AI News 180m Report｜2026-05-24 18:00–21:00 JSThttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 32 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.en Wu Pei-yi becomes first woman to lead 民進黨 Taipei City chapter, bringing flexibility and inclusiveness to boost effectiveness [Interview]https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491540https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491540Sun, 24 May 2026 20:23:41 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAWu Pei-yi was elected head of 民進黨's Taipei City chapter, with year-end election campaigns as her goal. TLPGA WPG Ladies Open: Tsai Pei-ying rallies in final round to claim titlehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491541https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491541Sun, 24 May 2026 20:18:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATsai Pei-ying rallied to win the TLPGA WPG Ladies Open. Lu Chang-tsai returns as head of the Democratic Progressive Party's Penghu chapter, vowing full effort in year-end election campaigninghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491544https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491544Sun, 24 May 2026 20:11:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNALu Chang-tsai was elected head of the Democratic Progressive Party's Penghu County chapter again and will lead year-end election campaigning. Pope visits well-known polluted town in Italy, condemns businesses for pursuing profits while damaging the environment for yearshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491542https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491542Sun, 24 May 2026 20:10:53 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAPope Leo XIV condemned Italian businesses for illegally dumping waste. Zhang Rui'en wins gold at Asian Taekwondo Championships, tears up and celebrates career-defining performancehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491543https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491543Sun, 24 May 2026 20:07:51 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAZhang Rui'en won gold in taekwondo at the Asian Championships, defeating a formidable Chinese opponent. 味全龍's foreign pitcher Fire Wheel earns 8 straight wins; Yeh Chun-chang: It's because of Wu-tuohttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491534https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491534Sun, 24 May 2026 19:56:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA味全龍 wins 8 straight games; Yeh Chun-chang praises foreign-pitcher rotation. National Pension old-age benefits may increase, with at least NT$5,000 a month after age 65https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491536https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491536Sun, 24 May 2026 19:54:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA衛福部 plans to raise National Pension payments to NT$5,000 a month. Asian Physics Olympiad: Taiwan students win 6 gold and 2 silver medals, rank 3rd overallhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491529https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491529Sun, 24 May 2026 19:53:47 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwanese students achieved strong results at the Asian Physics Olympiad. Rainfall peaks in many parts of China; wet-season precipitation is 18.6% higher than in previous yearshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491530https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491530Sun, 24 May 2026 19:53:44 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAMany parts of China have entered the rainy season, with above-average rainfall increasing flood-control pressures. President Lai: Housewives who only participate in National Pension will receive at least NT$5,000 a monthhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491533https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491533Sun, 24 May 2026 19:53:43 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAPresident Lai Ching-te announced an expansion of support for disadvantaged groups, including child development allowances and National Pension subsidies. Man causes disturbance with toy gun at 豐原醫院, leaves and is arrested by policehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491531https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491531Sun, 24 May 2026 19:51:42 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAMan arrested after causing disturbance at hospital; no one was injured. US and Iran may reach agreement; EU chief and UK prime minister welcome prospecthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491532https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491532Sun, 24 May 2026 19:50:40 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe US and Iran may reach a ceasefire agreement, drawing a welcome from the international community. Surviving by collecting cardboard beneath Hong Kong's glittering towers: CNN reveals hardships faced by the city's cardboard-granny scavengershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491535https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491535Sun, 24 May 2026 19:45:34 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNACNN reveals the poverty faced by elderly people who collect recyclables in Hong Kong. Man who broke into White House and opened fire shot dead; had posted that he was Osama bin Laden and intended to harm Trumphttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491521https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491521Sun, 24 May 2026 19:27:29 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA shooting occurred near the White House, and the suspect was shot dead. National Sun Yat-sen University's first post-baccalaureate medical program graduation; graduates will serve in remote rural and outlying-island areashttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491523https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491523Sun, 24 May 2026 19:26:20 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNANational Sun Yat-sen University's first post-baccalaureate medical class graduates, set to serve in remote areas. Penghu Defense Command personnel visit military history sites and take part in a beach cleanup to protect their beautiful homehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491524https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491524Sun, 24 May 2026 19:26:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAPenghu Defense Command personnel visited a military history park and cleaned a beach, demonstrating military-civilian unity. Crackdown on drug-impaired driving: police roll out multiple measures to build a safety nethttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491526https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491526Sun, 24 May 2026 19:22:38 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Criminal Investigation Bureau is promoting tighter license management and legal revisions to prevent drug-impaired driving. 民進黨 Hsinchu City chapter chief reelected; Shih Nai-ju vows full effort in election campaigninghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491522https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491522Sun, 24 May 2026 19:21:27 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAShih Nai-ju was reelected head of 民進黨's Hsinchu City chapter and will go all out for the year-end elections. Longtan Dragon Boat Festival races return in June, showcasing a century-old Hakka traditionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491525https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491525Sun, 24 May 2026 19:11:20 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaoyuan's Longtan Dragon Boat Festival races begin in June, carrying on a century-old Hakka tradition. 3 drug-driving cases in New Taipei in 2 days; driver in fatal Zhonghe crash remanded, 2 more sent for prosecution todayhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491519https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491519Sun, 24 May 2026 18:54:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA2 drug-driving accidents occurred in New Taipei City, and 2 people were referred to prosecutors. Warm weather across Taiwan; front brings cooler temperatures on the 29th, while Typhoon Jangmi is expected to form this weekhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491516https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491516Sun, 24 May 2026 18:54:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAHigh temperatures will continue across Taiwan, but temperatures are expected to fall from the 29th due to the influence of a front. SUV making left turn collides with large motorcycle on Taiwan Route 2 in Gongliao; rider dies after being taken to hospitalhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491517https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491517Sun, 24 May 2026 18:48:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAn SUV collided with a motorcycle in New Taipei City, killing the motorcycle rider. 台北國際觀光博覽會週末買氣旺 自由行漲5成https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491518https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491518Sun, 24 May 2026 18:47:11 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNASales of travel products rose sharply at the Taipei International Tourism Expo. Flood damage worsens in China; number of provincial-level regions activating flood-control mechanisms rises from 3 to 7https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491510https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491510Sun, 24 May 2026 18:12:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNADamage from torrential rain is worsening in China, and flood defenses have been strengthened in 7 provinces and regions. Emergency aid funds were provided to Chongqing. War rattles financial markets, with volatility intensifying in March; banks buck trend by increasing stock and bond investmentshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491511https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491511Sun, 24 May 2026 18:07:42 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIn response to market fluctuations in March, the banking industry increased its purchases of bonds and stocks, while the securities industry cut back. Vietnamese woman who went missing after allegedly stealing 7 melons and climbing onto a roof for a standoff sent for prosecutionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491512https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491512Sun, 24 May 2026 18:04:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA Vietnamese woman working illegally stole melons, climbed onto a roof, and confronted police before being arrested. Anti-government protests in Bolivia erupt into clashes; president does not rule out declaring a state of emergencyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491499https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491499Sun, 24 May 2026 17:53:33 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAnti-government demonstrations escalate in Bolivia, raising the possibility of a state of emergency. Cheng Li-wun plans US visit on June 1, with focus expected to be normalizing peace across the Taiwan Straithttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491500https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491500Sun, 24 May 2026 17:49:31 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAKMT Chairperson Cheng Li-wun will visit the United States in June and call for peace across the Taiwan Strait. Train hit by explosion in southwestern Pakistan; at least 24 dead and more than 50 injuredhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491501https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491501Sun, 24 May 2026 17:46:29 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATrain bombing in Pakistan kills 24. Sustainability-themed party held at Qingpu baseball stadium for Environment Day, creating a platform for sustainability educationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491503https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491503Sun, 24 May 2026 17:46:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaoyuan City and 楽天球団 held an environmental event at a baseball stadium to promote the circular economy. Rubio: US plans to announce news of Middle East end-of-war agreement later on the 24thhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491502https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491502Sun, 24 May 2026 17:45:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe U.S. secretary of state signaled that an agreement to end the conflict in the Middle East may be announced. 2 inmates at Taipei Detention Center feel unwell and are escorted to hospitalhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491504https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491504Sun, 24 May 2026 17:29:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA2 inmates at Taipei Detention Center were taken to hospital after falling ill, and 1 died. 明治安田Ｊ２・Ｊ３百年構想リーグ 地域リーグラウンドEAST-A順位確定 ならびにプレーオフラウンド第1戦 対戦相手決定のお知らせhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491537https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491537Sun, 24 May 2026 20:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESザスパ群馬 has secured a place in the Centennial Vision League playoffs. It will play FC岐阜 in Match 1 on May 31. 【5/27(水)開催・参加無料】観光DX担当者の49%が「兼務」、関係人口創出施策で「成果あり」81.4%──観光協会・DMO・自治体向け『シティプロモーション×関係人口』オンラインセミナー開催https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491538https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491538Sun, 24 May 2026 20:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESGDX will hold an online seminar on tourism DX and people with ties to local communities on May 27. Participants will discuss on-the-ground challenges and solutions based on a nationwide survey. Preview stills released for Episode 8 of AnimeFesta-exclusive stream “Do You Like Big Girls? [Premium Edition]”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491539https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491539Sun, 24 May 2026 20:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESAnimeFesta has released information about Episode 8 of the anime “Do You Like Big Girls?” which is currently streaming. It has also launched a giveaway campaign for viewers. Amputee soccer’s “Leo Pin Cup 2026”: FC Aulorada wins 8 consecutive titles!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491527https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491527Sun, 24 May 2026 19:46:42 +0900JapanPR TIMESFC Aulorada won its 8th consecutive title at the 第十一回 Leo Pin Cup. The Japan national amputee soccer team is stepping up preparations for the Mexico World Cup in November. Fans choose the winners of the “Local Supermarket Grand Prix 2026”!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491528https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491528Sun, 24 May 2026 19:44:11 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe National Association of Local Supermarkets announced the “Local Supermarket Grand Prix 2026.” In a fan vote, Hokkaido’s “北のはし食パン” and Shimane Prefecture’s “宍道湖しじみ醤油キャラメルみるくぷりん” won the grand prizes in their respective categories. Possibly a first in the VTuber industry!? VTuber agency “910inc,” which returns 100% of streaming revenue, holds 2026 “soul transfer” auditions for VTubers, including those with 3D models and original songs [VTuber marketing WACTOR]https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491520https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491520Sun, 24 May 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES910inc, operated by WACTOR, is holding auditions for 6 VTubers with 3D models or original songs. A key feature is that 100% of revenue is returned to the VTubers. A full-scale industrial heavy-duty drone with a 300kg payload will be exhibited at Japan Drone 2026 (6/3 (Wed)–6/5 (Fri), Makuhari Messe)! Seeking launch customers and launch alliance partners.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491513https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491513Sun, 24 May 2026 18:52:39 +0900JapanPR TIMESテクノシステム announced “Hikoo Robo,” an industrial heavy-duty drone with a maximum payload of 300-400kg. It will be exhibited at Japan Drone 2026, and the company is seeking early adopters. [TAC Civil Service] Live YouTube broadcast of the National Tax Specialist and Financial Specialist exam review session on 5/25 (Mon)!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491514https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491514Sun, 24 May 2026 18:40:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESTAC Co., Ltd. will hold a live YouTube review session on May 25, the day after the National Tax Specialist and Financial Specialist recruitment exams, for test-takers. The company will offer explanations based on data analysis as well as a free scoring service. Categorizing 4 types of management decision-making failures caused by the absence of “the ability to monitor one’s own thinking”—Why is “self-regulation,” the most overlooked of Facione’s 6 core skills, the most important for management decisions?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491515https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491515Sun, 24 May 2026 18:38:55 +0900JapanPR TIMESGlobal Taskforce classified the lack of “self-regulation” skills that can lead to failed management decisions into 4 types and advocated the importance of training in this area. Production of Identity V STAGE Episode 7 confirmed!! Scheduled to run in May 2027!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491505https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491505Sun, 24 May 2026 18:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESProduction of Identity V STAGE Episode 7 has been confirmed, with performances scheduled for May 2027. Details were also announced for the video release and Blu-ray of Episode 6. “Payment completed by the time you wake up”: Fully revealing the “on-the-ground, fully automated know-how” that overcame the limits of manual chat and nighttime stress to achieve “2 times the sales” in our rental car business! Launching “highly practical AI training” for small and medium-sized businesses!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491506https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491506Sun, 24 May 2026 18:25:53 +0900JapanPR TIMESENHANCE IT has released its AI-driven full automation know-how, which helped it achieve 2 times the sales in its rental car business, and launched training for small and medium-sized businesses. The program supports practical, on-the-ground automation. ラーメン十二分屋 東京に再上陸！今回は1年間チャーハン無料https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491507https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491507Sun, 24 May 2026 18:23:51 +0900JapanPR TIMESShiga ramen shop Junibun’ya will open a new location in Sakurajosui, Setagaya Ward, marking its return to Tokyo. It will serve popular menu items and run a social media campaign. ネット通販で半数以上が後悔経験あり。後悔をきっかけに6割超が「行動変化」、理由1位は「実物のイメージが違った」63.0％https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491509https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491509Sun, 24 May 2026 18:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESAru-ru Mall’s survey on “regret over online shopping” found that more than half of respondents had regrets, mainly because items differed from their expectations. As a result, shoppers tend to check information more carefully before buying. [Explained by a labor and social security attorney] Can “just a meal” get you in serious trouble? Risks and red lines around “persistent invitations to meals” for interns that constitute job-hunting sexual harassmenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491508https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491508Sun, 24 May 2026 18:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe Claire Human Resources Development Association will release a video on preventing job-hunting sexual harassment and hold an individual Q&A session for the media. ukkaラストライブ『Final Chapter』5月24日（日）18:00よりニコニコ生放送にて独占生中継が決定！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491497https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491497Sun, 24 May 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESIdol group “ukka” will hold its final live show, “Final Chapter,” exclusively on ニコニコ生放送 on May 24, 2026. The group will end its activities after the performance. Translation Lab to begin a revolutionary shift toward the “social implementation of translation” on June 1, 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491498https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260524-18/index-en.html#n491498Sun, 24 May 2026 17:32:16 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社翻訳ラボ will begin using AI for the “social implementation of translation” on June 1, 2026. The initiative redefines translation as communication design and shifts translators’ roles toward design and verification.