Anritsu launches evaluation solution compatible with next-generation high-speed interconnect standard CXL® 2.0/3.x
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Anritsu has enhanced the functionality of its Signal Quality Analyzer-R MP1900A and begun sales of an evaluation solution compatible with the next-generation high-speed interconnect standard CXL 2.0/3.x. The solution allows users to build test sequences through a GUI, covering not only normal operation but also abnormal conditions and stress tests, helping streamline high-speed CXL transmission evaluation and design.
“Naniwa Honzome (Chusen) Exhibition” to be held—showcasing the appeal of Sakai’s traditional Chusen dyeing industry
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Sakai City Hall and the cooperative association Orisen will hold the “Naniwa Honzome (Chusen) Exhibition” to showcase the appeal of the traditional industry. The event will feature displays and sales of Chusen-dyed hand towels and yukata, as well as demonstrations by artisans.
In the age of AI adoption, higher search rankings alone will not make a brand the choice. An explanation of brand design that wins “top of mind” before people even search
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社EXIDEA will speak at a marketing seminar explaining how to design a “top-of-mind” brand in the era of AI search.
[Debut event] Industry-first “Comprehensive Construction Technology Expo” bridging the divide between civil engineering and architecture finally unveiled
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
BizcrewEXPO実行委員会 will hold the inaugural “Comprehensive Construction Technology Expo (CONTEX),” focused on addressing challenges in the construction industry. It will bring together a wide range of construction-related technologies, including AI, remote technologies and workforce solutions.
Tainan International Dragon Boat Race opens 6/17; Huang Wei-che performs eye-dotting ceremony for dragon boats
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 2026 Tainan International Dragon Boat Championships will be held on the Tainan Canal for 5 days starting June 17. On the 5th, Mayor Huang Wei-che performed the eye-dotting ceremony for the dragon boats. This year, 163 teams and 4057 people are competing, including teams from Mexico and Ukraine. The opening ceremony will feature a fire dance performance.
Sun Lifang: Main construction of Military Museum enters final phase; push to complete on schedule
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Lieutenant General Sun Lifang, director of 國防部政務辦公室, chaired an expanded seminar on the new Military Museum project, saying main construction was 90% complete and had entered its final critical phase. He called for the work to be completed on schedule and to a high standard, and for disaster preparedness measures to be in place.
Details emerge of US cuts to 北約 forces; naval and air assets, drones all scaled back
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The US plans major cuts to naval and air forces allocated to 北約, including fighter jets, refueling aircraft, warships and drones, and is considering canceling the deployment of Tomahawk missiles in Germany. The move has raised concerns among European allies.
Singapore: No evidence of forced labor in response to Section 301 tariffs; talks to continue
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Singapore's Ministry of Trade and Industry said there was no evidence of forced labor in response to US plans to impose Section 301 tariffs on the country, and that talks would continue. Analysts said the direct impact was manageable but would heighten trade uncertainty.
US senator invites Jensen Huang to testify on Nvidia's China business and chip exports
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
US Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren invited Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to attend a hearing on June 11 on the company's China business and chip export controls.
Middle East war, day 97》Trump says any attack on US troops would end ceasefire; latest developments
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Day 97 of the US-Iran war: Trump hinted that an attack on US troops would end the ceasefire; Rubio condemned Iran's attack on Kuwait's airport; Israel criticized the Lebanon ceasefire agreement; Iran's supreme leader called for unity; oil prices fell after the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
Trump plans another major building project: 'Trump Trail' to be laid behind Lincoln Memorial
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
US President Donald Trump plans to lay the 'Trump Trail' behind the Lincoln Memorial and display a chart comparing the Reflecting Pool with skyscrapers.
Heavy rain in Taoyuan: Fengshu Elementary School wall in Guishan collapses, damaging home
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A wall at Fengshu Elementary School in Taoyuan's Guishan District collapsed due to heavy rain, damaging a home. No one was injured. The construction contract had been awarded, but work had not begun.
Berkeley commencement speech moves audience; Deng Lijie discusses her extraordinary journey in interview
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwanese student Deng Lijie went viral after speaking at the doctoral commencement ceremony of Berkeley's College of Engineering. Her story about her 96-year-old grandmother moved the audience, and in an interview she discussed the strengths of Taiwan's cultural heritage in the AI era.
Trump's anti-weaponization fund sparks party rift; ICE funding bill advances to Senate
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The US Senate voted on an $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund proposed by the Trump administration and a bill funding ICE. Democratic leader Chuck Schumer sought to permanently block the fund, but the Senate rejected his motion 50-49, exposing divisions within the Republican Party.
Low-pressure system and front bring 110 millimeters of rain to Tainan's Annan District
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A tropical depression and a weather front brought continued rain to Tainan, with accumulated rainfall reaching 110 millimeters in Annan District. The Water Resources Bureau activated 18 pumping stations, with a total capacity of about 370,000 metric tons, and pre-positioned 493 pumps and extensive flood-control supplies. No major damage has been reported.
China company executive apologizes after training students for civil service exams while calling civil servants freeloaders
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Zhang Xiaolong, CEO of Chinese civil service exam prep company Fenbi Technology, lost his temper and berated students during a speech at Renmin University, saying people who take civil service exams are 'living off the state until they die.' He later apologized, and the company's shares fell by 一成.
Wei Zhejia says it will take a long time to meet customer demand; shares of TSMC construction partners rise
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
TSMC Chairman C.C. Wei said it would take a long time to meet customer demand and that the company would continue to expand production, lifting shares of partners including 漢唐.
Chang Kang-wei accused of loan fraud exceeding NT$3 billion; Taipei prosecutors indict him under Banking Act
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Taipei District Prosecutors Office found that Chang Kang-wei, former chairman of 遠東航空, allegedly defrauded lenders of more than NT$3 billion in 2013 and indicted him on the 5th for violating the Banking Act.
712 students nationwide earn 5A and a Level 6 writing score in junior high school exam
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Junior high school exam results were mailed out, with 712 students earning 5A and a Level 6 writing score, accounting for 0.4%. A total of 16,293 students met the 5A threshold.
Trump confirms plans for major rally; Independence Day 250th anniversary concert canceled
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
US President Donald Trump announced plans to hold a major rally in Washington on June 24 to celebrate the country's 250th anniversary. The concert was canceled after performers withdrew.
Building fire in Taipei alley; 2 women taken to hospital as precaution, both conscious
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A fire broke out on the 6th floor of a building near Section 3, Bade Road, Taipei. Two women were taken to the hospital as a precaution; both were conscious. The fire covered 20 square meters.
Iran's nuclear facilities buried deep underground; Trump says only US and China can retrieve enriched uranium
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
US President Donald Trump said only the United States and China had the capability to retrieve enriched uranium from Iran's nuclear facilities buried deep underground. He said airstrikes had severely damaged the facilities and cited the IAEA in support of his claim.
Taitung's first 'most beautiful starry sky' concert of the season set for 6/6; 洪佩瑜 to perform at Jinzun Beach
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The first concert in the '2026 Taitung's Most Beautiful Starry Sky' series, organized by the Taitung County Government, will take place on the evening of June 6 at Jinzun Beach in Donghe Township, featuring 洪佩瑜.
23 Chinese military aircraft and vessels operate around Taiwan Strait; military monitoring closely
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Ministry of National Defense detected 23 Chinese military aircraft and vessels operating around the Taiwan Strait. The military is monitoring them closely.
Anthropic urges global pause in advanced AI development to prevent rising risk of loss of control
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Anthropic called for a global pause in advanced AI development, citing signs that models were becoming uncontrollable. The call drew pushback from the industry and the White House, and comes amid US-China tech competition.
South Korean police break through protesters' blockade, remove ballot boxes after 35 hours
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
South Korean police broke through a protesters' blockade on the morning of the 5th and removed 2 ballot boxes from the No. 2 polling station in Jamsil 7-dong, Seoul, where they had been held up for 35 hours.
Gubao Home Economics and Commercial High School plans transition from academic year 116; baseball team's future in focus
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
New Taipei's Gubao Home Economics and Commercial High School plans to transition starting in academic year 116 because of declining birth rates. The baseball team will not be disbanded, but its future remains undecided.
Taiwan stocks fell nearly a thousand points early on the 5th, dropping below 45,000, mainly due to declines in US chip stocks. 台積電 rose against the trend, but most heavyweight stocks fell. Analysts warned of short-term volatility risks.
Indigenous seasonal rituals to begin; 台鐵 opens bookings for return-home trains
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
台鐵 opened bookings on June 5 for Indigenous return-home trains running from July to August. The policy was promoted by legislator Chen Ying and is entering its 10th year.
China's state-directed iron ore purchasing and price negotiations draw plea for help from Australian miners
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
China uses CMRG to centrally purchase 70% of iron ore and control price negotiations. Australian miners are urging the government to loosen competition laws so the industry can coordinate production and pricing.
Taichung elderly man hospitalized with urinary tract infection, diagnosed with cancers in 4 areas
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A 70-year-old man was hospitalized with a urinary tract infection and unexpectedly found to have cancer in his right ureter, left ureter, bladder and skin.
SpaceX keeps IPO price at $135 per share; strong investor interest
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
SpaceX told its underwriting banks it would keep its IPO price at $135 per share and has begun its roadshow. Market demand is strong, and the company is expected to list on June 12.
Liu Meixian's father: US cannot be safe before China democratizes
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
At a U.S. congressional hearing, Liu Jun detailed Chinese spies’ surveillance and tracking of him and his daughter, Liu Meixian, stressing that the United States would not be safe until democracy was achieved in China.
Junior High School Education Examination results released; testing center to announce statistics this morning
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Results of the 115 Junior High School Education Examination will be announced on June 5. National Taiwan Normal University’s Center for Educational Testing and Research released statistics, affecting the further education plans of 182,000 test takers.
Waiver of sanctions on Russian oil: U.S. Treasury secretary says approval may shift to specific countries
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The U.S. waiver of sanctions on Russian oil expires on June 17. Treasury Secretary Bessent proposed switching to issuing waivers for specific countries.
U.S. chip stocks fall as TSMC ADRs surge; market analysts see Taiwan stocks fluctuating at high levels
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Dow Jones hit a record high, but the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index fell 2.15%. TSMC ADRs rose 1.88% against the trend. Market analysts expect Taiwan stocks to remain volatile at high levels in the short term. At TSMC’s shareholders’ meeting, C.C. Wei stressed that Taiwan remains its largest production base.
Heavy rain advisories issued for 6 counties and cities; Wu Derong says typical peak rainy-season conditions begin next week
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Central Weather Administration issued heavy rain advisories for 6 counties and cities. Wu Derong forecast that the 5th front of the plum rain season would arrive from the 8th to 14th, bringing Taiwan into a typical peak period of the rainy season.
Zelenskyy invites Putin to talks in open letter, calls for full ceasefire and peace
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy issued an open letter proposing direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war, which has lasted more than 4 years, and calling for a full ceasefire. The Kremlin has received the letter.
Good Morning, World》37th anniversary of the June Fourth Incident: tributes held in multiple countries, British media release restored historical footage
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
On the 37th anniversary of the June Fourth Incident, tributes were held in multiple countries, and civic groups in Taiwan held commemorative events. The U.S. secretary of state said Chinese censorship could not erase the deadly crackdown on June Fourth. Meanwhile, the U.S. government plans to impose 10% tariffs on Taiwan and other economies, and Taiwan’s government said it would strengthen labor rights. The Industrial Technology Research Institute and a U.S. uncrewed-industry association signed an agreement, while TSMC’s chairman expressed confidence in future growth. The speaker of the Czech Senate visited Taiwan and stressed that he would not yield to pressure. Japan and the Philippines will begin negotiations on their exclusive economic zones, and Taiwan’s government said it was not bound by them. A New Zealand lawmaker was barred by China from entering the country for one year after visiting Taiwan.