U.S. man sentenced to 10 years for plotting to kill Iranian-American journalist
Man involved in plot to kill Iranian-American journalist sentenced to 10 years in prison
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Original台股盤中放量震盪守44500點 53千金曇花一現
Taiwan stocks fluctuate after hitting a record high; AI-related shares lead gains as 台積電’s market value sets a record
Companies mentioned：台積電、環球晶、台達電、聯發科、鴻海、日月光投控、聯電、南亞科、華邦電、旺宏
Government funding stabilizes the balance as Labor Insurance Fund resumes outsourced investments
勞動基金運用局 resumes outsourced domestic investments, totaling NT$55 billion over 5 years
Companies mentioned：勞動基金運用局
Original東元AIDC營收拚占電力能源事業5成 不排除持續併購
東元 is actively expanding into AI data centers, targeting a 50% revenue share and continuing to assess acquisition opportunities
Companies mentioned：東元、Dynaciate
世界先進: Second-half business conditions expected to outperform the first half; capacity remains insufficient to meet demand
世界先進 is optimistic about second-half business conditions; capacity is insufficient to meet demand, and it remains open to price adjustments
Companies mentioned：世界先進
Fu Kun-chi proposes 30 years of free social housing for families with 1 child; Liu Shih-fang: could crowd out others
Interior Ministry promotes housing for newlyweds and families with children; Liu Shih-fang responds to social housing policy and hiking safety issues
Taichung woman in online romance attempts to send 300,000 to “boyfriend” for rescue; police and bank thwart scam twice
Taichung woman targeted in online romance scam; police and bank work together to thwart it twice
Doing nails by day and packaging drugs at night; Taichung home used as drug factory, 3 charged
Drug manufacturing group using a Taichung nail salon as a cover busted; 3 people charged
OriginalMLB老虎挫天使 李灝宇4支0未建功打擊率跌破2成
Original李灝宇が4打数無安打、打率が2割を切る。
Companies mentioned：MLB、デトロイト・タイガース、ロサンゼルス・エンゼルス
台塑 posts losses for 2 consecutive years; Kuo Wen-pi apologizes and says this year’s results will turn profitable
台塑 reported losses for 2 consecutive years but forecast a return to profitability in 2026
Companies mentioned：台塑、台塑石化、台塑美國
台塑 invests NT$29.2 billion in advanced products, targeting 3 fields including semiconductor applications
台塑 invests NT$29.2 billion to drive business transformation in 3 areas, including semiconductors
Companies mentioned：台塑
Beware of heat-related illness; Hualien County urges stronger summer management of agriculture, fisheries and livestock
Heat alert in Hualien; Agriculture Department urges stronger management of farming, fishing and animal husbandry
New Taipei: Banqiao Aierli and Xinzhuang Guangze confirmed to have engaged in covert filming; ordered closed for 6 months
Two New Taipei medical aesthetics clinics ordered to suspend operations for secretly filming patients
Companies mentioned：愛爾麗診所、光澤診所
U.S. unmanned surface vehicle successfully crosses Taiwan Strait, tracks Chinese warships
U.S. unmanned vehicle crosses Taiwan Strait and monitors Chinese warships
Companies mentioned：Seasats
Qisda teams up with AMD on AI infrastructure; subsidiary Qisda and Jentech pursue cooling solutions
Qisda teams up with AMD and Jentech on AI cooling and infrastructure
Companies mentioned：明基佳世達集團、AMD、其曜科技、健策精密、其陽科技、明泰科技
Bridging urban-rural gap: 2 Kaohsiung library branches win reading promotion award
2 Kaohsiung library branches win reading promotion award
Companies mentioned：仁寶電腦
Prosecutor penalized with 2 months’ salary for misconduct over meal with Wu Nai-ren; ruling final
Ruling finalized in case of prosecutor dining with Wu Nai-ren; 2 months’ salary penalty upheld
U.S. sets 15% tariff on Taiwan auto parts; 東陽 says industry can return to fair competition
U.S. cuts tariffs on Taiwan auto parts to 15%; 東陽 welcomes the move
Companies mentioned：東陽
CPC Penghu office calls for blood donations, offering fuel cards to donors
CPC’s Penghu office holds blood drive to help ease shortages
Companies mentioned：台湾中油
Spanish ruling party headquarters searched by police over alleged interference in judicial proceedings
Spanish police search headquarters of ruling Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party
Eslite enters Osaka’s Namba shopping district, opening its second Japan store after 8 years
誠品生活 to open its second Japan store in Osaka’s Namba district in 2027
Companies mentioned：誠品生活、株式會社丸井、有隣堂
Taichung man under the influence of drugs crashes into 10 cars; no injuries reported; prosecutors’ detention request approved
Man accused of drug-impaired driving and crashing into 10 cars detained
Swiss media warn of Chinese espionage infiltration in Taiwan, raising concerns about threats to democracy
Swiss media warn of the threat to Taiwan from Chinese espionage.
New population strategy rolls out 18 measures as Health Ministry hopes to reverse birth rate trend
Government rolls out 18 population measures, including child-rearing allowances.
German scholar: China exploits Trump uncertainty to weaken Taiwan’s confidence in the US
German scholar analyzes how China is exploiting Trump’s policies to weaken Taiwan’s confidence in the US.
Taichung police stop drug-impaired driving and bust zombie-vape packaging site, blocking supply from source to street
Taichung’s Dajia police have cracked down on drug-impaired driving and traced the supply chain to bust an etomidate packaging site.
Chen Chong-wen case involves alleged perjury; 台智光 chairman Lee Ching-huang indicted
台智光 chairman Lee Ching-huang has been indicted by prosecutors in Taipei for perjury in the Chen Chong-wen corruption case.
Companies mentioned：台智光、立錡雲端、康立錡、立展、國亨
Space debris streaks across Taitung sky; resident asks: “Can this one grant wishes?”
Space debris streaked across the night sky over Taitung; experts confirmed it was not a meteor.
Think tank: Iran war depletes munitions; US arms deliveries depend on replenishing stockpiles
A CSIS report says US forces have used large amounts of ammunition in the Iran war and replenishing stockpiles will take years.
Companies mentioned：雷神技術、洛克希德馬丁
東元 seeks equipment orders for 鴻海’s new plant, targets North American and Southeast Asian AIDCs
東元 shareholders approved a dividend of 2 yuan, as the company actively pursues 鴻海 orders and expands in the AI data center market.
Companies mentioned：東元、鴻海
Finance Ministry: Medical equipment rental expenses for people with disabilities can be claimed as medical expense deductions
Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance announced that rental costs for medical assistive devices for people with disabilities are also eligible for medical expense deductions.
Prosecutors seek 7 and a half years for 2 suspects in explosion at abandoned school in Zhuqi, Chiayi County
Prosecutors sought 7 years and 6 months in prison for 2 university students who made and used explosives in Chiayi County.
Trump says Iran and Oman cannot control the strait; deal remains far off
President Trump rejected a proposal for joint management of the Strait of Hormuz, as talks with Iran continue to stall.
Israeli airstrike in Gaza kills new leader of Hamas armed wing
Israel killed the leader of a Hamas armed faction in Gaza, with tensions continuing despite the ceasefire.
TSMC hits record high of 2,360 yuan; market value climbs to 61.2 trillion
TSMC shares hit a record high, with market value reaching 61.2 trillion yuan, buoyed by AI demand and strong ADR performance.
Companies mentioned：TSMC、NVIDIA、AMD、Quanta
TSMC surges to record 2,360 yuan; Taiwan stocks jump more than 600 points in morning trading to a new high
Taiwan stocks hit a record high, led by TSMC, as the bull market continues.
Companies mentioned：TSMC、MediaTek、Delta Electronics、UMC、ASE Technology、Foxconn、Nanya Technology、Winbond
Matthew Perry ketamine death case: personal assistant sentenced to 3 years and 5 months
Matthew Perry ketamine death case: personal assistant sentenced.
Li Zitong’s Nordic artist residency workshop explores violence and healing
Artist Li Zitong explores issues of violence and healing.
Companies mentioned：M-Cult、Solu
New Taiwan dollar opens up 1 cent at 31.41
The New Taiwan dollar opened slightly higher.
Taiwan stocks open down 16 points
Taipei stocks fell 16 points at the open.
US stocks hit new highs and TSMC ADR sets a record; analysts say Taiwan stocks could make a first run at 45000 points
Taiwan stocks set sights on 45000 points; preferential US-Taiwan tariffs also take effect.
Companies mentioned：TSMC、ASE、UMC、NVIDIA、Micron
Man suffers burns to 50% of his body in fire at abandoned building in Sanchong, New Taipei
Fire breaks out in an abandoned building in Sanchong District; 1 person seriously injured.
US and Japan reaffirm importance of peace in Taiwan Strait; State Department opposes unilateral changes to status quo
US and Japan reaffirm commitment to maintaining peace in the Taiwan Strait.
US launches new wave of attacks on Iran; explosions reported east of Bandar Abbas
US forces attack Iran; explosion reported in Bandar Abbas.
“A Chip Odyssey” screens in eastern US as New York office promotes Taiwan-US semiconductor talent training
Taiwan’s representative office in New York promotes Taiwan-US semiconductor talent training and documentary screenings.
Companies mentioned：紐澤西理工學院、哥倫比亞大學
Brazil election heats up as contest between Lula and Bolsonaro’s son draws attention
Brazil presidential election pits President Lula against Flavio Bolsonaro.
Companies mentioned：巴西銀行
Hormuz Strait talks stall; Trump warns Oman not to side with Iran
Trump threatens to attack Oman if it cooperates with Iran.
New Taipei, Tainan and Hualien brace for temperatures of 38 degrees; Wu Derong says rain and cooler weather will arrive on the 29th
High temperatures are forecast across Taiwan, with rain expected as a front approaches.
Biden faltered in debate; wife Jill says she wondered if he had suffered a stroke
Jill Biden said she feared Biden was having a stroke during the debate.
Companies mentioned：哥倫比亞廣播公司
Study: Every 1 fewer US service member in Germany means 0.5 fewer jobs, hurting local economy
A research report examines the negative impact of reducing US troop deployments in Germany on the regional economy.
NASA accelerates lunar base plans; robots to scout ahead this year
NASA will begin preliminary lunar surveys with robotic probes this year as it prepares to build a moon base.
Companies mentioned：Blue Origin、Astrolab、Lunar Outpost
Original早安世界》美對台灣非半導體232關稅優惠上路 汽車零組件稅率15%
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Companies mentioned：NVIDIA、TSMC、MediaTek、Supermicro
Taiwan Railway construction causes signal failure, affecting 7 trains and causing a cumulative 118 minutes of delays
A signal failure caused by construction on Taiwan Railway disrupted services and caused delays.
Companies mentioned：Taiwan Railways Corporation
Original法國罕見5月酷熱 巴黎人迎早夏寧可適應不願靠冷氣
Originalパリで5月としては異例の猛暑が発生し、市民の生活習慣や行政の対応が報じられた。
AI demand heats up; Marvell Technology expects custom chip business to exceed $10 billion
Marvell Technology expects revenue to top $10 billion in fiscal 2029 as demand for custom AI chips grows.
Companies mentioned：Marvell Technology、NVIDIA、Broadcom
US stocks edge up as indexes extend record run; market remains focused on AI chips
US stocks hit new highs, with AI chip-related shares in focus.
Companies mentioned：美光科技、輝達、超微、英特爾、台積電、SK海力士
Former UK ambassador to US fails security vetting; reports link case to Chinese finance minister
Former US ambassador Peter Mandelson’s failure to pass security vetting and his ties to China’s finance minister have stirred controversy.
Companies mentioned：Global Counsel、TikTok、Shein
Trump: Iran’s stalling tactics won’t work because I don’t care about midterm elections
President Trump stressed that he does not care about the midterm elections in negotiations with Iran.
Companies mentioned：CNN、New York Times
Zverev advances in straight sets to French Open third round, eyes first Grand Slam title
Zverev advanced from the second round of the French Open and moved closer to his first title.
Healthcare and consumer stocks gain, lifting Dow to record close
The Dow hit a record high, led by healthcare and consumer stocks.
Hopes for a US-Iran deal lift sentiment and send international oil prices lower
Oil prices plunged on hopes of a US-Iran peace deal.
Companies mentioned：NYMEX
EU defense chief: European arms makers should produce large quantities of cheap weapons and abandon premium-product mindset
The EU urged the defense industry to shift to mass production to support Ukraine.
Trump-lookalike buffalo goes viral in Bangladesh; authorities rescue it from being used as a sacrifice
A buffalo resembling Trump was rescued in Bangladesh.
Turning away from Boeing, Canada to buy early warning aircraft from Sweden’s Saab
Canada announced plans to buy Saab’s GlobalEye early warning aircraft to replace the Boeing option, aiming to reduce dependence on the US and strengthen Arctic defense.
Companies mentioned：Saab、Boeing、Bombardier
Djokovic advances to the last 32 at the French Open, continuing his pursuit of a 25th Grand Slam title
Djokovic advances to the last 32 at the French Open, continuing his bid for a record 25th career Grand Slam title.
U.S. to cut crisis-response forces supporting NATO, nearly halving fighter and bomber numbers
The United States plans to sharply reduce military support for NATO in crises, raising European concerns about a shift in defense responsibilities.
Trump says U.S.-Iran talks are progressing well, but easing sanctions on Iran is not currently under consideration
U.S.-Iran talks are progressing well, but sanctions remain in place; the United States stresses that Iran must not acquire nuclear weapons.
Bloomberg: U.S. eases some tariffs on Taiwan to implement U.S.-Taiwan trade agreement
The United States eases some tariffs on Taiwan to implement a trade agreement.
German startup secures funding to build the first laser fusion power plant
German startup Focused Energy receives $240 million in investment, aiming to build the world's first laser fusion power plant by 2035.
Companies mentioned：Focused Energy、RWE、Prime Movers Lab、Marvel Fusion、Proxima Fusion、Gauss Fusion
North Korea test-fires its own version of HIMARS, AI-guided cruise missiles aimed at South Korea
North Korea tests AI-guided cruise missiles and a copycat HIMARS rocket system.
Hsieh Su-wei wins French Open mixed doubles opener, advances to the last 16 with German partner
Hsieh Su-wei wins her French Open mixed doubles opener and advances to the last 16.
Rybakina suffers shock second-round exit at French Open after Ukrainian underdog stages comeback
Rybakina suffers shock second-round exit at the French Open.
European shares close mixed amid uncertainty over U.S.-Iran talks
European shares close mixed amid uncertainty over U.S.-Iran talks.
Ebola outbreak spreads in DR Congo; Uganda closes border, WHO calls for ceasefire
Uganda closes its border with Congo to prevent the spread of Ebola, while the WHO calls for a ceasefire.
U.S. Section 232 tariff relief for Taiwanese non-semiconductor goods takes effect; auto parts tariff rate set at 15%
Taiwan and the United States implement an investment MOU, granting Section 232 tariff relief to non-semiconductor products.
Dutch warship enters waters around the Paracel Islands on freedom-of-navigation mission
A Dutch warship enters the Paracel Islands on a freedom-of-navigation mission and is driven away by Chinese forces.
Guardians end Dragons' 9-game winning streak; Li Dong-min: We are a formidable opponent
富邦悍將 defeated 味全龍, ending 味全龍's 9-game winning streak.
Companies mentioned：富邦悍將、味全龍
Bloomberg: U.S. adjusts Section 232 tariffs on some Taiwanese products
The United States adjusts Section 232 tariffs on some Taiwanese products, capping rates on auto parts and wood products at 15%.
Brothers go scoreless for 28 innings, second-highest total in team history; suffer their second 6-game losing streak of the season
中信兄弟 lost 0-6 to 台鋼雄鷹 at Chengcing Lake Baseball Stadium, suffering their second 6-game losing streak of the season and setting the second-highest scoreless-inning total in team history at 28.
Companies mentioned：中信兄弟、台鋼雄鷹、統一7-ELEVEn獅
Immigration agency plans AI seminar to boost digital skills among new immigrants
The National Immigration Agency's Keelung City Service Station held an AI seminar, inviting expert Hsiao Chien-pei to teach new immigrants how to use AI tools to improve their lives and digital literacy.
Companies mentioned：Google
Jensen Huang: Nvidia has surprise products not yet announced; would be glad to invest in Taiwanese companies if given the opportunity
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said the company will have surprise new products in the second half of the year, praised 台積電's value and said he would be glad to invest in Taiwanese companies.
Companies mentioned：NVIDIA、廣達、台積電
Taiwan Lottery's No. 115129 Daily Cash 539 draw has 2 jackpot winners
The No. 115129 Daily Cash 539 draw was held, with 2 jackpot-winning tickets, each worth NT$8 million.
Companies mentioned：台灣彩券
Iranian intelligence ministry: U.S. and Israel have not abandoned efforts to overthrow Tehran government
Iran's Intelligence Ministry accused the United States and Israel of seeking to overthrow the Iranian government and of conducting sabotage through weapons smuggling and economic pressure.
Companies mentioned：SpaceX
U.S. ambassador warns Spain to be “very cautious” about deepening ties with China
The U.S. ambassador to Spain warned that Spain should be cautious about cooperation with China in key industries.
Companies mentioned：Huawei
Iran says draft agreement with U.S. would reopen Strait of Hormuz and lift naval blockade
The United States and Iran reach a preliminary memorandum of understanding that aims to reopen shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
More than 600,000 personal data records leaked in Lithuania; prime minister says problems must be faced, not resignation
A leak exposed 600,000 personal data records in Lithuania. The prime minister ruled out resigning and stressed the need to resolve the problem.
Companies mentioned：Centre of Registers
Officer surnamed Lin detained over alleged personal-data search; police agency says he will be suspended under regulations
A police agency officer was detained and suspended on suspicion of leaking personal data to a wealthy businessman.
Guanxi, Hsinchu County, offers NT$5,000 for residency registration; more than 890 move in over 3 days
Guanxi Township's NT$5,000 incentive sparked a wave of address changes as it sought to preserve its council seats.
Shinnosuke Abe's resignation over alleged domestic violence sparks backlash; more than 65,000 sign petition for his return
Shinnosuke Abe resigned amid assault allegations, but a fan petition calling for his return has surpassed 65,000 signatures.
Companies mentioned：讀賣巨人隊
Markets optimistic about U.S.-Iran peace talks; international oil prices plunge 5%
International oil prices plunged more than 5% amid hopes for progress in U.S.-Iran talks.
On 250th anniversary of U.S. independence, AIT's Raymond Greene invokes founding fathers' lessons to promote democratic dialogue
AIT held a reception for the 250th anniversary of independence, highlighting the democratic ties and technology cooperation between the United States and Taiwan.
Companies mentioned：台積電
Li Qiang visits Zhejiang, orders expansion of oil and grain reserves
Premier Li Qiang visited Zhejiang Province and ordered an expansion of oil and grain reserves.
Original2中國男自稱中醫疑涉醫療行為 檢警聲押獲准
2 Chinese men were detained on fraud suspicions after allegedly practicing medicine without qualifications.
ASEAN finance / 智伸科's Singapore subsidiary acquires right-of-use assets for real estate from related parties
智伸科 leased factory facilities in Ninh Binh Province, Vietnam, strengthening its production base.
Companies mentioned：智伸科、Global PMX Pte. Ltd.、建皇光電（越南）科技有限公司
Underground substation chosen for Beishike; 台電 says construction will take about 6 to 7 years
An underground substation has been selected for Beishike, with construction expected to take 6-7 years.
Companies mentioned：台電、NVIDIA
China's Central Military Commission issues 26 measures to strengthen oversight of senior military officials
China's Central Military Commission issued 26 measures to strengthen management of military officials.
Hungarian parliament votes to remain in International Criminal Court, reversing former prime minister's withdrawal decision
Hungary's parliament reverses the decision to withdraw from the ICC and votes to remain.
Online reports say grass at Keelung South Station became a rat nest; 台鐵 fined NT$9,600
台鐵 was fined NT$9,600 over a rat problem at Keelung Station.
Companies mentioned：台鐵
Malaysia celebrates Eid al-Adha as Muslims pray and sacrifice animals to express devotion
Eid al-Adha was celebrated in Malaysia, highlighting the spirit of sacrifice and devotion.
Companies mentioned：Facebook
Taiwan Lottery's No. 115129 Daily Cash 539 draw held
The winning numbers were announced for Taiwan's Daily Cash 539 lottery, draw No. 115129.
Companies mentioned：台彩