# AI News 180m Report｜2026-06-01 18:00–21:00 JST｜Page 3 of 3 One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 162 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 73 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link. ## AI stocks offset concerns over U.S.-Iran talks, and Japanese and South Korean stocks close at record highs. - Published: 2026-06-01T19:12:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606010260.aspx - anchor: #n602469 Strength in AI stocks helped Japanese and South Korean markets reach record highs. ## The Brothers face the Lions at Taipei Dome on the 2nd; Felix starts against his former team. - Published: 2026-06-01T19:12:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606010261.aspx - anchor: #n602468 - Companies mentioned: 中信兄弟、統一7-ELEVEn獅、味全龍、樂天桃猿 中信兄弟's Felix will start against his former team, the Uni-Lions. ## Mandarin Airlines' Kaohsiung-Hualien and Taichung-Hualien routes: Chen Dajun says applications to suspend flights are planned before July. - Published: 2026-06-01T19:10:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606010258.aspx - anchor: #n602334 - Companies mentioned: 華信航空 華信航空 is considering suspending its Kaohsiung-Hualien and Taichung-Hualien routes because of low passenger loads. ## Marcos and Rubio speak by phone, focusing on the South China Sea and the Luzon Economic Corridor. - Published: 2026-06-01T19:10:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606010259.aspx - anchor: #n602333 Senior U.S. and Philippine officials speak by phone, focusing on security in the South China Sea and cooperation on the Luzon Economic Corridor. ## The Yangmingshan National Park Marathon returns after 16 years, with registration opening on 6/2. - Published: 2026-06-01T19:07:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606010256.aspx - anchor: #n602336 - Companies mentioned: Mizuno、Red Bull The Yangmingshan National Park Marathon returns after 16 years and is set for Nov. 1. Organizers will strengthen environmentally friendly operations and regional cooperation. ## Tainan delegation heads to Seoul Food to promote local agricultural products internationally. - Published: 2026-06-01T19:07:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606010257.aspx - anchor: #n602335 The Tainan City Government led 8 businesses to Seoul Food to promote local agricultural products. ## A stone fish trap that served as a dowry 150 years ago: restoration of the Niuxin Bay stone fish trap begins and will last 60 days. - Published: 2026-06-01T19:04:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606010254.aspx - anchor: #n602338 Restoration work has begun on the historic Niuxin Bay stone fish trap in Xiyu Township, Penghu County. ## China enters flood season; officials warn that the 2026 flood-control outlook is severe and complex. - Published: 2026-06-01T19:04:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202606010255.aspx - anchor: #n602337 China's Ministry of Water Resources declared the start of the flood season nationwide and urged vigilance against flood risks. ## Nengli leads investment in an AI city brain; 鑫蘊林科 is featured on 輝達's GTC backdrop. - Published: 2026-06-01T19:03:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606010253.aspx - anchor: #n602331 - Companies mentioned: 能率集團、輝達、鑫蘊林科、佳能企業、禾蒼科技、AT&T、思科 鑫蘊林科 received a lead investment from Nengli and appeared at 輝達 GTC, targeting the smart-city AI market. ## 0050's assets top 2 trillion yuan, setting a new milestone for Taiwan ETFs. - Published: 2026-06-01T18:59:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606010252.aspx - anchor: #n602332 - Companies mentioned: 元大投信 Yuanta Taiwan 50 (0050) surpassed 2 trillion yuan in assets, setting a record for Taiwan-listed ETFs. ## Temperatures will be above average for 3 days; rain is expected from the 5th through next week. - Published: 2026-06-01T18:58:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606010251.aspx - anchor: #n602191 Rain is expected across Taiwan from the 5th through next week. No typhoon is expected to have an impact. ## 禾榮科 builds a new headquarters to expand its operations; WeiliDe integrates medical testing resources. - Published: 2026-06-01T18:57:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606010250.aspx - anchor: #n602192 - Companies mentioned: 禾榮科、漢民集團、威力德生醫 禾榮科 and WeiliDe Biomedical are each building or opening new headquarters to expand their medical technology and testing services. ## Man suspected of stealing cell tower cables arrested in Miaoli; police also uncover suspected drug-impaired driving. - Published: 2026-06-01T18:53:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606010249.aspx - anchor: #n602193 A man suspected of stealing cell tower cables was arrested in Miaoli County, and he is also suspected of driving under the influence of drugs. ## Singing became the starting point of Miao Keli's dream; music has strengthened the bond between father and daughter. - Published: 2026-06-01T18:52:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202606010247.aspx - anchor: #n602190 Actor Miao Keli spoke about family bonds through music and the origins of her career. ## Scholar: AI is redistributing opportunities, and children in remote areas must not miss the train. - Published: 2026-06-01T18:52:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606010248.aspx - anchor: #n602189 - Companies mentioned: 東海大學、國立台北教育大學、台灣師範大學 Calls are growing for equitable access to AI education and for AI to be introduced in remote-area schools. ## Yang Shuang-tzu discusses Taiwan's diverse facets: “Taiwanese sensibility” is a gateway for Koreans. - Published: 2026-06-01T18:43:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202606010246.aspx - anchor: #n602075 - Companies mentioned: 中央社 Writer Yang Shuang-tzu held a literary exchange in Seoul on the theme of “Taiwanese sensibility.” ## AIT Kaohsiung Branch Director Chang Tzu-lin bids farewell; Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-che says, “Tainan's soil sticks to you.” - Published: 2026-06-01T18:43:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606010245.aspx - anchor: #n602073 - Companies mentioned: 米国在台協会 (AIT) The director of AIT's Kaohsiung Branch paid a farewell visit to the Tainan mayor, reaffirming their friendly relationship. ## Taiwan and Poland sign a cybersecurity cooperation memorandum to jointly counter threats from abroad. - Published: 2026-06-01T18:41:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606010244.aspx - anchor: #n602074 Taiwan and Poland signed a cybersecurity cooperation memorandum, strengthening coordination on policy and technology. ## The Ministry of Digital Affairs seeks to prevent drug-impaired driving, requiring e-commerce platforms to strengthen screening for prohibited goods and remove listings. - Published: 2026-06-01T18:36:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606010243.aspx - anchor: #n601952 The Ministry of Digital Affairs is stepping up monitoring of illegal drug sales on e-commerce platforms. ## After marrying Zhou Yumin and stepping back from show business, Yu Hongyuan returns to acting and calls herself a woman re-entering the workforce. - Published: 2026-06-01T18:36:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202606010242.aspx - anchor: #n601950 Actress Yu Hongyuan announced her return to show business. ## Crowds at Japan's Mount Fuji are hard to control; ten thousand people still trespass on the trails during the closure. - Published: 2026-06-01T18:34:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606010241.aspx - anchor: #n601951 - Companies mentioned: Location AI Tens of thousands of people continue to trespass on Mount Fuji each year during the climbing-season closure, raising the risk of accidents. ## The United Nations will hold an emergency meeting to discuss Israel's latest offensive against Lebanon. - Published: 2026-06-01T18:29:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606010240.aspx - anchor: #n601844 The U.N. Security Council called an emergency meeting in response to the expansion of Israel's offensive in Lebanon. ## At a Seoul forum, Yang Shuang-tzu says the Sunflower Student Movement made her want to emphasize the differences between Taiwan and China. - Published: 2026-06-01T18:24:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202606010238.aspx - anchor: #n601846 Writer Yang Shuang-tzu spoke in Seoul about the impact of the Sunflower Student Movement and her future writing plans. ## Philippine defense minister hopes to deepen exchanges with Taiwan; Taiwan’s Foreign Ministry: jointly promote democracy and peace in the Indo-Pacific. - Published: 2026-06-01T18:24:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606010239.aspx - anchor: #n601845 Taiwan’s Foreign Ministry welcomes the Philippine defense minister’s remarks on strengthening ties with Taiwan and expresses its intention to deepen cooperation. ## Jensen Huang announces the launch of a new era of AI agents at GTC and thanks Taiwan’s supply chain. - Published: 2026-06-01T18:18:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606010237.aspx - anchor: #n601747 - Companies mentioned: NVIDIA、MediaTek、TSMC、Microsoft、Acer、ASUS、Gigabyte、MSI、Dell、HP、Lenovo NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang announces the AI Agent era and redefines NVIDIA as an infrastructure company at GTC Taipei. ## CPBL abolishes the “228 Foreign Player Clause” and sets 1/15 as the final date for negotiations with original teams. - Published: 2026-06-01T18:14:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606010231.aspx - anchor: #n601748 - Companies mentioned: CPBL (中華職棒)、台鋼雄鷹、富邦悍將 CPBL abolishes the '228 Foreign Player Clause' and sets January 15 as the final negotiation deadline. ## 00919 sets a record-high dividend of 1 yuan per unit; ex-dividend date is 6/16. - Published: 2026-06-01T18:13:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606010228.aspx - anchor: #n601749 - Companies mentioned: Capital Investment Trust (群益投信) 00919 ETF announces record-high dividend of NT$1 per unit, with an annualized yield of 13.3%. ## NYT reporter based in China expelled; China claims “deceptive reporting” but offers no evidence. - Published: 2026-06-01T18:13:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202606010226.aspx - anchor: #n601745 - Companies mentioned: New York Times、Xinhua News Agency China expels NYT reporter citing 'deceptive reporting' without evidence, amid escalating US-China media tensions. ## Ocean Affairs Council honors contributors to marine area management; Kuan Bi-ling urges local governments to contribute to joint efforts to protect the sea. - Published: 2026-06-01T18:12:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606010222.aspx - anchor: #n601746 Ocean Affairs Council honors contributors to marine conservation on World Coral Day, while highlighting budget challenges. ## Tensions in the South China Sea persist as the Philippines and Vietnam elevate their strategic partnership. - Published: 2026-06-01T18:05:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606010221.aspx - anchor: #n601624 The Philippines and Vietnam strengthen their strategic partnership and promote stability and economic cooperation in the South China Sea. ## Inviting Han Kuo-yu to visit Czechia, Vystrcil says there is absolutely no problem with visiting Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan president. - Published: 2026-06-01T18:03:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606010220.aspx - anchor: #n601622 Czech Senate president visits Taiwan, strengthening parliamentary diplomacy while rejecting China’s criticism. ## Qualcomm CEO Amon at COMPUTEX: Tokens are the new currency of AI, and demand will increase 40 times in 5 years. - Published: 2026-06-01T18:01:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606010219.aspx - anchor: #n601623 - Companies mentioned: Qualcomm、TSMC Qualcomm CEO forecasts a surge in demand for tokens in the AI era and announces entry into the server market. ## New senior driver’s license renewal system takes effect; Shen Wen-cheng happily receives his new license at the Taichung City Motor Vehicles Office. - Published: 2026-06-01T17:56:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606010218.aspx - anchor: #n601571 The Ministry of Transportation implements a new driver’s license renewal system for people aged 70 and older, with Shen Wen-cheng trying out the process as an ambassador. ## Reservoir levels in Tainan fall; water from Kaohsiung’s rivers supports regional allocation. - Published: 2026-06-01T17:53:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606010216.aspx - anchor: #n601570 To address falling reservoir levels in Tainan, water sourced from Kaohsiung and conservation measures will maintain supply through the end of June. ## Flood-prevention seminar held; Agency Against Corruption: helping agencies strengthen risk early-warning mechanisms. - Published: 2026-06-01T17:53:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606010217.aspx - anchor: #n601569 The Agency Against Corruption holds a flood-prevention preparedness seminar, promoting stronger risk management and disaster preparedness by government ethics units.