# AI News 180m Report｜2026-06-03 18:00–21:00 JST｜Page 2 of 2

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 107 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 72 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Airbus A350-1000ULR, the world’s longest-range aircraft, completes maiden flight

- Published: 2026-06-03T17:51:53+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000034.000169944.html
- anchor: #n654128
- Companies mentioned: カンタス航空

Airbus’s ultra-long-range A350-1000ULR has completed its maiden flight. It boasts the world’s longest range, enabling カンタス航空’s planned nonstop Sydney–London service.

## Distinctive 250cc models arrive in Japan! Deliveries begin for the “NEW AGE CRUISER” BENDA Napoleon Bob 250 and Morbidelli C252V.

- Published: 2026-06-03T17:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000037.000108902.html
- anchor: #n654129
- Companies mentioned: BENDA、Morbidelli

株式会社プロト has begun importing China’s BENDA Napoleon Bob 250 and Italy’s Morbidelli C252V as officially authorized models in Japan. The initial lot has sold out, with the next shipment expected in July. These distinctive 250cc cruisers are bringing a fresh wave to the Japanese market.

## Colorful Palette’s “花になれ” takes 1st place on the Oricon Enka and Kayō Singles Weekly Ranking

- Published: 2026-06-03T17:49:24+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000050316.html
- anchor: #n654130
- Companies mentioned: CIMS Music Entertainment、有限会社エグザムプランニング、PCI MUSIC、日本クラウン

Colorful Palette’s single “花になれ” took 1st place on the Oricon Weekly Enka and Kayō Singles Ranking. The result showed the cross-genre support for the unit, which is active in both pop and enka.

## Dental and Oral Health Fair to Be Held / Kawanishi City, Hyogo Prefecture

- Published: 2026-06-03T17:49:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000512.000098199.html
- anchor: #n654131
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ロッテ

Kawanishi City, Hyogo Prefecture, will hold a “Dental and Oral Health Fair” on June 7 jointly with the city’s dental association. The event will offer dental checkups for children, a chewing assessment gum activity and oral frailty checks, and promote awareness of the 8020 campaign.

## Saijo City Relocation Seminar in Tokyo to Be Held June 13 (Sat.) and 14 (Sun.)

- Published: 2026-06-03T17:46:43+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000030.000052930.html
- anchor: #n654132

Saijo City will hold relocation seminars in Tokyo on June 13 and 14. The event will introduce the city’s appeal and feature stories from people who have relocated there, with attendees invited to a tour afterward.

## Art Brut 2026 Traveling Exhibition “Imagination Training!—Drawing Out, Connecting, Here in This Place—” to Be Held at three venues in Tokyo

- Published: 2026-06-03T17:46:15+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001064.000038211.html
- anchor: #n654133
- Companies mentioned: 東京都、東京都渋谷公園通りギャラリー、はじまりの美術館、社会福祉法人安積愛育園、日本財団、東京都現代美術館

東京都 and Shibuya Park Street Gallery will jointly hold a traveling Art Brut exhibition with はじまりの美術館 from October 2026. The exhibition will introduce the unique ideas and expressions of 7 groups of artists through their works.

## Kids’ brand “LITTLE LYKKE,” bringing colorful, POP “small happiness,” grand-opens its WEB STORE.

- Published: 2026-06-03T14:19:16+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000059647.html
- anchor: #n654225

Univertex株式会社 will open the official WEB STORE for kids’ brand “LITTLE LYKKE” on June 1, 2026, and make its first appearance at the international trade show “Playtime Paris” in Paris, France, from June 27–29, 2026.

## Critical care medicine added as a designated specialty, with more than a hundred specialists expected to be added annually

- Published: 2026-06-03T20:31:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606030331.aspx
- anchor: #n656896
- Companies mentioned: 衛生福利部、醫院評鑑暨醫療品質策進會

The Ministry of Health and Welfare has added critical care medicine as a designated specialty, launching a specialist training and certification system. Hung Fang-ming, convener of the preparatory committee, said the first designated specialty exam is expected to be held the year after next (Year 117), with more than 100 critical care specialists expected to be added each year thereafter.

## Trump: Tehran Agrees Not to Have Nuclear Weapons; Wants to Meet Iran’s Supreme Leader

- Published: 2026-06-03T20:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606030330.aspx
- anchor: #n656897
- Companies mentioned: 紐約郵報、法新社、路透社

U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran has agreed not to have nuclear weapons and that he wants to meet with Iran’s supreme leader.

## Chinese Spy Journalist Charged With Gathering Intelligence on Pro-Taiwan Politicians in Czech Republic, a First

- Published: 2026-06-03T20:28:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606030328.aspx
- anchor: #n656794
- Companies mentioned: 光明日報

Yang Yiming, a journalist for Chinese Communist Party media, was charged in the Czech Republic with working for a Chinese intelligence agency and gathering information on pro-Taiwan politicians.

## 前平溪國中校長圖利廠商 判刑1年半、緩刑3年

- Published: 2026-06-03T20:28:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606030329.aspx
- anchor: #n656793

A former principal of Pingxi Junior High School in New Taipei City, surnamed Chen, was sentenced to 1 year and 6 months in prison, suspended for 3 years, for favoring a contractor by bypassing open bidding on a school library renovation project in 2021 and submitting false invoices to claim payment. The contractor benefited by more than NT$40,000.

## Lebanon’s Middle East Airlines Risks Flying Passengers Amid War, Draws Complaint From Pilots’ Group

- Published: 2026-06-03T20:27:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606030327.aspx
- anchor: #n656795
- Companies mentioned: 中東航空（MEA）、黎巴嫩中央銀行、天合聯盟（SkyTeam Alliance）、法國航空（Air France）、達美航空（Delta Air Lines）

IFALPA complained that Middle East Airlines forced pilots to fly near airstrike zones amid the fighting and punished pilots who reported safety incidents. Lebanon’s Civil Aviation Authority has launched a safety audit.

## 內政部助攻婚育家庭 都更地區外捐社宅擬獲2倍容獎

- Published: 2026-06-03T20:22:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606030326.aspx
- anchor: #n656792

The Ministry of the Interior has proposed a legal revision to increase the cap on floor-area bonuses for donating social housing outside urban renewal areas from 1 time to 2 times to boost supply. The donated social housing would be prioritized for families within 2 years of marriage or with minor children.

## 中日持續緊張 31條中日航線5月取消全部航班

- Published: 2026-06-03T20:18:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202606030325.aspx
- anchor: #n656590
- Companies mentioned: 航班管家DAST、第一財經、日本共同社、日本放送協會（NHK）

中日關係緊張導致5月31條航線全數取消，航班取消率37.6%，日本遊客暴跌9成。

## Typhoon Jangmi Hits Japan’s Pacific Coast; Tokyo’s Heavy Rain Breaks June Record

- Published: 2026-06-03T20:16:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606030324.aspx
- anchor: #n656591
- Companies mentioned: NHK、日本氣象協會、日本氣象廳、總務省消防廳、文部科學省

Typhoon Jangmi swept across Japan’s Pacific coast on June 3, bringing record-breaking heavy rain that injured 23 people, damaged 57 buildings and closed 5,378 schools.

## Southeast Asia Finance / World Gym Invests in Subsidiary to Expand in Thailand; Board Approves Full Ownership

- Published: 2026-06-03T20:14:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606033005.aspx
- anchor: #n656588
- Companies mentioned: World Gym International

The board of World Gym-KY approved full ownership of its Thai subsidiary as it expands in the Thai market.

## Presidential Security Vehicle Tires Cost NT$510,000 Each; National Security Bureau Says They Are Special Factory Specifications, Unlike Retail Tires

- Published: 2026-06-03T20:11:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606030323.aspx
- anchor: #n656589
- Companies mentioned: BMW、AUDI

The National Security Bureau’s special service center replaced the tires on 2 security vehicles for the president and vice president, budgeting more than NT$510,000 per tire and prompting lawmakers to question the steep increase. The bureau said they were factory-specification run-flat tires and that checks with vendors confirmed the price was not inflated.

## Wang Yancheng Returns to Form, Allows 1 Run Over 5 Innings in KBO, Gets No Decision

- Published: 2026-06-03T20:09:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606030321.aspx
- anchor: #n656385
- Companies mentioned: 韓華鷹隊、斗山熊隊

韓華鷹隊台灣投手王彥程今天先發5局僅失1分，表現回穩，但無關勝敗。

## On Eve of 37th Anniversary of June Fourth, MAC Urges Chinese Communist Party to Pursue Political Reform

- Published: 2026-06-03T20:09:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202606030322.aspx
- anchor: #n656384

Ahead of the 37th anniversary of the June Fourth Incident, Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council urged the Chinese Communist Party to reform its political system and face history squarely. It stressed that respecting democracy and human rights is key to improving cross-strait relations.

## OB-GYN Surnamed Lo Sentenced for Distributing Child Sexual Abuse Images; to Face Disciplinary Action and Be Listed in ‘Wolf Doctor’ Section

- Published: 2026-06-03T20:06:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606030320.aspx
- anchor: #n656386
- Companies mentioned: 衛福部、司法院、新北地方法院、台大醫院

An OB-GYN surnamed Lo was sentenced to 4 years and 8 months for distributing child sexual abuse images. 衛福部 will refer the doctor for disciplinary action and list the name in its “wolf doctor” section.

## Dada Broadband Holds First Shareholders’ Meeting Since Emerging-Stock Listing, Plans AI Computing and Data Centers

- Published: 2026-06-03T20:04:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606030319.aspx
- anchor: #n656387

Dada Broadband held its first shareholders’ meeting since its emerging-stock listing, announcing plans for AI computing and data centers and approving a cash dividend of NT$3.8 per share.

## Supporting Grassroots Baseball in Matsu, Lions Club Crosses Sea to Donate Equipment

- Published: 2026-06-03T19:59:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606030317.aspx
- anchor: #n656182
- Companies mentioned: 桃園市桃園第1獅子會、國立馬祖高級中學

桃園市桃園第1獅子會 donated nearly NT$200,000 worth of baseball equipment to the Matsu Senior High School baseball team, supporting grassroots baseball on the outlying islands.

## Taiwan and U.S. Deepen Drone Cooperation; 金屬中心 and Defense-Tech Giant Anduril Sign Memorandum

- Published: 2026-06-03T19:59:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606030318.aspx
- anchor: #n656181
- Companies mentioned: 金屬中心、Anduril Industries、Oculus VR

金屬中心 and U.S. company Anduril signed a memorandum of understanding on drone cooperation, focusing on AI and key technologies.

## To Counter Deepfake Misinformation in Nine-in-One Elections, Prosecutors’ Offices to Set Up Dedicated Response Centers

- Published: 2026-06-03T19:57:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606030316.aspx
- anchor: #n656183
- Companies mentioned: 中央選舉委員會、數位發展部、法務部調查局、內政部警政署刑事警察局、台灣網路資訊中心（TWNIC）

The Supreme Prosecutors Office held a meeting, and acting Prosecutor General Hsu Hsi-hsiang instructed local prosecutors’ offices to establish major misinformation response centers for the nine-in-one elections at the end of the year. The Taipei District Prosecutors Office will handle major nationwide deepfake cases.

## Japan’s Birthrate Decline Proves Hard to Stop; 670,000 Newborns, a New Historic Low

- Published: 2026-06-03T19:55:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606030314.aspx
- anchor: #n656179
- Companies mentioned: 日本放送協會（NHK）、產經新聞

Japan had approximately 670,000 newborns in 2025, a record low, with the decline in births running 15 years ahead of projections.

## China Denies Cross-Border Repression Over ‘卡米地’; MAC Says Police Investigation Underway

- Published: 2026-06-03T19:55:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202606030315.aspx
- anchor: #n656178
- Companies mentioned: 大陸委員會（陸委會）、中國國務院台灣事務辦公室（國台辦）

The Taipei comedy club “卡米地” was splashed with filth. The Mainland Affairs Council said police are investigating and that it would counter the Chinese Communist Party’s cross-border repression. China’s Taiwan Affairs Office denied the allegation.

## Legislative Yuan Committee Passes Virtual Asset Bill in Initial Review, Strengthening Oversight and Setting Basis for Stablecoin Issuance

- Published: 2026-06-03T19:54:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606030313.aspx
- anchor: #n656180
- Companies mentioned: 金管會、中央銀行

The Legislative Yuan’s Finance Committee passed a draft Virtual Asset Service Act in its initial review, bringing VASPs under a licensing system, clearly defining stablecoins and requiring full reserve assets. It also sets criminal penalties for fraud and market manipulation.

## China’s Coast Guard Moves East; MAC Says Beijing Should Not Meddle

- Published: 2026-06-03T19:49:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202606030312.aspx
- anchor: #n655975
- Companies mentioned: 大陸委員會（陸委會）、外交部、中國國務院台灣事務辦公室（國台辦）、中國海警局

Japan and the Philippines launched talks on delimiting their EEZs and continental shelves, and Beijing called for the two sides of the Taiwan Strait to jointly safeguard sovereignty. The Mainland Affairs Council responded on the 3rd that Taiwan would continue consultations with Japan and the Philippines and that the Chinese Communist Party need not meddle. 中國海警局 subsequently announced law-enforcement patrols in waters east of Taiwan.

## Think Tank: Czech Republic Helps Europe Reassess Taiwan as a Strategic Partner in De-Risking

- Published: 2026-06-03T19:47:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606030311.aspx
- anchor: #n655976
- Companies mentioned: 中歐亞洲研究所（CEIAS）、華為、中興通訊

A report by the Central European Institute of Asian Studies (CEIAS) said the Czech Republic has successfully helped Europe reassess Taiwan’s strategic value through parliamentary diplomacy and by highlighting the risks of Chinese economic coercion. Taiwan has shifted from being a sensitive cross-strait issue to an important European partner in technology security, supply-chain resilience and democratic cooperation.

## Hsu Hsu-tung Re-elected as Taiwan Cement Chairman; Hsu Kuo-an Joins Board for First Time

- Published: 2026-06-03T19:46:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606030310.aspx
- anchor: #n655977
- Companies mentioned: 裕民航運、遠東新世紀、遠傳電信、遠東商業銀行

Taiwan Cement’s board elected Hsu Hsu-tung to continue as chairman on June 3. His only son, Hsu Kuo-an, joined the board for the first time.

## Trio of Elite Artists Heads to Singapore, Hoping to Connect With International Audiences Through Music

- Published: 2026-06-03T19:36:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202606030309.aspx
- anchor: #n655874
- Companies mentioned: 共享音樂 (Music For People)

A trio of elite Taiwanese artists performed in Singapore on June 3 as part of the “Eternal Symphony” concert, with some of the proceeds going to music education for disadvantaged people.

## Labor Ministry: Cutting Hours Without Cutting Pay Should Not Be Mandatory; Tiered Subsidies Open for Discussion

- Published: 2026-06-03T19:32:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606030308.aspx
- anchor: #n655769

Labor Minister Hung Shen-han told the Legislative Yuan that, given differences among industries, cutting working hours without reducing pay should not be made mandatory by law, while tiered subsidies could be discussed.

## After Large-Scale Russian Airstrikes on Ukraine, NATO Secretary General Makes Secret Visit to Kyiv

- Published: 2026-06-03T19:29:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606030307.aspx
- anchor: #n655771
- Companies mentioned: 北大西洋公約組織（NATO）、烏克蘭國營鐵路公司

After Russia launched large-scale airstrikes on Ukraine, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte made a secret visit to Kyiv on June 3 and was expected to meet with Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Zelenskyy called on NATO to provide more air defense systems.

## China Coast Guard ships intrude into Kinmen waters; Coast Guard: creating an illusion of jurisdiction

- Published: 2026-06-03T19:26:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202606030306.aspx
- anchor: #n655770
- Companies mentioned: 海洋委員會海巡署金馬澎分署、第十二巡防區

4 Chinese Coast Guard vessels intruded into restricted waters off Kinmen on the afternoon of June 3; the Coast Guard monitored them throughout and drove them away.

## Lai Ching-te lays groundwork for election campaign; Tsai Chi-chang to head Finance Committee, Chiu Chien-fu may face expulsion if he runs

- Published: 2026-06-03T19:23:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606030305.aspx
- anchor: #n655772
- Companies mentioned: 民主進步黨、國民黨

At the June 3 Central Standing Committee meeting, DPP Chairman Lai Ching-te announced Tsai Chi-chang as chair of the Finance Committee and appointed Hsu Kuo-yung and Chen Ming-wen as chief supervisors of local election campaigns. On Chiu Chien-fu's possible run for Changhua County magistrate in violation of party rules, the party central office warned it would expel him.

## 7-meter whale shark strays into set net near Guishan Island; fishermen praised for releasing it

- Published: 2026-06-03T19:20:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606030304.aspx
- anchor: #n655773

Off the coast of Toucheng, Yilan, a 7-meter protected whale shark strayed into a set net near Guishan Island. Fisherman surnamed Cheng looped a rope around its tail and towed it 1 nautical mile offshore to release it, earning praise from netizens.

## Overcoming pineapple quarantine hurdles: Agricultural Research Institute technology helps break into overseas markets

- Published: 2026-06-03T19:17:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606030303.aspx
- anchor: #n655667
- Companies mentioned: 農業部農業試驗所、農業部國際司

The Agricultural Research Institute formed a team to support pineapple exports, successfully reducing fumigation and mold-related spoilage rates for pineapples exported to Japan. It introduced drone pesticide application and launched a new variety granted plant variety rights in Japan.

## 14 sorties by Chinese military aircraft cross the median line in the morning, disrupting Taiwan; military releases air and sea surveillance footage

- Published: 2026-06-03T19:16:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606030302.aspx
- anchor: #n655668
- Companies mentioned: 國防部、中華民國海軍、中華民國空軍

On the morning of June 3, 14 sorties by Chinese military aircraft crossed the Taiwan Strait median line and entered Taiwan's central and southwestern airspace. The military released surveillance footage and dispatched aircraft and vessels to respond.

## AI stocks remain hot as Taiwan stocks hit a record high; New Taiwan dollar rises 0.5 fen to close at NT$31.44

- Published: 2026-06-03T19:15:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606030301.aspx
- anchor: #n655665
- Companies mentioned: 輝達（NVIDIA）

Driven by COMPUTEX and the AI boom, Taiwan stocks closed at a record high on the 3rd, while the New Taiwan dollar edged higher.

## NXP: The key to physical AI is a nervous system that enables machines to respond and understand in real time

- Published: 2026-06-03T19:12:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606030300.aspx
- anchor: #n655666
- Companies mentioned: 恩智浦（NXP）

NXP CEO Sotomayor spoke at COMPUTEX 2026, emphasizing that the key to physical AI is building an architecture like the human nervous system to enable machines to respond in real time and operate safely.

## UK allows websites to opt out of Google's AI search; regulator says it is a world first

- Published: 2026-06-03T19:08:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606030299.aspx
- anchor: #n655459
- Companies mentioned: Google

The UK's CMA ordered Google to allow websites to opt out of AI search, in a world first.

## National Library of Public Information's Reading Home Run: 40 libraries across 4 counties and cities offer baseball tickets in exchange for borrowed books

- Published: 2026-06-03T19:07:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606030297.aspx
- anchor: #n655462
- Companies mentioned: 中信銀行、中信兄弟

The National Library of Public Information is holding “2026 Reading Home Run” in partnership with 中信銀行, offering a book-borrowing-for-baseball-tickets program at 40 libraries across 4 counties and cities to encourage reading and sports.

## Tainan specialty coffee evaluation draws a record 42 entries

- Published: 2026-06-03T19:07:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606030298.aspx
- anchor: #n655461
- Companies mentioned: 東山區農會

Tainan City held its Domestic Specialty Coffee Evaluation for year 115, drawing a record 42 entries. Gaofeng Coffee Garden received the highest score.

## Taipei Biennial curator announced; previously served as artistic director of the Venice Biennale

- Published: 2026-06-03T19:06:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202606030296.aspx
- anchor: #n655463
- Companies mentioned: 台北市立美術館

The Taipei Fine Arts Museum announced that Cecilia Alemani will curate the 2027 Taipei Biennial, her first curatorial project in Asia.

## Iran talks falter, but tech stocks and AI demand continue to drive gains in Asian markets

- Published: 2026-06-03T19:05:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606030295.aspx
- anchor: #n655464
- Companies mentioned: 東京威力科創、愛德萬測試、台積電、IG集團

Stalled Iran talks sent oil prices sharply higher, but the AI boom lifted most Asian markets. Japanese stocks surged on semiconductor shares, while Taiwan stocks ended higher as 台積電 advanced.

## South Korean local election exit polls: ruling Democratic Party leads in 11 regions

- Published: 2026-06-03T18:59:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606030294.aspx
- anchor: #n655460
- Companies mentioned: KBS、SBS、MBC、韓國放送協會、電視台聯合預測調查委員會（KEP）、韓聯社

South Korean local election exit polls showed the ruling Democratic Party of Korea leading in 11 regions, while the opposition People Power Party led only in Gyeongbuk.

## Brothers eliminated in first half; manager Hirano Keiichi apologizes to fans and vows to rebuild a strong team

- Published: 2026-06-03T18:58:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606030293.aspx
- anchor: #n655256
- Companies mentioned: 中信兄弟、中信育樂、樂天桃猿

中信兄弟 were eliminated in the first half. Manager Hirano Keiichi apologized to fans and promised to rebuild a strong team. The club also announced a change in team leadership.

## Greater Taipei to be hot and muggy on the 4th, with highs reaching 36 degrees; watch for torrential rain on the afternoon of the 5th

- Published: 2026-06-03T18:56:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606030292.aspx
- anchor: #n655258

The Central Weather Administration forecast a high of 36 degrees in Greater Taipei on June 4, with heavy rain possible on the afternoon of the 5th. A stationary front is expected to affect the area for a week from the 8th.

## OB-GYN surnamed Luo sentenced to 4 years and 8 months for collecting and distributing sexual images of minors who were patients

- Published: 2026-06-03T18:53:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606030291.aspx
- anchor: #n655255
- Companies mentioned: 台大醫院

The New Taipei District Court sentenced an OB-GYN surnamed Luo to 4 years and 8 months in prison for possessing more than 1TB of sexual images of minors, distributing them and secretly filming patients.

## 逾20年 成功商水首次在冷氣房辦畢典

- Published: 2026-06-03T18:52:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606030290.aspx
- anchor: #n655257
- Companies mentioned: 教育部

The air conditioning at the activity center of Taitung's Chenggong Commercial and Industrial Vocational High School had been broken for more than 20 years. Legislator Chen Ying secured NT$4 million in funding for its replacement, completed before the 33rd graduation ceremony.

## Shen Po-yang meets with Taipei International Junior Chamber, focusing on youth entrepreneurship

- Published: 2026-06-03T18:51:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606030289.aspx
- anchor: #n655054
- Companies mentioned: 台北市國際青商會

Democratic Progressive Party Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang met with 台北市國際青商會, focusing on youth entrepreneurship and proposing a fund to help young people secure initial capital.

## No one has claimed Taiwan Railways ticket-sales bonuses in 5 years; union urges adding points for electronic tickets

- Published: 2026-06-03T18:41:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606030287.aspx
- anchor: #n655053
- Companies mentioned: 台鐵公司、台鐵產業工會

台鐵產業工會 said Taiwan Railways' ticket-sales bonus program is outdated, with no one claiming a bonus in nearly 5 years, and called for electronic ticketing services to be included.

## Computex boost: Lin Hsiu-ming says stock exchange will serve as a bridge between global capital and AI companies

- Published: 2026-06-03T18:41:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606030288.aspx
- anchor: #n655052

證交所董事長林修銘在COMPUTEX表示，證交所將扮演全球資金與AI企業的橋梁。台股市值突破5兆美元，躍居全球第5大市場，預估2026年申請上市企業中約4成來自AI產業鏈。

## Rarely losing his temper, Wang Chien-ming shuts phone booth door; hopes young pitchers seize opportunity [Video]

- Published: 2026-06-03T18:41:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606030286.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/1940713-en.html
- anchor: #n655049
- Companies mentioned: 中信兄弟隊、統一7-ELEVEn獅隊

CTBC Brothers pitching coach Wang Chien-ming, angered by a string of walks from his pitching staff, unusually lost his temper and shut the bullpen phone booth door. In a pregame interview, he said he hoped young pitchers would seize their opportunities and take responsibility for their own results.

## Chiggers active in Taitung's forests and on trails; 18 confirmed cases so far in year 115

- Published: 2026-06-03T18:40:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606030285.aspx
- anchor: #n655050
- Companies mentioned: 衛生福利部疾病管制署

Taitung County's health department said 18 cases of scrub typhus had been confirmed this year as of May 31, and urged the public to take precautions.

## As St. Petersburg Economic Forum opens, Ukrainian drones strike local oil terminal

- Published: 2026-06-03T18:39:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606030284.aspx
- anchor: #n655051
- Companies mentioned: 路透社

Ukrainian drones struck an oil terminal on the opening day of the St. Petersburg Economic Forum, seeking to damage Russia's image.

## Cheng Li-wun says she would be a mere party chair without a Cheng-Xi meeting; Wu Cheng says it is regrettable

- Published: 2026-06-03T18:33:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606030283.aspx
- anchor: #n654840
- Companies mentioned: 國民黨、民進黨

國民黨主席鄭麗文稱若無鄭習會只是陽春主席，民進黨發言人吳崢表示遺憾。

## New Taipei draws on Japan's anti-fraud experience, advocates cross-sector prevention and multiple identity checks

- Published: 2026-06-03T18:32:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606030281.aspx
- anchor: #n654842
- Companies mentioned: 玉山銀行東京分行、信義房屋不動產

New Taipei Land Administration Department Director-General Wang Li-kuo reported on June 3, drawing on Japan's experience to propose cross-sector fraud prevention, multiple identity checks and a review of the paper title deed system to improve real estate transaction security.

## Chou Tien-chen beats Wang Tzu-wei at Indonesia Open, extends head-to-head winning streak to 15

- Published: 2026-06-03T18:32:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606030282.aspx
- anchor: #n654841
- Companies mentioned: BWF（世界羽球聯盟）

Chou Tien-chen defeated Wang Tzu-wei in the men's singles opening round of the Indonesia Open, earning his 15th consecutive head-to-head win. In women's singles, Chiu Pin-chien rallied to defeat Ratchanok Intanon in the opening round.

## ASPEED: Benefits from higher shipments and product generation transition next year to drive growth

- Published: 2026-06-03T18:28:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606030280.aspx
- anchor: #n654843
- Companies mentioned: 酷博樂

ASPEED Chairman Lin Hung-ming said this year's business has risen quarter by quarter, and growth is expected next year as the company benefits from higher shipment volumes and a product generation transition.

## Woman surnamed Wei accused of driving after drug use and causing crash; detention approved

- Published: 2026-06-03T18:26:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606030277.aspx
- anchor: #n654847
- Companies mentioned: 新竹地檢署、新竹市警察局、新竹地方法院

新竹地檢署偵辦魏姓女子涉嫌施用毒品（依托咪酯）後駕車肇事，檢方認定有反覆實施犯罪之虞，向法院聲請羈押獲准。

## Ministry of Justice builds sovereign AI, launches large language model project

- Published: 2026-06-03T18:26:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606030278.aspx
- anchor: #n654845

The Ministry of Justice launched a project for a dedicated legal large language model on June 3. Minister of Justice Cheng Ming-chien stressed the need to build trustworthy sovereign AI. National Science and Technology Council Minister Wu Cheng-wen and Digital Affairs Minister Lin Yi-ching attended.

## Taipei Veterans General Hospital study: Seniors missing more than 14 teeth face 10 times the risk of Alzheimer's disease

- Published: 2026-06-03T18:26:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606030279.aspx
- anchor: #n654844

A Taipei Veterans General Hospital study found that seniors missing more than 14 teeth face 10 times the risk of Alzheimer's disease. The study said tooth loss can reduce chewing stimulation and cause chronic inflammation, among other effects that affect brain function.

## 中藥材進口銳減4成 業界憂供應斷鏈影響中醫

- Published: 2026-06-03T18:24:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606030275.aspx
- anchor: #n654848

台灣中藥材進口量15年內銳減4成，中藥商公會名譽理事長馬逸才指出主因是中藥房凋零與健保制度改變，恐導致供應斷鏈，衝擊科學中藥與中醫醫療院所。

## Japan, Philippines negotiate EEZ boundary; Foreign Ministry condemns China's malicious manipulation of one-China principle

- Published: 2026-06-03T18:24:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606030276.aspx
- anchor: #n654846

Japan and the Philippines announced negotiations on delimiting their EEZ. Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs rejected China's attempt to manipulate the one-China principle, stressing that the two sides of the Taiwan Strait are not subordinate to each other.

## Taiwan stocks surge 901 points to another record; 4 straight days of gains total 2822 points

- Published: 2026-06-03T18:22:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606030274.aspx
- anchor: #n654739
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、台達電、鴻海、聯發科、大立光、聯亞、波若威、上詮、光聖、訊芯-KY、光環、華星光、聯鈞、中信金、凱基金、華南金、第一金、國泰金、兆豐國際投顧

台股3日大漲901.85點，收在46459.16點創新高，連4天收紅累計上漲2822點。台積電漲45元收2425元新高。法人提醒下週關注美國CPI及日本央行動向。

## VERA unveils new song with more challenging choreography; members weep as Babi goes solo

- Published: 2026-06-03T18:17:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202606030273.aspx
- anchor: #n654636

Boy group VERA released a new song with more challenging choreography, and members practiced until they cried. Member Babi is going solo; before leaving the group, he spoke with his fellow members, and they wept together.

## Taishin Shin Kong Financial Holding posts NT$21.1 billion in first-quarter profit; Lin Wei-chun cautiously optimistic about dividends

- Published: 2026-06-03T18:16:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606030272.aspx
- anchor: #n654637
- Companies mentioned: 台新銀行、新光銀行、新光人壽、台新證券、元富證券

Taishin Shin Kong Financial Holding posted NT$21.1 billion in first-quarter profit, up 150% year on year. General manager Lin Wei-chun was cautiously optimistic about dividends.

## Iran strikes Gulf states again; Kuwait airport terminal damaged, Bahrain intercepts missiles

- Published: 2026-06-03T18:14:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606030271.aspx
- anchor: #n654638
- Companies mentioned: 科威特國際機場、美國海軍第5艦隊、美軍中央司令部

Iran strikes Kuwait airport, Bahrain intercepts missiles as US-Iran ceasefire deal faces test

## Battle-top arena stolen from Taichung game store; suspect arrested and referred for prosecution

- Published: 2026-06-03T18:14:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606030270.aspx
- anchor: #n654635

A battle-top arena was stolen from outside a game store in Taiping District, Taichung. Police identified a man in his 60s surnamed Jian, who discarded the equipment after a recycling center refused to take it. The case was referred for prosecution on theft charges.

## ASEAN Finance / ASEAN Briefing for June 3, 2026

- Published: 2026-06-03T18:11:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606033004.aspx
- anchor: #n654634
- Companies mentioned: 輝立證券、金味集團、AMRO、印尼棕櫚油協會

The Central News Agency's ASEAN briefing for June 3, 2026, covers financial and economic developments in Vietnam, Laos, Singapore, the Philippines, Myanmar, Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia, Indonesia and other countries.

## Mavis Fan curates JAM JAM ASIA; Dee Hsu says she wants to go but is turned down

- Published: 2026-06-03T18:11:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202606030258.aspx
- anchor: #n654432

A press conference for the JAM JAM ASIA music festival was held on June 3, unveiling the curatorial team. Mavis Fan said Dee Hsu was not invited. Accusefive and Masa will perform together, and Accusefive will play Taipei Arena in November.

## After failing to name Four Beasts Mountain, Chiang Wan-an draws attention; says he will find time to hike with his wife and children

- Published: 2026-06-03T18:10:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606030257.aspx
- anchor: #n654433

Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an drew attention recently after a video showed him unable to name the peaks of Four Beasts Mountain during a 2023 city council session. Responding on June 3, he said he should find time to go hiking with his wife and children and promote the Taipei Grand Trail.

## Air Force signs 5-year, NT$900 million technical support service deal with Dassault to keep Mirage aircraft operational

- Published: 2026-06-03T17:56:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606030256.aspx
- anchor: #n654230

The Air Force Command signed a 5-year, NT$926 million technical support contract with Dassault to maintain the operational readiness of its Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets.

## Nvidia joins forces with TSMC on CPO switches; production ramp-up set for second half

- Published: 2026-06-03T17:55:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606030255.aspx
- anchor: #n654231
- Companies mentioned: 輝達（NVIDIA）、台積電（TSMC）

Nvidia and TSMC are jointly developing the COUPE silicon photonics packaging platform and have shipped a new-generation CPO switch. Production will expand in the second half.

## Fengyuan Hospital introduces smart medication cabinets to improve dispensing accuracy and ease pharmacists' workload

- Published: 2026-06-03T17:53:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606030253.aspx
- anchor: #n654227

The Ministry of Health and Welfare's Fengyuan Hospital has introduced automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs) for high-alert medications. Pharmacists can scan barcodes to retrieve the correct drugs, cutting dispensing time by six-tenths and simplifying controlled-drug management.

## 南亞科5月營收276億元創新高 年增730%

- Published: 2026-06-03T17:53:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606030254.aspx
- anchor: #n654226

DRAM廠南亞科5月營收276.7億元創新高，年增730%。前5月營收破千億，超越前兩年總和。市場需求強勁，DRAM供不應求，缺口估延續至明年底。

## Korean media name three people, including Jensen Huang, praising Taiwan's semiconductor giants for reshaping global tech industry

- Published: 2026-06-03T17:51:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606030252.aspx
- anchor: #n654228
- Companies mentioned: 輝達（NVIDIA）、超微（AMD）、台積電（TSMC）、三星電子、SK海力士、現代汽車、樂金電子、斗山、英特爾、德州儀器、IBM

South Korea's Seoul Economic Daily profiled three Taiwan-born semiconductor leaders—Jensen Huang, Lisa Su and Morris Chang—praising them for reshaping the global tech industry. Huang is expected to visit South Korea this week for talks with Samsung and other companies.

## Kung-Tung student Peng You-rui wins bronze at US potato culinary competition, showcasing promise

- Published: 2026-06-03T17:49:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606030251.aspx
- anchor: #n654229
- Companies mentioned: 國立高雄餐旅大學

Peng You-rui, a student at Kung-Tung Technical Senior High School in Taitung, won bronze at the US Potato International Culinary Competition, showcasing his potential.