; latest developments at a glancehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n432051https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n432051Tue, 19 May 2026 13:03:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATensions in the Middle East have escalated, with progress in U.S.-Iran talks but military action delayed. Iran is proposing to control the Strait of Hormuz, adding to volatility and uncertainty in global energy markets. First presidential impeachment vote in history fails, with 56 in favor and 50 againsthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431907https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431907Tue, 19 May 2026 12:54:45 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe legislature held a vote on the first presidential impeachment motion in history. It failed to pass, with 56 votes in favor and 50 against, falling short of the two-thirds threshold. Kaohsiung food supplier accused of selling expired meat; prosecutors seize more than 12 tons and indict ownerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431899https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431899Tue, 19 May 2026 12:53:51 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA couple who own a food company in Kaohsiung were indicted for selling expired meat to hotels and restaurants on charges including violations of the Food Safety and Sanitation Act. Linkou man contracts hantavirus in Keelung; 11 contacts identified, monitoring for symptoms through 7/1https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431900https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431900Tue, 19 May 2026 12:52:49 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA man from Linkou, New Taipei City, who was bitten by a rat at his workplace in Keelung, was diagnosed with hantavirus syndrome. Health authorities have identified 11 contacts for health monitoring. Cabinet to unveil childcare leave and tax breaks for homes for families with infants on the 28thhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431901https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431901Tue, 19 May 2026 12:50:46 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA行政院長卓榮泰宣布將推動0到18歲全程支持方案，包括將彈性育嬰假升級為「育兒假」並擴大適用年齡，同時提供育嬰住宅減稅優惠。 高雄警涉偷拍報案女 劉世芳：已免職並強化性平https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431902https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431902Tue, 19 May 2026 12:49:44 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA針對高雄員警涉嫌偷拍報案女性，內政部長劉世芳表示，該員警已第一時間被免職，並將督促警方強化性平教育。 Cho Jung-tai: Three constitutional, lawful options meet national needs to address cuts to military procurement budgethttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431903https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431903Tue, 19 May 2026 12:48:42 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA行政院長卓榮泰提出追加預算、再提特別條例、或納入年度預算等三方案，以應對立法院刪減的4700億軍購預算缺口。 28-year-old suddenly suffers brainstem stroke; doctor says long-term high blood pressure went uncontrolledhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431916https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431916Tue, 19 May 2026 12:46:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA 28-year-old suffered a sudden brainstem stroke after long-term uncontrolled high blood pressure and unhealthy lifestyle habits. Malaysia Masters gets underway; Lee Cheuk Yiu/Yang Po-hsuan lead Taiwan's challengehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431904https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431904Tue, 19 May 2026 12:45:40 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan men's doubles pair Lee Cheuk Yiu/Yang Po-hsuan will lead the team at the BWF Super 500-level Malaysia Masters, while some key players are sitting out to rest. Miles Yu: Xi Jinping has no intention of resolving U.S.-China issues, using Taiwan as a shieldhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431905https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431905Tue, 19 May 2026 12:44:38 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAMiles Yu, a former China policy adviser in the Trump administration, said Xi Jinping used the Taiwan issue as a shield at the Trump-Xi meeting to avoid substantive issues with the United States, including trade. Taiwan stocks fall nearly 600 points intraday, testing monthly support; memory stocks plungehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431906https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431906Tue, 19 May 2026 12:42:36 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan stocks opened lower and continued falling, dragged down by U.S. stocks, plunging nearly 600 points intraday. Memory stocks led the losses after 美光 shares fell. Greenland says talks with U.S. have made progress, stresses territory will never be soldhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431915https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431915Tue, 19 May 2026 12:40:42 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Greenland government reiterated its position on sovereignty, stressing after talks with the United States that its territory is not for sale. China's vice foreign minister: APEC meeting in Shenzhen to lay out roadmap for Asia-Pacific communityhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431908https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431908Tue, 19 May 2026 12:40:31 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAChinese Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu said a roadmap for achieving the goal of an "Asia-Pacific community" would be proposed at the APEC meeting in Shenzhen to promote regional economic integration. Kaohsiung factory survey to begin in June; 8335 firms can file onlinehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431909https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431909Tue, 19 May 2026 12:40:29 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAKaohsiung City will conduct its annual factory verification and business operations survey of 8335 factories from June 1 to July 10, and promote online filing to improve efficiency. Canadian lawmakers from multiple parties back Taiwan-Canada exchanges; Chen Ming-chi says the two are natural partnershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431910https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431910Tue, 19 May 2026 12:38:27 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA cross-party delegation of Canadian lawmakers visited Taiwan and reiterated that Taiwan and Canada are natural economic partners, saying they should deepen trade and security cooperation. Nearly ten thousand people with inflammatory bowel disease face hardship; doctors urge uninterrupted National Health Insurance treatmenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431911https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431911Tue, 19 May 2026 12:37:25 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAMedical professionals are urging a review of National Health Insurance coverage rules so that nearly ten thousand people with inflammatory bowel disease can receive uninterrupted treatment and avoid repeated bowel resections due to stopping medication. DPP: Blue-and-white parties' doomed impeachment motion is political theater and a shamhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431912https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431912Tue, 19 May 2026 12:36:23 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 民進黨 criticized the two opposition parties for jointly pushing a doomed presidential impeachment motion, calling it political theater and a "sham" for political gain. Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi to visit South Korea again; energy issues to be discussed in Lee Jae-myung's hometownhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431913https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431913Tue, 19 May 2026 12:31:21 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Japanese and South Korean leaders' talks will focus on energy security, with plans to establish a mutual support mechanism for petroleum products in emergencies. Taipei tests 58 fruit and vegetable samples; 9 fail pesticide residue standards, including 4 samples of Thai basilhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431914https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431914Tue, 19 May 2026 12:29:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaipei City health authorities found that 15.5% of tested fruits and vegetables failed standards, with pesticide residues in Thai basil posing the most serious problem. Booed at graduation ceremony, councilor's home shot at: anti-AI backlash emerges in U.S. societyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431917https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431917Tue, 19 May 2026 12:26:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNANegative sentiment toward AI is rising rapidly in the United States, from poor poll results to acts of violence, forming a wave of "AI backlash." Man bitten while doing pest control at Keelung workplace; suspected mild hantavirus infection, recovering wellhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431854https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431854Tue, 19 May 2026 12:25:51 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA man was bitten while doing pest control at his workplace in Keelung and is suspected of contracting hantavirus. He is recovering well, prompting the city government to step up environmental cleaning and disinfection. Is being left out of a coworkers' fried chicken order workplace bullying? Occupational Safety and Health Administration: 5 criteria must be methttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431855https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431855Tue, 19 May 2026 12:24:49 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Occupational Safety and Health Administration clarified that all five criteria must be met for workplace bullying to be established; subjective feelings alone are not enough to determine it. Cho Jung-tai hopes presidential impeachment motion fails, urges ruling and opposition camps to reconcile and coexisthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431856https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431856Tue, 19 May 2026 12:22:47 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA行政院長卓榮泰期盼總統彈劾案失敗，並呼籲朝野和解，同時為內閣多次提出覆議與釋憲的舉動辯護。 Amid controversy over Chinese control of rare earths, Australian media praise Taiwan's push for non-China supply chainshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431871https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431871Tue, 19 May 2026 12:21:21 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA Taiwanese Ministry of Economic Affairs delegation visited Australia to study critical minerals and seek to establish a “non-red supply chain,” as Australia ordered Chinese investors to sell their stakes in a rare earths company. Legislature votes on presidential impeachment bid; DPP opposes, Blue-White effort failshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431853https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431853Tue, 19 May 2026 12:21:21 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan’s Legislative Yuan voted on an impeachment motion against President Lai Ching-te, but the bid by the KMT and Taiwan People’s Party failed after DPP lawmakers opposed it and it fell short of the two-thirds approval threshold. 民眾黨團: Lai’s four pillars of peace are hollow; unanimous support for impeachmenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431857https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431857Tue, 19 May 2026 12:20:45 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA民眾黨團 will unanimously vote in favor of impeachment, saying President Lai’s “four pillars of peace” policy has failed. Rukai musician Jilao shares Taiwan’s warmth through mochi and nose flutehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431858https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431858Tue, 19 May 2026 12:19:41 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAGolden Melody Award-winning Rukai musician Jilao, from Taitung, shared the warmth of Taiwanese culture through handmade mochi and traditional nose flute music in Penang, Malaysia. Wei Hung-liang resets mindset and unlocks curveball, earns first career win in relief after return to top leaguehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431859https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431859Tue, 19 May 2026 12:18:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAfter going down to the minor leagues to reset his mindset and refine his pitches, 台鋼雄鷹 pitcher Wei Hung-liang returned to the top league and earned his first career win. Imported black brown rice and blueberries found with banned pesticides; more than 75,000 kilograms interceptedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431860https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431860Tue, 19 May 2026 12:17:36 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan’s Food and Drug Administration intercepted a shipment of Vietnamese black brown rice and Japanese blueberries containing banned pesticides at the border, preventing more than 75,000 kilograms of products from reaching the market. Call for Taiwanese-language reading passages; selected entries receive NT$1,200 eachhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431861https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431861Tue, 19 May 2026 12:17:34 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA教育部 is soliciting Taiwanese-language reading passages for the national language competition. Selected entries will receive a fee of NT$1,200 each. Trump reveals talks over 10% Intel stake: “I should have asked for more”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431862https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431862Tue, 19 May 2026 12:15:32 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATrump said he had negotiated with Intel to have the government receive a 10% stake for free in exchange for support, adding that he should have asked for more at the time. Magnitude 6 earthquake strikes Vanuatu at a depth of 10 kilometershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431863https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431863Tue, 19 May 2026 12:15:30 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA magnitude 6 earthquake struck the Oceanian nation of Vanuatu at a depth of 10 kilometers. Merkel urges Europe to use its diplomatic clout; Trump should not monopolize Russia-Ukraine dealhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431864https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431864Tue, 19 May 2026 12:13:28 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFormer German Chancellor Angela Merkel urged Europe to step up its diplomatic efforts and ensure Trump does not monopolize a Russia-Ukraine peace deal. Cho Jung-tai: Pay raises for military, public servants and teachers require committee review; hopes to meet public expectationshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431865https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431865Tue, 19 May 2026 12:12:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAPremier Cho Jung-tai said pay raises for military personnel, public servants and teachers will be reviewed by a committee. He also hopes the minimum wage will exceed NT$30,000 next year, meeting public expectations and stabilizing livelihoods. WHO assembly rejects Taiwan’s participation; medical alliance says China is the real disruptor of orderhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431866https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431866Tue, 19 May 2026 12:11:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe World Health Assembly again rejected Taiwan’s participation. A medical alliance criticized China for distorting facts and stressed Taiwan’s key role in global smart healthcare as an independent democracy. Hantavirus case reported at home in Linkou, New Taipei; citywide cleanup planned 2 timeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431867https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431867Tue, 19 May 2026 12:11:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA hantavirus case was reported in Linkou, New Taipei. Mayor Hou You-yi said disinfection at the patient’s home had been completed and a second citywide cleanup would be carried out to control the outbreak. Xu Xudong absent from shareholders’ meeting; tariff war hits Oriental Union, which hopes to turn a profit in Q2https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431868https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431868Tue, 19 May 2026 12:09:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA東聯化學 plans to counter headwinds in the petrochemical industry by developing specialty materials for AI and semiconductors, aiming to turn a loss into a profit in Q2. Drug factory found in abandoned farmhouse in Pingtung; seized ingredients could make 100,000 drug-laced coffee sachetshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431869https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431869Tue, 19 May 2026 12:08:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAPolice uncovered a drug factory in an abandoned farmhouse in Pingtung and seized more than a hundred kilograms of ingredients, enough to make 100,000 drug-laced coffee sachets worth about 五千萬元 in New Taiwan dollars. Car crashes into tree in Hualien; trapped driver rescued and taken to hospital, where they diehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431870https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431870Tue, 19 May 2026 12:06:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA car crashed into a tree on Taiwan Provincial Highway 9 in Hualien, trapping the driver inside. The driver died despite rescue efforts. Presidential impeachment motion: DPP says its position is consistent and it has not waveredhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431872https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431872Tue, 19 May 2026 12:02:11 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA民進黨 will unanimously vote against the impeachment motion against President Lai to stabilize the political situation and focus on economic development. Study finds higher risk of heart disease among IVF babies; multiple births are key factorhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431873https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431873Tue, 19 May 2026 11:55:09 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA study by National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University found that babies conceived through IVF face a higher risk of congenital heart disease, with multiple pregnancies a key factor explaining more than 五成 of the risk. Cho Jung-tai: Taiwan aims for win-win cooperation with the world and hopes for peaceful coexistence across the Taiwan Straithttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431693https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431693Tue, 19 May 2026 11:54:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAPremier Cho Jung-tai reiterated that the Republic of China is a sovereign, independent country and that this status quo cannot be changed. He also said Taiwan hopes to cooperate with the world for mutual benefit and achieve peaceful coexistence with the other side of the Taiwan Strait. “Blueberry May” event opens May 23 at Taichung’s Calligraphy Greenway, showcasing sustainability and resiliencehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431694https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431694Tue, 19 May 2026 11:53:04 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA農村水保署台中分署 will hold the “Blueberry May” event at Taichung’s Calligraphy Greenway on May 23 and 24, under the theme “Carbon Reduction, Resilience and Shared Sustainability,” showcasing the sustainable transformation of rural communities in central Taiwan and Miaoli. 和大’s Shen Kuo-jung: Plans to take control of GUS and enter military drones, while developing battery energy storage cabinetshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431695https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431695Tue, 19 May 2026 11:51:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA和大 plans to take control of 格斯科技 through participation in its private placement, positioning itself in the battery, energy storage and military drone markets and strengthening its footprint in key electric vehicle components. Median rent tops 160,000; Manhattan apartment rents hit record highhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431696https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431696Tue, 19 May 2026 11:51:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAccording to real estate firm Corcoran, the median rent for Manhattan apartments topped $5,000 for the first time in April, setting a record, while the vacancy rate fell to a six-year low. China’s April consumption growth hits lowest in more than 3 years as subsidies weakenhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431697https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431697Tue, 19 May 2026 11:50:58 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAChina’s retail sales growth in April hit its lowest level since 2023, signaling weak consumer momentum and challenges to the economic recovery. Taiwan Railways has sold more than 70,000 tickets for the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, with seats still available across time slotshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431698https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431698Tue, 19 May 2026 11:47:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan Railways opened bookings for the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, selling more than 70,000 tickets on the first morning, reflecting strong demand for holiday travel and visits home. Accused of violating fiscal discipline, Hsiao Hsu-tsen hopes investigation report comes out soon to clear his namehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431699https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431699Tue, 19 May 2026 11:47:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAHsiao Hsu-tsen, a former aide at the 馬英九基金會, was accused of violating fiscal discipline. He hopes the investigation report will be released soon to clear his name. Charity foundation’s fundraising account suspected of being hijacked by fraud ring; head not indictedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431700https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431700Tue, 19 May 2026 11:37:52 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe head of the Chuande Charity Foundation was not indicted after its fundraising account was allegedly taken over by a fraud ring. 北京西單商圈地標老佛爺百貨 5月底歇業https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431701https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-12/index-en-p6.html#n431701Tue, 19 May 2026 11:35:49 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAGaleries Lafayette announced it will close its flagship store in Beijing’s Xidan district and scale back its presence in China amid challenges in the Chinese market.