# AI News 180m Report｜2026-06-12 15:00–18:00 JST｜Page 5 of 5 One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 347 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 85 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link. ## Groundbreaking held for Changhua County animal protection and education park; completion expected in 117 - Published: 2026-06-12T16:00:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606120212.aspx - anchor: #n956622 The Changhua County government held a groundbreaking ceremony for an animal protection and education park, expected to be completed in 117. It will accommodate 550 dogs and cats and has a total budget of NT$180 million. ## Taiwanese tourists die in accident at Japan’s Mount Aso volcano; police to hoist wreckage - Published: 2026-06-12T16:00:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606120213.aspx - anchor: #n956621 - Companies mentioned: 匠航空 Kumamoto Prefectural Police announced plans to use unmanned heavy machinery to hoist the helicopter wreckage and the bodies of 3 people from the crater of Mount Aso’s Nakadake between June 15 and July 31. The crash occurred in January, killing 2 Taiwanese tourists and 1 Japanese pilot. ## Challenge to host a banquet beside Sydney Opera House puts organizer Sui Tang under immense pressure - Published: 2026-06-12T15:55:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202606120211.aspx - anchor: #n956413 - Companies mentioned: 三立台湾台、華視、緯來綜合台、Hami Video、LINE TV Taiwanese entertainers Sui Tang, Blue Lan and others formed the “Taiwan Banquet Team” and held an overseas banquet event beside the Sydney Opera House in Australia. Organizer Sui Tang faced immense pressure because of the high standards and restrictions. The program “Let the World Feast” documented the challenge and will air on multiple platforms. ## After Trump calls off strike on Tehran, Egypt urges US and Iran to seize opportunity for deal - Published: 2026-06-12T15:52:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606120210.aspx - anchor: #n956414 After US President Donald Trump canceled plans to attack Iran, Egypt urged the United States and Iran to seize the opportunity to hold talks aimed at ending the war and achieving regional stability. ## Huang Hsiao-chun competes for 5th Taiwanese-language singer crown, cares more about how widely songs are sung - Published: 2026-06-12T15:49:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202606120209.aspx - anchor: #n956212 Taiwanese singer 蕭煌奇 (Huang Hsiao-chun) has been nominated for the Golden Melody Award for Best Male Singer for the 4th time. He said he was not focused on winning, but cared more about how widely his songs are sung. Newly married, he plans to hold his wedding next year and will give a concert at Taipei Arena in September. ## Wei Che-chia postpones US trip to attend Pingtung science park event; President Lai: “You can guess who he wanted to meet, right?” - Published: 2026-06-12T15:49:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606120208.aspx - anchor: #n956211 - Companies mentioned: 台積電 Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said 台積電 Chairman Wei Che-chia postponed a planned US trip to attend the groundbreaking ceremony for a semiconductor supply-chain special zone at Pingtung Science Park, hinting at whom Wei had planned to meet in the United States. The zone is Taiwan’s first area dedicated to the semiconductor industry chain, with 台積電 at its center and 7 companies participating. ## Li Chang-geng: Those taking on four loans at once risk being forced to sell in a sharp downturn, facing debt for the next 10 years - Published: 2026-06-12T15:48:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606120207.aspx - anchor: #n956210 - Companies mentioned: 國泰金控、國泰人壽 Cathay Financial Holdings General Manager Li Chang-geng warned that investors using mortgages, car loans, personal loans and stock-backed loans to enter the market risk being forced to sell if it falls sharply, potentially living with debt for the next 10 years. ## AI battle spreads to Latin America; Nvidia denies region is a channel for chips bound for China - Published: 2026-06-12T15:32:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606120206.aspx - anchor: #n956011 - Companies mentioned: Anthropic、エヌビディア Nvidia’s head of Latin American business denied that the region has become a route for restricted chips to reach China, responding to allegations in an Anthropic report. ## Protests flare again in Albania over Trump family resort development - Published: 2026-06-12T15:31:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606120205.aspx - anchor: #n955809 Protests are growing in Albania against a resort development plan worth about $4.6 billion being pursued by the Trump family. Thousands demonstrated in the capital, Tirana, citing concerns about environmental destruction. The EU has also warned that the project could adversely affect Albania’s EU accession process. ## Shohei Ohtani exits with left knee inflammation; Dodgers manager not too concerned - Published: 2026-06-12T15:29:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606120204.aspx - anchor: #n955810 - Companies mentioned: ロサンゼルス・ドジャース、ピッツバーグ・パイレーツ、シカゴ・ホワイトソックス Shohei Ohtani left the game with inflammation in his left knee, but Dodgers manager Dave Roberts viewed it as a minor issue and was optimistic he would play the next day. The team won, though its starting pitcher also left with an injury. ## China claims law enforcement in eastern waters; Shen You-chung says it will expand gray-zone conflict - Published: 2026-06-12T15:25:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202606120203.aspx - anchor: #n955804 Mainland Affairs Council Deputy Minister Shen You-chung said the Chinese Communist Party’s “special law enforcement” in waters east of Taiwan was an attempt to expand gray-zone conflict through negotiations over the Taiwan, Japan and Philippines economic zones, undermining regional stability. ## Tainan investigators bust drug factory; 3 arrested, detained and indicted - Published: 2026-06-12T15:23:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606120202.aspx - anchor: #n955805 Tainan investigators busted a large amphetamine factory, arresting 3 suspects and seizing large quantities of finished and unfinished drugs and raw materials. ## Japan PM Takaichi to attend G7 summit in France, expected to propose 3 energy security principles - Published: 2026-06-12T15:21:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606120201.aspx - anchor: #n955806 The summary of this item is not shown ## Front brings torrential rain; Kaohsiung and Pingtung on alert - Published: 2026-06-12T15:18:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606120200.aspx - anchor: #n955808 中央氣象署 issued a heavy rain warning, saying Kaohsiung City and Pingtung County should prepare for localized heavy rain or torrential rain as a front moves through. Mountainous and low-lying areas should take precautions. ## AI leads rebound as Taiwan stocks close up more than a thousand points; weekly decline of 901 points leaves market lower - Published: 2026-06-12T15:18:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606120199.aspx - anchor: #n955807 - Companies mentioned: 台積電、聯發科、台達電、鴻海、國巨、南亞科、華邦電、臻鼎-KY、欣興、SpaceX、同欣電、系統電、正文、台揚、華通、燿華、信驊、穎崴、川湖、創新服務、漢唐、竹陞科技、倍利科、雙鴻 AI stocks led a rebound, with Taiwan stocks surging 1019.58 points at the close on the 12th to 44169.04 points, but still falling 901.9 points for the week. Investors awaited US and Japanese interest rate policies, while profit-taking selling pressure emerged. ## Veteran Japanese actress Tamao Nakamura dies of pneumonia at 86 - Published: 2026-06-12T15:17:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202606120198.aspx - anchor: #n955603 - Companies mentioned: NHK、産経新聞 Veteran Japanese actress Tamao Nakamura died in Tokyo on the 9th from pneumonia, aged 86. She was active in films, television dramas and variety shows, and was beloved by audiences. ## South African national anthem rings out again at World Cup; fans proudly cheer on “the boys” - Published: 2026-06-12T15:11:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606120197.aspx - anchor: #n955602 South Africa returned to the World Cup after 16 years. Although it lost 0:2 to Mexico in the opening match, fans across the country remained excited and proud. The streets were filled with high spirits before the game as fans gathered to cheer on the national team. ## Hunan fireworks factory blast kills 37; 6 local officials removed within a week - Published: 2026-06-12T15:10:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202606120196.aspx - anchor: #n955399 - Companies mentioned: 華盛煙花製造燃放有限公司 An explosion at a fireworks factory in Liuyang, Hunan, killed 37, and 6 officials were investigated within a week. ## DPP lawmakers establish Legislative Yuan association to promote international investment in Taiwan, seeking to boost competitiveness - Published: 2026-06-12T15:09:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606120194.aspx - anchor: #n955401 Democratic Progressive Party legislator 張雅琳 launched the “Legislative Yuan International Investment in Taiwan Promotion Association,” which was established at the Legislative Yuan on June 12 to promote communication between domestic and international industries and strengthen Taiwan’s investment competitiveness. ## Experts urge respect for suicide prevention professionals and warn against online speculation over Kaohsiung teacher case - Published: 2026-06-12T15:09:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606120195.aspx - anchor: #n955400 A teacher surnamed Lin at an elementary school in Kaohsiung experienced a decline in mental and physical health following an investigation by a school affairs meeting and was hospitalized after assessment by a medical team. Experts urged the public to respect suicide prevention professionals and avoid online speculation and sensationalism. ## 吳乃仁 taken into custody over Taiwan Sugar case after turning himself in - Published: 2026-06-12T15:06:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606120193.aspx - anchor: #n955390 - Companies mentioned: 台灣糖業公司、春龍公司 吳乃仁, a former secretary-general of the Democratic Progressive Party and former chair of Taiwan Sugar Corp., failed to pay NT$170 million in civil damages over the sale of Taiwan Sugar land at an undervalued price. The Taichung District Court ordered his detention, and he has been transferred to the Taichung Detention Center. ## Philippine defense chief calls Beijing’s actions “evil” after sanctions - Published: 2026-06-12T15:05:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606120192.aspx - anchor: #n955391 After Beijing imposed sanctions on Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro, he called China’s actions “evil” and vowed to continue carrying out his duties. ## 靈活就業占就業人口4成掀恐慌 胡錫進呼籲澄清觀念 - Published: 2026-06-12T15:04:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202606120191.aspx - anchor: #n955392 - Companies mentioned: 中國新就業形態研究中心 A report in China forecasts that the number of people in flexible employment will reach 320 million in 2026, accounting for more than 40% of the workforce and prompting public alarm. Former Global Times editor-in-chief 胡錫進 called in a post for clarification that “flexible employment” does not mean unemployment, and urged stronger social and medical insurance coverage for the group. ## Geopolitical concerns ease as AI stocks lead rebound; Taiwan stocks close up 1019 points - Published: 2026-06-12T15:03:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606120189.aspx - anchor: #n955395 - Companies mentioned: 台積電、聯發科、台達電、鴻海、國巨 US President Donald Trump canceled plans for airstrikes on Iran, lifting global stock markets. Taiwan stocks opened higher and fluctuated on the 12th, then closed up 1019.58 points at 44169.04, returning above the monthly moving average. AI stocks led the rebound, with heavyweight shares rallying. 台積電 rose NT$60 to close at NT$2310. ## June electronics and financial futures both rise - Published: 2026-06-12T15:03:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606120190.aspx - anchor: #n955393 Taipei stocks surged on June 12, while electronics and financial futures also closed higher, both at premiums. ## Union at Taipei Veterans General Hospital protests in the rain, alleging obstruction over back pay for overtime and presenting three demands - Published: 2026-06-12T15:00:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606120186.aspx - anchor: #n955397 - Companies mentioned: 台北榮民總醫院、高雄榮民總醫院、退輔會、台大醫院、台大癌醫、振興醫院、衛福部、勞動部 Unions at Taipei Veterans General Hospital and Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital protested on June 12, alleging that hospital management was obstructing efforts to retroactively pay employees for overtime from 2020-2024. They presented three demands. ## High World Cup ticket prices fail to dampen enthusiasm as fans flock to Vancouver to make memories - Published: 2026-06-12T15:00:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606120187.aspx - anchor: #n955396 The 2026 World Cup is being held in Vancouver, Canada, and fans remain enthusiastic despite high ticket prices. Several fans told reporters that the expense did not matter when it came to honoring loved ones or spending time with family; the precious memories mattered more than the event itself. ## NATO commander and US military chief in Europe: Russia has no intention of seeking conflict - Published: 2026-06-12T15:00:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606120188.aspx - anchor: #n955394 Gen. Alexus Grynkewich, head of US European Command and NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Europe, said Russia is not currently seeking conflict with NATO. He acknowledged that reducing US air and naval forces stationed in Europe was intended to prepare for a possible contingency in the Pacific. ## June Taiwan stock index futures rise 969 points - Published: 2026-06-12T14:59:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606120185.aspx - anchor: #n955398 - Companies mentioned: 台灣期貨交易所 Taipei stocks surged 1019.58 points on June 12 to close at 44169.04. June TAIEX futures rose 969 points to close at 44188, a premium of 18.96 points. ## New York Times: US plans to cut NATO forces, limiting long-range strike capabilities - Published: 2026-06-12T14:59:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606120184.aspx - anchor: #n955195 - Companies mentioned: 紐約時報、路透社 紐約時報 reported that the United States plans to sharply reduce the aircraft and warships it provides for NATO operations in Europe, including cutting the number of F-16 and F-15E fighter jets and withdrawing aerial refueling aircraft. The move would limit NATO’s long-range strike and reconnaissance capabilities. ## Ku Pao baseball team may move to another school; Hou You-yi: Keep baseball rooted in New Taipei - Published: 2026-06-12T14:57:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606120183.aspx - anchor: #n955196 Private Ku Pao Home Economics and Commercial High School in New Taipei City plans to stop admitting students to its current vocational programs in 2027 (ROC year 116) because of the impact of declining birth rates, and transition into a bilingual school. Its well-known baseball team may move to San Chung Senior High School. Mayor Hou You-yi said the city would offer full support to ensure baseball remains rooted in New Taipei. ## Taiwan stocks rise 1019.58 points - Published: 2026-06-12T14:53:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606120182.aspx - anchor: #n955194 - Companies mentioned: 聯電、友達、元大台灣50正2、第一金太空衛星、盛群、麗正、南亞科、聯合再生、LINEPAY、富邦媒、來億-KY、森崴能源 台北股市今日收盤大漲1019.58點，漲幅2.36%，收在44169.04點，成交金額創歷史新高，達新台幣1兆1176.45億元。