AI News 180m Report｜2026-06-05 18:00–21:00 JST｜Page 3 of 3https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260605-18/index-en-p3.htmlOne 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.en Ballot shortages at 67 locations across South Korea during local elections; election commission chief resignshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260605-18/index-en-p3.html#n727462https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260605-18/index-en-p3.html#n727462Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:45:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNASouth 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 mansionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260605-18/index-en-p3.html#n727459https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260605-18/index-en-p3.html#n727459Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:39:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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 recordhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260605-18/index-en-p3.html#n727460https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260605-18/index-en-p3.html#n727460Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:38:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan 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 weekhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260605-18/index-en-p3.html#n727461https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260605-18/index-en-p3.html#n727461Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:36:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 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 efficiencyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260605-18/index-en-p3.html#n727458https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260605-18/index-en-p3.html#n727458Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:34:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIntel 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https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260605-18/index-en-p3.html#n727254https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260605-18/index-en-p3.html#n727254Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:34:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA 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 megaphonehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260605-18/index-en-p3.html#n727256https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260605-18/index-en-p3.html#n727256Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:33:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAUni-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 culturehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260605-18/index-en-p3.html#n727255https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260605-18/index-en-p3.html#n727255Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:33:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 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 himhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260605-18/index-en-p3.html#n727257https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260605-18/index-en-p3.html#n727257Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:32:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260605-18/index-en-p3.html#n727253https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260605-18/index-en-p3.html#n727253Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:30:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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 appealhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260605-18/index-en-p3.html#n726995https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260605-18/index-en-p3.html#n726995Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:24:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA 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 enemyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260605-18/index-en-p3.html#n727004https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260605-18/index-en-p3.html#n727004Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:22:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaitung 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 hospitalhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260605-18/index-en-p3.html#n727010https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260605-18/index-en-p3.html#n727010Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:19:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA 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 weekshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260605-18/index-en-p3.html#n726990https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260605-18/index-en-p3.html#n726990Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:19:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 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 Competitionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260605-18/index-en-p3.html#n726991https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260605-18/index-en-p3.html#n726991Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:18:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAKun 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 Augusthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260605-18/index-en-p3.html#n726762https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260605-18/index-en-p3.html#n726762Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:14:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan 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 yearshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260605-18/index-en-p3.html#n726757https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260605-18/index-en-p3.html#n726757Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:11:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAEl 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 outposthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260605-18/index-en-p3.html#n726763https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260605-18/index-en-p3.html#n726763Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:09:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATainan 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 Yuchihttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260605-18/index-en-p3.html#n726602https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260605-18/index-en-p3.html#n726602Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:07:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260605-18/index-en-p3.html#n726610https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260605-18/index-en-p3.html#n726610Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:06:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNALiu 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 inventoryhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260605-18/index-en-p3.html#n726616https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260605-18/index-en-p3.html#n726616Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:03:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 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https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260605-18/index-en-p3.html#n726619https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260605-18/index-en-p3.html#n726619Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:01:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 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, 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260605-18/index-en-p3.html#n726593https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260605-18/index-en-p3.html#n726593Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:01:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 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 clueshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260605-18/index-en-p3.html#n726629https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260605-18/index-en-p3.html#n726629Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNANvidia 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 impacthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260605-18/index-en-p3.html#n726626https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260605-18/index-en-p3.html#n726626Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 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 unsustainablehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260605-18/index-en-p3.html#n726581https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260605-18/index-en-p3.html#n726581Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:57:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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 courthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260605-18/index-en-p3.html#n726591https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260605-18/index-en-p3.html#n726591Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:56:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAChang 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 constitutionalhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260605-18/index-en-p3.html#n726579https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260605-18/index-en-p3.html#n726579Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:55:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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 exchangeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260605-18/index-en-p3.html#n726582https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260605-18/index-en-p3.html#n726582Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:52:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaichung 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 liveshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260605-18/index-en-p3.html#n726337https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260605-18/index-en-p3.html#n726337Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:50:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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 wastehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260605-18/index-en-p3.html#n726349https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260605-18/index-en-p3.html#n726349Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:49:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 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 internationallyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260605-18/index-en-p3.html#n726342https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260605-18/index-en-p3.html#n726342Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:49:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNANational 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 cryinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260605-18/index-en-p3.html#n726352https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260605-18/index-en-p3.html#n726352Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:46:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAJudy 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 threatshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260605-18/index-en-p3.html#n726324https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260605-18/index-en-p3.html#n726324Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:45:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA 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 Chiayihttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260605-18/index-en-p3.html#n726322https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260605-18/index-en-p3.html#n726322Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:45:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 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 trucehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260605-18/index-en-p3.html#n726335https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260605-18/index-en-p3.html#n726335Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:41:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAHezbollah 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 fullhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260605-18/index-en-p3.html#n726327https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260605-18/index-en-p3.html#n726327Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:41:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 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.