# AI News 180m Report｜2026-06-04 15:00–18:00 JST｜Page 5 of 5 One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 336 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 96 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link. ## 金包里慈護宮 holds ridgepole-raising ceremony; Hou Yu-ih hopes historic temple's splendor will be restored - Published: 2026-06-04T15:37:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606040183.aspx - anchor: #n684814 - Companies mentioned: 新北市政府、金包里慈護宮、文化局、民政局 New Taipei Mayor Hou Yu-ih attended the ridgepole-raising ceremony at 金包里慈護宮 on the 4th. The temple is a city-designated historic building undergoing repairs due to termite damage. It raised NT$380 million, and completion is expected in August 2028. ## Liu Young-way meets Chey Tae-won; Hon Hai and SK集團 to join forces in race for next-generation AI infrastructure - Published: 2026-06-04T15:35:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606040181.aspx - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/1938890-en.html - anchor: #n684816 - Companies mentioned: SK集團 Hon Hai Chairman Liu Young-way met with SK集團 Chairman Chey Tae-won in Taipei to discuss cooperation on AI servers, data centers and energy. ## Manufacturing or trafficking zombie vape cartridges could carry death penalty; possession of e-cigarettes punishable by NT$100,000 fine - Published: 2026-06-04T15:35:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606040182.aspx - anchor: #n684815 The Executive Yuan approved 14 measures to combat drugs and drug-impaired driving, including reclassifying etomidate as a Schedule 1 narcotic, imposing the death penalty for manufacturing or trafficking, permanently revoking licenses for fatal drug-impaired driving, and fining people NT$100,000 for possessing e-cigarettes. ## Man indicted for helping 28 households tamper with electric meters; Taipower seeks more than NT$15 million in unpaid bills - Published: 2026-06-04T15:34:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606040179.aspx - anchor: #n684818 - Companies mentioned: 台灣電力公司（台電） A 57-year-old man surnamed Chou in Yunlin County allegedly returned to his old ways and helped 28 households modify electric meters. The Yunlin District Prosecutors Office indicted him, and Taipower is seeking more than NT$15.71 million in unpaid bills. ## 政院：結合財政指標 全盤評估軍公教調薪 - Published: 2026-06-04T15:34:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606040180.aspx - anchor: #n684817 - Companies mentioned: 行政院、行政院人事行政總處、教育部 行政院 said salary increases for military personnel, civil servants and public school employees will be comprehensively assessed alongside fiscal indicators. The Directorate-General of Personnel Administration said professional allowances will be included in the overall assessment. KMT lawmakers called for current employees to be represented on the review committee. ## Man in his 6th decade sees kidney function indicators decline; thyroid abnormality to blame - Published: 2026-06-04T15:33:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606040178.aspx - anchor: #n684611 - Companies mentioned: 書田診所 A man in his 60s experienced a decline in kidney function indicators due to hypothyroidism, which improved after treatment. ## Aviation City relocation incentive application deadline extended to end of October - Published: 2026-06-04T15:30:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606040177.aspx - anchor: #n684612 - Companies mentioned: 交通部民用航空局、桃園市政府、行政院 The Civil Aeronautics Administration announced that the application deadline for Taoyuan Aviation City's relocation incentives has been extended to the end of October to encourage relocation and secure land for the third runway. ## Japan and Philippines begin EEZ talks; Taiwan representative in Manila sends letter reaffirming Taiwan's sovereignty - Published: 2026-06-04T15:30:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606040176.aspx - anchor: #n684608 - Companies mentioned: 中央社 Japan and the Philippines have begun EEZ talks, prompting concern in Taiwan because the maritime areas overlap. Taiwan's representative in the Philippines, Chou Min-kan, sent a letter to the Philippine side reaffirming sovereignty. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the 2 countries should not harm Taiwan's interests. The Philippines responded that consultations have not yet begun. ## Chiang Wan-an: 2 red pandas expected to arrive in Taiwan on the 6th, result of Taipei-Shanghai exchanges - Published: 2026-06-04T15:28:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606040175.aspx - anchor: #n684609 - Companies mentioned: 台北市政府、上海市政府、上海動物園 Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an announced that 2 red pandas will arrive in Taiwan on the 6th, as a result of Taipei-Shanghai exchanges. ## Rain area expands; 11 counties and cities, including northern Taiwan and Taoyuan, warned of heavy rain - Published: 2026-06-04T15:27:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606040174.aspx - anchor: #n684610 中央氣象署 updated its heavy rain alert on the afternoon of June 4, warning 11 counties and cities, including mountainous areas of northern Taiwan and Taoyuan, of heavy rain expected to continue into the evening. ## Taiwan Railways cuts bamboo to prevent contact with overhead wires; service between Sijiaoting and Qidu returns to normal - Published: 2026-06-04T15:22:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606040173.aspx - anchor: #n684407 - Companies mentioned: 台鐵公司 Bamboo on a slope encroached on overhead wires between Sijiaoting and Qidu, forcing Taiwan Railways to operate single-track service in both directions temporarily. After repairs, normal double-track service resumed at 12:38 p.m. ## Heavyweight stocks fall; Taiwan stocks plunge 781 points to close at session low of 45677 - Published: 2026-06-04T15:19:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606040172.aspx - anchor: #n684405 - Companies mentioned: 台積電、聯發科、台達電、鴻海、士電、亞力、華城、凱基金、華南金、國泰金、群益投顧 Rising Middle East tensions and a retreat in U.S. stocks sent heavyweight shares lower in Taiwan on the 4th. The market plunged 781.70 points to close at the session low of 45677.46. ## National Development Council launches one-stop financial services for foreign nationals; 6 banks selected for pilot - Published: 2026-06-04T15:18:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606040171.aspx - anchor: #n684406 - Companies mentioned: 中國信託商業銀行、玉山商業銀行、台北富邦商業銀行、台新國際商業銀行、兆豐國際商業銀行、第一商業銀行 The National Development Council is launching a pilot program for one-stop financial services for foreign nationals, with 6 banks selected to provide more accessible services. ## Sanae Takaichi plans July visit to India; QUAD leaders' summit expected to take place this year - Published: 2026-06-04T15:13:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606040170.aspx - anchor: #n684202 Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi plans to visit India in July and meet with Narendra Modi. Topics will include energy, mineral supply chains and the timing of the QUAD summit. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said a QUAD summit is expected to take place this year. ## Trump reportedly dozed off during Cabinet meeting; Rubio dismisses claim as absurd and ridiculous - Published: 2026-06-04T15:11:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606040169.aspx - anchor: #n684203 - Companies mentioned: 法新社、華盛頓郵報、美國廣播公司新聞網、益普索 U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio rejected reports that Trump dozed off during a Cabinet meeting. ## June electronic futures fall; financial futures rise. - Published: 2026-06-04T15:08:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606040168.aspx - anchor: #n684204 - Companies mentioned: 台灣期貨交易所 Taipei stocks fell 781.7 points on June 4 to close at 45677.46. June electronic futures fell 47.05 points to close at 3008.15, a positive spread of 45.58 points; June financial futures rose 23.4 points to close at 2933.4, a positive spread of 25.88 points. ## Criminal Investigation Bureau division chief accused of taking bribes and leaking information; not indicted for insufficient evidence - Published: 2026-06-04T15:06:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606040167.aspx - anchor: #n684205 - Companies mentioned: 內政部警政署刑事警察局、士林地方法院檢察署、台灣高等檢察署 時任刑事局大隊長徐男被控收賄洩密，士檢因證據不足不起訴4名被告。 ## Reports: Trump told aides he would not wage an all-out war against Iran unless U.S. troops were killed - Published: 2026-06-04T15:04:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606040166.aspx - anchor: #n684206 U.S. President Donald Trump privately told aides that he would not restart a full-scale war unless Iran killed U.S. troops. Despite the fiercest clashes yet between the U.S. and Iran during the ceasefire, which left one person dead, Trump favors resolving the dispute through diplomacy and is in no rush to reach an agreement. He also urged the Israeli prime minister to call off military operations in Lebanon to preserve diplomatic progress. ## Taipei councilor questions gaps in school-safety reports; Education Department to review early-warning system - Published: 2026-06-04T15:03:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606040163.aspx - anchor: #n684101 - Companies mentioned: 台北市教育局 Taipei City Councilor Chung Pei-chun exposed a gap in the school-safety reporting system: a sixth-grade elementary school student’s 10 incidents of disruptive behavior were not classified as part of the same case. The Education Department said it would review its early-warning system and strengthen interagency cooperation. ## Executive Yuan: Continue talks with Japan and the Philippines; EEZ negotiations must not affect Taiwan’s interests - Published: 2026-06-04T15:03:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606040165.aspx - anchor: #n684100 Japan and the Philippines have launched EEZ negotiations. Taiwan’s Executive Yuan said the talks must not affect Taiwan’s interests and that it would continue communicating with both sides. It also criticized China, saying it should not use the talks as an opportunity to turn waters east of Taiwan into an inland sea. ## June Taiwan stock index futures fall 563 points - Published: 2026-06-04T15:03:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606040164.aspx - anchor: #n684099 - Companies mentioned: 台灣期貨交易所 Taipei stocks plunged 781.7 points on June 4. June Taiwan index futures fell 563 points, with a positive spread of 616.54 points. ## Hon Hai announces strategic partnership with Intel to develop comprehensive AI solutions - Published: 2026-06-04T14:57:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606040161.aspx - anchor: #n684096 Hon Hai and Intel announced a strategic partnership, combining their strengths in chips, systems integration and global manufacturing to jointly develop comprehensive AI solutions spanning chips to applications, with a focus on AI racks, edge AI and physical AI. ## Acting Attorney General Blanche sparks controversy; Trump plans to make appointment permanent - Published: 2026-06-04T14:57:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606040162.aspx - anchor: #n684095 - Companies mentioned: 中央社、法新社 U.S. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has drawn controversy for advancing a $1.8 billion compensation fund proposal. Trump plans to formally nominate him as attorney general. ## Taiwan stocks fall 781.7 points - Published: 2026-06-04T14:55:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606040160.aspx - anchor: #n684097 - Companies mentioned: 友達、凱基金、主動統一升級50、聯電、仁寶、和桐、中纖、德淵、科風、寶徠、鴻名、森崴能源、彩晶、宏碁 台北股市4日收盤大跌781.7點，跌幅1.68%，收在45677.46點，成交金額達新台幣1兆2388.14億元。 ## 中科實中學生訪德國姐妹校 書法珍奶展現台灣文化 - Published: 2026-06-04T14:53:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606040159.aspx - anchor: #n684098 - Companies mentioned: 駐德代表處 20 students from National Experimental High School at Central Taiwan Science Park traveled to Germany for an in-person exchange with a sister school, bringing calligraphy and bubble tea ingredients to showcase Taiwanese culture. ## Kaohsiung City Government holds AI career camp to help young people explore future workplaces - Published: 2026-06-04T14:52:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606040157.aspx - anchor: #n683895 - Companies mentioned: 欣亞數位、智崴資訊科技 Kaohsiung’s Youth Bureau launched its first “AI Career Experience Camp” this year, combining the use of AI tools, résumé reviews and simulated situational interviews to help young people learn about future workplaces. ## Clear aligner buyers left with interrupted treatment; FDA to check whether devices are legally approved - Published: 2026-06-04T14:52:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606040158.aspx - anchor: #n683894 - Companies mentioned: 海棠牙醫、歐耐恩 民眾購買「歐耐恩」透明牙套療程後未收到產品且療程中斷，經查該品牌無食藥署許可證。立委邱慧洳召開協調會，食藥署已會同地方政府調查並移送檢調。消保處統計今年1月至6月3日相關申訴約200件。 ## TSMC shareholders’ meeting boost fails to lift stocks; Taiwan market falls 781 points, closes at low - Published: 2026-06-04T14:51:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606040156.aspx - anchor: #n683889 - Companies mentioned: 聯發科技、台達電子、鴻海精密 After setting records for 4 consecutive days as COMPUTEX drew to a close, Taiwan stocks plunged 781.70 points today (the 4th), closing at 45677.46. Good news from TSMC’s shareholders’ meeting failed to lift the stock, which fell NT$40. MediaTek, Delta Electronics, Hon Hai and other heavyweight stocks also fell. ## Brunson leads Knicks comeback over Spurs for first NBA Finals win; Wembanyama: We’ll be better - Published: 2026-06-04T14:44:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606040155.aspx - anchor: #n683891 - Companies mentioned: 紐約尼克、聖安東尼奧馬刺 NBA總冠軍賽首戰，尼克逆轉勝馬刺。布朗森第四節關鍵表現，溫班亞馬手感不佳但信心不減。 ## Pygmy pandas coming for Twin Cities Forum; handover ceremony to be held in Shanghai on 6/5 - Published: 2026-06-04T14:39:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202606040154.aspx - anchor: #n683890 - Companies mentioned: 台北市立動物園、上海動物園 台北市立動物園 is exchanging black-footed penguins for two pygmy pandas from 上海動物園. The handover ceremony will be held at 上海動物園 at 3 p.m. on June 5. ## Indigenous self-government law still not enacted; scholars urge formation of task force and pilot program - Published: 2026-06-04T14:38:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606040153.aspx - anchor: #n683892 With legislation on the Indigenous Peoples Self-Government Act delayed, scholars and Rukai representatives at a Legislative Yuan public hearing proposed setting up a task force and piloting a tribal public juridical-person system with the Rukai people first. The Council of Indigenous Peoples said the pilot’s results would serve as a reference for legislation. ## Chiu Bingkun visits International University Sports Federation for in-depth exchange and dialogue - Published: 2026-06-04T14:37:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606040152.aspx - anchor: #n683893 - Companies mentioned: 國際大學運動總會（FISU） Newly appointed chair of the Chinese Taipei University Sports Federation Chiu Bingkun visited the headquarters of 國際大學運動總會（FISU） in Lausanne, Switzerland, on June 4, holding in-depth discussions with President Leonz Eder and Secretary General Matthias Remund.