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One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 235 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 97 items from 1 source.
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The popular staged reading series “Takakazu Nagaho’s Extremely Scary Stories” marks its 5th anniversary in summer 2026, with a special performance at Asakusa Hana Theater. The cast and ticket information have been announced.
Companies mentioned：ライズコミュニケーション、エイジアプロモーション、オフィス・カルラ、GFA、ジャパンアクションエンタープライズ、声優事務所響、TRUSTAR、バッテリー、プロダクション尾木、吉本興業
株式会社阿智昼神観光局 in Achi Village, Nagano Prefecture, will hold “STARRY NIGHT FES 2026,” a stargazing event featuring music and performances, at the Fujimidai Kogen Ropeway Heavens Sonohara from August 1 to 9, 2026. This year’s event celebrates the 70th anniversary of Achi Village and the venue’s 30th anniversary.
Companies mentioned：株式会社阿智昼神観光局、ジェイ・マウンテンズ・セントラル㈱、スタービレッジ阿智誘客促進協議会
Four Seasons Hotel Osaka announces its 2026 summer gourmet collection. New sweets and a melon afternoon tea will be available.
Tokyo City Keiba (TCK) will hold the Tokyo Derby (JpnⅠ), the 2nd race in the 3-year-old dirt Triple Crown, at Oi Racecourse on June 10, 2026. Former professional wrestler Riki Choshu will attend as a special guest and take part in a talk show and the awards ceremony. On the same day, the reserved seats on the 3rd floor of the L-WING stand will reopen as “Wing Seats.”
KOSÉ Cosmeport carried out its 5th tree-planting activity on May 28, 2026, in Ashio Town, Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture, as part of the “BIOLISS PEACEFUL GREEN” project by its hair-care brand “BIOLISS,” planting 400 saplings.
Kagome earns CDP’s highest rating in its Supplier Engagement Assessment for the 3rd time. The company was recognized for engaging suppliers in climate change action.
Companies mentioned：CDP、SBTイニシアチブ
Original茨城ロボッツが渡邉飛勇選手と2年契約合意。2026-27シーズンから加入。
Companies mentioned：茨城ロボッツ、琉球ゴールデンキングス、信州ブレイブウォリアーズ
YSL BEAUTY will launch gift patches featuring heart motifs in 4 colors on June 3, 2026. They will be available at its Omotesando flagship boutique and official online store.
Mitsukuni Daisō, affiliated with Shochiku Geino, will hold the 2nd event in his 30th anniversary series at Shinsaibashi Kadoza. The strong live show will center on new material.
Companies mentioned：松竹芸能株式会社
The TKC National Association (with 11,600 members) has established a basic policy on the use of AI services for accounting firms, along with mandatory provisions for advisory contracts. It prioritizes compliance with the Tax Accountant Act and the Act on the Protection of Personal Information, and requires firms to obtain client consent and verify AI-generated results.
About 2.5万人 attended the fireworks event hosted by TryHard Japan. The event offered a new experience combining music and fireworks to mark the 900th anniversary of Chiba’s founding.
Companies mentioned：株式会社TryHard Japan、TryHard Holdings Limited、株式会社SBI MUSIC CIRCUS、株式会社グレートスカイアー、株式会社ワールドパーク、湘南美容クリニック
Prime 1 Studio began accepting preorders on June 3 for a 1/3-scale “Aloy Carja Shadow” statue from “Horizon Forbidden West.” It is priced at 545,490 yen (tax included) and is scheduled for release between October 2027 and January 2028.
Toshinobu Kubota will guest on a radio program produced by JFNC, where he and Eriko Kitagawa will discuss “Long Vacation” and the story behind the creation of its theme song.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ジャパンエフエムネットワーク
Nishitetsu Wellness will open its first Pilates studio, “SOELU Studio,” on the 1st floor of the Rairia Kasugabaru shopping complex in Kasuga, Fukuoka Prefecture, on June 11, 2026. Through an alliance with SOELU, it will offer video content and mugwort steam treatments.
Companies mentioned：SOELU株式会社
WILDSIDE YOHJI YAMAMOTO by 株式会社ヨウジヤマモト will release 3 new swing tops embroidered with anemones on June 6, 2026. A HARAJUKU-exclusive color will also be available.
Canon ITS Medical Co., Ltd. (Canon IM) will exhibit at the 30th Spring Academic Conference of 日本医療情報学会, held from June 11 to 13, 2026, and present medical digital transformation solutions including the “PrimeKarte” electronic medical record system, medical cloud services and the “AppCheck” anti-ransomware software.
Companies mentioned：キヤノンマーケティングジャパングループ、日本医療情報学会
JR East Smart Logistics announced that the number of its multifunctional lockers, “Multi-Ecube,” has surpassed 1,000. The service launched in October 2023, and the milestone was reached on May 28, 2026. The company aims to install 2,000 lockers by fiscal 2030.
Companies mentioned：株式会社JR東日本スマートロジスティクス、JR東日本グループ、佐川急便株式会社
Plenus will open a new-design “Hotto Motto Gotokuji Store” in Setagaya on June 3.
Companies mentioned：株式会社プレナス
On July 1, 2026, Z-kai will launch “Z-kai AI Speaking powered by LANGX®,” developed in partnership with Waseda University AI startup Ekumenopolis. The interactive English-learning service will be provided at no additional charge to its correspondence-course students.
Companies mentioned：株式会社エキュメノポリス、株式会社増進会ホールディングス
Original俳優・本木雅弘がJ-WAVE番組に4日連続出演。カンヌ映画祭、還暦記念フォトブック、主演映画『黒牢城』について語る。関連イベントも開催。
Companies mentioned：J-WAVE
Prime Video will stream an MLB news program and a Yoshinobu Yamamoto documentary starting June 5. In 2026, it will expand its MLB broadcasts to more than 350 games.
Companies mentioned：Prime Video、SPOTV
The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka, will offer the afternoon tea “Color Palette: Summer Picnic” from June 18, 2026, and the lunch buffet “Italian Seaside Picnic” from June 24. The summer-only menu, created by the French-born executive pastry chef, features colorful sweets and savory dishes themed around picnics.
A joint survey by ミクリード and 株式会社NEXER analyzed attitudes toward restaurant desserts and final dishes among people in their 30s and 40s. 36.0% of those in their 30s and 26.0% of those in their 40s said they had ordered them. About 77% appreciated “ways to make the meal enjoyable through to the end.”
Companies mentioned：株式会社NEXER、ミクリード
OriginalBSよしもとの旅番組にユージがゲスト出演。車愛溢れるトークや独自のキャリア戦略を披露する。
Companies mentioned：BSよしもと、トヨタモビリティ東京、ソニー損害保険
Panasonic’s subscription service “foodable” will hold a 5th-anniversary campaign from June 3 to July 27, 2026. New subscribers to eligible plans can get their first month for 980 yen.
Companies mentioned：パナソニック株式会社
Movic has announced new “Neon Collection” and “Glassy Collection” products from “Puella Magi Madoka Magica.” They are scheduled for release in mid-August 2026, and preorders are now open.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ムービック、アニメイト、ムービック通信販売
Muroran, Hokkaido, has begun offering meal vouchers with priority-purchase passes for the “Yakitori JAPAN Festival,” scheduled for August 2026, as hometown-tax donation gifts. The initiative aims to attract visitors to the event and boost local spending.
Companies mentioned：楽天、ふるさとチョイス、チケットぴあ、セブン-イレブン、ファミリーマート
PARCELLE JEWELRY’s Shinjuku store has announced its June events: an alexandrite semi-custom order event, TRUNK SHOW, CARAVAN and STONE marché.
Companies mentioned：株式会社PARCELLE、新宿髙島屋
株式会社Rainbow Circle has installed a full range of equipment from Polish luxury fitness brand “PENT.” at the luxury residence “イートンプレイス神園町,” next to Yoyogi Park in Tokyo. The initiative provides fitness gear that is also attractive as interior decor and aims to enhance well-being in luxury homes.
Companies mentioned：イートンプレイス神園町
Oisix Niigata has invited 3 NGT48 members as guests for the Yakult game on June 14. Events including a talk show and a raffle will be held.
Companies mentioned：東京ヤクルトスワローズ、オイシックス・ラ・大地 株式会社
Happo-en will hold a Tottori-Kumamoto fair at Kappo BUTAI, offering a limited-time set meal featuring wagyu beef and watermelon from both prefectures.
Companies mentioned：株式会社八芳園、千代むすび酒造、松本酒造場、大山ワイナリー、藤原みそこうじ店
Marcus Evans Events Japan Limited will hold the 18th “HR Japan Summit 2026,” a human resources event for executives, at Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo on July 7–8, 2026. Heads of human resources departments and solution providers will gather to discuss challenges and solutions.
Inuyado, operated by 株式会社ブッキングリゾート, has begun offering a summer-only special plan with up to 15% off at “Imitelis Biotop,” a villa in Chiba Prefecture with a private dog run and pool.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ブッキングリゾート
Ninevation株式会社’s hands-on accessory shop “Love Lab” welcomed more than 1,000 groups across 3 stores during Golden Week 2026. The company is planning a Kansai-area location and IP collaborations.
Companies mentioned：Ninevation株式会社
ル・クルーゼ ジャポン is holding a free gift-wrapping campaign. It runs from June 2 to 21, 2025.
Companies mentioned：ル・クルーゼ ジャポン
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Companies mentioned：環電股份有限公司
Hsinchu City Councilor Cheng Mei-chuan questioned the city government, calling for a science-based system to monitor rodent infestations. The Environmental Protection Bureau said it has established a cloud-based reporting system.
A 71-year-old man surnamed Chen in Taichung was scammed while buying waxberries online. The seller asked him to use an ATM under the pretext of real-name verification, but an alert supermarket clerk called police, who arrived and successfully stopped the scam.
Companies mentioned：台中市警察局第三分局、勤工派出所
Ko Chih-en, the KMT’s candidate for Kaohsiung mayor, proposed 5 “雄好騎” policies, including YouBike discounts, services friendly to older people, upgraded routes, AI dispatching and light rail integration, with the goal of building a healthy, low-carbon green transport city.
Applications for the 26th Public Construction Golden Quality Award will be accepted from July 1 to 31. This year, the award will strengthen its recommendation and inspection processes and raise the scoring criteria for energy conservation and carbon reduction.
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Companies mentioned：YOYO家族
The National Immigration Agency reminded the public not to bring pork products from African swine fever zones into Taiwan during the Dragon Boat Festival, warning that fines can reach NT$1 million. Last year, 542 people were fined, and 144 foreign travelers were denied entry.
Companies mentioned：內政部移民署、世界動物衛生組織（WOAH）
Original經濟部水利署表示南部供水至6月底無虞，儘管降雨量不足歷史同期5成。
Companies mentioned：經濟部水利署、中央氣象署
The Legislative Yuan's Hou Sheng Association and experts urged the government to establish a national-level kidney disease office and make reducing the number of new dialysis patients a core KPI.
Companies mentioned：彰濱秀傳紀念醫院、財團法人厚生基金會、中華民國醫師公會全國聯合會
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an and Czech Senate President Miloš Vystrčil and others unveiled Taiwan's first "Havel's Bench" on June 3. The bench symbolizes democratic dialogue and inclusion. Chiang used the occasion to call for dialogue and cooperation among different political parties in Taiwan.
Companies mentioned：台北市政府、捷克經濟文化辦事處、捷克中心台北、外交部
Wang Jingqi, financier of the alleged fake withdrawal scheme group "美樂公司," was indicted, and the Taipei District Court set bail at NT$16 million.
Companies mentioned：美樂公司
Former Democratic Progressive Party secretary-general Wu Nai-ren was subject to enforcement proceedings over NT$170 million in civil damages in the 台糖 land case. The Taichung District Court asked the Taipei District Court to apprehend him, but he has not yet been taken into custody.
Companies mentioned：台糖、春龍公司
Pingtung County and Broward County, Florida, signed a sister-county agreement and an MOU on June 3. The two sides will deepen exchanges in trade, education, environmental sustainability and other areas.
A builder surnamed Chiu in Hsinchu was scammed in a fake investment scheme, losing more than NT$65 million, including a large quantity of UBS gold bars. The goldsmith association published the bars' serial numbers, urging businesses to halt transactions and notify police.
Companies mentioned：全國銀樓同業公會、瑞士銀行（UBS）、新竹縣政府警察局新埔分局、台灣新竹地方檢察署
Taiwanese cartoonist Chang Sheng was nominated for 2 major Eisner Awards in the United States, while three Taiwanese cartoonists won awards at Japan's Kadokawa World Manga Competition. Culture Minister Li Yuan praised the achievements of Taiwanese comics and announced that Taiwan will hold its first international comics festival in 2027.
Companies mentioned：KADOKAWA（角川）
The Central News Agency held the Kaohsiung session of its AI Meets ESG forum. President Hu Wan-ling said she hoped to establish a platform for dialogue among industry, government and academia.
Companies mentioned：中央通訊社、台糖公司、安能聚綠能股份有限公司、隆興冷凍廠股份有限公司、麗文文化事業
The Yunlin-Chiayi-Tainan Regional Branch of the Workforce Development Agency, Ministry of Labor, launched net-zero carbon courses to help employed workers earn the iPAS Net Zero Carbon Planning and Management certificate. Student Wang Xiangming shared his experience, and branch director Liu Bang-dong explained the subsidy program.
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Companies mentioned：美國貿易代表署(USTR)、美國商務部
Typhoon Goni made landfall in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan, bringing torrential rain to the Tokyo metropolitan area and causing major transport disruptions. Authorities issued multiple alerts.
Companies mentioned：日本航空、全日空、日本鐵路公司（JR）
At the invitation of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Myanmar Foreign Minister Tin Maung Swe will visit China from June 4 to 6. It will be his first visit to China in his current role, with the aim of deepening the China-Myanmar community of shared future.
Original南電5月營收44.4億元創同期次高，精測5月營收5.42億元創單月新高，兩者均受AI需求帶動。
Narasimhan, marketing director for NVIDIA's AI and data center GPU products, said at GTC Taipei on June 3 that global demand for AI computing capacity far exceeds supply. The next-generation Vera Rubin architecture is already in full-scale production, and Taiwan's ecosystem is needed to help expand capacity.
Companies mentioned：輝達（NVIDIA）
On World Bicycle Day, June 3, the Kaohsiung City Transportation Bureau and the Industrial Development Administration of the Ministry of Economic Affairs joined companies in the Nanzih Technology Industrial Park, including 日月光半導體, to donate YouBike stations and bicycles to promote green commuting. They also introduced the "YouBike Carbon Reduction Passbook" app, aiming to build Taiwan's first net-zero industrial park through public-private cooperation.
Companies mentioned：日月光半導體、微笑單車
Lai Ching-te announced at the Central Standing Committee meeting that the 行政院 had sent draft amendments to the Gender Equality in Employment Act and Employment Insurance Act to the 立法院. The proposals include extending maternity leave, paternity leave and the age limit for parental leave, and he urged that the amendments be passed as soon as possible.
Companies mentioned：行政院、立法院、勞動部
The Taiwan dollar rose 0.5 fen against the US dollar at the June 3 close, ending at NT$31.44. Trading totaled US$1.749 billion.
New Taipei City Mayor Hou You-yi commended officers from the Zhonghe Precinct for successfully reviving an OHCA patient with CPR and an AED.
Companies mentioned：衛生福利部雙和醫院
The OECD warned that the war in the Middle East is dealing a major blow to the global economy and cut its 2026 growth forecast.
Companies mentioned：經濟合作暨發展組織（OECD）
Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung said Taiwan will strengthen the competitiveness of Czech industries and build a democratic supply chain together. He hosted a luncheon on the 2nd for Czech Senate President Miloš Vystrčil, with both sides emphasizing the potential for cooperation in fields including semiconductors.
The Ministry of Environment announced that the first carbon fee totaled NT$4.97 billion. Environmental groups urged the government to announce the next rate by year-end to strengthen incentives to cut emissions. They also made recommendations on carbon fee subsidies, saying polluters should not be subsidized and that the experiences of Japan and California should be considered.
Original民眾黨選決會決議2026年彰化縣長選舉不提名。蔡壁如尊重但遺憾，認為基層期待藍白合作。
Companies mentioned：台灣民眾黨
In Canada, public acknowledgments of the land are common, recognizing that the location is on unceded Indigenous territory. The practice originated in a 2015 report by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and aims to reflect on historical persecution. Opinions vary: some see it as a formality, while others view it as an opportunity for cultural understanding and reconciliation.
Weiwuying held a theater education showcase, where students from 8 schools used staged readings to respond to issues of the day.
財金公司 announced that ATM interbank services will be suspended for 15-30 minutes at 4 a.m. on June 6 and 13 for system maintenance.
Companies mentioned：財金公司
After the Trump-Xi meeting, China and the United States have expelled each other's journalists. The United States revoked the visa of a 新華社 employee over China's expulsion of a 紐約時報 reporter. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning responded by urging the United States to protect the lawful rights and interests of Chinese journalists in the country, and said the United States was responsible for starting the media dispute.
Companies mentioned：紐約時報、新華社、美國之音、澎湃新聞
The Criminal Investigation Bureau's 9th Investigation Corps raided a drug-laced zombie vape packaging site in Guishan District, Taoyuan City, on May 9 this year, arresting the ringleader, a man surnamed Lin, who was wanted for drug trafficking, and 2 accomplices. Officers seized a large quantity of etomidate ingredients and mixed vape oil (market value about NT$2.5 million), melon-flavored tablets (market value about NT$550,000), and packaging equipment.
Companies mentioned：警政署刑事局、桃園地檢署、士林地院
China had 12.9 million applicants for its 2025 national college entrance exam, down 450,000 from the previous year and marking a decline for 2 consecutive years.
Companies mentioned：中國教育部、財新
The Ministry of Economic Affairs' Department of Industrial Technology approved 3 A+ projects, providing NT$280 million in subsidies to China Motor Corporation, Win Semiconductors and LILIN.
Companies mentioned：勤崴國際科技、菱光科技、船舶暨海洋產業研發中心
Chiayi County police on June 2 caught 2 men suspected of driving under the influence of drugs, and prosecutors sought their detention. The court released Zhang without bail for lack of evidence, but ordered Chen detained over the risk he would reoffend.
Companies mentioned：嘉義縣警察局中埔分局、嘉義縣警察局水上分局、嘉義地檢署、嘉義地方法院
A fault in the signal system’s SMIO board caused a power outage on the Taichung Metro Green Line on the morning of June 3, delaying service across the line by 21 minutes. The DPP caucus criticized the system for malfunctioning 4 times in half a year and called for a full investigation.
Companies mentioned：台中捷運公司
Thailand’s former prime minister Thaksin received a royal pardon, clearing the remainder of his sentence and removing his electronic ankle monitor, restoring his freedom. His daughter Pintongta spoke on behalf of the family, expressing their gratitude and delight.
Companies mentioned：為泰黨 (Pheu Thai)
Original台灣房屋引用內政部數據指出，2025年第4季全台住宅買賣平均屋齡達31.7年，創歷史新高。台北市平均購屋屋齡37年為六都最老，桃園市27.4年最年輕。主因是房價高漲與都更危老重建熱絡。
Companies mentioned：台灣房屋、內政部
UBS expects the US Federal Reserve may signal rate cuts before the end of this year, mainly because inflation expectations are falling and the labor market is weak. It also forecasts that the dollar could depreciate by 3% by then.
Companies mentioned：瑞銀（UBS）、美國聯準會（Fed）
Original民進黨主席賴清德對空軍T-34C教練機墜毀事故中殉職的兩名飛官表達哀悼，要求查明原因。
Companies mentioned：空軍、國防部、民進黨
Taiwan Chemicals is partnering with Japan’s JPP to develop ultra-clean metallocene PP materials for the semiconductor supply chain, with mass production expected to begin by year-end.
Companies mentioned：日本聚丙烯公司（JPP）
Taoyuan Mayor Chang San-cheng attended Wu Ling Senior High School’s graduation ceremony, where students called him the “Xindian mayor,” prompting city councilor Zhan Jiangcun to criticize them. The school issued a statement condemning online bullying, and students signed a petition demanding an apology. Zhan refused.
A fire broke out at a construction site in Luzhou, New Taipei. 5 workers were trapped but rescued, and the fire is now under control.
Dogs were abandoned in Tainan’s Longqi District from another county, and the city government confirmed that the vehicle and dogs came from Kaohsiung.
Companies mentioned：高雄市政府動保處、高雄市政府農業局、台南市政府農業局
Far EasTone Telecommunications shares topped NT$100 for the first time, setting a record high. The stock has risen more than those of the other major telecom companies this year, reflecting the benefits of its merger with 亞太電信 and its AI transformation.
Companies mentioned：亞太電信
Original日本政府通過3兆1135億日圓追加預算因應中東局勢，財源全額舉債。
Companies mentioned：日本放送協會（NHK）、朝日新聞、讀賣新聞、路透社
DPP Hsinchu City Councilor Liu Kang-yen questioned officials on June 3, proposing that the maternity transport subsidy be increased from 6,000 yuan to 12,000 yuan, that the period of use be extended to 1 year after childbirth, and that eligible destinations include parent-child centers, among other changes. He also proposed allowing shared caregivers to use the service. Hsinchu City’s Social Affairs Department said it would consider the proposals.
Companies mentioned：新竹市政府社會處
The Legislative Yuan’s Economics Committee gave initial approval to a draft amendment to the Soil and Water Conservation and Aggregate Extraction Act that would sharply increase penalties.
A new license renewal system for drivers aged 70 and older has taken effect in Penghu County. The Kaohsiung Motor Vehicles Office of the Directorate General of Highways is providing one-stop service, with the first session held at the Guangrong Community in Magong.
Companies mentioned：交通部公路局高雄監理所、澎湖監理站
Digital Affairs Minister Lin Yi-jing told the Legislative Yuan that the government would draw on its anti-fraud experience to establish an online drug reporting mechanism. Recent drug-impaired driving incidents have drawn attention. The ministry has used AI monitoring and interagency cooperation to block illegal web domains, and worked with TWNIC to take down illegal websites within 2 hours.
Companies mentioned：台灣網路資訊中心（TWNIC）
The Ministry of Justice has launched amendments to prevent drug-impaired driving. Lu Shiow-yen called for tougher penalties to be implemented decisively and voiced concern over higher summer electricity rates.
Entertainer Xiao Zhen and fortune-teller Jian Shaonian attended a food delivery platform event on the 3rd. Xiao Zhen said she is in a stable relationship with her boyfriend, who is 7 years younger, and will let marriage take its natural course. Jian said relationships between older women and younger men are a trend. Xiao Zhen also clarified that her daughter Emma has not had plastic surgery.
Foxconn Industrial Internet Chairman Zheng Hong-meng said products based on Nvidia’s Vera Rubin architecture are already in mass production and can be delivered gradually, with strong market response. He is cautiously optimistic about prospects for 2027.
Companies mentioned：鴻海、輝達（NVIDIA）
Original台電雲林麥寮風場17號機組5月31日中午起火，經濟部要求全面清查老舊風機。台電將在1個月內查檢全台75部同型Vestas機組，並成立專家小組調查起火原因。
Companies mentioned：經濟部、能源署
歐洲復興開發銀行（EBRD） cut its economic growth forecast, citing the impact of energy prices from the Middle East war. Natural gas prices in Europe are 5 times those in the United States, and the gap is widening.
Companies mentioned：歐洲復興開發銀行（EBRD）
El Niño is approaching, and drought has put the Indigenous village of Cunén in Guatemala at risk of famine, affecting about 2.5 million people.
Original台股3日大漲901.85點，收46459.16點，成交值1兆4508.77億元。三大法人同步買超515.65億元。
Switzerland will hold a referendum on a population cap of 10 million on June 14. The latest poll shows 52% oppose the proposal and 45% support it.
Companies mentioned：GFS Bern、瑞士廣播公司（SRG）、瑞士人民黨（SVP）
微軟 unveiled the Majorana 2 quantum chip at the Microsoft Build 2026 conference, saying its reliability has improved a thousandfold. The goal is to achieve a commercial quantum computer by the end of 2029.
Companies mentioned：微軟
A female member of a fraud ring, identified by her surname Liao, swindled more than NT$170 million from 3 American victims through romance scams. She was arrested after returning to Taiwan and sentenced to 12 years and 6 months in the first-instance ruling.
UserJoy Technology Chairman Liu Hsin announced that the company will release 4 new games in the second half. Along with an update to FFXIV, he expects revenue to grow quarter by quarter. The company will strengthen its IP, expand overseas and adopt AI.
Japanese stocks rose on gains in AI and semiconductor shares. The Nikkei closed up more than 2%, while the TOPIX hit a record high.