AI News 180m Report｜2026-06-18 15:00–18:00 JST｜Page 8 of 8https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-15/index-en-p8.htmlOne 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.en July Taiwan stock index futures rise 758 pointshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-15/index-en-p8.html#n1092648https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-15/index-en-p8.html#n1092648Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:04:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaipei 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 closedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-15/index-en-p8.html#n1092650https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-15/index-en-p8.html#n1092650Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:03:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNADays 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]https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-15/index-en-p8.html#n1092651https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-15/index-en-p8.html#n1092651Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:02:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNABruce 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 smoothlyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-15/index-en-p8.html#n1092532https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-15/index-en-p8.html#n1092532Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:59:48 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAPresident Lai Ching-te affirmed the continuity of U.S.-Taiwan security ties and his commitment to strengthening defense capabilities. Taiwan stocks rise 587.81 pointshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-15/index-en-p8.html#n1092533https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-15/index-en-p8.html#n1092533Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:56:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaipei 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 25thhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-15/index-en-p8.html#n1092535https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-15/index-en-p8.html#n1092535Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:54:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan 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 resiliencehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-15/index-en-p8.html#n1092534https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-15/index-en-p8.html#n1092534Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:54:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAt 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 triggershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-15/index-en-p8.html#n1092536https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-15/index-en-p8.html#n1092536Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:52:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAStatistics 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 diseasehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-15/index-en-p8.html#n1092537https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-15/index-en-p8.html#n1092537Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:51:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA 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 missileshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-15/index-en-p8.html#n1092538https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-15/index-en-p8.html#n1092538Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:48:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAt 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 pointshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-15/index-en-p8.html#n1092539https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-15/index-en-p8.html#n1092539Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:47:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan 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 S100GDE3https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-15/index-en-p8.html#n2301006https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-15/index-en-p8.html#n2301006Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:29:14 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示株式会社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 S100GDE2https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-15/index-en-p8.html#n2301004https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-15/index-en-p8.html#n2301004Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:27:19 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示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 S100GDE1https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-15/index-en-p8.html#n2301002https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-15/index-en-p8.html#n2301002Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:26:51 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示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)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-15/index-en-p8.html#n1092549https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-15/index-en-p8.html#n1092549Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:01:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示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)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-15/index-en-p8.html#n1092548https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-15/index-en-p8.html#n1092548Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:01:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示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)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-15/index-en-p8.html#n1092547https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-15/index-en-p8.html#n1092547Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示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)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-15/index-en-p8.html#n1092445https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-15/index-en-p8.html#n1092445Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示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)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-15/index-en-p8.html#n1092444https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-15/index-en-p8.html#n1092444Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示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.