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One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 919 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 38 items from 1 source.
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The local inquiry activities of Loohcs Academy Okinawa School were featured on RBCテレビ. The program showed high school students learning to see local issues as their own through beach cleanups.
Companies mentioned：Loohcs株式会社、一般社団法人マナティ、探究教育団体「異端児」、RBCテレビ
Amana will host a seminar on July 23 featuring Shu Yamaguchi and Ken Kusunoki, with “Creative Advantage”—turning creativity into a competitive edge—as its theme.
Companies mentioned：株式会社アマナ、Global Business Hub Tokyo
Sagamihara City will hold “Sagamihara Space Camp” for the first time during summer vacation, using Minecraft®. The program, aimed at students from 5th grade through the 3rd year of high school, will offer fun ways to learn about space, with JAXA staff and Minecraft professors serving as instructors.
Companies mentioned：JAXA、Mojang、Microsoft
日立製作所 is expanding its partnership with Google Cloud, strengthening collaboration on the social implementation of physical AI and countermeasures against AI-powered cyberattacks.
Companies mentioned：日立製作所、Google Cloud、GlobalLogic
デノン will launch the new AVR-X3900H and AVR-X2900H receivers, designed for high sound quality and expandability, in June 2026.
Companies mentioned：デノン
IBJ will hold a matchmaking event for 100 people at “Hirakata Park” on June 28. The event aims to create natural opportunities to meet through shared experiences.
Companies mentioned：株式会社IBJ
MTG’s ReFa will launch a new hair-care line made with 6A-grade silk on July 1. It offers a new routine to protect hair’s beauty through nighttime and daily care.
Companies mentioned：株式会社MTG
一人鍋しゃぶしゃぶ すうぷ静岡パルコ店 has begun offering the “All-about-Shrimp Special Course” in limited quantities. It features juicy fresh shrimp shabu-shabu, shrimp dim sum, and risotto to finish, making it a satisfying, heartwarming meal that shrimp lovers will adore.
Companies mentioned：ニラックス株式会社
“助成金なう,” operated by 株式会社ナビット, will begin supporting applications for the 5th round of the “Labor-Saving Investment Subsidy (General Category)” on June 9. Experts will assist companies that have been selected but face challenges with the application process, supporting them from application through grant approval and helping them proceed with their projects.
“The 4th Deep Dive into Kochi” will be held at 阪神梅田本店 starting June 17, offering visitors a chance to experience the appeal of Kochi Prefecture’s food and sake. The event features delicacies from the mountains, rivers and sea, along with Tosa sake.
Companies mentioned：阪神梅田本店、高木酒造
阪神梅田本店 will hold an exhibition of sensu fans and small works by 10 young Japanese-style painters, offering a new way to enjoy Japanese-style painting up close.
Companies mentioned：阪神梅田本店
OriginalBSよしもとにて『ニューヨーク屋敷のゴルフ交友録』第5回が6月13日に放送。屋敷裕政、大原優一、伊織ラッキーがゴルフ対決を繰り広げる。
Companies mentioned：BSよしもと
メトロ電気工業 has begun offering semi-custom kotatsu tables for inns, hotels and Japanese restaurants. The company is rolling out “KOTATSU EXPERIENCE,” creating distinctive spaces through interior design.
TAC株式会社’s Omiya campus will hold “Start preparing for the certified public accountant exam this summer! A seminar featuring real experiences from successful candidates” on Saturday, June 20, for people considering taking the certified public accountant exam. A tutor who passed the exam will share their experience, and individual consultations will also be available.
Companies mentioned：TAC株式会社
Originalムスビーは2026年5月の中古スマホ・タブレット流通額ランキングを発表。総合1位はiPhone SE（第3世代）、Androidスマホ1位はGalaxy S25、タブレット1位はiPad（第9世代）だった。iPhoneの流通額はAndroidを大きく上回った。
Companies mentioned：株式会社ウェイブダッシュ
株式会社GeekAca has released the beta version of its AI learning platform “AINOBI” and begun a free trial. AINOBI uses AI to bring everything from course-material creation and lectures to learning management together in one platform, aiming to reduce workloads and improve quality in education and training.
Companies mentioned：Fellowship Inc.
アルプス物流, which introduced RAX’s automated warehouse “rBox,” achieved 4 times the storage efficiency and labor savings equivalent to about 2 people in 5 months. High-density storage and an “it comes when called” operating model have dramatically improved work efficiency.
Companies mentioned：RAX Solutions株式会社、株式会社アルプス物流
Original「写真誕生200年」を記念した「横浜フランス月間2026」が市内各地で開催。歴史的な横浜写真と現代フランス人写真家の作品を通じ、両国の文化交流を深める。
Companies mentioned：横浜市、公益財団法人横浜市芸術文化振興財団、象の鼻テラス、横浜赤レンガ倉庫1号館、横浜シネマリン、フェリス女学院大学、横浜みなと博物館、ヨコハマ グランド インターコンチネンタル ホテル、県立神奈川近代文学館、大佛次郎記念館、ローズホテル横浜
かながわ経済新聞 has revamped “HUB-CONNe,” an information platform for local small and venture businesses. The platform will provide companies seeking executives or business partners with information about companies that have distinctive technologies, promoting business matching.
Companies mentioned：PR TIMES
Following Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to North Korea and talks with Kim Jong Un, China’s state-run Xinhua News Agency published a commentary saying that China-North Korea relations stand at a new historical starting point and stressing the need to strengthen strategic communication and multilateral cooperation.
Companies mentioned：新華社
Taiwan’s National Development Council Chair Yeh Chun-hsien said AI is a key strategic tool for addressing low birthrates and an aging society, and will reshape work tasks rather than replace people. The government will promote its new 十 major AI projects and build a talent ecosystem.
國民黨 Chair Cheng Li-wun, speaking at 亞洲協會 in New York, urged U.S. President Donald Trump to foster U.S.-China cooperation and create a “peace dividend.” She stressed that this is key to achieving cross-strait peace and making America great again.
Companies mentioned：國民黨、亞洲協會
In response to the arrival of the plum-rain season, the National Park Service under Taiwan’s Ministry of the Interior issued safety reminders for hiking and water-based activities, urging the public to follow 5 safety principles. It said mountain national parks including Yushan, Taroko and Shei-Pa have stepped up the release of safety information.
A worker who was temporarily stranded by rising water caused by heavy rain at Matai’an Creek in Taiwan’s Hualien County was rescued safely. A gas explosion in Hsinchu City also caused casualties. President Lai Ching-te thanked police, firefighters and medical personnel, and urged vigilance amid continued unsettled weather.
The Michelin Guide Taiwan has announced that the full 2026 Taiwan Michelin Guide restaurant selection will be released on July 21. The selection covers Taipei, Taichung, Tainan, Kaohsiung, New Taipei City, Hsinchu City and Hsinchu County, with no new cities added. The Bib Gourmand selection will be announced earlier, on July 14.
Taiwan’s Ministry of Transportation raised the fuel subsidy for taxis to a maximum of NT$15,000. Minister Chen Shih-kai said the funds would be deposited into registered drivers’ accounts by June 16.
A US federal judge ruled that the Trump administration’s measure raising the H-1B visa application fee to $100,000 was unlawful, saying it infringed Congress’s taxing authority and amounted to an illegal tax. The ruling conflicts with a decision by another court, and the case is still in litigation.
Companies mentioned：美國全國商會、美國大學協會
Yeh Chia-wen, vice chair of the Chinese Nutritionists Association, said improper refrigerator management in many households creates a breeding ground for food safety risks. She offered 3 principles to reduce the risk of foodborne illness, particularly among older adults with weaker immune systems: eat refrigerated leftovers within 1 day, discard food if its storage life is uncertain, and store raw and cooked foods separately.
Chinese authorities announced a series of measures to crack down on illegal cross-border investment activities. Hong Kong media say the measures may affect the city’s market in the short term, but could clarify legal investment channels in the long run and strengthen Hong Kong’s position as an international financial center.
Companies mentioned：香港惠理集團（Value Partners Group）
News that SpaceX is nearing an IPO sent Taiwanese low-Earth-orbit satellite-related stocks soaring intraday on the 9th. Supply chain companies including 昇達科, 華通 and 啟碁 posted notable gains, reflecting high market expectations.
Companies mentioned：SpaceX、昇達科、華通、啟碁、元晶、台光電、聯茂、TrendForce
Overnight rain triggered rockfalls in Xiangbi Village, Tai’an Township, Miaoli County. Village chief Yang Hui-fu and residents cleared the rocks by hand, restoring single-lane traffic. The township office announced a 1-day suspension of work and classes.
A 35-year-old man surnamed Hsu, dissatisfied with Democratic Progressive Party legislator Wu Pei-yi’s conduct in office, called her service office and threatened her, saying she should “stay alive.” The Taipei District Prosecutors Office indicted him on charges of intimidation and endangering safety.
Heavy rain caused the Matai’an Creek in Hualien to swell, sweeping away a construction site manager surnamed Teng along with his vehicle. After being stranded for more than 16 hours, he was rescued in the early hours of June 9 by police, firefighters and Indigenous residents working together. The rescue was extremely difficult, and residents who took part described it as like a “road to heaven.”
Companies mentioned：林業及自然保育署花蓮分署
The Central Weather Administration issued a torrential rain warning for mountainous areas of Kaohsiung and Pingtung. The Nuclear Safety Commission instructed Taiwan Power Company to strengthen flood prevention measures at Nuclear Power Plant Three and radioactive materials facilities, and is continuing close monitoring.
Companies mentioned：台電（台湾電力公司）
In response to heavy rain warnings brought by a stationary front and southwesterly airflow, 台北市政府 urged residents to stay out of mountainous areas and away from bodies of water to guard against the risk of landslides and slope collapses caused by persistent rain. Rainfall in mountainous areas is forecast to reach as much as 250 millimeters.
Companies mentioned：台北市政府、中央氣象署、台北市災害防救辦公室
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te sent a recorded message to the 1st International Forum on Shinzo Abe and Contemporary Japan Studies, praising former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s accomplishments and expressing hope for deeper cooperation between Taiwan and Japan across various fields.
A suspected gas explosion occurred at a home on Gao Cui Road in Hsinchu’s East District in the early hours of June 9, leaving 2 people dead and 2 injured. About 18 residents from 8 households were affected. Mayor Ann Kao has instructed the city government team to assist with accommodation and recovery efforts.
Shinnosuke Abe, former manager of 讀賣巨人隊 in Japanese professional baseball, was referred to prosecutors by 警視廳 over allegations that he assaulted his eldest daughter. The incident reportedly began with a family argument, and Abe lost his temper after drinking. He admitted to the offense, has been released, and is cooperating with the investigation.
Companies mentioned：讀賣巨人隊、警視廳、兒童相談所、TBS
A US federal district court judge overturned the Trump administration’s policy raising the H-1B visa application fee to $100,000, ruling that imposing the fee without congressional approval exceeded the government’s authority.
Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan passed amendments to the Urban Road Act renaming the “vehicle fuel use fee” as the “road use, maintenance, safety and management fee” in response to the spread of electric vehicles. Since electric vehicles also use roads, fees may eventually be collected from their users under the user-pays principle.
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Taiwan stocks opened higher and extended gains today, rising more than 400 points in morning trading to a high of 43985.73. Heavyweight shares led the advance, with 台積電, 鴻海, 聯發科 and 台達電 all rising. The electronics, financial and over-the-counter indexes also advanced.
Companies mentioned：台積電、鴻海、聯發科、台達電
Global nuclear weapons spending hit a record $119 billion in 2025, up 19% year on year. The International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) and SIPRI warned that a new nuclear arms race is underway, with countries accelerating modernization and deployment of nuclear weapons as geopolitical tensions rise.
Companies mentioned：ICAN (國際廢除核武運動)、SIPRI (斯德哥爾摩國際和平研究所)
The New Taiwan dollar opened at 31.56 per US dollar in the Taipei foreign exchange market today, gaining 2 cents. It traded in a range of 31.55 to 31.56.
Taipei stocks opened up 184.84 points today, with the weighted index at 43687.62. Trading value totaled NT$22.707 billion.
OpenAI secretly filed for an IPO in the United States. Rival Anthropic also filed for an IPO on the same day. The target valuation is $1 trillion, and a listing could come as early as September.
Companies mentioned：OpenAI、Anthropic、SpaceX、ソフトバンク、アマゾン、エヌビディア
A rockfall on Taiwan Railways’ Neiwan Line temporarily halted service between Zhuzhong and Zhudong, disrupting commuters.
Companies mentioned：台湾鉄路管理局（台鐵）
華訊電能公司 is suspected of illegally raising more than NT$190 million under the pretext of investing in “FAFAGO green-energy charging stations.” The Taipei District Prosecutors Office sought detention without access to visitors for 3 executives, including the company’s CEO surnamed Hsieh, and is continuing its pursuit of the fugitive president surnamed Chen.
Companies mentioned：華訊電能公司
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Companies mentioned：Apple、Google、OpenAI、Anthropic
Tai’an Township in Miaoli County announced a 1-day suspension of work and classes today (June 9), after the Central Weather Administration forecast more than 200 millimeters of heavy rain in mountainous areas over the next 24 hours, posing a risk of landslides.
Taiwan representative to the UK Yao Chin-hsiang led a delegation of Taiwanese government and business representatives to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) annual meeting in Riga, Latvia, where he delivered joint remarks with the bank’s president. The Taiwanese delegation showcased strengths in semiconductors, information and communications technology, and green transition, and reiterated its support for Ukraine.
Companies mentioned：華碩電腦、台灣銀行、永豐銀行、輸出入銀行、中華資安、資拓宏宇、中華電信、成運汽車、盈士多、亞格創進、智電系統、立陶宛台灣商會聯合會、台灣歐銀業務發展辦事處
The 中央氣象署 issued heavy rain alerts due to a stationary front and southwesterly airflow, warning of a risk of torrential rain in the mountains of Kaohsiung and Pingtung. Expert Wu Der-rong said this typical peak period of the plum rain season will continue, and all areas should be on guard against severe weather and rain-related disasters.
Companies mentioned：中央氣象署、中央大學大氣科學系、氣象應用推廣基金會
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Companies mentioned：Apple、Google
US President Trump watched Game 3 of the NBA Finals as a major security operation was put in place around the Knicks’ home arena, Madison Square Garden. Police sealed off multiple blocks, and the Secret Service deployed anti-drone technology to protect the president.
After Taiwan stocks plunged on the 8th, investment advisers forecast a rebound following a recovery in US stocks, a gain of more than 5% in the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index and a rise in 台積電 ADRs. Market attention is focused on Apple’s WWDC and SpaceX’s listing, while the long-term AI trend remains unchanged.
Companies mentioned：Apple、SpaceX、台積電、元大投信、統一投信
To counter Russia’s “Trojan horse” intelligence network, the Swedish government plans to amend the law to allow forced seizure of real estate when national security is threatened. The move has cross-party support.
Companies mentioned：瑞典國防部、瑞典安全局（Säpo）、俄國東正教教堂、社會民主黨（Social Democratic Party）、瑞典電視台（SVT）、英國每日電訊報（Daily Telegraph）
The 30th LGBT+ Pride Parade was held in São Paulo, Brazil, calling for diversity and inclusion. This year's theme was “30 years: a call in the streets, affirmed at the ballot box,” emphasizing the importance of memory, rights and political participation.