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One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 119 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 78 items from 1 source.
One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.
Broadcast and streaming details, along with additional cast members, have been announced for the TV anime “The Abandoned Saint’s Journey to Another World for Gourmet Meals.” It will begin rolling out from July 6.
Companies mentioned：カドカワ、ランティス
Recruit announced the companies honored in “SUUMO AWARD 2026, Chosen by Buyers” and held an awards ceremony. It aims to improve quality across the industry and help realize a sustainable society.
Companies mentioned：株式会社リクルート、三井不動産レジデンシャル、中央日本土地建物、日鉄興和不動産
The 1st anniversary concert by girl group “Toi Toi Toi” will air for free on ABEMA. The show will mark Tina Hoshino’s return to the stage.
Companies mentioned：ABEMA、アソビシステム
ABEMA will livestream Japan’s largest-scale music awards, MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026, for free for 11 hours. Original programming and high-profile guests will cover the music celebration.
Companies mentioned：ABEMA
Original『ヒックとドラゴン 2』シネオケ日本初開催を記念し、キョードー東京が作曲家ジョン・パウエル直筆サイン入りスコアなどが当たるSNSキャンペーンを実施。
Companies mentioned：キョードー東京、DreamWorks Animation LLC
“Dot Abyss,” the first title from new label “Kumasan Black,” has been released, and a joint campaign featuring 5 related titles is underway.
Companies mentioned：合同会社EXNOA（DMM GAMES）
A new chapter, “The Wailing Firmament,” has been added to the IF story in “Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion Lost Stories.” A commemorative campaign and featured scout are also underway.
Companies mentioned：合同会社EXNOA、株式会社f4samurai
A collaboration POP-UP STORE for “Neighborhood Story” and Sanrio will be held in 4 cities. A diverse range of exclusive merchandise, including plush toys and apparel, will be on sale.
Companies mentioned：株式会社サンリオ、株式会社ムービック
The 2nd lineup of merchandise available at the Afternoon 40th Anniversary Exhibition has been revealed. Goods featuring beautiful illustrations from “Land of the Lustrous,” “Medalist” and other works will be available.
Kaneka has launched “KANEKA OLED CRAFTS,” a new interior lighting series using its organic EL lighting, “KANEKA OLED.” Designed by Tadashi Hoshina, the premium lighting has drawn attention for combining craftsmanship with the beauty of traditional arts.
Companies mentioned：株式会社アルフレックスジャパン、株式会社C.O.D.
Oasis welcomed the support of proxy advisory firms ISS and グラス・ルイス for opposing the reappointment and removal of KADOKAWA CEO Tsuyoshi Natsuno, and called on shareholders to support a change in management.
Companies mentioned：株式会社KADOKAWA、インスティテューショナル・シェアホルダー・サービシーズ、グラス・ルイス
“YUICHI TOYAMA.” will hold a POPUP STORE at 伊勢丹新宿店, with limited-edition colors and its prestige line going on sale ahead of general release.
Companies mentioned：伊勢丹新宿店、株式会社アトリエサンク
Originalルイ・ヴィトンが新スーツケース「ホライゾン・アルミニウム」を6月12日発売。チェイス・インフィニティが愛用。
Companies mentioned：ルイ・ヴィトン
Noble LLC has championed the importance of eyebrows in men’s grooming and undergone a rebrand. It has launched a special trial campaign for HBL, its eyebrow beauty technique.
“Ash Arms -Ashes Front-” will launch the second half of its collaboration event with “AI-deal-Rays [General Edition]” on June 11, 2026. A new character, “Type-ZR7 Lily,” and limited-edition skins will appear. Players can obtain the reward character “Type-R5D2 Accurate” by collecting the limited item “Crystal Oscillator.”
Kinokuniya will launch a new “Ham Katsu Sandwich” in its popular katsu sandwich series on Monday, June 15. It features a ham cutlet about 10 mm thick and a special sauce, and will be available for a limited time. The revamped “Chicken Katsu Sandwich” is also on sale to favorable reviews.
Blue Sky Laundry will open 4 new stores in June 2026, expanding to 411 locations nationwide. As part of its community contributions, it is promoting disaster-response facilities and the reuse of children’s clothing.
Parkour Japan Co., Ltd. won the Judges’ Special Award at the SFUG CUP 2026, hosted by Salesforce. It was recognized for presenting practical tips to improve the quality of conversations with AI agents.
Companies mentioned：株式会社セールスフォース・ジャパン、株式会社CROSS TOKYO、株式会社craco
Takanashi Milk Products will launch the packaging-renewed “Daily MCT Yogurt” on March 31, 2026, targeting health-conscious consumers with claims about MCT’s effects on body fat and waist circumference.
A military Mi-17 helicopter crashed in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, killing all 22 crew members. A technical failure is believed to have caused the crash, and an investigation is underway. Regional tensions also form part of the backdrop.
Chinese authorities warned 7 railway ticket sales platforms, including 携程 and 美団, over misleading promotions for “waitlist ticket-buying assistance” and “paid seat selection.” Concerns include misleading consumers and undermining fairness in the system.
Companies mentioned：携程、美団、同程、去哪兒、飛豬、智行火車票、高鐵管家
Taiwan’s men’s recurve archery team defeated Mexico to win bronze at the Antalya World Cup. The strong performances of the 3 archers, Tang Chih-chun, Cheng Hsiang-hui and Lin Tzu-hsiang, have raised expectations for the Nagoya Asian Games.
The 2026 Taipei Arts Festival will be held in September. B.Dance will present “Mass Dance,” a new work challenging stereotypes about group dance and bringing together 22 years of creative work. The festival will also gather international artists to explore identity and memory.
Companies mentioned：台北表演藝術中心、中國信託文教基金會、創作社劇團
Original兆豐金董事長董瑞斌表示，美國雖有通膨壓力，但依現行政策框架無需升息。同時建議發展地上權住宅作為高房價下的退休居住方案，並分享兆豐銀貸款實務。
Companies mentioned：兆豐金、海沃創意行銷、巨秉不動產估價師聯合事務所
The small vessel North-South Star 2 has come under scrutiny over its ability to handle rough seas on the Nangan-Dongyin route in Lienchiang County. The Dongyin Township Representatives Council called for a review of operating standards, amid concerns about passenger discomfort and harm to tourism.
The Taiwan Design Research Institute is joining the Taiwan Cultural Expo at the Tokyo home and lifestyle design show to promote the internationalization of 3 Taiwanese brands. It also signed an MOU with the organizer to strengthen cooperation between Taiwan and Japan’s design industries, a move with important strategic significance.
Companies mentioned：法蘭克福展覽（日本）有限公司、100percent
A newly established Iranian agency announced the complete closure of the Strait of Hormuz, citing aggressive U.S. military actions. The move could have a major impact on global energy supplies and is raising international tensions.
Companies mentioned：イラン波斯湾海峡管理局、イラン革命防衛隊、IRIB、メフル通信社
Original台湾の警政署が毒駕取り締まりの強化と警察装備の全面的アップグレードを発表。防弾チョッキの予算を1.2万円から5万円以上に引き上げ、国会承認後に導入する。
Cecilia Choi’s short film “The Wife You Never Knew” has been selected for the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival in South Korea. In the film, she wears lingerie under a transparent raincoat while handling a corpse, saying it felt frightening rather than sexy. The selection marks an important milestone for an original Hong Kong story reaching an international audience.
Heavy rains in Taiwan since the 8th have caused NT$5.74 million in agricultural losses. First-season rice was hit particularly hard, with Pingtung County suffering the largest losses. The damage represents a short-term blow to the agricultural economy.
New Taipei City launched an integrity platform for the Keelung MRT project, the Control Yuan’s 100th such case nationwide. The initiative aims to ensure transparency and security for the major construction project worth NT$69.689 billion.
Companies mentioned：台湾電力公司、台鐵公司、台湾透明組織協会
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U.S.-China-Taiwan relations are in focus after the Xi-Trump meeting. Mainland Affairs Council Deputy Minister Shen Yu-chung said China, not Taiwan, is the party truly changing the status quo. Taiwan continues to maintain the status quo and should strengthen its self-defense capabilities.
Taiwanese visitors are the largest group of foreign guests at 46 of Hoshino Resorts’ 60 hotels in Japan, underscoring the importance of the Taiwan market. The group plans to introduce special offers to strengthen its presence.
Companies mentioned：可樂旅遊、Klook
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Companies mentioned：微風廣場實業
Market jitters over Middle East tensions and rising U.S. CPI sent Taiwan stocks sharply lower. But foreign currency sales by exporters helped the Taiwan dollar rebound, closing at NT$31.631 and ending a 5-session losing streak. Foreign investment flows and supply and demand from exporters were the main drivers of the currency market.
Companies mentioned：元太
A former aide to New Taipei City councilor Cho Kuan-ting allegedly altered a sign belonging to fellow party member Liao Yi-kun using AI and circulated an image falsely suggesting he was “traveling in Spain.” The former aide was indicted under the Personal Data Protection Act and on defamation charges.
Foreign investors were net sellers of more than 473.1 billion yen in Taiwanese stocks for 6 consecutive trading sessions. They mainly reduced their holdings of AI-related active ETFs while increasing purchases of defensive stocks such as 聯電.
Companies mentioned：統一升級50、元大台灣50、聯電、台積電、台達電、聯發科、遠東新、中鋼、國巨、富邦金、廣達、群創、陽明、第一金、永豐金、台灣大、彰銀
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te nominated Chen Yung-hsing as president and Wang Jung-chang as vice president of the Control Yuan for its 7th term, and announced 27 nominees for Control Yuan membership. Legislative Yuan approval is required, with hopes that the government’s oversight function will be strengthened.
New Taipei City’s private Kuo Pao Home Economics and Commercial High School plans to stop admissions in the 116th academic year and transition to a new model due to declining birth rates. Its high school baseball team will move to Sanchong High School. Alumnus Wang Wei-chen said the spirit would remain unchanged, while Tsai Ming-tang will continue supporting the team’s development. The move has important implications for Taiwan’s high school baseball system.
Cheng Hao-chun of the CTBC Brothers was sent down to the minors after muscle tightness compressed a nerve. His condition is not serious; he is receiving treatment and being monitored daily as he recovers, with a return to the major-league team awaited.
A resident of social housing in Taichung discovered that a neighbor had allegedly installed the door peephole facing inward to spy on them. Prosecutors have begun an investigation, and the city government is helping relocate the victim and barring the alleged offender from applying for social housing for 3 years. The incident highlights concerns over residential safety.
A photo of KMT chair Cheng Li-wun with Chinese Communist Party united front officials during her U.S. visit has sparked controversy. Mainland Affairs Council Deputy Minister Liang Wen-chieh said Chinese Communist influence has penetrated U.S. overseas Chinese communities and would be treated as a significant warning sign.
Heavy rains in June caused agricultural damage in Pingtung County, Taiwan, with losses totaling NT$2.927 million. Watermelons were particularly hard hit, and the county has applied to the Ministry of Agriculture for cash assistance.
Nantou County will require diesel vehicles at least 2 years from their date of manufacture to pass an exhaust inspection before entering the Sun Moon Lake air quality maintenance zone, effective July 1, 2024. An AI system will automatically detect violators. The measure aims to improve the environment.
Former WBC lightweight world champion Guts Ishimatsu has died at 76. Known for his “phantom right hand,” he left a legend in boxing and show business, with an influence that extended into popular culture.
Companies mentioned：NHK、日刊スポーツ、中央通信社
President Lai attended the Police Day ceremony, stressing zero tolerance for drug-impaired driving and an all-out effort to combat drug crimes. He posthumously awarded police officer Chen Chien-wen the Model Police Officer Award and announced improvements to police equipment and compensation.
Around 80% of people in Malaysia spend their entire salaries on living expenses, becoming “moonlight clan” paycheck-to-paycheck earners. Prices are rising faster than wages, and side jobs are helping support many households. Rising living costs in urban areas are putting pressure on family budgets.
Companies mentioned：New Straits Times、Bank Muamalat、Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM)
A construction site manager was swept away in his vehicle when Mataian Creek in Hualien County rose, but was rescued 16 hours later by a 28-person rescue team. The county honored those involved, highlighting the importance of community cooperation.
Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan reviewed amendments to 3 student loan-related laws, but the ruling and opposition parties disagreed. The Democratic Progressive Party argued for flexibility, while the Kuomintang called for the measure to be enshrined in law. They failed to reach agreement, and the provision was sent for cross-party negotiations.
2 Chinese government vessels entered the waters prohibited to them around Taiwan-controlled Taiping Island for the first time, remaining there for 15 minutes. Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration strongly condemned the move as an escalation of gray-zone harassment that challenges the international order.
Marking the 20th anniversary of the introduction of HPV vaccines, doctors in Taiwan stressed the importance of vaccination and screening for both men and women. From September 2025, junior high school boys will also be eligible for publicly funded vaccination, with prevention across the whole family a key focus.
After receiving a report from a parent that a song commemorating the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese Communist Party was being taught at a public kindergarten in Taipei, the Mainland Affairs Council asked the Taipei City Education Department to investigate.
Taiwan's Ministry of Agriculture announced plans to add 3 new performance guarantee options—guarantees from financial institutions, funds held by electronic payment institutions, and joint guarantees from businesses in the same industry—in response to difficulties obtaining banks' cooperation with trust arrangements for advance payments for dog and cat grooming services.
The Mainland Affairs Council barred local governments from attending the Straits Forum. Legislator Chen Yu-jen criticized the move as restricting cross-strait exchanges and said, “We can also win them over.” MAC Deputy Minister Liang Wen-chieh responded by asking Chen to show the results of her efforts. Taitung County Magistrate Jao Ching-ling, unable to attend because of the ban, questioned whether the government was leaving farmers to fend for themselves.
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te sent a video message to the 2026 annual meeting of the Japan-Taiwan Parliamentarians' Consultative Council, thanking it for its consistent support for Taiwan and calling for cooperation to realize a free and open Indo-Pacific.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is about to kick off, and a Japanese African gray parrot named “Olivia” has predicted that Japan will advance with 3 straight wins in the group stage. The parrot has had an overall prediction accuracy rate of 53.6% in international sporting events, but its accuracy for men's World Cups has been only 9%.
Companies mentioned：那須どうぶつ王国
Acting chair of South Korea's National Election Commission Wi Cheol-hwan apologized over a ballot shortage during local elections in Seoul's Songpa District. He said about 42,000 ballots remained available across the district, but they were not properly distributed among polling stations, disrupting voting in what he called a serious mistake.
Taiwan's Ministry of Finance released housing-related tax revenue figures for the first 5 months. Amid a decline in large tax cases, land value increment tax revenue fell 8.9% year on year, deed tax revenue rose 6.9%, and individual house and land transactions income tax revenue fell 7.6%. Taipei was the only one of the 六 special municipalities to post year-on-year increases in both land value increment tax and house and land transactions income tax.
麥考瑞大學 in Sydney, Australia, held a screening and discussion of the film “Between Generations,” showcasing the results of artistic exchanges between Indigenous peoples in Taiwan and Australia. The event was funded by Taiwan's Ministry of Education and co-organized by the Education Division of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Australia and 麥考瑞大學. Scholars and artists attended, witnessing cross-border cultural collaboration.
Companies mentioned：麥考瑞大學、昆士蘭科技大學、國立台北教育大學、國立台灣師範大學
The Taipei Veterans General Hospital union accused Taipei and Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospitals of illegally withholding overtime pay for years and said it would protest outside Taipei Veterans General Hospital tomorrow. Hospital President Chen Wei-ming said the hospital had proactively recalculated and paid 5 years of overtime pay, but the process would take time because thousands of employees were involved. He stressed that payments would be based on actual overtime records to ensure fairness.
Companies mentioned：台北榮民總醫院、高雄榮民總醫院、退輔會
Original台湾財政部は5月の証券取引税（証交税）実徴収額が704億元に達し、単月過去最高を更新したと発表。前年同月比2.9倍の増加で、22年ぶりの高い伸び率。AIブームと国際株高を背景に、台湾株式市場の活況が税収を押し上げた。
Originalアルゼンチン代表のリオネル・メッシが、6度目のワールドカップ出場を控え、アイスランドとの親善試合後に、元バルセロナのチームメイト、エイドゥル・グジョンセンの息子であるダニエル・グジョンセンと対戦したエピソードが話題となっている。
Companies mentioned：バルセロナ、マルメFF
Tensions over Iran and rising expectations of a U.S. rate hike led most Asian stock markets to close lower. Hong Kong, Shanghai and Taipei fell, while Tokyo and Seoul posted modest gains. Markets are watching the Federal Reserve's policy meeting next week.
Companies mentioned：盛寶銀行 (Saxo Bank)、聯邦準備理事會 (Fed)
Original台灣男子羽球雙打新組合「寬廣組合」陳政寬與劉廣珩，在BWF超級500的澳洲羽球公開賽16強賽中，以2比1逆轉擊敗馬來西亞組合，成功晉級8強，創下兩人合作以來的最佳成績。
Companies mentioned：世界羽球總會（BWF）
Legislative Yuan Speaker Han Kuo-yu chaired talks on a draft amendment to the election and recall law concerning whether people given suspended sentences may run for office. The Democratic Progressive Party caucus questioned whether it was a “Ko Hung-an clause” tailored for Ko Hung-an, while the Taiwan People's Party caucus denied the charge. After nearly 1 hour without reaching a consensus, Han said the matter would proceed according to regulations.
Cleanroom contractor 漢唐 and semiconductor equipment maker 辛耘 have strong order momentum. 漢唐 has NT$193.937 billion in orders on hand, while some of 辛耘's order outlook extends to 2028, pointing to continued robust demand for semiconductor plant construction.
Companies mentioned：漢唐、辛耘
Taiwan's Central Weather Administration said a front and strong southwesterly winds are expected to bring heavy rain on the 14th and 15th, with localized downpours and torrential rain possible, especially in central and southern Taiwan. The weather is forecast to be relatively stable during the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, from the 19th to the 21st.
Several childcare groups in Taiwan called for a strict crackdown on illegal childcare. Health and Welfare Minister Shih Chung-liang said police could assist if inspectors were obstructed and that apartment management could not refuse inspections. He also urged parents to check in advance whether childcare providers are legally registered.
Vancouver, Canada, one of the host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, was ranked 1st among all 16 cities for fan experience. The city will host 7 matches, with a large fan zone and festival organized by the Latino community.
Companies mentioned：Action Network
The Hsinchu County Government Cultural Affairs Bureau held a flag presentation for Caoyutian Dance Theater on June 11. The troupe will represent Taiwan at the “Taiwan Season” of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in the UK in August 2026, performing “Intimate Near Earth,” a co-production between Taiwan and France.
China launched a “special maritime traffic law enforcement operation” in waters off Taiwan's east coast, citing talks between Japan and the Philippines on their exclusive economic zones as a pretext. MAC Deputy Minister Liang Wen-chieh said the Chinese Communist Party was steadily pressuring Taiwan, turning what had been a hidden concern into an “open concern.” He said Beijing's intent to eliminate the Republic of China would not change and Taiwan must respond calmly.
Companies mentioned：中央社、中國國務院台灣事務辦公室、中央電視台
Grab's acquisition of foodpanda's Taiwan business has drawn concern from scholars and legislators. They urged the Fair Trade Commission, in its review, to assess not only shareholding ratios but also the access multinational companies have to Taiwanese users' data and their ties with Chinese companies, in order to safeguard national security.
Companies mentioned：Grab、foodpanda、華為、阿里雲、Delivery Hero
Results have been released for the 115 academic year's special admissions selection for specialized vocational programs at senior high schools. A total of 5384 students were admitted, for an acceptance rate of 56.51%, slightly higher than last year. Successful applicants must complete registration by June 12.
Original橋頭地檢署澄清，網路流傳「印度空運100公斤毒品到高雄，主嫌20萬交保」為假訊息。檢方說明該案查獲100公斤依托咪酯，潘姓被告聲押遭駁回，鄭姓主嫌因另案執行觀察勒戒，無聲押必要，呼籲勿轉傳未經查證訊息。
Companies mentioned：橋頭地檢署、橋頭地方法院、矯正署高雄戒治所
India's Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways announced that a merchant ship was attacked by U.S. forces off Oman, killing 3 Indian crew members. The Indian government summoned a senior U.S. official to lodge a protest.
Original新北市政府與長榮航空合作舉辦「2026新北天際影展」，精選10部紀錄片於機上娛樂系統播放，首波3部作品於5月上架，藉此將台灣紀錄片推向國際。
Companies mentioned：長榮航空
Changhua County’s Huatan Township Chief Gu Shengmin was impeached by the 監察院 for abusing his authority to dismiss sanitation workers and using public resources to help a private party remove waste. The township office said the impeachment was unfair and has appealed the relevant ruling.
Companies mentioned：花壇鄉公所、監察院、懲戒法院、台灣彰化地方法院
The Democratic Progressive Party has nominated Zhubei Mayor Cheng Chao-fang to run for Hsinchu County magistrate. Cheng said support from centrist voters and young people would be key to the race, and stressed that he would use his experience in “changing Zhubei” to bring change to Hsinchu County.
Companies mentioned：民主進步黨、中國國民黨
A scholar said the fatality rate for motorcycle left-turn crashes is more than 2 times that for right-turn crashes, and recommended road classification, speed management and protected left-turn signal phases. The Ministry of Transportation and Communications announced “Measures to Improve Motorcycle Left-Turn Safety.”
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President Tsai Ing-wen ordered the posthumous promotion of the 2 lieutenant colonels killed in the crash of a Taiwan Air Force T-34C trainer to the rank of Air Force colonel. The order was dated June 2 and followed an accident during training at the Gangshan Air Base in Kaohsiung.
The new Solomon Islands government announced it could not disclose the contents of a security pact signed with China in 2022 because it contains a confidentiality clause. The pact has raised concerns in the United States and Australia. The new prime minister sought to make it public but faces legal constraints.
The first cohort of 491 students graduated from the New-Style Professional Talent Development Program (新型專班), promoted by Taiwan’s Ministry of Education, and will take jobs at 107 partner companies. Graduate representative Tsai Yueh-ju, who is from Indonesia, said with humor that she had gained 10 kilograms while living in Taiwan.
Companies mentioned：日月光半導体
Taichung City police received a report on the 11th that a 21-year-old man surnamed Chen was asleep in a car stopped at an intersection in Xitun District. After breaking a window, officers found him disoriented; an initial saliva test was positive for amphetamine and ketamine. Drug-laced coffee packets were also found in the car. The case was referred to the Taichung District Prosecutors Office for investigation on drug and public danger charges.
Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) banned central and local government officials and public officeholders from attending the Straits Forum in Xiamen, Fujian Province, China. The Kuomintang criticized the move as putting politics first and ignoring people’s livelihoods, saying it deprives local leaders of opportunities for economic exchange.
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Companies mentioned：台灣證券交易所、三商投控
Fu Cha (Li Yanhe), editor-in-chief of 八旗文化, remains barred from leaving China and cannot return to Taiwan after completing his prison sentence in China for “inciting state secession.” He was still subject to an “additional punishment.” MAC Deputy Minister Liang Wen-chieh said the government was informed about the case but would not comment publicly out of respect for the family’s wishes. He also criticized the lack of freedom of publication and speech under Chinese Communist Party rule.
Companies mentioned：八旗文化
A 65-year-old woman’s hearing loss was caused by chronic middle-ear infection and improved after endoscopic ear surgery. A doctor explained the types, symptoms and treatment options for chronic middle-ear infection and compared the advantages and disadvantages of traditional and endoscopic surgery.
Companies mentioned：衛生福利部台南病院
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Companies mentioned：BWF（世界バドミントン連盟）
GaAs epitaxy maker Globalwafers announced plans to purchase land within a NT$600 million budget and launch a new factory project as part of its long-term development strategy. The move aims to address a capacity shortfall caused by surging demand for optical communications from AI data centers.
Companies mentioned：輝達（NVIDIA）
The Hualien County Government school lunch procurement scandal continues to widen, with Deputy County Magistrate Yen Hsin-chang and Acting Secretary-General Jao Chung taken in for questioning. Investigators found that senior officials may have been involved in a 2023 procurement case with a total budget of NT$270 million, which allegedly involved removing quality requirements so unqualified vendors could bid.
SEMI reported that global semiconductor manufacturing equipment sales reached US$36.55 billion in the first quarter of 2026, a record for a single quarter, up 1% quarter on quarter and 14% year on year. Investment in advanced manufacturing and packaging remained steady, with AI-related investment the main driver. China, South Korea and Taiwan were the 3 largest markets.
The Democratic Progressive Party criticized opposition parties in the Legislative Yuan, the Kuomintang and Taiwan People’s Party, for delaying review of this year’s central government budget for 286 days, warning this could lead to the absurd situation of reviewing this year’s and next year’s budgets at the same time. Spokesperson Lin Chu-yin singled out KMT convener Lo Ting-wei for failing to review the budget while scheduling controversial bills for review. She also said the KMT and TPP had jointly blocked defense, foreign affairs and flood-control budgets, and called for the review to be completed as soon as possible.
The 39th Taiwan-South Korea Tourism Exchange Meeting opened in Kenting, with nearly 200 representatives from government, industry and academia attending. The sides set a target of 2 million visits in each direction, or 4 million in total, and discussed sustainable tourism and regional travel cooperation.
Companies mentioned：韓國旅行業協會（KATA）
Central News Agency’s specialized Southeast Asian finance and economy news website published a roundup on June 11, 2026, of economic news from 9 countries: Vietnam, Laos, Singapore, the Philippines, Myanmar, Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia and Indonesia. Topics ranged from energy security and semiconductor investment to trade tensions and economic outlooks.
Companies mentioned：応用材料（Applied Materials）、CIMB Bank Berhad、中国中信銀行、世界銀行
Taipei District Prosecutors Office Chief Prosecutor Wang Chun-li led a delegation to the Taipei City Investigation Division for an election probe meeting. He stressed the need to coordinate resources and gather intelligence, with particular attention to 3 major challenges: foreign interference in elections, misinformation and systematic vote-buying, in order to safeguard electoral fairness.