# AI News 180m Report｜2026-06-02 18:00–21:00 JST｜Page 2 of 2

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 100 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 95 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## New Taipei police have accumulated more than 15,000 days of unused leave; police department says overtime pay will be provided for leave unused for 2 years

- Published: 2026-06-02T20:43:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606020350.aspx
- anchor: #n628231
- Companies mentioned: 新北市警察局

The problem of unused overtime hours among New Taipei police is severe; the city police department pledges compensatory leave or overtime pay.

## 台電 power-sector carbon emission factor falls to 0.467; Ministry of Economic Affairs says energy transition is making progress

- Published: 2026-06-02T20:39:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606020349.aspx
- anchor: #n628232
- Companies mentioned: 台電

The Ministry of Economic Affairs announced the 114-year power-sector carbon emission factors, distinguishing industry and household rates for the first time to help businesses reduce emissions.

## High-priced strategy loses out on value for money as US company sells 哈根達斯 stores in mainland China

- Published: 2026-06-02T20:37:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202606020347.aspx
- anchor: #n628229
- Companies mentioned: 通用磨坊、哈根達斯、檸季、星巴克、蜜雪冰城、博裕資本

通用磨坊 sells 哈根達斯 stores in China, reflecting the challenges foreign companies face in the Chinese market.

## Table matching junior high school exam correct-answer counts released; A++ thresholds for each subject announced

- Published: 2026-06-02T20:37:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606020348.aspx
- anchor: #n628228
- Companies mentioned: 台師大心測中心

The 115-year junior high school exam grade conversion table has been released, allowing candidates to check score thresholds.

## 台股熱絡 券商5月底融通餘額達1.2兆

- Published: 2026-06-02T20:35:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606020346.aspx
- anchor: #n628079
- Companies mentioned: 金管会

台湾の証券融資残高が急増し、5月末時点で1.2兆元を突破した。

## 5 obedient habits are ruining children; use “humanity” to build an unbeatable competitive edge in the AI era [Book excerpt]

- Published: 2026-06-02T20:33:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606025002.aspx
- anchor: #n628230

Examining educational change in the AI era, the article urges raising children with “humanity” and individuality.

## Guatemala’s Human Rights Ombudsman’s Office visits Control Yuan; Lee Hung-chun says visit lays foundation for cooperation

- Published: 2026-06-02T20:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606020345.aspx
- anchor: #n628077
- Companies mentioned: 監察院、グアテマラ人権検察署

The head of グアテマラ人権検察署 visited Taiwan’s 監察院, strengthening the foundation for human rights cooperation.

## Kenya may allow US to set up Ebola isolation facility; protests met with gunfire, leaving 2 dead

- Published: 2026-06-02T20:25:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606020344.aspx
- anchor: #n628078

Protests against a US plan to establish an Ebola isolation facility in Kenya left people dead.

## 00919 rebalances constituents, with 18 additions and 18 removals; 大成 among the new entrants

- Published: 2026-06-02T20:20:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606020343.aspx
- anchor: #n627928
- Companies mentioned: 群益投信、大成、東陽、遠東新、元大台湾50、元大高股息、国泰永続高股息

群益投信 replaces 18 constituents in 00919, while its distribution also sets a record.

## Flights to Tokyo, Japan, affected by Typhoon Jangmi

- Published: 2026-06-02T20:18:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606020342.aspx
- anchor: #n627926
- Companies mentioned: 台湾虎航、長栄航空、国泰航空、星宇航空、中華航空

Flights between Taiwan and Tokyo disrupted by Typhoon Jangmi.

## Alishan Forest Railway and Switzerland’s Rhaetian Railway sign sister-railway pact to promote rail tourism

- Published: 2026-06-02T20:17:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606020341.aspx
- anchor: #n627927
- Companies mentioned: 雷蒂亞鉄道、阿里山林業鉄路

Alishan Forest Railway and Switzerland’s 雷蒂亞鉄道 sign a sister-railway agreement.

## Ministry of Justice releases draft Civil Code amendments, removing siblings’ reserved share

- Published: 2026-06-02T20:15:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606020340.aspx
- anchor: #n627777

The Ministry of Justice has announced a draft revision to the inheritance section of the Civil Code. Key proposals include removing siblings’ reserved shares and adding provisions for special contributions.

## Open Source Taiwan pavilion at computer expo showcases the strength of Taiwan’s AI ecosystem

- Published: 2026-06-02T20:13:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606020339.aspx
- anchor: #n627778
- Companies mentioned: Open Source Team Taiwan

Open-source AI ecosystem showcased at COMPUTEX, aiming to strengthen Taiwan’s software competitiveness.

## Financial Supervisory Commission: Insurers’ future investments in foreign government bonds to be limited to investment-grade and higher

- Published: 2026-06-02T20:11:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606020338.aspx
- anchor: #n627769
- Companies mentioned: 三商美邦人壽

The Financial Supervisory Commission requires insurers’ overseas bond investments to be investment grade (BBB- or higher).

## Strengthening US-Taiwan defense industry cooperation, US businesses seek to raise public awareness of the economic benefits to Taiwan

- Published: 2026-06-02T20:08:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606020337.aspx
- anchor: #n627770
- Companies mentioned: Anduril、Domotactical Communications、HTC

Raising awareness of the economic benefits is important to strengthening US-Taiwan defense industry cooperation.

## Reports say 騰訊 plans to launch a WeChat AI assistant; shares surge 10%

- Published: 2026-06-02T20:07:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202606020336.aspx
- anchor: #n627771
- Companies mentioned: 騰訊、字節跳動、阿里巴巴

騰訊 shares surged more than 10% following reports that it is developing a WeChat AI assistant.

## T-34 trainer crashes, killing 2 pilots; no radio distress report at the time

- Published: 2026-06-02T20:06:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606020335.aspx
- anchor: #n627772
- Companies mentioned: 漢翔公司

An Air Force T-34 trainer aircraft crashed during training, killing 2 people. The cause is under investigation.

## U.S. companies urge Taiwanese firms to invest more in the defense industry and strengthen whole-of-society resilience

- Published: 2026-06-02T20:05:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606020333.aspx
- anchor: #n627774
- Companies mentioned: Shield AI、IMSAR、安捷航空、雷虎科技、中光電

U.S. defense companies strengthen ties with Taiwanese firms, aiming to bolster the defense industry

## Industrial Development Administration sets up themed pavilion at InnoVEX; 3-year push helped 90 startups raise nearly 百億

- Published: 2026-06-02T20:05:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606020334.aspx
- anchor: #n627773
- Companies mentioned: 鑫蘊林科、律芯科技、震豪數位科技、NVIDIA、AT&T、T-Mobile、Cisco

The Ministry of Economic Affairs' Industrial Development Administration set up a themed pavilion at InnoVEX for the first time, highlighting its support for startups.

## 海昌生技 plans to list on the OTC market in late June, expanding into high-end medical devices and the supply chain

- Published: 2026-06-02T20:04:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606020331.aspx
- anchor: #n627776
- Companies mentioned: 海昌生技、金可集團、台杉投資、仁寶電腦、台糖、台畜

海昌生技 aims to grow through collagen medical devices and raw material supply after listing in late June.

## Air quality in Taipei turns hazardous; Environmental Protection Department urges people to wear masks outdoors

- Published: 2026-06-02T20:04:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606020332.aspx
- anchor: #n627775

Air quality worsens in Taipei; the Environmental Protection Department urges people to avoid going out and wear masks.

## 彭政閔 faces pressure as team manager; first task is the rookie draft

- Published: 2026-06-02T19:59:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606020329.aspx
- anchor: #n627615
- Companies mentioned: 中信兄弟

中信兄弟 makes personnel changes: 彭政閔 becomes team manager, 周思齊 takes over as farm director, and 劉志威 becomes chief operating officer.

## Middle East war drives up energy costs, pushing eurozone inflation to 3.2%

- Published: 2026-06-02T19:59:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606020330.aspx
- anchor: #n627614
- Companies mentioned: ING

エネルギーコスト高騰によりユーロ圏の5月インフレ率が3.2%に上昇し、利上げ観測が強まっている。

## Hsinchu man sentenced to 8 years for drug-impaired driving that killed a motorcyclist stopped at a red light, then driving under the influence again during trial

- Published: 2026-06-02T19:55:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606020328.aspx
- anchor: #n627616

A man surnamed 張 in Hsinchu City was sentenced to 8 years in prison after causing a fatal crash while driving without a license under the influence of drugs and reoffending during his trial.

## Scam group impersonates bureau director on LINE to steal personal information; New Taipei Public Works Bureau reports it to police

- Published: 2026-06-02T19:52:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606020326.aspx
- anchor: #n627465

New Taipei City's Public Works Bureau was impersonated by a scam group and has reported the case to police, urging the public to stay alert.

## Typhoon Jangmi continues north; Miyazaki, Japan, issues its first Level 4 flood danger alert

- Published: 2026-06-02T19:52:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606020327.aspx
- anchor: #n627464
- Companies mentioned: NHK、Weather Map

Typhoon Jangmi moves north toward Japan; Miyazaki Prefecture issues a Level 4 flood alert.

## Water pipe bursts in Keelung, cutting off water to 2410 households; repairs expected by 10 p.m.

- Published: 2026-06-02T19:48:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606020325.aspx
- anchor: #n627462
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

A water pipe burst in Keelung, cutting off water to 2410 households; repairs are expected by 10 p.m.

## Judicial Yuan approves judicial personnel changes; Kinmen branch chief becomes a disciplinary judge

- Published: 2026-06-02T19:44:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606020324.aspx
- anchor: #n627463

The Judicial Yuan approved a judicial personnel reshuffle, adjusting the posts of several presiding judges and judges.

## AI demand surges; SK Group chairman says wafer capacity will double in the next 5 years

- Published: 2026-06-02T19:41:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606020323.aspx
- anchor: #n627309
- Companies mentioned: SK Hynix、SK Group、Nvidia、Samsung Electronics、Micron Technology

SK Hynix plans to double capacity within 5 years to meet AI demand.

## New Taipei couple accused of forcing daughter with a disability into sex work to repay debt; charged under human trafficking law

- Published: 2026-06-02T19:40:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606020322.aspx
- anchor: #n627310

New Taipei couple charged with forcing their daughter with a disability into prostitution to repay debt.

## 「寶島西米樂」wraps filming; 盧彥澤 breaks down emotionally during his final scene

- Published: 2026-06-02T19:39:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202606020320.aspx
- anchor: #n627307
- Companies mentioned: 台視、LINE TV

台視 drama 「寶島西米樂 守護」 wraps filming, with actors sharing memories from the shoot.

## 抖音 cooperates with Chinese authorities to crack down on black- and gray-market operations, detaining 162 suspects

- Published: 2026-06-02T19:39:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202606020321.aspx
- anchor: #n627306
- Companies mentioned: 抖音

抖音 cooperated with Chinese authorities to crack down on black- and gray-market operations, detaining 162 people.

## Russia invokes its sovereignty over Crimea in its defense; Finnish court says the claim lacks a basis in reality

- Published: 2026-06-02T19:38:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606020319.aspx
- anchor: #n627308
- Companies mentioned: Naftogaz

Finnish court rejects Russia's sovereignty defense and orders it to pay Ukraine 4 billion euros in compensation.

## Kinmen's Jhongjheng Elementary School marching band heads to Czechia for a performance; flash mob at Taoyuan Airport draws attention

- Published: 2026-06-02T19:31:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606020317.aspx
- anchor: #n627150
- Companies mentioned: 昇恒昌基金會

The marching band from Kinmen Jhongjheng Elementary School will perform at a Czech embassy festival, showcasing traditional arts in a flash mob at Taoyuan Airport before departure.

## 光寶科 showcases cloud-to-edge AI solutions and says the rise of AI PCs is inevitable

- Published: 2026-06-02T19:31:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606020318.aspx
- anchor: #n627149
- Companies mentioned: 光寶科、NVIDIA

光寶科看好AI PC發展，預計AI產品營收佔比達3成，並將量產高階電源機櫃。

## Brothers personnel changes unrelated to team results, 劉志威 says; coaching staff changes were not considered

- Published: 2026-06-02T19:31:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606020316.aspx
- anchor: #n627145
- Companies mentioned: 中信兄弟、中信育樂

中信兄弟 announced a personnel change, with 彭政閔 taking over as team president and 劉志威 becoming chief operating officer of 中信育樂. The team said the move was unrelated to its performance.

## 和碩千人團隊拚伺服器 童子賢：AI仍在大西部開拓年代

- Published: 2026-06-02T19:29:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606020315.aspx
- anchor: #n627146
- Companies mentioned: 和碩、NVIDIA

和碩擴大伺服器團隊至千人，積極佈局AI基礎設施與工廠驗證。

## Technology stocks lead gains as most Asian markets close higher

- Published: 2026-06-02T19:28:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606020314.aspx
- anchor: #n627147
- Companies mentioned: 騰訊、阿里巴巴、京東、三星

The AI boom lifted technology stocks across Asia. Markets remained bullish despite instability in the Middle East.

## 外資連3買加碼緯創與聯電 賣超群創逾20萬張

- Published: 2026-06-02T19:27:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606020313.aspx
- anchor: #n627148
- Companies mentioned: 緯創、聯電、鴻海、群創、宏碁、友達、旺宏、台積電、輝達、蘋果

外資連3買，緯創、聯電獲青睞，群創遭大舉賣超，市場看好AI長線行情。

## Hsinchu City forms a city baseball team, appoints Chen Jui-chen as head coach

- Published: 2026-06-02T19:19:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606020312.aspx
- anchor: #n626972

Hsinchu City formed a city baseball team and hired Chen Jui-chen as head coach to nurture local talent.

## Indonesian overseas student works part-time while earning degree; Huang Mei-hsiang secures job after internship and puts down roots in Taiwan

- Published: 2026-06-02T19:17:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606020310.aspx
- anchor: #n626973
- Companies mentioned: 崑山科技大學

Indonesian overseas student Huang Mei-hsiang worked while studying at Kun Shan University and secured a job, demonstrating her commitment to building a future in Taiwan.

## Korean YouTuber Lee Ying-chu to release Chinese-language album; says she is happy after 9 years in Taiwan

- Published: 2026-06-02T19:17:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202606020311.aspx
- anchor: #n626971

Korean YouTuber Lee Ying-chu, who has lived in Taiwan for 9 years, is set to release a Chinese-language album and enter the music scene.

## 7.05 million individual income tax filings completed; mobile filings reach 2.89 million, up 11% year on year

- Published: 2026-06-02T19:11:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606020309.aspx
- anchor: #n626780

A total of 7.05 million income tax returns for tax year 114 have been filed, with mobile filing gaining popularity.

## Stocks and foreign exchange diverge as foreign investors accelerate fund outflows; New Taiwan dollar sinks to 31.445

- Published: 2026-06-02T19:10:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606020308.aspx
- anchor: #n626773
- Companies mentioned: NVIDIA

The New Taiwan dollar fell amid tensions in the Middle East, while foreign capital outflows accelerated.

## Chen Yao-li becomes first to lose license for arranging organ transplants in China; Health Ministry says barred from practicing medicine for life

- Published: 2026-06-02T19:08:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606020307.aspx
- anchor: #n626774

A doctor's license was revoked for illegally arranging organ transplants, permanently barring the doctor from practicing medicine.

## Taichung Flower Expo's Bamboo Trace Pavilion to be demolished by the end of June; city to create family recreation space

- Published: 2026-06-02T19:07:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606020306.aspx
- anchor: #n626775

Taichung City will demolish the Flower Expo's Bamboo Trace Pavilion at the end of June because of its age and convert the site into a family-oriented facility.

## Job redesign program upgraded and expanded; people with disabilities can apply on their own

- Published: 2026-06-02T19:05:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606020304.aspx
- anchor: #n626777
- Companies mentioned: 労働部

労働部 expands its job redesign program to strengthen employment support for people with disabilities.

## California governor's race remains tight in first round, with 3 front-runners vying for 2 runoff spots

- Published: 2026-06-02T19:05:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606020305.aspx
- anchor: #n626776
- Companies mentioned: Fox News

California governor's race: 3 candidates locked in a tight contest.

## 中環 pivots to target AI demand; Weng Ming-hsien says optical disc prices will continue rising in the 2nd quarter

- Published: 2026-06-02T19:04:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606020302.aspx
- anchor: #n626779
- Companies mentioned: 中環、Verbatim

中環 is pivoting to AI storage and power, with rising optical disc prices boosting profits.

## Yilan University's drone master's program; Chen Chin-te says it will eventually become an unmanned vehicle institute

- Published: 2026-06-02T19:04:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606020303.aspx
- anchor: #n626778
- Companies mentioned: 宜蘭大學、工研院

宜蘭大學 establishes an unmanned vehicle research institute to advance the drone industry.

## Ebola cases may be underestimated; 無國界醫生 says test results remain unavailable weeks after samples are collected

- Published: 2026-06-02T19:03:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606020301.aspx
- anchor: #n626575
- Companies mentioned: 無國界醫生

Delayed testing in the Congo Ebola outbreak could mean its scale is underestimated, and MSF is calling for more resources.

## Li Yuan interviewed by Polish media, says culture is Taiwan's soul

- Published: 2026-06-02T19:02:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202606020300.aspx
- anchor: #n626576
- Companies mentioned: Dobitnie.pl

Culture Minister Li Yuan said culture is Taiwan's soul and that the 2026 European Taiwan Culture Year will promote cultural diplomacy.

## AI advances at a staggering pace; Quanta's QCT to expand in the United States with 3 factories by year-end

- Published: 2026-06-02T18:57:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606020299.aspx
- anchor: #n626577
- Companies mentioned: NVIDIA、Quanta、QCT、Intel

Quanta's QCT is responding to growing AI demand by building 3 new factories in the United States this year.

## Huang Renxun appears at computer show, hails lightning-fast production of Vera Rubin in the second half of the year

- Published: 2026-06-02T18:57:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606020298.aspx
- anchor: #n626572
- Companies mentioned: NVIDIA、Quanta、QCT、SK Hynix、Gigabyte、ASUS、MediaTek、Acer

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang visited COMPUTEX to announce rapid production of the Vera Rubin architecture and discuss AI's explosive growth.

## Japanese monkey Panchi-kun is less attached to his stuffed toy but remains popular, drawing 8 million in donations

- Published: 2026-06-02T18:56:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606020297.aspx
- anchor: #n626573
- Companies mentioned: 市川市動植物園

Japanese macaque Panchi-kun goes viral; more than 43 million yen raised to improve his living environment.

## New population strategy draws criticism from KMT lawmakers, who say central government is treating while local governments foot the bill

- Published: 2026-06-02T18:53:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606020296.aspx
- anchor: #n626574

The Lai administration's 380 billion population strategy has come under fire from KMT lawmakers, who say it places too heavy a burden on local finances.

## Japan investigates 5 major staffing agencies over suspected price-fixing

- Published: 2026-06-02T18:52:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606020294.aspx
- anchor: #n626380
- Companies mentioned: PERSOL TEMPSTAFF、Staff Service、Recruit Staffing、ManpowerGroup、Adecco

Japan's Fair Trade Commission is investigating 5 major staffing companies on suspicion of violating antitrust law.

## Zero-fee policy for migrant fishery workers hits employers; Fisheries Agency to consider support measures

- Published: 2026-06-02T18:52:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606020295.aspx
- anchor: #n626379

The Fisheries Agency is considering support measures in response to the zero-fee policy for migrant fishery workers under the Taiwan-U.S. trade agreement.

## Tainan faces another 3 days of temperatures reaching 38 degrees; stationary front to bring rain nationwide next week

- Published: 2026-06-02T18:49:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606020293.aspx
- anchor: #n626374

High temperatures and heavy rain are expected across Taiwan.

## Phison founder Pan Chien-cheng urges National Chung Hsing University students to seize the golden opportunity to put AI applications into practice

- Published: 2026-06-02T18:48:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606020292.aspx
- anchor: #n626375
- Companies mentioned: 群聯電子

群聯電子 CEO Pan Chien-cheng spoke at National Chung Hsing University about AI trends and entrepreneurship.

## Japan-Philippines talks prompt China Coast Guard to move east; scholars urge Taiwan to negotiate proactively to defend its EEZ

- Published: 2026-06-02T18:47:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202606020291.aspx
- anchor: #n626376

China objects to Japan-Philippines EEZ talks, as Taiwan seeks to defend its interests.

## Delegation from 4 Indian states visits Taiwan; Ministry of Economic Affairs says there is ample scope for Taiwan-India supply chain cooperation

- Published: 2026-06-02T18:45:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606020289.aspx
- anchor: #n626378

A delegation from 4 Indian states visited Taiwan, with both sides affirming opportunities to expand supply chain cooperation.

## Schools consider saliva screening to curb zombie vape pens; teachers' groups warn of added workload

- Published: 2026-06-02T18:45:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606020290.aspx
- anchor: #n626377

The Education Ministry is considering saliva testing at schools, while teachers' unions are concerned about increased workloads.

## AI發展太快 台達電預製型資料中心縮短6成建置時間

- Published: 2026-06-02T18:41:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606020288.aspx
- anchor: #n626180
- Companies mentioned: 台達電

台達電 has launched prefabricated AI data centers that reduce construction time.

## Fertility measures fall short; doctor urges Taiwan to consider Singapore's housing policies

- Published: 2026-06-02T18:39:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606020287.aspx
- anchor: #n626181

A doctor has proposed adopting Singapore-style housing policies as part of efforts to address the low birth rate.

## 00878's assets top NT$600 billion; 5 new constituents added, including 長榮

- Published: 2026-06-02T18:38:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606020285.aspx
- anchor: #n626183
- Companies mentioned: 国泰投信、元大投信、長榮、長榮航、華南金、台新新光金、統一超、遠東新、仁寶、可成、京元電子

国泰投信's ETF 00878 surpassed NT$600 billion in assets. An index reshuffle added 5 new constituents.

## Lions have a 'unique perspective' on recruiting foreign players; coach suggests transfer fee

- Published: 2026-06-02T18:38:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606020286.aspx
- anchor: #n626182
- Companies mentioned: 統一7-ELEVEn獅

After the CPBL scrapped the 228 foreign-player rule, Uni-Lions manager Lin Yue-ping suggested introducing a transfer fee.

## Taiwan People's Party caucus says information on unmanned vehicle industry development plan has not been made public

- Published: 2026-06-02T18:37:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606020283.aspx
- anchor: #n626178

The Taiwan People's Party caucus criticized the Executive Yuan's unmanned vehicle industry plan for lacking transparency and faulted the Ministry of Economic Affairs' response.

## Taiwan People's Party caucus says request for information was delayed; Ministry of Economic Affairs says plan has been provided

- Published: 2026-06-02T18:37:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606020284.aspx
- anchor: #n626177
- Companies mentioned: 台電、中油、台糖、台水

The Ministry of Economic Affairs, responding to the Taiwan People's Party's criticism over delays in fulfilling its information request, said it had provided the plan.

## NBA Hall of Fame coach Rick Adelman, who won 1,000 games, dies at 79; his high-scoring Kings teams swept the league

- Published: 2026-06-02T18:35:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606020282.aspx
- anchor: #n626179
- Companies mentioned: NBA、拓荒者、勇士、国王、火箭、灰狼

NBA great Rick Adelman has died at 79.

## Court assistant accuses workplace of bullying; Shilin District Court says complaint has been withdrawn

- Published: 2026-06-02T18:34:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606020277.aspx
- anchor: #n625988
- Companies mentioned: 士林地方法院

A judicial assistant at Shilin District Court withdrew a bullying complaint, and the court reassigned the accused person's office.

## Lin Tien-mao and Liang Chien-hou establish NTUT Charity Award to create platform for philanthropy

- Published: 2026-06-02T18:31:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606020268.aspx
- anchor: #n625985
- Companies mentioned: 台北科技大學、美超微 (Supermicro)、泰山公司

Lin Tien-mao and Liang Chien-hou donated to establish the NTUT Charity Award, promoting philanthropy and AI education.

## Liu Shih-fang promotes religious policy in Kinmen, urges people to register before exchanges in China

- Published: 2026-06-02T18:31:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202606020269.aspx
- anchor: #n625983
- Companies mentioned: 海基會、陸委會

The interior minister urged people in Kinmen to take safety measures for religious exchanges.

## Russia launches overnight attack on Ukraine with 656 drones and 73 missiles, killing at least 11

- Published: 2026-06-02T18:26:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606020267.aspx
- anchor: #n625984

Russia's massive airstrike on Ukraine killed at least 11 people.

## Chen Yung-chi has recovered after adjusting his training due to joint inflammation and is expected to return to the first team on the 3rd.

- Published: 2026-06-02T18:25:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606020266.aspx
- anchor: #n625986
- Companies mentioned: 統一7-ELEVEn獅、中信兄弟、富邦悍將、台鋼雄鷹

Uni-Lions veteran Chen Yung-chi has recovered from his injury and is expected to return to the first team on the 3rd.

## March-April uniform invoice prize winners: 21-yuan oolong milk tea purchase wins ten million.

- Published: 2026-06-02T18:22:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606020265.aspx
- anchor: #n625987
- Companies mentioned: 全家便利商店、統一超商、萊爾富、摩斯漢堡、中華電信、中油

The March-April 115-year uniform invoice draw awarded 20 top prizes of ten million, with the lowest qualifying purchase at 21 yuan.

## Endangered Yuchi music frogs from Nantou are released into the wild by conservation teams to expand their habitat and resilience.

- Published: 2026-06-02T18:22:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606020264.aspx
- anchor: #n625794
- Companies mentioned: 台北市立動物園

Endangered Yuchi music frogs released into the wild to expand the population’s habitat.

## 2 motorcyclists in Taitung reoffend in drug-impaired driving; court approves their detention.

- Published: 2026-06-02T18:20:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606020263.aspx
- anchor: #n625796

Two repeat offenders of drug-impaired driving were arrested and detained in Taitung County. Police are stepping up enforcement.

## Southeast Asia Finance / CIER: Cooperation between the United States and the Philippines warms, as Taiwanese businesses accelerate their expansion into the Philippines in recent years.

- Published: 2026-06-02T18:19:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606020262.aspx
- anchor: #n625793
- Companies mentioned: KPMG

Taiwanese companies are accelerating investment in the Philippines as U.S.-Philippines cooperation strengthens.

## Man charged after stabbing 2 people outside police station; Tainan court orders 3-month detention.

- Published: 2026-06-02T18:14:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606020261.aspx
- anchor: #n625795

A man in Tainan was charged with attempted murder after stabbing people and detained for 3 months.

## 大立光 makes its debut at a computer expo; Lin En-ping targets CPO and encourages employees not to fear making mistakes.

- Published: 2026-06-02T18:14:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606020260.aspx
- anchor: #n625613
- Companies mentioned: 大立光、先進光、台積電

大立光 made its first appearance at a computer expo, actively positioning itself in CPO technology to pursue the AI market.

## Wall Street Journal: U.S. pressures Oman to choose sides, urging it to sever ties with Iran.

- Published: 2026-06-02T18:13:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606020259.aspx
- anchor: #n625614

The United States is intensifying diplomatic pressure on Oman to sever ties with Iran.

## Education Funding Standards Committee has no group representatives; Ministry of Education says this is due to the Fiscal Allocation Act.

- Published: 2026-06-02T18:06:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606020258.aspx
- anchor: #n625612

The Ministry of Education changed the membership of its education funding committee, prompting discontent among teacher groups.

## Metastatic breast cancer tumor mutates 3 times; precision medicine helps bring the disease under control.

- Published: 2026-06-02T18:02:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606020257.aspx
- anchor: #n625418

Treatment with a new ADC drug brought metastatic breast cancer under control; medical professionals urge the health insurance system to speed up coverage of drugs for HER2-low-positive disease.

## Taipei International Computer Show: 佳世達 says it will not miss out on AI infrastructure.

- Published: 2026-06-02T18:01:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606020256.aspx
- anchor: #n625419
- Companies mentioned: 佳世達、其陽科技、其曜科技、明泰科技、眾福科技

佳世達 Technology Chairman Chen Chi-hung announced at COMPUTEX that the group is positioning itself across AI infrastructure, including servers, networking and smart robotics applications.

## 男子涉毒駕撞死三重警 更審主張符合自首可減刑

- Published: 2026-06-02T17:59:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606020255.aspx
- anchor: #n625402

The drug-impaired driving case in which a police officer was killed has entered a retrial; the defendant is seeking a reduced sentence, while the victim’s family is calling for a severe penalty.

## 台灣機車5月掛牌數成長 受惠買氣回溫

- Published: 2026-06-02T17:58:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606020254.aspx
- anchor: #n625407
- Companies mentioned: 三陽工業、光陽工業、山葉、Gogoro

台湾の5月二輪車市場は前年比10.4%増の6万1541台を記録し、回復基調にある。

## National Science and Technology Council: Semiconductor advantages are attracting global startups to set up in Taiwan and boosting AI applications.

- Published: 2026-06-02T17:57:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606020253.aspx
- anchor: #n625412
- Companies mentioned: TurboNext.ai、3D Architech

The National Science and Technology Council held the ICTGC awards, attracting global startups to establish operations in Taiwan and strengthening the AI and semiconductor ecosystem.

## Demand for agentic AI is rising; Lip-Bu Tan says many CEOs are calling to ask for more CPUs.

- Published: 2026-06-02T17:55:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606020251.aspx
- anchor: #n625417
- Companies mentioned: Intel

Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan said AI demand is tightening CPU supplies and that the company will respond with a hybrid production model.

## Rozette to perform in Taipei this weekend, previews Chinese-language songs and praises Taiwanese fans.

- Published: 2026-06-02T17:55:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202606020252.aspx
- anchor: #n625416

Canadian singer Rozette will perform in Taipei and share her thoughts on Taiwanese fans and Hsiao Chiang’s performance.

## Hong Kong Department of Health: COVID-19 has become endemic.

- Published: 2026-06-02T17:53:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202606020250.aspx
- anchor: #n625174

Hong Kong health authorities declare COVID-19 endemic.

## T-34 trainer crashes, killing 2 pilots; training suspended as investigation seeks cause of accident.

- Published: 2026-06-02T17:52:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606020249.aspx
- anchor: #n625178

An Air Force T-34C trainer crashed during training, killing 2 instructors.

## Yilan Children’s Folklore and Folkgame Festival opens on 7/4, featuring a 4-story-tall tree-spirit waterway.

- Published: 2026-06-02T17:48:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606020247.aspx
- anchor: #n625158

The Yilan International Children’s Folklore and Folkgame Festival opens in July. Its features include a forest-themed water play area.

## Taichung woman meets online contact who promotes an actively managed ETF; police and the public work together to stop her from transferring 1 million.

- Published: 2026-06-02T17:48:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606020248.aspx
- anchor: #n625155
- Companies mentioned: 玉山銀行

台中市で投資詐欺未遂事件が発生。銀行と警察の連携で100万元の被害を防ぐ。

## 大湖農工 receives a donation of more than 100 ping of land and plans to develop a teaching site for its horticulture department.

- Published: 2026-06-02T17:47:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606020246.aspx
- anchor: #n625162
- Companies mentioned: 大湖農工

大湖農工 received a land donation from a construction company and will expand its agricultural education facilities.