Nobel Literature Laureate Gurnah: Colonial Legacy Still Shapes Contemporary Society [Interview]
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Nobel Literature Prize laureate Abdulrazak Gurnah said in an interview that borders drawn during the colonial era and historical narratives remain root causes of instability and identity issues in many places, including Africa.
The New Taiwan Dollar opened at 31.57 against the US dollar in the Taipei foreign exchange market, depreciating by 1.9 cents with an initial trading range of 31.57 to 31.61.
Hanoi Cracks Down on Sidewalk Encroachment; Returning Streets to the Public and Preserving the Street Economy Prove Difficult to Reconcile
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Hanoi government in Vietnam has stepped up enforcement against sidewalk encroachment. While the campaign has improved the city’s appearance and pedestrian safety, it has severely affected the livelihoods of vendors and businesses that rely on the “sidewalk economy,” prompting debate over how to balance urban order with street culture.
Companies mentioned:中央通訊社、西貢解放日報 (Sài Gòn Giải Phóng)、越南快訊 (VnExpress)
Wu Der-rong: Hot and Sunny Like Summer Through the 26th; Next Front to Be Monitored
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Weather expert Wu Der-rong forecast that Taiwan would remain hot and sunny like summer through the 26th, with afternoon showers in mountainous areas. The next plum rain front is expected to move south around the 27th.
US Tech Stocks Pull Back, Taiwan Index Futures Fall Overnight; Analysts Say Taiwan Market Volatility to Increase
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A pullback in US technology stocks triggered a decline in Taiwan index futures overnight. Institutional investors expect Taiwan stocks to enter a period of consolidation at elevated levels, with volatility potentially increasing. The market is watching Nvidia’s earnings and the Federal Reserve’s moves.
Freddy Lim Appears at World Village Festival with Burmese Exiled Artist, Urges Resistance to Authoritarianism
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan representative to Finland Freddy Lim spoke at the World Village Festival in Helsinki, sharing Taiwan’s experience in countering China’s cognitive warfare and calling on the world to unite against authoritarianism.
Trump Envoy Visits Greenland for Economic Forum as Sovereignty Dispute Looms
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Jeff Landry, appointed by Trump as a special envoy, visited Greenland to attend an economic forum. His past support for the United States buying Greenland has once again cast a shadow of sovereignty disputes over the visit.
Lin Chia-lung Appears in Geneva on Eve of WHA: “We Won’t Give Up Opportunities to Speak for Taiwan”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung visited Geneva for the first time during the WHA, promoting “health diplomacy” that combines Taiwan’s semiconductor and AI strengths, seeking international support and working to overcome pressure from China.
Allies Take Turns Voicing Support for Taiwan’s WHA Participation Ahead of Opening, Stressing Taiwan Can Help
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
On the eve of the WHA opening, officials from several allied countries, including Eswatini and Tuvalu, emphasized Taiwan’s contributions to global health at a diplomatic reception and reiterated their support for Taiwan joining the WHO.
UAE Nuclear Power Plant Attacked by Drone; International Oil Prices Rise More Than 1%
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A drone attack on a nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates raised market concerns about geopolitical risks in the Middle East, pushing international oil prices up more than 1%.
Good Morning World》Taiwan Not Invited to WHO’s WHA; Government and Civil Society Join Forces to Make Their Voices Heard
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan’s drone industry is responding to geopolitical demand and, with the support of government initiatives and international cooperation, is building a supply chain free of Chinese components and entering a period of opportunity.
World Robotics Competition: Taiwan Students Win 8 Awards, Including 2 Gold, 1 Silver and 1 Bronze
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwanese students won 8 major awards, including 2 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze, at the 2026 World Robotics Competition, demonstrating their competitiveness in global technology education through their strengths in AI and science.
US Venture Capitalist Says “Taiwan Won’t Matter in 18 Months,” Draws Criticism for Underestimating the Situation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
US venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya said Taiwan’s strategic importance in semiconductors would disappear in 18 months. His remarks drew criticism from experts, who said he had underestimated Taiwan’s geopolitical significance, democratic values and the complexity of its semiconductor industry.
Companies mentioned:Facebook、Neuralink、紐約時報 (The New York Times)、澳洲戰略政策研究所 (Australian Strategic Policy Institute)