# AI News 180m Report｜2026-05-31 21:00–24:00 JST｜Page 13 of 22

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 1200 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 943 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Foreign investors’ net buying totals NT$80.3 billion, the 3rd-highest ever; 群創 draws the most, with more than 160,000 lots

- Published: 2026-05-29T17:54:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605290219.aspx
- anchor: #n575097
- Companies mentioned: 群創、台積電、鴻海、廣達、信驊

Taiwan stocks hit a record high, with trading value also reaching an all-time high.

## Kinmen’s Jingshui School renovated and reopened, reviving memories of the overseas Chinese hometown culture

- Published: 2026-05-29T17:52:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605290218.aspx
- anchor: #n575096

Kinmen’s historic Jingshui School Exhibition Hall has reopened after renovations.

## NYT reveals outline of US-Iran ceasefire transition memorandum, including reopening the Strait of Hormuz and a reconstruction fund

- Published: 2026-05-29T17:51:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605290217.aspx
- anchor: #n575092

The US and Iran are nearing a transitional memorandum of understanding, with reopening the Strait of Hormuz and a reconstruction fund among the key issues.

## Man caught selling drugs online and driving under the influence; zombie vape cartridges seized, prosecutors’ detention request approved

- Published: 2026-05-29T17:49:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202605290216.aspx
- anchor: #n575093

Kaohsiung’s Qiaotou District Prosecutors Office arrested and detained a suspect surnamed Su on suspicion of selling drugs online and driving under the influence of drugs.

## Water quality problem at pool of Keelung’s Jiande Junior High leaves students unwell; city to conduct thorough investigation

- Published: 2026-05-29T17:47:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605290215.aspx
- anchor: #n575094

A water quality problem at a school pool in Keelung has left students feeling unwell.

## Facing Apple’s low-cost laptops, 華碩 Chairman Jonney Shih says the company will not easily give up market share

- Published: 2026-05-29T17:46:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605290214.aspx
- anchor: #n575095
- Companies mentioned: 華碩、Apple

華碩 chairman outlines the company’s response to Apple’s low-cost PCs and its AI strategy.

## Former Environmental Management Agency chief indicted for corruption over special funds used for a family banquet and personal use of an official vehicle

- Published: 2026-05-29T17:46:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202605290213.aspx
- anchor: #n575089
- Companies mentioned: Environmental Management Agency

Former Environmental Management Agency Director Yan Hsu-ming indicted for corruption involving misuse of special funds and official vehicles.

## Supermicro: Working with Taiwan authorities to prevent illegal transfers of server technology

- Published: 2026-05-29T17:45:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605290212.aspx
- anchor: #n575090
- Companies mentioned: Supermicro

Supermicro collaborates with Taiwan authorities to prevent illegal server technology transfers.

## 高屏豪雨特報 雲花東等留意大雨

- Published: 2026-05-29T17:44:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202605290211.aspx
- anchor: #n575091

Heavy rain alerts issued for southern and eastern Taiwan, with warnings of lightning and landslides.

## Councilor says zombie vape cartridges could reach schools and go underreported; Chiang Wan-an: Crackdown to be stepped up

- Published: 2026-05-29T17:42:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605290209.aspx
- anchor: #n575086

Taipei City Council discusses the rise of "zombie vape" (etomidate) use in schools; Mayor Chiang Wan-an promises a task force.

## Colors exhibition at Kyoto’s Sennyu-ji explores the power of symbols of life through dialogue between Taiwanese and Japanese artists

- Published: 2026-05-29T17:42:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202605290210.aspx
- anchor: #n575085
- Companies mentioned: 国王十字藝術社

“Colors” exhibition by Taiwanese and Japanese artists opens at Kyoto’s Sennyu-ji Temple.

## Sampo Genki integrated long-term care facility breaks ground in Tainan; scheduled to open in 2028

- Published: 2026-05-29T17:39:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605290208.aspx
- anchor: #n575087
- Companies mentioned: Sampo Group、Genki Group

Sampo and Genki Group break ground on a 600 million TWD long-term care facility in Tainan.

## Drone enters airspace and crashes, injuring 2; Romania summons Russian ambassador in protest

- Published: 2026-05-29T17:38:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605290207.aspx
- anchor: #n575088

Russian drone crashes in Romania, injuring two; Romania summons Russian ambassador.

## Reuters: China expanding facilities to reinforce land-based nuclear weapons and deter foreign intervention in a Taiwan Strait conflict

- Published: 2026-05-29T17:37:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202605290206.aspx
- anchor: #n575081

Reuters reports that China is expanding protective facilities for land-based nuclear weapons to strengthen strategic deterrence.

## To prevent an Ebola outbreak, entry of residents of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda will be temporarily barred from 6/2

- Published: 2026-05-29T17:36:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202605290205.aspx
- anchor: #n575082
- Companies mentioned: 疾管署

Taiwan’s 疾管署 imposes Ebola-related entry controls for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda.

## 昇達科: Low Earth orbit satellite opportunities to last 10 years; plans to expand into high-speed transmission for AI servers

- Published: 2026-05-29T17:35:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605290204.aspx
- anchor: #n575083
- Companies mentioned: 昇達科技、SpaceX、亞馬遜

After 昇達科’s shareholders’ meeting, General Manager Wu Tung-yi expressed optimism about the low Earth orbit satellite and high-speed AI server transmission markets.

## Taiwan representative to Israel gives speech in Jerusalem, sharing Taiwan’s democratic resilience and economic prosperity

- Published: 2026-05-29T17:31:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605290203.aspx
- anchor: #n575084

Taiwan’s representative to Israel speaks in Jerusalem about Taiwan’s democratic resilience and technological capabilities.

## 仁寶 aims for 3-digit annual growth in AI servers; new US plant to begin mass production in the second half of the year

- Published: 2026-05-29T17:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605290202.aspx
- anchor: #n575079
- Companies mentioned: 仁寶

仁寶 is actively expanding its AI server business and expects strong growth.

## 2026 urban resilience exercises get underway, simulating compound crisis scenarios

- Published: 2026-05-29T17:28:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605290201.aspx
- anchor: #n575080

The Executive Yuan is promoting 2026 urban resilience exercises to strengthen whole-of-society defense resilience.

## Directorate General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics raises this year’s economic growth forecast to 9.64%, the highest in 16 years

- Published: 2026-05-29T17:23:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605290200.aspx
- anchor: #n575077

Taiwan’s economic growth forecast has been revised up to 9.64%, driven by AI demand.

## TSMC and suppliers recycle electronic-grade carbon dioxide, cutting annual emissions by 1,200 metric tons

- Published: 2026-05-29T17:22:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605290199.aspx
- anchor: #n575078
- Companies mentioned: TSMC

TSMC recycles electronic-grade CO2 from exhaust gas, achieving an annual reduction of 1,200 tons.

## EU to strengthen trade defenses against China; Chinese state media says it will retaliate

- Published: 2026-05-29T17:15:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202605290197.aspx
- anchor: #n575070

The EU is considering higher tariffs on Chinese products, and China has threatened retaliation.

## Lin An-ko has no hits in his last 6 games and is removed from Seibu’s roster; no Taiwanese players currently in the NPB first team

- Published: 2026-05-29T17:15:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202605290198.aspx
- anchor: #n575069
- Companies mentioned: Saitama Seibu Lions、Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks、Hiroshima Toyo Carp

Seibu demotes Lin An-ko to the farm team, leaving no Taiwanese players temporarily in the NPB first team.

## China advances “anti-involution” campaign to crack down on low-quality, low-price competition

- Published: 2026-05-29T17:14:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202605290195.aspx
- anchor: #n575072

China’s State Administration for Market Regulation launches a campaign against low-quality, low-price and involutionary competition.

## Wang Guangci's mother plans to report workplace bullying; Taipei labor department: closely monitoring the situation

- Published: 2026-05-29T17:14:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605290196.aspx
- anchor: #n575071
- Companies mentioned: 馬英九基金會

Former employee of 馬英九基金會 alleges workplace bullying; Taipei labor department is monitoring the case.

## Taipei Water Department's smart customer service system “Shui Niu” plans to work with Taiwan Water's “Shui Bao”

- Published: 2026-05-29T17:13:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605290194.aspx
- anchor: #n575073
- Companies mentioned: 台北自來水事業處、台灣自來水公司

Taipei Water Department's smart customer service system “Shui Niu” will integrate with Taiwan Water's “Shui Bao.”

## Invasive fish enter Wenshui Ecological Pond; Shei-Pa removes more than 100 kilograms

- Published: 2026-05-29T17:11:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605290193.aspx
- anchor: #n575074
- Companies mentioned: 國立嘉義大學

Shei-Pa National Park successfully removes invasive fish species from Wenshui Ecological Pond.

## New Taipei to pilot free midday parking for taxis at 120 public parking lots

- Published: 2026-05-29T17:10:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605290192.aspx
- anchor: #n575075

New Taipei launches a pilot program offering free midday parking for taxis.

## Fraud cases involving Chinese citizens are frequent; veteran Malaysian media figure calls for visa-free entry to be scrapped

- Published: 2026-05-29T17:09:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605290191.aspx
- anchor: #n575076

Fraud by Chinese citizens is frequent in Malaysia; calls grow to scrap the visa-exemption policy.

## Councilors urge schools to reduce food waste; Hsinchu City government says menus will be adjusted to promote food conservation

- Published: 2026-05-29T17:09:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605290190.aspx
- anchor: #n575066

Hsinchu City steps up efforts to reduce school food waste ahead of the 2027 ban on using food waste as pig feed.

## CEC: All 7 media publicity procurement cases in recent years used comprehensive vendor evaluations; no vendor was ever designated

- Published: 2026-05-29T17:08:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605290189.aspx
- anchor: #n575067
- Companies mentioned: FTV (民視)、SET (三立)、Era (年代)、Taiyi (太乙)、Carat (凱絡)

The Central Election Commission denies favoring any particular media outlet in its media publicity procurement process.

## Kaohsiung International Airport earns Level 4 carbon accreditation, becoming Taiwan's second after Taoyuan Airport

- Published: 2026-05-29T17:06:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202605290188.aspx
- anchor: #n575068
- Companies mentioned: Airports Council International (ACI)

Kaohsiung Airport receives ACA Level 4 certification and the Green Airports Platinum Award.

## Simple water supply begins in Changfu Village, Beigang, Guoxing Township, Nantou; 400 households benefit

- Published: 2026-05-29T17:05:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605290187.aspx
- anchor: #n575063

A simple water supply project has been completed in Guoxing Township, Nantou County, improving water access for 400 households.

## Taiwan dollar rises 4.4 cents to close at 31.384

- Published: 2026-05-29T17:04:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605290186.aspx
- anchor: #n575064

The Taiwan dollar rose against the U.S. dollar in Taipei foreign exchange trading, closing at 31.384.

## 緯創's Lin Hsien-ming: AI will grow 10-fold; urges government to consider the power demand curve

- Published: 2026-05-29T17:03:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605290185.aspx
- anchor: #n575065
- Companies mentioned: 緯創、NVIDIA

緯創 Chairman Lin Hsien-ming is bullish on AI growth and is adjusting the company's computing center plans because of power concerns.

## Strong afternoon convection; heavy rain expected in Pingtung and mountainous areas of Kaohsiung

- Published: 2026-05-29T17:01:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202605290183.aspx
- anchor: #n575062

Heavy rain warnings have been issued for southern Taiwan and mountainous areas.

## Appeals court revises sentence to 9 years and 8 months; Kuo Zhemin hopes the case will be finalized soon so he can be sent to prison

- Published: 2026-05-29T17:01:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202605290184.aspx
- anchor: #n575061
- Companies mentioned: 88会館

郭哲敏 of 88会館 was sentenced to 9 years and 8 months in prison on appeal.

## Kimura Takuya to appear at Taipei Music Center in November; Shizuka Kudo also set to perform in Taiwan on 10/24

- Published: 2026-05-29T16:57:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202605290182.aspx
- anchor: #n575059

Kimura Takuya and Shizuka Kudo will each hold a concert in Taipei in the second half of the year.

## Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee wins hosting rights for 2029 TAFISA World Congress and General Assembly

- Published: 2026-05-29T16:52:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202605290181.aspx
- anchor: #n575060
- Companies mentioned: 中華オリンピック委員会、TAFISA

中華オリンピック委員会 wins the right to host the 2029 TAFISA World Games in Taipei.

## Death toll in chemical tank explosion at Washington state paper mill rises to 8; 3 people missing

- Published: 2026-05-29T16:50:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605290180.aspx
- anchor: #n575057
- Companies mentioned: Nippon Dynawave Packaging

Chemical tank explodes at a paper mill in Washington state, leaving 8 dead and 3 missing.

## Japanese Self-Defense Forces officer to join NATO's Ukraine support organization for the first time; will not take part in combat

- Published: 2026-05-29T16:48:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605290179.aspx
- anchor: #n575058

Japan will send a Self-Defense Forces officer to join a NATO organization supporting Ukraine for the first time, stressing that the officer will not take part in combat.

## Taichung National Theater receives bomb threat; police trace IP address overseas and tighten security

- Published: 2026-05-29T16:46:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202605290177.aspx
- anchor: #n575056

Taichung National Theater receives an online bomb threat; police step up security.

## 4 more investment cases added in Taiwan; 菱生精密 invests NT$600 million to expand semiconductor packaging and testing capacity

- Published: 2026-05-29T16:46:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605290178.aspx
- anchor: #n575055
- Companies mentioned: 菱生精密、微程式資訊、以曜

4 companies approved for investment in Taiwan, focusing on semiconductor packaging, AIoT, and food logistics.

## Returns to Taiwan after 13 years; Saint Vincent ambassador says stinky tofu tastes familiar [Interview]

- Published: 2026-05-29T16:41:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605290176.aspx
- anchor: #n575053
- Companies mentioned: 銘傳大學

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines' new ambassador to Taiwan shares fond memories and cultural experiences in Taiwan.

## U.S. media: Chinese government asks companies to develop AI but not lay off workers

- Published: 2026-05-29T16:38:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202605290175.aspx
- anchor: #n575054

Chinese government warns tech firms against AI-driven layoffs to maintain social stability.

## KMT questions campaign banquet in Yilan; Chen Jinde says the party's rumors are outrageous

- Published: 2026-05-29T16:37:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605290174.aspx
- anchor: #n575048

The Kuomintang accuses the Democratic Progressive Party of vote-buying at a banquet in Yilan; the DPP dismisses the claim as a smear.

## Lin Hsiu-ming interviewed by Bloomberg, says stock exchange is helping Taiwan's AI ecosystem go global

- Published: 2026-05-29T16:36:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605290173.aspx
- anchor: #n575049
- Companies mentioned: 台灣證券交易所、緯穎

The Taiwan Stock Exchange is connecting Taiwan's AI supply chain with international capital markets.

## EU imposes NT$7.3 billion fine on Temu, saying it allowed illegal products to be sold

- Published: 2026-05-29T16:35:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202605290171.aspx
- anchor: #n575051
- Companies mentioned: Temu、拼多多、Tesla

EU fines Temu 200 million euros for failing to address illegal product risks on its platform.

## Chinese woman travels to Kinmen for sex work; servicemen suspected of violating Social Order Maintenance Act as evidence is seized for investigation

- Published: 2026-05-29T16:35:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202605290172.aspx
- anchor: #n575050

Military personnel are implicated in an illegal sex trade case at a Kinmen health club; prosecutors are investigating.

## Air Pollution Control Act amendment sent directly to second reading; Ministry of Economic Affairs says 5 disputes remain unresolved, affecting 8,000 companies

- Published: 2026-05-29T16:32:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605290170.aspx
- anchor: #n575052
- Companies mentioned: 台灣電力公司

The Ministry of Economic Affairs expresses concern over the fast-tracked amendment to the Air Pollution Control Act.

## New Saint Vincent ambassador: Long-term ties between the two countries serve their interests; Taiwan has nothing to worry about [Interview]

- Published: 2026-05-29T16:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605290169.aspx
- anchor: #n575046
- Companies mentioned: iWitness News

Saint Vincent's new ambassador, Jiang Kangte, emphasizes that ties between Taiwan and Saint Vincent are strong.

## Fulong Sand Sculpture Festival opens, featuring classic scenes from Jurassic World and Shrek

- Published: 2026-05-29T16:27:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605290168.aspx
- anchor: #n575047
- Companies mentioned: 福容大飯店、野獸國

Fulong Sand Sculpture Festival opens, promoting tourism with Universal Pictures' intellectual property.

## Heavy rain advisory for mountainous areas of Kaohsiung; 6 counties and cities, including Pingtung, urged to watch for downpours

- Published: 2026-05-29T16:16:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202605290167.aspx
- anchor: #n575045
- Companies mentioned: 中央氣象署

The Central Weather Administration issues a heavy rain advisory for mountainous areas of Kaohsiung and warns surrounding areas to prepare for heavy rain.

## Hsinchu Gas and 東泰高中 partner to train natural gas professionals

- Published: 2026-05-29T16:14:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605290166.aspx
- anchor: #n575044
- Companies mentioned: 新竹瓦斯股份有限公司、東泰高中

Hsinchu Gas and 東泰高中 sign an industry-academia partnership to begin training natural gas technicians.

## Frozen shoulder keeps people awake at night, arthritis makes walking difficult; chronic pain specialist says enduring it is not the answer

- Published: 2026-05-29T16:11:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202605290165.aspx
- anchor: #n575042
- Companies mentioned: 亞洲大學附屬醫院

Doctor urges early treatment for chronic pain.

## Three major institutional investors net buy NT$101.878 billion in Taiwan stocks

- Published: 2026-05-29T16:08:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605290164.aspx
- anchor: #n575043

Taiwan stocks rise sharply as three major institutional investors buy more than 101.8 billion dollars' worth.

## Meta AI fails to recognize Sun Shu-mei, then snaps at user who corrects it: “Good night, auntie”

- Published: 2026-05-29T16:05:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ait/202605290163.aspx
- anchor: #n575041
- Companies mentioned: Meta

Meta AI sparks controversy after misidentifying a celebrity and responding inappropriately to a user.

## 45 entries compete in Pingtung Irwin mango judging; Fangliao farmer Wang Yijun takes top prize

- Published: 2026-05-29T15:46:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605290162.aspx
- anchor: #n575039
- Companies mentioned: 屏東農業大學

An Irwin mango quality contest is held in Pingtung County, with a farmer from Fangliao Township taking first place.

## President visits 205th Factory, says major cuts to special budget will affect addition of 6 ammunition production lines

- Published: 2026-05-29T15:41:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605290160.aspx
- anchor: #n575037
- Companies mentioned: 軍備局205廠

Cuts to the special defense budget have stalled the construction of new production lines at 軍備局205廠.

## Hsinchu County marketing company head sentenced to 4 months for allegedly obtaining servicemen's personal data to expand business

- Published: 2026-05-29T15:39:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202605290159.aspx
- anchor: #n575038
- Companies mentioned: 新竹縣某國際行銷公司

A marketing company executive in Hsinchu County was sentenced to 4 months in prison for illegally obtaining military personnel's personal information.

## Jensen Huang's trillion-yuan banquet effect: AI stocks including Hon Hai, Quanta and Asus all hit their daily limit

- Published: 2026-05-29T15:38:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605290158.aspx
- anchor: #n575033
- Companies mentioned: NVIDIA、Foxconn、Quanta、Wistron、Wiwynn、Inventec、Acer、ASUS

Jensen Huang's AI banquet triggers a stock market surge for Taiwan's AI supply chain.

## Russia criticizes Japan and Germany's military buildup plans; Japan hits back over the “absurd” remarks of a country invading Ukraine.

- Published: 2026-05-29T15:37:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605290157.aspx
- anchor: #n575034

Japan rebutted Russia's criticism of military buildups by Japan and Germany, citing Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

## City of Stars arrives in Indonesia; local fans reunite after more than 20 years.

- Published: 2026-05-29T15:35:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202605290156.aspx
- anchor: #n575035

A concert featuring F4 members and Ashin was held in Jakarta, drawing a large crowd of fans.

## US-Iran ceasefire hopes lift stocks; Japanese shares close higher.

- Published: 2026-05-29T15:33:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605290155.aspx
- anchor: #n575036

Reports of a US-Iran ceasefire agreement sent the Nikkei average sharply higher.

## MSCI助攻台股價量同創新高 5月飆漲5806點

- Published: 2026-05-29T15:29:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605290154.aspx
- anchor: #n575031
- Companies mentioned: MSCI、TSMC、ASMedia、Foxconn、Quanta、GlobalWafers

Taiwan stocks reach historic highs following MSCI adjustments and AI sector growth.

## Wang Talu sentenced to 6 months in first-instance data privacy case; New Taipei prosecutors appeal, saying the sentence is too lenient.

- Published: 2026-05-29T15:25:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202605290153.aspx
- anchor: #n575032

Actor Wang Talu faces appeal after 6-month sentence for data privacy violations.

## Australia approves critical minerals project to counter China's rare earth monopoly with Japan.

- Published: 2026-05-29T15:22:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605290150.aspx
- anchor: #n575030
- Companies mentioned: RZ Resources、Marubeni、JX Advanced Metals

Australia approves Copi mining project with Japanese investment to counter China's rare earth dominance.

## Ma Ying-jeou Foundation files suit; Wang Guangci's mother says she reported workplace bullying to Taipei prosecutors.

- Published: 2026-05-29T15:22:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605290151.aspx
- anchor: #n575029
- Companies mentioned: Ma Ying-jeou Foundation

Ma Ying-jeou Foundation sues former staff; mother of accused alleges workplace bullying.

## Civil groups question why flavored tobacco has not been banned after 40 months; Health Promotion Administration says opinions are under review.

- Published: 2026-05-29T15:22:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202605290149.aspx
- anchor: #n575026

Civil groups criticize the government for failing to ban flavored tobacco 40 months after the Tobacco Hazards Prevention Act amendment.

## Bills Finance completes board election; Wei Qilin hopes to build on the foundation of steady management.

- Published: 2026-05-29T15:21:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605290148.aspx
- anchor: #n575027
- Companies mentioned: Bills Finance Corporation、Rakuten International Bank

Bills Finance Corporation (BFC) completed its 9th board election, reporting strong growth with an estimated NT$1.9 billion profit for the first 5 months of the year.

## Hsu Hsin-ying visits Chang San-cheng, focusing on smart cities and regional exchanges.

- Published: 2026-05-29T15:18:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605290146.aspx
- anchor: #n575024

Hsinchu County magistrate candidate Hsu Hsin-ying visited Taoyuan Mayor Chang San-cheng to discuss smart city initiatives and regional cooperation.

## 臻鼎-KY: AI offers the PCB industry a once-in-a-lifetime growth opportunity.

- Published: 2026-05-29T15:18:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605290147.aspx
- anchor: #n575023
- Companies mentioned: 臻鼎-KY

臻鼎-KY held its shareholders' meeting, where Chairman Shen Qingfang expressed optimism about AI-driven upgrades in the PCB industry and announced expansion and revenue growth plans for the next 5 years.

## The Shangri-La Dialogue opens in Singapore; delegates arrive amid tight security checks.

- Published: 2026-05-29T15:15:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605290145.aspx
- anchor: #n575025

The Shangri-La Dialogue security forum begins in Singapore, focusing on Indo-Pacific security with high-level international attendance.

## Companies hire students with disabilities as campus representatives; disability groups say this makes employment merely a formality.

- Published: 2026-05-29T15:11:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202605290144.aspx
- anchor: #n575022

Advocacy groups criticize tech firms for using 'campus representative' roles to meet disability hiring quotas.

## US Indo-Pacific commander seeks budget, urges Congress to strengthen Taiwan Strait defenses to deter China.

- Published: 2026-05-29T15:07:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605293001.aspx
- anchor: #n575021
- Companies mentioned: Boeing

US Indo-Pacific Command seeks budget boost to deter China's military ambitions in the Taiwan Strait.

## Labor Ministry survey: pilots top the list with annual salaries near 4 million; monthly salaries in beauty and hairdressing rise more than 7% year over year.

- Published: 2026-05-29T15:05:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202605290143.aspx
- anchor: #n575019

The Ministry of Labor released a salary survey by occupation, with pilots topping the rankings and monthly salaries in the service sector growing significantly.

## June electronics and financial futures both rise

- Published: 2026-05-29T15:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605290142.aspx
- anchor: #n575020

Electronics and financial stocks rise in tandem in Taipei's futures market, widening the futures-spot price spread.

## June Taiwan stock futures rise 1446 points.

- Published: 2026-05-29T15:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605290141.aspx
- anchor: #n575017

Taiwan stocks and Taiwan index futures surge in tandem amid heavy trading.

## 三星電子 ships HBM4E samples ahead of schedule; shares rise in response.

- Published: 2026-05-29T14:58:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605290140.aspx
- anchor: #n575018
- Companies mentioned: 三星電子、SK海力士、美光、輝達、超微、谷歌、Anthropic

三星電子's early delivery of HBM4E samples lifts its shares.

## Taiwan stocks post record turnover of NT$1.81 trillion, surge 1096 points and close at a record 44732 points.

- Published: 2026-05-29T14:50:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605290139.aspx
- anchor: #n575013
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、信驊、鴻海、廣達、緯創

MSCI adjustments take effect; Taiwan stocks rise in both price and volume to hit historic highs.

## For Dragon Boat Festival dumplings, Agriculture and Food Agency urges use of domestic glutinous rice, dried mushrooms and peanuts for added fragrance.

- Published: 2026-05-29T14:49:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202605290138.aspx
- anchor: #n575014

The Agriculture and Food Agency promotes using domestic glutinous rice, shiitake mushrooms and peanuts for the Dragon Boat Festival.

## Japanese men's volleyball national team player Shunichiro Sato arrested for possessing cannabis; 4 teammates test negative.

- Published: 2026-05-29T14:47:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202605290137.aspx
- anchor: #n575015
- Companies mentioned: 日本バレーボール協会

Japanese men's volleyball national team player Shunichiro Sato was arrested for possessing cannabis.

## World Bank: Global carbon pricing revenues reached 3.4 trillion last year, up 2%.

- Published: 2026-05-29T14:46:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://netzero.cna.com.tw/news/202605290161
- anchor: #n575040
- Companies mentioned: 世界銀行

世界銀行の報告書により、世界の炭素価格設定による収益が3.4兆円に達したことが判明。

## 37th anniversary of the 六四 incident: Groups call for support for democracy and resistance to authoritarian expansion.

- Published: 2026-05-29T14:46:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202605290136.aspx
- anchor: #n575016
- Companies mentioned: 華人民主書院

Groups held events marking the 37th anniversary of 六四, calling for resistance to authoritarian expansion.

## Tainan police bust gambling den, arrest 16 people for prosecution.

- Published: 2026-05-29T14:46:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202605290135.aspx
- anchor: #n575012

Tainan police busted an illegal gambling den and arrested 16 people.

## Taiwan stocks gain 1096.5 points.

- Published: 2026-05-29T14:43:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605290132.aspx
- anchor: #n575010
- Companies mentioned: 群創、力積電、仁寶、友達、漢康-KY、台勝科、富邦媒、宏碁、森崴能源

Taiwan stocks surge by more than 千 points, with trading volume hitting a record.

## Rules for tour bus parking spaces may be relaxed, with the change potentially taking effect as early as September.

- Published: 2026-05-29T14:43:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202605290133.aspx
- anchor: #n575009

The Transport Ministry announced plans to relax tour bus parking facility standards from 1/8 to 1/10.

## Ceasefire transition memorandum awaits signature; Trump wants to observe for a few more days.

- Published: 2026-05-29T14:43:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605290134.aspx
- anchor: #n575008
- Companies mentioned: Axios、Wall Street Journal、Financial Times

The US-Iran ceasefire memorandum is in final negotiations, but President Trump is holding off on signing it for a few days.

## Green camp says Lu Shiow-yen should apologize for counter-questioning; city government says no procedural rules were violated.

- Published: 2026-05-29T14:39:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605290131.aspx
- anchor: #n575011

A dispute over questioning erupted in Taichung City Council, with the DPP caucus demanding an apology from Lu Shiow-yen.

## Lu Chun-hsiang prepares for the championship series after claiming a 三-peat as PLG MVP.

- Published: 2026-05-29T14:39:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202605290130.aspx
- anchor: #n575005
- Companies mentioned: 桃園璞園領航猿、富邦勇士、台鋼獵鷹

Lu Chun-hsiang becomes the first player in PLG history to win MVP 3 consecutive times.

## 大成: Boost the share of food processing to make this year's business performance better than last year's.

- Published: 2026-05-29T14:36:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605290129.aspx
- anchor: #n575006
- Companies mentioned: 大成、安食達、毛能寵物營養生技、康能生醫

大成 aims to increase the share of food processing and improve business performance this year.

## 可成 joins NVIDIA's MGX ecosystem to build rack-level structural foundations.

- Published: 2026-05-29T14:35:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605290128.aspx
- anchor: #n575007
- Companies mentioned: 可成、NVIDIA、Apple

可成 joins NVIDIA's MGX ecosystem and supplies structural components for AI servers.

## Yang Ming: Container shipping supply and demand are out of balance; this year's operating environment is highly uncertain.

- Published: 2026-05-29T14:25:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605290127.aspx
- anchor: #n575004
- Companies mentioned: 陽明海運

陽明海運 held its shareholders' meeting, approved a cash dividend of 2 yuan, and expressed caution about the imbalance between supply and demand in shipping and geopolitical risks.

## Iran war impact: EU plans 3-year exemption for companies violating methane emissions rules

- Published: 2026-05-29T14:24:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://netzero.cna.com.tw/news/202605290152
- anchor: #n575028

EU plans a 3-year waiver on methane emission penalties for oil and gas firms due to energy security concerns amid the Iran war.

## Repeat drunk-driving offender refuses to pay fine; Taipei Branch seizes insurance surrender value to collect

- Published: 2026-05-29T14:19:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202605290126.aspx
- anchor: #n575003
- Companies mentioned: 法務部行政執行署台北分署

A repeat drunk-driving offender refused to pay a fine, but the Taipei Branch recovered NT$180,000 by seizing the insurance policy's surrender value.

## Teacher's fall from building: Chen Chi-mai vows review of school affairs meetings and pushes for legal amendments

- Published: 2026-05-29T14:16:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605290125.aspx
- anchor: #n575000
- Companies mentioned: 高雄市政府教育局、教育部

After a teacher fell from a building in Kaohsiung, Chen Chi-mai pledged to review school affairs meetings and push for legal amendments.

## Aesthetic public restrooms to open in stages by year-end; anti-hidden-camera measures a key requirement for top rating

- Published: 2026-05-29T14:14:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202605290124.aspx
- anchor: #n575001
- Companies mentioned: 環境部

環境部 is promoting distinctive public restrooms and will make anti-hidden-camera measures a requirement for evaluation.

## Day 90 of the Middle East war》Reports say U.S. and Iran reach preliminary agreement; latest developments at a glance

- Published: 2026-05-29T14:12:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605290123.aspx
- anchor: #n575002
- Companies mentioned: 伊朗航空

The U.S. and Iran have reached a preliminary ceasefire agreement, boosting market optimism, but sanctions and military clashes continue.

## Monument to Taipei baseball stadium completed; Chiang Wan-an: Remember the roots of baseball's holy ground

- Published: 2026-05-29T14:12:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202605290122.aspx
- anchor: #n574999
- Companies mentioned: 中信兄弟

A monument to the Taipei Municipal Baseball Stadium has been completed, commemorating the history of baseball.

## 遠東新 confident this year's profit will top last year's; Hsu Kuo-an makes debut, signaling succession

- Published: 2026-05-29T14:05:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605290121.aspx
- anchor: #n574998
- Companies mentioned: 遠東新

遠東新 held its shareholders' meeting, expressed confidence in profit growth this year, and saw Hsu Kuo-an make his first appearance.