Ballot shortages at 67 locations across South Korea during local elections; election commission chief resigns
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
South Korea's National Election Commission Chairman 盧泰嶽 resigned, taking responsibility for ballot shortages during local elections. Additional ballots were delivered to 67 polling stations nationwide, and voting was temporarily suspended at 22 locations.
Former British prince Andrew revealed to have sublet cottage while paying nominal rent for mansion
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
英國國家審計部 revealed that former Prince Andrew rented a property on a royal estate for a nominal rent and made a profit by subletting a cottage. He paid a £1 million rights fee and £7.5 million in renovation costs in exchange for a 75-year low-rent lease. His daughter also enjoyed a royal residence. Andrew was arrested in connection with the Epstein case.
Three major institutional investors sell NT$110 billion in Taiwan stocks; foreign investors' NT$83.6 billion sale is 12th-largest on record
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan stocks retreated from their highs on the 5th. The three major institutional investors recorded net sales of NT$110.098 billion, while foreign investors sold a net NT$82.631 billion, their 12th-largest sale on record. Analysts said the selling reflected profit-taking at elevated levels, not panic selling.
Risk of locally heavy rain in western Taiwan on the 6th; stationary front to bring rain islandwide next week
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Central Weather Administration forecast that a low-pressure system would move away on June 6, though parts of western Taiwan could still see heavy rain. A stationary front and southwesterly winds will bring rain across Taiwan from June 9 to 12, with western Taiwan, the northeast and mountainous areas of Hualien and Taitung at risk of heavy or torrential rain.
Intel teams up with Hitachi to improve robot yield and energy efficiency
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Intel and Hitachi are working together to use AI in factories to improve robot yields and energy efficiency. Intel's wafer fabs are adopting Hitachi's “HMAX Energy” service, while Intel is supplying high-voltage chips. Intel also announced a strategic partnership with 鴻海.
A woman surnamed 潘 in Chiayi City is suspected of driving under the influence of drugs and fleeing after a collision. After turning herself in, she was found to be mentally impaired and tested positive on a saliva rapid screening test. A court ordered her detained.
陳傑憲 managing spondylolisthesis alongside injury; explains origin of megaphone
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Uni-Lions player 陳傑憲 has lower-back discomfort caused by spondylolisthesis and has recently been on standby on the bench during games. He said the spondylolisthesis is a long-standing problem and that he has to live with it alongside his injury. Even when he does not play, he cheers from the sidelines with a megaphone, which he said came from a brand event.
Hualien forum in regional cultural conference series focuses on sustainability and preservation of local culture
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The first regional forum of the Ministry of Culture's “National Cultural Conference” was held in Hualien, focusing on sustainability and the preservation of local culture.
Changhua man suspected of drug-impaired driving crashes while transporting gas cylinders; court releases him without bail, prosecutors appeal
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A man surnamed 江 in Yuanlin, Changhua County, crashed while driving under the influence of drugs and transporting gas cylinders. Prosecutors' request for his detention was rejected, and the court ordered him released without bail. After prosecutors appealed, the High Court remanded the case for a retrial.
Rice stink bugs threaten organic rice; Taitung Agricultural Research and Extension Station deploys Beauveria bassiana as a natural enemy
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taitung Agricultural Research and Extension Station developed a native strain of Beauveria bassiana called 「白將軍」, which can effectively control rice stink bugs in organic rice fields.
SUV collides with electric-assist vehicle in Yilan; woman dies after being taken to hospital
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A fatal traffic accident occurred in Jiaoxi Township, Yilan County, when a passenger car collided with an electric-assist vehicle. The electric-assist vehicle's driver died after being taken to hospital.
I-Kuan Tao followers detained in China; Straits Exchange Foundation: 5 more cases in 2 weeks
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Straits Exchange Foundation announced on June 5 that cases of Taiwanese people detained in China over religion had increased by 5 in 2 weeks, bringing the total to 22 cases (24 people). I-Kuan Tao accounted for 18 cases (19 people). Deputy Secretary-General Li Bao-wen advised I-Kuan Tao followers to avoid traveling to China.
Kun Shan University culinary team wins 24 medals at Malaysia World Culinary Competition
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Kun Shan University’s culinary team won 24 medals at the 2026 Malaysia World Culinary Competition, including 2 grand gold, 10 gold, 10 silver and 2 bronze medals.
Taiwan Railways spends 200 million to buy 50 new driving simulators; installation to be completed in August
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan Railways is spending 200 million to purchase 50 new driving simulators. The contract was awarded to 西班牙Lander公司, with installation expected in August and launch in September or October.
El Salvador tries gang members; prosecutors say some leaders could face sentences of tens of thousands of years
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
El Salvador prosecutors announced that some leaders could be sentenced to tens of thousands of years in a mass trial of the MS-13 gang. Lead defendant Enriquez has already been sentenced to 87 years for murder and other crimes, and could face an additional 15,000 to 25,000 years.
Xinying Sugar Factory transformed into cultural and technology hub, showcasing smart robotics outpost
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-che announced plans to transform Xinying Sugar Factory into an outpost for showcasing and testing smart robots, education and investment services, linking robotics industry clusters in Shalun, Liujia and Liuying while preserving cultural assets.
Nantou launches 7 new tourism itineraries, with cycling and hiking trips to Puli and Yuchi
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
南投縣政府 has launched 7 new-style tourism itineraries centered on Sun Moon Lake, Puli Township and Yuchi Township, offering a range of activities including cycling and hiking. It has also introduced an accessible tour for people with disabilities for the first time.
Liu Chiao-an, wanted in a drug case, was arrested in the U.S. last year and escorted back to Taiwan yesterday. She felt unwell during police questioning today and was transferred to the New Taipei District Prosecutors Office for questioning in the afternoon.
On World Environment Day, Taipei education department continues campus tree carbon-sequestration inventory
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Taipei City Department of Education announced it will continue promoting net-zero emissions on campuses and expects to complete a carbon-sequestration inventory of 47,000 trees at 236 schools across the city by the end of the year.
The Invest Taiwan Office approved investment expansions by 4 companies, totaling more than 13.8 billion, across the semiconductor, testing, printing and heavy electrical equipment industries.
ASEAN business and finance/ASEAN roundup for June 5, 2026
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Central News Agency compiled business and financial updates from several ASEAN countries on June 5, 2026, covering economic data, policy developments and investment projects in Vietnam, Laos, Singapore, the Philippines, Myanmar, Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia and Indonesia.
Nvidia’s GTC Taipei returns to the PC battlefield; a look at Jensen Huang’s 4 technology clues
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang concluded a 14-day visit to Taiwan, during which he attended GTC Taipei, hosted a banquet for trillion-dollar companies and visited COMPUTEX, underscoring Taiwan’s central role in the AI supply chain.
Taipei Chinese Orchestra performs “Parade of the Gods” in Leipzig; suona opening creates dramatic impact
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Taipei Chinese Orchestra performed at the Gewandhaus concert hall in Leipzig, Germany. “Parade of the Gods,” which opened with a suona, made a dramatic impact. Orchestra director Cheng Li-pin stressed that overseas visits are difficult, but said he hopes to continue sharing the sounds of Taipei.
Kaohsiung serial dismemberment case: Chang Chieh-tsung sentenced to death; 3 victims’ relatives attack him in court
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Chang Chieh-tsung, the defendant in a Kaohsiung serial dismemberment case, was sentenced to death. Family members of 3 victims attacked the defendant in court.
Woman surnamed Chen accused of murder and corpse burning says prosecution period has expired; 憲法法庭 rules law constitutional
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
憲法法庭 ruled Article 8-2 of the Criminal Code Enforcement Act constitutional and rejected a constitutional interpretation petition by a woman surnamed Chen.
Beach cleanup at Jiupeng surfing base in Pingtung collects 815 kilograms of diverse marine waste
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Pingtung County Environmental Protection Bureau held a beach cleanup on June 5, collecting 815 kilograms of marine waste at the Jiupeng surfing base in Manzhou Township.
NATO Strategic Communications Forum: Lin Fei-fan says Taiwan seeks fair opportunity to participate internationally
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
National Security Council Deputy Secretary-General Lin Fei-fan and Taiwan Representative to the U.K. Chiang Ya-chi attended the NATO Strategic Communications Forum, marking the first time Taiwan officials have participated. Lin criticized China for disrupting the status quo and seeking to become the Indo-Pacific hegemon, and presented Taiwan’s “Little Orange Book,” a guide to all-out public safety.
Case over tracking device on Lee Chien-lung’s car closed; he declines to pursue it, and no one found to have made threats
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A tracking device was suspected of being placed on KMT Vice Chairman Lee Chien-lung’s car. The New Taipei District Prosecutors Office closed the case because Lee did not wish to pursue it and the device had been discarded. Lee also did not believe the anonymous letter constituted a threat, and no specific individual was found to be involved.
Low-pressure system brings heavy rain risk to mountainous areas of Kaohsiung, Pingtung, New Taipei, Yunlin and Chiayi
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The low-pressure system prompted the 中央氣象署 to issue a heavy rain advisory, with heavy rain forecast for Kaohsiung, Pingtung and mountainous areas of New Taipei, Yunlin and Chiayi.
Hezbollah rejects new Lebanon ceasefire deal, casting shadow over prospects for U.S.-Iran truce
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem rejected a U.S.-mediated Israel-Lebanon ceasefire deal, while Israel refused to withdraw its troops, dealing a setback to Donald Trump’s peace efforts.
Labor Ministry: repayment for minimum-service-period agreements cannot be demanded in full
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Labor Ministry issued a circular clarifying rules for minimum-service-period agreements. Employers may not require workers to sign such agreements on the grounds of costs such as on-the-job training. If workers leave early, the repayment amount must be calculated proportionally.