AI stocks offset concerns over U.S.-Iran talks, and Japanese and South Korean stocks close at record highs.
Strength in AI stocks helped Japanese and South Korean markets reach record highs.
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The Brothers face the Lions at Taipei Dome on the 2nd; Felix starts against his former team.
中信兄弟's Felix will start against his former team, the Uni-Lions.
Companies mentioned：中信兄弟、統一7-ELEVEn獅、味全龍、樂天桃猿
Mandarin Airlines' Kaohsiung-Hualien and Taichung-Hualien routes: Chen Dajun says applications to suspend flights are planned before July.
華信航空 is considering suspending its Kaohsiung-Hualien and Taichung-Hualien routes because of low passenger loads.
Companies mentioned：華信航空
Marcos and Rubio speak by phone, focusing on the South China Sea and the Luzon Economic Corridor.
Senior U.S. and Philippine officials speak by phone, focusing on security in the South China Sea and cooperation on the Luzon Economic Corridor.
The Yangmingshan National Park Marathon returns after 16 years, with registration opening on 6/2.
The Yangmingshan National Park Marathon returns after 16 years and is set for Nov. 1. Organizers will strengthen environmentally friendly operations and regional cooperation.
Companies mentioned：Mizuno、Red Bull
Tainan delegation heads to Seoul Food to promote local agricultural products internationally.
The Tainan City Government led 8 businesses to Seoul Food to promote local agricultural products.
A stone fish trap that served as a dowry 150 years ago: restoration of the Niuxin Bay stone fish trap begins and will last 60 days.
Restoration work has begun on the historic Niuxin Bay stone fish trap in Xiyu Township, Penghu County.
China enters flood season; officials warn that the 2026 flood-control outlook is severe and complex.
China's Ministry of Water Resources declared the start of the flood season nationwide and urged vigilance against flood risks.
Nengli leads investment in an AI city brain; 鑫蘊林科 is featured on 輝達's GTC backdrop.
鑫蘊林科 received a lead investment from Nengli and appeared at 輝達 GTC, targeting the smart-city AI market.
Companies mentioned：能率集團、輝達、鑫蘊林科、佳能企業、禾蒼科技、AT&T、思科
0050's assets top 2 trillion yuan, setting a new milestone for Taiwan ETFs.
Yuanta Taiwan 50 (0050) surpassed 2 trillion yuan in assets, setting a record for Taiwan-listed ETFs.
Companies mentioned：元大投信
Temperatures will be above average for 3 days; rain is expected from the 5th through next week.
Rain is expected across Taiwan from the 5th through next week. No typhoon is expected to have an impact.
禾榮科 builds a new headquarters to expand its operations; WeiliDe integrates medical testing resources.
禾榮科 and WeiliDe Biomedical are each building or opening new headquarters to expand their medical technology and testing services.
Companies mentioned：禾榮科、漢民集團、威力德生醫
Man suspected of stealing cell tower cables arrested in Miaoli; police also uncover suspected drug-impaired driving.
A man suspected of stealing cell tower cables was arrested in Miaoli County, and he is also suspected of driving under the influence of drugs.
Singing became the starting point of Miao Keli's dream; music has strengthened the bond between father and daughter.
Actor Miao Keli spoke about family bonds through music and the origins of her career.
Scholar: AI is redistributing opportunities, and children in remote areas must not miss the train.
Calls are growing for equitable access to AI education and for AI to be introduced in remote-area schools.
Companies mentioned：東海大學、國立台北教育大學、台灣師範大學
Yang Shuang-tzu discusses Taiwan's diverse facets: “Taiwanese sensibility” is a gateway for Koreans.
Writer Yang Shuang-tzu held a literary exchange in Seoul on the theme of “Taiwanese sensibility.”
Companies mentioned：中央社
AIT Kaohsiung Branch Director Chang Tzu-lin bids farewell; Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-che says, “Tainan's soil sticks to you.”
The director of AIT's Kaohsiung Branch paid a farewell visit to the Tainan mayor, reaffirming their friendly relationship.
Companies mentioned：米国在台協会 (AIT)
Taiwan and Poland sign a cybersecurity cooperation memorandum to jointly counter threats from abroad.
Taiwan and Poland signed a cybersecurity cooperation memorandum, strengthening coordination on policy and technology.
The Ministry of Digital Affairs seeks to prevent drug-impaired driving, requiring e-commerce platforms to strengthen screening for prohibited goods and remove listings.
The Ministry of Digital Affairs is stepping up monitoring of illegal drug sales on e-commerce platforms.
After marrying Zhou Yumin and stepping back from show business, Yu Hongyuan returns to acting and calls herself a woman re-entering the workforce.
Actress Yu Hongyuan announced her return to show business.
Crowds at Japan's Mount Fuji are hard to control; ten thousand people still trespass on the trails during the closure.
Tens of thousands of people continue to trespass on Mount Fuji each year during the climbing-season closure, raising the risk of accidents.
Companies mentioned：Location AI
The United Nations will hold an emergency meeting to discuss Israel's latest offensive against Lebanon.
The U.N. Security Council called an emergency meeting in response to the expansion of Israel's offensive in Lebanon.
At a Seoul forum, Yang Shuang-tzu says the Sunflower Student Movement made her want to emphasize the differences between Taiwan and China.
Writer Yang Shuang-tzu spoke in Seoul about the impact of the Sunflower Student Movement and her future writing plans.
Philippine defense minister hopes to deepen exchanges with Taiwan; Taiwan’s Foreign Ministry: jointly promote democracy and peace in the Indo-Pacific.
Taiwan’s Foreign Ministry welcomes the Philippine defense minister’s remarks on strengthening ties with Taiwan and expresses its intention to deepen cooperation.
Jensen Huang announces the launch of a new era of AI agents at GTC and thanks Taiwan’s supply chain.
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang announces the AI Agent era and redefines NVIDIA as an infrastructure company at GTC Taipei.
Companies mentioned：NVIDIA、MediaTek、TSMC、Microsoft、Acer、ASUS、Gigabyte、MSI、Dell、HP、Lenovo
CPBL abolishes the “228 Foreign Player Clause” and sets 1/15 as the final date for negotiations with original teams.
CPBL abolishes the '228 Foreign Player Clause' and sets January 15 as the final negotiation deadline.
Companies mentioned：CPBL (中華職棒)、台鋼雄鷹、富邦悍將
00919 sets a record-high dividend of 1 yuan per unit; ex-dividend date is 6/16.
00919 ETF announces record-high dividend of NT$1 per unit, with an annualized yield of 13.3%.
Companies mentioned：Capital Investment Trust (群益投信)
NYT reporter based in China expelled; China claims “deceptive reporting” but offers no evidence.
China expels NYT reporter citing 'deceptive reporting' without evidence, amid escalating US-China media tensions.
Companies mentioned：New York Times、Xinhua News Agency
Ocean Affairs Council honors contributors to marine area management; Kuan Bi-ling urges local governments to contribute to joint efforts to protect the sea.
Ocean Affairs Council honors contributors to marine conservation on World Coral Day, while highlighting budget challenges.
Tensions in the South China Sea persist as the Philippines and Vietnam elevate their strategic partnership.
The Philippines and Vietnam strengthen their strategic partnership and promote stability and economic cooperation in the South China Sea.
Inviting Han Kuo-yu to visit Czechia, Vystrcil says there is absolutely no problem with visiting Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan president.
Czech Senate president visits Taiwan, strengthening parliamentary diplomacy while rejecting China’s criticism.
Qualcomm CEO Amon at COMPUTEX: Tokens are the new currency of AI, and demand will increase 40 times in 5 years.
Qualcomm CEO forecasts a surge in demand for tokens in the AI era and announces entry into the server market.
Companies mentioned：Qualcomm、TSMC
New senior driver’s license renewal system takes effect; Shen Wen-cheng happily receives his new license at the Taichung City Motor Vehicles Office.
The Ministry of Transportation implements a new driver’s license renewal system for people aged 70 and older, with Shen Wen-cheng trying out the process as an ambassador.
Reservoir levels in Tainan fall; water from Kaohsiung’s rivers supports regional allocation.
To address falling reservoir levels in Tainan, water sourced from Kaohsiung and conservation measures will maintain supply through the end of June.
Flood-prevention seminar held; Agency Against Corruption: helping agencies strengthen risk early-warning mechanisms.
The Agency Against Corruption holds a flood-prevention preparedness seminar, promoting stronger risk management and disaster preparedness by government ethics units.