AI News 180m Report｜2026-06-02 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 6 of 6https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260602-12/index-en-p6.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 443 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 85 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en President presents Czech Senate Speaker Vystrcil with an honor, recognizing his support for Taiwan and defense of democracyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260602-12/index-en-p6.html#n616767https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260602-12/index-en-p6.html#n616767Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:27:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAPresident Lai awards a medal to the Czech Senate president and emphasizes democratic solidarity. Penghu leisure fishing boat breaks down and drifts at sea; captain and pet dog rescuedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260602-12/index-en-p6.html#n616768https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260602-12/index-en-p6.html#n616768Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:25:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNACoast Guard rescues drifting leisure fishing boat and its captain and pet in Penghu. Liaoning carrier-based aircraft make about 170 sorties in 3 days; Japan closely watchinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260602-12/index-en-p6.html#n616769https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260602-12/index-en-p6.html#n616769Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:22:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAChina’s aircraft carrier Liaoning conducts active carrier-based aircraft operations in the Pacific, drawing concern from Japan. Legislature passes Coast Guard Administration Organization Act amendments on third reading; deputy director-generals increased to 3https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260602-12/index-en-p6.html#n616770https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260602-12/index-en-p6.html#n616770Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:21:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNALegislative Yuan amends Coast Guard Administration Organization Act, expanding the number of deputy directors-general to 3. Foreign specialists covered by the new labor pension system must declare in writing before July if they choose the old systemhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260602-12/index-en-p6.html#n616764https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260602-12/index-en-p6.html#n616764Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:20:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAGuidance on procedures for foreign professionals following changes to the labor pension system. US investigation: Chinese military and universities have long sought to acquire Nvidia chipshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260602-12/index-en-p6.html#n616763https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260602-12/index-en-p6.html#n616763Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:20:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNASuspected illicit procurement of NVIDIA chips by the Chinese military. Taiwan Lottery launches 2 new scratch-off games with total prizes exceeding NT$2 billionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260602-12/index-en-p6.html#n616621https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260602-12/index-en-p6.html#n616621Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:19:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan Lottery launches two new scratch-off games with total prizes exceeding NT$2 billion. 男襲擊女高中生性侵未遂遭押 南檢起訴移審https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260602-12/index-en-p6.html#n616623https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260602-12/index-en-p6.html#n616623Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:17:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATainan man accused of attacking a female high school student; prosecutors indict him and seek a harsher sentence. Junior high school education exam to release answer-count and grade comparison table tonighthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260602-12/index-en-p6.html#n616617https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260602-12/index-en-p6.html#n616617Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:16:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAJunior high school exam comparison table to be released tonight. Taiwan stocks open higher, then fluctuate by nearly 700 points; memory chip stocks outperformhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260602-12/index-en-p6.html#n616618https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260602-12/index-en-p6.html#n616618Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:14:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan stocks swing sharply, with memory chip stocks leading gains. Taichung Xingzhong Street fire kills 6; landlord accused of piling up clutter still sentenced to 7 years on appealhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260602-12/index-en-p6.html#n616452https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260602-12/index-en-p6.html#n616452Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:09:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAppeals court upholds 7-year sentence for landlord surnamed Chuang in Taichung’s Xingzhong Street fire case. Taiping Elementary graduates take on a hundred-kilometer cycling challenge; 35 students reach Eluanbihttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260602-12/index-en-p6.html#n616453https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260602-12/index-en-p6.html#n616453Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:08:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAKaohsiung’s Taiping Elementary School holds a hundred-kilometer cycling challenge as a graduation activity; 35 students make it to Eluanbi. Filipino paper bowls for French fries and German calcium effervescent tablets fail inspection; stopped at the borderhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260602-12/index-en-p6.html#n616454https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260602-12/index-en-p6.html#n616454Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:06:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFilipino paper bowls and German calcium effervescent tablets fail inspection and are rejected for re-export or destroyed at the border. National parks aim to complete international-standard management assessments by the end of 2027https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260602-12/index-en-p6.html#n616455https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260602-12/index-en-p6.html#n616455Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:05:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Interior Ministry is promoting assessments of national park management effectiveness, aiming to evaluate all parks in Taiwan by the end of 2027 to align with international standards. Yang Ming Chiao Tung University’s unmanned submarine enters international competition to test underwater sensing and navigationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260602-12/index-en-p6.html#n616456https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260602-12/index-en-p6.html#n616456Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:04:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAYang Ming Chiao Tung University’s ORCA AUV team competes in Singapore’s autonomous underwater vehicle challenge, reaches the final, and tests its system integration capabilities. Australia and Japan join forces to build “strategic depth” in response to China’s threathttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260602-12/index-en-p6.html#n616457https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260602-12/index-en-p6.html#n616457Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:02:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAustralia and Japan are strengthening cooperation on “strategic depth,” using geographic advantages and complementary industries to jointly counter the threat of China’s military expansion in the Indo-Pacific. Drug use to trigger license suspension even without driving; passengers also face liability as Transport Ministry pushes amendment for year-end implementationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260602-12/index-en-p6.html#n616450https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260602-12/index-en-p6.html#n616450Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:01:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATransport Ministry seeks tougher penalties for drug-impaired driving, including penalties for passengers, aiming to bring the amendment into force by year-end. Jensen Huang: Nvidia is the biggest buyer in Taiwan’s ecosystem and can also help ensure supply chain resiliencehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260602-12/index-en-p6.html#n616451https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260602-12/index-en-p6.html#n616451Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAJensen Huang: Nvidia is the biggest buyer in Taiwan’s ecosystem and will continue expanding investment and hiring in Taiwan. 2 Air Force pilots killed; Chen Chi-mai says he will assist their familieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260602-12/index-en-p6.html#n616303https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260602-12/index-en-p6.html#n616303Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:58:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAKaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai pledges to assist the families of pilots killed in a crash at Gangshan Air Base. 2 pilots killed in T-34 trainer crash; Green camp urges Defense Ministry to conduct a thorough investigationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260602-12/index-en-p6.html#n616305https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260602-12/index-en-p6.html#n616305Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:56:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAir Force T-34 trainer crashes, killing 2 pilots; the Ministry of National Defense launches an investigation. Jensen Huang to appear on South Korea’s “You Quiz” during visit; first variety show appearance draws attentionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260602-12/index-en-p6.html#n616304https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260602-12/index-en-p6.html#n616304Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:56:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNANVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang appears on a South Korean variety show and discusses the future of AI and robotics. Rumors continue to swirl around the Ma Ying-jeou Foundation controversy; Hsiao Hsu-tsen says he is willing to cooperate with a judicial investigationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260602-12/index-en-p6.html#n616306https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260602-12/index-en-p6.html#n616306Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:55:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAHsiao Hsu-tsung responds to allegations regarding the Ma Ying-jeou Foundation's financial records. Fourth Combat Zone conducts heavy artillery fire; 3 Pingtung training grounds fire simultaneously in a striking displayhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260602-12/index-en-p6.html#n616307https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260602-12/index-en-p6.html#n616307Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:54:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 4th Combat Zone conducted large-scale artillery and new weapon verification exercises in Pingtung. Moderna and other teams receive 1.89 billion in funding to accelerate Ebola vaccine developmenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260602-12/index-en-p6.html#n616310https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260602-12/index-en-p6.html#n616310Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:53:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Restoration of the landslide area around Techi Reservoir: drone seeding helps hillside vegetation gradually recoverhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260602-12/index-en-p6.html#n616309https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260602-12/index-en-p6.html#n616309Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:53:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaichung branch of the Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency uses drones for reforestation in the Techi Reservoir watershed. Social Education Contribution Award opens for entries, offering 2.85 million in prize money for the first timehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260602-12/index-en-p6.html#n616308https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260602-12/index-en-p6.html#n616308Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:53:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 2026 Social Education Contribution Award is open for submissions with a new prize pool of 2.85 million TWD. Hao-Yu Lee hits a home run again after 36 days, then makes a dazzling glove flip to turn a double play [video]https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260602-12/index-en-p6.html#n616302https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260602-12/index-en-p6.html#n616302Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:52:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAHao-Yu Lee hits a home run in MLB, helping his team win. Legislature passes on third reading; Resource Recycling and Reuse Act renamed Resource Circulation Promotion Acthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260602-12/index-en-p6.html#n616301https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260602-12/index-en-p6.html#n616301Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:52:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Legislative Yuan passed the Resource Circulation Promotion Act, accelerating the transition to a circular economy.