AI News 180m Report

2026-06-18 18:00–21:00 JST

183 received, 183 listed, 4 sources ・ Page 2 of 2

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 107 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 76 items from 2 sources.

One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

Japan | PR TIMES (continued)(101)

[Free seminar] Announcement of “ONE-VALUE to hold seminar on Vietnam’s electricity market and DPPA system”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • June 11, 2026

Companies mentioned:ONE-VALUE株式会社、EVN

Taiwan | 中央社 CNA(70)

Bribery case resurfaces at 核二廠; former plant chief among 3 detained and barred from contact with visitors

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 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

United Arab Emirates to protect children, banning social media use by those under 15

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 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)

Marcos visits Russia and meets Putin, expanding diplomatic and economic ties

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 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

伊藤潤二 visits Taiwan for the 6th time for an exhibition, calling it his second home

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 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

Southeast Asia Business & Finance/竣邦-KY subsidiary changes contractor for Vietnam factory construction; project cost adjusted

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 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

Paddlers return from Lanyu ancestral-roots exchange; Golden Friendship presents a Batan collection

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 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

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 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 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

Report: 新光三越’s Tianmu store lease expires at year-end; landlord Cathay Life’s tenant search sparks debate

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 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

Taiwan stocks rise 2,296 points this week; market capitalization of listed companies surges to NT$151.6 trillion

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 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

Heavy rain causes more than NT$40 million in agricultural losses in Pingtung; county urges farmers to report via disaster app

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Agricultural losses have totaled more than NT$40 million

Companies mentioned:屏東縣政府、農業部

To reduce fire risk, Keelung installs automatic gas stove shutoff devices for disadvantaged residents

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 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

Central bank rates frozen for 9th straight time, credit controls unchanged; realtor: worst is over

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:信義房屋、中信房屋、高力國際不動產

Heavy rain causes 91 incidents in Taipei; 台灣大學 records cumulative rainfall of 147 millimeters

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 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

Original北藝中心攜手全民大劇團 「士林YES!」重回90年代

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • “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

First day of Dragon Boat Festival holiday: 高公局 expects congestion on 10 freeway sections

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 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

藺草 weaving artisan Chu Zhou Guichun dies; 文化部 to posthumously present citation of recognition

Published ・ 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.

Companies mentioned:文化部、台中市政府

Liang Wen-jie: Cross-Strait Forum is a united front platform, as established during Ma Ying-jeou’s presidency

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 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

2 men caught riding double in Tainan with drugs; driver under influence; police tackle and arrest them

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 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

瑞士 confirms US-Iran talks planned for June 19, with preliminary consultations on implementing an agreement

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:瑞士、美國、伊朗、巴基斯坦、卡達

Original立陶宛無中國外交官逾一年 擬同意設臨時代辦處

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 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

G7 summit sideshow: Lee Jae-myung and Trump make a “pinky promise” to play golf

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:G7、X

Father slaps middle-school daughter in the street in Luzhou, New Taipei; police summon him

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 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

Japan considers cutting food consumption tax to 1%; Takaichi aims to implement the change from April 2027

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 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

Original取消直升機降中台科大 航特部:任務考量已提前通知

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:陸軍航空特戰指揮部、中台科技大學、602旅

US gasoline prices continue to fall; expert says they are unlikely to return to $3 per gallon in the short term

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 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

SOGO stores all post growth in first half; midyear sale set to launch and capture summer holiday demand

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 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

Tokyo’s Shibuya cracks down on littering, issues 210 fines in half a month

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 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

中華電 broadcasts World Cup; Messi hat trick sends traffic soaring

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 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

Malaysia NGO warns of rising anti-Rohingya hate speech on eve of World Refugee Day

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 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

Taipei Film Festival unveils lineup of extraordinary actors; 9 from Taiwan shine on international stage

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 9 “extraordinary actors”
  • First launched in 2023

Companies mentioned:台北電影節、中央社

Fake investment scheme raises over NT$70 million; prosecutors question 6 defendants

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Illegally raised more than NT$70 million

Companies mentioned:EvanHawaii、United Elite

陳光復 hospitalized after a fall; family members jointly back 吳淑瑾 to run in his place

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 陳光復’s 7 siblings
  • Election Day on Nov. 28

Companies mentioned:陳光復、吳淑瑾、民進黨

Yang Ming: Oil-price rush to ship cargo, port congestion and 3 other factors push up freight rates; peak-season momentum to continue

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 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

5 groups sign agricultural product orders with mainland at Strait Forum; MAC says agriculture ministry should investigate

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 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

Cho Jung-tai: Zero tolerance for drug-impaired driving; bill to impose fines for possessing e-cigarettes to be proposed next week

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 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

Dragon Boat Festival outreach brings warmth; 澎湖地檢署 visits former offenders and victims’ families

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 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

Mainland media report on officialdom’s distorted culture through civil servant’s death; story deleted after sparking heated debate

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 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

U.S. and Iran sign agreement; IAEA says it is willing to help draw up implementation steps

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 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

Early review of Early Childhood Education and Care Act retains all key provisions for negotiations

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 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

Chi Lien-cheng rolls out 4 lines of defense against drugs; schools adopt level 5 security, police allowed to enter campuses to investigate

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 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

World competitiveness rankings: Hong Kong rises to No. 2 globally, report says

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 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)

Original幼兒園教唱中共黨慶歌 陸委會:請北市教育局再檢視

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 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

Kaohsiung woman runs red light, objects to being reported, hits officer with scooter and causes disturbance; indicted

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 58-year-old Liu

Companies mentioned:高雄地檢署

Bullet holes found at home after Miaoli councilor puts up campaign sign; police actively investigating

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Bullets were found to have pierced the metal gates of 2 homes at the scene

Companies mentioned:民進黨

Original集集線6/25恢復全線通車至車埕 台鐵推石虎紀念票

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Priced at NT$499 each
  • Tickets are valid for travel from June 25 to Aug. 31, 115

Companies mentioned:台鐵

Original橄欖油新制等遭疑放水 食藥署預算凍結逾2千萬

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 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

National Sports Park project’s third phase delivers impressive results; Taiwan team wins 38 gold medals to date

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 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

Hualien’s Liyu Lake completes inspections of 105 swan boats, aims to resume operations before summer vacation

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 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

Bird flu ravages Australian island; more than 13,000 seal pups die

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 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

New Taipei parolee stabs woman to death after she rejects his advances; second court upholds life sentence

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 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

Mino Kaohsiung 147 new rice hits the market; Su Chiao-hui and Chiu Ying-ying join in recommending it

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 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

National Science and Technology Museum creates animal escape maze, offering a new perspective on ecological green networks

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 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

DBS bullish on Asia’s wealth management demand, to add 18 wealth management centers by 2027

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 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

Han Kuo-yu speaks at awards ceremony on corporate competition: brand and trust matter more

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 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

China’s domestically built cruise ship Adora Magic City to resume Japan route in December

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original5月中國訪日遊客人數年減60.4%
  • Fell to 313,000 people
  • Original5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

18 indicted in late-night street racing case in Hukou Township and other parts of Hsinchu County

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 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

US-Iran agreement drives oil prices lower; Japanese and South Korean stocks hit record highs

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 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

農業部 promotes high school students entering farming for 10 years; more than 4,200 awards given

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 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

Chinese visitors to Japan decline for consecutive months; mountain accidents involving foreign visitors in Japan hit record high

Published ・ 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

Cabinet plans drug testing buffer zones at 6 hospitals, aims to boost capacity by 8,600 cases

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 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

US defense chief praises NATO allies' progress on defense, says some countries must do more

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 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

阿里山植物園 opens greenhouse “Floating Light Realm,” upgrading forest therapy experience

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original嘉義縣18日電

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

央行 raises economic growth forecast to 9.45%, warns of credit risks stemming from Taiwan stock market heat

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 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

彰銀 expands wealth management presence with new center; 台企銀 aims to apply to join the special zone this year

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 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

Asia-Pacific stocks repeatedly hit record highs, while Hong Kong stocks languish

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 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

Heavy rain in Taipei causes 41 incidents; 2 people struck by lightning taken to hospital conscious

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 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

Kaohsiung man owes 299 ETC and parking fees; bank account seized, pays NT$70,000 immediately

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 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

Taichung Metro adopts smart railway cloud platform to strengthen monitoring and optimize maintenance management

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • “Smart Railway Cloud Platform”

Companies mentioned:台中捷運、中捷公司、台北科技大學

No elation after World Cup goal, only tears: Messi's tears reveal a father-son bond

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A 3-0 victory
  • A record of 16 goals
  • 39th birthday

Companies mentioned:路透社、Athlon Sports、Mitre電台、中央社

Vehicle fuel fees renamed road maintenance fees, collection begins in July; amounts and payment deadlines unchanged

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 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

Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示(6)

Securities Report (Beneficiary Securities of Domestic Investment Trusts) — Second Period (2025/03/22–2026/03/23)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management filed a securities report for beneficiary securities of a domestic investment trust.

Securities Report—75th Fiscal Year (2025/04/01–2026/03/31)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

三信電気株式会社 filed its securities report for the 75th fiscal year. The official document covers its management and financial position for fiscal 2025.

Securities Report (Domestic Investment Trust Beneficiary Securities)—40th Fiscal Year (2025/03/19–2026/03/18)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

アセットマネジメントOne published a securities report for the 40th fiscal year of domestic investment trust beneficiary securities.

Companies mentioned:アセットマネジメントOne株式会社

Securities Report (Domestic Investment Trust Beneficiary Securities)—1st Fiscal Year (2025/11/28–2026/03/18)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

りそなアセットマネジメント filed a securities report for the 1st fiscal year of domestic investment trust beneficiary securities.

Companies mentioned:りそなアセットマネジメント株式会社

Securities Report (Domestic Investment Trust Beneficiary Securities)—41st Fiscal Year (2025/09/23–2026/03/23)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

三井住友DSアセットマネジメント filed a securities report for the 41st fiscal year of domestic investment trust beneficiary securities.

Companies mentioned:三井住友DSアセットマネジメント株式会社

Securities Report (Domestic Investment Trust Beneficiary Securities)—5th Fiscal Year (2025/03/26–2026/03/25)

Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

大和アセットマネジメント filed a securities report for the 5th fiscal year of an investment trust.

Companies mentioned:大和アセットマネジメント株式会社

Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所(6)

【太子】Announcement of a change in the Company's accounting officer and acting spokesperson

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

太子建設 (2511) announced a personnel change involving the accounting supervisor and acting spokesperson (duties adjustment).

Companies mentioned:太子建設開発

【太子】Announcement of the Company's dividend distribution record date

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

Original太子(2511)が1株あたり0.3台湾ドルの現金配当を発表。配当基準日は2026年8月7日、支払日は8月24日。

【力智】Announcement of the company’s ex-dividend record date

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

力智 announced details of its cash dividend ex-dividend date. The ex-dividend trading date is July 21, and the cash dividend payment date is August 20.

Companies mentioned:力智

【太子】Announcement of key resolutions passed at the Company's 115 annual shareholders' meeting

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

太子建設 received shareholder-meeting approval for its fiscal 2025 financial statements and profit distribution proposal.

【EBC】Supplementary announcement on behalf of important ⼦ subsidiary 東林資產(股)公司 regarding the land-lease and commissioned construction ⼯engineering contract (correction to the date of occurrence)

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

A subsidiary of 東森集團 signed a 628 million yuan headquarters construction contract with 力福實業.

Companies mentioned:力福實業股份有限公司、東林資產

【亞航】Announcement of key resolutions passed at the Company's 115 annual shareholders' meeting

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

亞航 held its 115 annual general meeting, which passed resolutions on the annual financial statements and earnings distribution.

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