# AI News 180m Report｜2026-05-25 18:00–21:00 JST｜Page 2 of 2

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 100 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 82 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## March-April uniform invoice winning numbers announced; claims must be made by 9/7

- Published: 2026-05-25T20:24:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202605250283.aspx
- anchor: #n502153
- Companies mentioned: 財政部

財政部 announced the winning numbers for the March-April uniform invoices, reminding the public of the claim deadline and the advantages of cloud invoices.

## Marine debris transformed into squid nightlights; Penghu Fishermen’s Association and Wen’ao Elementary School create crowd-pleasing designs

- Published: 2026-05-25T20:23:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605250282.aspx
- anchor: #n502154
- Companies mentioned: 澎湖區漁會

澎湖區漁會攜手文澳國小，將海廢浮標改造成小管夜燈，推廣循環經濟。

## Guardians register catcher Zhang Yuhao; Abe Yudai to start against the Dragons on the 26th

- Published: 2026-05-25T20:21:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202605250276.aspx
- anchor: #n502160
- Companies mentioned: 富邦悍將、味全龍

The Fubon Guardians have registered 張育豪 to the first-team roster. 阿部雄大 will start against 味全 on the 26th.

## Germany values Taiwan’s AI and digital health experience; Shih Chung-liang: “Those who value virtue are never alone; they will have neighbors”

- Published: 2026-05-25T20:21:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202605250281.aspx
- anchor: #n502155

Health Minister Shih Chung-liang visited Germany to share Taiwan’s digital health and AI experience and deepen Taiwan-Europe medical cooperation.

## High-speed rail system glitch awaits overnight repairs; operational status for the 26th to be announced in the morning

- Published: 2026-05-25T20:18:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202605250271.aspx
- anchor: #n502165
- Companies mentioned: 台湾高鐵

Taiwan High Speed Rail restricted service due to a signaling fault. Replacement of an SMC power module may have been the cause.

## Rene Liu wraps up concerts in 3 U.S. cities, announces September return to Kaohsiung Arena

- Published: 2026-05-25T20:14:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202605250280.aspx
- anchor: #n502156
- Companies mentioned: 紐約自由人、金州女武神

劉若英 wrapped up her U.S. tour and announced a performance at Kaohsiung Arena in September.

## TWSE: Trading in 永冠-KY listed securities to be suspended starting 5/27

- Published: 2026-05-25T20:14:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605250279.aspx
- anchor: #n502157
- Companies mentioned: 台灣證券交易所、永冠-KY

永冠-KY trading to be suspended from May 27 due to default.

## High-value applications for recycled materials launched; Miaoli County hopes to become the first demonstration city

- Published: 2026-05-25T20:11:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605250275.aspx
- anchor: #n502161
- Companies mentioned: 聯岳砂石企業

Miaoli County declares its aim to become a model city for circular materials, introducing recycling technology at the Lantern Festival.

## TWSE introduces new rules for payments of securities lending-related fees, effective 6/1

- Published: 2026-05-25T20:09:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605250278.aspx
- anchor: #n502158
- Companies mentioned: 台灣證券交易所

The Taiwan Stock Exchange will introduce a new fee settlement system for securities lending from June 1.

## National Taiwan Museum presents exhibition on communication tools such as pagers, reflecting Taiwan’s democratic journey

- Published: 2026-05-25T20:06:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202605250277.aspx
- anchor: #n502159
- Companies mentioned: 國立台灣博物館、綠色小組

The National Taiwan Museum is holding a special exhibition on communications technology and democratization.

## Questioned over keeping air conditioning off due to electricity costs, Kaohsiung Fire Bureau says no ban was issued

- Published: 2026-05-25T20:01:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605250274.aspx
- anchor: #n502162

The Kaohsiung City Fire Bureau denied reports of a ban on air conditioning, emphasizing flexible operations and increased funding.

## Jinghua City case assigned by computerized lottery at High Court; Lu Ningli appointed presiding judge

- Published: 2026-05-25T19:59:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202605250273.aspx
- anchor: #n502163
- Companies mentioned: 威京集團

The appeal trial in the Jinghua City corruption case has begun. The High Court has formed a panel of judges.

## Xi Jinping meets Pakistani prime minister; both discuss mediation in U.S.-Iran war

- Published: 2026-05-25T19:59:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202605250272.aspx
- anchor: #n502164

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Pakistan’s prime minister met in Beijing. They discussed mediation of the U.S.-Iran war and bilateral cooperation.

## Dispute between passengers at Taipei Main Station turns violent as one brandishes a knife; railway police arrest suspect

- Published: 2026-05-25T19:57:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202605250270.aspx
- anchor: #n502166
- Companies mentioned: 台鐵

A knife was brandished during a passenger dispute at Taipei Main Station; police arrested the suspect.

## CPBL All-Star Game to take place at Taipei Dome in July; fan voting starts at noon on 5/26

- Published: 2026-05-25T19:56:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202605250268.aspx
- anchor: #n502134
- Companies mentioned: 中華職棒、LINE TODAY

中華職棒 announced the All-Star Game will be held at Taipei Dome in July and launched the voting process.

## Second-generation succession at 奇美實業; Hsu Chia-chang hopes to carry on the spirit of Hsu Wen-lung

- Published: 2026-05-25T19:56:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605250265.aspx
- anchor: #n502137
- Companies mentioned: 奇美實業、新視代科技、奇美博物館、奇美醫療財團法人

奇美實業 founder Hsu Wen-lung’s son, Hsu Chia-chang, has taken over as chairman, saying he will carry on his father’s spirit and put talent at the heart of the company’s development.

## Taoyuan International Airport Corporation: Raising airport service fees is necessary to meet future construction funding needs

- Published: 2026-05-25T19:55:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202605250269.aspx
- anchor: #n502133
- Companies mentioned: 桃園國際機場公司

The Ministry of Transportation announced that Taoyuan Airport service fees will rise in 2 stages to fund projects including the third terminal and third runway.

## Tsai Chi-chang closely monitors automated ball-strike system tests, hopes for launch on schedule in 2027

- Published: 2026-05-25T19:49:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202605250264.aspx
- anchor: #n502138

CPBL chairman Tsai Chi-chang is advancing tests of the automated ball-strike system, with the goal of launching it in the top league next year.

## Vietnam’s 錩新科技 resolves to participate in a capital increase by 富鑫證券

- Published: 2026-05-25T19:47:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605253004.aspx
- anchor: #n502132
- Companies mentioned: 錩新科技、富鑫證券

錩新科技 carried out a capital increase in 富鑫証券 and a capital increase at its subsidiary through its Vietnamese subsidiary.

## Hiroshima’s “Atomic Bomb Flame” arrives at Pearl Harbor for the first time; Japanese and U.S. representatives extinguish it in a prayer for peace

- Published: 2026-05-25T19:46:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605250267.aspx
- anchor: #n502135

Hiroshima’s “Atomic Bomb Flame” arrived at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii for the first time, where Japanese and U.S. representatives held a peace ceremony and jointly extinguished the flame, pledging historical reconciliation and peace.

## Bank of Taiwan: Promoting RWA tokenization to boost allocation flexibility and trading efficiency

- Published: 2026-05-25T19:45:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605250266.aspx
- anchor: #n502136
- Companies mentioned: 台湾銀行 (Bank of Taiwan)

Bank of Taiwan is promoting the tokenization of gold as an RWA to improve the efficiency and digitalization of financial services.

## Behind China’s durian craze, concerns emerge over Malaysia’s overreliance on a concentrated export market

- Published: 2026-05-25T19:44:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605250258.aspx
- anchor: #n502144

Malaysia’s durian industry relies too heavily on the Chinese market, exposing it to risks from oversupply and price fluctuations.

## Major crashes in Pakistan and Bangladesh leave 32 dead; holiday travelers among the victims

- Published: 2026-05-25T19:42:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605250263.aspx
- anchor: #n502139

Major traffic crashes in Pakistan and Bangladesh left 32 people dead, many of them traveling home for the holiday.

## Residents travel to Taipei to oppose Fengyuan energy storage plant; Energy Administration asks operator to submit additional documents

- Published: 2026-05-25T19:38:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605250262.aspx
- anchor: #n502140
- Companies mentioned: 富威電力、盛日儲能

The proposed Fengyuan energy storage plant has sparked resident protests; the Energy Administration has asked the operator to submit additional documents or face rejection of its application.

## Rumors he was forced out? 國票金’s Wei Chi-lin: “Clearly inconsistent with the facts”

- Published: 2026-05-25T19:36:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605250261.aspx
- anchor: #n502141
- Companies mentioned: 國票金、兆豐金、第一金、台鋼集團、樂天銀行

國票金 chairman Wei Chi-lin denied rumors he was forced out, saying he would help ensure a smooth handover of management control to the state-owned shareholders.

## National Para Games women’s doubles table tennis: Paralympian Tian Xiaowen and partner win 3 consecutive titles

- Published: 2026-05-25T19:34:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202605250260.aspx
- anchor: #n502142

Tian Xiaowen and 伊斯坦大莎霏 won gold in the WD20 table tennis event at the National Games for People with Disabilities, completing a 3-peat.

## Shen Boyang seeks advice from Tsai Ing-wen, discusses Taipei’s future

- Published: 2026-05-25T19:30:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605250259.aspx
- anchor: #n502143

Shen Boyang sought advice from Tsai Ing-wen, discussing the links between Taipei city governance and national strategy.

## Shangri-La Dialogue opens this week; Iran war and Taiwan Strait situation in focus

- Published: 2026-05-25T19:25:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605250257.aspx
- anchor: #n502108

The Shangri-La Dialogue is set to open, with the U.S.-Iran conflict and Taiwan Strait security in focus.

## 7 Keelung police officers injured in drug raid; Qiu Peilin and Tong Tzu-wei visit precinct to offer support

- Published: 2026-05-25T19:25:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202605250256.aspx
- anchor: #n502109

A drug enforcement operation in Keelung erupted into a clash, injuring 7 officers; city government vows to strengthen equipment.

## Progress on NVIDIA headquarters construction; Taipei says urban planning review has not yet been submitted

- Published: 2026-05-25T19:23:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605250255.aspx
- anchor: #n502110
- Companies mentioned: NVIDIA、新光人壽

NVIDIA’s planned move to Taipei’s Beitou-Shilin Technology Park draws attention; city government says the project has not yet entered urban planning review.

## AI boom lifts Taiwan stocks past 43000 to a record high; New Taiwan dollar becomes Asia’s strongest currency

- Published: 2026-05-25T19:18:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605250252.aspx
- anchor: #n502113
- Companies mentioned: NVIDIA

Taiwan stocks hit a record high and the currency rose amid the AI boom and easing geopolitical risks.

## AI boom fuels demand; Singapore’s economy grows 6% in first quarter

- Published: 2026-05-25T19:18:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605250254.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/1536907-en.html
- anchor: #n502111
- Companies mentioned: Malayan Banking

Singapore’s GDP grew 6% in the first quarter, with AI demand boosting manufacturing and electronics.

## Foreign investors post net sales of NT$18.6 billion last week, selling for 2 straight weeks; 第一金 leads with 280,000 lots sold

- Published: 2026-05-25T19:17:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605250253.aspx
- anchor: #n502112
- Companies mentioned: 第一金、聯電、旺宏、台積電、友達、中信金、國泰金

Foreign investors were net sellers of Taiwan stocks for 2 consecutive weeks, but the market index hit a record high.

## On merging Taiwan’s 2 major professional basketball leagues, Tong Tzu-wei hopes to help start with cooperation

- Published: 2026-05-25T19:16:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202605250248.aspx
- anchor: #n502117
- Companies mentioned: P.LEAGUE+、TPBL

A proposal for cooperation toward the integration of professional basketball leagues.

## Housing market stagnates; April construction loan balances fall for 2 consecutive months as builders remain cautious

- Published: 2026-05-25T19:12:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605250251.aspx
- anchor: #n502114

Taiwan’s outstanding construction loans fell for 2 consecutive months as construction companies remained cautious.

## Scandal erupts in prominent Thai beer family as younger brother accuses older brother of sexual assault, sparking rare public debate

- Published: 2026-05-25T19:11:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605250250.aspx
- anchor: #n502115
- Companies mentioned: Singha、Boonrawd

A sexual assault allegation involving the founding family of a major Thai beer company has sparked public debate.

## 富邦人壽’s Singapore subsidiary plans to issue subordinated corporate bonds with maturities of 10 years or more

- Published: 2026-05-25T19:11:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605253003.aspx
- anchor: #n502107
- Companies mentioned: 富邦金控、富邦人壽

富邦人壽’s Singapore subsidiary plans to issue NT$20 billion in subordinated bonds.

## Chinese bayberries reportedly sold after being soaked in additives; journalist who reported the story receives death threats from sellers

- Published: 2026-05-25T19:06:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202605250249.aspx
- anchor: #n502116

Illegal soaking of waxberries in additives was uncovered in Zhangzhou, Fujian Province, and the reporter who exposed it has received threats.

## Zero tolerance for drug-impaired driving; 董氏基金會 urges stronger inspections of e-cigarette devices

- Published: 2026-05-25T19:03:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202605250247.aspx
- anchor: #n502118
- Companies mentioned: 董氏基金會

A warning about drug trafficking facilitated by e-cigarette devices.

## Asked by Tsai Chi-chang about the mood after a loss, Lu Yen-ching says: “The chairman keeps up with the news”

- Published: 2026-05-25T19:03:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202605250246.aspx
- anchor: #n502119
- Companies mentioned: 中信兄弟

An exchange between the league commissioner and players at the CPBL All-Star Game press conference.

## Ministry of Finance: Individual income tax filing deadline approaching; more than 5.07 million households have filed

- Published: 2026-05-25T18:56:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605250245.aspx
- anchor: #n502120

With the income tax filing deadline approaching, more than 5.07 million returns have been filed.

## March-April uniform invoice jackpot winners: FamilyMart customer wins big after spending NT$21 on a drink

- Published: 2026-05-25T18:54:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202605250244.aspx
- anchor: #n502082
- Companies mentioned: 全家便利商店

全家便利商店開出2組千萬統一發票特別獎，最低消費僅21元。

## Messi reportedly suffers left thigh injury ahead of World Cup, potentially complicating Argentina’s title defense

- Published: 2026-05-25T18:54:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202605250240.aspx
- anchor: #n502086
- Companies mentioned: 邁阿密國際、費城聯合隊

Messi may have injured his left thigh, casting a shadow over Argentina’s World Cup title defense.

## Realtors: Southern Taiwan Science Park boosts rental demand; Tainan leads the 6 major cities in first-quarter registered leases

- Published: 2026-05-25T18:52:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605250243.aspx
- anchor: #n502083
- Companies mentioned: 中信房屋、台積電

Tainan’s rental market grew 28% year over year due to the Southern Taiwan Science Park effect, the fastest among the 6 major cities.

## First fatal bear attack in Yamagata in nearly 40 years; elderly man killed while gathering vegetables

- Published: 2026-05-25T18:52:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605250231.aspx
- anchor: #n502095

Yamagata Prefecture, Japan, has seen its first fatal bear attack in 37 years; an elderly man was killed while gathering wild vegetables.

## NVIDIA to hold Taiwan employee meeting at Beitou-Shilin Technology Park on 5/27; Chiang Wan-an to attend

- Published: 2026-05-25T18:51:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605250238.aspx
- anchor: #n502088
- Companies mentioned: NVIDIA、TSMC、Quanta

Chiang Wan-an will attend NVIDIA’s employee meeting; Jensen Huang’s Taiwan visit will focus on the AI supply chain and headquarters groundbreaking.

## Beloved dog goes missing in Yunlin; owner offers NT$500,000 reward

- Published: 2026-05-25T18:51:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605250234.aspx
- anchor: #n502092

A woman’s beloved dog, which she had owned for 12 years, went missing in Yunlin; she offered a NT$500,000 reward, prompting widespread online discussion and offers of help.

## Zero tolerance for drug-impaired driving; Ministry of Justice launches legal amendments to increase penalties

- Published: 2026-05-25T18:51:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202605250242.aspx
- anchor: #n502084

法務部啟動修法嚴懲毒駕，擬沒收犯罪車輛。

## 馬英九基金會 presents evidence; Lee Te-wei: “What does this have to do with violating fiscal discipline?”

- Published: 2026-05-25T18:51:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605250237.aspx
- anchor: #n502089
- Companies mentioned: 馬英九基金會

A dispute over fiscal discipline has erupted within 馬英九基金會; King Pu-tsung held a press conference accusing a former employee, drawing rebuttals from investigation team spokesperson Lee Te-wei and the person involved, Wang Kuang-tzu.

## Award for Taiwan Travelogue boosts sales, with several Chinese-language works climbing the rankings

- Published: 2026-05-25T18:49:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202605250241.aspx
- anchor: #n502085
- Companies mentioned: 博客來

“Taiwan Travelogue” won the International Booker Prize, driving a surge in sales of Taiwanese literature.

## Tainan’s Yujing tops 38 degrees for 5 straight days; 13 counties and cities remain under high-temperature alerts on the 26th

- Published: 2026-05-25T18:46:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202605250230.aspx
- anchor: #n502096

Yujing in Tainan has seen consecutive days of high temperatures; the weather agency forecasts heat nationwide through the 27th, with a front bringing unsettled weather after the 28th.

## 2 Qiaotou prosecutors honored for solving cases involving a journalist suspected of spying for China and the Meinong Grand Canyon

- Published: 2026-05-25T18:46:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202605250236.aspx
- anchor: #n502090
- Companies mentioned: 中天新聞

Qiaotou District Prosecutors Office prosecutors 周韋志 and 段可芳 were honored by the Ministry of Justice as exemplary civil servants for their outstanding contributions to investigating national security and environmental crimes.

## Yuanta Taiwan Value High Dividend to distribute NT$0.05 per share; goes ex-dividend on June 9, hitting a 20-month high

- Published: 2026-05-25T18:46:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605250239.aspx
- anchor: #n502087
- Companies mentioned: 元大投信、長榮、廣達、英業達、建準

00940 posts a record-high dividend, adjusting its constituents with 10 additions and 10 removals.

## Iran: US and Iran reach consensus on multiple issues, but agreement not expected immediately

- Published: 2026-05-25T18:40:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605250232.aspx
- anchor: #n502094

Iran said it had reached consensus with the United States on an agreement to end the war but that signing it immediately would be difficult, and criticized Washington's contradictory stance.

## National Security Council: Budgets are prepared in accordance with the law and established practice, with no attempt to evade oversight

- Published: 2026-05-25T18:35:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605250235.aspx
- anchor: #n502091

The National Security Council responded to opposition criticism over undisclosed budget preparation and travel reports, saying its work is legitimate and conducted in accordance with laws and conventions.

## Seagrass ecosystem restoration: Penghu County Government partners with 中華電信 to introduce an AIoT smart system

- Published: 2026-05-25T18:34:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605250233.aspx
- anchor: #n502093
- Companies mentioned: 中華電信

The Penghu County Government is partnering with 中華電信 to introduce an AIoT smart system for seagrass ecosystem restoration and promote the blue carbon economy.

## Taichung Metro's public artwork “徑．流” unveiled, creating a poetic mobile space

- Published: 2026-05-25T18:26:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202605250229.aspx
- anchor: #n502053
- Companies mentioned: 台中捷運

台中捷運 has installed the public artwork “徑．流” at HSR Taichung Station, enhancing the cultural atmosphere of the space.

## 童子瑋 runs for basketball association chair, lays out vision and hopes to make an impact

- Published: 2026-05-25T18:23:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202605250228.aspx
- anchor: #n502054
- Companies mentioned: 中華籃協、P.LEAGUE+、TPBL

童子瑋 is running for chair of the basketball association, proposing reforms and hoping to bring basketball resources together.

## Markets watch progress in US-Iran talks; most Asian stocks close higher

- Published: 2026-05-25T18:22:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605250227.aspx
- anchor: #n502055

Progress in US-Iran talks drew attention as Asian stocks mostly closed higher, with Taiwan shares performing strongly.

## 台積電帶動熊本半導體聚落 三井不動產將在台招商

- Published: 2026-05-25T18:22:35+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605250226.aspx
- anchor: #n502056
- Companies mentioned: 三井不動產、台積電、JASM、東京威力科創、Sony半導體

三井不動產 is advancing development of the Kumamoto Science Park and will hold an investment briefing in Taiwan to attract semiconductor suppliers.

## Starlux adopts Japan's tradition of waving off departing planes; warm scenes spark online discussion in Japan

- Published: 2026-05-25T18:22:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202605250222.aspx
- anchor: #n502060
- Companies mentioned: 星宇航空

星宇航空 has adopted Japan's tradition of waving off departing planes, earning praise from Japanese internet users.

## 林泓弦 catches up with interview, eyes Asian championship and campaigns for 陳鏞基 in All-Star voting

- Published: 2026-05-25T18:21:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202605250225.aspx
- anchor: #n502057
- Companies mentioned: 統一7-ELEVEn獅

統一獅 player 林泓弦 attended a CPBL All-Star Game press conference, discussed his goals for the Asian championship and campaigned for teammate 陳鏞基.

## Puli police in Nantou acknowledge lapse after failing to transfer drunk-driving crash suspect as a flagrant offender

- Published: 2026-05-25T18:21:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202605250221.aspx
- anchor: #n502061
- Companies mentioned: 南投縣政府警察局埔里分局

After a drunk-driving crash in Puli, Nantou, police failed to transfer the suspect with the case due to a misjudgment. The precinct acknowledged the lapse and said those responsible would be held accountable.

## National Security Bureau: Hundreds of abnormal accounts monitored during Trump-Xi meeting spread controversial messages

- Published: 2026-05-25T18:17:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605250224.aspx
- anchor: #n502058
- Companies mentioned: 國家安全局、大陸委員會

The National Security Bureau exposed a Chinese cognitive warfare campaign during the Trump-Xi meeting that spread tens of thousands of controversial messages.

## 曾峻岳 hopes to face 張育成 at All-Star Game, recreate memorable World Baseball Classic entrance

- Published: 2026-05-25T18:17:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202605250220.aspx
- anchor: #n502062
- Companies mentioned: 富邦悍將

富邦悍將 pitcher 曾峻岳 attended an All-Star Game press conference, saying he hoped to face 張育成 and recreate the World Baseball Classic's memorable fan-cheering scene.

## Man overboard turns out to be an undocumented migrant; Coast Guard rescue becomes roundup, netting 2 migrants and 1 Taiwanese man

- Published: 2026-05-25T18:16:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202605250216.aspx
- anchor: #n502063

The Coast Guard Administration apprehended 2 undocumented migrant workers and 1 illegal employer in Xinwu, Taoyuan.

## Taiwan Futures Exchange to host AFM annual meeting from June 4, returning to Taiwan after 15 years

- Published: 2026-05-25T18:13:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605250223.aspx
- anchor: #n502059
- Companies mentioned: 台灣期貨交易所

Taiwan Futures Exchange will host the 28th AFM annual meeting, focusing on global derivatives trends.

## Legislature's Internal Administration Committee plans to visit Dongsha Island on 7/9 to inspect Coast Guard deployments

- Published: 2026-05-25T18:11:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605250207.aspx
- anchor: #n502064

The Legislative Yuan's Internal Administration Committee will visit Dongsha Island on 7/9 to inspect Coast Guard deployments and conservation efforts.

## Trump defends Japanese prime minister and rebuts Xi; China says account does not match what it knows

- Published: 2026-05-25T18:00:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202605250206.aspx
- anchor: #n502065

China denied that Trump defended Sanae Takaichi at the Trump-Xi meeting and said restrictions on rare-earth exports were intended to stop Japan's remilitarization.

## 7-11 issues 2 winning invoices worth NT$10 million each; one lucky customer spent NT$45

- Published: 2026-05-25T17:56:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202605250202.aspx
- anchor: #n501997
- Companies mentioned: 統一超商

統一超商 issued several major winning uniform-invoice prizes, including 2 NT$10 million special prizes.

## Looking back at history through communications technology, 李遠 traces the path of information pioneers at exhibition

- Published: 2026-05-25T17:56:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202605250201.aspx
- anchor: #n501998
- Companies mentioned: 中央電影公司、台灣電影製片廠、中國電影製片廠

Culture Minister 李遠 visited the “Signals of the Times” exhibition and looked back on the history of Taiwan’s democratization and communications technology.

## May 25: The impact of the US-Iran war on the global economy, financial markets and people's livelihoods

- Published: 2026-05-25T17:55:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605250205.aspx
- anchor: #n501994
- Companies mentioned: 高盛集團、出光興產集團

The US-Iran war has tightened global crude oil supplies, pushing up oil prices and fueling inflation concerns.

## Jensen Huang and Lisa Su build momentum early; COMPUTEX becomes the front line of global AI competition

- Published: 2026-05-25T17:53:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605250196.aspx
- anchor: #n502003
- Companies mentioned: NVIDIA、AMD、Intel、Qualcomm、Arm、Marvell、NXP、台積電

COMPUTEX 2026 brings together global AI giants, with Taiwan emerging as a hub of competition over AI technology.

## 陳其邁 says Fiscal Revenue Allocation Act impacts Kaohsiung; KMT counters that funding rises, not falls

- Published: 2026-05-25T17:51:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605250204.aspx
- anchor: #n501995

Amendments to the Fiscal Revenue Allocation Act have become a focus of partisan sparring in the Kaohsiung mayoral election.

## March-April uniform-invoice drawing: customer wins NT$10 million after buying NT$139 worth of hot pot ingredients at 全聯

- Published: 2026-05-25T17:51:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202605250203.aspx
- anchor: #n501996
- Companies mentioned: 全聯福利中心、全支付

全聯福利中心 issued a NT$10 million uniform-invoice special prize and a NT$2 million grand prize.

## 101-year-old Japanese WWII pilot returns to Taiwan site where he served, hopes to find benefactor's descendants

- Published: 2026-05-25T17:51:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202605250197.aspx
- anchor: #n502002
- Companies mentioned: 政治大學

101-year-old World War II pilot Masashige Masuda returned to Changhua Airfield and is searching for his benefactor's descendants.

## 東元 completes signing of Dynaciate acquisition, aims to double AIDC revenue next year

- Published: 2026-05-25T17:46:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605250200.aspx
- anchor: #n501999
- Companies mentioned: 東元、Dynaciate

東元 is acquiring Dynaciate to strengthen its data center presence in Southeast Asia.

## Death toll in collapse of building under construction in the Philippines rises to 3; 17 still missing

- Published: 2026-05-25T17:42:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605250199.aspx
- anchor: #n502000

Building collapse in the Philippines leaves 3 dead and 17 missing.

## Japan to expand electricity subsidies from July to September as Middle East tensions drive up prices

- Published: 2026-05-25T17:41:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605250194.aspx
- anchor: #n502005

The Japanese government is rolling out summer electricity subsidies to ease the impact of rising prices on households.

## 台普威 plans to list on the emerging stock market on 5/27; Japan set to become its main market this year

- Published: 2026-05-25T17:38:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605250198.aspx
- anchor: #n502001
- Companies mentioned: 台普威、雲豹能源

台普威 will list on the emerging stock market, with Japan becoming its main market.

## After heavy rains trigger disasters, China's Ministry of Public Security says it will crack down on people spreading rumors through videos

- Published: 2026-05-25T17:34:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202605250195.aspx
- anchor: #n502004

China's Ministry of Public Security issued a warning over online rumors during the heavy-rain disasters and stepped up oversight of online speech.

## Dementia in the spotlight as Legislature prepares to review draft Basic Act on Dementia

- Published: 2026-05-25T17:28:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605250193.aspx
- anchor: #n502006

The Legislative Yuan will review a draft Basic Act on Dementia to strengthen the national dementia prevention and treatment system.