# AI News 180m Report｜2026-06-05 18:00–21:00 JST｜Page 3 of 3

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 157 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 80 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Ballot shortages at 67 locations across South Korea during local elections; election commission chief resigns

- Published: 2026-06-05T18:45:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606050269.aspx
- anchor: #n727462
- Companies mentioned: 韓國中央選舉管理委員會、韓聯社、國民力量

South Korea's National Election Commission Chairman 盧泰嶽 resigned, taking responsibility for ballot shortages during local elections. Additional ballots were delivered to 67 polling stations nationwide, and voting was temporarily suspended at 22 locations.

## Former British prince Andrew revealed to have sublet cottage while paying nominal rent for mansion

- Published: 2026-06-05T18:39:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606050267.aspx
- anchor: #n727459
- Companies mentioned: 英國國家審計部、英國國會公共帳目委員會

英國國家審計部 revealed that former Prince Andrew rented a property on a royal estate for a nominal rent and made a profit by subletting a cottage. He paid a £1 million rights fee and £7.5 million in renovation costs in exchange for a 75-year low-rent lease. His daughter also enjoyed a royal residence. Andrew was arrested in connection with the Epstein case.

## Three major institutional investors sell NT$110 billion in Taiwan stocks; foreign investors' NT$83.6 billion sale is 12th-largest on record

- Published: 2026-06-05T18:38:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606050266.aspx
- anchor: #n727460
- Companies mentioned: 聯電、陽明、台新新光金、中纖、復華富時不動產ETF、力積電、群創、群益優選非投等債ETF、國泰金、大成鋼、金寶、凱基金、統一升級50 ETF、統一台股增長ETF、元大台灣50 ETF、友達、華邦電、康舒、廣達、凱基台灣TOP50 ETF、遠東新、台積電、台新投顧

Taiwan stocks retreated from their highs on the 5th. The three major institutional investors recorded net sales of NT$110.098 billion, while foreign investors sold a net NT$82.631 billion, their 12th-largest sale on record. Analysts said the selling reflected profit-taking at elevated levels, not panic selling.

## Risk of locally heavy rain in western Taiwan on the 6th; stationary front to bring rain islandwide next week

- Published: 2026-06-05T18:36:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606050265.aspx
- anchor: #n727461

The Central Weather Administration forecast that a low-pressure system would move away on June 6, though parts of western Taiwan could still see heavy rain. A stationary front and southwesterly winds will bring rain across Taiwan from June 9 to 12, with western Taiwan, the northeast and mountainous areas of Hualien and Taitung at risk of heavy or torrential rain.

## Intel teams up with Hitachi to improve robot yield and energy efficiency

- Published: 2026-06-05T18:34:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606053003.aspx
- anchor: #n727458
- Companies mentioned: 鴻海

Intel and Hitachi are working together to use AI in factories to improve robot yields and energy efficiency. Intel's wafer fabs are adopting Hitachi's “HMAX Energy” service, while Intel is supplying high-voltage chips. Intel also announced a strategic partnership with 鴻海.

## 嘉義女涉毒駕擦撞 到案語無倫次快篩陽性遭收押

- Published: 2026-06-05T18:34:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606050264.aspx
- anchor: #n727254

A woman surnamed 潘 in Chiayi City is suspected of driving under the influence of drugs and fleeing after a collision. After turning herself in, she was found to be mentally impaired and tested positive on a saliva rapid screening test. A court ordered her detained.

## 陳傑憲 managing spondylolisthesis alongside injury; explains origin of megaphone

- Published: 2026-06-05T18:33:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606050262.aspx
- anchor: #n727256
- Companies mentioned: 統一7-ELEVEn獅隊、中信兄弟隊

Uni-Lions player 陳傑憲 has lower-back discomfort caused by spondylolisthesis and has recently been on standby on the bench during games. He said the spondylolisthesis is a long-standing problem and that he has to live with it alongside his injury. Even when he does not play, he cheers from the sidelines with a megaphone, which he said came from a brand event.

## Hualien forum in regional cultural conference series focuses on sustainability and preservation of local culture

- Published: 2026-06-05T18:33:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606050263.aspx
- anchor: #n727255
- Companies mentioned: 風尚旅行社、蚯蚓文化、Pising彼心書店、中華民國傳統匠師產業工會、雲門舞集舞蹈教室、衛武營國家藝術文化中心

The first regional forum of the Ministry of Culture's “National Cultural Conference” was held in Hualien, focusing on sustainability and the preservation of local culture.

## 高志綱 understands alma mater's reasons for transformation: the 2 characters 穀保 have always stayed with him

- Published: 2026-06-05T18:32:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606050261.aspx
- anchor: #n727257
- Companies mentioned: 統一7-ELEVEn獅隊

穀保家商 plans to transform; alumnus 高志綱 understands the reasons but feels regret, while founder 蔡明堂 guarantees the baseball team will not disband.

## 大立光5月營收月減14% 估6月出貨遞延

- Published: 2026-06-05T18:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606050260.aspx
- anchor: #n727253

大立光5月營收45.93億元，月減14%，年增43%。6月客戶需求未減，但出貨因排程下滑。前5月累計營收254.95億元，年增15%。

## Changhua man suspected of drug-impaired driving crashes while transporting gas cylinders; court releases him without bail, prosecutors appeal

- Published: 2026-06-05T18:24:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606050259.aspx
- anchor: #n726995

A man surnamed 江 in Yuanlin, Changhua County, crashed while driving under the influence of drugs and transporting gas cylinders. Prosecutors' request for his detention was rejected, and the court ordered him released without bail. After prosecutors appealed, the High Court remanded the case for a retrial.

## Rice stink bugs threaten organic rice; Taitung Agricultural Research and Extension Station deploys Beauveria bassiana as a natural enemy

- Published: 2026-06-05T18:22:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606050247.aspx
- anchor: #n727004

Taitung Agricultural Research and Extension Station developed a native strain of Beauveria bassiana called 「白將軍」, which can effectively control rice stink bugs in organic rice fields.

## SUV collides with electric-assist vehicle in Yilan; woman dies after being taken to hospital

- Published: 2026-06-05T18:19:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606050246.aspx
- anchor: #n727010

A fatal traffic accident occurred in Jiaoxi Township, Yilan County, when a passenger car collided with an electric-assist vehicle. The electric-assist vehicle's driver died after being taken to hospital.

## I-Kuan Tao followers detained in China; Straits Exchange Foundation: 5 more cases in 2 weeks

- Published: 2026-06-05T18:19:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202606050245.aspx
- anchor: #n726990
- Companies mentioned: 海峽交流基金會（海基會）

The Straits Exchange Foundation announced on June 5 that cases of Taiwanese people detained in China over religion had increased by 5 in 2 weeks, bringing the total to 22 cases (24 people). I-Kuan Tao accounted for 18 cases (19 people). Deputy Secretary-General Li Bao-wen advised I-Kuan Tao followers to avoid traveling to China.

## Kun Shan University culinary team wins 24 medals at Malaysia World Culinary Competition

- Published: 2026-06-05T18:18:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606050244.aspx
- anchor: #n726991

Kun Shan University’s culinary team won 24 medals at the 2026 Malaysia World Culinary Competition, including 2 grand gold, 10 gold, 10 silver and 2 bronze medals.

## Taiwan Railways spends 200 million to buy 50 new driving simulators; installation to be completed in August

- Published: 2026-06-05T18:14:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606050243.aspx
- anchor: #n726762
- Companies mentioned: 西班牙Lander公司

Taiwan Railways is spending 200 million to purchase 50 new driving simulators. The contract was awarded to 西班牙Lander公司, with installation expected in August and launch in September or October.

## El Salvador tries gang members; prosecutors say some leaders could face sentences of tens of thousands of years

- Published: 2026-06-05T18:11:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606050242.aspx
- anchor: #n726757

El Salvador prosecutors announced that some leaders could be sentenced to tens of thousands of years in a mass trial of the MS-13 gang. Lead defendant Enriquez has already been sentenced to 87 years for murder and other crimes, and could face an additional 15,000 to 25,000 years.

## Xinying Sugar Factory transformed into cultural and technology hub, showcasing smart robotics outpost

- Published: 2026-06-05T18:09:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606050241.aspx
- anchor: #n726763
- Companies mentioned: 台灣糖業公司

Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-che announced plans to transform Xinying Sugar Factory into an outpost for showcasing and testing smart robots, education and investment services, linking robotics industry clusters in Shalun, Liujia and Liuying while preserving cultural assets.

## Nantou launches 7 new tourism itineraries, with cycling and hiking trips to Puli and Yuchi

- Published: 2026-06-05T18:07:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606050240.aspx
- anchor: #n726602
- Companies mentioned: 南投縣政府、南投縣風景區管理所

南投縣政府 has launched 7 new-style tourism itineraries centered on Sun Moon Lake, Puli Township and Yuchi Township, offering a range of activities including cycling and hiking. It has also introduced an accessible tour for people with disabilities for the first time.

## 劉喬安警詢一度傳不適送醫 下午送抵新北檢複訊

- Published: 2026-06-05T18:06:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606050239.aspx
- anchor: #n726610
- Companies mentioned: 刑事局、新北地檢署、美國國土安全調查署（HSI）、執法行動遣返局（ERO）、法務部調查局新北市調查處

Liu Chiao-an, wanted in a drug case, was arrested in the U.S. last year and escorted back to Taiwan yesterday. She felt unwell during police questioning today and was transferred to the New Taipei District Prosecutors Office for questioning in the afternoon.

## On World Environment Day, Taipei education department continues campus tree carbon-sequestration inventory

- Published: 2026-06-05T18:03:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606050238.aspx
- anchor: #n726616

The Taipei City Department of Education announced it will continue promoting net-zero emissions on campuses and expects to complete a carbon-sequestration inventory of 47,000 trees at 236 schools across the city by the end of the year.

## 投資台灣再添逾百億元 環球晶圓等4企業擴大投資

- Published: 2026-06-05T18:01:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606050237.aspx
- anchor: #n726619

The Invest Taiwan Office approved investment expansions by 4 companies, totaling more than 13.8 billion, across the semiconductor, testing, printing and heavy electrical equipment industries.

## ASEAN business and finance／ASEAN roundup for June 5, 2026

- Published: 2026-06-05T18:01:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606053002.aspx
- anchor: #n726593
- Companies mentioned: 越南國家統計局、寮國外交部、印度外交部、新加坡航空、空中巴士、波音、菲律賓能源部、菲律賓國家石油公司、馬哈利卡投資公司、緬甸玉米產業協會、馬來西亞經濟部、泰國投資委員會、PureCycle Technologies、寶僑、泰國萊雅、柬埔寨農業、林業和漁業部、中國海關總署、印尼國會

The Central News Agency compiled business and financial updates from several ASEAN countries on June 5, 2026, covering economic data, policy developments and investment projects in Vietnam, Laos, Singapore, the Philippines, Myanmar, Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia and Indonesia.

## Nvidia’s GTC Taipei returns to the PC battlefield; a look at Jensen Huang’s 4 technology clues

- Published: 2026-06-05T18:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606050235.aspx
- anchor: #n726629
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、鴻海、廣達、聯發科、華碩、緯創、緯穎、英業達、宏碁、雲達科技、技嘉

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang concluded a 14-day visit to Taiwan, during which he attended GTC Taipei, hosted a banquet for trillion-dollar companies and visited COMPUTEX, underscoring Taiwan’s central role in the AI supply chain.

## Taipei Chinese Orchestra performs “Parade of the Gods” in Leipzig; suona opening creates dramatic impact

- Published: 2026-06-05T18:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202606050236.aspx
- anchor: #n726626

The Taipei Chinese Orchestra performed at the Gewandhaus concert hall in Leipzig, Germany. “Parade of the Gods,” which opened with a suona, made a dramatic impact. Orchestra director Cheng Li-pin stressed that overseas visits are difficult, but said he hopes to continue sharing the sounds of Taipei.

## EU: Exports to China are lower than those to Switzerland; trade deficit is unsustainable

- Published: 2026-06-05T17:57:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202606050234.aspx
- anchor: #n726581
- Companies mentioned: 歐盟（EU）、歐盟執委會（European Commission）、歐盟統計局（Eurostat）、中國商務部、中國外交部

歐盟貿易專員塞夫柯維奇與中國代表李成鋼在巴黎會談，指出歐中貿易逆差達3598億歐元，對中出口低於對瑞士出口，並稱逆差不可持續。

## Kaohsiung serial dismemberment case: Chang Chieh-tsung sentenced to death; 3 victims’ relatives attack him in court

- Published: 2026-06-05T17:56:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606050233.aspx
- anchor: #n726591

Chang Chieh-tsung, the defendant in a Kaohsiung serial dismemberment case, was sentenced to death. Family members of 3 victims attacked the defendant in court.

## Woman surnamed Chen accused of murder and corpse burning says prosecution period has expired; 憲法法庭 rules law constitutional

- Published: 2026-06-05T17:55:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606050232.aspx
- anchor: #n726579
- Companies mentioned: 憲法法庭、台灣高等法院

憲法法庭 ruled Article 8-2 of the Criminal Code Enforcement Act constitutional and rejected a constitutional interpretation petition by a woman surnamed Chen.

## Lu Shiow-yen to visit 3 European countries starting 6/6; Taichung City Government says trip will deepen substantive exchanges

- Published: 2026-06-05T17:52:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606050231.aspx
- anchor: #n726582

Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen will visit Germany, the Czech Republic and Austria from June 6 to 15 for 10 days to deepen substantive exchanges.

## 劍橋大學 team uses AI to design vaccine, potentially achieving breakthrough that could save lives

- Published: 2026-06-05T17:50:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606050230.aspx
- anchor: #n726337
- Companies mentioned: 劍橋大學、南安普頓大學、牛津疫苗小組

劍橋大學 team used AI to design a new vaccine that can combat all coronaviruses; it has entered human trials.

## Beach cleanup at Jiupeng surfing base in Pingtung collects 815 kilograms of diverse marine waste

- Published: 2026-06-05T17:49:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606050228.aspx
- anchor: #n726349
- Companies mentioned: 國家中山科學研究院、墾丁國家公園管理處、林業及自然保育署屏東分署、海巡署南部分署第六岸巡隊、海巡署艦隊分署第14海巡隊、滿州鄉公所、枋寮鄉東海環境保護發展協會、恆春鎮山腳社區發展協會、恆春鎮城北社區發展協會、滿州鄉九棚社區發展協會、申豐特用應材股份有限公司

The Pingtung County Environmental Protection Bureau held a beach cleanup on June 5, collecting 815 kilograms of marine waste at the Jiupeng surfing base in Manzhou Township.

## NATO Strategic Communications Forum: Lin Fei-fan says Taiwan seeks fair opportunity to participate internationally

- Published: 2026-06-05T17:49:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606050229.aspx
- anchor: #n726342
- Companies mentioned: 北約戰略溝通卓越中心（NATO StratCOMCOE）

National Security Council Deputy Secretary-General Lin Fei-fan and Taiwan Representative to the U.K. Chiang Ya-chi attended the NATO Strategic Communications Forum, marking the first time Taiwan officials have participated. Lin criticized China for disrupting the status quo and seeking to become the Indo-Pacific hegemon, and presented Taiwan’s “Little Orange Book,” a guide to all-out public safety.

## Judy Ongg dedicates concert to late mother, hopes to sing “Song of Time” without crying

- Published: 2026-06-05T17:46:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202606050227.aspx
- anchor: #n726352

Judy Ongg held a concert press conference, announcing performances in August and November and dedicating the concert to her late mother.

## Case over tracking device on Lee Chien-lung’s car closed; he declines to pursue it, and no one found to have made threats

- Published: 2026-06-05T17:45:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606050225.aspx
- anchor: #n726324

A tracking device was suspected of being placed on KMT Vice Chairman Lee Chien-lung’s car. The New Taipei District Prosecutors Office closed the case because Lee did not wish to pursue it and the device had been discarded. Lee also did not believe the anonymous letter constituted a threat, and no specific individual was found to be involved.

## Low-pressure system brings heavy rain risk to mountainous areas of Kaohsiung, Pingtung, New Taipei, Yunlin and Chiayi

- Published: 2026-06-05T17:45:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606050226.aspx
- anchor: #n726322
- Companies mentioned: 中央氣象署

The low-pressure system prompted the 中央氣象署 to issue a heavy rain advisory, with heavy rain forecast for Kaohsiung, Pingtung and mountainous areas of New Taipei, Yunlin and Chiayi.

## Hezbollah rejects new Lebanon ceasefire deal, casting shadow over prospects for U.S.-Iran truce

- Published: 2026-06-05T17:41:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606050223.aspx
- anchor: #n726335
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、路透社

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem rejected a U.S.-mediated Israel-Lebanon ceasefire deal, while Israel refused to withdraw its troops, dealing a setback to Donald Trump’s peace efforts.

## Labor Ministry: repayment for minimum-service-period agreements cannot be demanded in full

- Published: 2026-06-05T17:41:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606050224.aspx
- anchor: #n726327

The Labor Ministry issued a circular clarifying rules for minimum-service-period agreements. Employers may not require workers to sign such agreements on the grounds of costs such as on-the-job training. If workers leave early, the repayment amount must be calculated proportionally.