Yang Tzu-yi and Lin Wen-yi take on an uncle-niece romance in new drama, joking that it has no steamy scenes
Yang Tzu-yi and Lin Wen-yi take on an uncle-niece romance in a new drama and discuss their views on relationships.
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Man enters 1st floor of Taichung City Hall with a baseball bat and smashes computers; police subdue and take him in
A man who entered Taichung City Hall and damaged equipment was subdued by police.
China labels 文策院 a tool of “cultural Taiwan independence”; Mainland Affairs Council says it disagrees
China’s Taiwan Affairs Office accuses 文策院 of promoting “cultural Taiwan independence”; Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council responds.
Companies mentioned：文策院
Supreme Court overturns and remands corruption case for retrial; Yen Kuan-heng: “Give me justice”
Legislator Yen Kuan-heng’s fraud case: Supreme Court overturns the 2nd-instance ruling and remands it.
Executive Yuan allocates 26 hectares of land, advancing the South Link Traditional Ecological Park
The Executive Yuan approved allocating 26.5 hectares in Taimali Township, Taitung County, for the “South Link Traditional Ecological Experience Park.”
Children’s playground equipment overheats; Chiang Wan-an says rules on heat injuries are being considered
Taipei City says it will address overheated playground equipment in extreme heat and improve the safety of park facilities.
Couple who gave birth to stillborn baby at Taichung store and buried it in a potted plant each sentenced to 5 months in 1st-instance ruling
Ruling issued in case involving a couple who abandoned a stillborn baby.
TPVL championship games scheduled on 5 consecutive days; Liu Hung-min urges league to make changes
Players call for changes to TPVL’s packed championship schedule.
Companies mentioned：TPVL、桃園雲豹飛将、台鋼天鷹
41 cosmetic medicine clinics found in violation over alleged covert filming; Ministry of Health and Welfare to release list next week
Covert filming at cosmetic medicine clinics: 6 more violations confirmed, bringing the total to 41.
Chemical tank explosion at U.S. paper mill; death toll could rise to 11
Tank explosion at a U.S. paper mill could leave 11 dead.
Companies mentioned：Nippon Dynawave Packaging
Interior Ministry: Fraud losses in April down 36% year on year; 165 hotline to introduce AI
Fraud losses in Taiwan are trending downward, with AI set to strengthen prevention efforts further.
Companies mentioned：Meta
Mainland Affairs Council: Yiguandao is listed as an evil cult in China; Taiwan Affairs Office need not deny it
Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council warns of the suppression of Yiguandao in China and urges followers to reconsider travel there.
Companies mentioned：中国反邪教網
Public hearing on seawater desalination plant in Chiayi; fishers worry brine could affect aquaculture
Fishers’ concerns and the government’s response were discussed at a public hearing on a seawater desalination plant in Chiayi.
大魯閣 aims to expand overseas; to add another U.S. location in the 3rd quarter and enter Japan
大魯閣 announces plans to expand in the U.S. and enter the Japanese market for the first time.
Companies mentioned：大魯閣
U.S. and Iran exchange fire again; global oil prices rebound and most Asian stocks close lower
Renewed U.S.-Iran clashes drive oil prices up and stocks down.
Q Burger raises prices; some main dishes to cost 2 to 5 yuan more from 5/29
Q Burger raises prices on some menu items due to higher costs.
Companies mentioned：Q Burger、饗樂餐飲
Taiwan stocks see record trading volume of 1.66 trillion yuan after sharp volatility; foreign investors’ net short futures positions top 58,000 contracts
Taiwan stocks plunge amid worsening Middle East tensions, with trading value reaching a record 1.66 trillion yuan.
Companies mentioned：力積電、旺宏、南亞科、富邦金、英業達、京元電、仁寶、遠東新、國泰金、鴻海、群創、華邦電、華南金、元大台灣50
World nears breaching 1.5-degree warming threshold; next 5 years could set records as the hottest on record
World Meteorological Organization warns about rising temperatures over the next 5 years and warming in the Arctic.
April economic indicator flashes red for 5th consecutive month; National Development Council says AI is helping Taiwan move beyond low-margin contract manufacturing
Taiwan’s economy, supported by AI demand, recorded a red signal for 5 consecutive months.
Kinmen bento shop suspected of causing food poisoning; police and prosecutors investigate possible criminal liability
Suspected mass food poisoning at a Kinmen bento shop prompts authorities to launch a criminal investigation.
Councilor criticizes poor upkeep of cultural excursion sites; Chiang Wan-an pledges better management
Taipei mayor pledges improvements after criticism of poor management at cultural tourism sites.
Tai Fertilizer earnings fall; Chen Chun-chi says frozen fertilizer prices have cost the company 1 billion over 3 years
Frozen fertilizer prices have reduced Tai Fertilizer’s profits, costing the company 1 billion over 3 years.
Companies mentioned：台肥公司、台北農產運銷公司、全國農業金庫
First reprint of Taiwan Travelogue, 10,000 copies, ships; award noted on book band
International Booker Prize-winning novel Taiwan Travelogue goes into reprint and ships.
Companies mentioned：春山出版、協聲裝訂廠
Hsinchu City and private partners restore Xiangshan Wetland; Taiwan fiddler crabs reappear
Hsinchu City partners with businesses to restore Xiangshan Wetland, bringing Taiwan fiddler crabs back.
Companies mentioned：科技公司
Zelensky visits Sweden; air defense cooperation and fighter jet sales progress in focus
President Zelensky visits Sweden; transfer or sale of Gripen fighter jets in focus.
Companies mentioned：紳寶集團 (Saab)
Kaohsiung restaurants target the market with new outlets amid demand for everyday dining out
Kaohsiung's food and beverage industry responds to rising demand for dining out, expanding the market with new brands and events.
Companies mentioned：漢来美食、高雄義享時尚廣場、高雄日航酒店
Former US general on US-Taiwan defense cooperation: Build a resilient, indestructible supply chain
A former US Army general presented 3 guidelines for cooperation, including building a resilient supply chain, at a US-Taiwan defense industry forum.
Companies mentioned：美台商業協會
基隆市立醫院's outsourced contractor suspected of violating the Waste Disposal Act; prosecutors investigate
基隆市立醫院's contracted vendor is under investigation on suspicion of violating the Waste Disposal Act.
Companies mentioned：基隆市立醫院
Front brings thunderstorms north of central Taiwan tonight; Jangmi could become a moderate typhoon as early as the evening of 29
Typhoon Jangmi is strengthening and could approach Taiwan.
Early heat sends electricity use to a record high in 5 southern Chinese provinces
Heatwave drives electricity demand in southern China to a record high.
Companies mentioned：南方電網
Councilor questions software vendor hack; Taipei City Government sees no major risk
Taipei's Information Bureau responds to the hacking of a communications software vendor used by the city.
Companies mentioned：TaipeiON
AMD donates 31 laptops; Tainan City Government to place them at its AI Innovation and Learning Center
AMD Taiwan donates laptops to support AI education in Tainan City.
Companies mentioned：AMD
葉俊顯: Population policy to set KPIs and undergo regular review; birth targets cannot be set
Taiwan's government announces the 18 Family Support Measures, worth NT$380 billion, to address the declining birthrate. It will conduct ongoing reviews using KPIs.
Drug-impaired driving rampant; 侯友宜: Strengthen prevention at the source and impose severe penalties on repeat offenders
New Taipei City proposes tackling drug-impaired driving at the source, while 侯友宜 urges the central government to legislate tougher penalties.
509 boxes, or 2,359 kilograms, of drugs destroyed; Investigation Bureau says amount is a record
Investigation Bureau destroys a record amount of drug evidence; Ministry of Justice stresses its commitment to fighting drugs.
Companies mentioned：台灣銀行
US-Iran tensions rise; Egypt could attract investment but must first address inflation and currency problems
Amid US-Iran tensions, Egypt is actively seeking to become an alternative investment destination in the Middle East.
Companies mentioned：三星電子
Feitsui Reservoir water-use fee dispute possibly resolved? 台電 plans talks on a surcharge rate
Preliminary agreement reached on disputes over Feitsui Reservoir water-use fees and the Beishi Science Park substation.
Companies mentioned：台電
Protecting the environment of Tanghoudao in Beigan, Matsu Administration invites military personnel and residents to a joint beach cleanup
Matsu Administration holds a beach cleanup and environmental education event at Tanghoudao in Beigan, combining marine-waste art with efforts to promote sustainable tourism.
Companies mentioned：馬祖國家風景區管理處
Rao Ching-ling smiles after councilor praises her mediation over temple land
Taitung County Councilor 林參天 praises County Magistrate 饒慶鈴 for resolving land issues involving Tianhou Temple and Mackay Memorial Hospital, easing tensions between the two sides.
Companies mentioned：台東馬偕醫院
Accused of turning off air conditioning in the early hours; Taichung Fire Bureau says there is no mandate
Taichung Fire Bureau faces councilor's accusation that excessive energy conservation affects firefighters' rights; bureau says there is no mandatory rule.
New Taipei man uses sham marriage to defraud; Changhua prosecutors and police search his home and find 百萬 in cash
A man from New Taipei allegedly used a dating app to carry out marriage fraud and was arrested by Changhua prosecutors.
Biotechnology center bolsters drug resilience, focusing on ADC and nucleic acid drugs
Biotechnology center says it will bolster drug resilience by developing technology platforms for ADC and nucleic acid drugs, enhancing Taiwan's independent drug supply capacity.
Companies mentioned：生物技術開發中心 (DCB)
President: Strengthening national defense is not about escalating conflict, but about enabling the nation to face challenges with confidence.
President Lai Ching-te presided over the June general officer promotion ceremony, emphasizing defense reform and stronger asymmetric capabilities, and outlining a people-centered approach to building the military, supported by AI.
Two major breakthroughs for the WHA action group: Shih Chung-liang highlights joint appearance by 2 ministers and a smart healthcare exhibition
Taiwan's WHA delegation scored successes at an international press conference and a smart healthcare exhibition.
Substation planned for Beishike; Puma Shen says he is glad the first step has been taken
Taipei City and 台電 agree to build a substation in Beishike, with plans for an underground facility.
Companies mentioned：台電、NVIDIA
Report: Inflows of Chinese funds drive Hong Kong's cross-border wealth management assets past Switzerland for the first time
Hong Kong's cross-border wealth management assets have surpassed Switzerland's to become the world's largest.
Companies mentioned：波士頓顧問公司
Taoyuan prosecutor indicts police officer for issuing fake tickets to help businesses get major license plates revoked and avoid driving bans
A Taoyuan police officer and an agent colluded to help vehicle owners evade license plate suspension penalties by issuing fake tickets; prosecutors have indicted them.
Keelung-Ishigaki ferry makes maiden voyage; Dragon Boat Festival holiday sailings sell out
The ferry between Keelung and Ishigaki Island has begun service, with strong demand from tourists.
Companies mentioned：華岡集團
Original男誘女童自拍不雅照 恐嚇逼視訊遭判4年半
A man who lured a girl into taking indecent photos was sentenced to 4 years and 6 months in prison.
台塑 injects 500 million yuan into 台塑德山 to expand electronic-grade IPA capacity with Japanese partner
台塑 invested 500 million yuan in 台塑德山 to expand electronic-grade IPA capacity and capture a larger share of the semiconductor market.
Companies mentioned：台塑、台塑德山、日本德山
Executive Yuan: New population strategy has adequate funding; student loan reductions could take effect this year
The Executive Yuan is advancing a new population strategy, and student loan reductions could take effect this year, with a total budget of 380 billion yuan.
ASEAN Update, May 28, 2026
Latest developments in Southeast Asian economic indicators and infrastructure investment.
Companies mentioned：Eleven Media Group
Nantou's Xinyi Township launches a Happy Bus, making it easier for seniors to get around
Nantou's Xinyi Township has launched a Happy Bus to address transportation difficulties in remote areas, offering a reservation-based shuttle service.
Statute of limitations for prosecuting Chen Shui-bian in money laundering case has expired; acquittal is final
The statute of limitations has expired in Chen Shui-bian's money laundering case, and the acquittal is final.
Companies mentioned：台北101
Detention basin project to reduce lanes on Heping Road in Hualien City for 3 months starting May 29
Information on road construction and traffic controls in downtown Hualien.
Hsinchu Baseball Stadium expected to be completed in mid-August; plans call for opening after a pressure test under game conditions
Renovation progress and opening plans for Hsinchu Baseball Stadium.
Amendments to medical facility standards to be announced; phased rollout of nurse-to-patient ratios across 3 shifts
Implementation progress and plans following the enactment of nurse-to-patient ratios across 3 shifts.
Diversification boosts Asia Cement; profits exceed 百億元 for 8 consecutive years
亞洲水泥 posted profits exceeding 百億元 in 2025, with its diversified portfolio delivering strong results.
Companies mentioned：亞洲水泥、亞東預拌、嘉惠電力、亞裕電力
Japanese government launches AI system "Genai"; digital minister says AI is also used to prepare parliamentary answers
The Japanese government has introduced the generative AI system "Genai" for administrative use and is using it to prepare parliamentary answers.
Equipment failure halts 台鐵 service between Fuli and Chishang; repairs expected to be completed at 8:30 p.m.
An incident at 台鐵's Chishang Station has disrupted service between Fuli and Chishang; repairs are underway.
Companies mentioned：台鐵
Progress in China-U.S. tariff talks; China's Commerce Ministry says economic and trade teams will communicate
China's Commerce Ministry reported progress in tariff talks with the United States. The sides are discussing a tax-cut framework worth US$30 billion.
Taichung woman nearly scammed by fake military officer; police intervention saves 320,000
A Taichung woman was nearly scammed by someone posing as a military officer, but police intervened in time and saved 320,000.
Companies mentioned：Facebook
National Taiwan Normal University and Vietnam’s Can Tho University sign an agreement to jointly train AI engineering talent
National Taiwan Normal University and Vietnam’s Can Tho University sign a memorandum of cooperation focused on developing AI and semiconductor talent.
Tigerair shareholders question dividend policy; 黃世惠 says earnings are being retained amid oil price volatility
台湾虎航 held its shareholders’ meeting. Despite posting record-high earnings, it faced a series of shareholder questions about its dividend policy and sluggish share price.
Companies mentioned：台湾虎航
EU to strengthen trade defense tools to address trade imbalances with China
The EU is considering strengthening trade defense tools and restricting imports to correct trade imbalances with China.
Strong AI demand; April economic indicator stays red for 5 consecutive months
Taiwan’s April economic climate indicator recorded a red light for 5 consecutive months, with AI demand driving the economy.
嚴藝文 says she judges acting offers as a director; expresses sympathy for 朱軒洋’s absence from press conference
Actor 朱軒洋 missed the press conference amid the scandal, and director 嚴藝文 expressed understanding.
Companies mentioned：公共電視、Netflix
Special New Taiwan dollar banknote number auctioned for a record 11.1萬元, with a face value of 4.2萬元
台湾銀行 held an auction of banknotes with special serial numbers. The top bid was 11万1100元.
Companies mentioned：台湾銀行
利機 acquires an 82% stake in 明鈞源, expanding its AI cooling business
利機 acquired 82% of 明鈞源 and made it a subsidiary, strengthening its push into the AI cooling market.
Companies mentioned：利機、明鈞源精微科技
安葆: More than NT$12 billion in orders on hand as semiconductor and AI data center demand booms
安葆’s orders surpassed NT$12 billion on strong AI demand.
Companies mentioned：安葆
顏寬恒 sentenced to 7 years and 10 months in second-instance corruption ruling; Supreme Court overturns decision and remands case
The Supreme Court overturned the second-instance ruling in 顏寬恒’s corruption case and remanded it for retrial.
New Taiwan dollar falls 0.8 fen to close at 31.428
The New Taiwan dollar fell to a close of 31.428 against the U.S. dollar in Taipei’s foreign exchange market.
仁寶 partners with Chung Shan Medical University to build an AI-powered smart hospital
仁宝 partnered with Chung Shan Medical University to build an AI smart hospital.
Companies mentioned：仁宝、中山医学大学附属病院
British media: 黃仁勳 to join advisory committee of Tsinghua University’s School of Economics and Management in Beijing
NVIDIA CEO Huang will join the advisory committee of Tsinghua University in Beijing.
Companies mentioned：NVIDIA、Apple、Tesla、Microsoft、Meta、Huawei
Petition for 阿部慎之助’s return tops 120,000 in 2 days; fans announce early end
A petition calling for 阿部慎之助’s return topped 120,000 signatures and was closed early.
Companies mentioned：読売巨人軍
Antibiotic levels in pork reportedly exceed limits by 37 times; Chinese meat giant 雙匯 apologizes
Antibiotics exceeding the standard limit were found in pork from 双匯, which apologized.
Companies mentioned：双匯、望奎双匯北大荒食品有限公司、河南双匯投資発展股份有限公司
Legislator calls for a Dementia Basic Act; 石崇良 says review outcome will be respected
The Legislative Yuan held an initial review of a draft Dementia Basic Act.
神達 executive 何繼武: No doubt about growth this year; U.S. plant to begin production in Q3
神達投控 is confident of growth this year amid AI demand. Its new U.S. plant will begin operations in Q3.
Companies mentioned：神達投控、神達數位
232 semiconductor tariff rate not yet announced; 鄭麗君 says efforts to protect industry interests will continue
The semiconductor 232 tariff rate has not been decided, and the government is negotiating to secure exemptions.
15% tariff on auto parts exported to the U.S.; economic affairs minister says it will boost future orders for Taiwanese manufacturers
The tariff on auto parts exported to the U.S. has been cut to 15%, boosting Taiwanese companies’ competitiveness.
華通: Demand for space PCBs is boundless; satellite board output ranks No. 1 globally
華通 remains the world’s leading supplier of satellite boards, with further growth expected on AI demand.
Companies mentioned：華通
How to apply for parental leave and how does the 6+3 childcare allowance work? A complete Q&A
Taiwan’s government is expanding parental leave and extending the benefit period.
Companies mentioned：労働部労働保険局
Vietnamese migrant worker and boyfriend convicted of abducting missing migrant worker and forcing unpaid labor through fabricated debt
A Vietnamese man and woman were convicted in a case involving the abduction and labor exploitation of an Indonesian migrant worker.
Actor 蕭景鴻 plays an ambitious entrepreneur, joking that he has finally become a successful person
Actor 蕭景鴻 takes on the role of a ruthless entrepreneur in a new drama.
Companies mentioned：台視
First reversal since Fukushima nuclear disaster: Osaka High Court upholds nuclear plant construction permit
The Osaka High Court ruled that 關西電力’s Oi nuclear plant operating permit is valid, overturning the lower court’s decision to revoke it.
Companies mentioned：關西電力
Original立院初審國體法 協會理監事單一性別不少於1/3
The Legislative Yuan’s initial review approved amendments to the Sports Industry Development Act requiring each gender to make up at least 1/3 of sports association boards.
Advertising and promotion of listed carcinogens banned; Guangdong areca nut culture exhibition called off
An areca nut cultural exhibition was canceled after criticism over the carcinogenic substance.
Companies mentioned：海南和成天下科技發展有限公司
威盛 and 聯發科 team up to target edge AI opportunities in smart fleets
威盛 and 聯發科 teamed up to launch an AI dashcam platform powered by Genio chips.
Companies mentioned：威盛、聯發科
Taiwan International Youth Ambassador Association established; 林佳龍 offers 3 expectations
The Taiwan International Youth Ambassador Association was established, with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs hoping it will become a diplomatic force for the next generation.
21-year-old man drives under the influence of drugs from Taoyuan to Hualien; more than 5,000 rainbow cigarettes found
A man from Taoyuan drove under the influence of drugs to Hualien and was detained after a large quantity of rainbow cigarettes was found in his car.
Kaohsiung teacher’s fall from building: Education Bureau says it is verifying online claims to establish the full picture
The fall of an elementary school teacher in Kaohsiung drew attention, and the Education Bureau is verifying online claims and providing counseling resources.
Crash on Taiwan Route 68 ramp: Seafood business truck hits guardrail; driver thrown from vehicle and killed
A truck crashed into a guardrail on Taiwan Route 68 in Hsinchu, and the driver was fatally crushed by the vehicle.
Building permit for hillside land in Qionglin questioned over suspected funeral use; Hsinchu County says no permit issued
The intended use of a building permit for hillside land in Qionglin Township was questioned; the county government said no funeral-related permit had been approved.
Growth allowance requires citizenship and household registration; 石崇良 says people who are away from Taiwan long-term cannot receive it
The Ministry of Health and Welfare explained that eligibility for the growth allowance requires citizenship and household registration.
Thai migrant worker dies after being struck in the head by excavator at Taoyuan Metro construction site
A worker died in an occupational accident at a Taoyuan Metro construction site.
TPBL fines 洪志善 NT$50,000 for implying referee bias at press conference
TPBL fined New Taipei Kings head coach 洪志善 and player 蘇士軒.
Companies mentioned：TPBL、新北國王、福爾摩沙夢想家
Tariff on auto parts exported to the U.S. to fall to 15%; Ministry of Economic Affairs says companies may go on the offensive
U.S.-Taiwan tariff concessions took effect on May 1, boosting the competitiveness of auto parts and other exports to the U.S.
Man sentenced to death in first-instance ruling in New Taipei Sanchong case involving 3 generations of a family; High Court to rule on 7/9
At the second-instance hearing in the Sanchong family murder case, the defense argued rehabilitation was possible while the family insisted on the death penalty; the verdict is due July 9.
Vice president: Continue efforts to secure defense budget and establish peace through strength
Vice President 蕭美琴 met with a U.S.-Taiwan business association delegation, expressing support for stronger defense capabilities and deeper industrial cooperation with the U.S.
Companies mentioned：U.S.-Taiwan Business Council
Evergreen: Optimistic outlook for Q2 and Q3; fuel supply secure in second half
長榮海運’s shareholders’ meeting sent an upbeat signal, saying long-term contracts have secured fuel supplies to address shipping challenges from the Red Sea crisis.
Companies mentioned：長榮海運