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株式会社シニアジョブ surveyed its mid-career hires aged 50 and over about the current state of senior employment. More than 30% said finding a job had become more difficult, pointing to a challenging outlook.
Companies mentioned：株式会社シニアジョブ
BBSS Co., Ltd. has revamped the UI/UX of “Miyaburu,” its software for combating online scams, and will begin offering the updated version for Android on June 11, 2026. The redesign unifies the app's screen design and usability, making it easier to check support information and usage status.
Companies mentioned：SB C&S株式会社
Assist Co., Ltd. has begun recruiting sales agents in the Kagawa area for its local search optimization service, supporting store marketing in the era of conversational AI.
Companies mentioned：Google、ChatGPT、Perplexity、Gemini
Tokyo City Keiba (TCK) will hold a live performance by its fanfare band, Tokyo Twinkle Fanfare (TTF), on June 28, the day of the Radio Nikkei Sho (GⅢ) at Fukushima Racecourse. The performance is part of a promotional caravan for TCK's graded races.
Companies mentioned：JRA
Belcourt, the tea lounge at Kobe Portopia Hotel, will offer a tropical-style afternoon tea set for summer 2026 only. Featuring tropical fruits and resort-style savory dishes, it brings guests a summer resort experience.
A survey of approximately 4,340 people conducted by Randstad at Tokyo Pride 2026 found that, while respondents sensed progress toward equality in society, approximately 40% felt uncomfortable at work.
Companies mentioned：ランスタッド株式会社
OVER TIME has launched the “OT-ZN905AK,” a 9-inch One-Seg-compatible portable navigation system featuring the 2026 edition of the ゼンリン map and Rurubu DATA. Equipped with the latest map data, extensive search functions and safe-driving support features, it helps make driving more comfortable.
Companies mentioned：ゼンリン
OriginalSSFF & ASIA 2026 與日本直販合作，舉辦全球短劇企劃競賽，旨在發掘新銳創作者並推廣原創 IP。獲獎者可獲 1000 萬日圓製作資金及版稅，並透過 LIFE LOG BOX 平台發布作品。
Companies mentioned：Japan Chokuhan Co., Ltd.、UCLA Blockchain Development Team
The TGR Haas F1 Team 2026 Testing of Previous Cars event will be held at Fuji Speedway on July 28–29, 2026. Tickets go on sale June 12, and attendees can enjoy F1 car runs and premium events.
Companies mentioned：TOYOTA GAZOO Racing
Element Inc. has announced its popularity rankings for bicycle insurance based on the number of policies contracted in May 2026. au Insurance, Rakuten General Insurance and Japan Small Amount and Short Term Insurance ranked among the top providers. The company supports users in choosing insurance through its digital insurance platform.
Companies mentioned：au損害保険株式会社、楽天損害保険株式会社、ジャパン少額短期保険株式会社、あんしん少額短期保険株式会社
“Tokyo Horror Special Zone!! 2026,” to be held at Tokyo Dome City from September 11–13, 2026, will feature both the “Japan Horror Game Awards 2026,” judged by renowned creators, and the “Indie Horror Game Awards,” decided by audience votes. Tickets go on sale June 15.
Companies mentioned：Bokeh Game Studio、Onion Games、Airdorf Games、Story Note
Alvark Tokyo has announced contracts with 4 staff members for the 2026-27 season: interpreter Lee Jae-hoon, interpreter/manager Yudai Atsumi, manager Rieko Suzuki and manager Aruto Takeda. Atsumi is joining the team, and will enter the new season alongside the returning staff.
Companies mentioned：パスラボ山形ワイヴァンズ、横浜ビー・コルセアーズ、川崎ブレイブサンダース
Prime 1 Studio has announced a 1/3-scale statue based on DC Comics’ Riddler. Based on a design by artist Carlos D'Anda, it captures the Riddler’s intellectual madness. It features a wide selection of parts and a mask exclusive to the DX Bonus Version, and is scheduled for release between November 2027 and February 2028.
Companies mentioned：DC Comics、Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
Qoil Co., Ltd. will exhibit at “Marketing Week – Summer 2026-,” to be held at Tokyo Big Sight from June 24 to 26, 2026. The company will showcase solutions that provide end-to-end support for businesses’ marketing challenges, from strategy development and creative production through implementation.
Companies mentioned：株式会社アイリッジ
Sint-Truidense VV (STVV) has signed a silver sponsorship agreement with Kiii Co., Ltd. for the 2025-2026 season. Kiii’s logo will appear on STVV’s training wear, and the two companies aim to grow together through influencer marketing and social media.
Companies mentioned：DMM.com
Kagawa Five Arrows has announced a new player contract with Ryusei Sako for the 2026-27 season. Sako graduated from Hakuoh University and made an impact last year as a specially designated player for the Hiroshima Dragonflies. The club looks forward to his physicality and reliability as a point guard.
Kagawa Five Arrows has announced a new player contract with Gary Kotera Hamilton for the 2026-27 season. With his imposing physique and experience, Hamilton is expected to help improve the team’s defense, rebounding and coordination.
Iwaki FC has renewed its contract with midfielder Ryota Nagaki through June 30, 2027. Nagaki is aiming to return from an injury suffered last season and has pledged to contribute to the team. The renewal brings stability to the team and retains an experienced player.
Companies mentioned：川崎フロンターレ、湘南ベルマーレ、鹿島アントラーズ、名古屋グランパス、徳島ヴォルティス
ABC-MART will open a limited-time pop-up shop from June 11, 2026, bringing together soccer culture and lifestyle. The shop will showcase the trending “blokecore” fashion and offer national team uniforms and sneakers from around the world.
Companies mentioned：adidas
“NALYSYS,” an AI HR platform operated by レバレジーズ株式会社, held its first “AI Interview Experience” for job seekers. Participants tried an AI interview and deepened their understanding of AI interviews through the release of evaluation reports.
Companies mentioned：レバレジーズ株式会社
Kyoto Prefecture is seeking young people interested in working in livestock farming to take part in a 3-night, 4-day “Livestock Experience Tour,” featuring farm work and processing activities. The tour aims to secure workers for the prefecture’s livestock industry and is open to high school and university students as well as young professionals.
mov Inc. will exhibit at HOTERES Seminar in Okinawa, to be held in Okinawa on June 22, and introduce its customer-acquisition platform, “Kuchikomi.com.” Through a seminar presentation and an exhibition booth, the company will explain the platform’s importance and specific strategies for increasing direct booking ratios and attracting more customers.
Companies mentioned：mov、HOTERES
Benesse’s game-based English learning app “Rhythm” is launching its first collaboration campaign with the popular anime “Onegai AiPri.” Those who sign up for the app during the campaign will receive original merchandise, and popular characters and songs will also appear.
Companies mentioned：Takara Tomy Arts
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Companies mentioned：森永乳業
Kanagawa Prefecture will hold the “Kanagawa Space Summit 2027” on February 4, 2027, as part of its efforts to promote the space industry. The summit will broadly showcase the potential of the space business, with conferences and exhibition booths for the general public, space companies and businesses seeking to enter the industry. About 3,300 people attended last year’s summit.
The “Kamakura Carving Friendship Exhibition,” which showcases the appeal of Kamakura carving, will be held from June 26 to 28 as a pre-event for KOUGEI EXPO in KANAGAWA. Visitors can experience the appeal of traditional crafts through sales exhibitions, demonstrations by artisans and hands-on workshops.
JPI will hold a seminar on June 23 titled “Latest Trends in Carbon Pricing and the Outlook for Emissions Allowance Prices in Light of the GX-ETS Launch.” Masataka Fuji, Representative Director of FT Carbon, will discuss the GX-ETS system design and forecasts for future emissions allowance prices.
Companies mentioned：FT Carbon、日本計画研究所
The 2nd Immersive Technology EXPO, opening at Tokyo Big Sight on June 17, 2026, will showcase the cutting edge of next-generation marketing focused on brand experiences. The latest technologies that stimulate the five senses, including AI, 3D audio and scent effects, will come together as immersive technology enters full-scale adoption as a promotional tool for businesses.
Companies mentioned：シーズユナイト 株式会社、株式会社OpenHeart、ブラックマジックデザイン、株式会社 ヤマハミュージックジャパン、シンユニティグループ、株式会社 レボーン、総務省
Miyako City Osaka Tennoji will hold a summer festival on August 8, 2026, for three generations of families to enjoy together. Activities include a buffet featuring Japanese beef steak, a raffle, a traditional festival games corner and parent-child yoga.
Companies mentioned：TIPNESS Co., Ltd.、Asahi Breweries, Ltd.
Hotel New Otani (Tokyo and Osaka) will offer collaboration menu items featuring Prima Ham’s “Takumi no Zen,” supervised by gourmet presenter Hasshi, from June 15 to July 31, 2026. Special dishes showcasing Prima Ham’s high-quality ham—including extra-thick ham steak, chilled Chinese-style noodles and ham-and-cheese sandwiches—will be available at a total of 3 restaurants in Tokyo and Osaka.
Companies mentioned：プリマハム株式会社
川越プリンスホテル will hold “Saturday Night Half Buffet” on Saturdays in August 2026. The event will feature Southern European-inspired dishes, a prix fixe main course, and buffet-style appetizers and desserts, offering a new dining experience for summer evenings.
Companies mentioned：川越プリンスホテル、プリンスホテル
The New Social Systems Research Institute will hold a seminar titled “Distributed Data Management: Open Data Spaces” on July 15, 2026. Michitaka Tsuda of the Information-technology Promotion Agency will speak about new data management architectures for the Agentic AI era.
Comedy duo Jarujaru will bring their popular Tokyo pop-up store to Abeno, Osaka. The event will run from June 27 to July 5 at SHIBUYA109 Abeno, selling original merchandise and live show goods. Reservations will be required for the first 3 days to ease congestion.
Companies mentioned：SHIBUYA109
The JAF Mie branch announced that a special discount campaign will begin on June 1 at 3 branches of 珈琲銘香さんく in Mie Prefecture. JAF members can show a coupon on the mobile app to receive a 200-yen discount on pancakes. The campaign aims to enhance member benefits and encourage more people to use JAF services.
Companies mentioned：JAF (Japan Automobile Federation)
TSIホールディングス CEO Tsuyoshi Shimoji will appear in a talk show at AFF, one of Asia’s largest apparel trade shows, and discuss the company’s evolution as a retailer.
Companies mentioned：TSIホールディングス、上野商会、デイトナ・インターナショナル、東京ファッションデザイナー協議会（CFD TOKYO）
“Team Hare,” which aims to restore Kinko Bay and revitalize the region, has been established. Jointly run by a fisheries cooperative and a private-sector lab, it will work with the community to shape the future of the sea through hands-on programs for children and other initiatives.
Companies mentioned：鹿児島県漁業協同組合錦江支所女性部、一般社団法人浦々シマジマ実践ラボ、日本財団
Meowster Innovations has completed an angel round of funding with ByteTrade as lead investor. The company will step up efforts to improve its AI cat app and expand into the Japanese market.
Companies mentioned：ByteTrade、Meowster Innovations株式会社
Tokyu S Reyes Football School is running a special referral campaign in June and July 2026. It will offer benefits to new members as it seeks to expand its membership.
Samoyed Cafe moffu will launch a soccer cheering campaign from June 11. In-store decorations, limited-edition merchandise and a social media campaign will offer a “comfort × cheering” experience.
Companies mentioned：株式会社サモエドカフェmoffu
Tokyu S Reyes Football School is running a special enrollment campaign in June and July 2026. Benefits include waived enrollment and registration fees as it seeks to attract new members.
AGOS LABS TECHNOLOGIES LTD has launched full-scale services for NoimosAI, an autonomous AI marketing team. The AI independently performs marketing tasks and helps small and medium-sized businesses and others build their marketing capabilities.
Companies mentioned：AGOS LABS TECHNOLOGIES LTD、Semrush、Apollo
A tour of environmental and energy facilities will be held as a related event to Kadai Kaiketsu EXPO 2026, a comprehensive trade show at Kitakyushu Messe.
Companies mentioned：ひびきエル・エヌ・ジー（株）
Vision Megane has released 3 new styles of eyewear under its “remode” brand as its 4th collection, designed for middle-aged customers seeking comfort and sophistication. The designs emphasize both style and fit.
Companies mentioned：トニーセイム
LENDEX Inc. is running a cashback campaign for investors on its lending-based crowdfunding platform, Lendex. Investors will receive Amazon gift cards worth up to 100,000 yen, depending on the amount invested during the campaign period.
Ichinokura released “Ichinokura Junmai Sake Toyonishiki,” a limited-quantity junmai sake developed through an employee-led project, on June 11. It is made with 100% Toyonishiki rice from 一ノ蔵農社.
Companies mentioned：株式会社一ノ蔵、一ノ蔵農社
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Companies mentioned：社会福祉法人 豊明会、医療法人財団 弘慈会、安治川部屋
To mark the 130th anniversary of the Monogram, ルイ・ヴィトン will launch a women’s bag collection made with “Monogram Emblem,” a new jacquard canvas inspired by the Maison’s early trunks, in its 2026 Pre-Fall Collection. The lineup includes 11 bag styles, priced from 332,200 yen to 698,500 yen.
Companies mentioned：ルイ・ヴィトン
〈N.Y.C.SAND〉 will open a limited-time shop at Seibu Ikebukuro and sell its new “N.Y. Peach Tea Caramel Sand.”
Epson Sales will release the new EcoTank printer models 『EW-M678FT』 and 『EW-M638T』 on July 17, 2025. Designed to lower printing costs and reduce the hassle of replacing ink, the new models offer improved print speeds and durability, as well as greater ease of use.
Statistics from the Taitung County Public Health Bureau show that 89 people aged 0 to 17 have died since 2019: 62 from natural causes due to illness and 27 from accidental injuries. The leading causes were neonatal asphyxia, drowning and traffic accidents. The bureau urged parents to review home safety and sleep environments.
A 60-year-old Chinese woman was sprayed with pepper spray by 2 men on a street in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, and robbed of a bag containing about 8 million yen. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the incident as robbery resulting in injury.
Companies mentioned：NHK、TBSテレビ
Shen Boyang, the Democratic Progressive Party’s candidate for Taipei mayor, responded to criticism from the Taiwan Affairs Office by calling himself a “genius little angler” and stressing that political conditions are attached to exchanges with China.
Tom Hanks praised “Toy Story 5.” The live-action “Moana” is scheduled for release in July. Hanks also discussed how Woody has changed over time.
Companies mentioned：ピクサー、ディズニー
The 中国科学院南海海洋研究所 announced that it had built a floating platform for sampling and experiments in the waters around Huangyan Island (Democracy Reef) for scientific research. The Philippine government protested, accusing China of installing a new structure and urging its removal. China’s Foreign Ministry reiterated that China has sovereignty over Huangyan Island, saying scientific research activities are a legitimate right of a sovereign state.
Companies mentioned：中国科学院南海海洋研究所
A high-end French restaurant in Kaohsiung has appointed Qiu Yizhong, who gained experience at top restaurants in Australia and the United States after graduating from NKUHT, as executive chef. He aims to create a healthy and sustainable kitchen culture and has unveiled a new summer menu featuring local ingredients.
Du Hans, general manager of 台灣諾和諾德, appeared in a Taiwanese prime-time drama, delivering all his lines in Taiwanese to share medical knowledge in an innovative way. He praised the creativity of the Taiwanese team and said he was willing to try any idea that could improve public awareness of disease.
Companies mentioned：台灣諾和諾德、新光醫院
Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen led a delegation to Germany’s state of Saxony, meeting with the mayor of Dresden and the chamber of commerce and industry to deepen cooperation in semiconductors and high technology and help businesses expand in the European market.
Companies mentioned：台積電（TSMC）、歐積電（ESMC）
New Taipei City’s private Ku Pao Home Economics and Commercial High School, facing the impact of a declining birthrate, plans to stop admitting students in the 116 academic year and transform into a bilingual school. Former city councilor Tsai Ming-tang, who has long supported the baseball team, said preliminary plans call for moving the team to San-Chung Senior High School, establishing a dedicated baseball program and continuing to provide resources.
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Companies mentioned：衛生福利部彰化醫院、大城鄉農會
China suddenly canceled a meeting with senior EU officials that had been scheduled to take place in Beijing. Trade frictions with the EU are believed to be behind the move. China’s Foreign Ministry said that “the two sides are still in contact.”
The 行政院 meeting passed draft amendments to the Criminal Code and the Criminal Code of the Armed Forces, comprehensively increasing penalties for drug-impaired driving, including longer prison terms and higher fines. The revisions also add provisions allowing life imprisonment for a repeat offense within 10 years that causes a death, as well as vehicle confiscation.
Companies mentioned：行政院、立法院、法務部
The Nantou County Government received a donated accessible bus, bringing the county’s fleet of long-term care transport vehicles to 191. The Eden Social Welfare Foundation will operate it, providing transport for people with disabilities and older residents to medical appointments and community activities.
Companies mentioned：廣知永續科技股份有限公司、伊甸社會福利基金會
During the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), online misinformation, including claims that the outbreak does not exist, is seriously obstructing response efforts. It has led patients to delay seeking care, made contact tracing difficult and even resulted in attacks on aid workers. Experts say this reflects a deep crisis of trust in local authorities and institutions, and that rebuilding trust through cooperation with communities is key to addressing it.
Companies mentioned：ActionAid、ALIMA (Alliance for International Medical Action)、WHO (World Health Organization)、AFP (Agence France-Presse)
The Labor Ministry’s Skills Evaluation Center announced that starting in 116 (2027), 3 skills test categories—including Class B employment services, Class C international trade and retail services—will move entirely to computer-based online testing to shorten the wait for results and avoid differences in grading.
The Miaoli District Prosecutors Office indicted a Vietnamese migrant worker who was stopped while driving after using drugs. Prosecutors are seeking a sentence of 1 year and 3 months, demonstrating their determination to crack down on drug-impaired driving.
Original2026年美加墨世界盃即將開踢，中國企業贊助熱情大幅降溫，贊助商僅剩3家，總額約3.5億美元，較上屆縮水7成。主因是企業經營承壓、萬達退出，以及賽事時段不利收視。
Companies mentioned：聯想、萬達、海信、蒙牛、vivo、雅迪、BOSS直聘、英利、Adidas、可口可樂、麥當勞
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Sports Minister Li Yang attended a news conference for the Presidential Cup mass sports event and was soundly beaten by injured 3x3 basketball player Wu Hsiao-fan in a basketball arcade game, joking, “I’ll take getting beaten once.” The second Presidential Cup is expanding to include street dance and 3x3 basketball competitions, with total prize money of 5.9 million yuan. The finals will be held in front of the Presidential Office.
Companies mentioned：凱渥（Catwalk）、微風整形
Taiwanese LFP cathode-material maker Aleees has entered Tesla’s supply chain. Its capital increase of NT$280 million has been approved, and the company plans to build a new precursor plant in southern Taiwan with an annual capacity of 50,000 tons, aiming to begin shipments in 2027. Geopolitical risks are accelerating efforts to build a “non-China” battery supply chain.
Companies mentioned：Tesla（テスラ）
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Original水利署は、梅雨前線と南西気流の影響で全台の主要ダムに約3.9億トンの水が流入したと発表。曾文・烏山頭ダムの貯水量は1億380万トン、貯水率は20%に達した。一部の降雨はまだダムに完全に流入していないため、さらに貯水量は増える見込み。
Companies mentioned：水利署
A woman surnamed Wu in Kaohsiung broke a bone after missing a step and falling when she turned to look behind her after eating at a conveyor-belt sushi restaurant. She sought a million yuan in damages. After reviewing security camera footage, the Kaohsiung District Court found that Wu had been negligent and ruled against her.
Heavy rain caused a landslide and track damage on the Alishan Forest Railway main line, which remained suspended on the 12th as repair work was mobilized. Branch lines are operating normally.
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Companies mentioned：金管會
A doctor at 光田綜合醫院 warned that chronic leukemia often has few symptoms and is frequently discovered by chance during health checkups or treatment for other conditions. The doctor described a 60-year-old man diagnosed with leukemia through a blood test while being treated for pneumonia and stressed the importance of regular testing.
Companies mentioned：光田綜合醫院
Original台湾の衛生福利部は、医療美容クリニックにおける患者のプライバシー侵害（盗撮）に関連し、新たに宜蘭の光澤診所1施設を違反施設として公表しました。これにより、全台湾で罰則を受けた診療所は累計21施設となりました。
Companies mentioned：愛爾麗、光澤診所、聖宜診所
Taiwanese horror film “The Sadness” will be screened again at 大巨蛋秀泰影城 on June 19. A fan event will also be held.
Companies mentioned：大巨蛋秀泰影城、覺藝工作室
Chen Yung-hsing, nominated to head Taiwan’s Control Yuan, discussed the possibility of amending the Five-Power Constitution to establish a three-branch system and give the legislature investigative and impeachment powers. He said he would do his utmost to strengthen the Control Yuan’s functions until constitutional amendments are realized.
The Chiayi District Prosecutors Office and the Chiayi branch of the Association for the Rehabilitation of Offenders donated 4,000 rapid saliva drug test kits to the Chiayi City and County police departments to combat drug-impaired driving. Taiwan High Prosecutors Office Chief Prosecutor Chang Tou-hui said a nationwide crackdown on drug-impaired driving had been launched and etomidate would be upgraded to a Category 1 drug.
The “Above the Red Dirt” baseball exhibition, organized by Taitung County, was on display at Taipei’s Songshan Cultural and Creative Park for 16 days and attracted more than 20,000 visitors. It will move to the First Baseball Stadium at Taitung Baseball Village on July 3 as a lead-in event for the 2026 Taitung Expo.
The launch press conference for the 2026 President’s Cup mass sports events was held on the 11th. This year, the program is expanding to include street dance and 3x3 basketball competitions, with Sports Minister Li Yang hoping people of different generations will find a stage.
Chairman Chung Tsung-ming said demand for battery backup units (BBUs) from AI data centers is growing, and the company is actively expanding capacity. He expects performance in the second half to significantly surpass the first half, with next year set to be even better than this year. Shareholders approved a cash dividend of 11.5 yuan per share.
Bankers Association Chairman Dong Rui-bin said that amid high home prices, leasehold homes could be an option for retirement housing. He said the association would hold a seminar to discuss related lending services and advance housing justice.
Companies mentioned：兆豐金控、麗寶集團、合作金庫銀行
Original中華電信轉投資持股62%的感測器廠中華立鼎，預計6月17日以每股參考價120元登錄興櫃。今年前4月營收2.01億元，稅後淨利8035萬元，每股純益7.07元。該公司以不可見光感測技術為核心，在半導體檢測應用領域有重要突破。
Companies mentioned：中華電信
A Thai court sentenced 2 ethnic Uyghur Chinese men to death for their involvement in the 2015 bombing at Bangkok’s Erawan Shrine, which killed 20 people and injured more than 100. The proceedings lasted more than 10 years and included extensive witness examinations.
The Legislative Yuan’s Judiciary and Organic Laws and Statutes Committee discussed amendments to the Code of Criminal Procedure proposed by KMT lawmakers. After 2 hours of discussion, members failed to reach consensus on provisions to shorten detention periods, and further review will be scheduled.
During the land crab breeding season on Little Liuqiu, the Dapeng Bay National Scenic Area Administration will close part of Meiren Road at night until August 31 to protect egg-carrying female crabs. Volunteers protected 1,240 land crabs last year, but 204 have already been killed by vehicles this year.
Companies mentioned：交通部観光署大鵬湾国家風景区管理処、海洋委員会海洋保育署
The “Imperial Palace wallet,” whose sales were suspended last December due to overwhelming demand, will return in June through an online lottery. The announcement was made by 公益財団法人菊葉文化協会.
Companies mentioned：公益財団法人菊葉文化協会
STARLUX Airlines and 星巴克 announced a collaboration featuring 11 merchandise items themed around a 星巴克 Bearista bear in a STARLUX pilot uniform. The items will go on sale on June 17, with a Bearista bear figurine expected to launch in July.
Companies mentioned：星巴克、新加坡航空
The National Center of Photography and Images is presenting “Dark Image: Seeing the Unseen,” featuring a completely lightless “black box” experience in which visitors can explore photographic works through touch. The exhibition has 2 themes, “The Realm of the Gaze” and “The Sense of the Unseen,” and displays 76 works. It explores the relationship between people with visual impairments and photography and includes works by visually impaired creators.
Taiwan’s Executive Yuan condemned Chinese government vessels for “feigning law enforcement while really expanding their power” in waters off eastern Taiwan, and called on the international community to pay attention. Taiwan said it would deter such actions through concrete measures.
文化部駐英國代表處文化組 partnered with 戴芬娜基金會 to select artist Tsai Yu-ting from 106 applicants for an artist residency in London. Tsai will be in residence from June 22 to September 13, 2025, researching faith and collective consciousness in contemporary cities.
Companies mentioned：戴芬娜基金會、文化部駐英國代表處文化組
Hong Kong Customs seized 230,000 counterfeit and infringing items, including jerseys and shoes, ahead of the 2026 World Cup kickoff. The goods had an estimated market value of HK$156 million (about NT$646 million), and 6 people were arrested. Customs believes the goods were mainly intended for re-export to the Americas, not for the local market.
China canceled 2 important meetings with the EU at the last minute. The move is seen as retaliation for the EU’s trade restrictions on China, as trade frictions deepen.
Companies mentioned：華為（ファーウェイ）
Taiwan’s stock market fell 76.08 points on the 11th, while the three major institutional investors—foreign investors, investment trusts and securities dealers—recorded combined net sales of NT$35.391 billion. Foreign investors and mainland Chinese investors led the selling, with net sales of NT$35.779 billion.
嘉義縣農會 held a quality evaluation of locally produced longan honey, selecting 5 grand prize winners and 13 first prize winners. Award-winning honey fetched double the price, while grand prize-winning products could sell for 3 times the original price. The evaluation promotes a “safe, trustworthy, local” image to boost consumer confidence.
Companies mentioned：嘉義縣農會
Speed Tech Chairman Tsai Chen-lung, whose company is part of Apple’s supply chain, said its investments in new markets such as low-Earth-orbit satellites and gaming equipment are paying off, and forecast double-digit revenue growth this year. Although the company posted a loss in the first quarter due to inventory valuation and foreign exchange losses, it expects to return to profitability in the second quarter, with new product shipments driving operations in the second half.
Companies mentioned：Apple、Starlink、IGT (International Game Technology)
中華郵政 Chairman Wang Kuo-tsai visited Miaoli to offer condolences to the family of an outsourced driver who was killed, condemned the violence and called for the suspect to face severe punishment. The incident began when a man surnamed Liu, upset by noise from the post office’s cargo handling, attacked and killed a driver surnamed Yang.
Companies mentioned：中華郵政
Accelerating U.S. inflation put markets under pressure, but the Nikkei ended slightly higher, gaining 38 points on bargain buying. The TOPIX closed lower.
The 2026 Taiwan Expo in Europe will be held in Warsaw, Poland, for the first time, with a dedicated zone for drones and security. Deputy Economic Affairs Minister Jiang Wen-ru said more than a hundred companies will exhibit, and more than half of the participating companies are first-time exhibitors. Polish officials expressed hope that Taiwanese advanced industries, including semiconductors, would invest in Poland, and revealed that a Polish electric vehicle company would work with 鴻海.
Companies mentioned：鴻海、ElectroMobility Poland S.A. (EMP)