# AI News 180m Report｜2026-05-31 21:00–24:00 JST｜Page 16 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.

## Yang Tzu-yi and Lin Wen-yi take on an uncle-niece romance in new drama, joking that it has no steamy scenes

- Published: 2026-05-28T19:08:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202605280288.aspx
- anchor: #n574756

Yang Tzu-yi and Lin Wen-yi take on an uncle-niece romance in a new drama and discuss their views on relationships.

## Man enters 1st floor of Taichung City Hall with a baseball bat and smashes computers; police subdue and take him in

- Published: 2026-05-28T19:08:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202605280289.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/1881991-en.html
- anchor: #n574755

A man who entered Taichung City Hall and damaged equipment was subdued by police.

## China labels 文策院 a tool of “cultural Taiwan independence”; Mainland Affairs Council says it disagrees

- Published: 2026-05-28T19:04:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202605280287.aspx
- anchor: #n574752
- Companies mentioned: 文策院

China’s Taiwan Affairs Office accuses 文策院 of promoting “cultural Taiwan independence”; Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council responds.

## Supreme Court overturns and remands corruption case for retrial; Yen Kuan-heng: “Give me justice”

- Published: 2026-05-28T19:01:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605280286.aspx
- anchor: #n574753

Legislator Yen Kuan-heng’s fraud case: Supreme Court overturns the 2nd-instance ruling and remands it.

## Executive Yuan allocates 26 hectares of land, advancing the South Link Traditional Ecological Park

- Published: 2026-05-28T19:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605280285.aspx
- anchor: #n574754

The Executive Yuan approved allocating 26.5 hectares in Taimali Township, Taitung County, for the “South Link Traditional Ecological Experience Park.”

## Children’s playground equipment overheats; Chiang Wan-an says rules on heat injuries are being considered

- Published: 2026-05-28T18:58:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605280284.aspx
- anchor: #n574751

Taipei City says it will address overheated playground equipment in extreme heat and improve the safety of park facilities.

## Couple who gave birth to stillborn baby at Taichung store and buried it in a potted plant each sentenced to 5 months in 1st-instance ruling

- Published: 2026-05-28T18:55:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202605280283.aspx
- anchor: #n574748

Ruling issued in case involving a couple who abandoned a stillborn baby.

## TPVL championship games scheduled on 5 consecutive days; Liu Hung-min urges league to make changes

- Published: 2026-05-28T18:52:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202605280282.aspx
- anchor: #n574749
- Companies mentioned: TPVL、桃園雲豹飛将、台鋼天鷹

Players call for changes to TPVL’s packed championship schedule.

## 41 cosmetic medicine clinics found in violation over alleged covert filming; Ministry of Health and Welfare to release list next week

- Published: 2026-05-28T18:51:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202605280281.aspx
- anchor: #n574750

Covert filming at cosmetic medicine clinics: 6 more violations confirmed, bringing the total to 41.

## Chemical tank explosion at U.S. paper mill; death toll could rise to 11

- Published: 2026-05-28T18:49:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605280279.aspx
- anchor: #n574746
- Companies mentioned: Nippon Dynawave Packaging

Tank explosion at a U.S. paper mill could leave 11 dead.

## Interior Ministry: Fraud losses in April down 36% year on year; 165 hotline to introduce AI

- Published: 2026-05-28T18:49:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605280280.aspx
- anchor: #n574745
- Companies mentioned: Meta

Fraud losses in Taiwan are trending downward, with AI set to strengthen prevention efforts further.

## Mainland Affairs Council: Yiguandao is listed as an evil cult in China; Taiwan Affairs Office need not deny it

- Published: 2026-05-28T18:48:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202605280278.aspx
- anchor: #n574747
- Companies mentioned: 中国反邪教網

Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council warns of the suppression of Yiguandao in China and urges followers to reconsider travel there.

## Public hearing on seawater desalination plant in Chiayi; fishers worry brine could affect aquaculture

- Published: 2026-05-28T18:46:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605280277.aspx
- anchor: #n574741

Fishers’ concerns and the government’s response were discussed at a public hearing on a seawater desalination plant in Chiayi.

## 大魯閣 aims to expand overseas; to add another U.S. location in the 3rd quarter and enter Japan

- Published: 2026-05-28T18:45:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605280276.aspx
- anchor: #n574742
- Companies mentioned: 大魯閣

大魯閣 announces plans to expand in the U.S. and enter the Japanese market for the first time.

## U.S. and Iran exchange fire again; global oil prices rebound and most Asian stocks close lower

- Published: 2026-05-28T18:42:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605280275.aspx
- anchor: #n574743

Renewed U.S.-Iran clashes drive oil prices up and stocks down.

## Q Burger raises prices; some main dishes to cost 2 to 5 yuan more from 5/29

- Published: 2026-05-28T18:40:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605280274.aspx
- anchor: #n574744
- Companies mentioned: Q Burger、饗樂餐飲

Q Burger raises prices on some menu items due to higher costs.

## Taiwan stocks see record trading volume of 1.66 trillion yuan after sharp volatility; foreign investors’ net short futures positions top 58,000 contracts

- Published: 2026-05-28T18:38:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605280273.aspx
- anchor: #n574737
- Companies mentioned: 力積電、旺宏、南亞科、富邦金、英業達、京元電、仁寶、遠東新、國泰金、鴻海、群創、華邦電、華南金、元大台灣50

Taiwan stocks plunge amid worsening Middle East tensions, with trading value reaching a record 1.66 trillion yuan.

## World nears breaching 1.5-degree warming threshold; next 5 years could set records as the hottest on record

- Published: 2026-05-28T18:36:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://netzero.cna.com.tw/news/202605280301
- anchor: #n574767

World Meteorological Organization warns about rising temperatures over the next 5 years and warming in the Arctic.

## April economic indicator flashes red for 5th consecutive month; National Development Council says AI is helping Taiwan move beyond low-margin contract manufacturing

- Published: 2026-05-28T18:36:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605280272.aspx
- anchor: #n574738

Taiwan’s economy, supported by AI demand, recorded a red signal for 5 consecutive months.

## Kinmen bento shop suspected of causing food poisoning; police and prosecutors investigate possible criminal liability

- Published: 2026-05-28T18:34:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605280270.aspx
- anchor: #n574740

Suspected mass food poisoning at a Kinmen bento shop prompts authorities to launch a criminal investigation.

## Councilor criticizes poor upkeep of cultural excursion sites; Chiang Wan-an pledges better management

- Published: 2026-05-28T18:34:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605280271.aspx
- anchor: #n574739

Taipei mayor pledges improvements after criticism of poor management at cultural tourism sites.

## Tai Fertilizer earnings fall; Chen Chun-chi says frozen fertilizer prices have cost the company 1 billion over 3 years

- Published: 2026-05-28T18:33:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202605280268.aspx
- anchor: #n574733
- Companies mentioned: 台肥公司、台北農產運銷公司、全國農業金庫

Frozen fertilizer prices have reduced Tai Fertilizer’s profits, costing the company 1 billion over 3 years.

## First reprint of Taiwan Travelogue, 10,000 copies, ships; award noted on book band

- Published: 2026-05-28T18:33:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202605280269.aspx
- anchor: #n574732
- Companies mentioned: 春山出版、協聲裝訂廠

International Booker Prize-winning novel Taiwan Travelogue goes into reprint and ships.

## Hsinchu City and private partners restore Xiangshan Wetland; Taiwan fiddler crabs reappear

- Published: 2026-05-28T18:31:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605280266.aspx
- anchor: #n574735
- Companies mentioned: 科技公司

Hsinchu City partners with businesses to restore Xiangshan Wetland, bringing Taiwan fiddler crabs back.

## Zelensky visits Sweden; air defense cooperation and fighter jet sales progress in focus

- Published: 2026-05-28T18:31:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605280267.aspx
- anchor: #n574734
- Companies mentioned: 紳寶集團 (Saab)

President Zelensky visits Sweden; transfer or sale of Gripen fighter jets in focus.

## Kaohsiung restaurants target the market with new outlets amid demand for everyday dining out

- Published: 2026-05-28T18:31:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202605283003.aspx
- anchor: #n574730
- Companies mentioned: 漢来美食、高雄義享時尚廣場、高雄日航酒店

Kaohsiung's food and beverage industry responds to rising demand for dining out, expanding the market with new brands and events.

## Former US general on US-Taiwan defense cooperation: Build a resilient, indestructible supply chain

- Published: 2026-05-28T18:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605280265.aspx
- anchor: #n574736
- Companies mentioned: 美台商業協會

A former US Army general presented 3 guidelines for cooperation, including building a resilient supply chain, at a US-Taiwan defense industry forum.

## 基隆市立醫院's outsourced contractor suspected of violating the Waste Disposal Act; prosecutors investigate

- Published: 2026-05-28T18:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202605280264.aspx
- anchor: #n574729
- Companies mentioned: 基隆市立醫院

基隆市立醫院's contracted vendor is under investigation on suspicion of violating the Waste Disposal Act.

## Front brings thunderstorms north of central Taiwan tonight; Jangmi could become a moderate typhoon as early as the evening of 29

- Published: 2026-05-28T18:28:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202605280263.aspx
- anchor: #n574731

Typhoon Jangmi is strengthening and could approach Taiwan.

## Early heat sends electricity use to a record high in 5 southern Chinese provinces

- Published: 2026-05-28T18:27:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202605280262.aspx
- anchor: #n574726
- Companies mentioned: 南方電網

Heatwave drives electricity demand in southern China to a record high.

## Councilor questions software vendor hack; Taipei City Government sees no major risk

- Published: 2026-05-28T18:23:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605280250.aspx
- anchor: #n574727
- Companies mentioned: TaipeiON

Taipei's Information Bureau responds to the hacking of a communications software vendor used by the city.

## AMD donates 31 laptops; Tainan City Government to place them at its AI Innovation and Learning Center

- Published: 2026-05-28T18:21:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605280249.aspx
- anchor: #n574728
- Companies mentioned: AMD

AMD Taiwan donates laptops to support AI education in Tainan City.

## 葉俊顯: Population policy to set KPIs and undergo regular review; birth targets cannot be set

- Published: 2026-05-28T18:14:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605280247.aspx
- anchor: #n574725

Taiwan's government announces the 18 Family Support Measures, worth NT$380 billion, to address the declining birthrate. It will conduct ongoing reviews using KPIs.

## Drug-impaired driving rampant; 侯友宜: Strengthen prevention at the source and impose severe penalties on repeat offenders

- Published: 2026-05-28T18:14:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605280248.aspx
- anchor: #n574724

New Taipei City proposes tackling drug-impaired driving at the source, while 侯友宜 urges the central government to legislate tougher penalties.

## 509 boxes, or 2,359 kilograms, of drugs destroyed; Investigation Bureau says amount is a record

- Published: 2026-05-28T18:12:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202605280246.aspx
- anchor: #n574722
- Companies mentioned: 台灣銀行

Investigation Bureau destroys a record amount of drug evidence; Ministry of Justice stresses its commitment to fighting drugs.

## US-Iran tensions rise; Egypt could attract investment but must first address inflation and currency problems

- Published: 2026-05-28T18:12:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605280245.aspx
- anchor: #n574721
- Companies mentioned: 三星電子

Amid US-Iran tensions, Egypt is actively seeking to become an alternative investment destination in the Middle East.

## Feitsui Reservoir water-use fee dispute possibly resolved? 台電 plans talks on a surcharge rate

- Published: 2026-05-28T18:10:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605280244.aspx
- anchor: #n574723
- Companies mentioned: 台電

Preliminary agreement reached on disputes over Feitsui Reservoir water-use fees and the Beishi Science Park substation.

## Protecting the environment of Tanghoudao in Beigan, Matsu Administration invites military personnel and residents to a joint beach cleanup

- Published: 2026-05-28T18:08:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605280243.aspx
- anchor: #n574720
- Companies mentioned: 馬祖國家風景區管理處

Matsu Administration holds a beach cleanup and environmental education event at Tanghoudao in Beigan, combining marine-waste art with efforts to promote sustainable tourism.

## Rao Ching-ling smiles after councilor praises her mediation over temple land

- Published: 2026-05-28T18:04:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605280242.aspx
- anchor: #n574718
- Companies mentioned: 台東馬偕醫院

Taitung County Councilor 林參天 praises County Magistrate 饒慶鈴 for resolving land issues involving Tianhou Temple and Mackay Memorial Hospital, easing tensions between the two sides.

## Accused of turning off air conditioning in the early hours; Taichung Fire Bureau says there is no mandate

- Published: 2026-05-28T17:58:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605280241.aspx
- anchor: #n574719

Taichung Fire Bureau faces councilor's accusation that excessive energy conservation affects firefighters' rights; bureau says there is no mandatory rule.

## New Taipei man uses sham marriage to defraud; Changhua prosecutors and police search his home and find 百萬 in cash

- Published: 2026-05-28T17:58:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202605280240.aspx
- anchor: #n574715

A man from New Taipei allegedly used a dating app to carry out marriage fraud and was arrested by Changhua prosecutors.

## Biotechnology center bolsters drug resilience, focusing on ADC and nucleic acid drugs

- Published: 2026-05-28T17:57:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605280239.aspx
- anchor: #n574716
- Companies mentioned: 生物技術開發中心 (DCB)

Biotechnology center says it will bolster drug resilience by developing technology platforms for ADC and nucleic acid drugs, enhancing Taiwan's independent drug supply capacity.

## President: Strengthening national defense is not about escalating conflict, but about enabling the nation to face challenges with confidence.

- Published: 2026-05-28T17:54:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605280238.aspx
- anchor: #n574717

President Lai Ching-te presided over the June general officer promotion ceremony, emphasizing defense reform and stronger asymmetric capabilities, and outlining a people-centered approach to building the military, supported by AI.

## Two major breakthroughs for the WHA action group: Shih Chung-liang highlights joint appearance by 2 ministers and a smart healthcare exhibition

- Published: 2026-05-28T17:53:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202605280237.aspx
- anchor: #n574713

Taiwan's WHA delegation scored successes at an international press conference and a smart healthcare exhibition.

## Substation planned for Beishike; Puma Shen says he is glad the first step has been taken

- Published: 2026-05-28T17:52:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605280236.aspx
- anchor: #n574714
- Companies mentioned: 台電、NVIDIA

Taipei City and 台電 agree to build a substation in Beishike, with plans for an underground facility.

## Report: Inflows of Chinese funds drive Hong Kong's cross-border wealth management assets past Switzerland for the first time

- Published: 2026-05-28T17:49:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605280234.aspx
- anchor: #n574711
- Companies mentioned: 波士頓顧問公司

Hong Kong's cross-border wealth management assets have surpassed Switzerland's to become the world's largest.

## Taoyuan prosecutor indicts police officer for issuing fake tickets to help businesses get major license plates revoked and avoid driving bans

- Published: 2026-05-28T17:49:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202605280235.aspx
- anchor: #n574710

A Taoyuan police officer and an agent colluded to help vehicle owners evade license plate suspension penalties by issuing fake tickets; prosecutors have indicted them.

## Keelung-Ishigaki ferry makes maiden voyage; Dragon Boat Festival holiday sailings sell out

- Published: 2026-05-28T17:48:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202605280233.aspx
- anchor: #n574712
- Companies mentioned: 華岡集團

The ferry between Keelung and Ishigaki Island has begun service, with strong demand from tourists.

## 男誘女童自拍不雅照 恐嚇逼視訊遭判4年半

- Published: 2026-05-28T17:47:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202605280232.aspx
- anchor: #n574706

A man who lured a girl into taking indecent photos was sentenced to 4 years and 6 months in prison.

## 台塑 injects 500 million yuan into 台塑德山 to expand electronic-grade IPA capacity with Japanese partner

- Published: 2026-05-28T17:45:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605280231.aspx
- anchor: #n574707
- Companies mentioned: 台塑、台塑德山、日本德山

台塑 invested 500 million yuan in 台塑德山 to expand electronic-grade IPA capacity and capture a larger share of the semiconductor market.

## Executive Yuan: New population strategy has adequate funding; student loan reductions could take effect this year

- Published: 2026-05-28T17:43:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605280230.aspx
- anchor: #n574708

The Executive Yuan is advancing a new population strategy, and student loan reductions could take effect this year, with a total budget of 380 billion yuan.

## ASEAN Update, May 28, 2026

- Published: 2026-05-28T17:43:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605283002.aspx
- anchor: #n574705
- Companies mentioned: Eleven Media Group

Latest developments in Southeast Asian economic indicators and infrastructure investment.

## Nantou's Xinyi Township launches a Happy Bus, making it easier for seniors to get around

- Published: 2026-05-28T17:41:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605280229.aspx
- anchor: #n574709

Nantou's Xinyi Township has launched a Happy Bus to address transportation difficulties in remote areas, offering a reservation-based shuttle service.

## Statute of limitations for prosecuting Chen Shui-bian in money laundering case has expired; acquittal is final

- Published: 2026-05-28T17:39:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202605280228.aspx
- anchor: #n574703
- Companies mentioned: 台北101

The statute of limitations has expired in Chen Shui-bian's money laundering case, and the acquittal is final.

## Detention basin project to reduce lanes on Heping Road in Hualien City for 3 months starting May 29

- Published: 2026-05-28T17:38:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605280227.aspx
- anchor: #n574704

Information on road construction and traffic controls in downtown Hualien.

## Hsinchu Baseball Stadium expected to be completed in mid-August; plans call for opening after a pressure test under game conditions

- Published: 2026-05-28T17:34:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605280226.aspx
- anchor: #n574701

Renovation progress and opening plans for Hsinchu Baseball Stadium.

## Amendments to medical facility standards to be announced; phased rollout of nurse-to-patient ratios across 3 shifts

- Published: 2026-05-28T17:31:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202605280225.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/1882126-en.html
- anchor: #n574702

Implementation progress and plans following the enactment of nurse-to-patient ratios across 3 shifts.

## Diversification boosts Asia Cement; profits exceed 百億元 for 8 consecutive years

- Published: 2026-05-28T17:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605280224.aspx
- anchor: #n574699
- Companies mentioned: 亞洲水泥、亞東預拌、嘉惠電力、亞裕電力

亞洲水泥 posted profits exceeding 百億元 in 2025, with its diversified portfolio delivering strong results.

## Japanese government launches AI system "Genai"; digital minister says AI is also used to prepare parliamentary answers

- Published: 2026-05-28T17:28:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605280223.aspx
- anchor: #n574700

The Japanese government has introduced the generative AI system "Genai" for administrative use and is using it to prepare parliamentary answers.

## Equipment failure halts 台鐵 service between Fuli and Chishang; repairs expected to be completed at 8:30 p.m.

- Published: 2026-05-28T17:22:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202605280221.aspx
- anchor: #n574696
- Companies mentioned: 台鐵

An incident at 台鐵's Chishang Station has disrupted service between Fuli and Chishang; repairs are underway.

## Progress in China-U.S. tariff talks; China's Commerce Ministry says economic and trade teams will communicate

- Published: 2026-05-28T17:22:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202605280222.aspx
- anchor: #n574695

China's Commerce Ministry reported progress in tariff talks with the United States. The sides are discussing a tax-cut framework worth US$30 billion.

## Taichung woman nearly scammed by fake military officer; police intervention saves 320,000

- Published: 2026-05-28T17:21:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202605280219.aspx
- anchor: #n574698
- Companies mentioned: Facebook

A Taichung woman was nearly scammed by someone posing as a military officer, but police intervened in time and saved 320,000.

## National Taiwan Normal University and Vietnam’s Can Tho University sign an agreement to jointly train AI engineering talent

- Published: 2026-05-28T17:21:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202605280220.aspx
- anchor: #n574697

National Taiwan Normal University and Vietnam’s Can Tho University sign a memorandum of cooperation focused on developing AI and semiconductor talent.

## Tigerair shareholders question dividend policy; 黃世惠 says earnings are being retained amid oil price volatility

- Published: 2026-05-28T17:18:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605280218.aspx
- anchor: #n574693
- Companies mentioned: 台湾虎航

台湾虎航 held its shareholders’ meeting. Despite posting record-high earnings, it faced a series of shareholder questions about its dividend policy and sluggish share price.

## EU to strengthen trade defense tools to address trade imbalances with China

- Published: 2026-05-28T17:15:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605280217.aspx
- anchor: #n574694

The EU is considering strengthening trade defense tools and restricting imports to correct trade imbalances with China.

## Strong AI demand; April economic indicator stays red for 5 consecutive months

- Published: 2026-05-28T17:15:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605280215.aspx
- anchor: #n574690

Taiwan’s April economic climate indicator recorded a red light for 5 consecutive months, with AI demand driving the economy.

## 嚴藝文 says she judges acting offers as a director; expresses sympathy for 朱軒洋’s absence from press conference

- Published: 2026-05-28T17:15:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202605280216.aspx
- anchor: #n574689
- Companies mentioned: 公共電視、Netflix

Actor 朱軒洋 missed the press conference amid the scandal, and director 嚴藝文 expressed understanding.

## Special New Taiwan dollar banknote number auctioned for a record 11.1萬元, with a face value of 4.2萬元

- Published: 2026-05-28T17:11:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605280214.aspx
- anchor: #n574691
- Companies mentioned: 台湾銀行

台湾銀行 held an auction of banknotes with special serial numbers. The top bid was 11万1100元.

## 利機 acquires an 82% stake in 明鈞源, expanding its AI cooling business

- Published: 2026-05-28T17:09:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605280213.aspx
- anchor: #n574692
- Companies mentioned: 利機、明鈞源精微科技

利機 acquired 82% of 明鈞源 and made it a subsidiary, strengthening its push into the AI cooling market.

## 安葆: More than NT$12 billion in orders on hand as semiconductor and AI data center demand booms

- Published: 2026-05-28T17:09:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605280212.aspx
- anchor: #n574687
- Companies mentioned: 安葆

安葆’s orders surpassed NT$12 billion on strong AI demand.

## 顏寬恒 sentenced to 7 years and 10 months in second-instance corruption ruling; Supreme Court overturns decision and remands case

- Published: 2026-05-28T17:08:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202605280211.aspx
- anchor: #n574688

The Supreme Court overturned the second-instance ruling in 顏寬恒’s corruption case and remanded it for retrial.

## New Taiwan dollar falls 0.8 fen to close at 31.428

- Published: 2026-05-28T17:05:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605280210.aspx
- anchor: #n574685

The New Taiwan dollar fell to a close of 31.428 against the U.S. dollar in Taipei’s foreign exchange market.

## 仁寶 partners with Chung Shan Medical University to build an AI-powered smart hospital

- Published: 2026-05-28T17:01:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605280209.aspx
- anchor: #n574686
- Companies mentioned: 仁宝、中山医学大学附属病院

仁宝 partnered with Chung Shan Medical University to build an AI smart hospital.

## British media: 黃仁勳 to join advisory committee of Tsinghua University’s School of Economics and Management in Beijing

- Published: 2026-05-28T16:58:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202605280208.aspx
- anchor: #n574684
- Companies mentioned: NVIDIA、Apple、Tesla、Microsoft、Meta、Huawei

NVIDIA CEO Huang will join the advisory committee of Tsinghua University in Beijing.

## Petition for 阿部慎之助’s return tops 120,000 in 2 days; fans announce early end

- Published: 2026-05-28T16:57:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202605280207.aspx
- anchor: #n574683
- Companies mentioned: 読売巨人軍

A petition calling for 阿部慎之助’s return topped 120,000 signatures and was closed early.

## Antibiotic levels in pork reportedly exceed limits by 37 times; Chinese meat giant 雙匯 apologizes

- Published: 2026-05-28T16:55:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202605280206.aspx
- anchor: #n574681
- Companies mentioned: 双匯、望奎双匯北大荒食品有限公司、河南双匯投資発展股份有限公司

Antibiotics exceeding the standard limit were found in pork from 双匯, which apologized.

## Legislator calls for a Dementia Basic Act; 石崇良 says review outcome will be respected

- Published: 2026-05-28T16:54:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605280205.aspx
- anchor: #n574682

The Legislative Yuan held an initial review of a draft Dementia Basic Act.

## 神達 executive 何繼武: No doubt about growth this year; U.S. plant to begin production in Q3

- Published: 2026-05-28T16:51:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605280204.aspx
- anchor: #n574680
- Companies mentioned: 神達投控、神達數位

神達投控 is confident of growth this year amid AI demand. Its new U.S. plant will begin operations in Q3.

## 232 semiconductor tariff rate not yet announced; 鄭麗君 says efforts to protect industry interests will continue

- Published: 2026-05-28T16:45:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605280203.aspx
- anchor: #n574674

The semiconductor 232 tariff rate has not been decided, and the government is negotiating to secure exemptions.

## 15% tariff on auto parts exported to the U.S.; economic affairs minister says it will boost future orders for Taiwanese manufacturers

- Published: 2026-05-28T16:43:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605280202.aspx
- anchor: #n574675

The tariff on auto parts exported to the U.S. has been cut to 15%, boosting Taiwanese companies’ competitiveness.

## 華通: Demand for space PCBs is boundless; satellite board output ranks No. 1 globally

- Published: 2026-05-28T16:39:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605280201.aspx
- anchor: #n574676
- Companies mentioned: 華通

華通 remains the world’s leading supplier of satellite boards, with further growth expected on AI demand.

## How to apply for parental leave and how does the 6+3 childcare allowance work? A complete Q&A

- Published: 2026-05-28T16:38:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202605280199.aspx
- anchor: #n574678
- Companies mentioned: 労働部労働保険局

Taiwan’s government is expanding parental leave and extending the benefit period.

## Vietnamese migrant worker and boyfriend convicted of abducting missing migrant worker and forcing unpaid labor through fabricated debt

- Published: 2026-05-28T16:38:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202605280200.aspx
- anchor: #n574677

A Vietnamese man and woman were convicted in a case involving the abduction and labor exploitation of an Indonesian migrant worker.

## Actor 蕭景鴻 plays an ambitious entrepreneur, joking that he has finally become a successful person

- Published: 2026-05-28T16:37:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202605280198.aspx
- anchor: #n574679
- Companies mentioned: 台視

Actor 蕭景鴻 takes on the role of a ruthless entrepreneur in a new drama.

## First reversal since Fukushima nuclear disaster: Osaka High Court upholds nuclear plant construction permit

- Published: 2026-05-28T16:37:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605280197.aspx
- anchor: #n574671
- Companies mentioned: 關西電力

The Osaka High Court ruled that 關西電力’s Oi nuclear plant operating permit is valid, overturning the lower court’s decision to revoke it.

## 立院初審國體法 協會理監事單一性別不少於1/3

- Published: 2026-05-28T16:36:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605280196.aspx
- anchor: #n574672

The Legislative Yuan’s initial review approved amendments to the Sports Industry Development Act requiring each gender to make up at least 1/3 of sports association boards.

## Advertising and promotion of listed carcinogens banned; Guangdong areca nut culture exhibition called off

- Published: 2026-05-28T16:34:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202605280195.aspx
- anchor: #n574673
- Companies mentioned: 海南和成天下科技發展有限公司

An areca nut cultural exhibition was canceled after criticism over the carcinogenic substance.

## 威盛 and 聯發科 team up to target edge AI opportunities in smart fleets

- Published: 2026-05-28T16:34:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605280194.aspx
- anchor: #n574666
- Companies mentioned: 威盛、聯發科

威盛 and 聯發科 teamed up to launch an AI dashcam platform powered by Genio chips.

## Taiwan International Youth Ambassador Association established; 林佳龍 offers 3 expectations

- Published: 2026-05-28T16:32:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605280193.aspx
- anchor: #n574667

The Taiwan International Youth Ambassador Association was established, with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs hoping it will become a diplomatic force for the next generation.

## 21-year-old man drives under the influence of drugs from Taoyuan to Hualien; more than 5,000 rainbow cigarettes found

- Published: 2026-05-28T16:31:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202605280192.aspx
- anchor: #n574668

A man from Taoyuan drove under the influence of drugs to Hualien and was detained after a large quantity of rainbow cigarettes was found in his car.

## Kaohsiung teacher’s fall from building: Education Bureau says it is verifying online claims to establish the full picture

- Published: 2026-05-28T16:29:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605280190.aspx
- anchor: #n574670

The fall of an elementary school teacher in Kaohsiung drew attention, and the Education Bureau is verifying online claims and providing counseling resources.

## Crash on Taiwan Route 68 ramp: Seafood business truck hits guardrail; driver thrown from vehicle and killed

- Published: 2026-05-28T16:29:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202605280191.aspx
- anchor: #n574669

A truck crashed into a guardrail on Taiwan Route 68 in Hsinchu, and the driver was fatally crushed by the vehicle.

## Building permit for hillside land in Qionglin questioned over suspected funeral use; Hsinchu County says no permit issued

- Published: 2026-05-28T16:29:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605280189.aspx
- anchor: #n574664

The intended use of a building permit for hillside land in Qionglin Township was questioned; the county government said no funeral-related permit had been approved.

## Growth allowance requires citizenship and household registration; 石崇良 says people who are away from Taiwan long-term cannot receive it

- Published: 2026-05-28T16:28:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202605280188.aspx
- anchor: #n574665

The Ministry of Health and Welfare explained that eligibility for the growth allowance requires citizenship and household registration.

## Thai migrant worker dies after being struck in the head by excavator at Taoyuan Metro construction site

- Published: 2026-05-28T16:25:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202605280187.aspx
- anchor: #n574659

A worker died in an occupational accident at a Taoyuan Metro construction site.

## TPBL fines 洪志善 NT$50,000 for implying referee bias at press conference

- Published: 2026-05-28T16:24:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202605280186.aspx
- anchor: #n574660
- Companies mentioned: TPBL、新北國王、福爾摩沙夢想家

TPBL fined New Taipei Kings head coach 洪志善 and player 蘇士軒.

## Tariff on auto parts exported to the U.S. to fall to 15%; Ministry of Economic Affairs says companies may go on the offensive

- Published: 2026-05-28T16:23:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605280185.aspx
- anchor: #n574661

U.S.-Taiwan tariff concessions took effect on May 1, boosting the competitiveness of auto parts and other exports to the U.S.

## Man sentenced to death in first-instance ruling in New Taipei Sanchong case involving 3 generations of a family; High Court to rule on 7/9

- Published: 2026-05-28T16:22:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202605280184.aspx
- anchor: #n574662

At the second-instance hearing in the Sanchong family murder case, the defense argued rehabilitation was possible while the family insisted on the death penalty; the verdict is due July 9.

## Vice president: Continue efforts to secure defense budget and establish peace through strength

- Published: 2026-05-28T16:19:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605280183.aspx
- anchor: #n574663
- Companies mentioned: U.S.-Taiwan Business Council

Vice President 蕭美琴 met with a U.S.-Taiwan business association delegation, expressing support for stronger defense capabilities and deeper industrial cooperation with the U.S.

## Evergreen: Optimistic outlook for Q2 and Q3; fuel supply secure in second half

- Published: 2026-05-28T16:16:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605280181.aspx
- anchor: #n574658
- Companies mentioned: 長榮海運

長榮海運’s shareholders’ meeting sent an upbeat signal, saying long-term contracts have secured fuel supplies to address shipping challenges from the Red Sea crisis.