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Pineapple atemoya sparks debate; Executive Yuan: continuing to guide farmers toward stable markets Published 2026-06-25 14:43 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A total of 556 hectares of orchards have been cleared Companies mentioned：行政院、陸委會、農業部
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Two powerful earthquakes hit Venezuela; Ministry of Foreign Affairs: no Taiwanese nationals affected so far Published 2026-06-25 14:42 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Magnitude 7.2 earthquake Magnitude 7.5 earthquake Approximately 160 kilometers The death toll could range from 10,000 to 100,000 At least 32 people killed More than 700 people injured Companies mentioned：美國地質調查所、美國太平洋海嘯中心
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Legislators inspect Tainan schools; Lai Hui-yuan urges support for the Executive Yuan's version of the drone regulations Published 2026-06-25 14:40 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Original 8旬翁腹主動脈瘤破裂危急 嘉基微創手術順利搶命 Published 2026-06-25 14:40 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Original 8旬廖姓老翁 Original 死亡率高達8至9成 Companies mentioned：嘉義基督教醫院
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Taipei office chief in Melbourne urges recognition of Taiwan-Australia complementarity to strengthen Indo-Pacific supply chain resilience Published 2026-06-25 14:36 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Taiwan and Australia formally signed a science and technology cooperation agreement in May 2024 Companies mentioned：澳洲國際事務學會維多利亞分會、澳洲國家寬頻網路公司、澳洲域名管理局
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法務部 proposes Criminal Code amendments to bar repeat drunk or drug-impaired drivers and child abusers from parole Published 2026-06-25 14:34 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Those who reoffend within 5 years Those sentenced to 10 years or more in prison Companies mentioned：法務部、行政院、司法院、立法院
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Angered by China's visa restrictions, U.S. refuses to send senior officials to APEC in Macau Published 2026-06-25 14:31 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The U.S. refuses to send senior officials to the APEC meeting in Macau, citing restrictions on consular services.
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Work and classes suspended from 2 p.m. in 5 townships, including Zhuqi Township in Chiayi County Published 2026-06-25 14:25 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned：嘉義縣政府、中央氣象署
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Powerful earthquake hits Venezuela; interim president says at least 32 dead and more than 700 injured Published 2026-06-25 14:24 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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At least 32 people killed More than 700 people injured Companies mentioned：羅德里格斯、美聯社、法新社、中央社、拉瓜伊拉
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Work on the shared section of the Alishan Tashan Trail and Mianyue Line; route to reopen in September Published 2026-06-25 14:21 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The 3.5-kilometer Tashan Trail The 0K–2K section of the Tashan Trail 2K–3.5K Improvement work scheduled for July 1 through before the end of August Work to be completed before the end of August Route to reopen on September 1 By the end of June 116 During the period from July 1 to August 31 Companies mentioned：林業保育署、嘉義分署、台灣山林悠遊網、阿里山國家森林遊樂區
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Awards honor senior-friendly foods; soft, non-sticky rice cakes evoke older adults' food memories Published 2026-06-25 14:20 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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18 products stood out People aged 65 and over account for more than 20% of the population This year, the share of Taiwanese agricultural ingredients used in contest entries will rise from 10% to 15% Award-winning products all use at least 35% domestic ingredients Cumulative use of domestic agricultural products has reached 1.57 million metric tons The total has already exceeded 5.6 billion yuan this year A total of 94 businesses took part this year 221 products entered the competition Companies mentioned：奇美食品、鮮湧企業、溪和食品、台灣主婦聯盟、全家、統一
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Pingtung's 2 p.m. suspension of work and classes sparks public anger; county magistrate Chou Chun-mi says she is deeply sorry Published 2026-06-25 14:13 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Rainfall exceeded 350 millimeters in several places in the county Work and classes suspended from 2 p.m. Companies mentioned：大仁科技大學、Facebook
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Fallen roadside tree in Taichung's Xitun District hit 2 cars; city says cleanup is complete Published 2026-06-25 14:12 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Affected 2 passenger cars 10:10 a.m. Companies mentioned：台中市
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President Lai: The general budget has not passed; what money can we use for disaster relief during the rainy season? Published 2026-06-25 14:10 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Nantou County received a total of NT$16.5 billion from the central government through 3 types of funding: centrally allocated tax revenues, general grants and project-based grants The central government provided Nantou County with NT$27.9 billion last year An increase of NT$11.4 billion compared with 2015 This year, the amount is up another NT$2.3 billion from last year Funding from the central government to the Nantou County Government exceeded NT$30 billion for the first time The Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics previously raised its forecast for this year's economic growth rate to 9.64% Tariffs on Taitung atemoya have reached 29% Companies mentioned：國營台灣鐵路股份有限公司、交通部觀光署
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Civic groups warn that stray animals threaten ecosystems and call for a cross-county and city governance mechanism Published 2026-06-25 14:08 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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6 were confirmed to have died from dog attacks Original 犬攻擊占已知死亡原因超過8成 Tracking 10 juvenile pangolins in the mountainous areas of Tainan and Kaohsiung Companies mentioned：為野生動物而走行動聯盟、屏東科技大學野生動物保育研究所、台灣石虎保育協會、野灣野生動物保育協會、台灣蠻野心足生態協會
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Kuo Kuo-wen: Downsizing the Yufeng Weir catchment area would create development opportunities in Tainan's mountainous areas Published 2026-06-25 14:01 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Since 2019, the central government has invested NT$2.8 billion in the Tainan Shanshang Water Treatment Plant Water Supply System Improvement Project Yufeng Weir’s restricted watershed area covers nearly 400 square kilometers Companies mentioned：民進黨、南科
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Drawing on Tainan’s experience, Tong Tzu-wei proposes converting Keelung buses to a bus rapid transit system Published 2026-06-25 14:00 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned：民進黨、台南市、遠見雜誌、基隆市政府
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Insufficient teacher-training faculty at original schools; scholars recommend adding interdisciplinary fields at teacher-training centers Published 2026-06-25 13:59 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned：原民會、教育部、黎明技術學院、東華大學、八斗高中
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Two powerful earthquakes topple buildings in Venezuela; interim president declares state of emergency Published 2026-06-25 13:57 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Magnitude 7.2 earthquake Magnitude 7.5 earthquake About 160 kilometers west of Caracas (Caracas) Preliminary estimates put the most likely death toll between 10,000 and 100,000 More than 20 aftershocks have occurred so far 18 survivors were rescued from just one building alone 22 people injured in Falcon state Search continues for 15 people still missing A deadly magnitude 6.3 earthquake also struck in 1967 An estimated 30,000 people were killed Companies mentioned：美國地質調查所、羅德里格斯、杜克、克拉克、拉米雷斯、馬蒂內茲、羅梅洛、馬杜洛、卡拉卡斯臨床醫院
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Taiwan seeks to expand tourism in Australia and New Zealand, hoping to link up with 新加坡 to spark a travel boom Published 2026-06-25 13:56 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The event attracted more than 300 travel industry professionals from Australia and New Zealand Original 2025年澳洲出境旅遊人次已恢復至疫情前104% 紐西蘭 also recovered to 101% Original 2025年澳洲來台旅客達12萬5288人次 An increase of 11.32% from 2024 The number of visitors traveling for tourism grew even more sharply, by 16.63% Taiwan received 18,242 visitors from 紐西蘭 An increase of 6.97% Tourist arrivals also increased by 10.4% There are currently 21 direct flights a week between Taiwan and Australia and New Zealand Companies mentioned：台灣觀光署、交通部觀光署、新加坡、澳洲、紐西蘭、雪梨、墨爾本、奧克蘭
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Powerful earthquake causes disaster in 委內瑞拉; 美國 mobilizes to provide aid Published 2026-06-25 13:54 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Two powerful earthquakes strike 委內瑞拉 Companies mentioned：委內瑞拉、美國、路透社、X、美國國務院、法新社、真實社群
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US marks 250th anniversary of its founding with campaign-style speech by 川普 Published 2026-06-25 13:53 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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美國 attracts as much as $19 trillion Companies mentioned：川普、拜登、馬杜洛
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Wanli Creek landslide lake threatens to overflow; Hualien launches full evacuation, with 國軍 supporting the withdrawal Published 2026-06-25 13:52 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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It could overflow in as little as 48 hours Request for 12 personnel to assist with logistics and large-scale evacuation Landslide area estimated at 45 hectares Water storage volume: 780,000 metric tons Companies mentioned：花蓮縣政府、國軍、農業部、林保署、行政院、李孟諺、季連成
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Green camp says budget blockade holds up disaster reserve; Blue camp accuses it of malicious smears Published 2026-06-25 13:44 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Issue of the NT$17 billion disaster reserve Original 115年度總預算案金額高達新台幣3兆350億元 The Executive Yuan has preemptively released about NT$71.8 billion Companies mentioned：民進黨、國民黨
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新天地 church leader Lee Man-hee arrested over allegations of forcing followers to join a political party Published 2026-06-25 13:44 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Lee Man-hee, the 94-year-old leader of 新天地耶穌教會（Shincheonji Church of Jesus） Forced more than 50,000 followers to join the conservative “國民力量黨”（People Power Party） 新天地耶穌教會 was founded by Lee Man-hee in 1984 Companies mentioned：新天地耶穌教會、Shincheonji Church of Jesus、國民力量黨、People Power Party、統一教、Unification Church
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Rainfall totals in Qimei, Kaohsiung, top 300 millimeters; roads flooded in multiple locations Published 2026-06-25 13:43 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Accumulated rainfall has exceeded 300 millimeters Rainfall in the Qishan area reached 104 millimeters in 1 hour 185 millimeters in 3 hours Companies mentioned：高雄市政府水利局、中央社
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New Taipei partners with 華航 and 7 universities of science and technology to build an aviation industry talent pipeline Published 2026-06-25 13:42 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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7 universities of science and technology Nearly 500 places available Companies mentioned：華航、華膳空廚、中華航空
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Cash handouts in Guanxi affect council seat numbers; cross-party Hsinchu County councilors petition the Control Yuan Published 2026-06-25 13:41 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Each person can receive NT$5,000 Zhudong and Wufeng to lose 1 council seat More than 1,000 people moved in within 5 days Companies mentioned：新竹縣、關西鎮、國民黨、民進黨、監察院、檢調
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Cho Jung-tai: Matai’an Creek landslide lake has become a shallow shoal; monitoring of disaster risks continues Published 2026-06-25 13:39 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Water storage volume below 5,000 metric tons An estimated 240 million cubic meters of earth and rock remain piled up upstream The landslide lake on Jiazouliao Creek in Zhushan, Nantou, holds 66,000 metric tons of water Companies mentioned：行政院、農業部
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Gun brandished in mass brawl; Taitung police arrest 4 suspects and trace the weapon Published 2026-06-25 13:39 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Original 逮捕主嫌槍手、藏匿者等4嫌犯 Police track down 10 suspects involved in the brawl Companies mentioned：台東縣警察局、台東分局、台東縣警察局刑警大隊、台東地方檢察署、台東地方法院
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Appointment of Hsu Hsi-hsiang as acting prosecutor-general questioned; Cheng Ming-chien says no urgent need for legal amendments Published 2026-06-25 13:37 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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If an acting prosecutor-general can serve for only 6 months at most Companies mentioned：立法院、司法院、監察院、法務部、國民黨、民進黨、中央社
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Prosecutors indict 愛爾麗集團 chairman Chang Ju-shan and 7 others in hidden-camera case Published 2026-06-25 13:34 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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China’s National Audit Office: Bank of China evaded 11 billion yuan in taxes by using “straw people” Published 2026-06-25 13:28 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Evaded 2.367 billion yuan in taxes Evaded 2.367 billion yuan in taxes (about NT$11 billion) Illegally issued 11.066 billion yuan in loans for projects that did not meet high-standard farmland requirements Companies mentioned：中国银行、中国农业银行
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Original 5月服務業測驗點創逾5年高 台經院：財富效果激勵內需 Published 2026-06-25 13:28 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Manufacturing business climate survey registered 99.58 points Up 2.66 points from the previous month The services-sector survey rose for 3 consecutive months, gaining 3.89 points to reach 100.62 Up 3.89 points from the previous month Rebounded 9.64 points Private consumption growth forecast revised up to more than 3% Original 5月六都建物買賣移轉件數月增率為5.6% Companies mentioned：台經院、台股、央行、主計總處、國土署
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Original 北約峰會將登場 川普暗示可能讓土耳其重獲F-35 Published 2026-06-25 13:27 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Original 美國7年前因土耳其買俄國防空飛彈，將土國踢出F-35研發行列。 Companies mentioned：土耳其、美國、波音、洛克希德馬丁、漢威
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Wu Ming-hsien concerned internal medicine recruitment could hit a record low; 衛福部 considers adjusting reimbursement rates Published 2026-06-25 13:26 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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This year, the nationwide recruitment rate for internal medicine residents is just 61% Internal medicine recruitment rates had previously stayed at around 85% to 90% over the past 3 to 5 years After completing training, they will serve for 6 to 10 years, depending on the circumstances Companies mentioned：台大醫學院、台灣內科醫學會、衛福部、健保署、台北醫學大學附設醫院、台大醫院
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Shen You-chung: Cross-border repression by the Chinese Communist Party will not help improve cross-strait relations Published 2026-06-25 13:23 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Statistics from the Mainland Affairs Council show more than 110 cases of cross-border repression by the Chinese Communist Party targeting Taiwan Companies mentioned：台灣民主基金會
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Singapore strengthens gold market infrastructure to seize role as a bridge between East and West Published 2026-06-25 13:21 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Asia accounts for about 70% of global annual gold consumption 新加坡交易所（SGX） will establish an over-the-counter gold clearing system by the end of 2026 Related interbank transactions are expected to begin gradually from 2027 Scrap the plan to remove tax incentives for funds and the 5% allocation cap on physical investment precious metals Companies mentioned：新加坡交易所、星展銀行、華僑銀行、大華銀行、德意志銀行、工銀標準銀行、摩根大通、世界黃金協會、倫敦金銀市場協會
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Original 豪雨致災 高雄旗山、美濃中午12時起停班課 Published 2026-06-25 13:20 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned：高雄市政府、農村水保署
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Localized rainfall in Tainan tops 100 millimeters; 110,000 metric tons of water pumped Published 2026-06-25 13:18 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Localized rainfall exceeds 100 millimeters More than 110,000 metric tons of water pumped in total Nanhua District tops the list at 174 millimeters Yujing District: 149.5 mm Danei District: 148.5 mm The highest hourly rainfall was 104 mm in Nanhua District Dongshan District: 96 mm Yujing District: 84.5 mm Nanxi District: 28 mm Yujing District: 27 mm Dongshan District: 23 mm A total of 118,000 metric tons of water was pumped 230,000 sandbags prepared 4,000 flood barriers Companies mentioned：台南市、南市府水利局
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Betts hits career homer No. 300 as Dodgers sweep Twins; Shohei Ohtani earns 8th win Published 2026-06-25 13:18 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The team ultimately defeated 明尼蘇達雙城 4-3 Ohtani secured his 8th win of the season They fell behind after the opponents scored 3 runs on 4 hits The Dodgers led 4-3 at the end of the inning Betts previously won 6 Gold Gloves as a right fielder After earning the win, the in-form Ohtani has a 8-2 record this season Twins pitcher Ryan finished the game with a 5-4 record The Twins' home stadium was packed today, with attendance of 39,853 Ohtani pitched 6 innings today and gave up 5 hits He walked 3 batters He struck out 8 Companies mentioned：洛杉磯道奇、明尼蘇達雙城、大聯盟、美聯社
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Cabinet amends law; tax exemption for minor children to rise to 151,500 in year 115 Published 2026-06-25 13:15 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The tax exemption for minor children will increase 50% to NT$151,500 財政部 estimates 2.7 million beneficiaries Tax cuts totaling NT$8 billion An estimated more than 1 million households will benefit Tax cuts totaling NT$5 billion to NT$7.5 billion Companies mentioned：行政院、財政部、總統府、立法院
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Ministry: Reclaiming unused migrant worker quotas at designated factories; applications open in July Published 2026-06-25 13:13 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A total of 2,156 勞動部 provided 6,000 migrant worker quotas in year 112 The validity of the approval letters to be issued will be shortened to 90 days from the previous term Companies mentioned：經濟部、勞動部、產業發展署
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More than 20,000 people receive daily addiction services; trend toward younger clients as etomidate use surges Published 2026-06-25 13:11 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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More than 20,000 addiction cases receive services each day The relapse rate among people receiving treatment for drug addiction is about 40% to 60% Relapse rates for diabetes and high blood pressure reach 50% to 70% Companies mentioned：世界衛生組織（WHO）
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Yellow alert issued for the Wanli River barrier lake; 花蓮縣府 oversees evacuations and shelter arrangements Published 2026-06-25 13:06 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The Wanli River barrier lake could overflow within 48 hours Latest figures... a total of 72 households and 208 people Each has 560 flood barriers Companies mentioned：花蓮縣府、農業部林業保育署花蓮分署、花蓮縣消防局、花蓮縣警察局
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NT dollar falls 9.8 cents at midday to a provisional close of 31.849 Published 2026-06-25 13:06 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Provisionally closed at 31.849 Fell 9.8 cents Trading volume totaled US$1.686 billion Opened at 31.76 High: 31.72 Low: 31.86 Companies mentioned：中央社
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National treasures meet water dances and light displays at 故宮南院; Shuiyun Mowu opens June 26 Published 2026-06-25 13:06 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Opens tomorrow During the period through August 30 During the period from August 15 to August 23 Performances run from 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Companies mentioned：故宮南院
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波灣國家 concerned about 伊朗 missiles; Rubio: US-Iran talks must protect allies Published 2026-06-25 13:01 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The US and Iran are expected to spend 60 days discussing a long-term plan Companies mentioned：伊朗、美國、波灣國家、科威特、阿拉伯聯合大公國、巴林、北大西洋公約組織、波斯灣合作理事會
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Optimism about US-Iran talks sends Brent crude prices below their closing level before the Middle East war Published 2026-06-25 13:00 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The August futures price for 布倫特原油 fell to US$72.44 a barrel Compared with the February 27 closing price of US$72.48 The price of 布倫特原油 surged to a peak of US$119 a barrel over several weeks Companies mentioned：布倫特原油
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Work and classes suspended in Pingtung from 2 p.m. amid heavy rain; county urges people to wait for the rain to ease before returning home Published 2026-06-25 12:59 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Rainfall totals in the Jiuru and Yanpu areas exceeded 400 mm within 12 hours Work and classes suspended starting at 2 p.m. Companies mentioned：屏東縣政府、消防局、警察局、水利處、農業處、工務處、原住民處
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US State Department sends letter to states urging expanded exchanges with Taiwan; DPP: Taiwan is trustworthy Published 2026-06-25 12:58 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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美國在台協會 said in a Facebook post on the 24th Companies mentioned：美國在台協會、美國國務院、農業部、商務部、民進黨立法院黨團、中國
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Original 醫：逾9成兒童便秘屬功能性 憋便是罪魁禍首 Published 2026-06-25 12:57 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Original 逾9成兒童便秘屬於「功能性」 Original 最長1至2週才排便1次 Fewer than 3 bowel movements per week Symptoms lasting more than 2 weeks More than half of children have experienced pain when having a bowel movement Begin introducing solid foods at 4 to 6 months Companies mentioned：奇美醫院
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星宇航空 to update in-flight meals on July 1, bringing in a famous Osaka okonomiyaki restaurant from Japan Published 2026-06-25 12:55 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Founded in 1973 A total of 6 types of sushi are featured this time Companies mentioned：星宇航空、千房、Taïrroir、態芮
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Kinmen County Government raises retention bonuses for medical personnel, aiming to localize healthcare Published 2026-06-25 12:51 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Retention bonuses for medical personnel at 金門醫院 will increase 50% Effective retroactively from January 1, year 115 Companies mentioned：金門縣府、金門縣衛生局、金門醫院
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Taiwan Healthcare Expo opens; Huang Chih-fang optimistic about smart healthcare and long-term care robots Published 2026-06-25 12:49 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A total of 288 local and international companies are exhibiting this year They are using 460 booths About 700 international buyers have also been invited to Taiwan Exhibitors from 13 countries and regions are taking part Delegations brought together from 5 countries, including Japan, Israel and Singapore 11 startup teams are exhibiting Companies mentioned：外貿協會、台北國際食品展、台積電、衛福部、GHWP
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US-Iran war sparks divisions; 川普 and 共和黨 senators clash verbally Published 2026-06-25 12:46 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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US$70 billion NT$2.2 trillion US$867 billion NT$27.4 trillion Companies mentioned：川普、共和黨、凱西迪、益普索、范斯、魏科夫
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Taipei activates Level 2 disaster response center amid heavy rain; urges Neihu residents to guard against flooding Published 2026-06-25 12:42 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned：中央氣象署、台北市災害應變中心、內湖區公所、民眾黨
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2 arrested at 遼寧電機廠; Japanese media: Japanese firms plan to suspend employee business trips to China Published 2026-06-25 12:42 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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2 Japanese employees 17 Japanese people 3 years and 6 months in prison Companies mentioned：遼寧電機廠、阿斯利康製藥、伊藤忠商事
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南非 beats 韓國 1-0 to reach the World Cup knockout stage for the first time in team history Published 2026-06-25 12:40 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Advanced to the round of 32 南非 has qualified for the World Cup finals for the 4th time in its history Controlled as much as 60% of possession Had only 8 scoring opportunities 3 shots on target Original 南非13次射門 4 shots on target. Companies mentioned：南非、韓國、墨西哥、捷克
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Taiwan stocks pare intraday gains; memory and ABF stocks surge Published 2026-06-25 12:39 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Taiwan stocks rose more than 741 points in early trading today 台積電 rose NT$15 to NT$2,405 台積電 ADR (American depositary receipts) rose more than 1% 聯電 ADR surges 6.91% Taiwan stocks opened higher at 46,339.68 points today They surged to 46,785.45 points in early trading The Taiwan Stock Exchange weighted index rose 383.73 points to 46,427.33 points a gain of 0.83% Electronics stocks rose 0.66% Financial stocks Companies mentioned：台積電、聯電、聯發科、國巨、大立光、鴻海、台達電、美光科技、南亞科、華邦電、景碩、欣興、南電、聯茂、騰輝-KY、Agility Robotics、能率亞洲、佳能、信驊、穎崴、兆聯實業、旭隼、環球晶
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Severe rain operations launched; Pingtung could see up to 800 millimeters over 3 days Published 2026-06-25 12:35 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Pingtung County's low-lying areas could see as much as 800 millimeters Total rainfall over the next 3 days Companies mentioned：中央氣象署
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Experts: Countries must step up support for Taiwan and block China's military coercion aimed at reshaping the international order Published 2026-06-25 12:33 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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China is working to reshape the international order in the Indo-Pacific in ways that weaken U.S. influence; countries in the region must strengthen cooperation with Taiwan and refuse to let China's coercive tactics become accepted behavior, thereby threatening the security of the international community. The first “Pressure Points” report was released in March 2025, analyzing how China uses its naval and air power, along with other coercive tactics, to force territorial expansion and extend its security interests in the Indo-Pacific. Companies mentioned：ASPI、中央社
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7 students in the class have depression; teacher 鍾武龍 guides them according to their needs to help them emerge from a low point Published 2026-06-25 12:31 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Stories of 3 teachers in the latest “Stories of Educational Love” edition Companies mentioned：苗栗農工、教育部、彰化縣私立達德商工、新竹特殊教育學校
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台中國家歌劇院's summer series kicks off in July, with 6 groups taking turns performing Published 2026-06-25 12:31 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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6 groups take turns performing Original 全平台累積破2.5億次播放量 Companies mentioned：台中國家歌劇院、茄莉邦藝術推廣聯盟、星聲代合唱團、高雄城市芭蕾舞團、DF現代音樂樂團、艾瑪探戈樂團、大戲法有限公司
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Standards for classifying conscript fitness: Interior Ministry says exemption standards for transgender people will remain unchanged Published 2026-06-25 12:29 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Those diagnosed and confirmed for at least 1 year are exempt from service Exemption applies to those with a BMI over 45 or a height under 144 centimeters Companies mentioned：国防部、内政部、国家人权委员会
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Accused of dodging questions, 蔣萬安 says city policies have received concrete responses and explanations Published 2026-06-25 12:29 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Taipei City is building 6 MRT lines Companies mentioned：NVIDIA
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Pingtung suspends work and classes from 2 p.m. on the 25th amid torrential rain; county government advises residents to return home after floodwaters recede Published 2026-06-25 12:28 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned：屏東縣政府
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To avert a trade war, the first meeting of the China-EU trade and investment consultation mechanism is set to take place Published 2026-06-25 12:24 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The EU's trade deficit with China widened for the 2nd consecutive year in 2025, climbing to about 360 billion euros The EU's trade deficit with China widened for the 2nd consecutive year in 2025, climbing to about 360 billion euros (about NT$13 trillion) An average daily deficit of 1 billion euros Companies mentioned：中國商務部、歐洲官員、歐盟執行委員會、雷東內、約根森、歐盟委員會、塞夫柯維奇、王文濤
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民進黨: U.S., British, French and German concern over China's provocative actions sends a clear signal Published 2026-06-25 12:24 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Taipei's disaster response center raised its alert level; Nanshen floodgate may be closed at any time Published 2026-06-25 12:22 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The highest hourly rainfall was recorded at the Dagoux Creek station in Neihu District, at 86.5 millimeters Neihu is forecast to receive around 70 to 80 millimeters of rain per hour over the next 1 hour Companies mentioned：中央氣象署、台北市災害防救辦公室、工務局大地處、民政局、水利處、交通局、警察局
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國健署: Possession of e-cigarettes could draw a NT$100,000 fine; 1-month grace period for disposal Published 2026-06-25 12:20 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Possession of an e-cigarette could in future result in a fine of NT$100,000 The maximum sentence is 7 years in prison A 1-month grace period is being considered Companies mentioned：國健署
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Major earthquakes strike Japan, Venezuela and California in succession; experts say they are unrelated Published 2026-06-25 12:16 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Magnitude 6.9 in Japan Magnitude 7.5 in Venezuela Magnitude 5.6 in California, U.S. Companies mentioned：CNN、加州理工學院（Caltech）
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Democratic senators visiting Taiwan's Legislature urge 川普政府 not to delay arms sales to Taiwan Published 2026-06-25 12:12 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A special defense budget of US$25 billion A US$14 billion arms sale to Taiwan NT$780 billion Companies mentioned：川普政府、美國聯邦參議院外交委員會、立院訪問團、立法院長韓國瑜、中華人民共和國
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立凱電 targets July next year for shipments from its new plant, strives to turn its core business profitable in 2028 Published 2026-06-25 12:12 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The new plant is targeted to begin shipping in July 2027 It will strive to turn its core business from a loss to a profit in 2028 Existing capacity totals as much as 4 million tons Original 在建產能還有500多萬噸 Investing more than NT$300 million Building a new production line with capacity for 50,000 tons of LFP precursors The total number of privately placed shares will be capped at 40 million Sold for NT$825 million Net profit attributable to the parent company was NT$11.84 million A net loss of NT$235 million A slight profit of NT$0.17 per share Companies mentioned：立凱電、新光金控、輔仁大學、永辰科技
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Hsinchu County councilors call for an Indigenous section to be added to the senior citizens' card to make applications more convenient Published 2026-06-25 12:11 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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13 township and city offices Companies mentioned：國民黨、竹縣府、高齡長照處、數位發展處
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國防部 conducts immediate combat-readiness drills; Penghu exercises test joint operational effectiveness Published 2026-06-25 12:10 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The 5-day, 4-night “Immediate Combat Readiness Drill” runs from the 22nd to the 26th Companies mentioned：國防部、澎湖防衛指揮部、第一作戰區
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燁輝: Optimistic about 中東 and 美國 markets; second-half operations expected to outperform the first half Published 2026-06-25 12:09 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Hot-rolled steel prices rose from US$925.9 per ton at the time to about US$1,257 currently Hot-rolled steel prices rose from US$925.9 per ton at the time to about US$1,257 currently, a gain of 36% The duty-free quota will be halved to 18.3 million tons per year The excess tariff will rise from 25% to 50% Companies mentioned：燁輝、美國、中東、歐盟
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Agility seeks U.S. listing; Foxconn takes the lead in positioning and continues to lead the private placement Published 2026-06-25 12:08 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The total fundraising is expected to exceed US$620 million Including about US$420 million in cash from the Churchill XI trust account About US$200 million will be raised through a private investment in public equity (PIPE) In 2025, 能率亞洲 and Canon invested a total of US$10 million in Agility Robotics 能率亞洲, Canon and first-time investor 能率創新 are expected to invest an additional US$10 million The cumulative total investment will reach US$20 million Companies mentioned：Agility Robotics、NVIDIA、Amazon、Softbank、鴻海集團、Churchill Capital Corp XI、台灣能率集團佳能、能率亞洲、能率創新、Intrinsic、夏普、Tesla、現代、波士頓動力、Open AI、1X Technologies、Figure、Mentee Robotics、NEURA Robotics、Meta、Apple、Samsung、樂金、斗山機器人、優必選、宇樹科技、傅利葉智能、達闥、小米、小鵬、華為、科大訊飛、智元
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Typhoon Mekkhala and southwesterly winds converge; weather agency launches severe rain operations Published 2026-06-25 12:04 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The highest accumulated rainfall was 473 millimeters in Jiuru Township, Pingtung County Accumulated rainfall in Meinong District, Kaohsiung City, reached 363.5 millimeters Rainfall in Nanhua District, Tainan City, also reached 215 millimeters Companies mentioned：中央氣象署、高雄市政府災害應變中心
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Vietnamese migrant workers rented a Taichung campground to make drug-laced coffee and sell it to fellow countrymen; 4 people charged Published 2026-06-25 12:04 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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2,256 packets of Category III drug-laced coffee 2 kilograms of finished Category III 4-methylmethcathinone 34 packets of ketamine Gross weight of 406 grams 10 packets of amphetamine Gross weight of 336 grams Could be used to make more than 30,000 packets of drug-laced coffee Enough for at least 30,000 uses Companies mentioned：中央社、台灣台中地方檢察署、台中市警察局太平分局、大雅分局、桃園市警察局刑事警察大隊科偵隊、台南市警察局歸仁分局、移民署台中專勤隊
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Hualien's Wanli Creek landslide-dammed lake could overflow; 7 villages in Fenglin and Wanrong evacuated as a precaution Published 2026-06-25 11:58 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Heavy typhoon rains could cause Hualien's Wanli Creek landslide-dammed lake to overflow within 48 hours. Authorities issued a yellow alert, and 208 people from 7 villages in Fenglin and Wanrong were evacuated as a precaution to ensure residents' safety.
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Women's PGA Championship gets underway; Yani Tseng and Wei-Ling Hsu vie for record prize money Published 2026-06-25 11:55 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 2026 Women's PGA Championship opened in Minnesota, United States, with a record total purse of $13 million. Taiwan's Yani Tseng and Wei-Ling Hsu are competing for the largest winner's prize in the tournament's history, showcasing Taiwan's golfing strength.
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Elderly man accused of offering bribe to cemetery office to repair grave; Taipei prosecutors indict him on corruption charges Published 2026-06-25 11:51 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A 76-year-old man surnamed Zeng's application to repair his father's grave was rejected as illegal. He tried unsuccessfully to offer an employee a 60,000-yen bribe. He was unable to pay the 500,000 yen required under the original deferred-prosecution conditions and was indicted. The case highlights public ethics and the strict enforcement of the law.
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大立光 buys equipment and real estate since April to prepare for CPO Published 2026-06-25 11:51 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
大立光 has made a series of purchases of equipment and real estate since April, preparing for CPO mass production. Its move to enter a new market by leveraging its high-precision technology has drawn attention.
Companies mentioned：大族激光、中瑞工程、洋基工程
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New Taipei police officer dies suddenly after 17-hour shift; precinct reviews procedures and strictly requires shift handovers before officers leave Published 2026-06-25 11:50 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Worked 17 consecutive hours 46-year-old officer surnamed Chen 17 years in the police force Companies mentioned：新北市警察局、中和分局、中央社
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Magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes strike in succession within 1 minute, rocking Venezuela and the world Published 2026-06-25 11:50 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Magnitude 7.2 earthquake Magnitude 7.5 earthquake Population of about 220,000 About 320 kilometers west of the capital, Caracas The earthquake depths were 13, respectively Earthquake deaths could range from 10,000 to 100,000 Companies mentioned：美國地質調查所、美國國家廣播公司新聞網、紐約時報、國際貨幣基金
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Drug suspect in Taichung's Dajia rams and injures 2 police officers while resisting arrest; detention approved in separate gun case Published 2026-06-25 11:49 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Ordered released on bail of NT$50,000 Minimum sentence of 5 years in prison Companies mentioned：台中地檢署、台中市警察局大甲分局
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Kaohsiung activates Level 3 disaster response; Chen Chi-mai says heavy rain exceeds mountain-area flood-control standards Published 2026-06-25 11:45 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Hourly rainfall in Qishan had reached 104 millimeters at around 4 a.m. Companies mentioned：高雄市政府、水利局、工務局
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