KMT accuses Overseas Community Affairs Council of obstructing US visit; DPP says baseless accusation with no evidence
The Kuomintang and Democratic Progressive Party are at odds over allegations that a US visit by Cheng Li-wun was obstructed.
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New high-speed rail trains to enter service; timetable overhaul could come as early as January 2027
台灣高鐵 will overhaul its timetable in January 2027 as the new N700ST trains enter service.
Companies mentioned：台灣高鐵
Former US President Biden sues Justice Department to block release of recordings of private conversations
Biden is suing the Justice Department to prevent the release of recordings of private conversations.
Companies mentioned：傳統基金會
Heat surges in Western Europe and India; hot, dry conditions in Malaysia could increase haze risk
The southwest monsoon is bringing hot, dry weather to Malaysia, and the meteorological department has warned of an increased risk of haze.
Are drone flight-control chips made in China? Thunder Tiger: Produced by STMicroelectronics
Original雷虎科技がドローンチップの原産地に関する疑惑を否定し、技術的正当性を説明した。
Companies mentioned：雷虎科技、意法半導体
June Taiwan stock index futures rise 934 points
Taiwan stocks surged, with futures also strengthening.
Companies mentioned：台灣期貨交易所
June electronics and financial futures both rise
Taipei stock market electronic and financial futures rose in tandem as markets performed strongly.
Tibetan exile government leader sworn in for another term; Dalai Lama attends ceremony
Penpa Tsering was sworn in for another term as leader of the Tibetan exile government.
Companies mentioned：藏人行政中央
Nantou plans to build an incinerator; residents’ group says county government is avoiding discussion of alternatives
Plans for an incinerator in Nantou County have sparked protests by residents of Mingjian Township, with the environmental impact assessment process under scrutiny.
Taichung’s Dongshi Rhinoceros Beetle Ecological Park welcomes a hundred beetles, adding a new attraction
Taichung’s Dongshi Rhinoceros Beetle Ecological Park opened, bringing in a hundred beetles to promote ecology and Hakka culture.
Taiwan stocks rise 731.43 points
Taiwan stocks surged 731.43 points, with turnover exceeding 1.5 trillion yuan.
Companies mentioned：群創、友達、華邦電、力積電
Presidential Office official: Comprehensive child-rearing policy catches up with Asian neighbors, with nearly 1% of GDP invested
Lai Ching-te announced a new population strategy, with nearly 1% of GDP to be invested in addressing the low birth rate.
Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest falls to its lowest level since 2019
Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest has fallen significantly to its lowest level since 2019.
K-SPARK concert to take place in Kaohsiung on 5/30; city government announces traffic controls
Kaohsiung’s transportation bureau will implement traffic controls and crowd-management measures for the K-SPARK concert.
Companies mentioned：台鐵、高鐵
To counter high oil prices, adjust capacity; 華航: Strengthening Japan, South Korea, New Zealand and Australia routes
At its shareholders’ meeting, 華航 announced it would flexibly adjust routes in response to high oil prices and continue expanding its passenger and cargo operations.
Companies mentioned：華航
PLG’s Gu Mao-weijia wins Most Improved Player; Yeh Wei-chieh unanimously named Rookie of the Year
PLG announced the winners of its annual individual awards.
Companies mentioned：台鋼獵鷹、洋基工程、台北富邦勇士、桃園璞園領航猿
Finance minister: Tax exemption for children aged 0 to 18 to increase by 50%; government aims to implement it next year
The government is advancing a new tax-relief policy for families, increasing the tax exemption for dependent children.
Feng Hsin’s Lin Da-jun: Shift to high-value products; bar and rod products forecast to post double-digit year-on-year growth in Q3
豐興鋼鐵 is adjusting its product mix and targeting high-value products to boost profits.
Companies mentioned：豐興鋼鐵
Following 台積電 and 三星電子, SK海力士 joins the $1 trillion club
SK海力士’s market value topped $1 trillion, reflecting the AI boom’s powerful boost to the memory industry.
Companies mentioned：SK海力士、台積電、三星電子
Yen Chen Li-lian: 裕隆 is actively transforming to respond to global trade and geopolitical shifts
裕隆 Group’s shareholders’ meeting highlighted transformation and asset revitalization, and expressed optimism about growth in its energy business and shopping mall revenue.
Companies mentioned：裕隆、納智捷、鴻華先進、三菱
Taiwan’s sports recovery techniques competition to be held in August, boosting sports science and protective care
Taiwan is holding its first sports recovery techniques competition to promote professional standards in sports science and protective care.
Companies mentioned：台灣運動恢復協會
Alexander scores 32 to help beat 馬刺; Thunder earn their 3rd win in NBA Western Conference finals to reach match point
The Thunder beat 馬刺 to take a match-point advantage in the NBA Western Conference finals.
Companies mentioned：NBA、奧克拉荷馬雷霆、馬刺
Miaoli police suspected of falsifying reports on fugitive migrant workers to claim bonuses; 2 face detention requests
Officers with the Miaoli County Police Bureau are suspected of fraudulently claiming bonuses for apprehending fugitive migrant workers; prosecutors are investigating and have requested their detention.
台肥 expands into semiconductor waste sulfuric acid recycling; shipments of low-carbon blue ammonia expected to grow
台肥 is moving into semiconductor waste sulfuric acid recycling and blue ammonia businesses while accelerating development of the Hsinchu technology business park.
Companies mentioned：台肥、漢來飯店
Chiayi fishery-solar co-location permit revocation case: Fish farmers and landowners jointly sue county government
Original台泥嘉謙綠能漁電共生案場遭撤照，台泥與養殖戶聯名提告縣府。
Companies mentioned：台泥嘉謙綠能
Singapore foreign minister makes rare visits to North and South Korea, putting Korean Peninsula situation back in focus
Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan visited North Korea and met Choe Son Hui, then is set to visit South Korea, drawing international attention to the Korean Peninsula situation.
Fubon Multimedia considered acquiring food delivery platform; Tsai Ming-chung: Seeking growth drivers in quick commerce
Fubon Multimedia Chairman Tsai Ming-chung said the company had considered acquiring a food delivery platform to develop quick commerce and sees strong growth potential in Taiwan’s e-commerce market.
Companies mentioned：momo、Coupang、統一集團、全聯
More than 2 years after the 0403 earthquake, demolition begins on 6 buildings at Hualien’s Fuyi Jinghua
Demolition has officially begun at Fuyi Jinghua, a Hualien community damaged by the earthquake. The central government is providing 125 million yuan in subsidies; demolition is expected to take half a year, followed by plans to rebuild on the site.
Taipei’s Jinhua Special Five social housing project breaks ground; 437 units planned for completion in 2031
Construction has begun on social housing on Jinhua Street in Taipei, with 437 units planned for completion in 2031 and historic buildings to be preserved.
KMT legislator says ‘great goodwill shown’; Central Election Commission media budget cut by just 780,000 yuan
KMT Legislator Wang Hung-wei and Central Election Commission Chairperson You Ying-lung reached an agreement on cuts to media spending, reducing the proposed cut from 7.8 million yuan to 780,000 yuan.
Companies mentioned：民視、三立
South Korea brands child development account program; ‘Hope Seed Savings Account’ has been running for nearly 20 years
South Korea’s ‘Hope Seed Savings Account’ program, running for nearly 20 years, helps disadvantaged children build assets through government matching subsidies and is undergoing a brand revamp.
Companies mentioned：國家兒童權利保障院
Government unveils new population strategy; 18 family support measures at a glance
Lai Ching-te’s government released the ‘Taiwan Population Strategy,’ including 18 family support measures that expand assistance for everything from childbirth and child-rearing to education.
Drug-impaired driving cases continue; Huang Wei-che says lawmakers who cut the budget should face public condemnation
Measures against drug-impaired driving and political divisions in Tainan.
Reuters: Samsung plans to invest more than 40 billion yuan in Vietnam to build chip-testing plant
Samsung Electronics’ plan to invest in a semiconductor testing plant in Vietnam.
Companies mentioned：Samsung Electronics
Chen Tai-ming: Nuclear power is a solution for electricity supply; Yageo targets AI liquid-cooling sensors
Yageo’s AI strategy and proposals on energy policy.
Companies mentioned：Yageo、Heraeus Nexensos、Telemecanique Sensors、Shibaura Electronics、Murata、Samsung Electro-Mechanics
Shangri-La Dialogue set to open, focusing on Asia-Pacific security landscape amid Middle East conflict
Analysis of the Middle East situation and US Indo-Pacific strategy at the Shangri-La Dialogue.
High-temperature alerts issued in 17 counties and cities; New Taipei’s Shuangxi reaches 38.6 degrees at noon
Record-breaking heat across Taiwan and warnings issued by the weather agency.
Zombie vape-related drug-impaired driving cases surge; Shih Chung-liang says testing tools will be reviewed
The Ministry of Health and Welfare is considering revising testing standards to tackle drug-impaired driving involving etomidate.
34 people seek medical care over suspected food poisoning at a Kinmen bento shop; county orders it to close
Food poisoning reported at a bento shop in Kinmen County; 34 people seek medical care and the shop is ordered to close.
Ministry of Digital Affairs tests 4 Chinese-made apps; 高德地圖 has the most risk items
The Ministry of Digital Affairs examines 4 Chinese-made apps and finds serious privacy risks in 高德地圖.
Companies mentioned：高德地圖、嗶哩嗶哩、愛奇藝、BIMOBIMO
Trump cancels Cabinet meeting at Camp David due to severe weather
President Trump moves a Cabinet meeting scheduled for Camp David to the White House because of bad weather.
Original民進黨選對會建議縣黨部 徵召林月琴參選苗栗市長
The DPP election committee tells the local party chapter to recommend Lin Yueqin for the Miaoli mayoral race.
Companies mentioned：民進黨
Chung Yuan team uses gaming experiences to transform the Aviation City Museum into a Monopoly-style attraction
Chung Yuan University students used gamification to improve experiences at local museums and disaster-prevention facilities.
Companies mentioned：桃園航空城博物館
88th day of the Middle East war: Iran accuses US of violating ceasefire agreement; latest developments
Oil prices fluctuate sharply as the Middle East conflict intensifies and tensions between Iran and the United States rise.
可成 maintains high dividend payouts and secures initial orders for AI applications
可成 announces entry into the AI market and diversification into medical, semiconductor and aerospace fields.
Companies mentioned：可成
Original台南7旬婦駕車撞進超商 2人受傷送醫
A car driven by an elderly woman crashed into a convenience store in Tainan’s North District, injuring 2 people.
Lin Wei-en gives up 2 runs and takes a heartbreaking loss; Yang Nianxi posts career-high 4 innings in rookie league
Original林維恩（アスレチックス2A）は6回2失点で敗戦、陽念希（ジャイアンツ新人）は4回無失点で勝利に貢献。
Companies mentioned：Oakland Athletics、San Francisco Giants、Arizona Diamondbacks、Colorado Rockies
New population strategy estimated to cost 205 billion annually; Executive Yuan establishes implementation task force
Original行政院推出人口對策新戰略，每年投入2050億元預算，涵蓋18項家庭支持措施。
Companies mentioned：行政院
3 themed food maps for Taichung go online, inviting the public to explore local flavors
Taichung City is digitizing its food maps to boost the local economy.
Companies mentioned：台中市工商發展投資策進會
正德海運 completes board re-election; Tsai Bang-chuan remains chairman
正德海運 completes board re-election, with Tsai Bang-chuan staying on as chairman; the company will pursue a new shipbuilding plan to boost profits.
Companies mentioned：正德海運、正展投資
President: Full rollout of growth allowance for ages 0 to 18, with each person receiving 5,000 yuan per month
The government is introducing a growth allowance for ages 0-18, providing 5,000 yuan monthly to help families raise children and save for young people.
Companies mentioned：行政院
3 people, including Chang Ju-shan, lose appeal in 愛爾麗 hidden-camera case; detention and no visitation upheld
Detention without visitation is upheld for 3 people, including the president, in the 愛爾麗診所 hidden-camera case.
Companies mentioned：愛爾麗診所
Governance dispute at BP prompts immediate removal of chairman
BP Chairman Manny Ford was immediately removed amid a governance dispute.
Companies mentioned：英國石油 (BP)、XTB、Interactive Investor
President: State and society will share the burden of raising children as Taiwan moves toward greater public provision
President Lai Ching-te announced a new population strategy with 18 measures to promote a family-support system.
Drug packaging site found on backfilled land in Meinong Grand Canyon case; Qiaotou prosecutors indict 2 people
The Kaohsiung Qiaotou District Prosecutors Office uncovered a drug packaging site in a Meinong container house and indicted a couple surnamed Lin and Liu.
Named a five-star county magistrate by Global Views for 3 consecutive years, Rao Ching-ling says county policies must resonate with residents
Taitung County Magistrate Rao Ching-ling earns five-star county magistrate recognition from 遠見雜誌, ranking 3rd nationwide in approval ratings.
Companies mentioned：遠見雜誌
Chen Tai-ming: AI industry is still in the top of the 2nd inning; Yageo will be very busy in the second half
Yageo Chairman Pierre Chen says the AI industry is in the 'top of the 2nd inning,' with Yageo's high-end products driving growth.
Companies mentioned：Yageo
Kouame advances to second round of French Open men's singles, becoming the youngest Grand Slam main-draw winner in 17 years
17-year-old Moise Kouame wins his first-round match at the French Open, becoming the youngest Grand Slam winner in 17 years.
New Taiwan dollar rises 5.1 cents at midday to temporarily close at 31.4
The New Taiwan dollar rose 5.1 cents against the US dollar at noon, temporarily closing at 31.4.
Chiang Wan-an presents Jensen Huang with key to Taipei; Huang quips, “Where’s the door?”
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang received a key to Taipei from Mayor Chiang Wan-an during a staff event at the future headquarters site.
Companies mentioned：NVIDIA
Can “Taiwan Travelogue” be published in China? Taiwan Affairs Office says it should uphold a strong national stance
Taiwanese novel “Taiwan Travelogue” wins International Booker Prize; China’s Taiwan Affairs Office comments on potential publication.
Chinese Coast Guard intrudes into Kinmen twice within 24 hours; Coast Guard Administration shadows vessels and gathers evidence
Chinese Coast Guard vessels intruded into Kinmen waters twice in 24 hours; Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration responded by monitoring them.
Taipower awards scholarships to 950 students in Penghu
Taipower awards scholarships to 950 students in Penghu, totaling 3.5 million TWD.
Companies mentioned：Taipower
New population strategy: 5,000-yuan monthly growth allowance and expanded fertility subsidies [video]
New government policy provides a NT$5,000 monthly growth allowance and expanded fertility subsidies.
New population strategy unveiled; student loan interest rates cut by 1 percentage point and repayment extended by 1 year [video]
President Lai announced 18 measures to combat low birth rates, including student loan relief.
Original佛光山惠中寺未來與希望講座 邀32名師接力開講
Original佛光山惠中寺舉辦「未來與希望」系列講座，邀請32位名師分享人生智慧。
Companies mentioned：佛光山惠中寺
US energy blockade pushes Cuba to the brink; Havana makes urgent appeal to international community
Cuba appeals to the United Nations for help, accusing the United States’ energy blockade of causing a humanitarian crisis.
Taichung city councilor criticized over questioning city government; Ho Hsin-chun says oversight is a councilor’s duty
Political clash in Taichung over MRT Blue Line progress and school lunch quality.
Taiwan Stock Exchange participates in COMPUTEX for the 2nd time, connecting global capital with innovative companies
TWSE attends COMPUTEX to bridge global capital with Taiwan's AI tech firms.
Companies mentioned：Taiwan Stock Exchange、Delta Electronics、Nanya Technology、AVC、Unimicron、Wistron、Alchip、Panjit
Beijing's Galeries Lafayette department store officially closes after 13 years as China's domestic demand contracts.
Galeries Lafayette closes its 13-year-old Beijing store due to weak domestic demand.
Companies mentioned：Galeries Lafayette
Is mainland China no longer arranging visits by Ma Ying-jeou? The Taiwan Affairs Office says the claim is a rumor.
China's TAO denies rumors about banning Ma Ying-jeou from visiting China.
Companies mentioned：Ma Ying-jeou Foundation
Original台股屢創高散戶居高思危 5月投資股市信心探逾3年低點
Original5月消費者信心指數下降，投資人對股市持謹慎態度。
Companies mentioned：中央大學台經中心、台灣房屋
Trial operation of 4 new bus routes for the Tamsui-Kavalan Bridge begins in 2 phases, with online reservations open.
New Taipei City has launched 4 new bus routes for trial operation ahead of the Tamsui-Kavalan Bridge opening.
Companies mentioned：新北市交通局
Taiwan stocks rise nearly 1300 points intraday to another record high; 聯發科 and 聯電 hit the daily limit.
Taiwan stocks surged nearly 1300 points to a new record high.
Companies mentioned：台積電、聯發科、聯電、信驊、穎崴、台達電、鴻海、國巨、南亞科、華邦電、旺宏、欣興、京元電、臻鼎-KY、南電、金像電、弘塑、聖暉
HIMARS down payment funding secured; Koo Li-hsiung says the Executive Yuan approved it on the 25th.
Executive Yuan approves emergency funding for HIMARS down payment.
Trump's endorsement packs a punch as Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton enters the midterm elections.
Trump-backed Ken Paxton defeats incumbent John Cornyn in Texas GOP primary.
Companies mentioned：Fox News、CNN、Truth Social
More than 20 million in subsidies has been provided for immersive Indigenous-language courses; students learn vocabulary through activities.
Taiwan's Ministry of Education announces the promotion of immersive Indigenous-language courses and subsidies.
Named Taiwan's richest person, Chen Tai-ming says, “Just take it in stride,” and focuses on long-term strategy.
Yageo Chairman Chen Tai-ming responds to being named Taiwan's richest person.
Companies mentioned：Yageo、Foxconn
Scholars call for climate governance, saying central and local governments need aligned action.
台大風險中心 issued policy recommendations calling on central and local governments to strengthen climate governance coordination, establish a data platform and implement a carbon fee allocation mechanism.
Companies mentioned：台大風險中心、綠色公民行動聯盟
Cai Ming-chung aims to restore momo's status as a high-priced stock, urging those seeking to be acquired to sign up.
富邦媒（momo） chairman announces plans to restore the share price and pursue an aggressive M&A strategy.
Companies mentioned：富邦媒、momo、酷澎、蝦皮
One-stop services at the Kaohsiung-Pingtung-Penghu-East Direct Hiring Center help retain experienced care workers.
The Ministry of Labor strengthens services to support long-term employment of foreign workers.
Discussing the situation in Iran, China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi reiterates Xi's 4-point proposal.
Foreign Minister Wang Yi reaffirmed Xi Jinping's “4-point proposal” and emphasized engagement in Middle East peace.
Companies mentioned：新華社、南華早報
EU scholarship selection guidelines announced; applications are open to self-funded students for the first time.
The Ministry of Education announced the EU scholarship selection, opening applications to self-funded students for the first time and offering 20 places.
St. Vincent's ambassador to Taiwan takes office, pledging to continue speaking up for Taiwan internationally.
St. Vincent's new ambassador to Taiwan, Jiang Kangte, took office, reaffirmed ties between Taiwan and St. Vincent, and pledged to support Taiwan internationally.
Nvidia needs more electricity, Jensen Huang says; energy growth is crucial to Taiwan's GDP.
Huang Jen-hsun emphasized that AI development requires substantial electricity and that energy growth is crucial to Taiwan's economy.
Companies mentioned：輝達 (NVIDIA)
Cheng Li-wun accuses the Overseas Community Affairs Council of obstructing her U.S. visit; the council calls the claim baseless and an open lie.
KMT Chair Cheng Li-wun accused the Overseas Community Affairs Council of obstructing her U.S. visit; the council denied the charge and demanded an apology.
Yilan County Fire Department officials investigated over false reimbursement claims for a banquet; a battalion chief released on 100,000 bail.
宜蘭県消防局 officials investigated over fraudulent reimbursement claims for a banquet; they are released on bail.
Companies mentioned：宜蘭県消防局
The 115-year special military procurement budget was reviewed in 40 minutes; of the 8.8 billion, only 2 million was cut.
The Legislative Yuan quickly reviewed and passed the special military procurement budget for year 115, cutting only 2 million yuan.
三星電子 salary agreement passes, averting a union strike.
三星電子 union approves salary agreement, averting a strike; semiconductor division receives a pay raise and a performance bonus system.
Companies mentioned：三星電子
Retrial in case involving assistance with Terry Gou's signature drive results in a 3-year, 4-month sentence; Chou Tien-lun says he regrets it.
Pingtung County Council Speaker Chou Tien-lun was sentenced to 3 years and 4 months in a retrial over irregularities in signature collection for Terry Gou's presidential bid.
Companies mentioned：鴻海
Tainan's Longci Light Festival: Kongshan Festival wins a London Design Award gold prize.
Tainan City's “2026 Longci Light Festival: Kongshan Festival” won a gold award in the Concept Design category at the London Design Awards.
Companies mentioned：International Awards Associate
A caged fighting ring is being set up on the White House South Lawn; Trump's costly event draws criticism amid ongoing wars.
Trump's plan to hold a UFC fight on the White House South Lawn has sparked controversy over the historic venue and the high budget.
Companies mentioned：UFC
FCFC pursues high-value products with a chemical “kitchen,” making its first foray into COMPUTEX.
FCFC pivots to high-value chemicals and enters the tech exhibition space.
Companies mentioned：Formosa Chemicals & Fibre Corp、Jiguang Technology
Far Eastern Department Stores: Taipei Dome location to begin operations in the second half; Baoqing store reconstruction expected to finish in 3 years.
Far Eastern Department Stores plans full operation of Taipei Dome site and expansion of Baoqing store.
Companies mentioned：Far Eastern Department Stores、Far Eastern SOGO、A-Mart、City'Super
Lin Chia-lung: Democracy in Taiwan is not merely a political system, but a way of life and an identity.
Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung speaks at the Forum for Democratic Cooperation in Taipei, highlighting Taiwan's democratic resilience.
Companies mentioned：Forum 2000 Foundation、National Endowment for Democracy
NBA Coach of the Year: Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla wins the award for the first time.
NBA Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla wins Coach of the Year for the first time.
Companies mentioned：Boston Celtics、Detroit Pistons、San Antonio Spurs、Philadelphia 76ers
Profits at China's industrial firms rose 24.7% year over year in April, the biggest increase in 2 and a half years.
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Yin Nai-ching says she resigned as head of the Culture and Communications Committee on the 12th for personal health reasons.
KMT Culture and Communications Committee Chair Yin Nai-ching resigns due to health reasons.
Companies mentioned：Kuomintang
UMC: Operations in the second half are expected to outperform the first half; comprehensive price negotiations next year.
UMC expects H2 performance to outperform H1, with selective price hikes and plans for comprehensive price negotiations by 2027.
Companies mentioned：UMC
Ukraine's ambassador to Türkiye: Looking forward to the NATO summit and discussions on financial aid for Kyiv.
Ukraine seeks NATO financial support at the upcoming Ankara summit.