Tech stocks lead U.S. markets higher; S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit new records
U.S. markets hit new highs, led by technology stocks, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq setting records.
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U.S. Treasury launches Trump Accounts app to open investment accounts for children nationwide
The U.S. Treasury unveiled the Trump Accounts app for children’s investment accounts.
Companies mentioned：Robinhood、BNY Mellon、JPMorgan Chase、Wells Fargo、Bank of America、Visa
Conflicting reports on U.S.-Iran ceasefire extension leave oil prices mixed
Conflicting reports on a U.S.-Iran ceasefire sent oil prices in mixed directions.
Reports say U.S. and Iran reach preliminary deal; Treasury secretary declines to confirm, reiterates Trump’s 3 demands
A tentative agreement on extending the ceasefire and starting nuclear talks between the United States and Iran has emerged as a possibility. The U.S. government reiterated President Trump’s demands.
Fire at Kenyan girls’ school dormitory kills 16, sends 79 to hospital
A fire broke out at a girls’ school in Kenya, killing 16. Authorities are investigating.
EU considers Chips Act 2.0 to encourage government procurement of chips from local startups
The European Commission proposes the “Chip Act 2.0” to boost semiconductor self-sufficiency.
3 injured in knife attack at Swiss train station; police classify it as terrorism.
A knife attack took place at a train station in Switzerland. Police ruled it an act of terrorism.
Reports say the US and Iran have reached a preliminary agreement to extend the ceasefire by 60 days and launch nuclear talks.
Reports of a provisional agreement between the US and Iran to extend the ceasefire, but the truce remains unstable.
Tennis star Jannik Sinner suffers shock exit in the French Open men's singles second round, admits he ran out of energy.
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner lost in the second round of the French Open.
US and Iran clash again; European stocks close lower.
European stocks broadly fell amid renewed clashes between the US and Iran.
ECB's decision to hold rates in April was finely balanced, signals readiness to hike.
ECB minutes show the decision to hold interest rates was a close one, hinting at rate hikes.
Companies mentioned：European Central Bank
Japan and the Philippines upgrade ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership, statement reiterates importance of peace in the Taiwan Strait.
Japan and the Philippines elevate ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership, stressing stability in the Taiwan Strait.
Middle East conflict fuels inflation; US April PCE rises 3.8% year over year, in line with expectations.
US April PCE rose 3.8%, in line with market expectations, as inflationary pressures continued.
Companies mentioned：Federal Reserve
From “天黑黑” to flowers by the roadside, Cannes Japanese film “奈義日記” carries Taiwan's voice.
Director Kōji Fukada's film “奈義日記” incorporates Taiwanese music and culture, drawing attention at the Cannes Film Festival.
Companies mentioned：MK2 Films
PLG's Falcons miss the championship series; coach Conner encourages the team, saying success is merely delayed.
台鋼獵鷹 lost to 台北富邦勇士 in the PLG playoffs, missing out on the championship series.
Companies mentioned：台鋼獵鷹、台北富邦勇士
To align with TIS, 8 financial holding companies get flexibility in capital calculations.
The Financial Supervisory Commission revised rules on consolidated capital adequacy management for financial holding companies, giving holding companies flexibility in calculating capital for insurance subsidiaries.
Companies mentioned：富邦金、國泰金、中信金、元大金、兆豐金、台新新光金、第一金、華南金、凱基金、合庫金、台灣金控
Huang Renxun on Huawei's semiconductor breakthrough: TSMC and Taiwan are 10 years ahead.
Huang Renxun commented on Huawei's technology and Taiwan's semiconductor industry.
Companies mentioned：NVIDIA、TSMC、Huawei、Foxconn、Quanta、ASUS、Pegatron
Gender stereotypes in Lithuanian textbooks are unbalanced; Education Ministry vows tighter oversight.
Lithuanian textbooks face criticism over gender stereotypes; the Education Ministry vows to strengthen reviews.
Financial Supervisory Commission: Life insurers' foreign exchange reserves can withstand a NT$3.51 appreciation of the Taiwan dollar.
The Financial Supervisory Commission said life insurers' foreign exchange reserves and special surplus reserves total 969.8 billion yuan, enough to withstand a NT$3.51 appreciation of the Taiwan dollar.
Scenic attraction becomes national security vulnerability; Norwegian public toilet reportedly closed temporarily over Chinese espionage case.
News of a public toilet in Norway being closed over spying suspicions.
High production costs and taxes: Michelin to cut 1500 jobs in France within 3 years.
ミシュラン announced plans to cut 1500 jobs in France.
Companies mentioned：ミシュラン
Sweden donates 16 Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine to strengthen its air defenses.
Sweden donates 16 Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine.
German lawmakers visit Taiwan to discuss reducing reliance on China, call Taiwan a key AI supply chain partner.
German lawmakers describe Taiwan as a key partner in the AI supply chain.
Companies mentioned：TSMC
One ticket wins the top prize in 今彩539 draw No. 115130.
Results announced for the 今彩539 draw, issue 115130.
Companies mentioned：台彩公司
No winner of the top prize in 威力彩 draw No. 115043.
威力彩 draw No. 115043 held; the top prize went unclaimed, while 1 ticket won second prize.
Companies mentioned：台彩
PLG's Braves eliminate the Hawks to reach the championship series; Lin Chih-chieh says he is enjoying his final dance.
台北富邦勇士 advance to the PLG championship series.
Companies mentioned：台北富邦勇士、台鋼獵鷹、桃園璞園領航猿
US 1st-quarter GDP growth revised down to 1.6%.
US 1st-quarter GDP growth revised down to 1.6%.
Naomi Osaka beats Vekic in 2 straight sets, reaches the French Open's last 32 for the first time in 7 years.
Naomi Osaka beat Vekic in 2 straight sets, reaching the French Open's last 32 for the first time in 7 years.
Brothers end 29 scoreless innings but suffer 7th straight loss, falling to a pair of home runs by 魔鷹.
中信兄弟 ended a 29-inning scoring drought but still lost 4-6 to 台鋼雄鷹, suffering their 7th straight loss.
Companies mentioned：中信兄弟、台鋼雄鷹
ASEAN Finance / 華上生醫 secures a Philippine invention patent for its independently developed cancer drug.
華上生醫 secures a Philippine invention patent for its independently developed cancer drug GNTbm-38.
Companies mentioned：華上生醫
Former CIA official arrested in the US after gold bars worth more than 1.2 billion are found at his home.
Former CIA official Lash was arrested by the FBI for stealing government gold bars; assets worth more than $40 million were found at his home.
Companies mentioned：CIA、FBI
Ebola outbreak spreads in the Democratic Republic of the Congo; Tedros visits the front lines.
An Ebola outbreak has erupted in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Tedros visited the front lines.
Companies mentioned：WHO
Israel bombs southern Lebanon, killing 14, on eve of Washington talks.
Israeli strikes on Lebanon kill 14, heightening tensions ahead of Washington talks.
President: Continue strengthening self-defense capabilities and build resilient democratic supply chains.
President Lai Ching-te met visitors from the Democracy Cooperation Forum, stressing the need to strengthen defense and democratic supply chains.
緯穎 joins ecosystem partners to showcase CPO optical interconnect technology at COMPUTEX.
緯穎 joined ecosystem partners to showcase CPO optical interconnect technology at COMPUTEX.
Companies mentioned：緯穎、Ayar Labs、創意電子、波若威、康寧、上詮、Molex、SENKO、泰科電子
Seosomun Overpass in Seoul to be urgently dismantled, with work expected to be completed by the 30th.
Emergency removal work following the collapse of Seoul's Seosomun Overpass.
Companies mentioned：韓国鉄道公社
Cheng Ming-chien: Quickly amend the law to increase penalties for drug-impaired driving; launch a 1-month crackdown.
The Ministry of Justice is pushing amendments to laws on drug-impaired driving and launching a targeted crackdown.
國台辦 reorganizes internal departments; Bureau No. 10 to handle Taiwanese people studying and working on the mainland.
國台辦 reorganizes its structure and establishes Bureau No. 10 to handle Taiwanese people studying and working on the mainland.
Companies mentioned：國台辦
Chen Shui-bian backs Shen Po-yang, hopes he will become the DPP's 2nd Taipei mayor.
Former President Chen Shui-bian backs Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang.
Companies mentioned：凱達格蘭基金会
Financial Supervisory Commission launches cross-sector anti-fraud effort, allowing banks and virtual asset operators to share inquiries.
The Financial Supervisory Commission is strengthening cross-sector anti-fraud efforts in finance and virtual assets.
Taoyuan beats New Taipei to win the high school baseball final at the Puzi Mayor's Cup.
Closing of the Puzi Mayor's Cup baseball tournament and announcement of the champion.
Executive Yuan: US formally announces Section 232 tariff concessions for Taiwan's non-semiconductor products.
The US formally announces Section 232 tariff exemptions for Taiwan's non-semiconductor products.
After the Trump-Xi meeting, Taiwan experts cautiously optimistic about $14 billion arms sale.
Experts analyze the proposed arms sale to Taiwan following the US-China leaders' meeting.
Companies mentioned：CNBC
威力彩 draw No. 115043 results announced.
Winning numbers announced for 威力彩 draw No. 115043.
Companies mentioned：台灣彩券
Vice President Hsiao visits Miaoli; Chen Pin-an joins her to sample local food and experience Hakka cultural creations.
Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim visited Miaoli to experience students' AI technology and Hakka culture.
Companies mentioned：國立聯合大學
今彩539 draw No. 115130 held.
Results announced for the 今彩539, 3-Star and 4-Star lotteries.
Companies mentioned：台灣彩券
Raymond Greene meets Han Kuo-yu, praises Legislative Yuan passage of special defense budget
AIT Director Raymond Greene met with Legislative Yuan President Han Kuo-yu to discuss security and defense budget support.
Companies mentioned：AIT
Taiwan Travelogue mislabeled as Chinese on overseas websites; publisher addressing issue
International platforms incorrectly labeled 'Taiwan Travelogue' as China; publisher is resolving the issue.
Companies mentioned：Spring Hill Publishing、Amazon、Audible、BOL、Graywolf
Berliner Ensemble's 'The Threepenny Opera' portrays capitalism spiraling out of control
Berliner Ensemble brings 'The Threepenny Opera' to Taipei for a three-day run.
Companies mentioned：Berliner Ensemble
Ministry of Justice: Following Executive Yuan policy, official vehicles to be replaced with all-electric models over time
Ministry of Justice defends electric vehicle replacement budget as policy-compliant.
Nanshan Life Insurance buys Kaohsiung commercial building for NT$3.5 billion
Nanshan Life Insurance buys commercial building in Kaohsiung for 3.55 billion TWD.
Companies mentioned：Nanshan Life Insurance、Yishang Le International
Prosecutors continue Meinong Grand Canyon case; Kaohsiung councilor's elder brother detained
The Qiaotou District Prosecutors Office is investigating illegal sand and gravel mining and waste dumping in the Meinong Grand Canyon case, and detained the elder brother of Kaohsiung City Councilor Chu Hsin-chiang.
U.S. judge refuses to block Trump's restrictions on mail-in voting, dealing setback to Democrats
A U.S. federal judge rejected Democrats' request for an injunction against Trump's executive order on mail-in voting, saying the lawsuit was filed too early.
Sanying Line aims to open by midyear; peak-hour intervals could be as short as 2.2 minutes
新北捷運's Sanying Line is expected to open by midyear, with peak-hour intervals of 5-6 minutes initially and a future target of 2.2 minutes.
Companies mentioned：新北捷運
Financial inclusion indicators: FSC adds TISA and long-term care insurance policy counts, among 5 items
The Financial Supervisory Commission announced that it met its 2025 financial inclusion targets and introduced new evaluation and monitoring indicators for 2026.
Companies mentioned：金融監督管理委員会
Taipei health department: 3 Ai Er Li branches violated Medical Care Act and other rules; fined NT$860,000
Taipei City Health Department's penalties for violations by cosmetic medicine clinics.
Companies mentioned：愛爾麗診所、光澤診所
Australia extends quarantine for passengers returning from hantavirus-hit cruise ship
Australia extended the quarantine period for hantavirus cruise ship passengers to 42 days, with the measure expected to end on June 23.
Vietnamese President To Lam visits Thailand; countries to deepen bilateral ties
Vietnamese President To Lam visited Thailand, with the two countries upgrading ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership and targeting trade of US$25 billion.
Taiwan invited to NATO's CyCon annual conference to share digital and communications resilience experience
Taiwanese officials shared their experience in digital and communications resilience at the NATO CyCon annual conference for the first time.
U20 Asian Athletics Championships: Chien Tzu-chieh breaks personal best in 3000 meters to win silver
Athlete Chien Tzu-chieh won a silver medal in the 3000-meter race at the U20 Asian Athletics Championships.
Power failure on Taiwan Railways line between Chishang and Fuli repaired; service resumes
A freight train derailed and overhead wires were severed between Chishang and Fuli on 台鉄, temporarily disrupting service before it was restored that night.
Companies mentioned：台鉄
Violin virtuoso Stefan Bach arrives in Taiwan to perform with NSO; his playing sings like a voice
Violinist Stefan Bach arrived in Taiwan to perform Brahms' concerto with NSO, headlining the TSMC Arts Festival.
Companies mentioned：NSO國家交響樂團、台積電文教基金會
台勝科: Silicon wafer industry emerges from trough, outlook for second half optimistic
台勝科 announced a recovery in the silicon wafer industry and an optimistic outlook for the second half of the year.
Companies mentioned：台勝科
Huang Ti-yang dubbed the male version of Hsieh Ying-hsuan; says he was so nervous acting with Chang Hsiao-chuan he forgot his lines
Actor Huang Ti-yang spoke about his co-stars and approach to his role at a press conference for a new drama.
Companies mentioned：公共電視、公視+、Netflix
Kaohsiung teacher's fatal fall case sparks further debate; Chen Chi-mai proposes reforms to school affairs committees
In the Kaohsiung teacher's fatal fall case, Chen Chi-mai proposed reforms to school affairs committees and support systems.
State-owned banks back net zero, with green power and renewable energy lending exceeding NT$1.9 trillion
State-owned banks' green power lending topped NT$1.9 trillion as the Ministry of Finance promotes a sustainable transition.
Companies mentioned：台灣銀行、合作金庫銀行、第一銀行
Sanae Takaichi meets Ferdinand Marcos Jr.; Japan and the Philippines upgrade ties to 'comprehensive strategic partnership'
Japan and the Philippines agreed to upgrade ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership and begin GSOMIA negotiations.
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Taiwan's representative office in Thailand rebutted the Chinese ambassador's op-ed and reiterated its commitment to deeper Taiwan-Thailand cooperation.
Yang Chin: 麥味登 consolidates 1,000-store footprint; 炸雞大獅 to enter U.S. market for first time in July
Yang Chin's 麥味登 has secured its 1,000-store footprint, while 炸雞大獅 expands into the United States.
Companies mentioned：揚秦國際企業、麥味登、炸雞大獅、REAL、涮金鍋、檳城煎蕊
紐約聯邦準備銀行 survey finds more Americans going hungry than during pandemic
A 紐約聯準會 survey shows food insecurity in the United States has worsened, surpassing levels seen during the pandemic.
Companies mentioned：紐約聯邦準備銀行
Knife attack at Swiss train station leaves 3 injured; suspect arrested
A knife attack at Winterthur train station in Switzerland left 3 people injured, and the suspect has been arrested.
Companies mentioned：Swiss Federal Railways
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Original陸委會民調顯示近8成民眾反對一國兩制，支持維持台海現狀。
Companies mentioned：陸委會、益普索市場研究公司
Wang Yen-cheng exits after 2 innings as starter, charged with 4 earned runs in shortest outing of his KBO career
Wang Yen-cheng gave up 4 runs in 2 innings in a KBO start, setting a career record for his shortest start.
Companies mentioned：韓華鷹、NC恐龍
Taiwan-U.S. defense industry forum: Huang Chih-fang calls for a resilient defense industry in the Indo-Pacific
The Taiwan-U.S. defense industry forum focused on building a resilient defense supply chain in the Indo-Pacific.
Companies mentioned：外貿協會、美台商業協會、台積電、輝達、超微
Kinmen's traditional 'Dahua Cao' performance continues to be passed down as young people gather for Yingchenghuang
Kinmen's traditional performing art 'Dahua Cao' was showcased at Yingchenghuang, with young people helping carry on the tradition.
80 files, including chairman's approval signatures, transferred to state archives; KMT loses in retrial
Taipei High Administrative Court ruled against the KMT in a lawsuit over the transfer of political documents.
Companies mentioned：中国国民党
Yang Ce recognized as agricultural role model for innovative chicken farm management; Miaoli County government honors him
Young farmer Yang Ce of Miaoli used data-driven management to run a layer pullet farm and won second place in the national agricultural role model awards.
HBL championship game MVP Liu Ting-kuan discusses future plans, says he is still weighing U.S. options
HBL MVP Liu Ting-kuan is considering playing in the United States or joining 虎尾科大, and expects to decide before August.
Companies mentioned：虎尾科大
Prague Fringe Festival spotlights Taiwan Week; director praises Taiwanese artists' distinctive work
Taiwan Week was held at the Prague Fringe Festival, drawing attention to Taiwanese arts groups.
Companies mentioned：本丸有限公司、曉劇場、拾陸製作
Chang Ling's '假如故鄉' solo exhibition returns to Taiwan, using art to explore the artist's thoughts
Artist Chang Ling's solo exhibition '假如故鄉' has opened in Taipei as a homecoming show.
Companies mentioned：異雲書屋
Rozette analyzes Mandarin-language singers' breakout success; privately keeps loquat syrup on hand to soothe her voice
Canadian singer Rozette will perform in Taiwan on June 6 and shared her fondness for loquat syrup to soothe her voice.
Meeting former U.S. military commander, Han Kuo-yu says special military procurement budget will get third reading on the 29th
Legislative Yuan President Han Kuo-yu met with a U.S. delegation; the special defense procurement budget is expected to receive its third reading on the 29th.
Companies mentioned：台積電
Taiwan's Ministry of Health and Welfare moves to close loopholes; future possession of e-cigarettes may result in confiscation and fines of up to 10,000.
Taiwan's Ministry of Health and Welfare will amend the law to impose fines of up to NT$10,000 for possessing e-cigarettes and strengthen oversight of online platforms.
Supreme Court overturns and remands corruption case for retrial; Yen Kuan-heng: “Give me justice”
Yen Kuan-heng’s corruption case has been remanded for retrial.
Verdict due today for one suspect in foiled terror plot targeting Taylor Swift’s Vienna concert
Verdict to be handed down in foiled terror attack targeting Taylor Swift’s concert in Austria.
Kim Tae-woo’s side business brings in more than ten million a month, but he still pursues his musical dream with a new EP
Singer Kim Tae-woo balances his side business with his musical ambitions.
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A joint theme day by 味全龍 and LG雙子隊 attracts a large number of fans.
Companies mentioned：味全龍、LG雙子隊、LG電子、LG生活健康
Rent for public housing in Taipei’s Da’an District draws attention; city development department says rates will be set before completion
Explanation of the rent-setting mechanism for the Jinhua Special No. 5 public housing project in Taipei’s Da’an District.
Mandatory auto insurance coverage to increase; death and disability payouts of up to 3 million from 7/1
Payout limits for death and disability under mandatory auto insurance will be raised.
Jensen Huang’s “trillion-dollar banquet” gets underway, with C.C. Wei, Young Liu, Barry Lam and other top executives attending
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang dines with Taiwan’s tech industry leaders to discuss the future of the AI industry.
Companies mentioned：NVIDIA、TSMC、鴻海、広達、華碩、和碩、京元電子、光宝科、緯創、奇鋐、宏碁、英業達、台達電、緯穎、工業富聯、技嘉、仁宝、研華、聯発科
Supreme Court overturns and remands Yen Kuan-heng corruption case, saying further investigation is needed
Yen Kuan-heng’s corruption case remanded by the Supreme Court over insufficient evidence.
Hua Nan Financial: Open to merger proposals; will proceed according to 3 principles for agreed consolidation
華南金控 signals openness to a securities investment trust merger and reports strong quarterly results.
Companies mentioned：華南金控、第一金投信、兆豊投信、合作金庫投信、華南永昌投信、華南銀行、華南産險、遠東商銀
Legislature aims to pass the 115年度 special defense procurement budget in third reading as early as the 29th
Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan reviews the 115年度 special defense procurement budget and aims for a third reading on the 29th.
Lee Chuan proposes building the Lusu Bridge; Su Chiao-hui says the key lies with Taipei City and Shezidao
New Taipei mayoral candidates debate construction of the Lusu Bridge.
Companies mentioned：台電
國喬 plans NT$5 billion capital increase to pursue transformation; new hydrogen production line targeted to begin operations in 2028
Original国喬が50億元の増資を行い、水素産線を新設して事業転換を図る。
Companies mentioned：國喬
Elevators frequently break down at Nangang Depot public housing; Taipei housing center says issue is a priority
Elevator breakdowns are frequent at Nangang Depot public housing, and authorities are responding.
Companies mentioned：台北市住宅及都市更新中心
Taiwan stocks turn lower after hitting a record high; Taiwan dollar edges down, ending a 6-day winning streak
Taiwan stocks retreat after reaching a record high amid U.S.-Iran clashes; the Taiwan dollar edges down, ending a 6-day winning streak.
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The traditional religious event “Kinmen Welcoming the City God” was held in grand style on Kinmen Island.
Betting on the promise of embodied intelligence, Henan puts practical applications first in robot development
Zhengzhou, Henan, promotes the embodied-intelligence robotics industry, focusing on industrial applications and future care.
Companies mentioned：富士康、NVIDIA、智元創新
Construction on the only road linking to Yilan’s Matcha Mountain begins in June; road closed until November
The road linking to Yilan’s Matcha Mountain will be closed from June to November for repairs.