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Due to heavy rain and the risk of falling rocks on the slope, the southbound lane of the Jinslun-Multian section of the South Link Highway has been closed since 5 p.m. today. The northbound inside lane has been reassigned for southbound traffic. The reopening time will depend on weather conditions.
Companies mentioned：公路局南區養護工程分局大武工務段
中華郵政 announced that by the end of June it will introduce a face-covering alert feature at 46 ATMs in areas frequented by scam cash mules. If customers wear masks or otherwise cover their faces while withdrawing money, the ATM will pause the transaction for 120 seconds and sound an alert during the final 30 seconds before resuming normal operation, balancing convenience with fraud prevention.
Companies mentioned：中華郵政、金管會
Several Iranian news agencies reported that Tehran’s Imam Khomeini International Airport has reopened and that a pilgrimage flight from Saudi Arabia has landed. The airport had suspended all inbound flights on the 7th after Iran fired missiles at Israel and Israel launched retaliatory airstrikes.
Companies mentioned：伊瑪目何梅尼機場公司
灃食基金會 Executive Director Lin Fang-yen was invited to Singapore to share how Taiwan promotes food education through innovative methods such as board games and animation and systematically integrates it into the 12-year national education curriculum to foster healthy eating habits and sustainability awareness among students.
Companies mentioned：灃食基金會、陽明春天、新加坡慈濟基金會
Financial Supervisory Commission Chairman Peng Jin-lung proposed the concept of “finance for all ages,” urging the insurance industry to move from passive compensation to innovative services to address the challenges of Taiwan’s super-aged society.
Companies mentioned：南山人壽
Persistent heavy rain triggered rockfalls on the access road to Taipingshan National Forest Recreation Area in Yilan. After repairs, the road is open to single-lane traffic. To ensure safety, the park will open at 8 a.m. on the 10th.
In response to heavy rain brought by a stationary front and southwesterly winds, Keelung Mayor Hsieh Kuo-liang ordered all city government departments to mobilize and carry out flood prevention work. A roadside tree toppled in Zhongshan District and struck a high-voltage cable. Taipower restored power after a precautionary outage.
Companies mentioned：台湾電力公司
The Canadian government unveiled an AI strategy, committing at least C$2 billion. The Taiwan Chamber of Commerce in British Columbia held a Taiwanese Business Night attended by more than 400 Taiwanese businesspeople, who hope to connect resources and work with Taiwan to build a technology ecosystem.
Companies mentioned：輝達（Nvidia）、英特爾（Intel）、SK集團（SK Group）
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Companies mentioned：彰化縣警察局、彰化縣政府
The U.S. Department of Defense updated its blacklist of companies supporting the Chinese military, adding major solar panel makers 天合光能 and 晶澳科技, battery makers 億緯鋰能 and 中創新航, as well as 阿里巴巴 and 百度. Starting in 2027, the U.S. Department of Defense will be barred from entering into direct contracts with these companies.
Companies mentioned：天合光能、晶澳科技、億緯鋰能、中創新航、阿里巴巴、百度、薬明康德
Shei-Pa National Park Headquarters urged hikers to carefully assess their plans or cancel their trips, as a stationary front is expected to raise hiking risks from June 8 to 14.
Original民進黨台北市長參選人沈伯洋提出改善市府工作環境的政見，旨在為公務員減壓。他主張透過友善職場總體檢、更彈性的工時、獎金活化、員工支持系統升級及AI導入等方式，提升公務員福祉，進而推動市政發展。
Companies mentioned：民進黨、台北市政府、台北市國小學生家長會聯合會、台北大學橄欖枝中心
A roadside tree fell on Shuiyuan Road in Taipei's Zhongzheng District this afternoon, crushing a parked car. Police and fire crews responded. No one was injured, but the cause of the incident remains under investigation.
Gudeng Chairman Chiu Ming-chien said demand for AI infrastructure represents solid growth, not a bubble, and expects industry conditions to improve further in the second half of the year. Gudeng subsidiary Jiaqí assembles AI servers for 技鋼, with demand outstripping production capacity. Membership in the 德鑫半導體聯盟 has grown from 8 to 18, and it turned a profit in its first year.
Companies mentioned：家登精密工業、意德士、技鋼、台積電、德鑫半導體聯盟
Original台湾疾病管制署（CDC）は、2025年最初の国内感染によるパラチフス確定症例を発表した。患者は北部在住の50代男性で、5月下旬に発症し、8日間の入院治療を経て回復した。感染源は現在も調査中である。
Rainfall has been concentrated in Taichung's mountainous areas due to a stationary front and southwesterly winds. The city government established a Level 3 emergency response center. Deputy Mayor Cheng Chao-hsin announced a work and class suspension in Heping District and ordered stepped-up inspections and reporting to guard against heavy-rain damage.
The Philippine government said it had spotted a floating platform with what appeared to be antenna equipment in the lagoon at Democracy Reef (Scarborough Shoal), which China effectively controls, and lodged a diplomatic protest with China. The Philippine military is prepared to prevent the construction of a permanent facility, as tensions in the South China Sea rise again.
遠東集團 has decided to close its last brick-and-mortar department store in China, Chongqing Far Eastern City, to cut losses amid an uncertain outlook for domestic demand. Chairwoman Huang Ching-wen said the decision sacrifices short-term gains for long-term benefits. The group will preserve its resources and focus on operating Taipei Dome as it prepares for a future return to the mainland market.
Companies mentioned：遠東集團、遠東SOGO
A gas explosion on Gaocui Road in Hsinchu City, Taiwan, killed 2 people. A liquefied petroleum gas leak is believed to have caused the blast, which affected 57 households. Authorities announced support measures.
5 Chinese government vessels entered waters off eastern Taiwan, citing Japan-Philippines talks, and broadcast jurisdictional claims to 3 commercial ships. Taiwan Coast Guard vessels monitored them throughout and sternly warned the Chinese ships that they were violating international law, demanding they leave immediately.
U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed that a U.S. Army Apache helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz, but both crew members are safe. The cause is unknown and may involve mechanical failure or an Iranian attack. Officials will release a detailed report.
Companies mentioned：美國陸軍、美國國務院、美軍中央司令部（CENTCOM）
Taiwan has reported its first locally acquired case of Japanese encephalitis this year, involving a woman in her 60s in the south. She sought medical care in early June after developing a fever and losing consciousness, and remains hospitalized. Her home is near high-risk environments such as rice paddies and pigpens. The CDC urged the public to get vaccinated and take steps to prevent mosquito bites.
Companies mentioned：衛生福利部疾病管制署
Japanese stocks closed higher today, with the Nikkei 225 rising 2.17%. A rebound in oversold technology stocks and an easing of Middle East tensions after Iran and Israel agreed to a ceasefire boosted market optimism.
Taiwan-born 埼玉西武ライオンズ infielder Lin An-ko hit a 2-run home run in a minor-league game, helping his team defeat 読売ジャイアンツ. The report also covers how his performance has developed in the major and minor leagues.
Companies mentioned：埼玉西武ライオンズ、読売ジャイアンツ
Taiwan's stock market rebounded sharply on the 9th, but the three major institutional investors—foreign investors, investment trusts and dealers—were net sellers of NT$77.857 billion combined. Foreign and mainland Chinese investors accounted for net sales of NT$91.733 billion, seen as profit-taking amid the market's rise.
With the 2026 World Cup approaching, CNN analyzed 6 leading contenders for the title—Spain, France, Argentina, Portugal, England and Brazil—examining each team's strengths, weaknesses and key players.
Companies mentioned：CNN、中央通訊社
Mainland Affairs Council Minister Chiu Chui-cheng said 85 cases were recorded from January to May 2025 involving Taiwanese people who went missing, were detained for questioning or had their freedom of movement restricted in mainland China. He urged the public to be aware of the risks and avoid unnecessary trips.
Taiwan's Executive Yuan Anti-Fraud Command Center will begin discussions on creating a reporting mechanism for small businesses in response to a sharp rise in impersonation scams targeting companies and small shops. It also plans to incorporate input from private-sector groups and strengthen its anti-fraud framework.
Qiaotou District Prosecutor's Office prosecutor Li Kanying received an award from the Executive Yuan for investigating an etomidate smuggling case and a cannabis factory. Authorities seized 100 kilograms of etomidate in the first case and 1565 cannabis plants in the second, demonstrating the government's efforts to combat drugs.
Companies mentioned：橋頭地檢署 (Qiaotou District Prosecutors Office)、行政院 (Executive Yuan)、關務署 (Customs Administration)、調查處 (Investigation Bureau)
Astros manager Joe Espada told the Central News Agency in an interview that Taiwanese pitcher Kai-Wei Teng's signature sweeper seems to disappear in front of batters as it approaches the plate. He also praised Teng's resilience, team-first attitude and quick adjustment to the team.
Companies mentioned：休士頓太空人隊、舊金山巨人隊、洛杉磯天使隊
The death toll from the magnitude 7.8 earthquake on the Philippine island of Mindanao has risen to 41. Medical workers set up tents to treat people, and a baby was delivered there. Search efforts are continuing, but the focus is shifting from rescue to body recovery.
Companies mentioned：ジョリビー
The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) said spring 2026 was the second hottest in U.S. records. Experts predict that extreme heat could affect 1/4 of World Cup matches, including the final, because most venues lack roofs or air conditioning.
Companies mentioned：美國國家海洋暨大氣總署 (NOAA)、國際足球總會 (FIFA)
Taiwan's 農業部 has proposed a legal amendment that would allow people who actually farm and are enrolled in labor insurance or national pension insurance to contribute to farmers' retirement savings, protecting the retirement security of young people who farm alongside other work. The policy is expected to benefit about 1万 people and aims to encourage more people to stay in agriculture.
Companies mentioned：農業部、行政院
Original中華職業棒球大聯盟6月9日原訂的2場例行賽，因雨勢影響分別延賽至6月25日與26日。目前上半季戰績由味全龍隊以32勝16敗居首，領先第二名台鋼雄鷹5.5場勝差。
Companies mentioned：富邦悍將、味全龍、中信兄弟、台鋼雄鷹、樂天桃猿、統一7-ELEVEn獅
The National Palace Museum will hold a free flute concert on the Dragon Boat Festival (June 19) and present special exhibitions on the culture of the Songs of Chu and other topics to commemorate the poet Qu Yuan.
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel said the United States is considering three scenarios for applying pressure: fomenting social unrest, taking control of the economy or launching military action, amid an economic crisis caused by stepped-up U.S. sanctions.
Original嘉義縣政府研議將私立協同中學國中部及嘉科實中國中部學生納入免費營養午餐補助範圍，預計每年需新增1900餘萬元經費，並與嘉義市協調中。
Companies mentioned：協同中學、嘉科實中
Japan's national team has arrived in the United States ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Captain Wataru Endo is rushing to recover from an injury and hopes to play in the opening match against the Netherlands. Coach Hajime Moriyasu said, 'All we can do is believe, pray and wait.'
Companies mentioned：リバプール、ブライトン
A high-voltage equipment failure caused a power outage on the National Taiwan University (NTU) campus during final exam week. The university responded immediately and restored power about 2 and a half hours later, but some exams were affected.
The Central Weather Administration of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications issued a heavy rain alert for 11 counties and cities. Kaohsiung City and Pingtung County should prepare for torrential rain as a stationary front and southwesterly winds affect the region.
Hon Hai has formed a strategic partnership with investment company Brookfield to jointly develop renewable energy projects in Vietnam. The plan calls for wind, solar and energy storage projects with a total capacity of 1GW, which will supply long-term clean electricity to Hon Hai’s local supply chain.
Companies mentioned：ブロックフィールド（Brookfield）
Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council has banned central and local government officials from attending China’s Strait Forum. Council Minister Chiu Chui-cheng opposed exchanges accompanied by united-front missions and stressed the need for equal and healthy cross-strait exchanges.
A couple who ran a general merchandise store died in an early-morning explosion on Gaocui Road in Hsinchu City. The Hsinchu District Prosecutors Office is investigating the cause.
Xu Chunying, chair of Taiwan’s New Immigrants’ Development Association, was indicted on charges including violating the Anti-Infiltration Act and released on NT$2 million bail. The court is scheduled to issue its verdict on Aug. 11.
Buoyed by a rebound in U.S. technology stocks, Taiwan shares rallied on the 9th, led by heavyweight, optical and passive-component stocks, and closed up 1201 points at 44704. Bellwether stocks 聯發科, 大立光 and 國巨 all hit limit-up.
Companies mentioned：聯發科、大立光、國巨、台積電、台達電、鴻海、玉晶光、先進光、今國光、聯一光、華新科、禾伸堂、凱美、金山電、蜜望實、聯鈞、全新、AES-KY、順達、新盛力
A Reuters/Ipsos poll found that U.S. President Donald Trump’s approval rating continues to hover near a low, with about 35% of respondents approving of his performance. Most people (59%) worry that gasoline prices will rise over the next year because of the Iran conflict, while dissatisfaction with Trump’s handling of the cost of living stands at 70%.
Companies mentioned：Reuters、Ipsos
Taiwan’s stock market closed on June 9 up 1201.66 points at 44704.44. June Taiwan index futures also gained 1582 points, settling at 44665 points, with trading volume reaching 72,583 contracts.
Companies mentioned：台灣期貨交易所
A Democratic Progressive Party councilor criticized the Taipei City Government’s use of the Average Land Rights Fund for its Urban Cooling Umbrella project. Mayor Chiang Wan-an countered that the spending was consistent with the fund’s intended purpose.
Original勞動力發展署中彰投分署宣布，為協助65歲以上失業者培養第二專長，高齡者專班職業訓練課程即日起開始報名，訓練費用全額補助，6月底陸續開課。歷年平均就業率達7成以上。
Taiwanese experts urged the Ministry of National Defense to adopt frequency-hopping technology in Army communications equipment procurement and avoid downgrading specifications to the older frequency-shifting technology. The aim is to improve interoperability with the U.S. military and resilience to electronic warfare.
愛爾達科技 announced that it has secured the exclusive Taiwan broadcast rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It will livestream all 104 matches starting June 12 on platforms including ELTA.tv, marking the company’s 4th time winning the rights.
Companies mentioned：中華電信、東森電視、台視
Taipei stocks surged 1201.66 points on June 9 to close at 44704.44. Electronic and financial futures also rose, with electronic futures at a premium and financial futures at a discount.
Taiwan’s women’s volleyball team swept Uzbekistan 3-0 in the preliminary round of the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup, notching three consecutive wins and putting itself in a strong position to reach the final four.
To meet its goal of having SAF account for 10% of aviation fuel by 2030, the Japanese government launched an initiative to turn frying oil into aviation fuel by collecting used cooking oil through public-private cooperation. The effort aims to address energy costs and supply chain issues, but faces serious challenges from limited feedstock and high costs.
Companies mentioned：全日空 (ANA)、日本航空 (JAL)、ENEOS、三菱商事 (Mitsubishi Corp)、日揮控股 (JGC Holdings)、科斯莫能源 (Cosmo Energy)、REVO International、富士軟片 (Fujifilm)、永旺 (Aeon)、伊藤洋華堂 (Ito-Yokado)、7-Eleven、UCO Japan、Saffaire Sky Energy