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Bribery case resurfaces at 核二廠; former plant chief among 3 detained and barred from contact with visitors Published 2026-06-18 20:40 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Received NT$1.6 million in bribes from a business operator surnamed Cao Received NT$400,000 in bribes from a business operator surnamed Hao Companies mentioned:台電、核二廠
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United Arab Emirates to protect children, banning social media use by those under 15 Published 2026-06-18 20:35 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Set the minimum age for social media use at 15 Platforms have a 12-month transition period to comply Companies mentioned:阿拉伯聯合大公國通訊社(WAM)
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Marcos visits Russia and meets Putin, expanding diplomatic and economic ties Published 2026-06-18 20:34 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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This year marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two sides Companies mentioned:S7航空公司、菲律賓民航委員會
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伊藤潤二 visits Taiwan for the 6th time for an exhibition, calling it his second home Published 2026-06-18 20:33 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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6th visit to Taiwan More than 300 exhibits On display through September 28 Companies mentioned:伊藤潤二、中央社、松山文創園區
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Southeast Asia Business & Finance/竣邦-KY subsidiary changes contractor for Vietnam factory construction; project cost adjusted Published 2026-06-18 20:21 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Total project cost is VND 248.4 billion, excluding tax Approximately NT$296 million Initial planned production capacity: 2 million yards of woven fabric per month Companies mentioned:竣邦-KY、J&B Textile Vietnam Co., Ltd.、新日月建設責任有限公司、Nike、Boardriders、BURTON、Vuori、HellyHansen、香港華陽控股公司
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Paddlers return from Lanyu ancestral-roots exchange; Golden Friendship presents a Batan collection Published 2026-06-18 20:18 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Build a 20-person traditional plank boat Return to the 300-year-old sea route 60 Lanyu paddlers 7 yachts More than 100 members of the Tao people took part in a voyage to seek their roots Companies mentioned:原住民族文化事業基金會、保利馬壹號
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Yang Chin-long: Home prices are still falling slowly; observe New Youth Housing Program 2.0, with no easing of controls in the short term Published 2026-06-18 20:16 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The ratio of real estate loans to total lending across all banks (real estate loan concentration) stood at 37.6% at the end of June 2024, its peak Original 續降至今年5月底的35.2% Companies mentioned:中央銀行、央行
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Report: 新光三越’s Tianmu store lease expires at year-end; landlord Cathay Life’s tenant search sparks debate Published 2026-06-18 20:10 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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大葉高島屋 opened in 1994 and is a longtime department store in Tianmu; its sales target for this year is about NT$5.6 billion 新光三越’s Tianmu store, which opened later, has annual sales of about NT$3 billion SOGO天母店 is expected to post sales of about NT$5.1 billion this year 新光三越 currently has 16 stores across Taiwan Companies mentioned:新光三越、國泰人壽、遠東SOGO、士林電機、大葉高島屋、SOGO天母店
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Taiwan stocks rise 2,296 points this week; market capitalization of listed companies surges to NT$151.6 trillion Published 2026-06-18 20:09 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Weekly gain of 2,296.16 points Market capitalization of listed companies reached NT$151.6057 trillion Up about NT$7.49 trillion from the previous Friday Plastic sector index rose 21.18% Rubber sector index fell 7.7% Other sectors excluding financials rose 1,964.62 points A gain of about 4.94% Sectors excluding electronics rose 1,264.71 points A gain of about 5.63% Sectors excluding financials and electronics rose 542.04 points A gain of about 3.65% Trading value of all listed stocks totaled NT$4.774 trillion Trading value of semiconductor stocks was NT$1.9525 trillion They accounted for 40.9% of trading value across all listed stocks Companies mentioned:台灣證券交易所
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Heavy rain causes more than NT$40 million in agricultural losses in Pingtung; county urges farmers to report via disaster app Published 2026-06-18 20:05 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Agricultural losses have totaled more than NT$40 million Companies mentioned:屏東縣政府、農業部
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To reduce fire risk, Keelung installs automatic gas stove shutoff devices for disadvantaged residents Published 2026-06-18 20:01 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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There were 171 incidents involving cooking fires The program will be carried out over 5 years starting this year This year, priority will be given to registered seniors aged 75 and over who live alone Companies mentioned:基隆市政府、基隆市消防局、中央社
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Central bank rates frozen for 9th straight time, credit controls unchanged; realtor: worst is over Published 2026-06-18 19:54 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned:信義房屋、中信房屋、高力國際不動產
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Heavy rain causes 91 incidents in Taipei; 台灣大學 records cumulative rainfall of 147 millimeters Published 2026-06-18 19:50 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Authorities received reports of 91 incidents 台灣大學’s rain gauge in Daan District recorded the highest hourly rainfall, at 96 millimeters Of these, 75 involved flooding A further 26 cases are still being handled Companies mentioned:台灣大學
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Original 北藝中心攜手全民大劇團 「士林YES!」重回90年代 Published 2026-06-18 19:48 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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“Shilin YES!” will be staged at 北藝中心 from Nov. 20 to 29 Companies mentioned:北藝中心、全民大劇團
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First day of Dragon Boat Festival holiday: 高公局 expects congestion on 10 freeway sections Published 2026-06-18 19:46 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Freeway traffic volume is 118 million vehicle-kilometers That is 1.3 times the weekday annual average Southbound traffic could reach 65 million vehicle-kilometers That is 1.4 times the weekday annual average Freeway traffic volume is 72.2 million vehicle-kilometers Traffic volume today is forecast at 111 million vehicle-kilometers Weekday annual average (93 million vehicle-kilometers) Companies mentioned:高公局、交通部高速公路局
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藺草 weaving artisan Chu Zhou Guichun dies; 文化部 to posthumously present citation of recognition Published 2026-06-18 19:40 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwanese rush-grass weaving artisan Chu Zhou Guichun, regarded as a national treasure, has died at the age of 81. She was known for her masterful traditional skills and contributions to passing them on; 文化部 will posthumously present a citation of recognition in honor of her life’s work.
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Liang Wen-jie: Cross-Strait Forum is a united front platform, as established during Ma Ying-jeou’s presidency Published 2026-06-18 19:38 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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More than ninety percent of output relies on purchases from the mainland Only 3% relies on exports Companies mentioned:中共、馬英九政府、陸委會、國民黨
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2 men caught riding double in Tainan with drugs; driver under influence; police tackle and arrest them Published 2026-06-18 19:38 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A 44-year-old man surnamed Ren from Tainan A 36-year-old man surnamed Lin Companies mentioned:中央社、台南市警局第三分局、台南地檢署
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瑞士 confirms US-Iran talks planned for June 19, with preliminary consultations on implementing an agreement Published 2026-06-18 19:33 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned:瑞士、美國、伊朗、巴基斯坦、卡達
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Original 立陶宛無中國外交官逾一年 擬同意設臨時代辦處 Published 2026-06-18 19:33 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Since 立陶宛 allowed 台灣 to establish a representative office in 2021 Original 自2025年5月起,立陶宛境內不再有中國外交官 Companies mentioned:立陶宛、台灣、中國
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G7 summit sideshow: Lee Jae-myung and Trump make a “pinky promise” to play golf Published 2026-06-18 19:28 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned:G7、X
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Father slaps middle-school daughter in the street in Luzhou, New Taipei; police summon him Published 2026-06-18 19:27 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A 46-year-old father 1 father Companies mentioned:新北市警察局蘆洲分局、新北市教育局
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Japan considers cutting food consumption tax to 1%; Takaichi aims to implement the change from April 2027 Published 2026-06-18 19:27 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The rate would be reduced from the current 8% to 1% About 600 billion yen annually About NT$118 billion Companies mentioned:高市早苗、自民黨、日本維新會、國民民主黨、產經新聞、社會保障國民會議、小野寺五典、古川元久
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Original 取消直升機降中台科大 航特部:任務考量已提前通知 Published 2026-06-18 19:24 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned:陸軍航空特戰指揮部、中台科技大學、602旅
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US gasoline prices continue to fall; expert says they are unlikely to return to $3 per gallon in the short term Published 2026-06-18 19:18 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The average US price of regular gasoline fell to $3.999 per gallon today Indiana had the lowest average price, at $3.40 per gallon The US average gas price has fallen steadily since reaching a peak of $4.56 per gallon on May 21 Long-term oil price trends also indicate that prices are unlikely to return to prewar levels below $70 a barrel, at least in the next few years Gasoline at $2.85 per gallon will not be the new normal Companies mentioned:美國汽車協會、Kpler、CNN、國際能源總署、經濟合作暨發展組織、Pickering Energy Partners
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SOGO stores all post growth in first half; midyear sale set to launch and capture summer holiday demand Published 2026-06-18 19:17 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Overall sales rose more than 7% year on year Sales target is 6% growth Gold products saw even stronger growth of about 75% After returning to positive growth last year, cosmetics sales are up about 10% this year Original 相關業績成長約3成 Sales target is NT$800 million Up 15% from the same period last year Companies mentioned:遠東SOGO、愛馬仕、香奈兒、Hermès、CHANEL
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Tokyo’s Shibuya cracks down on littering, issues 210 fines in half a month Published 2026-06-18 19:17 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Offenders can be fined 2,000 yen on the spot 210 tickets have been issued in half a month Fines can reach 50,000 yen Increase the original 120-liter capacity to about 5 times its size Monthly personnel costs, garbage bags and waste disposal fees alone total about 1 million yen If raised to 10,000 yen Companies mentioned:TBS、SmaGO
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中華電 broadcasts World Cup; Messi hat trick sends traffic soaring Published 2026-06-18 19:16 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Up 140% from the same period in the previous tournament Drove a 26% increase in chat messages in the interactive chat room Hami Video online subscriptions grew to 3.6 times the level of the week before kickoff Companies mentioned:中華電信、MOD、Hami Video、FIFA
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Malaysia NGO warns of rising anti-Rohingya hate speech on eve of World Refugee Day Published 2026-06-18 19:12 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Of the refugees and asylum seekers registered in Malaysia, 193,824 are from Myanmar Of those, 126,144 are Rohingya Companies mentioned:無國界醫生、新海峽時報
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Taipei Film Festival unveils lineup of extraordinary actors; 9 from Taiwan shine on international stage Published 2026-06-18 19:12 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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9 “extraordinary actors” First launched in 2023 Companies mentioned:台北電影節、中央社
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Fake investment scheme raises over NT$70 million; prosecutors question 6 defendants Published 2026-06-18 19:10 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Illegally raised more than NT$70 million Companies mentioned:EvanHawaii、United Elite
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陳光復 hospitalized after a fall; family members jointly back 吳淑瑾 to run in his place Published 2026-06-18 19:08 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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陳光復’s 7 siblings Election Day on Nov. 28 Companies mentioned:陳光復、吳淑瑾、民進黨
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Yang Ming: Oil-price rush to ship cargo, port congestion and 3 other factors push up freight rates; peak-season momentum to continue Published 2026-06-18 19:02 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Cargo volume on Middle East routes is currently about 20% to 30% of its level before the U.S.-Iran war Only 0.7% of global shipping capacity is idle A new 16,000-TEU LNG vessel (20-foot containers) will be deployed on the Mediterranean route in the third quarter Companies mentioned:陽明海運
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5 groups sign agricultural product orders with mainland at Strait Forum; MAC says agriculture ministry should investigate Published 2026-06-18 18:57 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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5 groups signed agreements with the other side at the Strait Forum Companies mentioned:台灣農產共同協力運銷合作社、協春水產、南投縣農會、天崴農業科技、花蓮縣農會
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Cho Jung-tai: Zero tolerance for drug-impaired driving; bill to impose fines for possessing e-cigarettes to be proposed next week Published 2026-06-18 18:53 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A fine of up to NT$100,000 may be imposed Companies mentioned:行政院、法務部、立法院、打黑反毒指揮小組
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Dragon Boat Festival outreach brings warmth; 澎湖地檢署 visits former offenders and victims’ families Published 2026-06-18 18:49 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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澎湖地檢署’s “Dragon Boat Festival Charity Visits and Care Outreach” Companies mentioned:澎湖地檢署、更生保護會、犯保澎湖分會
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Mainland media report on officialdom’s distorted culture through civil servant’s death; story deleted after sparking heated debate Published 2026-06-18 18:48 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A 28-year-old civil servant from Dong’an County, Yongzhou, Hunan, China Wang Linming’s weight surged from about 70 kilograms to 90 kilograms in a year The Heng塘 Township government’s meal expenses at 4 local restaurants soared from more than 70,000 yuan in 2022 to nearly 200,000 yuan in 2023 One night’s bill once reached 100,000 yuan He owed nearly 370,000 yuan to banks before his death Companies mentioned:南方週末、香港明報、中央社
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U.S. and Iran sign agreement; IAEA says it is willing to help draw up implementation steps Published 2026-06-18 18:48 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The presidents of the 伊朗 and 美國 signed an agreement yesterday to end the war in the Middle East Companies mentioned:國際原子能總署、IAEA、美國、伊朗
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Early review of Early Childhood Education and Care Act retains all key provisions for negotiations Published 2026-06-18 18:47 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Monthly subsidy of NT$15,000 for children at private preschools Will add NT$42.3 billion in annual government spending Child-rearing allowance raised to NT$5,000 a month Companies mentioned:立法院、國民黨、民進黨、教育部、教育部國民及學前教育署
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Chi Lien-cheng rolls out 4 lines of defense against drugs; schools adopt level 5 security, police allowed to enter campuses to investigate Published 2026-06-18 18:46 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Government will establish 4 lines of defense against drugs Schools to introduce “fifth-level security” Companies mentioned:行政院、法務部、高檢署、海巡、關務署、調查局、警政署、國安局
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World competitiveness rankings: Hong Kong rises to No. 2 globally, report says Published 2026-06-18 18:41 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Hong Kong rises to No. 2 in global competitiveness rankings Hong Kong ranks No. 2 in “government efficiency” Ranks No. 3 globally in “business efficiency” “Infrastructure” and “economic performance” rank No. 8 and No. 11 globally, respectively Companies mentioned:瑞士洛桑國際管理發展學院(IMD)
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Original 幼兒園教唱中共黨慶歌 陸委會:請北市教育局再檢視 Published 2026-06-18 18:41 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China Companies mentioned:台北市教育局、陸委會、國教署、李昕融、龔俊
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Kaohsiung woman runs red light, objects to being reported, hits officer with scooter and causes disturbance; indicted Published 2026-06-18 18:40 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned:高雄地檢署
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Bullet holes found at home after Miaoli councilor puts up campaign sign; police actively investigating Published 2026-06-18 18:31 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Bullets were found to have pierced the metal gates of 2 homes at the scene Companies mentioned:民進黨
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Original 集集線6/25恢復全線通車至車埕 台鐵推石虎紀念票 Published 2026-06-18 18:29 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Priced at NT$499 each Tickets are valid for travel from June 25 to Aug. 31, 115 Companies mentioned:台鐵
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Original 橄欖油新制等遭疑放水 食藥署預算凍結逾2千萬 Published 2026-06-18 18:25 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Original 食藥署共遭凍結至少2000萬元預算 Those who adulterate or counterfeit products face up to 7 years in prison and may also be fined up to 80 million yuan Companies mentioned:食藥署、衛生福利部、聯合國食品法典委員會(CODEX)、經濟部
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National Sports Park project’s third phase delivers impressive results; Taiwan team wins 38 gold medals to date Published 2026-06-18 18:25 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Taiwan’s team has won 38 gold medals to date The third-phase project began in 109 As of 113 Companies mentioned:國發會、運動部、行政院、日本名古屋
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Hualien’s Liyu Lake completes inspections of 105 swan boats, aims to resume operations before summer vacation Published 2026-06-18 18:24 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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105 swan boats More than 30 swan boats 5 SUP立槳業者 2 were approved by 縱管處 to resume operations The other 3 are in the process of submitting additional documents Companies mentioned:交通部觀光署、花東縱谷國家風景區管理處、交通部航港局、花蓮縣府、縱管處、SUP立槳業者
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Bird flu ravages Australian island; more than 13,000 seal pups die Published 2026-06-18 18:21 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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13,300 southern elephant seal pups died The pup mortality rate reached as high as 97% About 4,000 kilometers southwest of mainland Australia Companies mentioned:澳洲南極計畫、美國總統川普
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New Taipei parolee stabs woman to death after she rejects his advances; second court upholds life sentence Published 2026-06-18 18:20 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Chen was released on parole in September 110 December 2, ROC year 112 Chen, about 70 years old Companies mentioned:人力派遣公司
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Mino Kaohsiung 147 new rice hits the market; Su Chiao-hui and Chiu Ying-ying join in recommending it Published 2026-06-18 18:20 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Contract farming area has reached 550 hectares A total of 572 farming households are participating Companies mentioned:高雄市美濃區農會、客家委員會、民主進步黨、高雄區農業改良場、高雄市政府農業局、新北市農會、板橋區農會、蘆洲區農會、板農活力超市
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National Science and Technology Museum creates animal escape maze, offering a new perspective on ecological green networks Published 2026-06-18 18:18 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The special exhibition runs from now through July 29 in the B1 corridor of the museum’s north building Showcases the “Luohanmen Protection Forest,” which has been protected in Kaohsiung’s Neimen area for nearly 60 years Companies mentioned:國立科學工藝博物館、農業部林業及自然保育署屏東分署
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DBS bullish on Asia’s wealth management demand, to add 18 wealth management centers by 2027 Published 2026-06-18 18:16 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Add 18 new wealth management centers Comprehensively upgrade 36 existing wealth management centers “星展頂級私人客戶,” with total assets of NT$100 million or more “星展豐盛私人客戶,” with total assets equivalent to NT$30 million or more “星展豐盛理財,” for those with total assets of NT$3 million The group’s wealth management assets under management have reached S$492 billion About NT$12 trillion Target of surpassing S$500 billion Original 高達4成的星展私人銀行新客戶 Companies mentioned:星展集團、星展銀行、星展豐盛理財、星展豐盛私人客戶、星展頂級私人客戶
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Han Kuo-yu speaks at awards ceremony on corporate competition: brand and trust matter more Published 2026-06-18 18:16 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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For years, the authentic voices of consumers have documented Taiwanese society’s trust in and expectations for brands. The newly established 台灣信譽品牌協會 is taking up this important mission, with a heavy responsibility and a long road ahead. It also marks a meaningful new stage in the institutionalization and public recognition of trusted brand selection. Taiwan accounts for only about 3/10,000 of the world’s land area and about 3/1,000 of its population, yet its industrial output accounts for about 3% of the global total, an extraordinary achievement. Companies mentioned:台灣信譽品牌協會、讀者文摘、歐盟
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China’s domestically built cruise ship Adora Magic City to resume Japan route in December Published 2026-06-18 18:14 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Original 5月中國訪日遊客人數年減60.4% Fell to 313,000 people Original 5月共有31條中日航線取消全部航班 Companies mentioned:愛達郵輪、郵輪News、日本國家旅遊局、航班管家DAST
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18 indicted in late-night street racing case in Hukou Township and other parts of Hsinchu County Published 2026-06-18 18:12 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A total of 18 people were involved Prosecutors ask the court to impose prison terms ranging from 7 months to 1 year and 2 months Original 以每輛新台幣10萬至20多萬元價格出售牟利 Drove at speeds exceeding 100 kilometers per hour Companies mentioned:新竹地檢署、新竹地方法院
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US-Iran agreement drives oil prices lower; Japanese and South Korean stocks hit record highs Published 2026-06-18 18:12 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Crude oil prices fell more than 3% today Prices of the world's 2 major crude oil futures contracts, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) and Brent crude (Brent), have both fallen more than 15% cumulatively The United States will immediately waive oil sanctions and help establish a $300 billion reconstruction fund South Korea's benchmark Kospi closed up more than 2% South Korea's benchmark Kospi closed up more than 2%, breaking above the 9,000-point mark for the first time Japan's benchmark Nikkei index closed up 1.65% Japan's benchmark Nikkei index closed up 1.65%, topping 71,000 points for the first time Companies mentioned:SPI資產管理公司、三星電子、SK海力士
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農業部 promotes high school students entering farming for 10 years; more than 4,200 awards given Published 2026-06-18 18:12 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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More than 4,200 student participations in total completed agricultural career exploration and received rewards Students can receive NT$10,000 in rewards each semester They can also receive an additional NT$5,000 scholarship each semester Up to NT$30,000 can be received each academic year The government fully subsidizes NT$2 million in accident insurance for each student More than 2,200 outstanding farmers and agricultural operators have joined as mentors More than 260 high school students in the farming program have been admitted to publicly funded agricultural programs 農業部 provides up to NT$395,000 in public funding over 4 years Receive up to NT$840,000 in agricultural business start-up subsidies over 3 years Companies mentioned:農業部、嘉義大學、屏東科技大學、宜蘭大學、台東專科學校、暨南國際大學、高雄科技大學、東海大學
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Chinese visitors to Japan decline for consecutive months; mountain accidents involving foreign visitors in Japan hit record high Published 2026-06-18 18:11 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Original 日本5月訪日外國旅客減少3.6%,其中中國遊客因政治因素銳減60.4%。同時,2025年全國山難人數創歷史新高,外國遊客山難案例與人數也達到高峰,安全問題浮現。
Companies mentioned:日本政府觀光局 (JNTO)、日本警察廳
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Cabinet plans drug testing buffer zones at 6 hospitals, aims to boost capacity by 8,600 cases Published 2026-06-18 18:10 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Fill a shortfall of about 8,600 testing cases Originally planned for 21,000 cases Actual cases reached 23,000 Companies mentioned:行政院、台北榮總、台中榮總、國軍、食藥署、警政署、立法院
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US defense chief praises NATO allies' progress on defense, says some countries must do more Published 2026-06-18 18:08 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Military spending in each country reaches 5% of gross domestic product (GDP) European and Canadian defense spending in 2025 surged by more than $90 billion compared with 2024 An increase of nearly 20% This year's defense spending may fall short of the key threshold of 2% of GDP Companies mentioned:北大西洋公約組織、NATO、土耳其、安卡拉、美國總統川普、Donald Trump、北約秘書長呂特、Mark Rutte、斯洛維尼亞、捷克
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阿里山植物園 opens greenhouse “Floating Light Realm,” upgrading forest therapy experience Published 2026-06-18 18:06 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned:阿里山植物園、阿里山國家森林遊樂區、林業及自然保育署、中央社
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央行 raises economic growth forecast to 9.45%, warns of credit risks stemming from Taiwan stock market heat Published 2026-06-18 18:03 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Raised its 2026 economic growth forecast to 9.45% Full-year consumer price inflation (CPI) forecast also raised to 1.91% 央行's March economic forecast estimated this year's economic growth at 7.28% CPI annual growth rate was 1.80% 央行 slightly raised its forecasts for this year's annual growth rates in Taiwan's CPI and core CPI to 1.91% and 1.90%, respectively Original 今年1至5月日平均貨幣總計數M2及全體銀行放款與投資平均年增率分別為6.12% The annual average of 4.54% last year Companies mentioned:央行、中央銀行
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彰銀 expands wealth management presence with new center; 台企銀 aims to apply to join the special zone this year Published 2026-06-18 18:01 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Cash dividend of NT$0.8 per common share Stock dividend of NT$0.25 Cash dividend of NT$0.3 per share Stock dividend of NT$0.7 Total dividends of NT$1 Companies mentioned:彰銀、台企銀、兆豐金、第一金、華南金、合庫金
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Asia-Pacific stocks repeatedly hit record highs, while Hong Kong stocks languish Published 2026-06-18 17:56 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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香港恆生指數 has fallen below 26,000 points since the middle of last month Closed at 23,924 points Plunged 387 points, or 1.59% Hong Kong stocks rebounded from a low of around 16,000 points about 2 years ago Rose to around 27,000 points at the end of last year The Hang Seng Index once topped 33,000 points 台灣加權指數 had just surpassed around 11,000 points The Hang Seng Index first fell below 26,000 points Then came 25,000 points Over the past 2 days, it has fallen below 24,000 points Rose 10.7% $2.9 trillion Companies mentioned:香港恆生指數、台灣加權指數、波士頓諮詢公司、李家超
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Heavy rain in Taipei causes 41 incidents; 2 people struck by lightning taken to hospital conscious Published 2026-06-18 17:55 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Reports of 41 incidents 37 involved flooding 75 millimeters Floodwaters about 20 centimeters deep 2 people were struck by lightning at a construction site in Zhongzheng District A 22-year-old man A 53-year-old man Companies mentioned:台北市、台大醫院
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Kaohsiung man owes 299 ETC and parking fees; bank account seized, pays NT$70,000 immediately Published 2026-06-18 17:54 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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299 outstanding fines and unpaid fees Paid off about NT$70,000 in unpaid fees and fines NT$300 per ticket Individual ETC tolls ranged from NT$28 to NT$262 Individual parking fees mostly ranged from NT$15 to NT$260 Companies mentioned:高雄分署、高速公路局南區養護工程分局、高雄市政府交裁中心、法務部行政執行署高雄分署
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Taichung Metro adopts smart railway cloud platform to strengthen monitoring and optimize maintenance management Published 2026-06-18 17:52 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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“Smart Railway Cloud Platform” Companies mentioned:台中捷運、中捷公司、台北科技大學
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No elation after World Cup goal, only tears: Messi's tears reveal a father-son bond Published 2026-06-18 17:47 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A 3-0 victory A record of 16 goals 39th birthday Companies mentioned:路透社、Athlon Sports、Mitre電台、中央社
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Vehicle fuel fees renamed road maintenance fees, collection begins in July; amounts and payment deadlines unchanged Published 2026-06-18 17:47 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The Directorate General of Highways plans this year to notify owners of 20.24 million cars and motorcycles A total of 14.079 million payment notices will be mailed The name “vehicle fuel use fee” has been used for about 66 years Road maintenance fees for electric vehicles are expected to be introduced in 2030 Original 電動汽車、機車各約14萬輛 Companies mentioned:交通部公路局、交通部運輸研究所
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