AI News 180m Report

2026-06-02 15:00–18:00 JST

380 received, 380 listed, 2 sources ・ Page 4 of 4

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 285 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 95 items from 1 source.

One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

Taiwan | 中央社 CNA (continued)（95）

New Zealand passenger on hantavirus cruise ship has shown no symptoms for 38 days; Luo Yijun says passenger will be cleared to leave on 6/7

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Passengers on the hantavirus-infected cruise ship will complete their health monitoring in Taiwan and be cleared to leave on June 7.

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ASEAN business and finance: 智崴 signs contract with Vietnamese company for motion-simulator amusement equipment

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

智崴 signs a contract with a Vietnamese company to supply motion-simulator amusement equipment.

Companies mentioned：智崴

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Bear attacks spread further in Japan: 4 injured in Fukushima, 1 body found in Akita mountains

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Bear attacks in Fukushima and Akita, Japan, have caused casualties.

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Taiwan's first Hualuxe hotel set to open in Taipei at year-end

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

福容大飯店 partners with InterContinental Hotels Group to bring the Hualuxe brand to Taiwan.

Companies mentioned：IHG Hotels & Resorts、福容大飯店

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Chiayi City holds tourism promotion event in Busan; its “Wood City” charm and Chiayi-style sensibility draw attention

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Chiayi City promotes tourism in Busan, highlighting “Chiayi-style sensibility.”

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Registration for the subject-specific exam opens 6/3; group-registration candidates urged to verify their information

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Registration for the subject-specific exam opens 6/3; the College Entrance Examination Center reminds candidates to verify their information.

Companies mentioned：大學入學考試中心

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KBO All-Star voting kicks off; starting pitcher Wang Yen-cheng recommended by 韓華鷹

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

KBO All-Star voting kicks off; 韓華鷹 recommends Taiwanese pitcher Wang Yen-cheng.

Companies mentioned：韓華鷹、新韓銀行

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New drama brings a spirited group together; Chang Hsiao-chuan hits a low point as Yao Chun-yao and Huang Di-yang offer support

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Chang Hsiao-chuan, Yao Chun-yao and Huang Di-yang star in a new drama and develop a brotherly bond off screen.

Companies mentioned：公共電視、Netflix

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Environmental Protection Bureau carries out dredging and disinfection; Keelung Miaokou closes on 6/2

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The Keelung City Environmental Protection Bureau carries out dredging and disinfection in the Miaokou shopping district, with vendors closing for the day.

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New Taiwan dollar falls 6.6 fen to close at 31.445 per U.S. dollar

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

New Taiwan Dollar depreciates against the US Dollar.

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Original卓榮泰：研擬中小微新創轉型升級條例 9月送立院審議

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Premier Cho Jung-tai announces a new bill to support SME and startup transformation, to be submitted to the Legislative Yuan in September.

Companies mentioned：TSMC、MediaTek、Foxconn、ASUS、Acer、Micron、ASML

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ASEAN Finance / ASEAN Briefing for June 2, 2026

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary of economic and financial developments across ASEAN countries.

Companies mentioned：標準普爾全球、馬來亞銀行、珍寶集團、吳哥企業

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New Taipei military policeman leaves post without authorization to drink; found drunk and collapsed at camp entrance, receives deferred prosecution

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Prosecutors grant deferred prosecution in the case of a military police officer in New Taipei who left his post without authorization and drank while on duty, then collapsed drunk at the guard post.

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Chiu Chien-fu discusses attracting centrist voters, says he will announce bid for Changhua County magistrate before the end of June

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Former Changhua City Mayor Chiu Chien-fu, dissatisfied with the DPP's nomination, plans to announce his bid for Changhua County magistrate before the end of June.

Companies mentioned：民主進步黨

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Worker electrocuted while handling power lines and in critical condition; Taichung firefighters and hospital work seamlessly to save him

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

A worker in Taichung was critically injured by an electric shock but was successfully rescued through cooperation between firefighters and a hospital.

Companies mentioned：台中市立老人復健綜合醫院、中醫大市立醫院

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Rising percussion stars in “Beats Together”; Chu Ching-ching hopes to give young people a stage

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

5 rising artists from 2 groups of 朱宗慶打擊樂團 will hold a concert on June 12, showcasing the musical energy of a younger generation.

Companies mentioned：朱宗慶打擊樂團

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China's Foreign Ministry responds to Cheng Li-wun's U.S. visit by repeating its old line on the one-China principle

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

China's Foreign Ministry responds to Cheng Li-wun's U.S. visit, reiterating the one-China principle.

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T-34 trainer crashes, killing 2 pilots; Qiaojian prosecutors join forensic pathologists in examining the bodies

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

An air force T-34 trainer crashed, killing 2 pilots, and prosecutors have launched an investigation.

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Israeli parliament passes dissolution bill in first reading; election could be held early

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Israel's parliament passes a dissolution bill in the first reading; the election could be held early.

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Hong Kong and Kazakhstan plan to launch direct flights in the first quarter of 2027

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Hong Kong and Kazakhstan plan to launch direct flights in the first quarter of 2027 and sign several economic and trade cooperation agreements.

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Financial Times: U.S. considers adding nuclear weapons deployment sites to reassure European allies

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The United States is considering expanding its nuclear weapons deployment sites in Europe to reassure allies.

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China invests 460 billion yuan in child-rearing subsidies to boost birthrate

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

China's Ministry of Finance raises the 2026 childcare subsidy budget to 99.9 billion yuan, stepping up efforts to address the declining birthrate.

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Jensen Huang meets SK chairman Chey Tae-won in Taipei to discuss deeper cooperation on AI memory

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Jensen Huang meets SK集團 Chairman Chey Tae-won in Taipei to discuss AI cooperation.

Companies mentioned：輝達、SK海力士、SK集團、樂金集團、NAVER、現代汽車、NC Corp

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Alishan Forest Railway forms partnership with Switzerland's 雷蒂亞鐵路 to share brand marketing expertise

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Alishan Forest Railway and Switzerland's 雷蒂亞鐵路 become sister railways, deepening international cooperation.

Companies mentioned：阿里山林業鐵路、雷蒂亞鐵路

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HSBC: Taiwan exports could stay strong for 2 to 3 more years; U.S. dollar to remain strong in second half

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

HSBC forecasts strong Taiwanese exports, with the semiconductor industry supporting economic growth.

Companies mentioned：滙豐銀行、Alphabet、Amazon、Meta、Microsoft

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EXO fan-sign event in Kaohsiung suspected of being organized by Chinese entity; city government says no application received

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

EXO fan-sign event in Kaohsiung suspected of being organized by a Chinese entity; city government says it received no application.

Companies mentioned：LIVE NATION、小芒、FANME

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Wang Kuang-tzu files workplace bullying complaint; Taipei labor inspectors say 馬英九基金會 must investigate first

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Wang Kuang-tzu, a former 馬英九基金會 employee, files a workplace bullying complaint; Taipei's Department of Labor steps in to investigate.

Companies mentioned：馬英九基金會

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Provisional anti-dumping duties on Chinese and South Korean electrical steel to take effect 6/8, reaching as high as 49.84%

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The Ministry of Finance imposes provisional anti-dumping duties on electrical steel from China and South Korea.

Companies mentioned：浦項鋼鐵、POSCO International、Donghwa、Hyosung TNC、TOYOTA Tsusho Korea

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4 Taiwanese return from Ebola-affected areas; Lo Yi-chun says 1 has a fever and tested negative

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Taiwan's 疾管署 tightens entry restrictions for travelers from Congo and Uganda as part of Ebola prevention measures.

Companies mentioned：疾管署

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Original亞德客5月營收創同期新高 估第2季營益率續增

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Original亞德客-KY 5月營收創新高，看好第2季獲利表現。

Companies mentioned：亞德客-KY

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Intel's first Chinese-speaking, hard-drinking CEO, Lip-Bu Tan: Taiwan's PC ecosystem is crucial

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Intel CEO emphasizes the importance of Taiwan's PC ecosystem at COMPUTEX.

Companies mentioned：Intel、Apple、TSMC

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Peru presidential election heads to a runoff; Keiko Fujimori makes another push

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Peru holds a presidential runoff, with Keiko Fujimori facing Sánchez.

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Slow progress on wastewater systems in Lanyu and Green Island raises concern among councilors over damage to marine ecosystems

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Councilors call for improvements over delays in wastewater treatment infrastructure on outlying islands.

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Three major institutional investors sell a net NT$3.902 billion in Taiwan stocks

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Taiwan's stock market rose, but the three major institutional investors were net sellers overall.

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Peng Cheng-min takes over as team president; 中信兄弟 cites his expertise and influence as a role model

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

中信兄弟 and 中信特攻 carry out senior management reshuffles, with Peng Cheng-min promoted to team president and Liu Chih-wei becoming chief operating officer.

Companies mentioned：中信兄弟、中信特攻、中信育樂

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Hualien releases Li-shan bear cub into the wild; Indigenous community names it Ciang and hopes it grows up safely

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The Hualien branch of the Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency successfully releases a Taiwan black bear cub named “Ciang” into the wild.

Companies mentioned：林業及自然保育署花蓮分署

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Repair work on the Kao-tan drainage embankment in Renwu, Kaohsiung, expected to finish before mid-August and improve flood drainage

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Repairs to a drainage channel embankment are underway in Renwu District, Kaohsiung.

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Imported measles case infects 1 housemate; 491 people listed in outbreak investigation

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

A measles cluster has emerged in Taiwan, with 491 people under monitoring.

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Unclear prospects for Middle East peace weigh on Japanese shares, which close slightly lower

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Uncertainty over the Middle East situation sends Tokyo stocks slightly lower.

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E Ink showcases a color-changing BMW at COMPUTEX

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

元太科技 showcases a color-changing BMW at COMPUTEX, highlighting its expansion into the automotive market.

Companies mentioned：元太科技、BMW、法拉利、樂金、三星、台虹

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Vice president invites Wadephul for tea and gifts him a jersey, hoping to safeguard democracy and regional security

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim hosts the president of the Czech Senate and announces efforts to strengthen Taiwan-Czech relations.

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中信兄弟 personnel change: Peng Cheng-min appointed team president

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

中信兄弟 carries out a major personnel reshuffle, including a change in team president, following poor results.

Companies mentioned：中信兄弟、中信育樂

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Taiwanese mangoes, lychees and other fruits head to Europe for the first time; about 6 metric tons from Pingtung set sail in a sealed container

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

About 6 metric tons of Taiwanese fruit, including mangoes, lychees and dragon fruit, are exported to Europe for the first time.

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Graduation season arrives; Tainan promotes orchids and anthuriums to convey good wishes

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Tainan City promotes flamingo flowers and orchids as graduation-season gifts and advances flower education.

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Man involved in Vietnamese man's kidnapping and murder, with the body buried, sentenced to 7 years and 10 months; sentence is final.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The Supreme Court rejected the appeal by Hứa Tuyên Dũng, an accomplice in the kidnapping and murder of a Vietnamese man, making his 7-year, 10-month prison sentence final.

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High-temperature alerts issued for Greater Taipei and other areas; Tainan's Yujing reached 39.1 degrees in the afternoon.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Taiwan's Central Weather Administration updated high-temperature alerts across the island. Tainan's Yujing recorded 39.1 degrees, and heat advisories were issued in several counties and cities.

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Cash-strapped serviceman sells secrets to foreign forces; Taoyuan prosecutors indict him and seek a heavy sentence.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

An active-duty serviceman was indicted by the Taoyuan District Prosecutors Office for selling military secrets because he needed money.

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Drawing lessons from Taiwan's film education, Malaysian director uses the camera to tell local stories.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Malaysian director Bear drew on his education in Taiwan to make his first feature film in Malay.

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As satisfaction ratings fall, the DPP says Keelung Mayor Hsieh Kuo-liang lacks ability; city government says it respects the criticism and will improve.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The DPP criticized the decline in satisfaction with Keelung Mayor Hsieh Kuo-liang's administration. The city said it would make improvements.

Companies mentioned：遠見雜誌

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Taiwan stocks fluctuated and closed up 219 points, setting another record, led by 台積電 and memory stocks.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

TSMC and memory stocks led Taiwan shares to a record high.

Companies mentioned：台積電、鴻海、聯發科、台達電、南亞科、威剛、華邦電、晶豪科、十銓、旺宏、輝達、宏碁、華碩、仁寶、緯創、廣達、和碩、微星、華經、三商電、鴻名、驊宏資、訊達、精誠

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South Korea withdraws plan for men and women to share hospital rooms amid public backlash.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The South Korean government withdrew its plan for men and women to share hospital rooms following public opposition.

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Chung Shan Medical University and Compal develop smart medication-delivery robots to spare medical staff repeated trips.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Chung Shan Medical University and Compal partnered to develop smart medication-delivery robots, improving medical logistics.

Companies mentioned：中山醫學大學、仁寶電腦

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New Taipei to offer domestic tourism subsidies; check in at distinctive attractions to get a lodging discount of NT$1000.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

New Taipei City is offering domestic travel subsidies, with a NT$1000 lodging voucher available for checking in.

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所羅門 integrates NVIDIA architecture to advance autonomous humanoid robots for physical AI.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

所羅門 unveiled AI humanoid robots integrating NVIDIA technology at COMPUTEX 2026.

Companies mentioned：所羅門、NVIDIA

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Japan plans to revise land regulations but will put off restrictions on foreign purchases of luxury apartments.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The Japanese government is revising laws to tighten land controls but will defer restrictions on foreigners buying luxury apartments.

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The Knicks reach the NBA Finals for the first time in 27 years; the lowest home ticket price surges past 126,000.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Ticket prices hit record highs as the NBA's New York Knicks reach the Finals.

Companies mentioned：NBA、TicketData

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Bicycle safety education takes root, with the Ministry of Transportation subsidizing local efforts.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The Ministry of Transportation is promoting bicycle safety education for elementary school students, seeking to embed a safety culture through an MOU with Japan and subsidies.

Companies mentioned：自行車新文化基金會、日本自行車利用環境向上會議

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World Cup countdown: Mexican teachers' group storms fan zone to protest for higher wages.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Mexico, host of the 2026 World Cup, faces protests by teachers demanding higher wages and pension reform, leading to clashes with police in Mexico City.

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Chiayi Industrial High School and businesses turn waste materials into sustainable stationery, teaching students about resource recycling.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Chiayi Industrial High School and 和碩聯合科技 worked together to turn discarded wooden pallets into sustainable stationery, promoting industry-academia collaboration and ESG education.

Companies mentioned：和碩聯合科技

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鴻海's 亞灣超算 joins forces with NVIDIA to pursue agentic AI and advance Taiwan's AI infrastructure.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

鴻海's 亞灣超算 teamed up with NVIDIA, announcing at COMPUTEX 2026 plans to advance the AI Agent ecosystem and build a 100MW data center.

Companies mentioned：鴻海、亞灣超算、輝達 (NVIDIA)

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Hong Kong Exchanges expands into Central Asia, signing cooperation memorandum with Kazakhstan exchange.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The Hong Kong Stock Exchange signed cooperation memorandums with Kazakhstan's AIFC and AIX to strengthen ties in finance and capital markets.

Companies mentioned：香港交易所 (HKEX)、阿斯塔納國際金融中心 (AIFC)、阿斯塔納國際交易所 (AIX)、上海證券交易所

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長榮航空 receives top flight-safety rating, earning recognition for its safety management.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

長榮航空 received the highest rating, “7-Star PLUS,” from AirlineRatings.com and was named the world's 8th-safest airline.

Companies mentioned：長榮航空、AirlineRatings.com、SKYTRAX

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Original台中店回歸助攻 新光三越年中慶業績拚增4成

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

新光三越 set a target of a 40% year-on-year increase in mid-year sale revenue, banking on the reopening of its Taichung store, new-store effects and its loyalty-points strategy.

Companies mentioned：新光三越

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Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an meets with NVIDIA's technical team, again urging the central government to provide stable electricity.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Chiang Wan-an met with NVIDIA, promoted an AI city and called for stable energy supplies.

Companies mentioned：NVIDIA

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Original花蓮市機車撞上8旬老夫妻 1死1重傷

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

A motorcycle crashed into an elderly couple in Hualien, leaving 1 dead and 1 seriously injured.

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Russian strikes hit multiple locations in Ukraine, killing 10 and injuring hundreds; residents say the scene was like the end of the world.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Russian forces launched large-scale attacks across Ukraine, causing numerous casualties.

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Los Angeles County sheriff: No immigration enforcement operations expected during the World Cup.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The Los Angeles County sheriff said there would be no immigration enforcement during the World Cup.

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37th anniversary of June 4: 自由亞洲電台 says relatives barred from visiting cemeteries to pay respects.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

On the eve of the 37th anniversary of June 4, Tiananmen Mothers were barred from paying respects to their loved ones.

Companies mentioned：自由亞洲電台

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Taiwan and South Korea work together to export 200 metric tons of Taiwan's Irwin mangoes to South Korea.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

漢光農業生技公司 partnered with South Korea's CR商社 to export 200 metric tons of Irwin mangoes.

Companies mentioned：漢光農業生技公司、CR商社

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Kaohsiung teacher's fall: Counseling association urges people with insomnia or low moods to seek help.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The fall of a teacher in Kaohsiung has drawn attention, prompting a counseling association to call for improvements to mental-health support in schools.

Companies mentioned：諮商心理師公會全國聯合會

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中華郵政 launches another railway train stamp series, featuring 山嵐號 and 海風號.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

中華郵政 issued its 2nd series of railway train stamps, featuring 6 tourist trains.

Companies mentioned：中華郵政

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DPP's National Affairs Youth camp opens registration; Shen Boyang hopes more young people will take part.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

民進党 opened applications for its youth training program, the “National Affairs Youth Flagship Camp.”

Companies mentioned：民進党

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June electronic futures fall; financial futures rise.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Electronic futures fell, while financial futures rose.

Companies mentioned：台湾期貨交易所

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June Taiwan stock index futures rise 46 points.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Taiwan index futures held firm as the cash market rose.

Companies mentioned：台湾期貨交易所

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Rakuten Monkeys' “動紫趴”: Band 八三夭 to headline after the game on the 20th.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Original楽天モンキーズが音楽イベント「動紫趴」の出演者を発表。

Companies mentioned：楽天モンキーズ

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貿聯 is optimistic about a wave of AI platform upgrades in the second half and expects operations to grow quarter by quarter this year.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

貿聯-KY is confident of growth in the second half despite a temporary profit dip amid the shift to AI platforms.

Companies mentioned：貿聯-KY、NVIDIA、新富生

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Arriving in San Francisco, Cheng Li-wun says she will convey Taiwanese people's hopes for peace to the United States.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

KMT Chair Cheng Li-wun led a delegation to the United States, arriving first in San Francisco and emphasizing the importance of peace across the Taiwan Strait.

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Taiwan stocks rise 219.4 points.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Taiwan stocks closed up 219.4 points, with trading volume exceeding NT$1.6 trillion.

Companies mentioned：群創、友達、聯電、華經、鈞寶

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National Central University study of smart retail finds willingness to use it and a sense of security are key to success.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

A study finds that the success of smart retail depends on consumers' sense of security.

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Taiwan stocks swung by more than a thousand points before closing up 219; the index closed at 45557, setting another record.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Taiwan stocks closed at another record high, led by 台積電.

Companies mentioned：台積電、鴻海、聯發科、台達電

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