# AI News 180m Report｜2026-05-23 21:00–24:00 JST

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 26 items from 1 source; Japan, 6 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Chang Chen-yue vies for Golden Melody best male singer title; his son says he is impressive, while Nick Chou calls his nomination an encouragement

- Published: 2026-05-23T23:21:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202605230202.aspx
- anchor: #n484790

Chang Chen-yue and Nick Chou are nominated for Best Mandarin Male Singer at the 37th Golden Melody Awards and won at the hito Pop Music Awards.

## Drugged-driving crash in New Taipei's Zhonghe kills 1, injures 1 as car hits and runs over scooter

- Published: 2026-05-23T23:11:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202605230200.aspx
- anchor: #n484792

A fatal crash involving drug-impaired driving occurred in New Taipei City, and police are stepping up enforcement.

## Taiwan Lottery's Daily Cash 539 draw No. 115126: 1 top-prize ticket wins

- Published: 2026-05-23T23:04:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202605230201.aspx
- anchor: #n484791
- Companies mentioned: 台彩公司

The results of Taiwan's lottery drawing have been announced.

## Defense Ministry seeks emergency release of initial HIMARS payment; paperwork under review at Executive Yuan

- Published: 2026-05-23T22:56:35+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605230199.aspx
- anchor: #n484788

The Defense Ministry has sought emergency release of the initial HIMARS payment, and the Executive Yuan is reviewing the paperwork.

## Shanxi mine disaster kills 90; Chinese vice premier visits scene and orders thorough investigation

- Published: 2026-05-23T22:45:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202605230198.aspx
- anchor: #n484789

A gas explosion at a Shanxi coal mine killed 90; State Council Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing ordered a thorough investigation.

## Presidential Office concert's democracy worksheet prompts President Lai to joke that it's very detailed

- Published: 2026-05-23T22:26:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202605230197.aspx
- anchor: #n484783
- Companies mentioned: 中華文化總會

The Presidential Office concert incorporated a democracy worksheet, with President Lai Ching-te engaging with the public to promote civic education.

## Lin Yu-shu sets three national records at National Disabled Games, nearly reaches Nagoya Asian Para Games qualifying mark

- Published: 2026-05-23T22:26:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202605230196.aspx
- anchor: #n484784

Lin Yu-shu broke three national records at the National Disabled Games; although she fell short of the Asian Para Games qualifying standard, she showed determination.

## Pentagon releases newly declassified files, revealing footage of U.S. fighter jet shooting down UFO

- Published: 2026-05-23T22:23:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605230194.aspx
- anchor: #n484786

The Pentagon released declassified files featuring footage of a fighter jet shooting down a UFO.

## Xiao Bo'en blasts a leadoff homer to set the tone in the Hualien Little League tournament, helping Taoyuan claim a win

- Published: 2026-05-23T22:21:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202605230195.aspx
- anchor: #n484785
- Companies mentioned: 華南金控、中信兄弟

Taoyuan City team bats all around to beat New Taipei City at the 華南金控 Cup Little League tournament.

## Heavy fog in Kinmen disrupts flights; military aircraft and passenger ships transport hundreds of travelers back to Taiwan

- Published: 2026-05-23T21:51:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202605230189.aspx
- anchor: #n484780
- Companies mentioned: 華信航空

Heavy fog in Kinmen caused widespread flight disruption, prompting the government to launch an emergency air and sea transport plan.

## Small truck crashes into Changhua home, killing 2; driver who used drugs detained

- Published: 2026-05-23T21:50:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202605230193.aspx
- anchor: #n484776

A fatal crash involving drug-impaired driving occurred in Changhua.

## Civic groups hold 'True Peace, Strong Defense' march as participants back stronger defenses

- Published: 2026-05-23T21:49:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605230190.aspx
- anchor: #n484779
- Companies mentioned: 中国銀行

A civic group held a demonstration in Taipei calling for stronger national defense.

## PLG's Ku Mao-wei-chia sinks crucial free throws as the Tainan TSG GhostHawks edge the Fubon Braves to level the series

- Published: 2026-05-23T21:46:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202605230188.aspx
- anchor: #n484781
- Companies mentioned: 台鋼獵鷹、台北富邦勇士

台鋼獵鷹 narrowly beat the Fubon Braves to level the PLG playoff series.

## KID finishes last in outdoor 'Dragon Ball grab' challenge, angrily shouts: 'Everyone's attacking me'

- Published: 2026-05-23T21:46:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202605230192.aspx
- anchor: #n484777
- Companies mentioned: 綜藝玩很大

KID flew into a rage over the game results on a variety show.

## Taiwan Lottery's Daily Cash 539 draw No. 115126 results

- Published: 2026-05-23T21:43:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202605230191.aspx
- anchor: #n484778
- Companies mentioned: 台彩

Taiwan's lottery winning numbers have been announced.

## Russian drone strikes funeral procession in northeastern Ukraine, killing 1 and injuring 9

- Published: 2026-05-23T21:33:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605230187.aspx
- anchor: #n484782

A Russian drone struck a funeral procession in Sumy, Ukraine, causing casualties.

## Taiwan and U.S. hold GCTF in Germany for first time; Berlin medical students praise Taiwan's digital governance

- Published: 2026-05-23T21:27:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605230186.aspx
- anchor: #n484767
- Companies mentioned: 台積電

Taiwan and the U.S. co-hosted a GCTF seminar in Berlin for the first time, focusing on medical AI and global health resilience and earning high praise from Germany's medical community.

## Jiang Shaohong hits a game-winning homer; Mei Sai Si retires 3 batters on 3 pitches in an inning, calling it special

- Published: 2026-05-23T21:26:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202605230183.aspx
- anchor: #n484770
- Companies mentioned: 味全ドラゴンズ、中信兄弟

味全ドラゴンズ have achieved 7 consecutive wins.

## Kaohsiung reports first locally transmitted dengue case; Qianzhen and Lingya placed on alert

- Published: 2026-05-23T21:26:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605230185.aspx
- anchor: #n484768

Kaohsiung reported its first locally transmitted dengue case of the year. The city government activated emergency disease-control measures and placed Qianzhen and Lingya on alert.

## Two teams set CPBL record with leadoff homers in the first inning; Fubon Guardians beat Rakuten Monkeys

- Published: 2026-05-23T21:16:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202605230184.aspx
- anchor: #n484769
- Companies mentioned: 富邦悍將、樂天桃猿、統一獅、味全龍

富邦悍將 and 樂天桃猿 set a CPBL record when both teams hit leadoff homers in the first inning; Fubon won 3-1.

## Taiwan and the U.S. co-host GCTF seminar in Germany for the first time to bolster global health resilience

- Published: 2026-05-23T20:56:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605230177.aspx
- anchor: #n484766

Taiwan and the U.S. co-hosted a GCTF seminar in Berlin on resilience in global health systems, with Taiwan's pandemic response experience earning international recognition.

## Man visiting Dongju to see blue tears falls into sea and later dies in hospital

- Published: 2026-05-23T20:52:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202605230182.aspx
- anchor: #n484761

A tourist drowned after falling into the sea while viewing blue tears in Matsu.

## Shi Boyu takes on stage play for first time, feels enormous pressure over just 5 minutes onstage

- Published: 2026-05-23T20:49:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202605230181.aspx
- anchor: #n484762

Shi Boyu took on a stage play for the first time; although he performed for only 5 minutes, he gained a lot from the experience.

## Longest 7-game winning streak since the Dragons' revival; 'pretty scary' that anyone can be a hero

- Published: 2026-05-23T20:47:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202605230180.aspx
- anchor: #n484763
- Companies mentioned: 味全龍、中信兄弟

味全龍 beat 中信兄弟 to notch their longest winning streak since returning to the league, at 7 games.

## May 23: Impact of the U.S.-Iran war on the global economy, financial markets and livelihoods

- Published: 2026-05-23T20:43:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605230178.aspx
- anchor: #n484765
- Companies mentioned: 世界銀行

The U.S.-Iran war is affecting the global economy; 27 countries are seeking World Bank funding, Indian fuel prices keep rising, and oil markets are volatile.

## Ebola outbreak spreads in Uganda, with 5 confirmed cases so far

- Published: 2026-05-23T20:38:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605230179.aspx
- anchor: #n484764

Uganda reported 3 new confirmed Ebola cases, bringing the total to 5. The government stepped up disease-control measures and suspended cross-border transport.

## You can buy merchandise and help your favorite VTuber secure an original song. FAPON has announced a grand prix to win an original song composed by songwriters who have provided music to renowned Vocaloid producers and major VTuber agencies [VTuber Marketing WACTOR].

- Published: 2026-05-23T22:52:52+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000097.000049666.html
- anchor: #n484787
- Companies mentioned: WACTOR、avex、BIG UP!

WACTOR is holding a grand prix on FAPON to win an original song for VTubers.

## [Nanashiinku] New talent ぴかまる NS-PT01 makes an additional debut!

- Published: 2026-05-23T21:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000047.000071134.html
- anchor: #n484771
- Companies mentioned: 774株式会社

New talent ぴかまる NS-PT01 is debuting from the VTuber agency 「ななしいんく」. The first livestream is scheduled for June 16.

## [Made with precious domestically produced green laver] 「Konjac Protein Crackers, Domestic Green Laver Flavor」 officially goes on sale

- Published: 2026-05-23T21:18:04+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000196.000029701.html
- anchor: #n484772
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社シーベジタブル

NINZIA has begun mass-producing protein crackers combining konjac and domestically produced green laver. The company aims to address health challenges with its proprietary texture technology.

## Latest episode of NoBorder, the new media banned from terrestrial TV, released: No. 48

- Published: 2026-05-23T21:03:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000021.000165223.html
- anchor: #n484773
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社NoBorder、大阪MGM

株式会社NoBorder has released episode 48, a program about the Osaka IR project. It examines both the economic impact and social risks.

## Winners of the 「クランチロール・アニメアワード 2026」 announced!

- Published: 2026-05-23T21:00:11+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000114805.html
- anchor: #n484774
- Companies mentioned: クランチロール、東京フィルハーモニー交響楽団

At the 「クランチロール・アニメアワード 2026」, 『僕のヒーローアカデミア FINAL SEASON』 won Anime of the Year. The late director Tatsuya Nagamine received the Global Impact Award.

## Lienel's Tokyo-Nagoya-Osaka tour 「Osyan」, with all performances sold out, will be livestreamed exclusively on U-NEXT! An SNS watch party will also be held on the day.

- Published: 2026-05-23T21:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002769.000031998.html
- anchor: #n484775
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社U-NEXT、株式会社U-NEXT HOLDINGS

U-NEXT will exclusively livestream the final performance of Lienel's live tour on June 21. The stream will be available to members at no additional charge, with catch-up viewing and an SNS-linked event also planned.