# AI News 180m Report｜2026-06-18 15:00–18:00 JST｜Page 8 of 8

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 386 items from 2 sources; Japan, 333 items from 2 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## July Taiwan stock index futures rise 758 points

- Published: 2026-06-18T15:04:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606180164.aspx
- anchor: #n1092648
- Companies mentioned: 台灣期貨交易所

Taipei stocks surged 587.81 points to close at 46,465.2 on the 18th. July Taiwan index futures closed at 46,769, up 758 points, for a positive spread of 303.8 points, signaling optimism in the futures market about the outlook.

## Heavy rain floods several areas of Taipei Zoo; reptile house temporarily closed

- Published: 2026-06-18T15:03:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606180162.aspx
- anchor: #n1092650
- Companies mentioned: 台北市立動物園、交通部中央氣象署、台北市災害防救辦公室

Days of heavy afternoon rain caused flooding in several areas of 台北市立動物園, leading to a ceiling collapse in the reptile house and water leakage in the education center basement. The zoo announced that the reptile house and some areas on the education center's first basement level would be closed from June 18. No animals were affected.

## Yale scholar Ackerman wins 唐獎, warns democracy and the rule of law cannot be taken for granted [Interview]

- Published: 2026-06-18T15:02:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606180161.aspx
- anchor: #n1092651
- Companies mentioned: 耶魯大學、唐獎

Bruce Ackerman, an 82-year-old law professor at 耶魯大學, has won the 2026 唐獎 Rule of Law Prize. He said the award is intended to warn of the fragility of democracy and the rule of law, and criticized Trump as a threat to the United States and the world order. He advised Taiwan scholars to examine democratic issues through the lens of local experience.

## President Lai: U.S. security commitment to Taiwan unchanged; hopes arms purchase bill passes smoothly

- Published: 2026-06-18T14:59:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606180159.aspx
- anchor: #n1092532

President Lai Ching-te affirmed the continuity of U.S.-Taiwan security ties and his commitment to strengthening defense capabilities.

## Taiwan stocks rise 587.81 points

- Published: 2026-06-18T14:56:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606180157.aspx
- anchor: #n1092533
- Companies mentioned: 群創、友達、中鋼、彩晶、宏旭-KY、日成-KY、悅城、捷敏-KY、康霈*、森崴能源、台南-KY、安馳、新纖、鼎固-KY

Taipei stocks extended their gains sharply on June 18. The TAIEX rose 587.81 points (1.28%) to close at 46465.2 points. Plastics and chemicals stocks led the market.

## Taiwan Tigerair to launch paid in-flight entertainment system on the 25th

- Published: 2026-06-18T14:54:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606180155.aspx
- anchor: #n1092535
- Companies mentioned: 台灣虎航 (Tigerair Taiwan)、Bluebox Aviation Systems、酷航 (Scoot)、索尼影業 (Sony Pictures)

Taiwan Tigerair announced a partnership with Bluebox to launch the paid wireless in-flight entertainment system “虎萊塢tiger.mov” on June 25. Passengers can watch movies on their personal devices, with a free trial available through October 24. The move is part of a strategy by low-cost airlines to increase ancillary service revenue.

## Hua Nan Financial sees AI continuing to drive industry upgrades; Taiwan Cooperative Financial aims to strengthen resilience

- Published: 2026-06-18T14:54:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606180156.aspx
- anchor: #n1092534
- Companies mentioned: 華南金控、合作金庫金控、兆豐金控、第一金控、彰化銀行、台灣企銀、華南永昌投信、合作金庫銀行、中央銀行、農業部農業金融署、中華郵政、中華民國農會、中華民國信用合作社聯合社

At their shareholder meetings on June 18, Taiwan-listed state-owned financial holding companies Hua Nan Financial and Taiwan Cooperative Financial each outlined their future business plans. Hua Nan Financial is optimistic that AI will drive industry upgrades and has launched a five-year strategy, while Taiwan Cooperative Financial emphasized strengthening business resilience to respond to global changes. Both announced dividend policies.

## Male victims of intimate partner violence on the rise; personality and habits are the main triggers

- Published: 2026-06-18T14:52:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606180154.aspx
- anchor: #n1092536
- Companies mentioned: 衛生福利部、彰化基督教兒童醫院、台北市政府警察局萬華分局

Statistics from Taiwan’s Ministry of Health and Welfare show that intimate partner violence is increasing year by year, with the proportion of male victims rising to 33%. The main triggers are incompatible personalities and lifestyle habits. Experts urge the public to watch for signs of abusive partners, such as controlling behavior and emotional blackmail, and to seek help through the 110 video-call reporting app.

## College student with chest pain and coughing up blood feared lung cancer, but was diagnosed with rare autoimmune disease

- Published: 2026-06-18T14:51:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606180153.aspx
- anchor: #n1092537
- Companies mentioned: 衛生福利部彰化醫院

A 19-year-old female college student with chest pain and coughing up blood had several tumor-like lesions measuring 6 to 7 centimeters in her lungs. Initially thought to be lung cancer, the condition was diagnosed after a biopsy at Changhua Hospital as the rare autoimmune disease granulomatosis with polyangiitis.

## Trump admits he fears war could trigger economic disaster, also says Iran can keep its missiles

- Published: 2026-06-18T14:48:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606180152.aspx
- anchor: #n1092538
- Companies mentioned: 華爾街日報、紐約時報

At the G7 summit, U.S. President Trump defended his decision to end the war with Iran, saying it was to avert an “economic disaster.” He even said he would allow Iran to retain its ballistic missiles, a statement that departs from longstanding U.S. policy.

## Taiwan stocks close at record 46465 points; weekly gains turn positive, up 2296 points

- Published: 2026-06-18T14:47:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606180151.aspx
- anchor: #n1092539
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、聯發科、華邦電

Taiwan stocks hit a record high today, led by technology shares, closing at 46465.20 points, up 587.81 points. The index had surged more than 680 points intraday, but gains narrowed amid pre-holiday selling pressure. 台積電 rose 1.05%, while the weekly gain turned positive, climbing more than 2200 points.

## Gate E EDINET probe: 株式会社AbemaTV securities report S100GDE3

- Published: 2026-06-18T15:29:14+09:00
- Source: Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
- Original: https://disclosure2.edinet-fsa.go.jp/gatee/S100GDE3?probe=2301006
- anchor: #n2301006
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社AbemaTV

株式会社AbemaTV filed its securities report for the fiscal year ended March 2026 (1st fiscal period). This is probe information for confirming Gate E corrections.

## Gate E EDINET probe: 株式会社AbemaTV securities report S100GDE2

- Published: 2026-06-18T15:27:19+09:00
- Source: Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
- Original: https://disclosure2.edinet-fsa.go.jp/gatee/S100GDE2?probe=2301004
- anchor: #n2301004

AbemaTV filed its securities report for the fiscal year ended April 2025. It has become a Gate E probe target, potentially leading to enhanced monitoring. Checking financial transparency is important.

## Gate E EDINET probe: 株式会社AbemaTV securities report S100GDE1

- Published: 2026-06-18T15:26:51+09:00
- Source: Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
- Original: https://disclosure2.edinet-fsa.go.jp/gatee/S100GDE1?probe=2301002
- anchor: #n2301002

AbemaTV filed a securities report with EDINET, disclosing financial and management information for its 1st fiscal period. The official document is important to investors and market participants.

## Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) — 65th period (2025/03/20–2026/03/19)

- Published: 2026-06-18T09:01:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
- Original: https://api.edinet-fsa.go.jp/article/%E6%9C%89%E4%BE%A1%E8%A8%BC%E5%88%B8%E5%A0%B1%E5%91%8A%E6%9B%B8%EF%BC%88%E5%86%85%E5%9B%BD%E6%8A%95%E8%B3%87%E4%BF%A1%E8%A8%97%E5%8F%97%E7%9B%8A%E8%A8%BC%E5%88%B8%EF%BC%89%EF%BC%8D%E7%AC%AC65%E6%9C%9F(2025%2F03%2F20%EF%BC%8D2026%2F03%2F19)-2026-06-18%2009%3A01
- anchor: #n1092549

Nomura Asset Management filed its securities report for the 65th period. It discloses the investment trust’s financial details and operating status, with the aim of supporting investor decisions and ensuring transparency. The report is important to financial markets.

## Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) — 5th period (2025/03/19–2026/03/18)

- Published: 2026-06-18T09:01:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
- Original: https://api.edinet-fsa.go.jp/article/%E6%9C%89%E4%BE%A1%E8%A8%BC%E5%88%B8%E5%A0%B1%E5%91%8A%E6%9B%B8%EF%BC%88%E5%86%85%E5%9B%BD%E6%8A%95%E8%B3%87%E4%BF%A1%E8%A8%97%E5%8F%97%E7%9B%8A%E8%A8%BC%E5%88%B8%EF%BC%89%EF%BC%8D%E7%AC%AC5%E6%9C%9F(2025%2F03%2F19%EF%BC%8D2026%2F03%2F18)-2026-06-18%2009%3A01
- anchor: #n1092548

Resona Asset Management filed its securities report for the 5th period. It reports on the investment trust’s operating status and financial details, aiming to maintain transparency and provide information to investors.

## Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) — 27th period (2025/03/25–2026/03/23)

- Published: 2026-06-18T09:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
- Original: https://api.edinet-fsa.go.jp/article/%E6%9C%89%E4%BE%A1%E8%A8%BC%E5%88%B8%E5%A0%B1%E5%91%8A%E6%9B%B8%EF%BC%88%E5%86%85%E5%9B%BD%E6%8A%95%E8%B3%87%E4%BF%A1%E8%A8%97%E5%8F%97%E7%9B%8A%E8%A8%BC%E5%88%B8%EF%BC%89%EF%BC%8D%E7%AC%AC27%E6%9C%9F(2025%2F03%2F25%EF%BC%8D2026%2F03%2F23)-2026-06-18%2009%3A00
- anchor: #n1092547
- Companies mentioned: 三井住友DSアセットマネジメント株式会社

Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management released the 27th-period securities report for its investment trust.

## Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) — 25th period (2025/03/19–2026/03/18)

- Published: 2026-06-18T09:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
- Original: https://api.edinet-fsa.go.jp/article/%E6%9C%89%E4%BE%A1%E8%A8%BC%E5%88%B8%E5%A0%B1%E5%91%8A%E6%9B%B8%EF%BC%88%E5%86%85%E5%9B%BD%E6%8A%95%E8%B3%87%E4%BF%A1%E8%A8%97%E5%8F%97%E7%9B%8A%E8%A8%BC%E5%88%B8%EF%BC%89%EF%BC%8D%E7%AC%AC25%E6%9C%9F(2025%2F03%2F19%EF%BC%8D2026%2F03%2F18)-2026-06-18%2009%3A00
- anchor: #n1092445
- Companies mentioned: アセットマネジメントＯｎｅ株式会社

Asset Management One filed a securities report for its investment trust for fiscal 2025, disclosing information on its management.

## Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) — 61st period (2025/09/23–2026/03/23)

- Published: 2026-06-18T09:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
- Original: https://api.edinet-fsa.go.jp/article/%E6%9C%89%E4%BE%A1%E8%A8%BC%E5%88%B8%E5%A0%B1%E5%91%8A%E6%9B%B8%EF%BC%88%E5%86%85%E5%9B%BD%E6%8A%95%E8%B3%87%E4%BF%A1%E8%A8%97%E5%8F%97%E7%9B%8A%E8%A8%BC%E5%88%B8%EF%BC%89%EF%BC%8D%E7%AC%AC61%E6%9C%9F(2025%2F09%2F23%EF%BC%8D2026%2F03%2F23)-2026-06-18%2009%3A00
- anchor: #n1092444
- Companies mentioned: フィデリティ投信株式会社

フィデリティ投信株式会社 filed a securities report for its investment trust for the September 2025–March 2026 period, disclosing its operating status.