AI News 180m Report

2026-05-25 12:00–15:00 JST

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One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 482 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 73 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 (continued)（73）

TECO: GIS equipment shipments to wafer giant in 4th quarter; targets AIDC turnkey projects

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

TECO's GIS equipment has been certified by a major semiconductor company, as it expands into turnkey projects for AI data centers.

Companies mentioned：中興電工、寶盛國際

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Lienchiang District Prosecutors Office inaugurates election crime investigation team; cracks down on vote buying and interference

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The Lienchiang District Prosecutors Office launched an election investigation team to prevent vote buying and violence from interfering in elections.

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Blocking foreign election interference: Ciaotou prosecutors launch election crime investigation team to protect democracy

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The Ciaotou District Prosecutors Office launched election investigations to prevent foreign forces and vote buying from interfering in year-end elections.

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New Taiwan dollar surges 1.52 jiao at midday to temporarily close at 31.416

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The New Taiwan dollar strengthened sharply against the US dollar at midday on the 25th.

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00988A rises more than 1% intraday as premium widens; 統一投信 issues warning

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

統一投信 warned that its ETF 00988A was trading at an excessively high premium and temporarily suspended primary-market subscriptions.

Companies mentioned：統一投信

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Nuclear Safety Commission: Winning bidder's product for Nuclear No. 3 plant's indoor dry storage project approved by US Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Original核安會說明核三廠乾貯案採購符合規範。

Companies mentioned：台電、合泰、NAC

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Blocking foreign election interference: Keelung and Yilan prosecutors inaugurate election crime investigation teams

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Prosecutors' offices in Keelung and Yilan formed teams to prevent election fraud.

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3 major case files in the Jinghua City cases arrive at High Court, await assignment for trial

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Ko Wen-je's corruption case has been appealed, and the case files have been transferred to the High Court for review.

Companies mentioned：威京集團、木可公關公司

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Airport service fees to be adjusted in 2 stages: rise to 750 yuan in September, then increase to 1000 yuan in year 117

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Taiwan's Ministry of Transportation and Communications announces a two-stage increase in airport service fees.

Companies mentioned：桃園国際空港

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Education Ministry holds choral teacher training workshops; 4 sessions recruit 200 trainees

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The Education Ministry is holding choral teacher training workshops to improve the quality of arts education.

Companies mentioned：實驗合唱團、台北市三玉國小合唱團

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Hope emerges for Middle East peace; Nikkei surges more than 3%, breaks through the 6萬5000-point barrier for the first time

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Easing tensions in the Middle East lifted global markets, with the Nikkei and Taiwan stocks reaching record highs.

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Fubon Financial accelerates expansion of digital insurance services, optimizes 3 major processes

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

富邦金控 is introducing AI technology to optimize insurance service processes.

Companies mentioned：富邦金控、富邦人壽、富邦產險

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皇家可口 pursues “ice cream plus noodles” strategy, expects this year's operations to outperform last year

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

皇家可口 is pursuing an “ice cream plus noodles” strategy and expects this year's operations to outperform last year's.

Companies mentioned：皇家可口、南僑投控

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台經院: Manufacturing has passed its worst point; 3 key industry indicators rose in April

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

台經院: Manufacturing has passed its worst point, with 3 major industry indicators rising in April.

Companies mentioned：台經院、超微、輝達

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0050 breaks above 100 yuan to hit post-split high; share price doubles in less than 1 year

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Yuanta Taiwan Top 50 (0050) shares broke above 100 yuan, setting a new high since the split.

Companies mentioned：元大投信

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Man who pushed through opposition to create Japan's convenience store industry, former 7-Eleven chief, dies

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Former Japan 7-Eleven chief Toshifumi Suzuki has died at age 93.

Companies mentioned：7&I控股、伊藤洋華堂、SEVEN-ELEVEN JAPAN、南蘭集團

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New Taipei police launch Thunder Sweep operation, uncover 29 drug-driving cases on first day

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The New Taipei City Police Department launched the Thunder Sweep operation, uncovering 29 drug-driving cases on its first day.

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Yani Tseng takes 2nd place at Taiwan tour event, a boost ahead of US Women's Open

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Taiwanese golfer Yani Tseng finishes 2nd at TLPGA event and prepares for the US Women's Open.

Companies mentioned：TLPGA、LPGA

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Changhua County police step up enforcement, catch 12 drug-driving and 36 drunk-driving cases in 2 days

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Changhua County Police launch a crackdown on drugs and drunk driving following fatal accidents.

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Making handmade Vietnamese conical hat charms: Immigration Agency long-term care seminar invites new immigrant couples to learn together.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The Taichung First Service Center of the National Immigration Agency held a family seminar for new residents.

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Venezuelan prisoners seize control of prison in protest against torture and abuse by guards who opened fire.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Venezuelan prisoners seize control of a prison, protesting torture and abuse by prison authorities.

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華為 unveils a new law in the semiconductor field, saying it has mass-produced 381 chip models.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

華為 unveils “Tao’s Law,” using time-based scaling to increase chip density, and expects to reach the 1.4-nanometer level by 2031.

Companies mentioned：華為

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Penghu anti-bribery task force unveiled; election betting and fictitious household registrations to be strictly investigated.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Penghu District Prosecutors Office forms an election-interference investigation task force to strictly investigate vote-buying and foreign interference.

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Armaments Bureau: 105mm wheeled gun vehicle passes Army evaluation; mass production planned for year 116.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Armaments Bureau’s 105mm wheeled gun vehicle D3 prototype passes evaluation; mass production planned for 2027.

Companies mentioned：中科院

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Former airline executive sentenced to 6 months for bribery and stealing secrets; ruling final.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

A former airline executive tried to obtain confidential information on Taiwan at the request of Chinese officials and was sentenced to 6 months in prison for bribery; the sentence is final.

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Taiwan stocks surge 1360 points intraday, the 8th-largest gain on record; 51 high-priced stocks join the rally.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Taiwanese stocks surged amid the AI boom, and the number of high-priced stocks increased.

Companies mentioned：AMD、NVIDIA、台積電、聯電、聯發科、仁寶、英業達、緯創、廣達、緯穎、晟銘電、營邦、欣興

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Army: Drone battalions in 3 operational areas to be fully formed in April.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The Army completed the formation of its drone battalion and outlined future procurement plans.

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Yu-Min Lin takes a loss despite a quality 3A start; Ching-Hsien Ko gets 2 hits and 3 RBIs in 1A.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

A Taiwanese prospect for Major League Baseball excelled in the minor leagues.

Companies mentioned：アリゾナ・ダイヤモンドバックス、ロサンゼルス・ドジャース

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Taipei prosecutors unveil election-interference task force to thwart foreign forces’ interference and other threats.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The Taipei District Prosecutors Office set up an election interference investigation group and stepped up efforts to crack down on violations.

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2-year technical college skills-based admission results announced; 132 placed, with a 77.2% acceptance rate.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Results were announced for the 115 academic-year 二技 talent admissions exam. 132 candidates passed, for a pass rate of 77.2%.

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Taiwan Railways opens standing-room ticket sales for EMU3000 trains on the western trunk line from 10 a.m.; adds stops at 2 stations, including Miaoli.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Following a signaling fault on 台湾高鐵, 台鉄 offered standing-room tickets and made additional stops on its western main line.

Companies mentioned：台湾高鐵、台鉄

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Car and motorcycle crash on Highway 3 in Dahu, Miaoli; rider dies after being taken to hospital.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

A car and a motorcycle collided in Dahu Township, Miaoli County, killing the motorcyclist.

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Lin Chia-lung: US has briefed Taiwan on the Trump-Xi meeting and confirmed its Taiwan policy remains unchanged.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung stressed that U.S. policy toward Taiwan remains unchanged.

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APEC Trade Ministers’ Meeting concludes; Taiwan calls for stronger supply-chain resilience.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

At the APEC Ministers Responsible for Trade Meeting, Taiwan advocated strengthening supply chain resilience and advancing AI and the green transition.

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Kinpo: Expanding into multi-orbit satellite ground systems and entering the US gaming console supply chain.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

金宝 expanded its business in satellite ground systems and contract manufacturing of game consoles.

Companies mentioned：金宝、NVIDIA、SEEQC

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AI boom fuels rise of “one-person companies” in China.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The number of one-person companies (OPCs) in China surged on the back of AI technology.

Companies mentioned：WeWork

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Taichung extends free school lunches to private junior high and elementary schools, benefiting an additional 25,000 people.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Taichung City expanded its free school meal policy to include private schools.

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Bone density may drop 30% within 5 years of menopause; doctor urges aerobic and resistance training to protect bone health.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Osteoporosis risks and countermeasures for menopausal women.

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Flood season preparations: Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency monitors 3 landslide lakes and 12 areas at risk of major landslides.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency strengthened its disaster prevention system ahead of the flood season. It is closely monitoring 3 landslide dams and 12 potential landslide areas.

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NBA All-NBA teams announced; Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic unanimously named to Team 1.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

NBA All-NBA teams announced; Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic unanimously named to the First Team.

Companies mentioned：NBA

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Air Force F-16V ground collision avoidance system: software to be installed in July, hardware in place in September.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The Air Force will begin introducing the F-16V automatic ground collision avoidance system in phases from July, with completion expected in 2028.

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Hualien County raises work allowances for village and borough chiefs and service fees for neighborhood chiefs, retroactive to 1/1.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Hualien County raises service funding for village, borough and neighborhood chiefs, retroactive to Jan. 1.

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Middle East war, Day 86》Trump says US is in no hurry to reach a deal with Iran; a roundup of the latest developments.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

US-Iran tensions continue as Trump slows the pace of negotiations, sending oil prices lower.

Companies mentioned：高盛集團

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High-speed rail signal malfunction causes delays; people picking up passengers at Miaoli Station wait more than 40 minutes.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

A signaling fault occurred on the Taiwan High Speed Rail section in Miaoli. Delays and cancellations affected the entire line, prompting the introduction of special operating arrangements.

Companies mentioned：台灣高鐵

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Taichung anti-bribery task force unveiled; 14 blockchain election betting cases concluded.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Taichung District Prosecutors Office steps up election investigations, concluding 14 cases involving blockchain election betting.

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China punishes overseas brokerages; analysts say the aim is to prevent capital outflows.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

China penalized 3 overseas securities firms, in what analysts say was an effort to prevent capital outflows.

Companies mentioned：Tiger Brokers、富途證券、長橋證券

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2026 World Cup kickoff nears as North America’s summer heat and thunderstorms pose a major challenge.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Climate risks in North America pose a challenge for the 2026 World Cup. FIFA plans to use air-conditioned stadiums.

Companies mentioned：FIFA

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Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示（8）

Annual Securities Report—66th fiscal year (2025/03/01–2026/02/28)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

株式会社ワキタ filed its annual securities report for the 66th fiscal year (2025/03/01–2026/02/28), officially disclosing its financial position and business overview.

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Annual Securities Report—65th fiscal year (2025/03/01–2026/02/28)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

The annual securities report for the 65th fiscal year of 株式会社放電精密加工研究所. The report covers the period from March 2025 to February 2026.

Companies mentioned：株式会社放電精密加工研究所

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Annual Securities Report—73rd fiscal year (2025/03/01–2026/02/28)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

株式会社リテールパートナーズ published its annual securities report for the 73rd fiscal year. The reporting period runs from March 1, 2025, to February 28, 2026.

Companies mentioned：株式会社リテールパートナーズ

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Annual Securities Report — 56th Fiscal Year (2025/03/01–2026/02/28)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

株式会社サンエー filed its annual securities report for the 56th fiscal year (2025/03/01–2026/02/28), disclosing the company's financial position and other information.

Companies mentioned：株式会社サンエー

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Securities Report – 57th period (2025/03/01－2026/02/28)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

株式会社天満屋ストア filed its annual securities report for the 57th fiscal year (2025/03/01–2026/02/28).

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Securities Report – 16th period (2025/03/01－2026/02/28)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

インターライフホールディングス filed its annual securities report for the 16th fiscal year (2025/03/01–2026/02/28).

Companies mentioned：インターライフホールディングス株式会社

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Annual Securities Report—55th fiscal year (2025/03/01–2026/02/28)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

株式会社ジーフット filed its annual securities report for the 55th fiscal year (2025/03/01–2026/02/28), disclosing its financial results.

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Annual Securities Report—25th fiscal year (2025/03/01–2026/02/28)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

株式会社北の達人コーポレーション filed its annual securities report for the 25th fiscal year, disclosing its management and financial position from March 2025 to February 2026.

Companies mentioned：株式会社北の達人コーポレーション

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