Foreign affairs official: Fully monitoring Japan-Philippines EEZ talks; don't fall for China's divisive information warfare
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A Taiwanese foreign affairs official said the government is fully monitoring the progress of Japan-Philippines EEZ talks and confirmed that Taiwan's interests will not be affected. The official said the strategic context for the talks is China's military expansion, and warned that domestic criticism could fall into the framework of China's information warfare.
Apple's App Store ecosystem generated record value last year; AI features drive strong monetization
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Apple announced that the value generated by its App Store ecosystem reached a record $1.4 trillion in 2025, with AI features serving as a major growth driver.
Shanghai private firm 興鄴材料科技 developed an intelligent, foldable solar-tracking power generation system that boosts generation efficiency by more than 30%. The company plans to sell electricity and hopes to work with the Shanghai municipal government to fill the shortfall in green power.
TPBL's Tompkins scores 24 points as Dreamers beat Kings, setting up decisive Game 7 in title series
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
In Game 6 of the TPBL Finals, the Dreamers beat the Kings 91-88 to tie the series at 3-3. Tompkins scored 24 points and grabbed 12 rebounds. Game 7 will be held at the Dreamers' home court on June 6.
Taiwan Lottery 539, draw No. 115136: No first-prize winner
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Taiwan Lottery 539 draw No. 115136 was held, with no first-prize winner. There were 139 second-prize winning tickets, each worth 20,000 yuan. Numbers were also drawn for 3-Star and 4-Star.
Protesters continue to surround Seoul polling station; election worker's health worsens, taken to hospital
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
After South Korea's local elections, demonstrators surrounded Polling Station No. 2 in Jamsil 7-dong, Seoul, for more than 22 hours over a dispute about a shortage of ballots. An election worker was taken to hospital after their health deteriorated.
Highly intelligent black bear “opens locked window and escapes”; Fukushima residents on edge
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A black bear in Fukushima City, Japan, escaped by opening a locked window while authorities were preparing to capture it with a tranquilizer gun. The bear had attacked 4 people before becoming trapped. The incident prompted a factory to suspend operations and schools to close, unsettling residents. The mayor said the response procedures would be reviewed.
China's low-price competition hits chipmaker Onsemi, which will cut 300 jobs at Czech plant
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
U.S. chipmaker Onsemi will cut 200-300 jobs at its Czech plant due to low-price competition from China, mainly affecting its silicon carbide wafer division.
Another signal malfunction on Taichung MRT; train switches to manual operation, disrupting service for 42 minutes
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A signal malfunction occurred on the Taichung MRT Green Line at 6:44 p.m. on June 4, delaying service across the line for 42 minutes. A train stopped outside Wenxin Forest Park Station and switched to manual operation to enter the station. Taichung MRT apologized and offered refunds within 7 days. This was the system's 5th malfunction in nearly half a year.
Heavy rain causes flooding in several areas of New Taipei; disaster response center steps up to Level 3
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Heavy rain hit New Taipei City on the afternoon of the 4th, causing flooding in several areas of Banqiao, Xinzhuang, Sanchong and Luzhou. The disaster response center stepped up its operations to Level 3. The floodwaters receded after the rain eased.
37th anniversary of June Fourth: Taipei vigil mourns victims in the rain
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A memorial gathering marking the 37th anniversary of the June Fourth Incident was held in the rain at Taipei's Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall. Residents arranged lights spelling “8964,” laid flowers and observed 64 seconds of silence. Organizers and participants emphasized that holding a public memorial in Taiwan demonstrates the value of democracy.
Mafis juggles e-commerce business and acting, says she always makes time to act
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
E-commerce entrepreneur 瑪菲司, who also works as an actor, said in an interview on the 4th that she makes time to act even when work is busy. She also revealed that she worked with 卜學亮 on a drama featuring explicit scenes. She said she had been smeared during her business career but chose to let it go and move forward.
Chinese coast guard harasses Japanese fishing boat near Diaoyu Islands; expert says it aims to normalize sovereignty dispute
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A Chinese coast guard vessel approached a Japanese fishing boat near the Diaoyu Islands, prompting a Japanese patrol vessel to intervene. The two sides exchanged radio messages. An expert said China aims to normalize the sovereignty dispute.
Kaohsiung reports 1 imported dengue case; airport screening prevents risk to community
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Kaohsiung City reported 1 imported dengue case from Vietnam. The patient, a Vietnamese student, tested positive after being screened at the airport and did not enter the community.
Chiu Chien-fu plans to run for Changhua County magistrate, will submit party withdrawal application next week
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Former Changhua City Mayor Chiu Chien-fu announced he was leaving the Democratic Progressive Party to run for Changhua County magistrate after losing the party's primary.
Exploring AI applications: Cathay Financial Holdings unveils open-source small language model for identifying customer intent
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Cathay Financial Holdings presented a proof of concept that uses an open-source SLM to identify customer intent. The approach can simplify system architecture while delivering performance close to that of an LLM.
Heavy rain floods urban areas of Taoyuan; motorcycle carrying 2 people crashes, injuring riders
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Heavy rain hit Taoyuan City on the evening of the 4th, flooding areas of Guishan and Luzhu and causing the road surface to burst open. A 55-year-old woman carrying a passenger on her motorcycle crashed, suffering a left knee fracture and a laceration to her left calf. The 16-year-old passenger sustained abrasions. Both were taken to hospital with no life-threatening injuries.
FSC: Unauthorized offshore insurance policies carry 5 major risks
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Financial Supervisory Commission received 2 reports alleging that social media platforms were recommending offshore insurance policies from Hong Kong. The FSC warned that offshore policies that have not been approved carry 5 major risks and urged the public not to buy them.
Hong Kong residents in Taiwan hold June Fourth candlelight vigil; Xu Baidi: CCP's brutality is intolerable
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Hong Kong residents in Taiwan held a June Fourth candlelight vigil at Taipei 228 Peace Memorial Park. Former Hong Kong district councilor Xu Baidi delivered a speech harshly criticizing the CCP and calling for slogans including “Down with the CCP” and “Rehabilitate June Fourth.”
Hungary reports first case of African swine fever in domestic pigs; 3,000 pigs culled
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Hungary's National Food Chain Safety Office reported on the 4th that the country had recorded its first case of African swine fever in domestic pigs. It has ordered the culling of about 3,000 pigs at a farm in the east.
Lebanon: Israel-Lebanon ceasefire deal is last chance for a comprehensive truce
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Lebanese President Aoun said the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire deal is the last chance for a comprehensive truce. The deal was brokered by the United States, with Trump to serve as guarantor.
Luckey: Founded Anduril because of China's aggression; hopes Taiwan's technological edge will endure
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Anduril founder Palmer Luckey visited Taiwan and said one reason he founded the company was China's aggression. He added that Taiwan's technological edge should not disappear.
Heavy-rain warning for 5 counties and cities including New Taipei; heavy rain possible in Taipei and other areas
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Central Weather Administration issued a heavy-rain advisory, warning of heavy rain in 5 counties and cities including New Taipei, and urging caution over heavy rain in Taipei and other areas.
National Institutes of Applied Research and National Cheng Kung University launch AI platform to speed up fatty liver inflammation diagnosis and drug development
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The National Laboratory Animal Center and National Cheng Kung University unveiled an AI+MASH pathology quantification platform. Using AI to analyze mouse liver tissue samples, it cuts report production time from 2 months to 2 weeks, with an accuracy rate of 98%, accelerating MASH drug development.
Heavy rain in New Taipei; 2 men stranded on sandbar in Xindian River rescued unharmed
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Heavy rain hit New Taipei City on the evening of the 4th, leaving two men stranded while fishing on a sandbar beneath the Zhong'an Bridge over the Xindian River. Police and firefighters rescued them, and both were unharmed. Flooding was also reported in Banqiao and Sanchong districts.
Maritime and Port Bureau technician accused of selling boat licenses; prosecutors grant deferred prosecution to 50 buyers
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
In the case of Maritime and Port Bureau technician Song Liheng, who allegedly forged boat licenses, the Northern Taiwan District Prosecutors Office indicted 3 buyers on June 4, 115, and granted deferred prosecution to 50 people, each of whom must pay NT$100,000 to the national treasury.
Edinburgh representative Ding Zhihua wrote in Scotland's The National, calling for Taiwan and Scotland to build an economic and technological alliance based on democratic values.
ASEAN Finance / Delta Electronics buys machinery and equipment in Thailand for about US$32.8 million
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Delta Electronics' Thai subsidiary bought machinery and equipment from CHROMA ATE INC. for US$32.8 million. Delta Electronics also exhibited AI modular data centers at COMPUTEX.
1.31 million motorcyclists lack mandatory insurance; violations could bring 2 fines
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
金管會 announced that as of the end of 2025, about 1.31 million motorcycles lacked mandatory insurance, accounting for 9%. Uninsured drivers who commit violations could be fined both for the violation and for lacking insurance.
Jinming unveils flight-control remote at Japan Drone, targets drone control systems
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Jinming Industrial announced on June 4, 2026, that it will participate in Japan Drone 2026 and debut its independently developed flight-control remote.
After 6 years, 金管會 plans China financial inspection mission this year
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
金管會 is planning a financial inspection mission to China this year, after a 6-year hiatus. Once the budget is approved, it will notify 陸委會 and obtain China's consent.
Contract driver for Miaoli post office fatally attacked; 中華郵政 to assist with funeral arrangements
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A man surnamed Liu in Miaoli, upset by noise from the Zhunan Post Office, fatally attacked a contract driver surnamed Yang with a knife. 中華郵政 expressed condolences and is assisting the family. The union urged the distribution of personal protection equipment.
Public parking in Nangan's Jieshou Village may charge different rates by zone
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Lienchiang County government is considering charging different rates by zone for public parking in Nangan's Jieshou Village, encouraging use of a multilevel parking garage expected to be completed on September 26. The county council also raised concerns about illegally parked tour buses.
Takaichi urges swift passage of budget to address Middle East risks; Japan's House of Representatives approves it
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi urged the Diet to swiftly pass the fiscal year's supplementary budget to address the risk of a prolonged Middle East crisis. The House of Representatives approved it on the 4th. The package totals more than 3.1 trillion yen and includes energy subsidies and a newly established contingency fund for the Middle East situation.
TPBL Kings vie for title; league brings in 2 outside referees for Game 6
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
In Game 6 of the TPBL finals, 新北國王 are one win away from the title. The league has assigned 2 outside referees from the basketball association to officiate, drawing attention.
Hanamaru Chiba store strengthens support for removal of leftover items and collection of unwanted goods in Chiba Prefecture, addressing needs for home clear-outs at vacant houses, inherited properties and before real estate sales
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Hanamaru Chiba, an in-home purchasing service, has strengthened support for removing leftover items from and handling unwanted goods at real estate and inheritance-related properties in Chiba Prefecture. It is promoting cost-reduction measures through purchases.
To understand what only humans can do, first understand what AI can do — crack representative Jin Ohno speaks to the youth division of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Sanyo-Onoda, Yamaguchi Prefecture
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Jin Ohno, representative of crack Inc., a branding company that expresses businesses' unique identities and philosophies through art and music, spoke on May 19, 2026, at the youth division of the Onoda Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Sanyo-Onoda, Yamaguchi Prefecture. His talk was titled "Jobs AI Will Take and Work Only Humans Can Do: Business Examples." He also announced that the company is considering opening a satellite office in the city to help address challenges in the full-scale adoption of AI by regional businesses.
Why 450,000 views in 48 hours? Tiny motorcycle garage "Micro Garage" offers 6-wheel living for the price of 1 car, with a permanent display at Bikers Paradise Minami Hakone. Special price: ¥880,000 including tax; the remaining 2 units are available only while stocks last.
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Senda Giken LLC has begun permanently displaying its urban motorcycle garage, Micro Garage, at Bikers Paradise Minami Hakone. Just 2 units remain at the introductory special price of ¥880,000 including tax, and the garage has drawn attention with 450,000 views on social media in 48 hours.
New products featuring original illustrations from the Heaven Burns Red × Persona 5 The Royal collaboration go on sale at アニメイト on June 6! Some stores will also hold a special promotion!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
アニメイト will release new collaboration products for Heaven Burns Red and Persona 5 The Royal on June 6, 2026. The products feature original illustrations by Yugen, and a commemorative promotion will also be held.
Companies mentioned：アニメイト、ATLUS、SEGA、WFS Developed by WRIGHT FLYER STUDIOS、VISUAL ARTS/Key
Hanamaru Sendai store strengthens support for removal of leftover items and collection of unwanted goods in Miyagi Prefecture and Sendai, addressing home-clearance needs for vacant houses, inherited properties and before real estate sales
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Hanamaru Sendai, a general reuse business in Sendai, strengthened its support service for real estate businesses involving removal of leftover items and collection of unwanted goods starting in May 2026.
ジャガー・ルクルト announces new Friend of the House: JOSHUA
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
ジャガー・ルクルト has appointed SEVENTEEN's JOSHUA as a Friend of the House. The collaboration will highlight craftsmanship and expertise in both watchmaking and artistic work.
株式会社ギグビーイング will launch its “Half-Anniversary Campaign” on June 4, 2026, marking 6 months since the browser game 『エルダーサインAwakening』 began service. The campaign will run for 12 consecutive weeks and feature a new community function, the ranking event “First Beast King,” and the sale of special lucky bags.
『マネジメント術で読むプロ野球監督論』, now in its 4th printing, remains near the top of major bookstore rankings more than 2 months after publication, becoming a long-selling title.
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
A new book by baseball writer ゴジキ, 『マネジメント術で読むプロ野球監督論』 (光文社新書), remains near the top of major bookstore rankings more than 2 months after publication. Now in its 4th printing, it has surpassed 10,000 copies sold and become a long seller.
Get up to 100,000 yen worth of Amazon gift codes! Mirarita Inc. is holding an investment-based giveaway campaign for the “Fukuoka Prefecture, Nakama City, Iwase 3-chome Grid-Scale Battery Storage Facility Development and Sales Fund.”
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
ミラリタ株式会社 has launched a campaign offering Amazon gift codes worth up to 100,000 yen, depending on the amount invested in its grid-scale battery storage facility development and sales fund in Iwase 3-chome, Nakama City, Fukuoka Prefecture. The campaign is an incentive measure to attract investors.