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Texas has recorded its first screwworm case in 60 years, adding to multiple pressures on the beef industry, including supply shortages, tariffs and drought. Mexico is taking the opportunity to expand processing facilities and boost beef exports to the United States, seeking to capture market share.
Companies mentioned：ラボック肥育場 (Lubbock Feeders)
Kaohsiung City's Water Resources Bureau said rainfall is expected to increase significantly over the coming week due to a low-pressure zone and a stationary front. It has completed flood preparations, including functional tests at 100 pumping stations and 26 detention ponds, to guard against torrential rain.
新竹縣政府 has received a subsidy from 交通部 and will invest NT$32 million in a smart traffic control plan for the Xinglong Bridge corridor. The plan aims to ease rush-hour traffic leaving the science park and improve intersection safety with dynamic signals and a smart collision-prevention system.
Companies mentioned：新竹縣政府、交通部、新竹科學園區管理局
A shortage of ballots in South Korea's local elections sparked protests and calls for a new election. The chair of the National Election Commission resigned over the issue, which highlighted problems with oversight and discipline at the election management body.
Companies mentioned：中央選舉管理委員會（選管委）、共同民主黨
Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen is visiting 3 European countries for 10 days. DPP Legislator Tsai Chi-chang and mayoral candidate Ho Hsin-chun criticized her, saying city issues, including a surge in the budget for the MRT Blue Line, public safety and child abuse, should be addressed first and questioning the trip's justification. The city government said the visit focuses on democratic exchanges, urban governance and economic and trade cooperation.
China's Ministry of Transport conducted a "special maritime traffic enforcement action" in waters off eastern Taiwan. The Mainland Affairs Council and Coast Guard Administration strongly rejected the move, saying they would never accept it, and said 5 ships and patrol boats had been deployed to monitor the area.
Companies mentioned：福建海事局、廣東海事局、東海航海保障中心、東海救助局
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To address vacancy rates as high as 70% at industrial parks and cutthroat competition, Liaoning province is moving to consolidate 49 provincial-level economic development zones. The move reflects China's economic shift from expanding in scale to prioritizing quality of development under its "unified national market" policy.
Companies mentioned：央視、方升研究
民眾黨 is proposing amendments to the Criminal Procedure Law that would remove the "risk of collusion with accomplices or witnesses" as grounds for detention, sparking controversy over a so-called "Ko Wen-je clause." Huang Kuo-chang said the amendments would uphold human rights and were identical to a proposal previously made by President Lai Ching-te. Ko Wen-je criticized the current detention system based on his own experience.
Companies mentioned：民眾黨、立法院、民進黨、民間司法改革基金會、台大醫院、台北市政府
The Waimushan open-water swim in Keelung took place on the 7th, drawing 2,200 swimmers, ranging in age from 10 to 91. Mayor Hsieh Kuo-liang attended the opening and highlighted Keelung's road safety record, saying it had the lowest number of traffic accident casualties on Taiwan's main island.
A teenager who had been drinking tried to enter the Changhua Dacun Grape Tourism and Culture Festival venue to see performer Wang Shih-hsien while carrying a toy gun. Staff stopped the teen, and a scuffle followed. Police referred the teen for prosecution under the Social Order Maintenance Act.
Companies mentioned：大村鄉公所、彰化縣警察局員林分局、台灣彰化地方法院
A 39-year-old man surnamed Chiu from Taitung went missing on the 5th after getting out of a car following an argument with a friend in Tainan. He had no communication device, and his family sought help online. Tainan police spotted the case during an online patrol and, following tips from netizens, found him in Yongkang District on the 6th and notified his family to take him home.
Companies mentioned：台南市政府警察局永康分局鹽行派出所
The Iran war has led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting global oil shipments and sending prices soaring. OPEC+ discussed increasing production, but experts say it is powerless to act. The United Arab Emirates has left the group, which faces the risk of dissolution, while control over oil prices has shifted to the United States.
Companies mentioned：OPEC+、サウジアラビア、UAE、イラク、アメリカ、イスラエル、中央社
Military expert Li Siping rejected claims that a video of an 陸軍 Javelin missile firing was fake, explaining that the rocket motor had burned out and the missile appeared blurred because it was filmed from a distance in high temperatures, which was normal. He accused critics of waging cognitive warfare.
Companies mentioned：陸軍、軍聞社、尖端雜誌
The two major-party candidates for New Taipei mayor, Su Chiao-hui and Lee Chuan, campaigned in Yonghe District and made policy pledges addressing local needs. Su promised to restore and increase subsidies for community groups, while Lee pushed for the Zhonghe-Guangfu MRT line to improve traffic.
Companies mentioned：國民黨、民進黨
A man surnamed Shih in Changhua is suspected of driving under the influence of drugs and hitting an officer, breaking both of the officer's legs, while trying to evade a traffic stop. Prosecutors sought his detention, but a district court released him without bail. Prosecutors will appeal, and the Changhua mayor will petition 監察院.
Companies mentioned：彰化縣警察局溪湖分局埔鹽分駐所、台灣彰化地方檢察署、台灣彰化地方法院、監察院
保發中心 reported that Taiwan's property and casualty insurance industry recorded NT$286.8 billion in premium income last year, up 5.7% year on year, driven by engineering and auto insurance. It expects auto insurance to continue driving market growth this year as new-car demand and public risk awareness rise.
Companies mentioned：保發中心
A survey found that Japan had 9,993 bookstores at the end of March this year, falling below 10,000 and reaching just two-fifths of the 1998 peak. The trend reflects the seemingly irreversible decline of brick-and-mortar bookstores amid the rise of online retailers and a shrinking print market.
Companies mentioned：日本出版基礎建設中心（JPO）
Overseas, excluding China, and OBU profits at 8 state-owned banks remained strong in the first four months of this year. Chang Hwa Bank had the largest share, at about 27%, while Hua Nan Bank posted the most impressive growth, with a year-on-year increase of more than one hundred percent. The banks generally said they would support Taiwanese businesses' expansion and deepen their presence in markets including ASEAN and North America.
Companies mentioned：彰化銀行、第一銀行、兆豐銀行、台灣銀行、華南銀行、台灣中小企業銀行、土地銀行、合作金庫銀行
Ceramic artist Lin Yen-lin, who is from Zhuqi, Chiayi, has returned to his hometown for a solo wood-fired ceramics exhibition titled "Unfinished Beauty." His work incorporates his philosophy of life: accepting life's imperfections is what makes it whole. The exhibition features bold Shino-style wood-fired pieces and iron-glaze works.
Companies mentioned：竹崎文化藝術基金會
財政部 held a road race in Tainan, drawing tens of thousands of participants and successfully collecting more than 210,000 receipts for donation to social welfare organizations. The event also promoted e-invoices and mobile payments, combining exercise, charity and public policy outreach.
Companies mentioned：財政部、合作金庫金控、財政部南區國稅局、台南市政府
The popular stress-relief toy "Natasha" in China has sparked controversy, with critics saying it encourages violence and fuels racial discrimination. Several elementary and junior high schools have banned it on campus, while e-commerce platforms are removing promotional videos.
Taiwan's representative office in Austria held a "Taiwan Day" event in Vienna, featuring a performance by the Taipei Chinese Orchestra at the Golden Hall, the Taiwan International Human Rights Film Festival and authentic Taiwanese food to showcase Taiwan's cultural soft power in Europe. Representative Liu Hsuan-yung said the event was part of the 2026 European Taiwan Culture Year and aimed to deepen substantive ties between Taiwan and Austria through cultural diplomacy.
The Philippines is facing the twin pressures of high inflation and a weak peso. Export-oriented Taiwanese businesses may benefit from the weak peso in the short term, but rising living costs for employees are increasing pressure for wage hikes over the long term.
The Penghu Coast Guard Fleet opened the 1,000-ton patrol vessel "Lienchiang" to the public for the first time in conjunction with National Ocean Day. The event showcased the results of domestically built naval vessels and marine conservation work, drawing large crowds aboard the ship.
Taiwan stocks face multiple sources of selling pressure following a steep drop in U.S. stocks. Institutional investors estimate the market could fall 2,000 points at Monday's open and have outlined 4 indicators to watch for a bottom.
Companies mentioned：富邦投顧、玉山投信、宏遠投顧、台積電、聯電、日月光、美光、英特爾、超微、美滿電子科技、博通、輝達
Tens of thousands of people gathered in central Mexico City on the 6th ahead of the 2026 World Cup, seeking to break the 金氏世界紀錄 for the largest wave dance. The event showcased the host country's enthusiasm and unity, with participants confident they would set a new record.
Companies mentioned：金氏世界紀錄
Then-police officer Chen Xin-an, seeking to improve his performance record, conspired with former officer Zhang Jin-wei, who had been convicted in a "robber robbing robber" case, to stage fake drug busts and swap out the drugs. After receiving a sentence of 4 years and 11 months in the second trial, he was deemed a flight risk, and the High Court extended his travel ban by 8 months.
Companies mentioned：台灣高等法院、最高法院、基隆市政府警察局第一分局南榮路派出所、台北市政府警察局士林分局、新北地檢署、新北地方法院
Huxi Township in Penghu held its Happiness Community sports carnival today, an event held once every four years. Nearly 600 community residents and kindergarten pupils took part in fun competitions and family activities at 湖西國中's athletic field.
Companies mentioned：湖西國中、湖西鄉鄉立幼兒園
U.S. President Donald Trump will attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs. Security at the New York venue has been stepped up, and the Secret Service is urging fans to arrive 2 hours early. The ban on bags will be strictly enforced.
Companies mentioned：StubHub
The Japanese government and JICA plan to help the Philippines strengthen its oil reserve system to address energy security risks. A series of surveys will be launched, with the Philippines given priority; the initiative is expected to start this summer.
Companies mentioned：日本國際協力機構（JICA）
Taiwan's CDC announced that the New Zealand passenger aboard the cruise ship Hondius, where hantavirus was detected, tested negative in all 4 tests in Taiwan, and enhanced self-monitoring was lifted on June 7. The passenger remained in good health during the monitoring period and was judged to pose no risk of transmission to the community.
Established Taiwanese manufacturers such as Formosa Chemicals & Fibre, Formosa Plastics and Shinkong Synthetic Fibers are actively transforming their businesses, expanding factories and upgrading technology to enter the semiconductor supply chain and align with new AI technologies. They aim to increase the share of high-value-added products.
Companies mentioned：日本JPP公司、日本德山株式會社（Tokuyama）、蘇威集團（Solvay）
Go star Joanne Missingham held a Go promotion event at Wilson Kindergarten in Tainan, showcasing a new learning model that combines traditional Go with technology through an AI Go robot and parent-child activities.
Companies mentioned：中央社
A system misreading by Chunghwa Post delayed delivery of about 500 admissions exam grade reports for applicants to National Taiwan Ocean University. Chunghwa Post Deputy General Manager Tsai Wen-ching apologized and said all reports had now been delivered, with applicants' rights unaffected.
Companies mentioned：国立台湾海洋大学
The Ministry of Transportation and Communications released 114-year statistics on the transportation and warehousing industries. Monthly pay in maritime transport was NT$138,000, the highest for 6 consecutive years, while public bus passenger transport had the longest total working hours at 199.7 hours.
Taiwanese baseball player Li Hao-yu, playing in the United States, showed formidable power in a 3A doubleheader, homering in both games and recording 4 hits and 4 RBIs overall.
Companies mentioned：底特律老虎隊、芝加哥小熊隊
Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang criticized the city government for mobilizing public servants for political sparring over the weekend, saying the move was abnormal and violated administrative neutrality. He said this was precisely why public servants were leaving and vacancies exceeded 三成. He called on Mayor Chiang Wan-an to personally respond to discussions on city affairs.
Companies mentioned：台北市政府、台北市大地工程處、台北市研考會、台北大學橄欖枝中心
Pope Leo XIV celebrated an outdoor Mass in Madrid, expected to draw more than a million faithful. Spain's king and queen attended. It was the first state visit to Spain by a pope since 2010.
Original民進黨台北市長參選人沈伯洋，針對社子島長達50年的禁建歷史，主張應重新檢討補償方案並加強溝通。他認為這是歷史性的不公，需特別處理才能在都市發展中取得進展。
Companies mentioned：民進黨、內政部、台北市政府
Taiwan golfer Wu Chia-yen shot 72 in the third round of the U.S. Women's Open, with a total of 218 strokes over 三 days, placing her temporarily tied for 46th. She was the only Taiwanese player to make the cut.
Companies mentioned：美國高爾夫協會 (USGA)、日本女子職業高爾夫協會 (JLPGA)、美國女子職業高爾夫協會 (LPGA)
Original中央氣象署對台灣南部地區發布大雨特報，預計持續至晚間，並針對高屏地區發出大雷雨即時訊息，提醒防範強降雨、雷擊與強風。
Companies mentioned：中央氣象署
A police pursuit took place in Tucheng District, New Taipei City. Officers fired 16 warning shots during the operation and eventually stopped and arrested the suspect.
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Original中國交通運輸部宣布將在台灣東部海域進行「海上交通專項執法行動」，台灣海巡署嚴正駁斥，指出此舉違反國際法且背離事實，並已派遣5艘艦艇監控中國4艘公務船動態。
Companies mentioned：中國交通運輸部、海洋委員會海巡署
A shooting took place at a summer festival in Toledo, Ohio, leaving at least 12 people injured, with the assailant still at large. Police are investigating the possibility that 2 or more suspects fired at one another.
The Japan Association for the World Food Programme held a charity walk in Nagoya, drawing 1,183 participants. Donations were raised to support school meals for about 46,000 children.
Companies mentioned：カゴメ㈱、トヨタ自動車㈱、日清食品ホールディングス㈱、㈱ファミリーマート
株式会社UnReact has released an app for Shopify stores that displays the date and time of the latest sale. It aims to help build customer confidence in purchases.
Companies mentioned：株式会社UnReact、Shopify
Yoitoki, a matching platform operated by OLA PARTY JAPAN, has enhanced its conversation-support AI, YUMI. The update aims to ease concerns about messaging after a match and prevent conversations from stalling, helping users build relationships.
Companies mentioned：株式会社バチェラーデート、Hinge、MMD研究所
Malulani Hawaii has launched the birthstone strap Wish Drop. The collection features designs that make it easy to incorporate wish-infused natural stones into everyday life.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima has announced the design of their new uniforms for the 2026/27 J1 League season, featuring a home kit inspired by Bingo kasuri fabric and an away kit in silver honoring Hiroshima's okonomiyaki culture. The uniforms incorporate Nike's recycled polyester and advanced design features.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ナイキジャパン、株式会社エディオン、ハイセンスジャパン株式会社
PARCELLE JEWELRY's Kumamoto store has announced its June event schedule and information about a fair at 鶴屋百貨店. The events will showcase the brand through limited-order sessions and gemstone introduction events.
Companies mentioned：株式会社PARCELLE、鶴屋百貨店
Emerging streetwear brand SEAPORT, from Tsuruga, has launched a local poster campaign. The project brings the identity of a brand from a regional city into public spaces.
UKCorporation will open the indoor storage facility Speralabo Toride in Toride, Ibaraki Prefecture, on July 1, 2026. The company highlights its fully contactless convenience and contribution to society through the use of vacant homes.
Companies mentioned：UKCorporation
BLDB has begun its full-scale launch in Japan. The company has introduced the precision metal 3D model brand BLDB, which uses 1mm-thick SUS304 stainless steel and a bolt-and-screw fastening structure, and released its first product, “Cyborg Violence Bear.” It aims to position the products as industrial art distinct from conventional hobby products.
ORIGAME DIGITAL and Fellow Traveller have released a story trailer for Penguin Colony, a Lovecraftian horror game set in Antarctica. Players observe the conflict between the Nazis and the guardians as penguins.
Companies mentioned：ORIGAME DIGITAL、Fellow Traveller
B.LEAGUE player No. 8 Ryo Sodahara was injured during a game on May 8. He is expected to be sidelined for about 3 months and is scheduled to undergo surgery.
OLA PARTY JAPAN is enhancing the “values matching” feature in its Yoitoki dating app, which is based on life plans. AI will help reduce mismatches in users’ future plans.
CANDY TUNE held a 3rd anniversary debut concert at Nippon Budokan and announced a nationwide tour. Drawing a total audience of 20,000, the milestone marked a new leap forward for the group.
Companies mentioned：アソビシステム
Kenchiku Shiryō Kenkyūsha, operator of Nikken Gakuin, will offer a free same-day online scoring service for the Level 2 Civil Engineering Construction Management Technician first-stage examination on June 7, 2026. Results will be sent by email from 17:00 on exam day.
Nikken Gakuin is offering a free online scoring service for the 2026 Level 2 Plumbing Construction Management Technician first-stage examination. Candidates can enter their answer numbers and receive their results by email.
Companies mentioned：一般財団法人 全国建設研修センター
日建学院 will provide a free online scoring service for the Level 2 Landscaping Construction Management Technician first-stage examination on June 7, 2026. Candidates can submit their answers online and receive their scores.
Companies mentioned：日建学院、株式会社建築資料研究社
Seiichi Sakakibara has been appointed chair of the Member Engagement Committee of the Tokyo Korean Youth Chamber. He will use his social media marketing expertise to energize the organization.
Companies mentioned：株式会社EMOLVA、一般社団法人東京韓国青年商工会、サイバーエージェント
Masaki Matsushita, representative of HUIS, has launched a special lecture series on Enshu textiles at Hamamatsu Ohiradai High School. The series will pass on the region’s textile branding to the next generation.
Companies mentioned：株式会社HUIS、株式会社55634
Online matcha brand MAMIDORI is teaming up with 抹茶きぶん in Osaka for a sales event in June to mark its 1st anniversary. Freshly made items, including popular madeleines, will be available in limited quantities.
Companies mentioned：MAMIDORI、抹茶きぶん
Pawprint Interactive has begun accepting applications for Japan’s first CBT for Aniimo, an open-world monster-collecting RPG slated for release within 2026.
Dating app Yoitoki has introduced a feature to deter screenshots and screen recording. It strengthens user privacy protection and encourages safe sharing of information.
The main visual and bonuses for the Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo Exhibition have been revealed. The exhibition will be held in Tokyo and Osaka. Advance tickets are now on sale.
Companies mentioned：東映アニメーション
Nihonshu Genka Sakagura will hold a rare sake fair in June at 2 locations only, in Ikebukuro and Machida. The limited-time plan offers hard-to-find sake, including “Jikon” and “Juyondai.”
Omiya Rakuun Yoshimoto Theater and the unit Omiya Seven have announced an event and a thank-you celebration to mark their 12th anniversary.