# AI News 180m Report｜2026-06-01 15:00–18:00 JST｜Page 6 of 6

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 459 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 93 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## At Taipei computer show, 鴻海 showcases AI infrastructure robots and space data centers

- Published: 2026-06-01T16:21:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606010175.aspx
- anchor: #n597736
- Companies mentioned: 鴻海、Bull、NVIDIA、Intel、AMD、Ramon.Space

鴻海 unveiled a comprehensive technology portfolio spanning AI infrastructure to robotics at COMPUTEX 2026.

## Cho Jung-tai: August natural gas shipping schedule completed; winter procurement planning brought forward

- Published: 2026-06-01T16:19:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606010174.aspx
- anchor: #n597546
- Companies mentioned: 中油、台塑

The Executive Yuan announced measures to stabilize prices and ensure energy supplies amid the situation in the Middle East.

## Following 800VDC, 台達電's Chang Hsun-hai says solid-state transformers set for a boom next year

- Published: 2026-06-01T16:16:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606010173.aspx
- anchor: #n597547
- Companies mentioned: 台達電、NVIDIA

台達電 forecasts market growth for solid-state transformers used in AI data centers next year.

## Labor Ministry: Zero-fee policy for migrant workers applies only to manufacturing and fishing, not domestic care

- Published: 2026-06-01T16:15:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606010172.aspx
- anchor: #n597548

The Labor Ministry clarified the scope of the zero-fee policy for migrant workers and stressed that domestic care workers are not covered.

## East Asia Democracy Forum discusses political polarization; Han Kuo-yu urges continued dialogue and seeking common ground while respecting differences

- Published: 2026-06-01T16:15:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606010170.aspx
- anchor: #n597543
- Companies mentioned: 臺灣民主基金會、公元兩千論壇基金會、亞洲民主網絡、美國國家民主基金會、5.18紀念基金會

The 2026 East Asia Democracy Forum convened in Taipei, focusing on building consensus to counter social polarization.

## Hsinchu County dragon boat race takes place on the 19th, bringing a Dragon Boat Festival cultural carnival

- Published: 2026-06-01T16:15:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606010171.aspx
- anchor: #n597542
- Companies mentioned: 新竹縣政府

Hsinchu County is holding the 2026 County Magistrate's Cup Dragon Boat Race, combining technology and culture to create a carnival.

## 男子毒駕逆向停車拒檢撞傷員警 屏檢聲押獲准

- Published: 2026-06-01T16:11:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606010169.aspx
- anchor: #n597544

A man under the influence of drugs refused to stop at a checkpoint and injured a police officer; he was detained.

## China’s first 5-year urban renewal plan to double renovations of dilapidated homes and stabilize housing market

- Published: 2026-06-01T16:10:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202606010168.aspx
- anchor: #n597545
- Companies mentioned: 中指研究院

China unveils its Fifteenth Five-Year urban renewal plan, doubling renovations of aging homes.

## Jensen Huang showcases humanoid robot video; claw machines on Taipei streets featured in global broadcast

- Published: 2026-06-01T16:10:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606010167.aspx
- anchor: #n597352
- Companies mentioned: NVIDIA、Microsoft

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang presented AI-driven humanoid robot advancements and new PC platforms at GTC Taipei, using Taipei's cityscape to highlight technological integration and Taiwan's manufacturing importance.

## Hou You-yi: New Taipei’s Senior Citizen Love Card to include 300 points for consumer spending in 116

- Published: 2026-06-01T16:09:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606010166.aspx
- anchor: #n597351
- Companies mentioned: 悠遊卡公司

New Taipei’s Senior Citizen Love Card expands its points and range of use.

## Three major institutional investors net-buy NT$36.74 billion in Taiwan stocks

- Published: 2026-06-01T16:07:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606010165.aspx
- anchor: #n597353

Taiwan stocks rose sharply, with three major institutional investors recording a combined net purchase of NT$36.74 billion.

## Cheng Li-wun plans to depart for visit to US; Lu Hsiu-yen offers best wishes

- Published: 2026-06-01T16:03:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606010164.aspx
- anchor: #n597350
- Companies mentioned: 戰略暨國際研究中心 (CSIS)

KMT Chair Cheng Li-wun is set to depart for a visit to the US. Taichung Mayor Lu Hsiu-yen and Legislative Yuan Deputy Speaker Chiang Chi-chen offered their best wishes and positive assessments, stressing the importance of dialogue and conveying Taiwan’s diverse voices.

## Applications open for Taoyuan airport noise subsidies; 55,000 households eligible for up to NT$60,000

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:59:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606010163.aspx
- anchor: #n597167

Taoyuan’s Environmental Protection Bureau has launched aviation noise subsidies, offering up to NT$60,000, with 55,000 households expected to benefit.

## AI boom lifts market value as SoftBank overtakes Toyota to become Japan’s top company

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:56:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606010162.aspx
- anchor: #n597168
- Companies mentioned: SoftBank、Toyota、OpenAI、Kioxia、MUFG

SoftBank Group has surpassed Toyota in market value to become Japan’s most valuable company, largely thanks to its AI industry strategy and an influx of global capital.

## AI optimism fails to offset worries over delayed US-Iran talks; Japanese stocks close mixed

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:46:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606010161.aspx
- anchor: #n596981
- Companies mentioned: Samsung Electronics

The Nikkei average rose while the Tokyo Stock Exchange fell. South Korea’s market hit a record high on semiconductor demand.

## 國中男生公費打HPV疫苗週年 接種率突破8成

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:44:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606010160.aspx
- anchor: #n596982

HPV vaccination rate among junior high school boys tops 80%; prevention awareness efforts for both sexes to be strengthened.

## 中華電信 restores coastal forests in Pingtung; Tai Tzu-ying plants trees as sustainability ambassador

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:43:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606010158.aspx
- anchor: #n596978
- Companies mentioned: 中華電信

中華電信 restores coastal forests in Pingtung; Tai Tzu-ying plants trees as an ambassador.

## Malaysia’s new social media rules bar children under 16 from registering accounts

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:43:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606010159.aspx
- anchor: #n596977
- Companies mentioned: Facebook、Instagram、TikTok、YouTube

Malaysia has introduced new rules banning social media use by those under 16 and requiring age verification and content management.

## Military academy student indicted for demanding nude photos from underage girl

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:40:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606013001.aspx
- anchor: #n596980

Military school student indicted for demanding nude photos from an underage girl.

## National Highway Police and Wanhua Police make successive drug-driving arrests; detention of 2 suspects approved

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:40:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606010157.aspx
- anchor: #n596979

Two people accused of drug-impaired driving were detained. Authorities stressed the need for tougher penalties.

## Retirement and compensation fund earns NT$225.2 billion in first 4 months, a record; return reaches 17.88%

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:39:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606010156.aspx
- anchor: #n596770

The Retirement and Compensation Fund posted strong performance, with record returns in the first 4 months, demonstrating the effectiveness of its management strategy.

## PC stocks power Taiwan shares up 604.97 points to above 45,000, setting another closing high

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:38:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606010155.aspx
- anchor: #n596780
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、台達電、鴻海、聯發科、戴爾、宏碁、華碩、緯創、廣達、南亞科、華邦電、群聯、力積電、輝達

Taiwan stocks hit a record closing high, driven by AI and PC shares. Trading volume increased as optimism over AI-related stocks persisted.

## Taishin Shin Kong Financial Holding backs Taiwan sports; Wu Dong-liang attends pro baseball game

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:33:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606010154.aspx
- anchor: #n596781
- Companies mentioned: 台新新光金控、味全龍

台新新光金控 expands its sponsorship of the 味全龍 professional baseball team and holds a themed week. Chairman Wu Dong-liang attended in person to show support, underscoring the company’s long-term commitment to sports development.

## Malaysia celebrates Vesak Day with float parade showcasing religious harmony

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:33:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606010152.aspx
- anchor: #n596768
- Companies mentioned: 佛光山東禪寺

Malaysia held a Vesak Day float parade, showcasing religious harmony and social unity.

## Tsai Ing-wen offers wishes at Taipei First Girls High School graduation, urging graduates to move forward with courage and not rush to define themselves

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:33:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606010153.aspx
- anchor: #n596763

Tsai Ing-wen attended the graduation ceremony at Taipei First Girls High School, urging students to stay curious and courageous as they explore their paths in life.

## DPP says coordination of Tai-Flow case may constitute judicial interference; Niu Xuting: No business ties

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:31:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606010151.aspx
- anchor: #n596713
- Companies mentioned: 太流公司

KMT Legislator Niu Xuting, questioned by the DPP over alleged judicial interference in coordinating the Tai-Flow case, denied the accusation and said he was only serving constituents.

## Wanted suspect caught drug-driving, drugs found; Keelung prosecutors win preventive detention request

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:29:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606010149.aspx
- anchor: #n596726
- Companies mentioned: 基隆地檢署、基隆地方法院

A wanted drug offender was stopped while driving under the influence of drugs; prosecutors' request for preventive detention was granted.

## 聯發科 joins 輝達 to launch RTX Spark and enter the Windows market

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:29:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606010150.aspx
- anchor: #n596719
- Companies mentioned: 聯發科、輝達

聯發科 and 輝達 join forces to launch RTX Spark and enter the Windows PC market.

## Powell hits back forcefully before leaving office, defending Fed independence against Trump

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:25:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606010147.aspx
- anchor: #n596741
- Companies mentioned: Federal Reserve

Powell defended the Fed's independence and pushed back against political interference by the Trump administration.

## Construction begins on new Taoyuan Police Canine Unit headquarters; completion and opening scheduled for June 116

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:25:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606010148.aspx
- anchor: #n596738
- Companies mentioned: 桃園市警局

Construction begins on new Taoyuan Police Canine Unit headquarters, scheduled to open next June.

## Dwarf sperm whale strays into Penghu and becomes stranded; Agriculture and Fisheries Bureau helps return it to the wild

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:24:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606010146.aspx
- anchor: #n596751

A stranded dwarf sperm whale was found in Xiyu, Penghu, and successfully returned to the wild with help from the Agriculture and Fisheries Bureau and Coast Guard Administration.

## Middle East conflict remains uncertain; CPC estimates high oil prices will persist into next year

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:18:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606010144.aspx
- anchor: #n596481
- Companies mentioned: 台湾中油

Outlook for energy price increases amid the Middle East situation and CPC's response measures.

## Man fleeing drug-driving pursuit strikes and kills woman; Changhua prosecutors indict him on murder charge

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:18:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606010145.aspx
- anchor: #n596480

In Changhua County, a man under the influence of drugs struck and killed a woman while being pursued by police and was indicted on a murder charge.

## June electronics and financial futures both rise

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:17:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606010143.aspx
- anchor: #n596482

Results of futures trading on the Taipei stock market.

## Marine navigation aids management system goes live today

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:14:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606010142.aspx
- anchor: #n596228
- Companies mentioned: 交通部航港局

交通部航港局 launches a navigation aids management system to better integrate maritime safety information.

## June Taiwan stock index futures rise 720 points

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:12:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606010141.aspx
- anchor: #n596229
- Companies mentioned: 台灣期貨交易所

Taipei stocks rose sharply, with futures also tracking higher to hit a record.

## 新北里長收錢助廠商倒廢瀝青 判刑1年半獲緩刑

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:10:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606010140.aspx
- anchor: #n596223
- Companies mentioned: 立向營造

New Taipei village chief sentenced for illegal waste dumping.

## Transportation Ministry plans tougher penalties for drug-driving, with licenses revoked outright for drug users

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:07:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606010139.aspx
- anchor: #n596224

The Transportation Ministry plans to amend the law to impose tougher penalties for drug-driving, revoke licenses and restrict retaking the test.

## DPP announces candidates for township and city chief races in Chiayi County; Lucao Township chief gives up reelection bid

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:06:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606010138.aspx
- anchor: #n596225
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨嘉義縣黨部

The DPP announced its candidates for township and city chief races in Chiayi County; Lucao Township Chief Yan Peiyu will not seek reelection.

## Gravel truck crashes into guardrail on National Highway 3, spilling gravel; 3 vehicles affected and 5 people taken to hospital

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:03:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606010137.aspx
- anchor: #n596226
- Companies mentioned: 國道公路警察局

A gravel truck suffered a tire blowout and crashed on National Highway 3, leaving 5 people injured and taken to hospital.

## Education Ministry considers saliva screening to strengthen school prevention of zombie vape drug use

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:02:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606010136.aspx
- anchor: #n596227
- Companies mentioned: 教育部

教育部 is considering introducing saliva screening to strengthen prevention of emerging drugs on campus.

## AI stocks heat up; Taiwan stocks rise 604 points to close at 45337, setting another record

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:01:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606010134.aspx
- anchor: #n596030
- Companies mentioned: NVIDIA、TSMC、Delta Electronics、Foxconn、MediaTek

AI-related stocks led the market after a speech by NVIDIA's CEO, pushing Taiwan's benchmark index to a record high.

## US media: US did not criticize China at Shangri-La Dialogue; countries can judge for themselves

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:01:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606010135.aspx
- anchor: #n596029

The US softened its stance toward China at the Shangri-La Dialogue, leaving Asian countries worried about a decline in US engagement.

## Iran claims retaliation against US military bases; air-defense alarms sound in Kuwait

- Published: 2026-06-01T14:59:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606010133.aspx
- anchor: #n596027

Military clashes between the US and Iran intensified, triggering air-defense alarms in Kuwait.

## Legislator urges law change to regulate motorcycles occupying parking spaces; Hsinchu City: Inspections to be stepped up

- Published: 2026-06-01T14:58:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606010132.aspx
- anchor: #n596028

The problem of abandoned motorcycles occupying parking spaces has emerged in Hsinchu City, and the city says it will strengthen enforcement.

## Coast Guard: Chinese coast guard vessel outside restricted waters; Changbin sails alongside to monitor

- Published: 2026-06-01T14:50:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606010130.aspx
- anchor: #n595843

Chinese coast guard vessels are operating in waters southeast of Taiwan, and the Coast Guard is closely monitoring them.

## Taiwan stocks rise 604.97 points

- Published: 2026-06-01T14:50:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606010131.aspx
- anchor: #n595842
- Companies mentioned: 力積電、友達、群創、華邦電、漢康-KY、泰金寶-DR、圓剛、良得電、晨訊科-DR、睿生光電、鴻勁、嘉晶、東陽、敬鵬

Taiwan stocks surge 604 points, with trading volume topping the trillion mark

## Returns to the Legislative Yuan for the first time in nearly 6 years; Vystrčil: Taiwan-Czech friendship genuinely transcends party lines

- Published: 2026-06-01T14:49:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606010128.aspx
- anchor: #n595845

Czech Senate President Vystrčil leads delegation to Taiwan to deepen bilateral ties between Taiwan and the Czech Republic.

## Second phase of Kaohsiung building greening subsidies gets underway; grants of up to NT$800,000

- Published: 2026-06-01T14:49:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606010129.aspx
- anchor: #n595844

Kaohsiung City is promoting a building greening subsidy program, offering grants of up to NT$800,000.

## Ministry of Health and Welfare's June measures: Foreign talent included in long-term care; more health insurance drugs for muscular dystrophy

- Published: 2026-06-01T14:49:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606010127.aspx
- anchor: #n595839

The Ministry of Health and Welfare's June measures include foreign talent in long-term care and expand health insurance drug coverage, easing the burden on rare disease patients.

## CPC bears the burden of stabilizing prices; Ministry of Economic Affairs hopes the Legislative Yuan will support the budget and funding replenishment plan

- Published: 2026-06-01T14:47:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606010125.aspx
- anchor: #n595841
- Companies mentioned: 中油 (CPC)

CPC marks its 80th anniversary, cites financial burden amid soaring energy prices and seeks budget support from the Legislative Yuan.

## Kaohsiung establishes sister-city ties with Pima County and Tucson in the United States and signs education MOU

- Published: 2026-06-01T14:47:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606010126.aspx
- anchor: #n595840

Kaohsiung City establishes sister-city ties with Pima County and Tucson in the United States and signs an education MOU to strengthen cooperation in technology and education.