AI News 180m Report

2026-05-26 12:00–15:00 JST

560 received, 560 listed, 3 sources ・ Page 6 of 6

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 479 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 81 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)(81)

High-speed rail signal issue repaired; Chen Shih-kai: Investigating cause and considering online refunds

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Service disruption caused by a signaling malfunction on Taiwan High Speed Rail, the transportation minister's response and consideration of refunds.

Companies mentioned:台湾高鐵

Anglers who went fishing at Nanshi River in Wulai reported missing; police and firefighters find bodies of 2 people

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Two men who went missing while fishing at Nanshi River in Wulai found drowned.

2 men eat crocodile gar caught at 228 Peace Memorial Park; Taipei City government proposes fines of NT$3,600 each

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Man fined for catching crocodile gar at park; National Cheng Kung University fishing club apologizes after its account was impersonated.

Companies mentioned:成功大學釣魚社

Public officials’ asset disclosures: Chung Tung-chin reports more than NT$180 million in deposits and over 100 plots of land

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Control Yuan releases asset disclosures by county and city heads; Chung Tung-chin’s wealth draws attention.

Companies mentioned:統日實業、鹿港信用合作社、彰化第六信用合作社、吳虹婦產科診所

Knicks sweep Cavaliers for 4th straight win, reach NBA Finals for first time in 27 years

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

紐約尼克 sweep the Cavaliers, returning to the NBA Finals for the first time in 27 years.

Companies mentioned:紐約尼克、克里夫蘭騎士、奧克拉荷馬雷霆、聖安東尼奧馬刺

At Zhejiang Taiwan Week opening, Hsiao Hsu-tsen says promoting cross-strait peace will help Taiwan thrive

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Hsiao Hsu-tsen attended Zhejiang Taiwan Week and reaffirmed his approach of promoting Taiwan’s development through peace.

Companies mentioned:國民黨

President seeks deeper Taiwan-Germany cooperation; Xu Defen: Democratic exchanges will not be obstructed by China

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

President Lai Ching-te met with a German delegation to deepen Taiwan-Germany cooperation in defense and industrial resilience.

Companies mentioned:台積電

Ko Chih-en unveils 5 young spokespersons, targets youth and social media voters

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Ko Chih-en announces team of young spokespersons to strengthen her social media campaign strategy.

Companies mentioned:國民黨

永豐金 shareholders approve dividend of NT$1.3; 永豐銀 to merge with 京城銀 in first quarter next year

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

永豐金 to pay a dividend of NT$1.3 and confirms timetable for merger with 京城銀.

Companies mentioned:永豐金、永豐銀、京城銀、Amret、台灣匯立證券

Joy of returning to World Cup clouded as Haitian Americans fear ICE enforcement and dare not attend matches

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

US immigration policies have made Haitian immigrants afraid to attend World Cup events.

Companies mentioned:ICE (移民暨海關執法局)

Protecting mountains and sea across sectors, Taroko National Park Headquarters and 花蓮慈濟醫院 sign cooperation memorandum

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Taroko National Park Headquarters and 花蓮慈濟醫院 signed a memorandum of cooperation to strengthen joint disaster response and medical services.

Companies mentioned:太魯閣國家公園管理處、花蓮慈濟醫院

Lee Te-wei releases contents of text messages from Ma Yi-nan, urges King Pu-tsung to stop hurting Ma Ying-jeou

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Internal discord at the Ma Ying-jeou Foundation and the release of a warning message from Ma Yi-nan to King Pu-tsung.

Companies mentioned:馬英九基金會

New Taiwan dollar rises 1.1 cents at midday to 31.459 per US dollar

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Movements in the Taiwan dollar-US dollar exchange rate on the Taipei foreign exchange market.

Original外傭申請新制已核准184件 逾9成特殊需求家庭

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Implementation status and statistical data on a policy easing application requirements for foreign domestic workers.

Li Chen-hsun pitches 2.1 scoreless innings in minor league relief outing, earns first career win in US pro baseball

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Li Chen-hsun earns first win of his career in the United States.

Companies mentioned:舊金山巨人隊、亞利桑那響尾蛇隊

PLA conducts joint combat readiness patrol; Defense Ministry says joint intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance effectively tracks activity

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Defense Ministry monitors China’s joint combat readiness patrol; 21 military aircraft made sorties around Taiwan.

Quad foreign ministers’ meeting opens in New Delhi, aiming to revive security dialogue and counter China

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Quad foreign ministers’ meeting is being held in New Delhi to strengthen cooperation in the Indo-Pacific and address China’s influence.

Second wave of indictments in 絕對能源吸金案; main suspect faces more than 20 years in prison

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Taipei prosecutors indict suspects in 絕對能源集團 investment fraud case; main suspect Chiu Chih-hao and 10 others accused of raising more than NT$5.7 billion through a sham lending platform and face heavy sentences.

Companies mentioned:絕對能源集團

Citing inflation, Hou Yu-ih: Raise neighborhood work and social event allowances

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

New Taipei City government announces increases to neighborhood chiefs’ grassroots work and social event allowances to address inflation.

NT$500,000 reward offered; missing mixed-breed dog “陳美琪” found

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Missing dog “陳美琪,” for whom a NT$500,000 reward was offered, has been found.

US international visitor numbers plunge to worst level in 20 years as political climate and conflicts hit tourism

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Political and diplomatic factors have hit US international tourism, sharply reducing visitor numbers and spending.

Companies mentioned:Disney、Brand USA、Tourism Economics

Kaohsiung's Starry Waterfront Park to reopen after upgrades on May 30, creating a new harbor waterfront destination

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The water play area at Kaohsiung's Starry Waterfront Park has been upgraded with a new waterslide and water swings, and will open on May 30.

Armed Forces Summer Combat Camp to begin in July, adding drone operation course for the first time

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The Ministry of National Defense's summer combat camp has added a drone operation course and opened registration.

潤泰集團 President Yin Yen-liang dies; 南山人壽 mourns his passing

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

潤泰集團 President Yin Yen-liang has died at the age of 76.

Companies mentioned:潤泰集團、南山人壽

Overseas working holiday information session to be held on July 17, offering practical planning advice

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The Youth Development Administration of the Ministry of Education is holding an overseas working holiday information session to help young people prepare.

Transportation Safety Board's Sanxia crash report calls for stricter medical checks for older drivers renewing licenses

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The Transportation Safety Board released an investigation report on a crash involving an older driver in Sanxia, recommending stricter medical checks and cognitive tests for license renewals.

Driver stopped for not wearing seat belt; Taichung police uncover drug-impaired driving and seize vehicle for investigation

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Original台中警攔查未繫安全帶駕駛,查獲毒駕並送辦。

Taiwan stocks retreat after hitting a record, swinging more than 700 points between high and low

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Taiwan stocks retreated after reaching a record, swinging more than 700 points between high and low, as major electronics stocks and passive components weakened.

Companies mentioned:台積電、台達電、鴻海、聯發科、友達、群創、金寶、國巨、華新科、禾伸堂

Yomiuri Giants manager Abe suspected of domestic violence; alcohol detected in breath test

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

読売巨人軍 manager Shinnosuke Abe was briefly arrested on suspicion of assaulting his eldest daughter. A consultation with ChatGPT prompted someone to report the case.

Companies mentioned:読売巨人軍

Imported black truffles exceed cadmium limits; 4.3 kilograms intercepted at the border

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Cadmium detected in imported black truffles; shipment destroyed at the border.

Taiwan Lottery announces record NT$800 million in Dragon Boat Festival prize bonuses; Lotto offers a hundred NT$1 million prizes

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Taiwan Lottery announces a record prize increase of NT$800 million ahead of the Dragon Boat Festival.

Companies mentioned:Taiwan Lottery

Man who gathered a group to negotiate after a drug deal fell through and killed a man with a knife gets final 12-year sentence

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

A murder stemming from a cannabis deal dispute results in a final 12-year prison sentence.

Railway police investigate and refer suspect for riding a bicycle on the platform at TRA's Wanhua Station

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

A bicycle-riding violation occurred at TRA's Wanhua Station; police are investigating.

Companies mentioned:Taiwan Railways

5 EU countries call for tougher trade measures against China; Global Times says Europe cannot afford a trade war

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

5 EU countries call for tough measures against China's overcapacity. The Global Times argues against a trade war.

Companies mentioned:Global Times

台塑化 advances sustainable aviation fuel and steps up construction of new used cooking oil recycling equipment

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

台塑化 accelerates SAF production, building new used cooking oil collection facilities to support the energy transition.

Companies mentioned:台塑化、成功大學

Iran deal still not reached; Trump eyes achieving Israel-Arab reconciliation in one fell swoop

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

US President Trump is pursuing the normalization of diplomatic relations between Middle Eastern countries and Israel alongside negotiations with Iran. Significant obstacles remain.

Fisheries Research Institute develops sports nutrition ingredient to add value to grouper heads

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The Fisheries Research Institute has developed an ingredient for sports nutrition supplements from grouper heads, aiming to promote a circular economy and increase value.

Companies mentioned:輔仁大學

Original毒駕頻傳 國教盟籲加強查緝電子煙載具

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Drug-impaired driving has become a social problem in Taiwan, and the government is considering tougher penalties. The National Education Action Alliance has proposed tighter regulation of e-cigarette devices.

China accounts for the most foreign investment projects in Germany in 2025

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

In 2025, China overtook the United States to become the country with the most investment projects in Germany.

Companies mentioned:泡泡瑪特、京東、Ceconomy

To meet electricity demand at the Northern Taiwan Science Park, 台電 says Wenlin substation can supply 180,000 kW

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

台電 is planning a new Wenlin substation to meet electricity demand at the Northern Taiwan Science Park and from 輝達's arrival.

Companies mentioned:台電、輝達

School color guard competition to be held at the National Theater and Concert Hall plaza on the 30th, featuring the Jinfeng Type One drone

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The Ministry of National Defense is holding the national high school color guard finals and displaying a Taiwan-made Switchblade drone.

Companies mentioned:國家中山科學研究院

Pingtung police crack down on drug-impaired driving, arresting suspects in 3 cases in 2 days

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The Ligang Precinct in Pingtung uncovered 3 drug-impaired driving cases in 2 days and urged the public not to take chances.

Russian foreign minister and Rubio discuss a call to withdraw personnel; Ukraine urges allies not to yield to coercion

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Russia demanded that the United States withdraw diplomatic personnel stationed in Kyiv, but Ukraine and its allies refused to give in.

Highly contagious norovirus detected in 6 cases in Hualien from January to April

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Hualien County's Department of Health warned that norovirus is active and urged the public to pay attention to food hygiene.

朋億 approves 蘇州冠禮's application to list on Shenzhen's ChiNext, expanding business development

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

朋億 subsidiary 蘇州冠禮 has applied to list on Shenzhen's ChiNext, as the company anticipates AI-driven demand for semiconductor plant expansions.

Companies mentioned:朋億、蘇州冠禮

台塑化 declares an above-target dividend of 1.2 yuan; Cao Ming aims to grow profit this year

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

台塑化 shareholders approved a dividend of 1.2 yuan, and Chairman Cao Ming expressed confidence in profit growth this year.

Companies mentioned:台塑化

South Korea Starbucks Tank Day controversy prompts Shinsegae Group chairman to step forward and apologize

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

A marketing controversy over South Korea Starbucks' “Tank Day” drew public condemnation; Shinsegae Group Chairman Chung Yong-jin apologized publicly and pledged to cooperate with the investigation.

Companies mentioned:Starbucks Korea、Shinsegae Group

Education Ministry holds high school science exchange, sharing AI teaching experience

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The Ministry of Education held a high school science exchange to promote the use of AI in teaching.

Companies mentioned:因材網

Kung Ming-hsin: Businesses prize efficiency in investment; Taiwan ranks first worldwide for factory construction speed

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Economics Minister Kung Ming-hsin highlighted Taiwan's advantages in administrative efficiency and factory construction speed, and outlined government support for the AI industry, energy resilience and the transformation of small and medium-sized enterprises.

Companies mentioned:TSMC、Micron、PSMC

Cho Jung-tai: Industry will have sufficient energy; electricity supply assured through 2032

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Cho Jung-tai addressed energy concerns, stressing that electricity supply is assured through 2032 and that a second energy transition is being advanced.

Companies mentioned:NVIDIA、台電

College student develops “elf ear” after getting ear pierced; doctor says it was caused by severe keloids

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

A college student's ear piercing caused severe keloids; a doctor surgically repaired the “elf ear.”

Companies mentioned:澄清醫院

Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示(9)

Annual Securities Report — 10th Fiscal Year (2025/03/01–2026/02/28)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

アレンザホールディングス株式会社 has filed its annual securities report for its 10th fiscal period, covering March 2025 through February 2026.

Companies mentioned:アレンザホールディングス株式会社

Annual Securities Report — 64th Fiscal Period (2025/03/01–2026/02/28)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

Twinbird filed its 64th-period annual securities report, disclosing its business performance and management details from March 2025 through the end of February 2026.

Companies mentioned:株式会社ツインバード

Original有価証券報告書-第90期(2025/03/01-2026/02/28)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

岡谷鋼機株式会社 filed its 90th-period annual securities report, disclosing its financial position from March 2025 to February 2026.

Companies mentioned:岡谷鋼機株式会社

Securities report—19th fiscal year (2025/03/01–2026/02/28)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

株式会社ドトール・日レスホールディングス filed its 19th-period annual securities report.

Companies mentioned:株式会社ドトール・日レスホールディングス

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

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

Maruzen Co., Ltd. filed its 65th-period annual securities report covering the fiscal years from March 2025 through February 2026. It comprehensively disclosed the company’s management and financial condition.

Amended Annual Securities Report—64th Period (2025/01/01–2025/12/31)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

株式会社ルックホールディングス filed an amended annual securities report for its 64th period, as part of disclosure procedures to ensure the accuracy of information.

Companies mentioned:株式会社ルックホールディングス

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

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

Izumi Co., Ltd. filed an annual securities report for its 65th period (2025/03/01-2026/02/28), disclosing the company’s business performance and financial position.

Annual Securities Report—76th Period (2025/03/01–2026/02/28)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

株式会社アンドエスティHD filed its 76th-period annual securities report. The accounting period ran from March 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026.

Companies mentioned:株式会社アンドエスティHD

Securities Report—12th Fiscal Year (2025/03/01–2026/02/28)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

BayCurrent, Inc. filed an annual securities report for its 12th period (2025/03/01-2026/02/28).

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