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One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 460 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 83 items from 1 source.
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鴻海 Chairman Liu Yang-wei said artificial intelligence data centers (AIDCs) require substantial capital investment and consume large amounts of electricity. Demand comes mainly from 4 groups: model developers, cloud providers, governments and businesses. Taiwan's electricity consumption is expected to increase 2.5 times due to AIDCs by 2030.
Companies mentioned：輝達、鴻海
Taiwan's Criminal Investigation Bureau has partnered with 12 banks to introduce an ATM security feature that uses AI to detect face coverings. It has helped prevent losses of NT$41.48 million.
Companies mentioned：永豊銀行、中信銀行 (中国信託)、国泰世華銀行、中華郵政、兆豊銀行、合作金庫、彰化銀行、第一銀行、土地銀行、台新銀行、台湾銀行、台湾中小企業銀行
A new floating pier at Jiangjun Fishing Harbor in Tainan has been completed, improving fishing safety and preparing for a new route between Tainan and Penghu. Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-che hosted the ceremony and described the project as key to regional development.
A tourist carriage overturned in New York's Central Park, killing an 18-year-old passenger. A possible trigger for the accident was the driver's failure to follow rules.
Companies mentioned：Transport Workers Union
Heavy rain caused severe damage to peanut crops in Changhua County. The Agriculture Ministry announced that farmers with losses of 20% or more can apply for cash assistance. The measure is crucial to sustaining farmers' livelihoods and stabilizing local agriculture.
The New Taiwan dollar edged higher against the U.S. dollar in Taipei's foreign exchange market, provisionally closing at 31.553 at midday.
Mainland Affairs Council head Chiu Chui-cheng said Taitung County Magistrate Rao Ching-ling's participation in the Strait Forum by video had not been deemed illegal, while noting political risks in selling agricultural products through united front platforms. He urged caution to protect farmers' stability.
3 workers were hospitalized after inhaling fumes due to poor ventilation while cleaning a basement swimming pool in a building in New Taipei City. All were conscious and out of danger. The cause of the incident is under investigation.
Two 好市多 branches in Taichung were fined NT$2 million for failing to report hepatitis A linked to berries, and their appeal was rejected as late. The Taichung City Government acknowledged administrative negligence and disciplined staff. The case highlights disputes over food safety reporting systems and the application of regulations.
Companies mentioned：好市多
A Taiwanese traveler was caught trying to smuggle about 304 live animals, including geckos, through Kinmen's mini-three-links route. Illegal importation of live animals poses serious risks to ecosystems and public health and can carry a maximum prison term of 7 years and a fine of 3 million yen.
4 professors at Changhua Normal University were implicated in sexual harassment and sexual violence cases, and 3 were impeached. The Control Yuan pointed to shortcomings in the university's investigations and structural problems, and called on 教育部 and 厚生部 to review the system.
Companies mentioned：国立彰化師範大学、教育部、厚生部
The United States and Iran signed a memorandum to end the war, and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz resumed. As a result, international crude oil prices fell by more than 15% in 1 week, easing geopolitical risks and reassuring markets.
NARLabs’ National Center for High-performance Computing has launched the TAIWAN AI RAP and TAIDE empowerment programs, providing computing power and tools to help businesses and startups accelerate the deployment of generative AI applications and lower technical barriers.
Companies mentioned：UnieAI、陽明交大myPDA、卡米爾、思銳智慧科技
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an has advocated abolishing the Control Yuan, prompting continued debate within the Kuomintang. He said he respects the decision of the party caucus in the Legislative Yuan.
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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi held a brief meeting with U.S. President Trump at the G7 summit but did not say whether Taiwan was discussed. She stressed cooperation on Indo-Pacific affairs and rare-earth stockpiles. The stability of U.S.-Japan ties is drawing international attention.
TEEMA Chairman Liu Yang-wei said Taiwan-style science parks are being planned in 4 countries, including the United States and Poland, to strengthen supply chains for the AI and EV industries.
Companies mentioned：鴻海精密工業（Foxconn）、EMP（Electro Mobility Poland）、鴻華先進（Foxtron）、東元電機、中鼎工程、花旗銀行（Citibank）、BBVA、中国信託銀行、中国輸出入銀行
Mainland Affairs Council Minister Qiu Chui-zheng recalled attending the Cross-Strait Forum in 2009 and said he concluded at the time that its true purpose was united front work.
Companies mentioned：金門大学、廈門大学、漳州技術学院
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Companies mentioned：グローバル台湾研究センター（GTI）、ハドソン研究所
To handle the tourist crowds expected for the Dragon Boat Festival holiday and dragon boat races, the Tainan City Government has inspected lodging prices and checked for hidden cameras to protect market order and visitors’ privacy. The move highlights the local government’s focus on consumer safety.
Original5月の中国からの訪日観光客が前年比60.4%減の31.3万人となり、6か月連続で減少。中国政府の旅行自粛要請が背景にあり、観光業界への影響が懸念される。
Companies mentioned：日本国家観光局
The mother of Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha could not travel to the United States because of a steep visa deposit. After a U.S. congressman and the secretary of state coordinated a waiver of the fee, she can finally go to Miami to watch the World Cup.
Companies mentioned：國際足總
The United States and Iran signed a 14-point framework agreement to end their military standoff and reopen shipping routes, and began 60 days of final negotiations.
Companies mentioned：路透社、法新社、紐約時報、國際原子能總署 (IAEA)、捍衛民主基金會 (FDD)
Chiang Wan-an said he was open to considering Shen Boyang’s Neihu traffic proposals. Chiang represented Taipei in Singapore to receive a city award, then returned after a visit.
Companies mentioned：中央社、台北市政府
Applications for joint admission to 五-year junior colleges for academic year 115 open on June 18, with 40 schools offering 788 places.
Companies mentioned：技專校院招生委員會聯合會、教育部
Taiwan’s National Central Library and 筑波大学 have partnered to establish Japan’s first Taiwan Academic Digital Resource Center, providing digital research resources from Taiwan and deepening academic exchanges between the two sides.
Companies mentioned：筑波大学、台湾積体電路製造（TSMC）、台北駐日経済文化代表処
Taiwan’s TAIEX briefly hit a record 46565.70 points. An upward revision to the economic growth forecast and a partnership involving TSMC provided a boost.
Companies mentioned：台積電 (TSMC)、艾克爾 (Amkor)、台達電 (Delta Electronics)、国巨 (Yageo)、日電貿、凱美、華容、中興電、東元、士電、亞力、華城
Former Vice President Chen Chien-jen has taken office as president of Academia Sinica. Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim hopes he will advance Taiwan’s academic research through AI ethics and technological innovation.
Companies mentioned：中央研究院 (Academia Sinica)、Anthropic
立憲民主黨 House of Councillors member Chikage Koga said, “Only children from economically struggling families join the Self-Defense Forces,” prompting strong backlash from the Self-Defense Forces, political circles and the public. She has apologized but continues to face protests, and the controversy is escalating.
Companies mentioned：立憲民主黨、國民民主黨、自民黨、防衛省
Shohei Ohtani started against the Rays despite an injury and struggled, giving up 4 runs over 5 innings, but recorded his 7th win of the season. The Dodgers rallied for a 5-4 win to complete the sweep.
Companies mentioned：ロサンゼルス・ドジャース、タンパベイ・レイズ、AP通信、中央社
A system error led to accounts being wrongly suspended on Meta’s Threads, Instagram and Facebook. A glitch in the age-verification system was to blame, and accounts belonging to users aged 13 and older are now being automatically restored.
Companies mentioned：Meta
The U.S. Federal Reserve signaled it would hold interest rates steady while indicating a rate hike later this year. President Trump expressed surprise but voiced confidence in new Chair Warsh.
Companies mentioned：米連邦準備制度 (Fed)
Taiwan’s 4 state-owned companies are recruiting 589 new employees. Starting salaries are above NT$46,000, with the possibility of monthly pay rising to NT$65,000 based on strong performance evaluations.
Companies mentioned：台糖、台電、台湾中油、台水
U.S. President Trump thanked Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin for maintaining neutrality during the conflict between the United States and Iran.
Ghana beat Panama 1-0 in their opening Group L match at the 2026 World Cup. With a key midfielder absent, a dramatic stoppage-time winner decided the match.
Companies mentioned：中央社、法新社、比亞雷爾 (Villarreal)
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Companies mentioned：交通部公路局、台東監理站、台鐵、高鐵、中央社
Tigers’ Li Hao-yu went hitless in 3 at-bats with 2 strikeouts against the Astros, ending his hitting streak at 4 games. The team also lost 2-4.
Companies mentioned：デトロイト・タイガース、ヒューストン・アストロズ、中央社
Wu Dong-liang, chairman of the Chinese National Association of Industry and Commerce, forecast that Taiwan’s GDP growth would exceed 10% this year, driven by AI and TSMC. He expects Taiwan’s central bank to keep interest rates unchanged and also commented on amendments to the Air Pollution Control Act and the U.S. Federal Reserve’s direction.
Companies mentioned：工商協進会 (CNAIC)、台積電 (TSMC)、鴻海 (Foxconn)
Kuan Bi-ling, head of Taiwan’s Ocean Affairs Council, invited the U.K. representative in Taiwan aboard the Coast Guard vessel Yunlin and held a Dragon Boat Festival event. The move highlighted deepening diplomatic ties.
The Dormitory Complex of the Forestry Section of the Governor-General’s Office, restored by Taiwan’s Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency, won gold at the Global Excellence Construction Awards. The achievement in heritage preservation received international recognition.
Companies mentioned：勤美集團大博物町股份有限公司
Taiwan’s Ministry of Health and Welfare is aiming to introduce Health Coins in September, awarding points for healthy activities. Eligible activities include health checkups, cancer screenings and vaccinations, with the goal of raising public awareness of prevention.
Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi questioned the reliability and transparency of China’s defense budget data. Western countries believe China’s actual military spending is far higher than its published figures, as exchanges of accusations between Japan and China intensify.
Companies mentioned：ブルームバーグ、アメリカ国防総省
Official document detailing Imamura Securities’ full-year results and business activities for fiscal 2025 (87th term).