# AI News 180m Report｜2026-06-23 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 8 of 9

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 773 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 124 items from 2 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## 6月よりドラックストアザグザグ90店舗でコラントッテMAGサポーター販売開始

- Published: 2026-06-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000026.000179433.html
- anchor: #n1177097
- Companies mentioned: コラントッテ、ザグザグ

Facts:
- ドラックストアザグザグ90店舗
- Operates 231 locations, primarily in the Chugoku and Shikoku regions
- Ferrite permanent magnet, 160 millitesla
- 8 ferrite permanent magnets, 160 millitesla each
- 20 ferrite permanent magnets

## Joint research launched with 山形大学Well-Being研究所

- Published: 2026-06-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000027.000024394.html
- anchor: #n1177096
- Companies mentioned: Yume Cloud Japan、山形大学Well-Being研究所、山形大学、福井医療大学

Facts:
- Voice analysis technology and approximately 300,000 data records held by Yume Cloud Japan
- Survey of 322 people conducted nationwide in 10 rounds

## Akai探偵事務所 introduces a full post-payment system for all plans, including infidelity investigations

- Published: 2026-06-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000027.000078563.html
- anchor: #n1177095
- Companies mentioned: Akai探偵事務所、株式会社赤井事務所、日本調査業協会

Facts:
- Trial investigation: 3,000 yen
- Capital: 10 million yen
- Number of locations: 15 nationwide

## 【海老乃家】A lucky shrimp gift conveying wishes for “growth and prosperity.” Shrimp specialty shop 海老乃家 begins sales of summer gifts and O-chugen offerings

- Published: 2026-06-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000028.000060887.html
- anchor: #n1177094
- Companies mentioned: 海老乃家、FGROW JAPAN株式会社

Facts:
- 5% off eligible gift products
- For 10 or more delivery destinations
- ¥3,950 (tax included, free shipping)
- ¥8,900 (tax included)
- ¥9,100 (tax included)
- ¥9,600 (tax included)
- ¥5,600 (tax included)

## 【田中マヤ×CADUNE】First-ever collaboration product set for release!

- Published: 2026-06-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000030.000093787.html
- anchor: #n1177093
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アルページュ、CADUNE、田中マヤ

Facts:
- ■ Tech Shirt ¥24,200 (tax included)
- ■ Tech Camisole ¥18,900 (tax included)
- ■ Tech Pants ¥25,300 (tax included)

## Never worry about ports or power at the worksite again! A new Ethernet model of the “Interface Converter Full Set Bag” compatible with 三菱電機 FA equipment comes standard with an industrial hub and USB charger

- Published: 2026-06-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000030.000123038.html
- anchor: #n1177092
- Companies mentioned: ダイヤトレンド株式会社、三菱電機、CIO

Facts:
- To be released on July 3, 2026
- Direct sales price (tax included): 109,890 yen
- CIO USB PD charger with a maximum output of 67 W
- Compound annual growth rate (CAGR): 7.7%

## For heatstroke prevention in emergencies. Releasing the portable “Heatstroke Rescue Bus,” which is ready for use 1 minute 50 seconds after inflation

- Published: 2026-06-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000031.000166643.html
- anchor: #n1177091
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ワン・ステップ、日本救急医学会、厚生労働省

Facts:
- Setup is complete 1 minute 50 seconds after inflation
- Base fee: from 30,000 yen
- 1-day rental fee: from 2,500 yen
- Shipping: from 20,000 yen (excluding Hokkaido, Okinawa, and remote islands)
- Setup and removal fee: from 170,000 yen
- From 130,000 yen

## Ranking of negative words that make people hesitant to apply or interview: No. 5 “yabai,” No. 4 “intense workload”—what is No. 1?

- Published: 2026-06-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000033.000044106.html
- anchor: #n1177090
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社フリースクエア

Facts:
- 71.8% may hesitate to apply or interview because of some kind of negative word
- “Black company” (49.5%) and “power harassment” (49.5%) tied for No. 1
- “Bad reputation” (35.3%)
- “Intense workload” (34.8%)
- “Yabai” (33.2%)
- 52.8% have clicked on a negative word and conducted further research
- About 40% have hesitated to apply or interview because of a negative word

## IoT-EX株式会社 to exhibit at the 2nd Manufacturing Cybersecurity Expo [Tokyo]

- Published: 2026-06-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000033.000049175.html
- anchor: #n1177089
- Companies mentioned: IoT-EX株式会社、BizMobile株式会社、RX Japan 株式会社

Facts:
- 2026年7月1日（水）～3日（金）
- 10:00～17:00
- Capital: 66 million yen (capital reserve: 56 million yen)

## 体験ギフト・マーケットプレイス「anatae（あなたへ）」、全国のローソン店舗でギフトカードの販売を開始（一部店舗を除く）

- Published: 2026-06-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000034.000138903.html
- anchor: #n1177088
- Companies mentioned: ANATAE株式会社、ローソン、Blackhawk Network Japan株式会社、Smartboxグループ、Giftory、Wondergifts

Facts:
- A gift card whose value can be set freely at the time of purchase, from ¥1,000 to ¥100,000.
- Covers approximately 18,000 accommodation facilities nationwide.
- Choose freely from more than approximately 5,000 experience locations.
- Leveraging a network of partner vendors with a track record of more than 100 billion yen in combined group sales

## Attaches to forklifts and turns dangerous movements into data to support safety measures. Releasing the “Fork Safe Monitor Standard Version” sensor box

- Published: 2026-06-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000038.000009377.html
- anchor: #n1177087
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社マーストーケンソリューション

Facts:
- 1-8-5 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

## E-Grid aims to cut electric motorcycle power consumption by up to 20%—launches demonstration study of AI driving analysis in Bangkok, Thailand

- Published: 2026-06-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000038.000105966.html
- anchor: #n1177086
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社イーグリッド、NEDO、Jowit Global

Facts:
- Reduce power consumption by more than 20%
- Continuously collect driving data from 20 electric motorcycles and battery cell data
- Officially launched a demonstration test in Bangkok, Thailand, in April 2026
- Following commercialization in Thailand in 2027
- ASEAN expansion from 2028

## Completes deployment of “DiCaster Police,” a drone video transmission system for domestic police agencies

- Published: 2026-06-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000039.000125312.html
- anchor: #n1177085
- Companies mentioned: Casley Deep Innovations株式会社、警視庁

## Amada and Tokyo Steel launch circular economy initiative through collaboration across material supply and recycling

- Published: 2026-06-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000039.000136898.html
- anchor: #n1177084
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エンビプロ・ホールディングス、株式会社アマダ、東京製鐵株式会社

Facts:
- The volume handled in the first year is expected to be approximately 1,000 tons (iron resources) annually

## More than 80% say VOC use is “necessary,” but only 20% say it is “being put to sufficient use” | Releases report on “Challenges and Prospects for VOC Analysis and Use.”

- Published: 2026-06-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000040.000076399.html
- anchor: #n1177083
- Companies mentioned: フライル、Flyle

Facts:
- More than 80% consider VOC use “necessary” (82.3%)
- Only 23.6% said VOC is “sufficiently useful” for business decision-making and improvement activities.
- Survey of 424 contact center frontline leaders through executives
- “Challenges and Prospects for VOC Analysis and Use” report (37 pages total)
- Capital: ¥100,000,000

## Annual grand prize awarded in 'REMILA BHC 2026,' a hair contest celebrating 'back styles'

- Published: 2026-06-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000040.000149758.html
- anchor: #n1177082
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社リサスティー、LECO、AYOMOT、BEAUTRIUM、in chelsea、JURK、Hank.、ROSE

Facts:
- About 220 entries gathered from hairdressers and salons nationwide
- 7 leading figures from the beauty industry took part
- Installed at more than 800 locations nationwide
- Capital: 90 million yen (capital reserve: 85 million yen)

## 【高倉町珈琲】Enjoy the flavors of the season at the 'Melon Fair'! It kicks off again this year on June 25 for a limited time!

- Published: 2026-06-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000041.000123926.html
- anchor: #n1177081
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社高倉町珈琲、高倉町珈琲

Facts:
- Sugar content of at least 13 degrees
- Just size: ¥1,091 (¥1,200 including tax)
- Regular size: ¥1,691 (¥1,860 including tax)
- 619 yen (680 yen including tax)
- 800 yen (880 yen including tax)

## Free workshop on the latest marketing: a hands-on seminar on resource allocation strategies for WEB advertising, drawing lessons from popular games

- Published: 2026-06-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000042.000108718.html
- anchor: #n1177080
- Companies mentioned: one move株式会社、ONE Lab、株式会社ピアラ

Facts:
- More than 200 clients
- June 2020

## 24-hour unmanned rental car service オールタイムレンタカー to exhibit at IVS2026 Startup Market

- Published: 2026-06-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000043.000071927.html
- anchor: #n1177079
- Companies mentioned: バリュートープ株式会社、オールタイムレンタカー、株式会社イード、株式会社ジゴワッツ、株式会社スマートバリュー、Kuruma Base

Facts:
- Membership has exceeded 35,000
- Capital: 107,000,000 yen

## AI character chat service オズチャット launches completely free chat experience in exchange for watching ads

- Published: 2026-06-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000045.000117951.html
- anchor: #n1177078
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Trippy、オズチャット

Facts:
- Cumulative users: 210,000
- Messages exchanged between users and characters have surpassed 50 million
- Cumulative fan-created scenarios have also exceeded 1,500
- 1人あたり平均240往復

## NDI Solutions launches Secure Scopes, a completely free AI security assessment service to meet 経済産業省's security assessment system requirements

- Published: 2026-06-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000045.000123468.html
- anchor: #n1177077
- Companies mentioned: NDIソリューションズ株式会社、経済産業省

Facts:
- Full implementation of the SCS assessment system is scheduled to begin in the second half of 2026
- Tuesday, June 23, 2026
- 7 types of assessment results

## Kuribayashi Kisen invests in ON＆BOARD Fund 1

- Published: 2026-06-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000045.000134174.html
- anchor: #n1177076
- Companies mentioned: 栗林商船株式会社、ON＆BOARD株式会社

Facts:
- May 8, 2026
- It was established in 2024

## Notice of change in representative director and president of Inochio Holdings

- Published: 2026-06-17T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000065359.html
- anchor: #n1177576
- Companies mentioned: イノチオホールディングス株式会社、イシグロ農材株式会社、イノチオアグリ株式会社、イノチオグループ

Facts:
- 117th anniversary of founding
- Effective June 15, 2026

## China's 618 shopping festival promotions falter, with total sales nearly unchanged from last year

- Published: 2026-06-23T14:41:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202606230145.aspx
- anchor: #n1177608
- Companies mentioned: 天貓、京東、拼多多、抖音、淘寶、小紅書

Facts:
- Gross merchandise value (GMV) was RMB 863.6 billion
- About NT$4.033 trillion
- Last year's RMB 855.6 billion
- This year's 618 gross merchandise value was RMB 934 billion
- Up 4% year on year
- 中國5月社會消費品零售總額年減0.6%

## Councilor criticizes 7.44 million per sunshade; Taipei City Government says funds were budgeted in accordance with the law

- Published: 2026-06-23T14:40:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606230143.aspx
- anchor: #n1177610
- Companies mentioned: 台北市政府、都發局、新北市、台北市新工處

Facts:
- Total cost per unit: 7.44 million
- Budget surged by 34 million in 3 months
- One in New Taipei costs 900,000
- The total cost for 8 sunshades was about NT$14.05 million
- The total budget unexpectedly surged to NT$49.66 million
- Lighting costs also jumped from NT$330,000 to NT$5.84 million
- Design and supervision fees for the sunshades in Taipei reached NT$9.91 million
- Total costs were nearly NT$60 million
- The average material cost per unit for the sunshade structure and related facilities, including electrical, lighting and drainage systems, was about NT$1.46 million

## 大學生涉虐殺寵物鼠 高雄動保處：查證送辦

- Published: 2026-06-23T14:40:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606230144.aspx
- anchor: #n1177609
- Companies mentioned: 高雄市動物保護處

Facts:
- The penalty can be up to 2 years in prison
- A fine of NT$200,000 or more may also be imposed
- Up to NT$2 million in fines

## 外交部: 立陶宛 government reshuffle puts Taiwan talks on hold, but does not affect friendly ties between the two sides

- Published: 2026-06-23T14:38:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606230142.aspx
- anchor: #n1177611
- Companies mentioned: 立陶宛、台灣、外交部、LRT、蕭光偉

## After repeated rumors of arrest, mainland Chinese real estate entrepreneur Wang Shi reports online harassment

- Published: 2026-06-23T14:37:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202606230141.aspx
- anchor: #n1177612
- Companies mentioned: 萬科企業、萬科房地產公司、深圳市公安機關、深圳市鹽田區人民法院

Facts:
- In recent days, hundreds of accounts have coordinated to fabricate false information
- Related content has surpassed 100 million views across the web
- Wang Shi founded Vanke in 1984
- He stepped back from the front line in 2011
- He officially retired in 2017

## Taiwan stock ETF beneficiaries end record streak, falling by 86,000 for the week

- Published: 2026-06-23T14:36:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606230140.aspx
- anchor: #n1177613
- Companies mentioned: 群益台灣精選高息、大華優利高填息30、主動富邦台灣龍躍、主動聯博動能50、主動中信台灣收益、元大台灣50、元大台灣50反一

Facts:
- The total number of beneficiaries across 91 Taiwan stock ETFs was 17,035,034
- Down 86,441 from the previous week
- 群益台灣精選高息（00919）gained 22,500 beneficiaries week on week
- 大華優利高填息30（00918）gained 8,552 for the week
- 主動富邦台灣龍躍（00405A）gained 7,762 for the week
- 主動聯博動能50（00404A）gained 3,687 for the week
- 主動中信台灣收益（00406A）gained 2,346 for the week
- 元大台灣50（0050）added 6,698 beneficiaries last week
- 元大台灣50反一（00632R）added 1,154 beneficiaries last week
- The total number of beneficiaries across Taiwan stock ETFs rose by 4,861,544

## At the World Cup, 阿爾及利亞 came from behind to beat 約旦 2-1, keeping its qualification hopes alive

- Published: 2026-06-23T14:34:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606230139.aspx
- anchor: #n1177614
- Companies mentioned: 阿爾及利亞、約旦、阿根廷、奧地利、Mohannad Abu Taha、Mousa Tamari、Nizar Al-Rashdan、Nadhir Benbouali、Ramy Bensebaini、Amine Gouiri

Facts:
- 阿爾及利亞 showed outstanding resilience, scoring from 2 corner kicks in the second half to beat 約旦 2-1
- 約旦, making its first World Cup appearance, launched an attack in the 36th minute
- Won a corner in the 69th minute
- 阿爾及利亞 mounted another attack in the 82nd minute
- 阿爾及利亞 has reached the World Cup finals for the 5th time in its history
- 約旦, which made the World Cup finals this time thanks to the expanded tournament, scored the 2nd goal in its history

## PC market faces price increases; 華碩 says there is still room for slight price adjustments in the 3rd quarter

- Published: 2026-06-23T14:33:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606230138.aspx
- anchor: #n1177615
- Companies mentioned: 華碩、華碩聯合科技系統

Facts:
- Cumulative price increases for some products are already nearing 30% compared with prices in the 4th quarter of last year
- The proportion of consumers adding related value-added services was originally 10%

## Russian overnight airstrikes in Ukraine leave 6 injured; fuel crisis in Russia spreads to Siberia

- Published: 2026-06-23T14:31:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606230137.aspx
- anchor: #n1177577
- Companies mentioned: Telegram

Facts:
- 6 people were injured
- More than 2,000 kilometers from the front line
- About 2,500 kilometers southeast of Moscow

## 柏南 poised to become UK prime minister; 工黨 hopes 'King of the North' can turn things around

- Published: 2026-06-23T14:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606230136.aspx
- anchor: #n1177578
- Companies mentioned: 工黨、英國改革黨、綠黨、艾佛頓隊、劍橋大學、曼徹斯特大學、利物浦大學

Facts:
- 56歲的柏南
- Pope Francis (Pope Francis, died in 2025)
- In 2001, 柏南 stood in the English northern constituency of Leigh, near his hometown
- 柏南 first ran for 工黨 leader after the party lost the 2010 election and went into opposition
- He ran again in 2015 and became the frontrunner
- In 2017, 柏南 felt his place was in local rather than national politics

## South Korean ballot shortage incident: Truth Commission chair says counting should not begin before voting is complete

- Published: 2026-06-23T14:24:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606230135.aspx
- anchor: #n1177579
- Companies mentioned: 真相調查委員會、KBS、韓聯社、中央選舉管理委員會、國民力量、盧泰嶽

Facts:
- At least more than 30 people, but fewer than 40
- Voting hours extended until 10 p.m.
- Counting was announced to begin at 7:27 p.m.
- The voting deadline was not extended by 20 or 30 minutes

## The northbound waiting area on Kaohsiung MRT World Games Station's Platform 1 to be upgraded to increase service capacity

- Published: 2026-06-23T14:21:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606230134.aspx
- anchor: #n1177538
- Companies mentioned: 高雄捷運公司

Facts:
- The project cost about NT$20 million

## Administrative enforcement collections top 700 billion; Cheng Ming-chien calls it a very impressive report card

- Published: 2026-06-23T14:19:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606230133.aspx
- anchor: #n1177539
- Companies mentioned: 行政執行署、張榮發基金會、法務部、最高檢察署、台灣高等檢察署、台北地檢署

Facts:
- Cumulative collections surpass 700 billion

## AI boom boosts prospects; employees at Korea’s SK海力士 and Samsung become top picks in matchmaking

- Published: 2026-06-23T14:18:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606230131.aspx
- anchor: #n1177541
- Companies mentioned: SK海力士、三星電子、Bien Aller、SUNOO

## 嚴藝文導戲探索男性脆弱 張孝全拍攝首次哭出聲音

- Published: 2026-06-23T14:18:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202606230132.aspx
- anchor: #n1177540
- Companies mentioned: 張孝全、嚴藝文、黃迪揚、方志友

## Han Kuo-yu visits 台積電’s Arizona plant and exchanges views with industry representatives

- Published: 2026-06-23T14:16:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606230129.aspx
- anchor: #n1177543
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、TSMC Arizona

Facts:
- More than 10 台積電 supply-chain companies investing in the US

## 市場活躍 中國1-5月證交印花稅收入激增88.8%

- Published: 2026-06-23T14:16:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202606230130.aspx
- anchor: #n1177542
- Companies mentioned: 中國財政部、財新網、國家稅務總局稅收科學研究所、第一財經

Facts:
- Securities transaction stamp tax revenue surges 88.8%
- Domestic consumption tax revenue falls 3.1% year over year
- Corporate income tax revenue edges up 0.2%
- National general public budget revenue rises 4% year over year
- National tax revenue rises 4.4% year over year
- Nontax revenue rises 2.2% year over year
- Central government general public budget revenue rises 5.7% year over year
- Local general public budget revenue rises 2.7% year over year
- Domestic value-added tax revenue rises 6.2% year over year
- Personal income tax revenue rises 12.2% year over year
- Stamp tax revenue rises 35.8% year over year
- Deed tax revenue falls 14.8% year over year
- Land value-added tax revenue falls 14.2% year over year
- National government fund budget revenue falls 19.2% year over year
- Central government fund budget revenue rises 10.5% year over year
- Local government fund budget revenue falls 23.2% year over year

## Taiwan proposes APEC health care subfund; 外交部 reveals China once tried to block it

- Published: 2026-06-23T14:11:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606230128.aspx
- anchor: #n1177528
- Companies mentioned: APEC、外交部、中国

Facts:
- Signs a memorandum pledging $1.5 million
- Spent 10 months communicating

## Tung Tzu-wei makes 7 major pledges to support Keelung’s 20,000 residents with disabilities

- Published: 2026-06-23T14:09:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606230127.aspx
- anchor: #n1177529
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨、基隆市政府、中央社

Facts:
- More than 20,000 households with members with disabilities in Keelung
- Over 1 year, the total will rise from NT$4,500 to NT$9,000
- 基隆身障人口45歲以上達8成

## 高雄前偵查隊長假辦案真跟監 偷拍情敵誣告遭起訴

- Published: 2026-06-23T14:07:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606230125.aspx
- anchor: #n1177423
- Companies mentioned: 高雄市政府警察局

Facts:
- A 60-year-old man surnamed Hu
- Made 3 consecutive calls to 110 to report an incident

## Global compound hot-day and hot-night events increase; Peng Chi-ming plans heat-resistance drills at 40 degrees

- Published: 2026-06-23T14:07:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606230126.aspx
- anchor: #n1177421
- Companies mentioned: 環境部、台灣科技媒體中心、台灣師範大學、台灣大學、勞動部、農業部、NGO

Facts:
- Consecutive compound events involving hot days followed by hot nights have increased 73% globally
- Heat-resistance drills at 40 degrees Celsius
- Average temperatures in city centers are more than 3 degrees Celsius higher than in suburbs

## Taiwan black bear habitat featured in exhibition bringing Walami’s “Friendly Bear Forest” to visitors

- Published: 2026-06-23T14:05:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606230124.aspx
- anchor: #n1177422
- Companies mentioned: 玉山國家公園管理處、台灣黑熊保育協會

Facts:
- Exhibition features 29 works by children
- Yushan National Park Headquarters to hold a children’s art exhibition at the Nan’an Visitor Center starting July 1
- “Friendly Bear Forest Beneath Walami: Taiwan Black Bear Ecology Children’s Art Exhibition” to be held on August 31 next year at the Nan’an Visitor Center in Zhuoxi Township, Hualien County

## Yen nears 40-year low; Japan’s finance minister hints at intervention to support currency

- Published: 2026-06-23T14:03:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606230123.aspx
- anchor: #n1177424
- Companies mentioned: 日本財務省、法新社、美國財政部

Facts:
- Japan spent more than $70 billion on this last month
- 協助日圓從1美元兌161.93日圓的低點回升
- The yen traded at around 161.60 per US dollar during afternoon trading in Tokyo today
- 日圓曾在2011年升值到1美元兌75日圓的歷史高點

## TEL台灣 robotics competition takes on baseball pitching, with more than NT$1 million in prizes and grants

- Published: 2026-06-23T13:58:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606230122.aspx
- anchor: #n1177407
- Companies mentioned: TEL台灣、Tokyo Electron Taiwan、國立中科實驗高級中學、台中市私立明道高級中學、國立南科國際實驗高級中學

Facts:
- Total prize money and grants exceed NT$1 million
- Each of the 28 teams advancing to the finals can receive NT$40,000 in production grants
- They will have a chance to compete for the NT$120,000 grand prize

## President: Democracies should work together to build resilience and counter transnational repression

- Published: 2026-06-23T13:53:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606230120.aspx
- anchor: #n1177409
- Companies mentioned: GCTF、加拿大、美國、日本、澳洲、英國、歐洲議會、歐盟

Facts:
- Experts and scholars from 29 countries gather
- GCTF has held more than 100 international workshops to date
- From 134 countries
- More than 10,000 experts and government officials participate

## Huang Min-hui visits Germany and the Netherlands, hoping to draw on their experience to build a sustainable Chiayi City

- Published: 2026-06-23T13:53:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606230121.aspx
- anchor: #n1177408
- Companies mentioned: 瑞曼迪斯集團

## DPP urges opposition to swiftly pass drone budget and build a three-in-one strategic industry

- Published: 2026-06-23T13:52:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606230118.aspx
- anchor: #n1177411
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨、美國在台協會（AIT）

Facts:
- Allocates a special budget of NT$210 billion
- 補足1.25 兆元國防戰力需求缺口
- Taiwanese drone companies secured more than NT$1.5 billion in business opportunities in 3 days

## 台大醫學院 Dean Wu Ming-hsien critically ill; hospital confirms he is being resuscitated

- Published: 2026-06-23T13:52:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606230119.aspx
- anchor: #n1177410
- Companies mentioned: 台大醫學院、台大醫院、台北醫學大學附設醫院、Facebook

Facts:
- Taiwan’s nationwide recruitment rate for internal medicine residents is just 61%

## 甲骨文 adopts AI to drive transformation, cuts 21,000 employees

- Published: 2026-06-23T13:48:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606230117.aspx
- anchor: #n1177412
- Companies mentioned: 甲骨文、OpenAI、Meta、亞馬遜、微軟

Facts:
- Total workforce shrinks 13%
- The company has 141,000 employees
- It had about 162,000 employees in the same period last year
- Spent $1.84 billion on severance
- $374 million in the previous fiscal year
- Cut more than 119,800 employees
- Shares have fallen about 10% so far this year
- Net capital expenditures of about $70 billion
- Raise another $40 billion in debt and equity
- $20 billion capital-raising plan

## 加州參議會通過友台決議 肯定台灣總統直選30週年

- Published: 2026-06-23T13:44:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606230116.aspx
- anchor: #n1177401
- Companies mentioned: 加州參議會、台灣、美國

Facts:
- 台灣總統直選30週年
- 250th anniversary of 美國’s founding
- 台灣與加州締結姊妹州42週年
- 26th anniversary of Taiwanese American Heritage Week
- 加州參議會 passes pro-Taiwan resolution for the 3rd consecutive year

## Vice President Hsiao: Taiwan needs stronger international cooperation to achieve digital transformation

- Published: 2026-06-23T13:38:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606230115.aspx
- anchor: #n1177362
- Companies mentioned: 亞太貿易便捷化與電子商務理事會、AFACT、商業發展研究院

Facts:
- Representatives and experts from 14 countries, with more than 60 member-country representatives and experts participating
- Taiwan is also committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050

## Cheng Li-wun: Resuming cross-strait dialogue on the basis of the 九二 Consensus would help ensure peace and stability

- Published: 2026-06-23T13:35:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606230114.aspx
- anchor: #n1177363
- Companies mentioned: 國民黨、美國在台協會、AIT、民進黨

Facts:
- 台灣有支持維持現狀的7成民意
- This includes the wishes of 23 million people

## Smoke incident beside tracks on the Bannan Line; Taipei Metro cites cable insulation abnormality

- Published: 2026-06-23T13:33:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606230113.aspx
- anchor: #n1177364
- Companies mentioned: 台北捷運公司

Facts:
- 8:28 p.m.
- 21st

## Major NBA trade reported; ESPN: Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo headed to the Heat

- Published: 2026-06-23T13:25:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606230111.aspx
- anchor: #n1177343
- Companies mentioned: NBA、密爾瓦基公鹿、邁阿密熱火、ESPN

Facts:
- Antetokounmpo’s 13-year career with the Bucks will also come to an end
- He was selected for the All-Star Game 10 consecutive times
- Named NBA Most Valuable Player twice
- He also led the Bucks to the championship in 2021
- Including this year’s No. 13 pick

## Power report raises demand forecast; scholars urge shifting subsidies toward energy-efficiency results

- Published: 2026-06-23T13:22:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606230109.aspx
- anchor: #n1177280
- Companies mentioned: 台灣科技媒體中心、台灣科技大學、台北科技大學

Facts:
- Average annual growth in national electricity demand is projected to reach 2.5% from 2026 to 2035
- The average annual growth rate in peak nighttime load reached 2.7%
- 1.24% from 2016 to 2025
- Assess raising the statutory 14-day natural gas safety stock
- to a strategic reserve of 21 to 30 days

## 灰狼, 籃網 and 公牛 complete a three-team trade; Randle and Claxton change teams

- Published: 2026-06-23T13:19:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606230107.aspx
- anchor: #n1177282
- Companies mentioned: 灰狼、籃網、公牛、ESPN

Facts:
- Randle's $33.3 million salary for next season will count against 籃網's books
- Claxton's $23.3 million salary will be added to 公牛's payroll
- 灰狼 will also have a $15.1 million non-taxpayer mid-level exception

## 弘道's “Grandparents Color Walk” in Taichung opens for registration July 1

- Published: 2026-06-23T13:19:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606230108.aspx
- anchor: #n1177281
- Companies mentioned: 弘道老人福利基金會、弘毓社會福利基金會、東海大學

Facts:
- Limited to 1400 people
- Registration costs 300 New Taiwan dollars per person
- 400 children with developmental delays and their families
- Those who complete the 3-kilometer walk
- 80 prizes

## Fire at 空軍 base in Hsinchu; military says blaze extinguished, 1 worker taken to hospital

- Published: 2026-06-23T13:18:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606230106.aspx
- anchor: #n1177283
- Companies mentioned: 空軍、陸軍後勤指揮部、台大醫院新竹分院、新竹市消防局

Facts:
- 1 worker injured

## 安宏生醫 CEO: Taiwan is capable of contributing to global AI drug innovation

- Published: 2026-06-23T13:17:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606230105.aspx
- anchor: #n1177284
- Companies mentioned: 安宏生醫、AnHorn Medicines、美國食品藥物管理局、FDA

Facts:
- Male pattern baldness is a chronic treatment market worth about US$4.7 billion, with stable, long-term growth potential
- The product will begin Phase II clinical trials in 2027
- Targeting entry into the global market in 2031

## 國軍 holds immediate combat-readiness drills; 269th Brigade tanks and armored vehicles advance into Bali and Taipei Port

- Published: 2026-06-23T13:15:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606230103.aspx
- anchor: #n1177286
- Companies mentioned: 國軍、陸軍269旅、中央社

Facts:
- 5-day immediate combat-readiness drills
- 陸軍269旅 combat team

## Man in his 7th decade in Taipei's Xinyi District steals underwear for 3 days, then steals neighbor's shoes; police refer case to prosecutors

- Published: 2026-06-23T13:15:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606230104.aspx
- anchor: #n1177285
- Companies mentioned: 臉書、中央社

Facts:
- Stole items for 3 consecutive days
- Losses exceeded ten thousand New Taiwan dollars

## The New Taiwan dollar rose 2.2 cents at midday to temporarily close at 31.609

- Published: 2026-06-23T13:06:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606230102.aspx
- anchor: #n1177275

Facts:
- The New Taiwan dollar temporarily closed at 31.609 against the US dollar at noon today
- Trading amounted to US$1.244 billion
- The New Taiwan dollar opened at 31.66 against the US dollar today
- The morning high was 31.58
- The low was 31.66

## Ministry of Economic Affairs: 9 products, including electric vehicle charging equipment, to face mandatory inspection starting in July

- Published: 2026-06-23T13:05:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606230101.aspx
- anchor: #n1177276
- Companies mentioned: 經濟部標準檢驗局

Facts:
- Electric vehicle charging equipment rated below 30kW
- Power conversion systems rated below 20kW
- Stationary lithium energy storage devices below 20kWh
- Effective July 1

## LDP slush fund case: Former lawmaker becomes first to be sentenced in open court

- Published: 2026-06-23T13:01:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606230100.aspx
- anchor: #n1177165
- Companies mentioned: 自民党、志公会、清和政策研究会、TBSテレビ、東京地裁、共同社

## 工會要求提撥退休金 勞動部：持續督促南山人壽

- Published: 2026-06-23T13:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606230099.aspx
- anchor: #n1177166
- Companies mentioned: 南山人壽、勞動部、台北市南山人壽企業工會、台北市勞動局、最高行政法院、勞保局、台灣證券交易所、證券櫃檯買賣中心

Facts:
- 南山人壽 has been fined 90.8 million New Taiwan dollars
- 截至今年5月底止已裁處908件

## 台積電 advanced packaging plants spread across 5 locations; report that it is considering a plant in Erlin remains unconfirmed

- Published: 2026-06-23T12:57:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606230098.aspx
- anchor: #n1177066
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、艾克爾

Facts:
- CoWoS advanced packaging capacity is projected to grow at a compound annual rate of more than 80% from 2022 to 2027
- System-on-Integrated-Chips (SoIC) capacity is projected to grow at a compound annual rate of more than 90%

## Former Keelung prosecutor indicted over alleged usurious lending exceeding 100 million New Taiwan dollars and collecting more than 40 million in interest

- Published: 2026-06-23T12:54:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606230097.aspx
- anchor: #n1177067
- Companies mentioned: 基隆地檢署、歌唱行

Facts:
- Loans totaled as much as 100 million New Taiwan dollars
- Collected more than 43.02 million New Taiwan dollars in interest in total
- Annual interest rate reached as high as 84%
- Collected a 60,000 New Taiwan dollar brokerage fee
- Paid Mr. Zhong more than 140,000 New Taiwan dollars
- Collected more than 3.54 million New Taiwan dollars in interest
- Interest collected exceeded 39.48 million New Taiwan dollars

## Fatal 特斯拉 crash suspected of involving self-driving system; US regulators launch investigation

- Published: 2026-06-23T12:53:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606230096.aspx
- anchor: #n1177068
- Companies mentioned: 特斯拉、NHTSA、Business Insider

Facts:
- 76-year-old woman dies
- 50 crashes involving 特斯拉 vehicles
- More than 20 people killed
- 3.2 million 特斯拉 vehicles equipped with Full Self-Driving (FSD)
- Vehicle speed reached 73 miles per hour
- 2.88 million 特斯拉 cars equipped with the FSD system
- 2 million cars

## National highway traffic expected to be 1.2 times normal from Friday to Sunday during summer vacation; 14 sections prone to congestion

- Published: 2026-06-23T12:52:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606230095.aspx
- anchor: #n1177069
- Companies mentioned: 高公局、交通部高速公路局

Facts:
- Traffic volume is about 1.2 times that of a regular day
- 14 sections prone to congestion
- Daily traffic volume is about 106 to 108 million vehicle-kilometers

## Unlicensed Chinese medicine retailer used false documents to apply for a license; Chiayi prosecutors indict 8 people

- Published: 2026-06-23T12:51:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606230093.aspx
- anchor: #n1177071
- Companies mentioned: 嘉義市中藥商公會、衛生局、調查局嘉義縣調查站、衛生福利部

Facts:
- 衛生福利部 announced amendments on Feb. 4, 110
- Applicants must have actually conducted Chinese medicine business at a fixed address for more than 2 years before Aug. 30, 108

## Peak summer season for beverages approaches; 味全's Hsu Wen-fang cautiously optimistic about second-half operations

- Published: 2026-06-23T12:51:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606230094.aspx
- anchor: #n1177070
- Companies mentioned: 味全

Facts:
- 味全's revenue for the first 5 months of this year totaled 8.619 billion New Taiwan dollars
- Down 4.17% year on year

## Social education centers and museums offer 780 summer vacation activities; collect stamps for a chance to win prizes

- Published: 2026-06-23T12:50:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606230092.aspx
- anchor: #n1177072
- Companies mentioned: 教育部、文化部、國立故宮博物院、iMuseum台灣

Facts:
- 22 venues add specially designed, limited-edition hidden Ferris wheel cabins

## 大雷雨襲費城世足賽場 法國對伊拉克首見延賽2小時

- Published: 2026-06-23T12:46:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606230091.aspx
- anchor: #n1177047
- Companies mentioned: 法國、伊拉克、FIFA

Facts:
- Match delayed by more than 2 hours
- About 70,000 spectators at the venue
- 法國 ultimately won 3-0

## International Police Forum: Cho Jung-tai says law enforcement cooperation should not be blocked by political barriers

- Published: 2026-06-23T12:42:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606230090.aspx
- anchor: #n1177048
- Companies mentioned: 國際警察首長協會（IACP）、美國在台協會

Facts:
- An estimated 43 countries and 211 people took part
- The nationwide average number of reported fraud cases fell by about 20%
- Financial losses also fell by about 46%
- Authorities seized 300 kilograms of etomidate brought in from a South Asian country
- Authorities broke up the largest fishing-boat smuggling case on record, seizing 1.8 metric tons of ketamine

## National Teachers' Association calls for abolishing the school affairs meeting system; Green lawmakers oppose, saying cases should be routed separately

- Published: 2026-06-23T12:38:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606230089.aspx
- anchor: #n1177001
- Companies mentioned: 全國教師工會總聯合會（全教總）、教育部、民進黨、國民黨

Facts:
- In the past, 82% of reported cases went to school affairs meetings
- The rate has fallen to 22% after revisions

## Anti-vote-buying campaign visits 中山分局; Taipei prosecutors vow to crack down on gang involvement in elections

- Published: 2026-06-23T12:37:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606230088.aspx
- anchor: #n1177002
- Companies mentioned: 台北地檢署、台北市警察局、中山分局

Facts:
- Heads of the 8 police stations in its jurisdiction

## Taichung senior and disability taxi card's per-ride cap to rise to 100 New Taiwan dollars from Oct. 1

- Published: 2026-06-23T12:36:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606230087.aspx
- anchor: #n1177003
- Companies mentioned: 台中市、民進黨

Facts:
- Per-ride cap raised to 100 New Taiwan dollars
- 1000 points per month
- Each point is worth 1 New Taiwan dollar
- Serving about 540,000 seniors and people with disabilities
- 6000 New Taiwan dollars in taxi discounts
- Covers 30 rides
- Per-ride cap of 200 New Taiwan dollars
- An estimated 10,000 pregnant women will benefit
- Increased from 6000 to 10,000 New Taiwan dollars

## 王惠美: 台積電 is welcome to set up a plant in Erlin Science Park; county government will provide full assistance

- Published: 2026-06-23T12:35:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606230086.aspx
- anchor: #n1177004
- Companies mentioned: 台積電

Facts:
- About 40 companies have moved into the Zhongke Erlin Park
- The new office building incorporates energy-saving and green design and covers 210 ping

## Former Pingxi District chief Chen Sheng-cong gets suspended sentence upheld for diverting NT$20,000 in project funds to entertain guests

- Published: 2026-06-23T12:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606230085.aspx
- anchor: #n1177005
- Companies mentioned: 新北市職訓中心、平溪區公所、基隆地方法院、台灣高等法院、最高法院

Facts:
- Sentenced to 3 years and 10 months
- Sentence reduced to 2 years
- 5-year suspended sentence
- Must pay NT$500,000 to the national treasury
- Entertained 36 local figures
- Resigned from a civil service post held for 20 years
- Must perform 50 hours of community service
- Attend 10 hours of legal education

## 2 young 中研院 scholars invited to Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings

- Published: 2026-06-23T12:29:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606230083.aspx
- anchor: #n1177007
- Companies mentioned: 中研院、中研院物理研究所、應用科學研究中心

Facts:
- 75th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting
- 75th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting runs from 28 to July 3
- More than 630 young scientists from 88 countries invited
- Will meet face-to-face with about 75 Nobel laureates
- This year's invitees are mostly outstanding university students under 30, master's and doctoral students, and postdoctoral researchers
- Women account for 52.2%

## Ji Liancheng: New barrier lake in Hualien at risk of overflowing within 20 days; evacuation households identified

- Published: 2026-06-23T12:29:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606230084.aspx
- anchor: #n1177006
- Companies mentioned: 行政院、陽明交通大學

Facts:
- The landslide area is about 45 hectares
- Maximum water storage could reach 6 million cubic meters
- Estimated risk of overflow within 10 to 20 days
- The release of just 1.5 million cubic meters of water could have an impact

## LINE marks 15th anniversary with free stickers and chat room effects

- Published: 2026-06-23T12:27:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606230082.aspx
- anchor: #n1177008
- Companies mentioned: LINE

Facts:
- More than 22 million users in Taiwan
- A total of 17 public-interest accounts launched
- The public-interest accounts “Donate Blood” and “National Science and Technology Center for Disaster Reduction” each have more than a million friends
- The public-interest sticker program has benefited more than 250,000 people
- LINE Taiwan has taken action against a total of 133,010 accounts involved in scams
- It has also received 332,000 reports of suspicious messages

## Schools roll out Level 5 security guards for anti-drug efforts; academic groups call for clarification of duties and intervention criteria

- Published: 2026-06-23T12:27:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606230081.aspx
- anchor: #n1176945
- Companies mentioned: EdYouth、中央社

Facts:
- Level 5 security guards

## 蘋果日報 has been shut down for 5 years; Hong Kong's media landscape enters a new era

- Published: 2026-06-23T12:26:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202606230079.aspx
- anchor: #n1176947
- Companies mentioned: 蘋果日報、立場新聞、中央社、Threads

Facts:
- Printed a record 1 million copies
- 5 years later

## 香港蘋果日報 has been shut down for 5 years; former reporters recall what they miss most

- Published: 2026-06-23T12:26:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202606230080.aspx
- anchor: #n1176946
- Companies mentioned: 香港蘋果日報、壹傳媒、中央社

Facts:
- 香港蘋果日報 has been shut down for 5 years
- During 10 years on the job
- Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years
- The other 6 senior executives were sentenced to between 6 years and 9 months and 10 years
- Printed a record 1 million copies

## Hualien launches mobile emergency medical services to protect safety during water activities on the Xiuguluan River

- Published: 2026-06-23T12:22:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606230077.aspx
- anchor: #n1176881
- Companies mentioned: 花蓮縣衛生局、衛生福利部花蓮醫院

Facts:
- This year, 2 mobile medical stations will again be set up along the rafting route
- Now in its 17th year
- Through Sept. 10

## Solomon Islands seeks to reduce 中國's police involvement and revive cooperation with 澳洲

- Published: 2026-06-23T12:22:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606230078.aspx
- anchor: #n1176880
- Companies mentioned: 索羅門群島、中國、澳洲、雪梨晨驅報、反跨國組織犯罪全球倡議、斐濟、萬那杜

Facts:
- 中國 and Solomon Islands signed a security agreement in 2022

## 中山大學 and 奇美醫院 deepen cooperation to accelerate application of research findings

- Published: 2026-06-23T12:20:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606230067.aspx
- anchor: #n1176882
- Companies mentioned: 中山大學、奇美醫院

## Taiwan stocks swing into the red after hitting a record high, fall more than 100 points intraday

- Published: 2026-06-23T12:18:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606230066.aspx
- anchor: #n1176883
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、鴻海、聯發科、台達電、聯電、虹冠電、凱鈺、安格、雅特力-KY

Facts:
- Taiwan stocks opened higher today before fluctuating lower, briefly climbing to 48218.87 points in early trading
- The index turned from gains to losses, hitting an intraday low of 47310.75 points
- 台積電, the heavyweight stock, reached an intraday high of NT$2535
- As of 10:05, the weighted index stood at 47633.14 points
- Down 108.37 points
- A 0.23% decline
- Trading value of NT$779.374 billion
- 鴻海 fell NT$5.5 to NT$263
- 聯發科 rose NT$190 to NT$4655
- 台達電 fell NT$40 to NT$2110
- 聯電 briefly surged to the NT$176 limit-up price before pulling back to NT$170.5 intraday
- The electronics index rose 0.69%

## Yellow croaker and cake boxes imported from China fail inspection; shipments intercepted at the border for return or destruction

- Published: 2026-06-23T12:16:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606230065.aspx
- anchor: #n1176884
- Companies mentioned: 匯豐聚合股份有限公司、萬青有限公司、神大廚烘焙材料行

Facts:
- About 6,270 kilograms of yellow croaker
- About 2,155 kilograms of food containers and utensils
- 242 batches submitted for inspection
- 2 batches failed inspection
- Failure rate of 0.8%
- 1,194 batches submitted for inspection
- 7 batches failed inspection
- Failure rate of 0.6%

## 聯覺科技 wins VivaTech AI championship as 34 Taiwanese startups target European market

- Published: 2026-06-23T12:14:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606230063.aspx
- anchor: #n1176886
- Companies mentioned: 聯覺科技、台灣科技新創基地（TTA）、精準智能生技、阿波羅電力、帝濶智慧科技、雷大光電、睿田能源、竹寶智能、國家地震中心、奎景運算、思邁智能、將來積分、台灣圖靈鏈、鈺沅科技

Facts:
- Led 34 Taiwanese startups and supply-chain partners to Paris, France, for VivaTech 2026, Europe's largest startup and technology exhibition
- Can turn real fabric materials and textures into digital fabrics with 98% realism
- Shortens the clothing development cycle from 14 days to 48 hours
- A total of 7 Taiwanese startups received certification
- A total of 5 Taiwanese startups were selected to exhibit
- Led 10 startups focused on health care, AI applications and green technology to Belgium for exchanges

## Ji Liancheng: 9,000 inspection points established to step up checks on off-campus drug use

- Published: 2026-06-23T12:14:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606230064.aspx
- anchor: #n1176885
- Companies mentioned: 行政院、法務部毒審會、教育部

Facts:
- More than 9,000 inspection points established
- Around more than 3,600 schools nationwide
- Monthly salary is about NT$50,000 to NT$60,000

## Monster striker Haaland scores 2 goals in 2 straight games as Norway beats Senegal to reach the World Cup last 32

- Published: 2026-06-23T12:12:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606230062.aspx
- anchor: #n1176887
- Companies mentioned: 曼城（Manchester City）

## 伊朗 to establish Strait of Hormuz hotline, says shipping lane will be managed by Tehran

- Published: 2026-06-23T12:10:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606230060.aspx
- anchor: #n1176869
- Companies mentioned: 伊朗、美國、CNN、國際原子能總署、瑞士

Facts:
- 伊朗 has finalized arrangements to obtain $12 billion in frozen funds

## Former US official: Closer Taiwan-US ties are an important element in the balance across the Taiwan Strait

- Published: 2026-06-23T12:07:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606230058.aspx
- anchor: #n1176871
- Companies mentioned: Foreign Policy Research Institute、美台商業協會

Facts:
- Chris Estep made the remarks on the 22nd at a seminar titled “Taiwan's Strategic Outlook and the Future of US-Taiwan Relations” held at the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New York.

## Details of US-Iran talks: More than 400 ships await passage through the Strait of Hormuz

- Published: 2026-06-23T12:07:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606230059.aspx
- anchor: #n1176870
- Companies mentioned: 金融時報、The Financial Times、歐洲太空總署、哨兵1號、卡達

Facts:
- More than 400 large oil tankers
- There are 441 large oil tankers
- Hormuz has a 60-day free passage period

## BWF US Open: 周天成 faces fellow Taiwanese 黃郁豈 in opening match

- Published: 2026-06-23T12:03:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606230057.aspx
- anchor: #n1176759
- Companies mentioned: BWF、世界羽球聯盟、周天成、黃郁豈、賴柏佑、蔡富丞、森恩、陳鋒、簡佑修、謝裕興、林俊易、目崎駿太郎、奧優汰、陳政寬、劉廣珩

Facts:
- Taiwan has a total of 24 entries starting in the main draw
- Total prize money of US$250,000
- About NT$7.9 million
- World No. 6 周天成
- 世界第14的印度一哥森恩
- His best results were 4 titles each in men's singles and men's doubles
- Won a total of 17 titles
- Competed this year in 5 tournaments at Super 300 level or higher
- Exited in the first round in 3 of them