AI News 180m Report

2026-05-24 15:00–18:00 JST

59 received, 59 listed, 2 sources

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 43 items from 1 source; Japan, 16 items from 1 source.

One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

Taiwan | 中央社 CNA(43)

Slash Gift Festival brings startup brands to market, with established brands set to join “Taipei Good Buy”

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The Taipei City Youth Department is promoting startup support programs and holding the Slash Gift Festival to help young people enter the market.

Financial Times: U.S. tells Japan delivery of Tomahawk missiles could be delayed

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

U.S.-Iran conflict could delay delivery of Tomahawk missiles to Japan by 2 years.

Fatal drug-driving crash prompts Changhua police to step up enforcement and seize zombie vape cartridges

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Fatal accidents involving drug-impaired driving have occurred repeatedly in Changhua County, prompting police to launch a large-scale crackdown.

Chain sushi restaurant opens in downtown Hualien, boosting the post-earthquake economy

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

藏壽司 opens in Hualien, giving the post-earthquake economy a boost and supporting public-interest initiatives.

Companies mentioned:藏壽司、台鐵公司

Lin An-ko returns to starting lineup and reaches base twice; Canario hits 2 home runs as Seibu wins

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Lin An-ko returns to the Seibu starting lineup, and the team beats Orix 4-3.

Companies mentioned:埼玉西武獅、歐力士猛牛

Drug-driving crash in New Taipei's Zhonghe leaves dead and injured; driver remanded in custody

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Zhonghe drug-driving crash leaves 1 dead and 1 injured; driver surnamed Wang detained.

Tainan mangoes enter peak harvest season as new brand launches to expand domestic and overseas sales

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

During Tainan's mango season, Huang Wei-che promotes premium mangoes and the new “Champagne Mango” brand.

Companies mentioned:大葉高島屋

Chang Rui-en beats China's top athlete Luo Zong-shi to win gold at Asian Taekwondo Championships

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Chang Rui-en wins gold at the Asian Taekwondo Championships.

7 years after marriage equality, Tsai Ing-wen says: Finding a partner is up to you now

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Former President Tsai Ing-wen reflects on democracy's achievements as Taiwan marks the 7th anniversary of marriage equality.

French Open main draw begins as Djokovic seeks 25th Grand Slam title

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Novak Djokovic seeks a record 25th Grand Slam title at the French Open.

Disasters and mining accidents prompt Chinese Communist Party media to call for reversing the tendency to “focus on the aftermath and neglect preparedness”

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Following a gas explosion at a coal mine in Shanxi Province, People's Daily calls for thorough safety management.

Companies mentioned:通洲集団

OriginalPLG領航猿陳將双攻守全面 獲選5月最有價值球員

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Original陳将双がPLGの5月月間MVPを受賞。

Companies mentioned:桃園璞園領航猿、P. LEAGUE+

Fatal shark attack at Australia's Great Barrier Reef leaves 39-year-old man dead

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Fatal shark attack reported in Australia.

Taipei City Government blamed the central government for inaction over the escape-room case; DPP councilors push back

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

A Taipei escape-room case has sparked a political battle between the city government and councilors.

DPP party posts election: Su Chiao-hui says a new generation must take on a new era

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

New Taipei mayoral race heats up as Su Chiao-hui and Lee Chuan-ching make party and grassroots visits, respectively.

May 24: The impact of the U.S.-Iran war on the global economy, financial markets and people's livelihoods

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Trump says U.S.-Iran agreement has been reached, with signs of easing tensions in the Middle East; Hajj activities to proceed as scheduled.

Ku Lin-jui-yang pitches 5 innings and strikes out 9, allowing 3 runs in a minor-league start; tops out at 153 kph

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Ku Lin Ruei-yang strikes out 9 over 5 innings in a minor-league game but takes the loss.

Companies mentioned:北海道日本ハムファイターズ、東京ヤクルトスワローズ

Key British by-election becomes a battle to defend the prime minister as challenger Burnham seeks a return to Parliament

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

UK by-election becomes a fight for Prime Minister Starmer's political survival, with attention focused on Burnham's next move.

11 counties and cities, including Taipei, issue heat alerts; temperatures hit 39.4 degrees in Yujing, Tainan

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Scorching heat continues across Taiwan, with high-temperature alerts issued in 11 counties and cities.

Phase 2 of Taichung Fruit and Vegetable Company's cold-chain distribution center completed, extending freshness

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Phase 2 of the cold-chain distribution center at Taichung Fruit and Vegetable Wholesale Market is completed, improving logistics efficiency and quality control.

Companies mentioned:台中果菜運銷公司

Drug-driving crash in Zhonghe leaves dead and injured; Hou Yu-ih says there is zero tolerance for drug driving

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Following a fatal drug-impaired driving accident, Mayor Hou You-yi vows harsher penalties and stepped-up enforcement.

Trump: U.S.-Iran peace deal largely agreed; Iran rejects some details

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Original米イラン間の和平交渉が進展中だが、合意内容を巡り両国間で認識の齟齬がある。

Man arrested for throwing eggs at Ko Wen-je; released on 10,000 bail after initially failing to find a guarantor

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

A man was arrested and released on bail over an egg-throwing incident targeting Ko Wen-je.

Voyeur caught on stairway at Guting Station of Taipei Metro; police refer case for prosecution

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

A voyeurism case on 台北捷運 has led to the suspect's arrest and referral for prosecution.

Companies mentioned:台北捷運

Zhao Chuan dances to disco at Taipei Music Center concert, playfully teases Pan Yueyun and makes fans laugh

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Zhao Chuan performs in Taipei alongside Pan Yueyun.

Companies mentioned:滾石唱片

Chinese coast guard ships intrude into Dongsha; Coast Guard says they intend to expand their “battlefield presence”

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

A Chinese Coast Guard vessel entered the restricted waters around Dongsha Island and was driven out by Taiwan Coast Guard Administration vessel Taichung.

Ma Ying-jeou rejects investigation findings, says he will pursue legal action against Hsiao Hsu-tsen and Wang Kuang-tzu

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

An internal investigation by 馬英九基金會 has sparked controversy, and Ma Ying-jeou plans to take legal action.

Companies mentioned:馬英九基金會

Original日本旭山動物園職員涉殺妻焚屍 曾搜相關關鍵字

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

An 旭山動物園 employee was referred to prosecutors on suspicion of murdering his wife.

Companies mentioned:旭山動物園

Dhaka, Bangladesh, struggles with traffic congestion and rolls out AI enforcement to improve traffic order

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Dhaka introduces an AI traffic enforcement system to tackle congestion and traffic violations.

Guardians hold off chasing rivals to stay on top; Yeh Chun-chang says it's too early to talk about that

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

味全ドラゴンズ remain in first place ahead of a head-to-head matchup with 富邦ガーディアンズ.

Companies mentioned:味全ドラゴンズ、富邦ガーディアンズ

Tens of thousands protest corruption in Serbia, demand early election; clashes erupt

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Anti-corruption protests demanding an early election erupt in Serbia, leading to clashes between police and demonstrators.

台鐵 to spend NT$84 million on new uniforms, to be distributed at year-end

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Taiwan Railways is investing NT$84 million to revamp its uniforms, improving functionality, with distribution planned for the end of the year.

Companies mentioned:台鐵

Original兄弟5月打擊率逼近隊史新低 平野惠一找球員啟用法

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Original中信兄弟の5月打撃率が低迷、平野監督が選手起用と役割の再確認を強調。

Companies mentioned:中信兄弟

Construction on Kaohsiung MRT's Gangshan-Lujhu extension; major obstructing utility lines to be removed by the end of July

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Phase 2A of Kaohsiung MRT's Gangshan-Lujhu extension is 33.59% complete; major pipeline obstacles to be removed by the end of July.

Companies mentioned:高雄市捷運局、台水公司

You can still dance after a loss: De Paula discusses cultural differences and mentions Cheng Hao-chun

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

中信兄弟's De Paula discusses cultural differences and his outlook on life after dancing following a loss.

Companies mentioned:中信兄弟、味全龍

Heat wave in India claims 16 lives; elderly people and pregnant women urged to stay indoors

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

A heat wave has killed 16 people in southern India. Temperatures above 45 degrees continue, prompting authorities to issue warnings.

Building under construction collapses in the Philippines; 2 trapped people rescued

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

A 9-story building collapsed in Angeles City, Philippines; 24 people rescued, with search and rescue operations ongoing.

Original苗栗龍鳳漁港旁戲水意外 1國中生落海2小時尋獲不治

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Miaoli junior high school student falls into sea while playing at Longfeng Fishing Harbor and dies after being taken to hospital.

Eurasian otters survive only in Kinmen in Taiwan; scholars call for professional certification of ecotourism

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Kinmen County Government plans to promote an ecotourism certification system for Eurasian otters to address disturbance from tourism.

Companies mentioned:野聲環境生態有限公司

Luo Chih-hsien explains the naming of the Yuanxiu store: inspiration came from eating his wife's braised pork knuckle

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

康是美 and 星巴克, part of 統一 Group, mark a 600-store milestone with the opening of the 愿秀 store.

Companies mentioned:統一、康是美、星巴克

Kaohsiung to provide free nutritious lunches for junior high and elementary schools, including public and private schools

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Kaohsiung is rolling out free lunches for all junior high and elementary school students, including those at public and private schools; 195,000 students are expected to benefit.

84-year-old woman suddenly loses consciousness in Yilan; Sanxing police escort her to hospital

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Yilan police clear the way to escort an unconscious elderly woman to hospital.

Companies mentioned:羅東博愛醫院

Rubio meets Indian prime minister in bid to mend rift

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in an attempt to mend bilateral ties.

Japan | PR TIMES(16)

New collaboration shoes, “MT068MBF Muscle Bike Farm,” from former motorcycle riding instructor and popular riding-technique YouTuber “マッスルバイクちゃんねる” and SCOYCO.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Popular YouTuber “マッスルバイクちゃんねる” and riding gear brand SCOYCO team up to launch the new “MT068MBF” riding shoes, combining safety and design.

Companies mentioned:SCOYCO、マッスルバイクちゃんねる

“A seaside retreat for a journey through food,” THE SHIKAKA (The Shikaka Hotel & Resort Budou no Ki) to open on June 11, 2026.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

株式会社グラノ24K will open THE SHIKAKA, a regional revitalization hotel in Itoshima, Fukuoka Prefecture, on June 11, 2026. It will offer gourmet experiences centered on 6th-sector industrialization.

Companies mentioned:株式会社グラノ24K

This spring, the Noguchi Kanko Group held the N-1 Grand Prix: Summer 2026, a cooking contest for its chefs.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

The Noguchi Kanko Group held its talent-development event, N-1 Grand Prix: Summer 2026. In-house chefs competed, and the selected summer menu will be served at the group's accommodation facilities starting in June.

“Musu SEIRO & CAFE” opens at the Michi-no-Eki Yokawa Yamada Nishiki no Yakata in Miki, Hyogo Prefecture, which is celebrating its 1st anniversary!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

株式会社北神地域振興 has opened “Musu SEIRO & CAFE” at Michi-no-Eki Yokawa in Miki, Hyogo Prefecture. The cafe serves steamed dishes made with local ingredients and aims to promote the region and its food.

Companies mentioned:株式会社北神地域振興

Seminar for Kagoshima restaurants on “a customer-attraction strategy combining MEO and social media,” “Blueprint for a Thriving Restaurant,” to be held on May 25.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Kokkyō Ritō Kakumeidan and Dinii will co-host a customer-attraction seminar for restaurants in Kagoshima on May 25, focusing on boosting sales through coordination between social media and MEO.

Companies mentioned:株式会社ダイニー、LINK SPIRITS株式会社

Calling all stationery lovers! “Shizuoka Stationery Expo” — Happy Paper Market — to be held ✐

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

松坂屋静岡店 will host the “Shizuoka Stationery Expo,” featuring works by creators from Japan and abroad, as well as hands-on activities.

Companies mentioned:松坂屋静岡店、PRIMAL PRESS、空想街雑貨店、Cherish365、adesso、cobato、ZERO PER ZERO、TO-MEI HAN、シイング、サブロ

[May 2026 update] Native Camp instructor rankings announced! Popular teachers from around the world make the list.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Native Camp has released its instructor rankings for the first half of May 2026, announcing the top 3 in 3 categories: ratings, reservations and lesson counts.

“100% Doraemon & Friends in Tokyo” surpasses 100,000 visitors on its 59th day since opening.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

“100% Doraemon & Friends in Tokyo” surpasses 100,000 visitors. Organizers announce ticket sales for summer vacation, extended hours and limited-time episode releases.

Companies mentioned:100%ドラえもん&フレンズ in 東京 製作委員会、AllRightsReserved、テレビ朝日、藤子プロ、小学館、ADKエモーションズ、シンエイ動画、小学館集英社プロダクション

Japanese rock originators Kazuo Takeda and Carmen Maki to share the stage again after 55 years! Historic special live show “Carmen Maki × Kazuo Takeda” announced!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

A concert bringing Japanese rock legends Kazuo Takeda and Carmen Maki together for the first time in 55 years is set for November 2026. The historic event will recreate their legendary performance.

Companies mentioned:サンライズプロモーション、ハテナ計画

Original【資格の学校TAC】1級FP(学科)最新本試験の分析&ステップアップセミナーを2026年5月27日(水)19:00より実施!重要問題をピックアップ解説、応用編の配点予想も実施!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

TAC School of Qualifications will hold a free seminar on May 27 analyzing the Level 1 FP exam. The seminar will explain the actual exam and forecast point allocations, and provide an explanatory video for test-takers.

Companies mentioned:TAC株式会社、金融財政事情研究会

[TAC株式会社] Get ready to pass the Level 1 FP written exam with the “Level 1 Comprehensive Course,” opening in June 2026! Try the exam-preparation materials and professional instructors' lectures! Major discount campaign through June 6!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

TAC株式会社 has launched an early-bird discount campaign for its FP Level 1 preparation course, which opens in June 2026. The course aims to help students pass efficiently with professional instructors and original study materials.

[Amiyakitei Chubu-area locations] One day only, May 29! “Thick-cut lean steak” with generous portions on sale at a special price of 480 yen (528 yen including tax).

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Amiyakitei will run a special campaign offering thick-cut lean steak at its Chubu-area locations on May 29, in celebration of Meat Day.

[Yumoto Takubokutei] Stay at Yunokawa Onsen and enjoy breakfast at the morning market! Shuttle service to the station included.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Yumoto Takubokutei is offering a stay package with taxi transfers for guests to enjoy breakfast at Hakodate Morning Market.

Gyutan Biyori Shimbashi opens on Sunday, May 24! A new Japanese dining experience to delight the senses with beef tongue, charcoal grilling and kamameshi, a 7-minute walk from Shimbashi Station.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

株式会社TGAL is opening the 2nd location of its beef tongue specialty dining pub, Gyutan Biyori, in Shimbashi. It will offer a new Japanese dining experience combining charcoal-grilled dishes and kamameshi.

Companies mentioned:株式会社TGAL

[フジテレビ] “Extreme Situation Comedy (kcal (Calories)) — It Was Just Sweat in My Eye” to stream on FOD PPV starting at 19:00 on June 7!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

フジテレビ will begin PPV streaming on FOD on June 7 for the stage production “Extreme Situation Comedy (kcal (Calories)) — It Was Just Sweat in My Eye.”

Companies mentioned:フジテレビ、FOD、アガリスクエンターテイメント

Open-source “DeviceTick,” a real-time synchronized timer for multiple devices, released.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

株式会社NITI Technology has released DeviceTick, an open-source real-time synchronized timer for multiple devices. It synchronizes timers across devices without requiring a login.

Companies mentioned:株式会社NITI Technology

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