2026 Shaw Prize winners announced; scholars from France, the United States, China and Japan honored
The winners of the 2026 Shaw Prize were announced, with researchers from multiple countries selected.
Companies mentioned：東京大学、スタンフォード大学、上海交通大学
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Cross-party Canadian lawmakers to visit Taiwan in October, reject China's efforts to stop them and affirm support for Taiwan
A cross-party Canadian parliamentary delegation plans to visit Taiwan in October, signaling it will not yield to pressure from China.
Companies mentioned：TSMC
Hutchison's Panama port dispute unresolved; Wang Yi meets Panamanian foreign minister and hopes to safeguard rights
China urges Panama to protect Chinese business interests amid port concession dispute.
Companies mentioned：CK Hutchison、Maersk、Mediterranean Shipping Company
Kinmen's Eurasian otter population estimated at just 100; viewable at Taipei Zoo
The Eurasian otter population in Kinmen has fallen to 100; Taipei Zoo highlights conservation needs.
Companies mentioned：Taipei Zoo
May 27: Impact of the U.S.-Iran war on the global economy, financial markets and people's livelihoods
The U.S.-Iran conflict is dealing a broad economic blow to shipping, aviation and military costs.
Companies mentioned：Air India、IndiGo、SpaceX
MediaTek pursues AI opportunities with comprehensive focus on infrastructure, systems and edge computing
MediaTek President Rick Tsai outlines an AI strategy focused on infrastructure and edge computing.
Companies mentioned：MediaTek
Island teacher retention bonuses may count service years across school transfers within a county
A long-service incentive program for teachers on outlying islands is being revised to allow years of service to be combined when transferring between schools.
Australian think tank: Beijing's post-unification governance plan for Taiwan would make public expressions of loyalty and surveillance part of daily life
Australia's Lowy Institute released a report analyzing Beijing's plans for governing Taiwan after unification, covering political loyalty, online surveillance, educational reshaping and control of the semiconductor industry.
Companies mentioned：台積電
Kaohsiung teacher's fall from building sparks concern; Education Bureau: investigation underway to establish facts
An elementary school teacher in Kaohsiung fell from a building; the Education Bureau has launched an investigation and expanded psychological support.
Woman riding scooter runs red light and refuses police stop in Hsinchu City; officers confirm drug-impaired driving
A woman riding a scooter in Hsinchu City ran a red light and refused to stop for police. Officers found she was driving under the influence of drugs and referred her for prosecution.
China bans cross-border stock speculation; investors opening accounts in Hong Kong must sign declaration
China strictly prohibits cross-border stock speculation; opening an account at a Hong Kong bank requires signing a declaration on the source of funds.
Companies mentioned：富途證券、老虎證券、長橋證券、中信證券
China launches campaign to curb cutthroat competition, targeting livestreaming and food delivery
China's State Administration for Market Regulation has launched a campaign against “involution-style” competition, focusing on the livestreaming and food delivery industries.
Standard Chartered Bank opens international private banking center in Tianmu, targeting high-net-worth clients
渣打銀行 opened a private banking center in Tianmu to deepen its focus on high-net-worth clients in Taiwan.
Companies mentioned：渣打銀行
Land may be expropriated for second line of defense along Mataian Creek; residents fear Jilitang may not be protected
A flood-control project along Mataian Creek in Hualien has sparked controversy over land expropriation and protection of scenic areas.
New population strategy: Fu Kun-chi says he welcomes the adoption of KMT-TPP policies
The Lai Ching-te administration introduced 18 population measures. The KMT caucus expressed support, saying the government had adopted its proposals.
New population strategy: Family and child welfare groups welcome efforts to make work and family life compatible
Family and child welfare groups welcomed the government's population measures and called for deeper reforms to promote gender equality in child-rearing.
Asia Optical enters AI liquid-cooling market; Philippines plant to begin mass production in 4th quarter
Asia Optical is entering the AI liquid-cooling market, with its Philippines plant set to begin mass production in the 4th quarter.
Companies mentioned：亞洲光學、Frore Systems、精熙
TPK-KY joins forces with Sumitomo and UK's GRID to target Europe's large-scale energy storage market
TPK-KY has joined forces with Sumitomo Corporation and the UK's GRID to invest in a large-scale, grid-level energy storage project in the UK, targeting Europe's energy transition market.
Companies mentioned：TPK-KY宸鴻光電、住友商事株式會社、Gresham House Energy Storage Fund plc
Military and police XR simulation platform unveiled; Javelin and Stinger missiles included in joint-force training
Global Dynamics Technology (Big x Reality) unveiled an integrated XR training platform for military and police. It supports simulations of Javelin and Stinger missiles and provides integrated training from tactics to command.
Companies mentioned：全球動力科技 (Big x Reality)
Israel targets new Hamas armed wing leader in airstrike on Gaza; at least 3 killed and 20 wounded
Israeli airstrike on Gaza City kills Oded, newly appointed leader of Hamas's armed wing.
Shinnosuke Abe steps down amid domestic violence allegations; scholar urges Japanese baseball to reflect on violence in sports
讀賣巨人隊 manager Shinnosuke Abe resigned over a domestic violence incident, sparking debate in Japanese sports over a culture of violence.
Companies mentioned：讀賣巨人隊、橫濱DeNA、樂天、養樂多燕子
Israel says it killed Hamas's new military chief, expanding ground operations in Lebanon.
Israel killed Hamas's new military chief, Odeh, and expanded military operations in Lebanon.
台數科's broadband internet service drives revenue growth as it deepens its 5G and AI布局.
台數科 held its shareholders' meeting, reporting revenue growth and approving dividend distributions. It will focus on AI, 5G and low-Earth-orbit satellites.
Companies mentioned：台灣數位光訊科技
Hsu Hsueh-fang appointed vice chair of 遠東零售集團: 6 engines driving operations.
Far Eastern Department Stores General Manager Hsu Hsueh-fang was promoted to vice chair of 遠東零售集團, where she will drive 6 operational engines.
Companies mentioned：遠東百貨、遠東零售集團
Review of Kaohsiung New Town Phase 三 questioned; National Land Management Agency says chair recused himself while on leave.
Conflict-of-interest concerns raised over review of Kaohsiung New Town Phase 三; National Land Management Agency says procedures were fair.
Companies mentioned：台糖
Rare albino alligator gar at marine science museum has a crocodile-like snout and is highly predatory.
Marine science museum displays rare albino alligator gar; experts urge people not to release unwanted pets.
Companies mentioned：國立海洋科技博物館
Government launches new population strategy; Lai Ching-te urges party officials to step up promotion.
Lai Ching-te announces new population strategy, including 18 family support measures.
Mainland Affairs Council adviser: US-China rivalry will not escalate into a rupture; Taiwan-US ties should continue to be strengthened.
Mainland Affairs Council adviser analyzes US-China relations and recommends Taiwan strengthen ties with allies and strategic autonomy.
Nuclear Safety Commission and external committee members inspect facilities for 2 consecutive days as part of review of Nuclear Plant No. 3's restart.
The Nuclear Safety Commission conducted an on-site inspection and substantive review of Nuclear Plant No. 3's restart plan.
Companies mentioned：台電
Yunlin sees 3 drug-driving crashes in 5 months, leaving 6 injured; police step up enforcement.
News on stepped-up enforcement against drug-impaired driving in Yunlin Prefecture.
Taiwanese Hokkien-dubbed version of Frieren: Beyond Journey's End released, with an option to switch among 3 languages.
News about streaming a Taiwanese Hokkien version of the anime Frieren: Beyond Journey's End.
Companies mentioned：公視+
No consensus in initial review of Future Account Act draft; entire bill sent to party caucus negotiations without review.
News that deliberations on the Future Account Act draft have stalled and it has been sent to party caucus negotiations.
Fu Jen Catholic University and the University of Canberra sign sister-school agreement, expanding bilateral higher education cooperation.
輔仁大學 and 坎培拉大學 signed a sister-school agreement to promote bilateral higher education cooperation.
Companies mentioned：輔仁大學、坎培拉大學
ASEAN Finance / May 27, 2026 ASEAN News Brief.
Financial news briefs from Southeast Asian countries, covering energy, manufacturing, infrastructure and the job market.
DPP national congress to be held on 719; Lai Ching-te orders party to strive for victory at year-end.
DPP national congress set for July 19; Lai Ching-te orders preparations for the year-end election.
Taiwan dollar rises 3.1 fen to close at 31.42.
The Taiwan dollar rose 3.1 fen against the US dollar to close at 31.42.
Foreign media: China is delaying Airbus deliveries to pressure Europe to certify the C919 passenger jet.
China is suspected of delaying Airbus aircraft deliveries in a bid to secure European certification for the C919.
Companies mentioned：Airbus、COMAC、Boeing
Seoul overpass collapse kills 3 and injures 3; experts question why workers were allowed in despite subsidence.
Collapse at Seoul overpass demolition site highlights shortcomings in safety management.
Taiwan Futures Exchange proposes system improvements to safeguard trading in high-priced stock futures and ETF options.
Taiwan Futures Exchange optimizes rules for stock futures and ETF futures to improve trading efficiency and risk management.
Companies mentioned：Taiwan Futures Exchange、TSMC、Delta Electronics
Police and prosecutors dismantle an upstream and downstream drug supply chain; Chiayi prosecutors indict 7.
Large-scale drug trafficking organization busted in Chiayi; 7 people indicted.
Party and government figures: Growth allowance is a policy path that expands gradually, not plagiarism.
Lai Ching-te government promotes a growth allowance for ages 0 to 18; party and government figures stress policy continuity.
Burkina Faso's military government arrests prominent cleric, sparking street protests.
Arrest of prominent cleric by Burkina Faso's military government sparks protests.
Youngest son of former Tainan Deputy Mayor Yan Chunzuo defrauded more than 100 million; second-instance court changes sentence to probation, making it final.
Yan Dajun, son of a former Tainan deputy mayor, receives a suspended sentence in a fraud case on appeal.
Tourists and hikers increasingly use the Happy Bus in Haiduan, Taitung, crowding out local residents.
Tourists crowd local residents off the Happy Bus in Haiduan, Taitung; county considers a whitelist system.
Man rides motorcycle after using 4 types of drugs; Pingtung prosecutors' detention request approved.
Pingtung man drove under the influence of 4 types of drugs; prosecutors' request for detention was approved.
Remembering Yin Yan-liang, National Science and Technology Museum recalls 10 years of science outreach with the Tang Prize.
National Science and Technology Museum mourns Tang Prize founder Yin Yan-liang and looks back on 10 years of science outreach collaboration.
Companies mentioned：潤泰集團、唐獎教育基金會、國立科學工藝博物館
Peng Jinlong: Taiwan now has an international-level capital market and needs more diverse products and services.
Financial Supervisory Commission Chair Peng Jinlong stresses the internationalization of Taiwan's capital market and sees potential in the warrant market.
Companies mentioned：台湾证券交易所、柜买中心
Huang Renxun says Taiwan needs more electricity; economics minister says supply will be secure through 2034.
Ministry of Economic Affairs responds to Nvidia's power demand, stresses stable supply and urges early planning.
Companies mentioned：NVIDIA、台积电、美光、台电
Bloomberg: 3 Taiwanese smuggle Nvidia AI chips to China, using Japan as a transit point.
Taiwan prosecutors bust a case involving AI server smuggling to China via Japan.
Companies mentioned：NVIDIA、Supermicro
Pharmacists and dentists promote the 221 toothbrushing principle, striving for healthy aging under the “8020” goal.
Pharmacists and dentists team up to promote oral health principles and strive for healthy aging.
Companies mentioned：药师公会全联会、牙医师公会全联会
Survey: Elementary and junior high students rely on PE classes for exercise and have not formed a regular habit.
Survey finds Taiwan students rely on PE classes for exercise, while efforts to promote pickleball face limits.
Companies mentioned：金车文教基金会、中华民国匹克球总会
Taichung City police post names of 16 repeat drug-driving offenders on Facebook; 665 cases cited in nearly 5 months.
Taichung City police publish a list of repeat drug-driving offenders and step up enforcement.
Severe CPU shortage; Chen Chun-sheng says more chipmakers joining the market could help ease the problem.
Original宏碁董事長陳俊聖談PC缺料與AI產業發展。
Companies mentioned：宏碁、超微、英特爾、聯發科、高通、Google
Tochigi, Japan, robbery-murder case: suspected mastermind flees to China, then heads to Southeast Asia.
Mastermind in Japan's Tochigi Prefecture robbery-murder case flees overseas; police issue arrest warrant.
Councilor says AI travel customer service is difficult to use; Hualien County government pledges improvements.
Hualien County's AI travel customer service system faces questions from councilors over its effectiveness and procurement rationale.
Original竹檢偵辦竹縣府土資場涉賄案 4人遭聲押禁見
Hsinchu District Prosecutors Office seeks detention for 4 individuals in a bribery case involving Hsinchu County Government officials.
New Taipei City Cultural Affairs Bureau: Ma Ying-jeou Foundation donation controversy should be clarified by its board.
New Taipei City Cultural Affairs Bureau says the Ma Ying-jeou Foundation's donation issues should be clarified by its board.
Companies mentioned：Ma Ying-jeou Foundation
Free nutritious school lunches; Hou You-yi: 1,500-yuan increase in guidance fees for homeroom teachers.
New Taipei City introduces free nutritious school lunches; Hou You-yi announces supporting measures, including higher teacher guidance fees and reduced class hours.
台塑水科 and Ecolab form strategic partnership to help upgrade industrial water treatment in Taiwan.
Formosa Water Technology and Ecolab form a strategic partnership to upgrade industrial water treatment in Taiwan.
Companies mentioned：Formosa Water Technology、Ecolab、Formosa Biomedical
China’s Liaoning spotted in the western Pacific; Japan on alert over Chinese military movements
A Chinese naval task force led by the Liaoning and an amphibious assault ship entered the western Pacific, with Japan’s Defense Ministry continuing to monitor the situation.
No need to wait for a non-prosecution order to clear a flagged bank account; victims of malicious fraud-related misuse can apply to have the flag lifted
The Criminal Investigation Bureau says bank accounts flagged as “warning accounts” after malicious small transfers can be cleared without waiting for a non-prosecution order.
三 major institutional investors post net buying of NT$30.764 billion in Taiwan stocks
Taiwan stocks surged 731 points, with 三 major institutional investors posting combined net buying of NT$30.764 billion.
Temperatures hit 39.8 degrees in Tainan’s Yujing and topped 38 degrees in Greater Taipei; 19 counties and cities issue heat alerts
Hot weather is gripping Taiwan, with temperatures reaching 39.8 degrees in Yujing, Tainan.
Chiayi County YouBike expands to Xingang and Dalin, with 10 stations opening on 5/29
Chiayi County’s YouBike service is expanding to Xingang and Dalin, adding 10 stations.
Companies mentioned：YouBike
Original馬英九基金會風波 金溥聰：馬英九會決定是否提告
A former employee of the 馬英九基金會 is embroiled in a financial discipline controversy; King Pu-tsung says Ma Ying-jeou will decide whether to file a lawsuit.
Companies mentioned：馬英九基金會
Kaohsiung’s “Summer Fresh Market Festival” opens, with 5 major events promoting agricultural products
Kaohsiung is promoting the “Summer Fresh Market Festival,” bringing together 5 major agricultural events to boost tourism and agricultural sales.
Companies mentioned：高雄市農業局
Blue-chip stocks lead Taiwan shares to record highs in price and volume; index gains 731 points to close at 44,256
Taiwan stocks hit a record high, with trading volume exceeding NT$1.55 trillion as the AI theme continues to gain momentum.
Companies mentioned：台積電、聯發科、台達電、聯電、鴻海
Overview of new population strategy’s family-friendly workplace measures: maternity leave extended to 12 weeks, with subsidies for substitute workers
The government is promoting family-friendly workplace policies, extending leave and subsidizing companies’ costs for substitute workers to ease the burden on families raising children.
Market concerns over recent rally’s overheating as Nikkei gives back gains to end nearly flat
The Nikkei hit a record high during the session before giving back gains to finish slightly higher, as markets voiced concern over overheating.
Paramount’s bid to acquire 華納兄弟探索 set for possible clearance by US antitrust authorities
派拉蒙天舞 plans to acquire 華納兄弟探索 for $110 billion, with the US Justice Department poised to approve the deal.
Companies mentioned：派拉蒙天舞、華納兄弟探索
Growth allowance totals 1.08 million from ages 0 to 18; coming-of-age benefit guaranteed at 360,000
The Lai Ching-te government has introduced a new population strategy with 18 measures, including growth allowances, childcare subsidies and increased education funding, backed by a total budget of NT$380 billion.
Chemical tank explodes inside Washington state paper mill, killing 1 and injuring 9; cause still under investigation
An explosion inside a chemical tank at a paper mill in Washington state killed 1 person and injured 9.
Companies mentioned：Nippon Dynawave Packaging、Nippon Paper Industries、Weyerhaeuser
South Korea detains Chinese man found at sea, reportedly prominent dissident Dong Guangping
South Korea has detained a man suspected of being Chinese dissident Dong Guangping, and an investigation is underway.
Cosmetics GMP rules take full effect in July; violators face fines of up to 5 million
Taiwan’s Food and Drug Administration will make GMP mandatory for cosmetics manufacturing starting July 1, with fines of up to $5 million for violations.
Pingtung to subsidize health insurance premiums for residents aged 65 and older starting in 116年
Pingtung County is implementing a health insurance premium subsidy policy for older residents as part of its all-ages care program.
Companies mentioned：屏東義大醫院
Commemorative book set for 大濛 goes on sale, featuring rare production stills and hand-drawn art drafts
A commemorative book set for the film 大濛 has gone on sale, with related events also being held.
Companies mentioned：新經典文化、Netflix
Law amendments to reward additional floor area and encourage free corporate donations aim to provide 76,000 marriage and family housing units by 117年
The government is boosting the supply of housing for couples and families as part of its efforts to address the declining birthrate, aiming for 76,000 units by 2028.
Soaring fuel prices and falling demand prompt 印度航空 to cut domestic flights
Surging fuel prices amid the Middle East conflict have prompted 印度航空 to reduce domestic flights to address losses.
Companies mentioned：印度航空、靛藍航空
Innolux: Display technology as a platform to accelerate integration with semiconductors and the Internet of Things
群創光電 announced a shift toward advanced packaging at its shareholders’ meeting, leveraging FOPLP technology to target AI and automotive markets.
Companies mentioned：群創光電
Taiwan tilapia exports fall; Fisheries Agency says US, the largest market, has ample inventories
Exports of Taiwan tilapia have declined amid excess inventories in the US, prompting the Fisheries Agency to recommend a shift in direction.
Companies mentioned：統一集團、聖德科斯
Economy Ministry’s 4 new measures to accelerate startup growth aim to attract 20 billion in investment by 2030
The Ministry of Economic Affairs has launched 4 measures to invest in startups, targeting 20 billion yuan in investment by 2030.
Companies mentioned：通寶半導體、鑫蘊林科、璿元科技、輝達、安謀
Only 50 meters of the 1-kilometer-long Living Water Lake open to the public; Taitung councilor urges more flexible use
A Taitung County councilor has proposed expanding public access to Living Water Lake and introducing self-management.
Long-term neglect of multiple sclerosis can lead to disability; doctors urge early treatment to lower risk
The Taiwan Neuroimmunology Society is raising awareness about the importance of early diagnosis and treatment of multiple sclerosis.
Former borough chief Chu Hsueh-chang charged after shoving prison cellmate to death
Former borough chief Chu Hsueh-chang was charged after shoving a cellmate to death in prison.
Keelung sees 8 drug-impaired driving cases and 2 deaths in 5 months; police chief says drivers are like missiles out of control
Drug-impaired driving is on the rise in Keelung, prompting police to step up AI-assisted enforcement and consider tougher penalties.
New Taipei puts 423 public properties to use for social housing and public childcare, saving 53.5 billion over 8 years
New Taipei City has saved 53.5 billion over 8 years by making better use of public assets, and will invest the savings in social housing and public childcare.
President says new population strategy is a comprehensive plan first proposed during his campaign
President Lai Ching-te announced a new population strategy with a budget of NT$380 billion.
程泰 and 亞崴 team up with 新代 to target smart manufacturing and robotics
程泰 Group and 新代科技 are deepening their cooperation to target the smart manufacturing market.
Companies mentioned：程泰、亞崴、新代科技
Ebola precautions tightened; travel advisory raised to warning level, screening required on arrival
Taiwan’s CDC has raised its Ebola alert level for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda to Level 3.
Japanese man sentenced to 1 year in prison for secretly filming women under their skirts in Taiwan on 3 occasions; ruling final on appeal
A Japanese national has received a final 1-year prison sentence for secretly filming up women’s skirts in Taiwan.
Japan’s upper house approves creation of National Intelligence Council; Takaichi calls it first step in intelligence reform
Japan’s House of Councillors passed a bill to establish a National Intelligence Council, strengthening intelligence coordination and reform.
Chroma shareholders approve dividend of NT$15.3 per share; expansion planned to meet AI demand
中華精測 shareholders approved a dividend of NT$15.3 per share and launched a 三-plant expansion plan to meet AI demand.
Companies mentioned：中華精測
Hotai Motor shareholders approve dividend of NT$20 per share; aim to extend small-car sales streak to 25 consecutive years
和泰自動車 shareholders approved a dividend of 20 yuan per share and aim to extend their small-car sales lead to 25 consecutive years.
Companies mentioned：和泰自動車
Cheng Li-wun: Why are Taiwanese businesspeople branded as pro-China for donating to foundations they support?
Cheng Li-wun criticized the political labeling of Taiwanese businesspeople, deepening her rift with the Overseas Community Affairs Council.
Companies mentioned：馬英九基金會
Kaohsiung man charged with setting family home on fire after arguing with mother over inheritance
A son has been charged with setting fire to his family home in Kaohsiung over an inheritance dispute.
TSMC Chairman C.C. Wei addresses employee concerns over bonuses, with this year’s payouts expected to rise by more than 30%
TSMC Chairman addresses bonus concerns, promising growth.
Companies mentioned：TSMC
Kaohsiung apartment building exterior wall repair subsidies: applications accepted through Dec. 2
Kaohsiung City offers subsidies for exterior wall repairs to old buildings.
Taiwan stocks surge 731 points to a record high, with turnover hitting a new record of 1.55 trillion yuan
Taiwan stocks hit a record high, with turnover reaching a record 1.55 trillion yuan.
Companies mentioned：聯發科、台積電、聯電、華邦電、群創
US ‘Southern Spear’ operation kills 1 more; death toll reaches 193
US military strikes a drug-smuggling boat in the eastern Pacific, leaving 1 dead and sparking human rights controversy.
Man driving under the influence of drugs crashes into 10 cars in Taipei; no injuries reported, drugs seized and case referred to prosecutors
A multiple-vehicle rear-end collision caused by drug-impaired driving occurred in Taipei.