Taiwan | 中央社 CNA (continued)（1220）
Chinese driver speeds through Tokyo in Porsche, crashes into 2 cars and injures 3 Published 2026-06-26 17:53 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Xu Zhenda, a 23-year-old Chinese company director Crashed into 2 cars waiting at a red light 3 people were injured At a high speed of about 100 kilometers per hour 3 men and women aged between 11 and 46 Companies mentioned：保时捷、日本放送協會、產經新聞、中央社
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Formosa Fun Coast dust explosion compensation case finalized; Tourism Administration and New Taipei City Government ordered to pay NT$21 million Published 2026-06-26 17:52 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Ordered to pay a total of NT$21 million to 7 family members The ruling ordered payment of NT$3 million in emotional-distress damages to each of the 7 parents Companies mentioned：瑞博國際整合行銷有限公司、八仙樂園、交通部觀光署、新北市政府、消防署、消費者文教基金會
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Flooding in Hsinchu County leaves 1 dead and 1 missing; firefighters continue search Published 2026-06-26 17:51 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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1 person found inside a vehicle was clearly dead Another person went missing after checking on farmland The missing vehicle was found near Lane 350, Section 1, Huanbei Road Companies mentioned：新竹縣消防局、竹北市、新豐鄉
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吳明賢's latest condition: 台大醫院 president's open letter says he continues to improve Published 2026-06-26 17:51 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The 61-year-old dean of 台大醫學院 Companies mentioned：台大醫院、台大醫學院
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Taichung International Auto Show opens, aiming to create opportunities for industry exchange Published 2026-06-26 17:50 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Nearly 36 international automakers and auto-parts brands 200 booths More than 52,000 people have preregistered to visit the show Companies mentioned：台中市汽車商業同業公會、威典展覽事業有限公司
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Major Central Bank personnel change: Banking Department Director Hsieh Feng-ying retires, Tao Hui-heng to succeed her Published 2026-06-26 17:42 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Incoming Banking Department Director Tao Hui-heng is 61 Banking Department Deputy Director Tao Hui-heng will be promoted, effective 115年7月16日 Promoted to deputy director of the Banking Department on 112年1月16日 Companies mentioned：中央銀行、台灣大學、美國威斯康辛大學
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Taimall enters Tainan for the first time; 新光三越 Zhongshan store to become an international hotel and shopping mall Published 2026-06-26 17:42 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Has about 30,000 ping of commercial space The Taoyuan store recorded revenue of NT$7.49 billion in 2025 Revenue target of NT$8 billion for 2026 Companies mentioned：台茂購物中心、新光三越、樂富一號不動產投資信託基金
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Vance and Rubio diverge on foreign policy, highlighting divisions within the Trump administration Published 2026-06-26 17:40 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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2028 presidential election Companies mentioned：真主黨、美國企業研究所、五角大廈
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Yellow alert lifted for the Wanjixi landslide-dammed lake; residents return home: “We’re practically flood veterans” Published 2026-06-26 17:38 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Dam height: 108 meters Spillway elevation: 1,080 meters Maximum storage capacity: about 4.2 million cubic meters Current water storage: about 1.34 million cubic meters Current water storage: about 1.34 million cubic meters (32%) Landslide-dammed lake water level: 1,057 meters If cumulative rainfall reaches 45 millimeters, the lake could fill and overflow More than 180 residents under evacuation orders can return home A total of 69 households confirmed to be actual residents A total of 69 households and 183 people confirmed to be actual residents A total of 24 people at 2 shelters in the township Companies mentioned：林業保育署、中央氣象署、萬里溪堰塞湖災害緊急應變小組、花蓮分署、萬榮鄉、鳳林鎮、山興里、森榮里、林田山文化園區、中山堂
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Sanying Line opening expected to boost passenger numbers on the Bannan Line; Taipei Metro to retrofit trains Published 2026-06-26 17:36 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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About 1,500 additional passengers are expected at Dingpu Station on the Bannan Line during weekday morning rush hours Each train originally had 352 seats 54 seats removed Once completed, each train will be able to carry about 72 more passengers Companies mentioned：台北大眾捷運股份有限公司、新北市政府、台北捷運公司
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Referendum on judicial caning put on hold; Cheng Li-wun plans referendum on restarting nuclear power Published 2026-06-26 17:35 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Hong Meng-kai and 52 others propose a referendum on judicial caning Companies mentioned：國民黨、民眾黨、中天電視
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Collapsed slope in Xindian, New Taipei, largely stable; Hou You-yi: monitoring to continue Published 2026-06-26 17:31 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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399 millimeters in Shiding District 369 millimeters in Xizhi District 338 millimeters in Pinglin District Xizhi recorded 175.5 millimeters of rain over 3 hours during the morning rush on the 25th Peak hourly rainfall: 88 millimeters A cumulative 68.5 millimeters in 40 minutes Tamsui recorded peak hourly rainfall of 95.5 millimeters A cumulative 69 millimeters of rain in 40 minutes Companies mentioned：新北市政府、台肥
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長庚大學 premedical summer program attracts students from top U.S. universities Published 2026-06-26 17:31 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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長庚大學 has offered its “Premedical Summer Program” for 4 consecutive years This year, 25 students from universities including 康乃爾大學, 加州大學洛杉磯分校 and 加州大學柏克萊分校, as well as leading Canadian universities, came to Taiwan to study. The program runs for 4 weeks and is taught entirely in English Companies mentioned：長庚大學、康乃爾大學、加州大學洛杉磯分校、加州大學柏克萊分校、林口長庚醫院
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Japan strengthens space defense; Air Self-Defense Force to be renamed the “Air and Space Self-Defense Force” Published 2026-06-26 17:29 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned：航空自卫队、航空宇宙自卫队、日本共同社、防卫副大臣、防卫大臣、小泉进次郎、自卫队、陆上自卫队、第15旅团、师团、中国
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Taiwan-developed space observation system launched into space, marking a milestone in space missions Published 2026-06-26 17:26 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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VERTECS has a wide field of view spanning 36 square degrees Low Earth orbit satellites must travel at 7 kilometers per second to stay in orbit Companies mentioned：國立中興大學、清華大學、九州工業大學、日本宇宙航空研究開發機構、JAXA
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Chinese-language teaching assistant program enters Australian schools, deepening Taiwan-Australia education ties Published 2026-06-26 17:25 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The 2 schools are 科林達公立中學 (Corinda State High School) and 羅伯森州立學校 (Robertson State School), located in Brisbane, the capital of Australia's Queensland. For the first time this year, 2 Taiwanese Chinese-language teaching assistants will teach at local primary and secondary schools, serving for 8 months. Companies mentioned：國立台灣師範大學、科林達公立中學、羅伯森州立學校、昆士蘭州教育廳、維多利亞州教育廳
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Heavy rain in Pingtung causes levee breach in Xinghuapu and floods Wandan; Lu-liao Bridge in Wanluan collapses Published 2026-06-26 17:25 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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887.5 mm accumulated over 2 days Companies mentioned：屏東縣政府、中央氣象署、中央社
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Preliminary estimate puts heavy-rain damage to schools at NT$9.48 million; Pingtung, Tainan and Hsinchu County hardest hit Published 2026-06-26 17:23 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Heavy rain is preliminarily estimated to have caused NT$9.48 million in damage to school campuses across Taiwan Pingtung County was hardest hit, with NT$6.4 million in damage Tainan City was next, with NT$1.36 million followed by Hsinchu County, with NT$700,000 A total of 34 schools have reported damage so far Pingtung had the most, with 16 schools followed by Tainan, with 6 schools and New Taipei City, with 3 schools Estimated losses reached NT$1.53 million The basement was flooded to a depth of 30 centimeters Estimated losses of NT$1 million Estimated losses reached NT$1.12 million Companies mentioned：教育部
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Xi Jinping meets 孟加拉 prime minister: advance construction of the China-Myanmar-孟加拉 Economic Corridor Published 2026-06-26 17:23 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The “China-Myanmar-孟加拉 Economic Corridor” was originally the “China-印度-孟加拉-Myanmar Economic Corridor,” proposed in May 2013 when then-Premier Li Keqiang visited 印度 Companies mentioned：孟加拉、緬甸、印度、馬六甲海峽、皎漂、若開邦、羅興亞
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Civic groups share results of WHA exchanges, hope to create new pathways for youth to engage internationally Published 2026-06-26 17:13 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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79th World Health Assembly Original 5月中下旬 Companies mentioned：世台聯合基金會、政治大學創新國際學院、台灣年輕病友協會
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Original 5月景氣燈號連6紅 國發會：經濟維持穩健 Published 2026-06-26 17:12 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The composite assessment score was 39 points Down 1 point from the revised April score of 40 The indicator flashed red for 6 consecutive months Companies mentioned：國發會
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Student at a private music high school in Taichung City suspected of mistreatment; department head transferred pending investigation Published 2026-06-26 17:07 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned：台中市私立高中、台中市教育局、台中市政府教育局
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New Taiwan dollar falls 2.5 cents to close at NT$31.86 Published 2026-06-26 17:03 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Closed at NT$31.86 Down 2.5 cents Trading value was US$2.546 billion Original
Heavy rain prompts work and classes to be suspended in parts of the south; Taiwan Clearing House: returned checks to be handled leniently Published 2026-06-26 17:02 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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June 26 and June 29 within 6 months from the date of the disaster Each had 3 returned checks Companies mentioned：台灣票據交換所
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Executive Yuan: Government's version of the special drone act concerns defense self-reliance and should not be obstructed Published 2026-06-26 17:01 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A special budget will be drawn up, capped at NT$210 billion The review of this year's central government general budget has yet to be completed, 302 days after it was submitted to 立法院 Companies mentioned：行政院、立法院
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Actress Jiang Qingxia dies, having witnessed Taiwan's screen industry's transformation throughout her life Published 2026-06-26 16:59 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A body of work spanning more than 100 productions Companies mentioned：國家電影及視聽文化中心
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Xi Jinping meets 柬埔寨 prime minister: willing to advance construction of a China-柬埔寨 community with a shared future Published 2026-06-26 16:57 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Hun Manet visited 中國 from the 25th to the 27th Companies mentioned：柬埔寨、中國
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Japanese actor Murakami Nijiro faces legal action, suspected of repeatedly assaulting girlfriend in 2024 Published 2026-06-26 16:46 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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29-year-old well-known actor Murakami Nijiro Committed acts of violence against his then-girlfriend on 4 occasions Requires more than 1 month of treatment Companies mentioned：日本放送協會（NHK）、TBS電視台
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Foreign investors post second-largest net selling on record at NT$143.1 billion; three major institutional investors sell NT$205.5 billion Published 2026-06-26 16:41 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Taiwan stocks fell 1,683.5 points today Closed at 44571.76 points Original 成交值新台幣1兆5498.28億元 Combined net selling totaled NT$205.527 billion Dealers recorded net selling of NT$70.733 billion Investment trusts recorded net buying of NT$8.395 billion Net selling by foreign and mainland Chinese investors hit the second-highest level on record, at NT$143.189 billion Original
Kaohsiung's Chung Cheng Senior High School principal Lu Bingshan dies; students and faculty mourn and pledge to carry on his legacy Published 2026-06-26 16:40 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Lu Bingshan devoted 27 years to Chung Cheng Senior High School Companies mentioned：高雄市立中正高中
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New synthetic drugs surge as UN warns of rising global drug use Published 2026-06-26 16:40 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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An estimated 331 million people worldwide used drugs in 2024 Equivalent to 6.2% of the global population aged 15 to 64 The number of types of drugs seized in 2024 was “5 times higher” than before 2000 The number of “New Psychoactive Substances” (New Psychoactive Substances, NPS) reported in circulation in the drug market reached 755 in 2024 Of these, 118 were reported for the first time Companies mentioned：聯合國毒品暨犯罪辦公室、法新社
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國科會: 3 major science parks activate flood-response measures ahead of schedule; no flooding reported Published 2026-06-26 16:28 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A total of 487 flooding incidents reported across Taiwan Companies mentioned：國科會、經濟部、中央氣象署
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Middle Eastern oil producers continue to expand exports; 沙烏地阿美 resumes oil shipments Published 2026-06-26 16:28 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Each VLCC can carry 2 million barrels of oil Companies mentioned：沙烏地阿美、倫敦證券交易所集團、沙國國際船運集團Bahri、英國海事貿易行動辦公室、波斯灣海峽管理局
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Dongfeng-17 live-fire launch footage revealed for the first time; PLA: no need to overinterpret the connection Published 2026-06-26 16:27 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A total of 31 countries took part in the exercise 福建艦 entered service in November 2025 Companies mentioned：中国中央电视台、中共国防部、东风-17、福建艦
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墨西哥 and 西班牙 use the World Cup to thaw relations, agree to strengthen diplomatic ties Published 2026-06-26 16:21 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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委內瑞拉, which recently suffered 2 powerful earthquakes that killed at least 235 people Companies mentioned：墨西哥、西班牙、委內瑞拉、中央社、法新社、X
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研揚 Education and Culture Foundation partners with Taipei Medical University to launch a campus health promotion program Published 2026-06-26 16:18 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Launched a series of educational programs beginning in 2009 In its first year, 5 schools participated: Daxiang Elementary School, Danan Elementary School, Zhongpu Elementary School, Jingpu Elementary School and Xinpi Elementary School in Chiayi County A 3-day, 2-night health exploration and study tour Implemented a year-long health education curriculum Companies mentioned：研揚科技、醫揚科技、台北醫學大學
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Rainfall exceeds 500 mm in several Kaohsiung districts; Chen Chi-mai: speed up drainage improvements along the coast Published 2026-06-26 16:17 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Accumulated rainfall exceeded 500 mm in Meinong, Dashu, Qishan and other areas of Kaohsiung Accumulated rainfall in several low-lying urban areas also reached over 350 mm, meeting the threshold for extremely heavy rain A total of 1,413 personnel deployments Dispatched 210 vehicle trips of various types Completed 87.47 kilometers of clearing along roadside drains and drainage inlets Removed 209.84 metric tons of waste Total funding was about NT$1.12 billion Pumping capacity can reach 30 cubic meters per second Secured NT$22 million from the central government for improvements About NT$120 million was invested in the drainage improvement project on the west branch of the Wa Nei District drainage system Completed 1,459 meters of flood diversion box culvert Companies mentioned：高雄市政府、高雄市環境保護局、水利局
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Lin Chia-lung visits Milan to deepen Taiwan-Italy exchanges, hopes to jointly build resilient supply chains Published 2026-06-26 16:14 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Led more than 20 industry representatives from fields including smart transportation, smart buildings, information and communications, and energy Companies mentioned：倫巴底大區工業總會、義大利對外貿易協會
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Lin Junxi officially joins the Pittsburgh Pirates, boasting spin rates above major-league standards Published 2026-06-26 16:10 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The contract is worth about US$650,000 About NT$20.7 million Companies mentioned：ピッツバーグ・パイレーツ、大溪高中
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民進黨: Blue and white parties' blockade of the general budget affects disaster prevention; lifesaving funds must be reviewed promptly Published 2026-06-26 16:04 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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NT$17 billion in first and second reserve funds and disaster preparedness funds The blue and white parties have delayed the general budget bill for more than 300 days Companies mentioned：民進黨、國民黨、民眾黨、行政院、總統賴清德
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Reports say OpenAI may delay IPO; AI-linked stocks face selling pressure, 鎧俠 plunges 12% Published 2026-06-26 16:02 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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鎧俠 (Kioxia) shares fell sharply by 12% today CEO Sam Altman is seeking a valuation of US$1 trillion Companies mentioned：OpenAI、鎧俠、Kioxia、東芝記憶體、東芝、Toshiba Memory、Toshiba、紐約時報
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SoftBank leads tech stocks lower as the Nikkei plunges more than 4% Published 2026-06-26 16:00 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The benchmark Nikkei 225 fell 3,005.46 points, or 4.15% Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 fell 3,005.46 points, or 4.15%, to close at 69,360.88. The TOPIX fell 53.11 points, or 1.32%. The TOPIX fell 53.11 points, or 1.32%, to close at 3,963.36. Companies mentioned：軟銀集團、OpenAI、蘋果
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New agricultural rules: From 7/1, only domestically produced cow's and sheep's milk bearing the certification mark can be labeled fresh milk. Published 2026-06-26 15:56 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Starting July 1 About 330 companies More than 13,000 chain-store outlets Original
On election prospects in New Taipei and Kaohsiung, Ko Wen-je says the party chair will be unable to hold on if either the pan-blue or pan-green camp loses. Published 2026-06-26 15:55 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned：台灣民眾黨、國民黨、民進黨
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Economic Ministry approves subsidies for 3 projects totaling more than NT$300 million; 明泰科技 gets the most, NT$210 million, for its 6G communications plans. Published 2026-06-26 15:54 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Total subsidies amount to NT$312.5 million. 明泰科技 project has a total budget of NT$600 million. The Ministry of Economic Affairs is providing a subsidy of NT$210 million. 均華精密 project has a total budget of NT$90 million. The Ministry of Economic Affairs is providing a subsidy of NT$35 million. 乾瞻科技 project has a total budget of NT$187.5 million. The Ministry of Economic Affairs is providing a subsidy of NT$67.5 million. Companies mentioned：明泰科技、均華精密、乾瞻科技、工研院、辰隆科技
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Waxed-wrapped body found in a lychee orchard in Fenyuan, Changhua; police identify suspect and bring them in for questioning. Published 2026-06-26 15:52 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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1 body wrapped in plastic wrap and a quilt Companies mentioned：中央社、彰化警分局
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Ensuring 伊朗 does not develop nuclear weapons, IAEA says strict verification mechanism should be established after the war. Published 2026-06-26 15:49 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned：國際原子能總署、IAEA、葛羅西、Rafael Grossi、美國、伊朗、德黑蘭
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Twin earthquakes in Venezuela kill 235; Brazilian, Chinese, Portuguese and other foreign nationals among the dead. Published 2026-06-26 15:46 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The death toll has reached 235. Two Brazilians 1 Venezuelan national of Italian descent Two Chinese nationals 1 Portuguese national Two Spanish nationals There are currently about 170,000 citizens holding Italian passports in Venezuela. Another 80 people are currently missing. Companies mentioned：巴西外交部、義大利外交部、中國官方媒體新華社、葡萄牙外交部、西班牙外交部
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Tao people take part in Batanes Day in the Philippines, hoping to deepen exchanges and protect Austronesian culture. Published 2026-06-26 15:44 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The Batanes Islands, at the northernmost tip of the Philippines, celebrate the 243rd anniversary of their provincial establishment today. More than 4,000 Batanes residents gathered at the event. Companies mentioned：原住民族文化事业基金会、菲律宾台商总会
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South Korea's Defense Ministry plans to train 500,000 “drone warriors” to counter the threat from 北韓. Published 2026-06-26 15:37 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Train 500,000 “drone warriors” Produce 110,000 drones Purchase more than 20,000 low-cost, expendable drones Sentenced to 30 years in prison Companies mentioned：南韓國防部、北韓、路透社、安圭伯、李在明
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Original 涉共諜案二審判無罪 藍促檢討偵辦標準綠籲尊重司法 Published 2026-06-26 15:36 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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黃取榮, 邱世元 and 吳尚雨 receive prison terms ranging from 3 to 6 years. Companies mentioned：民進黨、國民黨、高等法院、高檢署、法務部、司法院、國安會
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Dongshi Ocean Summer fireworks show on 7/26 to feature 18,000 fireworks over 12 minutes. Published 2026-06-26 15:30 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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18,000 fireworks 12 minutes Companies mentioned：中央社、嘉義縣文化觀光局
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Hong Kong busts match-fixing and illegal gambling ring linked to the World Cup. Published 2026-06-26 15:19 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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19 people were arrested. Gambling stakes exceeded HK$6 million. NT$24 million Operated for 2 to 3 years Companies mentioned：香港廉政公署、警方
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Foam scattered in parking lot of Nangang social housing complex; city says fire safety equipment may have malfunctioned. Published 2026-06-26 15:19 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The social housing complex has 118 units in total. Companies mentioned：台北市住宅及都市更新中心、南港經貿社宅
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OpenAI holds firm to a $1 trillion valuation; IPO reportedly pushed back to 2027. Published 2026-06-26 15:08 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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$1 trillion valuation About NT$31.6 trillion Companies mentioned：OpenAI、紐約時報、路透社、The Information、美國國家網路主任辦公室、科技政策辦公室
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July electronics and financial futures both fall Published 2026-06-26 15:07 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Taipei stocks fell 1,683.5 points today to close at 44,571.76. July electronic futures closed at 2,868.95, down 132.35 points. A premium of 10.45 points July financial futures closed at 3,094, down 70.2 points. A discount of 56.96 points August electronic futures closed at 2,937.4. August electronic futures closed at 2,937.4, down 95.55 points. Electronic shares closed at 2,858.5. Electronic shares closed at 2,858.5, down 116.30 points. Financial shares closed at 3,150.96. Financial shares closed at 3,150.96, down 54.36 points. Original
July Taiwan stock index futures fell 2,154 points. Published 2026-06-26 15:07 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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July Taiwan index futures closed at 44,373, down 2,154 points. Taipei stocks ended the day down 1,683.50 points. Closed at 44,571.76 Trading value totaled NT$1.549828 trillion. Trading volume was 101,913 contracts. Trading volume was 700 contracts. Companies mentioned：台灣期貨交易所
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Lost health insurance card or water-damaged medication in heavy rain? You may receive medical care under an exception. Published 2026-06-26 15:07 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Call 0800-030-598 from a landline. 4128-678 (no area code required) Call (02) 4128-678 from a mobile phone for assistance. Companies mentioned：中央社、衛生福利部、中央健康保險署、健保署
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高教工會: Private-school teachers' right to seek redress is being stripped if they cannot file administrative lawsuits. Published 2026-06-26 15:06 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned：高教工會、教育部、開南大學
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WSJ: Iran heavily damages U.S. naval base in Bahrain; U.S. reassesses its Middle East deployments. Published 2026-06-26 14:56 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Iran launched more than 8,000 missiles and drones. Only 2 strikes resulted in U.S. casualties. The United States struck more than 13,500 targets. At least 20 U.S. sites across the Middle East came under attack. Companies mentioned：華爾街日報、美軍中央司令部、以色列
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Yellow alert remains in effect for the landslide-dammed lake on the Wanli River in Hualien; reinforcement work continues at full pace. Published 2026-06-26 14:52 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Current water storage: about 1.34 million cubic meters (32%) If cumulative rainfall reaches 45 millimeters, the lake could fill and overflow The latest information shows cumulative rainfall of 41.2 millimeters over the next 48 hours. Raised by 2 meters using concrete blocks Companies mentioned：花蓮分署、水利署第九河川局、林業保育署、第九河川分署、林田山堤防、森榮一號、森榮二號、鐵路橋、公路橋、花蓮溪河道
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Taiwan stocks plunge 1,683 points, the 3rd-biggest drop on record, falling below 45,000. Published 2026-06-26 14:45 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The weighted index ended down 1,683.5 points. Closed at 44,571.76 A decline of 3.64% Trading value totaled NT$1.5498 trillion. 台積電 closed at NT$2,340, down NT$50. A decline of 2.09% 聯發科 closed at the limit-down price of NT$3,880. Companies mentioned：蘋果、台積電、聯發科
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Some Hsinchu bus routes suspended due to rain. Published 2026-06-26 14:42 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Original 今天中午12時起停止上班上課 From 2 p.m., the city's Green Line, routes 182, the Pioneer Bus, routes 71 to 73, route 81, route 83, and routes 50 to 53 will be suspended. Companies mentioned：新竹市政府、YouBike、GoShare
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Yankees executive singles out 賴謙凡 as a player to “keep an eye on”; scout analyzes his attributes. Published 2026-06-26 14:38 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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18-year-old right-handed pitcher 賴謙凡 To survive in the major leagues, you need 2 to 3 outstanding pitches. Companies mentioned：紐約洋基隊、中央社
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長榮海運 vessel Ever麗遭 attacked in the Strait of Hormuz; 國際海事組織 suspends escort operations. Published 2026-06-26 14:28 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The Changli has been stranded in the Persian Gulf for more than 100 days Companies mentioned：長榮海運、國際海事組織、英國海事貿易行動辦公室、波斯灣海峽管理局、華爾街日報、Windward、Marine Traffic、倫敦證券交易所集團
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Chen Shih-kai inspects 台鐵's Level 1 emergency response team, urges priority provision of travel information Published 2026-06-26 14:27 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Double-track service to resume at 9 a.m. Companies mentioned：台鐵
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South Korean man wanted over cross-border art investment scam arrested after hiding in Taiwan Published 2026-06-26 14:23 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A 52-year-old South Korean man surnamed Kim Original 價值新台幣8000餘萬元 More than 100 high-value paintings 84 pieces seized Estimated value exceeding NT$10 million Had overstayed in Taiwan for nearly 10 years Was wanted by prosecutors for 7 years over a fraud case during his time in Taiwan Companies mentioned：苗栗縣警察局、台北地檢察署、中央社
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Flooding reported at 487 locations across Taiwan; 水利署 sends pumps to Pingtung and Hualien Published 2026-06-26 14:20 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A total of 487 flooding incidents reported across Taiwan 74 locations have yet to drain 水利署 has sent 8 large mobile pumps each to Pingtung County and Hualien County Another 5 pumps are loaded and on standby Power outages affected 59,724 households Power has been restored to 54,693 households Power has yet to be restored to 5,031 households Water outages affected 2,440 households Companies mentioned：水利署、經濟部、行政院、台電
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After-school tutoring hourly pay at junior high and elementary schools: Education Ministry says to refer to adjustments for substitute teachers Published 2026-06-26 14:14 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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教育部 held a county and city consultation meeting on June 9 Companies mentioned：教育部、台灣教育產業工會
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Original 國民黨團再提反廢死公投 立院逕付二讀交黨團協商 Published 2026-06-26 14:14 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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May 16, 2025 The 23rd of the same month March 13 this year Companies mentioned：國民黨、立法院、中選會
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At least 235 dead in twin earthquakes in Venezuela; a look at international relief efforts Published 2026-06-26 14:13 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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At least 235 people killed More than 1,500 injured A 2 million euro aid plan 2.5 million dollars in funding 100,000 euros in "initial" emergency aid funding 150 million dollars in aid funding Companies mentioned：SpaceX、星鏈、紅十字會與紅新月會國際聯合會、歐洲聯盟
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Original 反毒有功人士團體表揚 法務部3人獲獎 Published 2026-06-26 14:00 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Original 法務部共有高雄地檢署檢察官簡婉如、調查局北部地區機動工作站調查官簡翊珈、調查局調查專員劉君義等3人獲獎 Honors went to contributors and groups in 4 categories: refusing drugs, quitting drugs, drug prevention and drug busts, with a total of 26 recipients Successfully intercepted a fishing boat smuggling 740 bricks of heroin from Thailand Successfully intercepted a fishing boat smuggling 740 bricks of heroin from Thailand (281 kilograms) Successfully intercepted a fishing boat smuggling 740 bricks of heroin from Thailand (281 kilograms) and 353 kilograms of ketamine Led investigations into the "Jin Chang Long" and container smuggling cases, seizing nearly 30 metric tons of drugs Seizures reached 18,623 kilograms in 114 In 2 recent waves of the "Safe Communities Drug Enforcement Project," 1,791 people were arrested for manufacturing, transporting or selling drugs Companies mentioned：法務部、高雄地檢署、調查局、美國DEA、澳洲AFP、台灣高等檢察署
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Shih Chung-liang prays for Wu Ming-hsien, urges public not to disturb medical team or family Published 2026-06-26 13:58 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Nationwide recruitment rate for internal medicine residents this year just 61% Surgical residency recruitment rate currently remains steady at around 90% Preliminary reports put this year's internal medicine recruitment rate at just around 60% Compared with the 85% to 90% level in previous years Companies mentioned：台大醫學院、衛福部、健保署、內科醫學會
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Bubbles found in PU paving on Tamsui-Kavalan Bridge sidewalk; repairs to be completed by mid-July Published 2026-06-26 13:56 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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By mid-July May 12 this year Companies mentioned：公路局、交通部公路局北區公路新建工程分局
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White's referendum proposal seeks to earmark traffic fines for transportation; Legislative Yuan sends it directly to second reading for negotiations Published 2026-06-26 13:54 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Local governments received a total of NT$15.6 billion in traffic fine revenue last year Under the current fine system, only 12% must be used to improve traffic safety The government collects NT$30 billion in traffic fines annually 交通部 says it plans to amend the law to raise the figure to 30% The referendum needs 9.6 million votes to pass Holding a separate vote would cost NT$1.1 billion Holding it alongside elections would still cost an additional NT$200 million Companies mentioned：民眾黨、民進黨、國民黨、立法院、交通部
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Lai Chien-fan has a major-league-caliber curveball; joining the Yankees is significant Published 2026-06-26 13:50 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Original 美職紐約洋基隊睽違12年再簽亞洲球員 The Yankees have not signed any Taiwanese players for 16 years A fastball topping out at around 154 kilometers per hour Companies mentioned：美職、紐約洋基隊、桃園大溪高中
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Heavy rain leaves 134 locations across Taiwan still flooded; Cho Jung-tai urges review of pumping equipment Published 2026-06-26 13:47 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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There are still 134 flooded locations across Taiwan Companies mentioned：台電公司
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三商壽 wraps up shareholder meeting; Weng Chao-hsi asks shareholders to support 玉山人壽 Published 2026-06-26 13:45 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Unaudited cumulative after-tax profit for the first 5 months of this year reached NT$5.994 billion Cumulative earnings per share reached NT$1.02 New contract premium income reached NT$35.667 billion in 2025 Total premium income was about NT$110.237 billion 三商壽's total assets reached NT$1.66 trillion at the end of 2025 Annual after-tax net profit reached NT$1.178 billion Earnings per share were NT$0.2 This year's target for total premium income is NT$101.78 billion Companies mentioned：三商美邦人壽、玉山人壽、玉山金、三商壽
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Telemedicine platform「看醫生」supports the NT$10 billion Youth Dream Project Published 2026-06-26 13:45 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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More than 10 million people have tried telemedicine Helped about 1,500 young people go abroad Plans to help 3,000 young people go abroad to pursue their dreams Companies mentioned：看醫生、台灣遠距醫療服務聯盟、世界台灣商會聯合總會、童綜合醫院、台中榮民總醫院
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愛爾麗 chairman Chang Rushan faces request for 14-year sentence; New Taipei District Court to hold detention hearing Published 2026-06-26 13:39 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Prosecutors seek a prison term of at least 14 years for Chang Rushan Police and prosecutors found 99 victims at at least 7 branches Including 4 minors Deemed to have committed 164 offenses, including unlawful recording of sexual images under the Criminal Code and violations of the Child and Youth Sexual Exploitation Prevention Act Companies mentioned：愛爾麗、愛爾麗集團、愛爾麗診所
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Shih Chung-liang: Consensus on euthanasia still needed; priority is strengthening care for rare diseases Published 2026-06-26 13:39 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Expanded subsidies for newborn screening to cover 18 rare diseases Companies mentioned：民眾黨、中央社
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3 subsidiary regulations under the delivery services bill announced; platforms must review and adjust contracts Published 2026-06-26 13:34 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The regulations will officially take effect on July 21 Delivery platforms must also complete payment within 60 days after a contract is terminated Capped at an average of 6 months' compensation Companies mentioned：勞動部
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South Korea's KOSPI index plunges more than 8% intraday as another tech stock sell-off takes hold Published 2026-06-26 13:31 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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KOSPI index plunges 7.41% to 8,268.54 points At one point, it plunged 8.2% to 8,199.81 points Trading halted for 20 minutes Companies mentioned：KOSPI
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Passenger verbally threatens others at 台鐵's Banqiao Station; railway police escort passenger off at Taipei Station Published 2026-06-26 13:27 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned：台鐵、鐵路警察
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Inaugural National Indigenous Volleyball Championship to be held in August, with NT$400,000 in total prize money Published 2026-06-26 13:24 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Total prize money of NT$400,000 Selects 3 outstanding cheer squads Each group will receive prize money of NT$3,000. Each group champion will receive NT$50,000. The runner-up will receive NT$20,000. The third-place finisher will receive NT$10,000. Companies mentioned：民進黨、原民會、中華民國排球協會、財團法人社教文化基金會
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Flooding in Tainan: Huang Weizhe says pumps fully deployed to respond Published 2026-06-26 13:24 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Rainfall in Tainan exceeded 250 millimeters in 6 hours Rainfall accumulated to 296 millimeters over 12 hours The total flood detention capacity is 525,300 cubic meters. Companies mentioned：台南市政府水利局
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Chiang Wan-an visits flood-hit Neihu, pledges generous compensation for residents Published 2026-06-26 13:22 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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For flooding of 50 to 100 centimeters, each household will receive NT$10,000. For flooding of 100 centimeters or more, each household will receive NT$20,000. Households with mudslides reaching 30 centimeters or more will also receive NT$20,000 each in disaster relief. Flooding of 20 centimeters or more but less than 50 centimeters Flooding of 50 to 100 centimeters Flooding of 100 centimeters or more Companies mentioned：台北市、台北市政府、中央社
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1 former 民進黨 staffer acquitted in second-instance Chinese spy case; High Prosecutors Office considers appeal Published 2026-06-26 13:16 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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黃取榮, 邱世元 and 吳尚雨 receive prison terms ranging from 3 to 6 years. Huang Quirong’s sentence was reduced to 6 years Qiu Shiyuan: 5 years Wu Shangyu: 3 years Companies mentioned：民進黨、台灣高等檢察署、台灣高等法院、台北地方法院、前副總統辦公室、前外交部長辦公室
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Original 降雨導致淹水災情 新竹縣中午12時起停班停課 Published 2026-06-26 13:15 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Original 新竹縣政府宣布，從今天中午12時起停班停課。 Companies mentioned：新竹縣政府
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Could budget impasse affect disaster response? KMT says central government should explain resource allocation to prevent panic Published 2026-06-26 13:15 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Review of the 115 fiscal year general budget remains unfinished Companies mentioned：總統、國民黨、文傳會、行政院、立法院、民進黨
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Amid diplomatic brinkmanship with China, Australia and Vanuatu to sign security treaty Published 2026-06-26 13:14 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Vanuatu will not be included in Australia's Pacific island cooperation visa quota Companies mentioned：澳洲人報、中央社、RNZ
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Taiwan dollar weakens 5.2 cents at midday, provisionally closing at 31.887 Published 2026-06-26 13:04 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Provisionally closed at 31.887 Trading volume totaled US$1.096 billion Opened at 31.84 Reached a morning high of 31.80 Hit a low of 31.889 Original
School bus suddenly enters oncoming lane in Osaka, Japan; 6-vehicle pileup leaves 5 injured Published 2026-06-26 12:59 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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6-vehicle pileup 5 people injured 3 junior and senior high school students on the school bus The school bus was carrying 15 junior and senior high school students, in addition to the driver. Companies mentioned：清教學園、日本放送協會（NHK）
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China normalizes military deployments in the Pacific; New Zealand internal report reveals concerns Published 2026-06-26 12:56 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The 15-page report In recent years, China has invested tens of billions of dollars in developing its defense capabilities. China deployed 3 warships to 塔斯曼海 between 澳洲 and New Zealand Companies mentioned：紐西蘭政府、中國人民解放軍海軍、澳洲、菲律賓、塔斯曼海、Christopher Luxon、紐西蘭國防部、紐西蘭外交暨貿易部、紐西蘭總理、紐西蘭情報部
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Legislative Yuan sends 監察院 personnel consent case to full committee for review Published 2026-06-26 12:55 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Constitutional amendments stipulate that 監察院 shall have 29 members. 監察院 shall have 29 members, including 1 president and 1 vice president, each serving a 6-year term. Original 另提名屏東城鄉發展文教基金會董事長廖婉汝等27人擔任監委 行政院 submitted supplemental nominations on Apr. 21 for former 行政院 adviser 沈淑妃, lawyer 蔡維哲, and Deputy Minister of Justice 黃謀信 as 3 中選會 members Companies mentioned：監察院、立法院、台灣人權促進會、屏東城鄉發展文教基金會、新北市、行政院、中選會
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Original 股王信驊除息失靈觸跌停 千元高價股守50千金 Published 2026-06-26 12:51 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Dividend of NT$80 per share Capital surplus capitalization stock dividend of NT$1 Shares plunged, briefly hitting the limit down at NT$15,615. 股后穎崴 hits limit down at NT$8,190 Number of stocks priced above NT$1,000 falls to “50 thousand-dollar stocks” 環球晶 falls below NT$1,000 intraday and locks at the limit down at NT$936 愛普 falls below NT$1,000 and locks at the limit down at NT$990 萬潤 plunges 9% but holds above NT$1,000 台積電 falls NT$55 intraday 聯發科 briefly hits the limit down at NT$3,880 Taiwan stocks plunge more than 1,500 points intraday Successively fall below the 46,000-point and 45,000-point milestones Companies mentioned：股王信驊、股后穎崴、環球晶、愛普、萬潤、雙鴻、兆聯實業、旭隼、台積電、聯發科
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KMT-TPP bloc blocks Executive Yuan's drone special bill; Legislative Yuan puts it on hold Published 2026-06-26 12:44 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Proposed spending cap of NT$210 billion The NT$780 billion “Special Act on Procurement for National Security and Strengthening Asymmetric Combat Capabilities” Budget cap of NT$300 billion for the first batch of military procurement offer and acceptance documents Budget cap of NT$480 billion for the second batch of military procurement offer and acceptance documents Companies mentioned：行政院、立法院、國民黨、民眾黨、民進黨、台灣民眾黨、中央社
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Original 台灣吐瓦魯所得稅協定6/11生效 2027年元旦起適用 Published 2026-06-26 12:41 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The agreement takes effect on June 11. Applies from January 1, 2027. Taiwan's 36th income tax agreement to take effect Dividends, interest and royalties subject to a maximum withholding tax rate of 10% Companies mentioned：台湾、吐瓦魯
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Councilor criticizes elementary school track meet held in torrential rain; Chiang Wan-an says safety should come first Published 2026-06-26 12:41 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The invitational meet included 14 elementary schools. 159 students competed Companies mentioned：Facebook
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Filipino scholar: After 300 years apart, Batan and Orchid Island still share ancestral memories [Interview] Published 2026-06-26 12:37 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The closest distance is only about 100 kilometers. Companies mentioned：中央社
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