金包里慈護宮 holds ridgepole-raising ceremony; Hou Yu-ih hopes historic temple's splendor will be restored
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
New Taipei Mayor Hou Yu-ih attended the ridgepole-raising ceremony at 金包里慈護宮 on the 4th. The temple is a city-designated historic building undergoing repairs due to termite damage. It raised NT$380 million, and completion is expected in August 2028.
Manufacturing or trafficking zombie vape cartridges could carry death penalty; possession of e-cigarettes punishable by NT$100,000 fine
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Executive Yuan approved 14 measures to combat drugs and drug-impaired driving, including reclassifying etomidate as a Schedule 1 narcotic, imposing the death penalty for manufacturing or trafficking, permanently revoking licenses for fatal drug-impaired driving, and fining people NT$100,000 for possessing e-cigarettes.
Man indicted for helping 28 households tamper with electric meters; Taipower seeks more than NT$15 million in unpaid bills
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A 57-year-old man surnamed Chou in Yunlin County allegedly returned to his old ways and helped 28 households modify electric meters. The Yunlin District Prosecutors Office indicted him, and Taipower is seeking more than NT$15.71 million in unpaid bills.
行政院 said salary increases for military personnel, civil servants and public school employees will be comprehensively assessed alongside fiscal indicators. The Directorate-General of Personnel Administration said professional allowances will be included in the overall assessment. KMT lawmakers called for current employees to be represented on the review committee.
Aviation City relocation incentive application deadline extended to end of October
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Civil Aeronautics Administration announced that the application deadline for Taoyuan Aviation City's relocation incentives has been extended to the end of October to encourage relocation and secure land for the third runway.
Japan and Philippines begin EEZ talks; Taiwan representative in Manila sends letter reaffirming Taiwan's sovereignty
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Japan and the Philippines have begun EEZ talks, prompting concern in Taiwan because the maritime areas overlap. Taiwan's representative in the Philippines, Chou Min-kan, sent a letter to the Philippine side reaffirming sovereignty. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the 2 countries should not harm Taiwan's interests. The Philippines responded that consultations have not yet begun.
Rain area expands; 11 counties and cities, including northern Taiwan and Taoyuan, warned of heavy rain
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
中央氣象署 updated its heavy rain alert on the afternoon of June 4, warning 11 counties and cities, including mountainous areas of northern Taiwan and Taoyuan, of heavy rain expected to continue into the evening.
Taiwan Railways cuts bamboo to prevent contact with overhead wires; service between Sijiaoting and Qidu returns to normal
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Bamboo on a slope encroached on overhead wires between Sijiaoting and Qidu, forcing Taiwan Railways to operate single-track service in both directions temporarily. After repairs, normal double-track service resumed at 12:38 p.m.
Heavyweight stocks fall; Taiwan stocks plunge 781 points to close at session low of 45677
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Rising Middle East tensions and a retreat in U.S. stocks sent heavyweight shares lower in Taiwan on the 4th. The market plunged 781.70 points to close at the session low of 45677.46.
National Development Council launches one-stop financial services for foreign nationals; 6 banks selected for pilot
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The National Development Council is launching a pilot program for one-stop financial services for foreign nationals, with 6 banks selected to provide more accessible services.
Sanae Takaichi plans July visit to India; QUAD leaders' summit expected to take place this year
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi plans to visit India in July and meet with Narendra Modi. Topics will include energy, mineral supply chains and the timing of the QUAD summit. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said a QUAD summit is expected to take place this year.
June electronic futures fall; financial futures rise.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taipei stocks fell 781.7 points on June 4 to close at 45677.46. June electronic futures fell 47.05 points to close at 3008.15, a positive spread of 45.58 points; June financial futures rose 23.4 points to close at 2933.4, a positive spread of 25.88 points.
Reports: Trump told aides he would not wage an all-out war against Iran unless U.S. troops were killed
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
U.S. President Donald Trump privately told aides that he would not restart a full-scale war unless Iran killed U.S. troops. Despite the fiercest clashes yet between the U.S. and Iran during the ceasefire, which left one person dead, Trump favors resolving the dispute through diplomacy and is in no rush to reach an agreement. He also urged the Israeli prime minister to call off military operations in Lebanon to preserve diplomatic progress.
Taipei councilor questions gaps in school-safety reports; Education Department to review early-warning system
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taipei City Councilor Chung Pei-chun exposed a gap in the school-safety reporting system: a sixth-grade elementary school student’s 10 incidents of disruptive behavior were not classified as part of the same case. The Education Department said it would review its early-warning system and strengthen interagency cooperation.
Executive Yuan: Continue talks with Japan and the Philippines; EEZ negotiations must not affect Taiwan’s interests
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Japan and the Philippines have launched EEZ negotiations. Taiwan’s Executive Yuan said the talks must not affect Taiwan’s interests and that it would continue communicating with both sides. It also criticized China, saying it should not use the talks as an opportunity to turn waters east of Taiwan into an inland sea.
Hon Hai announces strategic partnership with Intel to develop comprehensive AI solutions
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Hon Hai and Intel announced a strategic partnership, combining their strengths in chips, systems integration and global manufacturing to jointly develop comprehensive AI solutions spanning chips to applications, with a focus on AI racks, edge AI and physical AI.
Acting Attorney General Blanche sparks controversy; Trump plans to make appointment permanent
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
U.S. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has drawn controversy for advancing a $1.8 billion compensation fund proposal. Trump plans to formally nominate him as attorney general.
20 students from National Experimental High School at Central Taiwan Science Park traveled to Germany for an in-person exchange with a sister school, bringing calligraphy and bubble tea ingredients to showcase Taiwanese culture.
Kaohsiung City Government holds AI career camp to help young people explore future workplaces
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Kaohsiung’s Youth Bureau launched its first “AI Career Experience Camp” this year, combining the use of AI tools, résumé reviews and simulated situational interviews to help young people learn about future workplaces.
TSMC shareholders’ meeting boost fails to lift stocks; Taiwan market falls 781 points, closes at low
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
After setting records for 4 consecutive days as COMPUTEX drew to a close, Taiwan stocks plunged 781.70 points today (the 4th), closing at 45677.46. Good news from TSMC’s shareholders’ meeting failed to lift the stock, which fell NT$40. MediaTek, Delta Electronics, Hon Hai and other heavyweight stocks also fell.
Indigenous self-government law still not enacted; scholars urge formation of task force and pilot program
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
With legislation on the Indigenous Peoples Self-Government Act delayed, scholars and Rukai representatives at a Legislative Yuan public hearing proposed setting up a task force and piloting a tribal public juridical-person system with the Rukai people first. The Council of Indigenous Peoples said the pilot’s results would serve as a reference for legislation.
Chiu Bingkun visits International University Sports Federation for in-depth exchange and dialogue
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Newly appointed chair of the Chinese Taipei University Sports Federation Chiu Bingkun visited the headquarters of 國際大學運動總會(FISU) in Lausanne, Switzerland, on June 4, holding in-depth discussions with President Leonz Eder and Secretary General Matthias Remund.