AI News 180m Report｜2026-06-19 18:00–21:00 JST｜Page 3 of 3https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-18/index-en-p3.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 203 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 21 items from 2 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en Brazilian legendary soccer star “The Phenomenon” Ronaldo: Messi is the greatest footballer of all timehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-18/index-en-p3.html#n1136448https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-18/index-en-p3.html#n1136448Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:36:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAOn June 19, 2026, Ronaldo recognized Messi as the greatest player of all time and praised his record-breaking achievements at the World Cup. China’s April holdings of U.S. Treasuries fall to $651.1 billion, the lowest in 18 yearshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-18/index-en-p3.html#n1136226https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-18/index-en-p3.html#n1136226Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:33:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAChina’s holdings of U.S. Treasuries fell to their lowest level in 18 years. The strategy of diversifying foreign exchange reserves has come into focus. On the 2nd day of the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, 18 highway sections are prone to congestion; northbound National Freeway 5 could remain congested until late at nighthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-18/index-en-p3.html#n1135784https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-18/index-en-p3.html#n1135784Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:11:31 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA press release on traffic congestion forecasts and government response measures for the 2nd day of the Dragon Boat Festival holiday. Will there be a Blue-White alliance in Zhubei? Huang Kuo-chang backs Chiu Chen-yuan, saying they will form the strongest iron trianglehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-18/index-en-p3.html#n1136115https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-18/index-en-p3.html#n1136115Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:11:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAPeople’s Party Chairman Huang Kuo-chang outlined the party’s strategy for the Zhubei mayoral race, advocating a Blue-White cooperation “iron triangle” to consolidate votes. Nearly a year into the Philippines’ visa-free trial, Taiwanese visitors rose 12% in the first 5 monthshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-18/index-en-p3.html#n1136560https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-18/index-en-p3.html#n1136560Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:11:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwanese tourists to the Philippines are on the rise. Continuing the visa-exemption measure is key. Company commander indicted for publicly insulting a conscript with dual Taiwanese and Japanese nationality; Yilan prosecutors call for a harsher sentencehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-18/index-en-p3.html#n1135783https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-18/index-en-p3.html#n1135783Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:04:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA legal case involving organized harassment and racial and nationality-based discrimination in a military camp. Lithuania’s new 3-party governing coalition takes shape, reiterating support for Ukraine and commitment to strengthening NATOhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-18/index-en-p3.html#n1135130https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-18/index-en-p3.html#n1135130Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:43:04 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAリトアニアで社会民主党主導の3党連立による第21代政府が発足。 Finland amends laws related to nuclear weapons to meet NATO’s nuclear deterrence needshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-18/index-en-p3.html#n1135019https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-18/index-en-p3.html#n1135019Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:37:05 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIn a major shift in security policy aimed at strengthening NATO’s nuclear deterrence, Finland has lifted its longstanding nuclear ban, making the transport, transit and deployment of nuclear weapons legally possible. Chang Yi-an makes up for an error with a hit at the Yushan Cup; New Taipei reaches the championship game for the 2nd consecutive tournamenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-18/index-en-p3.html#n1134908https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-18/index-en-p3.html#n1134908Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:24:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNANew Taipei City defeated Tainan City in the Yushan Cup high school baseball semifinals to advance to the final. Kinmen Deputy County Magistrate Li Wen-liang announces resignation to enter the Kinmen county magistrate racehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-18/index-en-p3.html#n1134576https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-18/index-en-p3.html#n1134576Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:05:49 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNADeputy County Magistrate Li Wen-liang announced his resignation to run for office. Citing his administrative experience, he is campaigning on balancing cross-strait relations and promoting internationalization. Fairy-tale Dragon Boat Festival carnival in Taichung’s Nantun; wearing wooden clogs and “trampling the pangolin” continues a century-old customhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-18/index-en-p3.html#n1134355https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-18/index-en-p3.html#n1134355Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:01:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe traditional Dragon Boat Festival event “wearing wooden clogs and trampling the pangolin” was held in Nantun District, Taichung City, promoting cultural heritage and community interaction. BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda discharged from hospital, plans to return to work from the 23rdhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-18/index-en-p3.html#n1134577https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-18/index-en-p3.html#n1134577Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:57:45 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNADetails on Governor Ueda’s discharge and return-to-work schedule, and the implications for upcoming monetary policy meetings. Lee Jae-myung calls ballot shortage incident absurd, says constitutional amendment should be pursued if necessaryhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-18/index-en-p3.html#n1133914https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-18/index-en-p3.html#n1133914Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:42:38 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIn response to the public failure of a shortage of ballot papers during South Korea’s local elections, President Lee Jae-myung expressed strong indignation and a determination to pursue reform. On the eve of the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, Tainan police refer 19 drug-impaired drivers and 10 drunk drivers for prosecutionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-18/index-en-p3.html#n1132923https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-18/index-en-p3.html#n1132923Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:07:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATainan police apprehended 29 people in a crackdown on drug-impaired and drunk driving ahead of the Dragon Boat Festival holiday. Lu Hsiu-yen gifts a paddle in support of Chang Chi-kai, hoping the campaign will “weather the storm together”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-18/index-en-p3.html#n1132701https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-18/index-en-p3.html#n1132701Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:52:47 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaichung Mayor Lu Hsiu-yen backed People’s Party candidate Chang Chi-kai in the Chiayi mayoral election and called for the nationwide expansion of opposition cooperation between the Blue and White camps. Ulaanbaatar Judo Grand Slam: Yang Yung-wei fails to advance through the repechage and misses out on a medalhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-18/index-en-p3.html#n1132702https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-18/index-en-p3.html#n1132702Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:42:43 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAYang Yung-wei was eliminated at the 2026 Ulaanbaatar Judo Grand Slam. Injuries and judging controversies contributed to the result. Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts)—35th period (2025/09/20–2026/03/19)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-18/index-en-p3.html#n1135352https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-18/index-en-p3.html#n1135352Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:04:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Asset Management One published its securities report for the 35th period. It disclosed the investment trust’s financial and operational status, helping improve transparency for investors. Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts)—11th period (2025/03/25–2026/03/23)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-18/index-en-p3.html#n1135351https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-18/index-en-p3.html#n1135351Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:04:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Nomura Asset Management filed its securities report for the 11th period. The important disclosure document aims to ensure transparency for investment trusts and protect investors in the financial markets. Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts)—13th period (2025/03/27–2026/03/26)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-18/index-en-p3.html#n1135350https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-18/index-en-p3.html#n1135350Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:02:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Daiwa Asset Management filed its securities report for the 13th period. It disclosed financial and operational information on the investment trust to ensure transparency for investors, making it an important document in the financial industry. Securities Report—120th period (2025/04/01–2026/03/31)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-18/index-en-p3.html#n1135349https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-18/index-en-p3.html#n1135349Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:02:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示千葉銀行 published its securities report for the 120th period. It provides a detailed account of performance and financial condition from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026. It sheds light on trends in the financial industry and the bank’s strategic direction. Securities Report—45th period (2025/04/01–2026/03/31)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-18/index-en-p3.html#n1135348https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-18/index-en-p3.html#n1135348Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:02:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Clip Corporation filed its securities report for the 45th period (April 1, 2025–March 31, 2026). The report is important as a basis for investment decisions. 【台虹】 Announces that the board of its major subsidiary, Shenzhen台虹電子有限公司, resolved not to distribute dividendshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-18/index-en-p3.html#n1135347https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-18/index-en-p3.html#n1135347Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:45:58 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所Taiflex’s subsidiary Shenzhen Taiflex Electronics decided not to pay a dividend at its board meeting on June 18, 2026. The decision was announced in accordance with Taiwan Stock Exchange disclosure requirements, suggesting a review of investment strategy. 【驊陞】 Announces, on behalf of its major subsidiary 江蘇驊盛車用電子 Co., Ltd., the ex-dividend record date and cash dividend payment datehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-18/index-en-p3.html#n1135346https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-18/index-en-p3.html#n1135346Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:45:19 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所驊陞’s subsidiary 江蘇驊盛車用電子 announced a cash dividend of 2 yuan per 10 shares. The record date is June 25, 115年. The announcement clearly signals a return to investors. 【巨大】Announcement of important resolutions passed at the Company's 115年 annual general meetinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-18/index-en-p3.html#n1135345https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-18/index-en-p3.html#n1135345Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:37:43 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所巨大 held its annual shareholders' meeting on June 18, 2026, which approved the 2025 earnings distribution and financial statements and revised the articles of incorporation. No directors or supervisors were up for re-election, indicating stable management.