# AI News 180m Report｜2026-05-31 21:00–24:00 JST｜Page 20 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.

## 2026 Shaw Prize winners announced; scholars from France, the United States, China and Japan honored

- Published: 2026-05-27T18:14:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202605270269.aspx
- anchor: #n574279
- Companies mentioned: 東京大学、スタンフォード大学、上海交通大学

The winners of the 2026 Shaw Prize were announced, with researchers from multiple countries selected.

## Cross-party Canadian lawmakers to visit Taiwan in October, reject China's efforts to stop them and affirm support for Taiwan

- Published: 2026-05-27T18:14:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605270270.aspx
- anchor: #n574278
- Companies mentioned: TSMC

A cross-party Canadian parliamentary delegation plans to visit Taiwan in October, signaling it will not yield to pressure from China.

## Hutchison's Panama port dispute unresolved; Wang Yi meets Panamanian foreign minister and hopes to safeguard rights

- Published: 2026-05-27T18:11:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202605270267.aspx
- anchor: #n574273
- Companies mentioned: CK Hutchison、Maersk、Mediterranean Shipping Company

China urges Panama to protect Chinese business interests amid port concession dispute.

## Kinmen's Eurasian otter population estimated at just 100; viewable at Taipei Zoo

- Published: 2026-05-27T18:10:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605270266.aspx
- anchor: #n574274
- Companies mentioned: Taipei Zoo

The Eurasian otter population in Kinmen has fallen to 100; Taipei Zoo highlights conservation needs.

## May 27: Impact of the U.S.-Iran war on the global economy, financial markets and people's livelihoods

- Published: 2026-05-27T18:03:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605270264.aspx
- anchor: #n574277
- Companies mentioned: Air India、IndiGo、SpaceX

The U.S.-Iran conflict is dealing a broad economic blow to shipping, aviation and military costs.

## MediaTek pursues AI opportunities with comprehensive focus on infrastructure, systems and edge computing

- Published: 2026-05-27T18:03:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605270265.aspx
- anchor: #n574275
- Companies mentioned: MediaTek

MediaTek President Rick Tsai outlines an AI strategy focused on infrastructure and edge computing.

## Island teacher retention bonuses may count service years across school transfers within a county

- Published: 2026-05-27T18:01:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202605270263.aspx
- anchor: #n574276

A long-service incentive program for teachers on outlying islands is being revised to allow years of service to be combined when transferring between schools.

## Australian think tank: Beijing's post-unification governance plan for Taiwan would make public expressions of loyalty and surveillance part of daily life

- Published: 2026-05-27T18:01:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202605270262.aspx
- anchor: #n574269
- Companies mentioned: 台積電

Australia's Lowy Institute released a report analyzing Beijing's plans for governing Taiwan after unification, covering political loyalty, online surveillance, educational reshaping and control of the semiconductor industry.

## Kaohsiung teacher's fall from building sparks concern; Education Bureau: investigation underway to establish facts

- Published: 2026-05-27T18:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605270261.aspx
- anchor: #n574270

An elementary school teacher in Kaohsiung fell from a building; the Education Bureau has launched an investigation and expanded psychological support.

## Woman riding scooter runs red light and refuses police stop in Hsinchu City; officers confirm drug-impaired driving

- Published: 2026-05-27T17:59:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202605270259.aspx
- anchor: #n574272

A woman riding a scooter in Hsinchu City ran a red light and refused to stop for police. Officers found she was driving under the influence of drugs and referred her for prosecution.

## China bans cross-border stock speculation; investors opening accounts in Hong Kong must sign declaration

- Published: 2026-05-27T17:59:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202605270260.aspx
- anchor: #n574271
- Companies mentioned: 富途證券、老虎證券、長橋證券、中信證券

China strictly prohibits cross-border stock speculation; opening an account at a Hong Kong bank requires signing a declaration on the source of funds.

## China launches campaign to curb cutthroat competition, targeting livestreaming and food delivery

- Published: 2026-05-27T17:58:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202605270258.aspx
- anchor: #n574265

China's State Administration for Market Regulation has launched a campaign against “involution-style” competition, focusing on the livestreaming and food delivery industries.

## Standard Chartered Bank opens international private banking center in Tianmu, targeting high-net-worth clients

- Published: 2026-05-27T17:57:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605270257.aspx
- anchor: #n574266
- Companies mentioned: 渣打銀行

渣打銀行 opened a private banking center in Tianmu to deepen its focus on high-net-worth clients in Taiwan.

## Land may be expropriated for second line of defense along Mataian Creek; residents fear Jilitang may not be protected

- Published: 2026-05-27T17:56:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605270255.aspx
- anchor: #n574268

A flood-control project along Mataian Creek in Hualien has sparked controversy over land expropriation and protection of scenic areas.

## New population strategy: Fu Kun-chi says he welcomes the adoption of KMT-TPP policies

- Published: 2026-05-27T17:56:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605270256.aspx
- anchor: #n574267

The Lai Ching-te administration introduced 18 population measures. The KMT caucus expressed support, saying the government had adopted its proposals.

## New population strategy: Family and child welfare groups welcome efforts to make work and family life compatible

- Published: 2026-05-27T17:54:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202605270254.aspx
- anchor: #n574263

Family and child welfare groups welcomed the government's population measures and called for deeper reforms to promote gender equality in child-rearing.

## Asia Optical enters AI liquid-cooling market; Philippines plant to begin mass production in 4th quarter

- Published: 2026-05-27T17:52:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605270253.aspx
- anchor: #n574264
- Companies mentioned: 亞洲光學、Frore Systems、精熙

Asia Optical is entering the AI liquid-cooling market, with its Philippines plant set to begin mass production in the 4th quarter.

## TPK-KY joins forces with Sumitomo and UK's GRID to target Europe's large-scale energy storage market

- Published: 2026-05-27T17:51:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605270251.aspx
- anchor: #n574261
- Companies mentioned: TPK-KY宸鴻光電、住友商事株式會社、Gresham House Energy Storage Fund plc

TPK-KY has joined forces with Sumitomo Corporation and the UK's GRID to invest in a large-scale, grid-level energy storage project in the UK, targeting Europe's energy transition market.

## Military and police XR simulation platform unveiled; Javelin and Stinger missiles included in joint-force training

- Published: 2026-05-27T17:51:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605270252.aspx
- anchor: #n574260
- Companies mentioned: 全球動力科技 (Big x Reality)

Global Dynamics Technology (Big x Reality) unveiled an integrated XR training platform for military and police. It supports simulations of Javelin and Stinger missiles and provides integrated training from tactics to command.

## Israel targets new Hamas armed wing leader in airstrike on Gaza; at least 3 killed and 20 wounded

- Published: 2026-05-27T17:45:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605270250.aspx
- anchor: #n574262

Israeli airstrike on Gaza City kills Oded, newly appointed leader of Hamas's armed wing.

## Shinnosuke Abe steps down amid domestic violence allegations; scholar urges Japanese baseball to reflect on violence in sports

- Published: 2026-05-27T17:43:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202605270249.aspx
- anchor: #n574259
- Companies mentioned: 讀賣巨人隊、橫濱DeNA、樂天、養樂多燕子

讀賣巨人隊 manager Shinnosuke Abe resigned over a domestic violence incident, sparking debate in Japanese sports over a culture of violence.

## Israel says it killed Hamas's new military chief, expanding ground operations in Lebanon.

- Published: 2026-05-27T17:36:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605270248.aspx
- anchor: #n574257

Israel killed Hamas's new military chief, Odeh, and expanded military operations in Lebanon.

## 台數科's broadband internet service drives revenue growth as it deepens its 5G and AI布局.

- Published: 2026-05-27T17:35:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605270247.aspx
- anchor: #n574258
- Companies mentioned: 台灣數位光訊科技

台數科 held its shareholders' meeting, reporting revenue growth and approving dividend distributions. It will focus on AI, 5G and low-Earth-orbit satellites.

## Hsu Hsueh-fang appointed vice chair of 遠東零售集團: 6 engines driving operations.

- Published: 2026-05-27T17:35:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605270246.aspx
- anchor: #n574254
- Companies mentioned: 遠東百貨、遠東零售集團

Far Eastern Department Stores General Manager Hsu Hsueh-fang was promoted to vice chair of 遠東零售集團, where she will drive 6 operational engines.

## Review of Kaohsiung New Town Phase 三 questioned; National Land Management Agency says chair recused himself while on leave.

- Published: 2026-05-27T17:32:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605270245.aspx
- anchor: #n574255
- Companies mentioned: 台糖

Conflict-of-interest concerns raised over review of Kaohsiung New Town Phase 三; National Land Management Agency says procedures were fair.

## Rare albino alligator gar at marine science museum has a crocodile-like snout and is highly predatory.

- Published: 2026-05-27T17:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605270244.aspx
- anchor: #n574256
- Companies mentioned: 國立海洋科技博物館

Marine science museum displays rare albino alligator gar; experts urge people not to release unwanted pets.

## Government launches new population strategy; Lai Ching-te urges party officials to step up promotion.

- Published: 2026-05-27T17:25:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605270243.aspx
- anchor: #n574252

Lai Ching-te announces new population strategy, including 18 family support measures.

## Mainland Affairs Council adviser: US-China rivalry will not escalate into a rupture; Taiwan-US ties should continue to be strengthened.

- Published: 2026-05-27T17:21:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202605270242.aspx
- anchor: #n574253

Mainland Affairs Council adviser analyzes US-China relations and recommends Taiwan strengthen ties with allies and strategic autonomy.

## Nuclear Safety Commission and external committee members inspect facilities for 2 consecutive days as part of review of Nuclear Plant No. 3's restart.

- Published: 2026-05-27T17:15:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605270241.aspx
- anchor: #n574251
- Companies mentioned: 台電

The Nuclear Safety Commission conducted an on-site inspection and substantive review of Nuclear Plant No. 3's restart plan.

## Yunlin sees 3 drug-driving crashes in 5 months, leaving 6 injured; police step up enforcement.

- Published: 2026-05-27T17:15:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202605270240.aspx
- anchor: #n574245

News on stepped-up enforcement against drug-impaired driving in Yunlin Prefecture.

## Taiwanese Hokkien-dubbed version of Frieren: Beyond Journey's End released, with an option to switch among 3 languages.

- Published: 2026-05-27T17:13:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202605270239.aspx
- anchor: #n574246
- Companies mentioned: 公視+

News about streaming a Taiwanese Hokkien version of the anime Frieren: Beyond Journey's End.

## No consensus in initial review of Future Account Act draft; entire bill sent to party caucus negotiations without review.

- Published: 2026-05-27T17:10:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605270238.aspx
- anchor: #n574247

News that deliberations on the Future Account Act draft have stalled and it has been sent to party caucus negotiations.

## Fu Jen Catholic University and the University of Canberra sign sister-school agreement, expanding bilateral higher education cooperation.

- Published: 2026-05-27T17:08:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202605270237.aspx
- anchor: #n574248
- Companies mentioned: 輔仁大學、坎培拉大學

輔仁大學 and 坎培拉大學 signed a sister-school agreement to promote bilateral higher education cooperation.

## ASEAN Finance / May 27, 2026 ASEAN News Brief.

- Published: 2026-05-27T17:08:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605273003.aspx
- anchor: #n574243

Financial news briefs from Southeast Asian countries, covering energy, manufacturing, infrastructure and the job market.

## DPP national congress to be held on 719; Lai Ching-te orders party to strive for victory at year-end.

- Published: 2026-05-27T17:05:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605270235.aspx
- anchor: #n574250

DPP national congress set for July 19; Lai Ching-te orders preparations for the year-end election.

## Taiwan dollar rises 3.1 fen to close at 31.42.

- Published: 2026-05-27T17:05:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605270236.aspx
- anchor: #n574249

The Taiwan dollar rose 3.1 fen against the US dollar to close at 31.42.

## Foreign media: China is delaying Airbus deliveries to pressure Europe to certify the C919 passenger jet.

- Published: 2026-05-27T17:04:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202605273002.aspx
- anchor: #n574244
- Companies mentioned: Airbus、COMAC、Boeing

China is suspected of delaying Airbus aircraft deliveries in a bid to secure European certification for the C919.

## Seoul overpass collapse kills 3 and injures 3; experts question why workers were allowed in despite subsidence.

- Published: 2026-05-27T17:04:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605270232.aspx
- anchor: #n574242

Collapse at Seoul overpass demolition site highlights shortcomings in safety management.

## Taiwan Futures Exchange proposes system improvements to safeguard trading in high-priced stock futures and ETF options.

- Published: 2026-05-27T17:04:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605270233.aspx
- anchor: #n574241
- Companies mentioned: Taiwan Futures Exchange、TSMC、Delta Electronics

Taiwan Futures Exchange optimizes rules for stock futures and ETF futures to improve trading efficiency and risk management.

## Police and prosecutors dismantle an upstream and downstream drug supply chain; Chiayi prosecutors indict 7.

- Published: 2026-05-27T17:04:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202605270234.aspx
- anchor: #n574240

Large-scale drug trafficking organization busted in Chiayi; 7 people indicted.

## Party and government figures: Growth allowance is a policy path that expands gradually, not plagiarism.

- Published: 2026-05-27T17:02:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605270230.aspx
- anchor: #n574239

Lai Ching-te government promotes a growth allowance for ages 0 to 18; party and government figures stress policy continuity.

## Burkina Faso's military government arrests prominent cleric, sparking street protests.

- Published: 2026-05-27T17:02:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605270231.aspx
- anchor: #n574237

Arrest of prominent cleric by Burkina Faso's military government sparks protests.

## Youngest son of former Tainan Deputy Mayor Yan Chunzuo defrauded more than 100 million; second-instance court changes sentence to probation, making it final.

- Published: 2026-05-27T16:59:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202605270229.aspx
- anchor: #n574238

Yan Dajun, son of a former Tainan deputy mayor, receives a suspended sentence in a fraud case on appeal.

## Tourists and hikers increasingly use the Happy Bus in Haiduan, Taitung, crowding out local residents.

- Published: 2026-05-27T16:59:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605270228.aspx
- anchor: #n574236

Tourists crowd local residents off the Happy Bus in Haiduan, Taitung; county considers a whitelist system.

## Man rides motorcycle after using 4 types of drugs; Pingtung prosecutors' detention request approved.

- Published: 2026-05-27T16:49:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202605270227.aspx
- anchor: #n574234

Pingtung man drove under the influence of 4 types of drugs; prosecutors' request for detention was approved.

## Remembering Yin Yan-liang, National Science and Technology Museum recalls 10 years of science outreach with the Tang Prize.

- Published: 2026-05-27T16:41:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605270226.aspx
- anchor: #n574235
- Companies mentioned: 潤泰集團、唐獎教育基金會、國立科學工藝博物館

National Science and Technology Museum mourns Tang Prize founder Yin Yan-liang and looks back on 10 years of science outreach collaboration.

## Peng Jinlong: Taiwan now has an international-level capital market and needs more diverse products and services.

- Published: 2026-05-27T16:40:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605270224.aspx
- anchor: #n574233
- Companies mentioned: 台湾证券交易所、柜买中心

Financial Supervisory Commission Chair Peng Jinlong stresses the internationalization of Taiwan's capital market and sees potential in the warrant market.

## Huang Renxun says Taiwan needs more electricity; economics minister says supply will be secure through 2034.

- Published: 2026-05-27T16:40:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605270225.aspx
- anchor: #n574232
- Companies mentioned: NVIDIA、台积电、美光、台电

Ministry of Economic Affairs responds to Nvidia's power demand, stresses stable supply and urges early planning.

## Bloomberg: 3 Taiwanese smuggle Nvidia AI chips to China, using Japan as a transit point.

- Published: 2026-05-27T16:38:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ait/202605273001.aspx
- anchor: #n574231
- Companies mentioned: NVIDIA、Supermicro

Taiwan prosecutors bust a case involving AI server smuggling to China via Japan.

## Pharmacists and dentists promote the 221 toothbrushing principle, striving for healthy aging under the “8020” goal.

- Published: 2026-05-27T16:36:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202605270223.aspx
- anchor: #n574229
- Companies mentioned: 药师公会全联会、牙医师公会全联会

Pharmacists and dentists team up to promote oral health principles and strive for healthy aging.

## Survey: Elementary and junior high students rely on PE classes for exercise and have not formed a regular habit.

- Published: 2026-05-27T16:35:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202605270222.aspx
- anchor: #n574230
- Companies mentioned: 金车文教基金会、中华民国匹克球总会

Survey finds Taiwan students rely on PE classes for exercise, while efforts to promote pickleball face limits.

## Taichung City police post names of 16 repeat drug-driving offenders on Facebook; 665 cases cited in nearly 5 months.

- Published: 2026-05-27T16:34:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605270220.aspx
- anchor: #n574227

Taichung City police publish a list of repeat drug-driving offenders and step up enforcement.

## Severe CPU shortage; Chen Chun-sheng says more chipmakers joining the market could help ease the problem.

- Published: 2026-05-27T16:34:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605270221.aspx
- anchor: #n574225
- Companies mentioned: 宏碁、超微、英特爾、聯發科、高通、Google

宏碁董事長陳俊聖談PC缺料與AI產業發展。

## Tochigi, Japan, robbery-murder case: suspected mastermind flees to China, then heads to Southeast Asia.

- Published: 2026-05-27T16:33:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605270219.aspx
- anchor: #n574226

Mastermind in Japan's Tochigi Prefecture robbery-murder case flees overseas; police issue arrest warrant.

## Councilor says AI travel customer service is difficult to use; Hualien County government pledges improvements.

- Published: 2026-05-27T16:31:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605270218.aspx
- anchor: #n574228

Hualien County's AI travel customer service system faces questions from councilors over its effectiveness and procurement rationale.

## 竹檢偵辦竹縣府土資場涉賄案 4人遭聲押禁見

- Published: 2026-05-27T16:26:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202605270217.aspx
- anchor: #n574224

Hsinchu District Prosecutors Office seeks detention for 4 individuals in a bribery case involving Hsinchu County Government officials.

## New Taipei City Cultural Affairs Bureau: Ma Ying-jeou Foundation donation controversy should be clarified by its board.

- Published: 2026-05-27T16:21:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605270216.aspx
- anchor: #n574223
- Companies mentioned: Ma Ying-jeou Foundation

New Taipei City Cultural Affairs Bureau says the Ma Ying-jeou Foundation's donation issues should be clarified by its board.

## Free nutritious school lunches; Hou You-yi: 1,500-yuan increase in guidance fees for homeroom teachers.

- Published: 2026-05-27T16:19:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605270215.aspx
- anchor: #n574219

New Taipei City introduces free nutritious school lunches; Hou You-yi announces supporting measures, including higher teacher guidance fees and reduced class hours.

## 台塑水科 and Ecolab form strategic partnership to help upgrade industrial water treatment in Taiwan.

- Published: 2026-05-27T16:14:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605270213.aspx
- anchor: #n574221
- Companies mentioned: Formosa Water Technology、Ecolab、Formosa Biomedical

Formosa Water Technology and Ecolab form a strategic partnership to upgrade industrial water treatment in Taiwan.

## China’s Liaoning spotted in the western Pacific; Japan on alert over Chinese military movements

- Published: 2026-05-27T16:14:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605270214.aspx
- anchor: #n574220

A Chinese naval task force led by the Liaoning and an amphibious assault ship entered the western Pacific, with Japan’s Defense Ministry continuing to monitor the situation.

## No need to wait for a non-prosecution order to clear a flagged bank account; victims of malicious fraud-related misuse can apply to have the flag lifted

- Published: 2026-05-27T16:12:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202605270212.aspx
- anchor: #n574222

The Criminal Investigation Bureau says bank accounts flagged as “warning accounts” after malicious small transfers can be cleared without waiting for a non-prosecution order.

## 三 major institutional investors post net buying of NT$30.764 billion in Taiwan stocks

- Published: 2026-05-27T16:12:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605270209.aspx
- anchor: #n574218

Taiwan stocks surged 731 points, with 三 major institutional investors posting combined net buying of NT$30.764 billion.

## Temperatures hit 39.8 degrees in Tainan’s Yujing and topped 38 degrees in Greater Taipei; 19 counties and cities issue heat alerts

- Published: 2026-05-27T16:12:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202605270210.aspx
- anchor: #n574217

Hot weather is gripping Taiwan, with temperatures reaching 39.8 degrees in Yujing, Tainan.

## Chiayi County YouBike expands to Xingang and Dalin, with 10 stations opening on 5/29

- Published: 2026-05-27T16:12:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605270211.aspx
- anchor: #n574216
- Companies mentioned: YouBike

Chiayi County’s YouBike service is expanding to Xingang and Dalin, adding 10 stations.

## 馬英九基金會風波 金溥聰：馬英九會決定是否提告

- Published: 2026-05-27T16:08:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605270207.aspx
- anchor: #n574214
- Companies mentioned: 馬英九基金會

A former employee of the 馬英九基金會 is embroiled in a financial discipline controversy; King Pu-tsung says Ma Ying-jeou will decide whether to file a lawsuit.

## Kaohsiung’s “Summer Fresh Market Festival” opens, with 5 major events promoting agricultural products

- Published: 2026-05-27T16:08:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605270208.aspx
- anchor: #n574213
- Companies mentioned: 高雄市農業局

Kaohsiung is promoting the “Summer Fresh Market Festival,” bringing together 5 major agricultural events to boost tourism and agricultural sales.

## Blue-chip stocks lead Taiwan shares to record highs in price and volume; index gains 731 points to close at 44,256

- Published: 2026-05-27T16:06:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605270206.aspx
- anchor: #n574215
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、聯發科、台達電、聯電、鴻海

Taiwan stocks hit a record high, with trading volume exceeding NT$1.55 trillion as the AI theme continues to gain momentum.

## Overview of new population strategy’s family-friendly workplace measures: maternity leave extended to 12 weeks, with subsidies for substitute workers

- Published: 2026-05-27T16:03:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605270205.aspx
- anchor: #n574208

The government is promoting family-friendly workplace policies, extending leave and subsidizing companies’ costs for substitute workers to ease the burden on families raising children.

## Market concerns over recent rally’s overheating as Nikkei gives back gains to end nearly flat

- Published: 2026-05-27T16:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605270204.aspx
- anchor: #n574209

The Nikkei hit a record high during the session before giving back gains to finish slightly higher, as markets voiced concern over overheating.

## Paramount’s bid to acquire 華納兄弟探索 set for possible clearance by US antitrust authorities

- Published: 2026-05-27T15:58:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605270202.aspx
- anchor: #n574211
- Companies mentioned: 派拉蒙天舞、華納兄弟探索

派拉蒙天舞 plans to acquire 華納兄弟探索 for $110 billion, with the US Justice Department poised to approve the deal.

## Growth allowance totals 1.08 million from ages 0 to 18; coming-of-age benefit guaranteed at 360,000

- Published: 2026-05-27T15:58:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605270203.aspx
- anchor: #n574210

The Lai Ching-te government has introduced a new population strategy with 18 measures, including growth allowances, childcare subsidies and increased education funding, backed by a total budget of NT$380 billion.

## Chemical tank explodes inside Washington state paper mill, killing 1 and injuring 9; cause still under investigation

- Published: 2026-05-27T15:57:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605270201.aspx
- anchor: #n574212
- Companies mentioned: Nippon Dynawave Packaging、Nippon Paper Industries、Weyerhaeuser

An explosion inside a chemical tank at a paper mill in Washington state killed 1 person and injured 9.

## South Korea detains Chinese man found at sea, reportedly prominent dissident Dong Guangping

- Published: 2026-05-27T15:57:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605270200.aspx
- anchor: #n574207

South Korea has detained a man suspected of being Chinese dissident Dong Guangping, and an investigation is underway.

## Cosmetics GMP rules take full effect in July; violators face fines of up to 5 million

- Published: 2026-05-27T15:53:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202605270199.aspx
- anchor: #n574205

Taiwan’s Food and Drug Administration will make GMP mandatory for cosmetics manufacturing starting July 1, with fines of up to $5 million for violations.

## Pingtung to subsidize health insurance premiums for residents aged 65 and older starting in 116年

- Published: 2026-05-27T15:48:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605270198.aspx
- anchor: #n574206
- Companies mentioned: 屏東義大醫院

Pingtung County is implementing a health insurance premium subsidy policy for older residents as part of its all-ages care program.

## Commemorative book set for 大濛 goes on sale, featuring rare production stills and hand-drawn art drafts

- Published: 2026-05-27T15:46:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202605270197.aspx
- anchor: #n574202
- Companies mentioned: 新經典文化、Netflix

A commemorative book set for the film 大濛 has gone on sale, with related events also being held.

## Law amendments to reward additional floor area and encourage free corporate donations aim to provide 76,000 marriage and family housing units by 117年

- Published: 2026-05-27T15:45:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605270196.aspx
- anchor: #n574203

The government is boosting the supply of housing for couples and families as part of its efforts to address the declining birthrate, aiming for 76,000 units by 2028.

## Soaring fuel prices and falling demand prompt 印度航空 to cut domestic flights

- Published: 2026-05-27T15:43:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605270195.aspx
- anchor: #n574204
- Companies mentioned: 印度航空、靛藍航空

Surging fuel prices amid the Middle East conflict have prompted 印度航空 to reduce domestic flights to address losses.

## Innolux: Display technology as a platform to accelerate integration with semiconductors and the Internet of Things

- Published: 2026-05-27T15:42:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605270194.aspx
- anchor: #n574200
- Companies mentioned: 群創光電

群創光電 announced a shift toward advanced packaging at its shareholders’ meeting, leveraging FOPLP technology to target AI and automotive markets.

## Taiwan tilapia exports fall; Fisheries Agency says US, the largest market, has ample inventories

- Published: 2026-05-27T15:41:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202605270193.aspx
- anchor: #n574201
- Companies mentioned: 統一集團、聖德科斯

Exports of Taiwan tilapia have declined amid excess inventories in the US, prompting the Fisheries Agency to recommend a shift in direction.

## Economy Ministry’s 4 new measures to accelerate startup growth aim to attract 20 billion in investment by 2030

- Published: 2026-05-27T15:39:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605270192.aspx
- anchor: #n574199
- Companies mentioned: 通寶半導體、鑫蘊林科、璿元科技、輝達、安謀

The Ministry of Economic Affairs has launched 4 measures to invest in startups, targeting 20 billion yuan in investment by 2030.

## Only 50 meters of the 1-kilometer-long Living Water Lake open to the public; Taitung councilor urges more flexible use

- Published: 2026-05-27T15:35:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605270191.aspx
- anchor: #n574194

A Taitung County councilor has proposed expanding public access to Living Water Lake and introducing self-management.

## Long-term neglect of multiple sclerosis can lead to disability; doctors urge early treatment to lower risk

- Published: 2026-05-27T15:32:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202605270190.aspx
- anchor: #n574195

The Taiwan Neuroimmunology Society is raising awareness about the importance of early diagnosis and treatment of multiple sclerosis.

## Former borough chief Chu Hsueh-chang charged after shoving prison cellmate to death

- Published: 2026-05-27T15:27:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202605270189.aspx
- anchor: #n574196

Former borough chief Chu Hsueh-chang was charged after shoving a cellmate to death in prison.

## Keelung sees 8 drug-impaired driving cases and 2 deaths in 5 months; police chief says drivers are like missiles out of control

- Published: 2026-05-27T15:26:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202605270187.aspx
- anchor: #n574198

Drug-impaired driving is on the rise in Keelung, prompting police to step up AI-assisted enforcement and consider tougher penalties.

## New Taipei puts 423 public properties to use for social housing and public childcare, saving 53.5 billion over 8 years

- Published: 2026-05-27T15:26:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605270188.aspx
- anchor: #n574197

New Taipei City has saved 53.5 billion over 8 years by making better use of public assets, and will invest the savings in social housing and public childcare.

## President says new population strategy is a comprehensive plan first proposed during his campaign

- Published: 2026-05-27T15:25:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605270186.aspx
- anchor: #n574193

President Lai Ching-te announced a new population strategy with a budget of NT$380 billion.

## 程泰 and 亞崴 team up with 新代 to target smart manufacturing and robotics

- Published: 2026-05-27T15:20:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605270185.aspx
- anchor: #n574192
- Companies mentioned: 程泰、亞崴、新代科技

程泰 Group and 新代科技 are deepening their cooperation to target the smart manufacturing market.

## Ebola precautions tightened; travel advisory raised to warning level, screening required on arrival

- Published: 2026-05-27T15:19:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202605270184.aspx
- anchor: #n574190

Taiwan’s CDC has raised its Ebola alert level for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda to Level 3.

## Japanese man sentenced to 1 year in prison for secretly filming women under their skirts in Taiwan on 3 occasions; ruling final on appeal

- Published: 2026-05-27T15:18:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202605270183.aspx
- anchor: #n574191

A Japanese national has received a final 1-year prison sentence for secretly filming up women’s skirts in Taiwan.

## Japan’s upper house approves creation of National Intelligence Council; Takaichi calls it first step in intelligence reform

- Published: 2026-05-27T15:14:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605270182.aspx
- anchor: #n574187

Japan’s House of Councillors passed a bill to establish a National Intelligence Council, strengthening intelligence coordination and reform.

## Chroma shareholders approve dividend of NT$15.3 per share; expansion planned to meet AI demand

- Published: 2026-05-27T15:11:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605270181.aspx
- anchor: #n574188
- Companies mentioned: 中華精測

中華精測 shareholders approved a dividend of NT$15.3 per share and launched a 三-plant expansion plan to meet AI demand.

## Hotai Motor shareholders approve dividend of NT$20 per share; aim to extend small-car sales streak to 25 consecutive years

- Published: 2026-05-27T15:10:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605270180.aspx
- anchor: #n574189
- Companies mentioned: 和泰自動車

和泰自動車 shareholders approved a dividend of 20 yuan per share and aim to extend their small-car sales lead to 25 consecutive years.

## Cheng Li-wun: Why are Taiwanese businesspeople branded as pro-China for donating to foundations they support?

- Published: 2026-05-27T15:09:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605270178.aspx
- anchor: #n574182
- Companies mentioned: 馬英九基金會

Cheng Li-wun criticized the political labeling of Taiwanese businesspeople, deepening her rift with the Overseas Community Affairs Council.

## Kaohsiung man charged with setting family home on fire after arguing with mother over inheritance

- Published: 2026-05-27T15:09:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202605270179.aspx
- anchor: #n574181

A son has been charged with setting fire to his family home in Kaohsiung over an inheritance dispute.

## TSMC Chairman C.C. Wei addresses employee concerns over bonuses, with this year’s payouts expected to rise by more than 30%

- Published: 2026-05-27T15:07:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605270177.aspx
- anchor: #n574183
- Companies mentioned: TSMC

TSMC Chairman addresses bonus concerns, promising growth.

## Kaohsiung apartment building exterior wall repair subsidies: applications accepted through Dec. 2

- Published: 2026-05-27T15:06:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605270176.aspx
- anchor: #n574184

Kaohsiung City offers subsidies for exterior wall repairs to old buildings.

## Taiwan stocks surge 731 points to a record high, with turnover hitting a new record of 1.55 trillion yuan

- Published: 2026-05-27T15:05:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605270175.aspx
- anchor: #n574185
- Companies mentioned: 聯發科、台積電、聯電、華邦電、群創

Taiwan stocks hit a record high, with turnover reaching a record 1.55 trillion yuan.

## US ‘Southern Spear’ operation kills 1 more; death toll reaches 193

- Published: 2026-05-27T15:04:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605270174.aspx
- anchor: #n574186

US military strikes a drug-smuggling boat in the eastern Pacific, leaving 1 dead and sparking human rights controversy.

## Man driving under the influence of drugs crashes into 10 cars in Taipei; no injuries reported, drugs seized and case referred to prosecutors

- Published: 2026-05-27T15:03:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202605270173.aspx
- anchor: #n574178

A multiple-vehicle rear-end collision caused by drug-impaired driving occurred in Taipei.