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A female cleaning crew chief surnamed Tsao with the 屏東縣來義鄉公所 allegedly struck a cyclist on the evening of the 11th and fled the scene, resulting in the cyclist’s death. Police found no evidence of drunk or drug-impaired driving and are investigating the case on suspicion of hit-and-run.
Companies mentioned：屏東縣來義鄉公所、屏東縣警察局內埔分局
The 2026 World Cup has sparked a wave of AI predictions. AI systems in Europe and the United States mostly favor Spain and France, while Chinese AI favors Argentina. The University of Munich is also using the event to test AI’s decision-making abilities when handling dynamic information.
Companies mentioned：OpenAI、美國銀行 (Bank of America)、微軟 (Microsoft)、Tom's Guide、Google (谷歌)、Decrypt、Anthropic、德國慕尼黑大學 (LMU)
國泰人壽 announced its new board and supervisor lineup, including Tsai Hong-tu’s younger son, Tsai Tsung-hsien. Some incumbent directors and independent directors are stepping down, reducing the number of independent director seats to 2.
Companies mentioned：國泰人壽、國泰金控、勤業眾信聯合會計師事務所、政治大學、台灣金融服務業聯合總會、國泰投信、中央社
Taiwan’s Liang En-shuo and Japan’s Shuko Aoyama advanced through the semifinals at the Libéma Open to reach the women’s doubles final. Liang is one win away from her first WTA Tour title.
Original領航猿在PLG冠軍賽第4戰以84比77擊敗勇士，系列賽扳成2平。外籍生丁恩迪與本土球員盧峻翔聯手發威成為致勝關鍵。
Companies mentioned：桃園璞園領航猿、台北富邦勇士、P.LEAGUE+
U.S. President Trump publicly denied the terms of a U.S.-Iran deal reported by Iranian state media, saying they had nothing to do with the written agreement. In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, he said Iran’s account and claims that a deal had been reached were both untrue.
Companies mentioned：Truth Social
Data released by 中國人民銀行 show that aggregate social financing grew at a record-low pace in the first 5 months, while mortgage growth plunged. The trend reflects the cautious approach of households and businesses, which would rather save and repay debts than invest amid weak domestic demand and sluggish consumption.
Companies mentioned：中國人民銀行
Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim met with an IFLRY delegation, calling on democracies worldwide to unite against the threat of authoritarianism. She also outlined Taiwan’s efforts and resolve to build whole-of-society defense resilience.
Companies mentioned：國際自由青年聯盟、國際自由聯盟、弗里德里希諾曼自由基金會、亞洲自由民主聯盟、國家安全會議、外交部
Original民進黨蘇巧慧與沈伯洋合體倡議雙北政策串聯共好。國民黨李四川則提區段徵收與建廠房政策，並規劃AI科技廊帶以留住新北產業。
Companies mentioned：民進黨、國民黨、新北市商業會、南港軟體園區、內湖科技園區、北士科
Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim met with a delegation from 法國國民議會 and thanked France for supporting freedom of navigation in the Taiwan Strait through legislation. Both sides expressed hope for closer cooperation in AI, space technology and trusted supply chains.
Companies mentioned：法國國民議會、法國參議院、總統府、立法院、法國在台協會、高雄市政府
Foam was reportedly flowing into the Dingnei drainage channel in the Keelung River. Taiwan Water halted operations as a precaution and switched supply to Xinshan Reservoir; water quality and supply are currently normal.
Companies mentioned：台灣自來水公司、基隆市政府、基隆市政府環保局
A warehouse in Kaohsiung’s Benjhou Industrial Park caught fire on the evening of the 12th. Poor management led to heavy oil and used bulk bags catching fire, sending up thick black smoke. The Environmental Protection Bureau imposed a NT$5 million fine under the Air Pollution Control Act and ordered the facility to suspend operations.
Companies mentioned：高雄市政府環保局
An expert teardown confirmed that the Trump Group’s T1 phone is essentially a slightly modified HTC U24 Pro. Although it is advertised as made in the United States, iFixit’s analysis found that the vast majority of its design, components and manufacturing come from China.
Companies mentioned：川普集團 (Trump Organization)、Trump Mobile、HTC、iFixit、高通 (Qualcomm)、美光 (Micron)、SK海力士 (SK Hynix)、Yahoo Tech、NBC News、Engadget
The Taiwan Lotto draw No. 115061 was held, with no first-prize winner. One second-prize ticket won NT$2.65 million.
Companies mentioned：中央社、台灣彩券
Original今彩539第115143期開出，頭獎2注中獎，各得800萬元。3星彩及4星彩亦同步開獎。
Companies mentioned：台彩公司
The United States and Iran could sign an interim deal on reopening the Strait of Hormuz on the sidelines of the G7 summit, pending approval from Iran’s supreme leader. The news pushed crude oil prices lower.
Companies mentioned：彭博、七大工業國集團（G7）、伊朗通訊社、梅爾通訊社、卡達、巴基斯坦
Japan Airlines received a stern warning from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism after two flight attendants drank alcohol before duty, delaying a flight. One supervisor tried to conceal the incident and delayed testing, and was later dismissed. The incident highlights failures in JAL’s safety management system. The company was ordered to submit preventive measures, and board members are to take pay cuts.
Companies mentioned：日本航空（JAL）、日本國土交通省
Niantic is using real-world scanning data uploaded by Pokémon Go players to train an AI model. In partnership with software company Vantor, it aims to help military drones navigate in combat zones without GPS.
Companies mentioned：Niantic、Vantor、Scopely、Niantic Spatial
SK海力士 is reportedly looking to list on 那斯達克 as soon as August, hoping to attract AI investors.
Companies mentioned：SK海力士、路透社、那斯達克、紐約證券交易所、輝達、微軟、亞馬遜、Alphabet、美光
The Invest Taiwan Office approved expanded investments by 5 companies, totaling about NT$5.05 billion. 弘潔科技’s additional investment of NT$2.38 billion was the largest.
Companies mentioned：經濟部投資台灣事務所、弘潔科技、彩邦界、南益鋼構、弘陽生技、永寬化學、台灣特品化學、中美矽晶集團
The TPVL held its inaugural rookie draft, with Lin Chien selected first overall by 桃園雲豹飛將. He will play alongside Italian volleyball legend Juan Torrena.
Companies mentioned：台灣職業排球聯盟 (TPVL)、桃園雲豹飛將、台北伊斯特、台鋼天鷹、台中連莊、中原大學、台灣師大、中央社
Taiwan’s deputy representative to the Philippines urged the country to extend its 14-day visa-free access for Taiwanese travelers, which is set to expire at the end of June. Reciprocal visa-free measures have significantly boosted tourism between Taiwan and the Philippines.
Companies mentioned：中華民國駐菲律賓代表處、菲律賓觀光部、中央社
The 2026 World Cup has kicked off, and Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung called on the public to cheer for Taiwan’s allies Paraguay and Haiti.
Companies mentioned：中華民國外交部
British pop art master David Hockney died in London at 88, ending a distinguished artistic career spanning 70 years.
Companies mentioned：龐畢度中心、布拉福藝術學院、皇家藝術學院、國家肖像館
Original高雄市岡山本洲工業區12日晚間發生火警，消防局出動86人搶救，無人傷亡。環保局預估空污將影響岡山等三區域。
Companies mentioned：高雄市政府消防局、環保局
A 44-year-old man in New Taipei City drove after using ketamine and, while in a daze, crashed into a roadside utility pole. No one was injured, but police arrested him and referred him for prosecution on suspicion of endangering public safety.
Companies mentioned：新北市警察局三重分局、新北地檢
Renowned violinist Ray Chen returned to Taiwan for a sold-out recital and shared new AI features on his music technology startup Tonic’s platform. He said AI could expand the classical music market.
Companies mentioned：Tonic、台北國家音樂廳、高雄衛武營音樂廳、中央社
Japan’s 國土交通省 approved a new policy requiring the number of toilet stalls in women’s restrooms to be equal to or greater than the total in men’s restrooms, in a bid to address queues.
Companies mentioned：國土交通省、每日新聞、朝日新聞、中央社
The United States and Iran could sign a peace memorandum in Geneva as soon as the 14th, ending the Persian Gulf war. It is expected to be signed by U.S. Vice President Vance and Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, and would cover sanctions relief, the unfreezing of assets and a full ceasefire.
Companies mentioned：路透社、真主黨、梅爾通訊社
Original今彩539第115143期開獎，中獎號碼為06、18、29、08、31。3星彩為636，4星彩為6460。
Companies mentioned：中央社、台彩
Bezos believes AI will bring a golden age rather than a wave of unemployment. He is personally leading a new AI lab, “Prometheus,” to drive transformation in manufacturing and engineering.
Companies mentioned：亞馬遜 (Amazon)、金融時報 (Financial Times)、普羅米修斯 (Prometheus)
The Taiwan Lotto draw No. 115061 was held on the evening of the 12th. The winning numbers were 16, 49, 20, 34, 06 and 01, with 03 as the bonus number.
Companies mentioned：中央社、台彩、台灣彩券
偉訓 announced the liquidation of its 2 investment-holding subsidiaries, KPY and TVL, to simplify the group’s investment structure, saying the move would have no significant impact on overall operations or shareholder interests.
Companies mentioned：偉訓、Poyun Co. (Cayman)、True Voice Limited (Cayman)
Original民進黨指控藍白聯手推動的《選罷法》與《刑事訴訟法》修正是為特定人士解套的「因人設事」行為，破壞法治。藍白則主張修法合憲，旨在保障人民參政權。
Companies mentioned：民進黨、民眾黨、國民黨、立法院
The National Development Council held a signing ceremony for letters of intent for the Business Investment in the United States Financing Guarantee Mechanism. The initial dedicated fund totals US$1.375 billion, with 15 banks participating to provide financial support to Taiwanese businesses investing in the United States.
Companies mentioned：國家發展委員會、國家發展基金、中國信託商業銀行、CTBC Bank USA、國泰世華銀行、台北富邦銀行
Hong Kongers in Taiwan and civic groups marked the 7th anniversary of the anti-extradition protests at Liberty Square, stressing the importance of preserving memories to guard against threats from the Chinese Communist Party.
Companies mentioned：香港邊城青年、中央社
The shareholders’ meeting of 元大金控 approved a share-conversion deal for its 100% acquisition of 元大投信. A lawyer representing minority shareholders raised 3 concerns, including an unfair share-swap ratio, and called on 金管會 to conduct a substantive review.
Companies mentioned：元大金控、元大投信、金管會
The 財政部 is proposing a legislative amendment to raise the tax exemption for minor children by 50%, with the change potentially applying to tax filings next year. 立法院 will review next week a draft amendment to the Income Tax Act that includes 28 proposals from across party lines.
Companies mentioned：財政部、行政院、立法院
Taiwan’s Tourism Administration held a Taiwan travel fair in Manila to promote 4 major themes, including food and culture. More than 210,000 visitors from the Philippines traveled to Taiwan in the first quarter of 2026, and the annual total is expected to exceed 700,000, a record high.
Companies mentioned：交通部觀光署、菲律賓觀光部
The Diannei section of the Keelung River is suspected of foam pollution, but water quality tests have shown no abnormalities so far. The city government has temporarily halted water intake and switched to supply from Xinshan Reservoir. Residents’ water supply is unaffected as authorities trace the source of the pollution.
Companies mentioned：基隆市政府、基隆市政府環保局、基隆市政府消防局、基隆市政府工務處、自來水公司
Incidents involving tear gas harming people have been reported frequently across Japan recently, including a deliberate spraying at a Sapporo subway station, an intentional attack at a Nagoya shopping mall, and a schoolchild accidentally setting off a canister in Hyogo Prefecture. Dozens of people suffered discomfort and were taken to hospital, prompting public concern about the safety of self-defense products.
Companies mentioned：札幌市營地下鐵、mozo WONDER CITY、加古川市教育委員會
台新新光金控 is considering joining the CPBL as its 7th team. 彭政閔, manager of 中信兄弟, welcomed the prospect, saying it could help improve the professional baseball environment.
Companies mentioned：台新新光金控、中信兄弟、中華職棒、台灣大聯盟
Amid sharp swings in Taiwan stocks, the Taiwan Stock Exchange announced major settlement defaults involving 新日興 and 欣興, totaling NT$58.274 million.
Companies mentioned：台灣證券交易所、新日興、欣興、旺宏、新光證券、中信證券、永豐證券、國泰證券
The 58th congress of the International Federation of Liberal Youth was held for the first time in New Taipei City, Taiwan, co-hosted by the Democratic Progressive Party and other organizations. The congress focused on Taiwan and Ukraine’s experiences resisting authoritarianism, with more than 130 young people from various countries taking part, a record high.
Companies mentioned：國際自由青年聯盟 (IFLRY)、民主進步黨、弗里德里希．諾曼自由基金會 (FNF)、烏克蘭自由民主聯盟 (LDLU)、亞洲自由民主青年聯盟 (CALD Youth)、國際自由聯盟 (Liberal International)
A trainee from the 66th class of the Judicial Academy, surnamed Cheng, sparked controversy over alleged misuse of public resources after posting on the internal 法官論壇 following a loss in a personal lawsuit. The academy has summoned the trainee again and ordered that there be no repeat, while also investigating past legal advertisements posted on websites and other improper litigation conduct.
Companies mentioned：法務部司法官學院、法官論壇、達人網（Pro360）
China confirmed it had detained U.S. citizen and Myanmar political researcher Min Zin on suspicion of espionage ahead of Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing’s visit to China. Min Zin founded a think tank specializing in China’s influence in Myanmar and was reportedly arrested at Kunming airport.
Companies mentioned：緬甸戰略與政策研究所 (Institute for Strategy and Policy Myanmar, ISP-M)、美國國務院
After days of heavy rain, losses to agriculture and private facilities across Taiwan totaled NT$15.71 million as of 5 p.m. on the 12th, according to the 農業部. First-crop rice suffered the heaviest damage, with Pingtung County hardest hit.
Companies mentioned：農業部、農糧署、林業及自然保育署、中央社
Semiconductor testing equipment maker 旺矽 reported a settlement default of NT$12.07 million, according to an announcement by the Taipei Exchange. It is the 9th case this year to meet the disclosure threshold, signaling rising credit risk in individual stocks.
Companies mentioned：旺矽、永豐萬盛證券、環宇-KY、聯亞、金居、穩懋、信驊、群聯
A Control Yuan investigation into disputes over foreign students’ internships in the lodging sector prompted 觀光署 to clarify that without an employment relationship, labor and health insurance coverage is not available. It said it has required businesses to obtain group insurance and explain their handling of passports and agency fees.
Companies mentioned：交通部、觀光署、監察院、勞保局、健保署
杏輝 Pharmaceutical signed an agreement with Japan’s Magmitt Pharmaceutical for Taiwanese agency rights to digestive system medicines and is advancing contract manufacturing of cancer drugs with 日本Daito, expanding its presence in Asian markets.
Companies mentioned：Magmitt Pharmaceutical、日本Daito、健保署、中央社
The 澎湖地檢署 has called for stepped-up investigations into 5 major types of vote-buying ahead of local elections on Nov. 28. It is also holding training sessions to improve the professional skills of anti-vote-buying teams.
Companies mentioned：澎湖地檢署、最高檢察署
Russia is building a new military base in Karelia, 175 km from the Finnish border. It could accommodate up to 15,000 troops, affecting security in the Nordic region. Finland is stepping up its vigilance.
Companies mentioned：Yle、Finnish Institute of International Affairs
Iranian media disclosed a draft agreement between Tehran and Washington that sets a 60-day negotiation period, unfreezes US$24 billion in assets and seeks sanctions relief.
Companies mentioned：梅爾通訊社 (Mehr News Agency)、伊朗通訊社 (IRNA)、法新社
The Southern Taiwan AI Smart Healthcare Expo opened in Tainan, showcasing more than 120 AI applications. Government officials hope to use the event to advance local pharmaceutical and AI supply chains and bring AI into long-term care and medical services to address labor shortages caused by an aging population.
Companies mentioned：國家科學及技術委員會、數位發展部、衛生福利部、台南市政府、奇美醫院、成功大學
Taiwan stocks surged more than 1,000 points on the 12th, buoyed by AI-related shares, closing at 44,169.04. Foreign investors ended their 6-session selling streak and turned to net buying of NT$28.69 billion, with major purchases of active ETFs as well as financial and airline stocks.
Companies mentioned：台新新光金、華航、中信金、長榮航、華邦電、聯合再生、永豐金、台企銀、友達、凱基金、力積電、仁寶、華通、遠東新、富邦金、晶技、力成
The southern regional forum of the 2026 National Cultural Conference was held on the 12th. Experts said technology and digital tools are creating opportunities for young people returning to their hometowns, making it not a fallback but a new way to engage in local culture.
Companies mentioned：台中教大管理學院社會企業中心、螺陽文教基金會、台灣最美農村故事館、文化部、輝達
國民黨 Vice Chairman Chang Jung-kung led a delegation to the Strait Forum and met 周祖翼, secretary of the 福建省委, to discuss cross-strait peace and integrated development.
Companies mentioned：國民黨、福建省委
Actor Miao Ke-li will host the 28th 台北電影節 awards ceremony, which will take place on July 11. Well-known entertainers including Tseng Jing-hua and Vivian Hsu will present awards.
Companies mentioned：台北電影節、華視、中華電信、四季線上、ELTA OTT、LiTV、ofiii、Dish Network、中央社
The 中華職棒 game between 中信兄弟 and 味全龍 in Tianmu on the 12th was postponed because of rain and will be made up at the same venue on June 30.
Companies mentioned：中華職棒、中信兄弟、味全龍、中央社
立院 passed amendments to the Election and Recall Act on third reading, easing restrictions on candidates with suspended sentences. 高虹安 urged the public not to overinterpret the amendments as being tailor-made for her.
Companies mentioned：立法院、民進黨立院黨團
A U.S. congressional hearing focused on U.S.-China AI competition, with lawmakers from both parties urging the United States to lead AI development. One lawmaker criticized the government for loosening export controls and allowing advanced chips to reach China, and said NVIDIA’s CEO would be invited to testify.
Companies mentioned：OpenAI、深度求索公司 (DeepSeek)、哈德遜研究所 (Hudson Institute)、輝達 (NVIDIA)
Taiwan’s Ministry of Justice explained the notice of a draft amendment to the Civil Code’s inheritance provisions, stressing that it is a legitimate process for soliciting public input, not formal legislation. The move comes amid public interest in the issue of forced heirship shares.
Taiwan’s weather agency issued a special warning for torrential rain. Heavy rain is possible from Yunlin to Pingtung, with downpours also possible in Keelung and along the north coast. Residents in mountainous areas and low-lying regions should watch for hazards.
Reports say international crude oil prices fell about 5% during trading as optimism grew over U.S.-Iran talks leading to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and an end to the Middle East war. Brent and WTI stood at about $85.86 and $83.32, respectively.
Hualien Deputy County Magistrate 顏新章 returned to work as usual after being released on bail on suspicion of involvement in rigging school lunch bids. Prosecutors are continuing their investigation into corruption allegations.
百合花 vocalist 奕碩 will lead the band to perform in Finland in July at the 2nd Taiwan-Finland Culture Festival and promote Taiwanese culture. Having studied in Finland, he hopes to let his bandmates experience local life and deepen cultural exchange between Taiwan and Finland.
Companies mentioned：中華文化總會、Taiwania
AI demand is driving orders for Taiwan's manufacturing sector. In April, overtime hours in the electronic components, computer and electronic products, and optical products manufacturing industries all reached 47-year highs for the same month. 主計總處 therefore sharply raised its forecast for this year's economic growth to 9.64%.
Companies mentioned：主計總處
環境部 held the 10th National Environmental Education Award. Minister 彭啓明 stressed that sustainability should be experienced through all five senses and announced the outstanding awardees in 6 categories.
Companies mentioned：環境部、台北翡翠水庫管理局、台東縣關山鎮農會、桃園市新屋區社子國民小學、社團法人台北市野鳥學會、嘉義縣大埔鄉和平社區發展協會、東華大學
Miaoli County councilor 陳品安 said hourly pay for after-school junior high teachers in the county varies from NT$455 to NT$540 depending on school size, and urged the county government to standardize it at NT$540. County Magistrate 鍾東錦 promised to consider the proposal.
Companies mentioned：苗栗縣政府、苗栗縣議會、教師會、教師產業工會
Benefiting from a bull market in Taiwan stocks, 13 listed financial holding companies reported combined profits of NT$367.393 billion in the first 5 months, up 136% year on year. 富邦金 led with EPS of NT$6.27, while several companies posted record highs for the same period.
Companies mentioned：富邦金、富邦人壽、國泰金、國泰人壽、元大金、中信金、中信銀、永豐金、永豐銀行、永豐金證券、台新金、新光金、台新新光金、台新銀行、新光銀行、台新證券、新光人壽、凱基金、凱基人壽、凱基證券、凱基銀行、玉山金、兆豐金、華南金、第一金、合庫金
The Somaliland Representative Office in Taiwan has officially moved to the Tianmu Diplomatic Quarter, signaling solid Taiwan-Somaliland ties. The two sides will continue to deepen cooperation in multiple fields based on their shared values of democracy and freedom.
Companies mentioned：索馬利蘭共和國駐台灣代表處、中華民國外交部
The Coast Guard Administration rebutted Chinese reports on fisheries protection, saying Chinese fishing boats crossed the boundary and infringed on Taiwan's fishing rights. It also said China's so-called special operation was political maneuvering. The agency released data to demonstrate its resolve to enforce the law.
Companies mentioned：海洋委員會海巡署、中國交通運輸部
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Companies mentioned：商億-KY
連江地檢署 visited Gaodeng and Liangdao in Matsu to brief troops stationed on the islands on preventing fraud and vote-buying.
Companies mentioned：連江地檢署、馬祖防衛指揮部、福建連江地方檢察署、中央社
The New Taipei City Department of Education has launched the nation's first AI admissions guidance coach, combining resources from multiple sources to help nearly 30,000 ninth-graders choose their school preferences.
Companies mentioned：新北市政府教育局、大學問網站、國立宜蘭大學、蓋亞資訊、Google Cloud
The special exhibition “Tree of Life: 洪通's Art and Folk Taoist Art,” organized by 文化部's 蒙藏文化中心, opens in Taipei tomorrow and features more than 130 works.
Companies mentioned：文化部、蒙藏文化中心、蒙藏文化館、「藝術家」雜誌、中研院、南鯤鯓代天府、中央社
Zhongquan Bridge in Zhongpu Township, Chiayi County, was damaged by a typhoon and closed. It has received NT$48.08 million in central government funding for reconstruction. Work began today, with completion expected next June, improving local transportation.
Companies mentioned：嘉義縣政府、中埔鄉公所、交通部公路局、行政院公共工程委員會、林氏宗親會
Original元大金、王道銀行及上海商銀召開股東常會，分別通過股利分派案。元大金同時通過100%併購元大投信的股份轉換案。
Companies mentioned：元大金控、元大投信、金融監督管理委員會、王道銀行、上海商業儲蓄銀行
A passenger entered the tracks at TRA's Kaohsiung Station this afternoon and was struck by a Tze-Chiang Limited Express train. TRA notified police and emergency services, and train operations are currently normal. The incident highlights public safety risks.
Taiwanese archer 魏均珩 defeated South Korean 金鎮優, a 3-time Olympic champion at the Paris Games, in the round of 32 at the Archery World Cup, but lost in the round of 16 to a Tokyo Olympic gold medalist from Turkey. Taiwan won bronze in the men's team event.
After the United States canceled airstrikes on Iran, Taiwan stocks surged more than 1,000 points and foreign investors bought back NT$28.69 billion. The Taiwan dollar edged up 1.3 cents in a muted response, but its weekly losses extended to 2 consecutive weeks amid hot-money outflows.
Companies mentioned：中央銀行、美國聯準會
30 medical staff from multiple specialties at Taipei Veterans General Hospital rushed to save a 29-week pregnant woman who insisted on continuing her pregnancy despite bleeding from a brain tumor. Both mother and baby were ultimately safe, in a testament to medical expertise and a mother's love.
A community in Yuandun that had not been consulted over hot spring development in Miaoli County's Tai'an Township filed a lawsuit. Mediation by the Taichung High Administrative Court led to an agreement among 3 communities, resolving the legal dispute. The outcome could become a new model for building consensus with Indigenous communities.
Companies mentioned：泰安山河境公司、汶水湯元開發公司
耿一偉, a theater adviser at Weiwuying, presented three principles of cultural exchange at the southern regional forum of the 2026 National Cultural Congress: Taiwan Can Help, “the whole family is your family,” and culture is addition, not subtraction. He stressed that culture emerges naturally in the process of resolving crises, offering important lessons for Taiwan's cultural diplomacy.
Companies mentioned：国家文化藝術基金會
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk attended ASML's annual technology conference and hinted at a Terafab semiconductor plant plan. Cooperation with ASML will be key.
Companies mentioned：SpaceX、ASML、Tesla、台積電、Samsung、Intel、Google、Anthropic
Former Democratic Progressive Party secretary-general 吳乃仁 was placed in civil detention over an unpaid NT$170 million compensation payment to Taiwan Sugar. The measure can last up to 6 months, and civil negotiations will still be required after it expires. Political and corporate governance issues lie behind the case.
Companies mentioned：台湾糖業公司
U.S. President Donald Trump posted an AI video transforming himself into a Naruto-style character. Japan's Minister of State for Economic Security, 小野田紀美, told the U.S. side that permission from copyright holders is generally required. Copyright protection and international exchanges on the issue have drawn attention.
Companies mentioned：NHK、White House（米ホワイトハウス）、Change.org
味全龍's 張政禹 had his streak of 14 successful steals snapped when he was tagged out by his younger brother 張士綸 of 兄弟象, drawing attention. He said his base-stealing strategy has become more cautious and that coaching has helped improve his pitch selection and ability to get on base.
Companies mentioned：味全龍、兄弟象
Ocean freight rates continue to rise, with industry players citing 3 factors supporting the market: high oil prices, port congestion and demand to stock up for the peak season. With capacity tight on U.S. West Coast and U.S. East Coast routes, a rate increase on June 15 is seen as all but certain.
Original台灣大車隊宣布每股配發8元現金股利，創歷史新高，同時55688即時快遞5月訂單量年增101.8%。此舉反映其多元業務與數位化轉型的成功，強化市場競爭力。
Taiwan's Central Election Commission will hold a hearing on an anti-fur referendum proposal to clarify whether it complies with the relevant provisions of the Referendum Act. The proposal, submitted by member of the public 張瑋辰, seeks to ban the import, production and sale of animal fur materials and products intended primarily for fur.
An Indonesian fisherman showed his love for Argentina's national team and Messi by painting his home blue and white and naming his 3-year-old grandson “Messi.” He also expressed hopes for the 2026 World Cup.
A car crash occurred in Hukou, Hsinchu, Taiwan. A Vietnamese migrant worker surnamed 丁 who had gone missing after overstaying ran a red light and caused the crash, then asked a man surnamed 潘 to pose as the driver. Police investigated, and both men turned themselves in and were referred for prosecution. The case highlights issues of migrant worker oversight and judicial fairness.
Heavy rain is expected to continue in southern China for the next 1 week, with cumulative rainfall potentially reaching a record high. The China Meteorological Administration has activated a Level IV emergency response and urged vigilance against disaster risks.
Iranian state broadcaster IRIB mistakenly aired simulated footage of a nuclear explosion and said it was an editing error. The broadcast caused anxiety and confusion among viewers.
Companies mentioned：IRIB、CNN、The Week
A BBC analysis of satellite images found that more than 50 Iranian military facilities have been damaged in attacks by the United States and Israel since the US-Iran war began. Air force, navy and Revolutionary Guard bases were targeted, dealing a serious blow to Iran's military capabilities.
Companies mentioned：BBC Verify、Janes、Global Guardian、RAND School of Public Policy、Middle East Policy Council、HRANA、CENTCOM
The Japanese government plans to submit a revision to the Imperial House Law in late June to stabilize the number of imperial family members and the succession system. The proposal addresses retaining the status of female imperial family members and allowing descendants of former imperial branches to return, making it one of the most significant imperial reforms in recent years.
Thailand's Princess Bajrakitiyabha has died at 47. The country declared a 15-day mourning period and ordered flags flown at half-mast. Deep sadness has spread among the public.
The 2026 Lujiazui Forum will be held in Shanghai on June 17 and 18, with major financial policy announcements and project agreements planned. Many Chinese financial authorities and international organizations will take part, aiming to strengthen global financial governance.
Companies mentioned：中国人民銀行、国家金融監督管理総局、中国証券監督管理委員会、上海証券取引所、香港取引所グループ、世界銀行、シンガポール金融管理局、ハンガリー中央銀行
Original台湾民众党創設者・柯文哲が竹北市長候補・邱臣遠とともに街頭活動を行い、勝利への決意を示した。藍白合の交渉は党首・黄国昌が担当。竹北市長選が争点。
Companies mentioned：台湾民众党、国民党