Far EasTone builds cross-industry dining ecosystem, targets 1 million users for Where to Eat app by year-end
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遠傳電信’s dining community platform “去哪吃” has nearly 200,000 registered users 2 months after launch and aims to reach 1 million by year-end. The company is partnering with restaurant businesses, 台新銀行 and the “500盤” food awards to offer features such as exclusive private-chef reservations, building a dining ecosystem and launching a new “expand services” growth curve under its 2026 “3 expansion strategies.”
“Iron Fist Education” prompts reflection on abusive complaints; Cheng Ying-yao says cases have declined since reforms
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Education Minister Cheng Ying-yao responded to reflection on abusive school complaints sparked by the Korean drama “Iron Fist Education,” saying that since reforms to school affairs committees, both the number of complaints and the proportion referred for investigation have fallen significantly. He expects relations among parents, teachers and students to become more harmonious.
Taiwan’s first hospital rebuilt under an unsafe-building renewal project opens Mennonite Hospital health management building
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Mennonite Hospital’s health management building opened in Hualien, becoming Taiwan’s first hospital rebuilt under an unsafe-building renewal project. The building cost more than NT$800 million and combines services including health checkups, rehabilitation and a postpartum care center. The old buildings are expected to be demolished by year-end to make way for a modern comprehensive medical building, with total costs of about NT$3 billion.
Judge Hou Ting-chang nominated for Control Yuan member; legal community says he follows evidence, not opposed to death penalty
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President Lai Ching-te nominated Taiwan High Court Judge Hou Ting-chang to serve as a Control Yuan member. Hou has presided over 3 cases, including the Tom Bear knife attack murder case, and some have described him as a judge who does not impose the death penalty. Legal professionals say he reduced sentences in accordance with the principle of evidence-based rulings and is not opposed to the death penalty.
Foreign workers building U.S. consulate in Milan paid less than 2 euros an hour, in alleged exploitation
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Caddell Construction, the contractor for the new U.S. Consulate in Milan, Italy, is accused of exploiting foreign workers. The company allegedly promised an annual salary of 25,000 euros, but workers were actually paid less than 2 euros an hour. Italian prosecutors have opened an investigation and arrested 2 managers.
Peru presidential election remains tight, with Keiko Fujimori leading her leftist rival by 651 votes
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Peru’s presidential election vote count is deadlocked, with right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori narrowly leading her left-wing rival Sánchez by 651 votes. The election is seen as the latest battleground in the contest between left- and right-wing forces in Latin America, and the result will affect Peru’s relations with the United States and countries in the region.
4 bus routes launched for the opening of the Danjiang Bridge; explore Tamsui and Bali for 49 yuan
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After the Danjiang Bridge opened, New Taipei City launched 4 new bus routes, including an airport express, a Banqiao express and a sightseeing bus. A 49-yuan one-day pass for the sightseeing bus allows unlimited rides to attractions in Tamsui and Bali, improving regional transport convenience.
The Presidential Office announced its nominees for Control Yuan members, nominating Chen Yongxing as president of the Control Yuan, Wang Rongzhang as vice president, and Liao Wanru and 27 others as members. The Kuomintang and Taiwan People’s Party criticized the Democratic Progressive Party for previously calling for the Control Yuan’s abolition but now nominating its members, saying its position was contradictory. The DPP praised Chen Yongxing as a candidate who rises above party politics.
Mexico to host 13 World Cup matches; U.S. Embassy urges travelers to check travel advisories
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The U.S. Embassy in Mexico urged travelers heading to the 2026 World Cup to check the U.S. State Department’s separate travel advisories for each state, citing wide variations in security risks across Mexico. Mexico will host 13 matches in Monterrey, Guadalajara and Mexico City, with some areas rated “Do Not Travel” or “Exercise Increased Caution.”
10 billion-yuan subsidies are exaggerated advertising, Beijing market regulator summons 5 major e-commerce platforms
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Beijing’s Market Supervision Administration summoned 5 major e-commerce platforms (Taobao, 京東, 拼多多, 抖音, 小紅書) and demanded they rectify exaggerated advertising such as “10 billion-yuan subsidies” and opaque promotional rules. It urged them to curb excessive price competition (involution) and shift their focus toward innovation and service.
Care worker sexually assaulted and molested the wife and daughter of a paralyzed patient; sentenced to 8 years and 10 months at first trial
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A male long-term care worker in Kaohsiung repeatedly sexually assaulted and molested family members of an elderly man who was bedridden after a stroke and under his care. The Kaohsiung District Court sentenced him to 8 years and 10 months in prison.
Masayasu Wakabayashi’s novel Seiten shortlisted for Naoki Prize, a first for a comedian
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Comedian Masayasu Wakabayashi’s first full-length novel, Seiten, has been shortlisted for the 175th Naoki Prize, making him the first comedian to receive a nomination for the award. Set against the backdrop of an American football team in 1999, the novel incorporates personal experiences and has sold more than 290,000 copies.
At net-zero forum in Germany, Liu Heran says New Taipei’s 30% emissions-cut target for 2030 remains unchanged
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New Taipei City Deputy Mayor Liu Heran stressed at the Bold Cities Forum in Bonn, Germany, that the city would stick to its target of cutting emissions by 30% by 2030. He also shared its local governance experience, winning international recognition and strengthening confidence in Taiwan’s ability to meet its NDC.
Anunoby tips in a rebound; Knicks coach calls it the most iconic play in team history
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ニューヨーク・ニックス erased a 29-point deficit and won Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Anunoby’s putback in the closing moments. It was hailed as the greatest play in team history and put the team on the brink of a title for the first time since 1973.
Dalong Market review report provided at the last minute; Taipei council committee freezes budget
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Taipei City Council froze the Department of Economic Development’s budget after the Department of Market Administration failed to adequately provide a review report on Dalong Market, with the document deemed overly brief. Councilors called for a clear market positioning to attract young people.
Accton: Guishan plant to ramp up production in Q3; Nanliao, U.S. and Singapore plants to begin mass production next year
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Accton announced plans to expand production capacity at home and abroad. The Guishan plant is expected to ramp up output in the 3rd quarter, while the Nanliao, U.S. and Singapore plants are scheduled to begin mass production next year, reflecting rising demand from data centers and AI.
Peanut prices fall; Cho Jung-tai: Joint inspections launched to investigate deliberate suppression of purchase prices
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Following a drop in peanut prices in Taiwan, Premier Cho Jung-tai instructed the Ministry of Agriculture, the Fair Trade Commission and the Ministry of Justice to conduct joint inspections at production sites. The policy is to crack down on buyers forcing down prices and protect farmers’ rights. Authorities are also on alert for price manipulation through false information.
World Cup set to begin; Hattori Tenjingu in Osaka holds prayer ceremony for victory
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A prayer ceremony for the Japan national team’s victory at the 2026 World Cup was held at Hattori Tenjingu in Toyonaka, Osaka Prefecture, with many soccer fans taking part.
Kaohsiung Hakka Children’s Choir visits Japan for exchange; lion dance troupes from both regions perform together
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The Kaohsiung Hakka Children’s Choir visited Tokyo for a cultural exchange with local schools, performing Hakka-language songs and lion dances and taking part in classroom activities. The event fostered interaction between young people in Taiwan and Japan and demonstrated the value of cultural diplomacy.
Armenian prime minister wins despite Russian pressure; Trump praises him in a post
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Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan won the election despite pressure from Russia, drawing praise from U.S. President Trump. The result made clear that the country would continue its course of closer ties with Europe.
Hualien’s Xiulin and Wanrong townships to issue 3,000 and 5,000 in stimulus payments, benefiting 23,000 people
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In response to earthquake and barrier lake damage, Xiulin and Wanrong townships in Hualien County will distribute stimulus payments of 3,000 and 5,000 per person in August and September, respectively. About 23,000 people are expected to benefit. A total of 7 townships and towns across the county have announced stimulus payments.
June electronics and financial futures in Taipei both fall, with electronics futures down 21.65 points and financial futures down 2 points, while both maintain premiums over spot prices.
June Taiwan stock index futures fell 126 points to close at 43,241 points, a premium of 91.54 points over the spot market. The Taipei stock market ended down 76.08 points at 43,149.46, with trading value of NT$1.257975 trillion.
50 days until new high-speed rail train rolls off the production line; Japanese company conducts full-train system integration tests
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Taiwan High Speed Rail said there are 50 days to go before its first next-generation N700ST train rolls off the production line. The 2nd unit has been transported from Aichi Prefecture, Japan, to Kasado Island in Yamaguchi Prefecture, where it will be joined with the other units for full-train system integration testing. The first new train is expected to roll off the production line in late July and be shipped to Taiwan in mid-August, with all trains entering service by the end of 2028.
Harvest festival season approaches; health ministry and Indigenous affairs council urge vaccinations and screenings
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The Ministry of Health and Welfare and the Council of Indigenous Peoples announced plans to offer free vaccinations and cancer screenings in 55 Indigenous townships during harvest festival events in late June. The aim is to improve health care for Indigenous people and narrow the gap in life expectancy with the national average.
The Taipei stock market closed down 76.08 points today, a drop of 0.18%, at 43,149.46, with trading value of NT$1.257975 trillion. Among the eight major sectors, food and financial stocks rose, while most other sectors fell.
Hu Wei Third Public Market to be redeveloped as part of a network of nearby historic sites
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The Hu Wei Third Public Retail Market in Hu Wei Township, Yunlin County, which has a history of nearly 70 years, is being redeveloped due to its age. It will be rebuilt as the three-story Hu Wei West Market food plaza, linking nearby historical and cultural resources to create a tourism and commercial destination.