# AI News 180m Report｜2026-06-27 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 5 of 14

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 1276 items from 2 sources; Japan, 66 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Leftists topple Democratic establishment figures in New York primaries; 曼達尼 emerges as kingmaker.

- Published: 2026-06-25T01:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606250005.aspx
- anchor: #n1231734
- Companies mentioned: 曼達尼、AIPAC、歐加修-寇蒂茲、孟昭文、傑福瑞斯

Facts:
- 3 candidates for the House of Representatives.
- 2 incumbent members of the House of Representatives.
- A lawmaker who has served 5 terms.
- A 32-year-old political newcomer.
- A 36-year-old state representative.
- Only in their 30s.

## Central Weather Administration issues heavy rain advisory; Pingtung warned of torrential rain, areas south of Taoyuan urged to watch for heavy rain.

- Published: 2026-06-25T01:24:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606250004.aspx
- anchor: #n1231735
- Companies mentioned: 中央氣象署

Facts:
- Typhoon No. 7

## Brent crude falls below $75 a barrel as most European stocks rebound

- Published: 2026-06-25T01:23:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606250003.aspx
- anchor: #n1231733
- Companies mentioned: 倫敦FTSE 100指數、法蘭克福DAX指數、巴黎CAC 40指數

Facts:
- $75 a barrel
- Up 32.78 points
- 0.31%
- Closed at 10,461.63 points
- Down 153.22 points
- 0.62%
- Closed at 24,740.36 points
- Up 44.78 points
- 0.54%
- Closed at 8,385.49 points

## Train collision in Britain kills 1 and injures more than a hundred; probe finds driver ran a red light and could not brake in time

- Published: 2026-06-25T01:09:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606250002.aspx
- anchor: #n1231732
- Companies mentioned: 鐵路事故調查局（RAIB）、火車司機及消防員協會（Aslef）

Facts:
- The accident killed one train driver
- More than a hundred people were injured
- 53 people remain hospitalized
- 8 are in critical condition
- The train was originally traveling at about 76 mph
- About 122 kilometers
- Speed fell to 49 mph
- About 79 kilometers

## Pingtung braces for torrential rain; localized heavy rain expected in southern Taiwan

- Published: 2026-06-25T00:56:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606240372.aspx
- anchor: #n1231731
- Companies mentioned: 中央氣象署、中央社

Facts:
- Typhoon No. 7

## 郭台強 maps out succession plan; 郭守富 takes over as 正崴 general manager

- Published: 2026-06-24T23:55:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606240370.aspx
- anchor: #n1231730
- Companies mentioned: 正崴、星科國際、森崴能源、ETtoday新聞雲

Facts:
- Last year, net loss attributable to the parent company was NT$3.065 billion
- After-tax loss per share was NT$6.62

## EVA Air launches direct Washington service on the 26th; Raymond Greene calls it an unprecedented milestone

- Published: 2026-06-24T23:55:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606240369.aspx
- anchor: #n1231728
- Companies mentioned: 長榮航空、大都會華盛頓機場管理局、美國在台協會、桃機公司

Facts:
- The direct flight is expected to generate $50 million in domestic economic impact annually
- 他5月率領超過200家企業赴美國華盛頓參與Select USA投資峰會
- EVA Air now serves 10 destinations in the United States

## Wage talks deadlocked; 現代汽車 union votes to approve strike action

- Published: 2026-06-24T23:51:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606240368.aspx
- anchor: #n1231729
- Companies mentioned: 現代汽車、三星電子

Facts:
- Net profit was 30% last year
- Retirement age ceiling to be raised to 65
- Monthly base pay to rise by 149,600 won
- About $97
- Operating profit of 10.5%

## Russian shadow fleet oil shipments bankroll war; Sweden urges 歐盟 to actively board and intercept vessels

- Published: 2026-06-24T23:34:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606240367.aspx
- anchor: #n1231727
- Companies mentioned: 瑞典電視台、Crea、金輝號、斯德哥爾摩國際和平研究所、歐盟、英國、法國、G7

Facts:
- There have already been 262 Russian shadow fleet oil tankers this year alone
- Since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, more than 9,000 oil shipments have passed through the Baltic Sea
- Worth more than 3 trillion Swedish kronor
- About NT$9.8 trillion
- The vessels have an average age of 19 years
- The oldest are more than 33 years old

## 傳卡達籌備荷莫茲相關會談 沙國擬辦與伊朗和解峰會

- Published: 2026-06-24T23:08:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606240364.aspx
- anchor: #n1231726
- Companies mentioned: 卡達、阿曼、沙烏地阿拉伯、伊朗、波斯灣國家、伊拉克、美國

Facts:
- 卡達 prime minister travels to 阿曼 today

## Taiwan Travelogue's U.S. edition to be printed by a Taiwanese firm, showcasing Taiwan's printing prowess

- Published: 2026-06-24T23:05:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202606240363.aspx
- anchor: #n1231724
- Companies mentioned: 紅藍彩藝印刷股份有限公司、麥克米倫出版公司

Facts:
- The U.S. side also specified that 10,000 copies of the U.S. edition be printed by Taiwan's 「紅藍彩藝印刷股份有限公司」
- The cover uses 250gsm coated art paper
- After binding, 5,000 copies will be sent directly to Books.com.tw
- 3,000 copies will go to Eslite Bookstore
- 1,000 copies to Books Lin Bookstore
- Sanmin Bookstore and Hong Kong Eslite will each receive 300 copies
- After 「Taiwan Travelogue」 won the award, the Chinese edition went through additional print runs totaling as many as 100,000 copies
- The British edition has also reached a cumulative print run of 50,000 copies
- 日本得獎後立刻加印1萬本，後又追加1萬零2百本

## SK海力士 plans U.S. ADR offering to raise $29 billion

- Published: 2026-06-24T23:02:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606240361.aspx
- anchor: #n1231725
- Companies mentioned: SK海力士、Nasdaq、三星電子、美國證券管理委員會

Facts:
- Raise 45.45 trillion won
- Plans to issue 17.79 million new shares
- Soared more than 300%
- 市值更於5月首次突破1兆美元大關

## Shooting at 陳悅記 ancestral home; prosecutors seek to detain Jiang suspect without visitation

- Published: 2026-06-24T22:44:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606240358.aspx
- anchor: #n1231722
- Companies mentioned: 陳悅記、新光醫院、士林地檢署、士林地方法院

Facts:
- 7旬陳姓老翁
- 6旬江姓男子
- Released on NT$30,000 bail

## Chiayi County government visits 斯德哥爾摩皇家海港 to learn from its sustainable urban governance

- Published: 2026-06-24T22:43:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606240357.aspx
- anchor: #n1231723
- Companies mentioned: 嘉義縣府、斯德哥爾摩皇家海港

Facts:
- The town-building plan officially began in 2010

## 元瀚材料 focuses on key lamination materials; solvent-free optical adhesive has broad applications

- Published: 2026-06-24T22:39:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606240356.aspx
- anchor: #n1231720
- Companies mentioned: 元瀚材料、元太科技

Facts:
- Product thickness specifications range from 25 to 300 micrometers (μm)

## China tightens mineral export controls; real-name tipsters can receive rewards

- Published: 2026-06-24T22:28:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202606240354.aspx
- anchor: #n1231721
- Companies mentioned: 中國商務部、日本電機巨頭

Facts:
- 7 categories of items related to medium and heavy rare earths
- 2 Japanese nationals

## Indo-Pacific partnership tea gathering at New South Wales Parliament; lawmakers from across parties back peace in the Taiwan Strait

- Published: 2026-06-24T22:28:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606240353.aspx
- anchor: #n1231719
- Companies mentioned: Google

Facts:
- Has served as chair of the Taiwan Friendship Group since 2013

## Gas explosion during gas appliance replacement leaves Taoyuan man with burns over 30% of his body

- Published: 2026-06-24T22:26:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606240352.aspx
- anchor: #n1231717

Facts:
- About 30% of his body suffered third-degree burns
- A total of 20 firefighters were dispatched
- 5 fire engines
- 1 ambulance.
- 1 other emergency vehicle

## London Brent crude falls below $75 a barrel, first time since U.S.-Iran war began

- Published: 2026-06-24T22:07:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606240350.aspx
- anchor: #n1231718
- Companies mentioned: 倫敦北海布倫特原油期貨、法新社、中央社

Facts:
- $74.73 a barrel
- $75 a barrel
- A drop of as much as 3.1%

## China's new law takes effect 7/1; scholar says Xi Jinping seeks to consolidate gains in ethnic policy

- Published: 2026-06-24T22:02:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202606240349.aspx
- anchor: #n1231714
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、中國國務院新聞辦公室、國防安全研究院、中華人民共和國

Facts:
- The Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress of China takes effect on July 1
- The Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress of China comprises a preamble and 7 chapters, and mentions the "Chinese nation" as many as 88 times
- Xi Jinping chaired a meeting of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee in August 2025

## Wang Yuanjun wins Go rapid-play title in straight games, ending 3-year championship drought

- Published: 2026-06-24T21:58:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606240347.aspx
- anchor: #n1231715
- Companies mentioned: Globis盃世界新銳圍棋錦標賽

Facts:
- The champion's prize is NT$700,000
- Ends a "championship drought" lasting 3 years
- Wins the rapid-play title again after 6 years

## France reports first Ebola case; doctor returning from 民主剛果 tests positive

- Published: 2026-06-24T21:51:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606240346.aspx
- anchor: #n1231716
- Companies mentioned: 法國衛生部、法新社、民主剛果、烏干達、伊圖里省、勒克努

Facts:
- The 17th Ebola outbreak in 民主剛果
- The 17th Ebola outbreak in 民主剛果 was declared on May 15

## Poland Taiwan image showcase features Thunder Tiger's 4 unmanned combat systems

- Published: 2026-06-24T21:45:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606240345.aspx
- anchor: #n1231712
- Companies mentioned: 雷虎科技、Shield AI

Facts:
- A dedicated drone pavilion jointly formed by 16 drone companies
- 雷虎科技 draws on more than 40 years of manufacturing and mass-production experience

## Cabinet proposes tax law revision to boost tax exemption for raising minor children by 50%

- Published: 2026-06-24T21:36:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606240342.aspx
- anchor: #n1231711
- Companies mentioned: 行政院、總統府、財政部、立法院

Facts:
- Tax exemption for raising minor children to increase by 50%
- The exemption per child will rise to NT$151,500
- An estimated 2.7 million people will benefit
- NT$8 billion in tax savings
- More than 1 million households are expected to benefit
- Tax cuts are expected to total NT$5 billion to NT$7.5 billion

## 同志遊行禁令解除 匈牙利LGBTQ+將重返布達佩斯街頭

- Published: 2026-06-24T21:31:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606240341.aspx
- anchor: #n1231713
- Companies mentioned: 匈牙利、布達佩斯、奧班、Viktor Orban、馬格雅、Peter Magyar、尊重與自由黨、TISZA、青年民主黨、Fidesz-MPP、卡尼查爾、Adam Andras Kanicsar

Facts:
- 奧班政府執政16年來
- Attracts tens of thousands of participants
- April this year

## Bear sightings surge; authorities near Tokyo to buy bear spray for schools and communities

- Published: 2026-06-24T21:24:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606240339.aspx
- anchor: #n1231709
- Companies mentioned: 日本放送協會（NHK）、法新社

Facts:
- Plans to purchase 700 cans of bear spray
- Japan recorded 13 deaths from bear attacks in the last fiscal year, a record.
- From April 1 to May 30 this year, 5 people have died in bear attacks.
- Another 20 people were injured.
- Since April, authorities there have received 11 reports of bear sightings or signs of bear activity.
- The city will invest 15 million yen.
- About US$93,000.
- Bear sightings nationwide have exceeded 50,000.

## Saudi Arabia and 伊拉克 honor religion while playing soccer; flags kept off the ground during pre-match ceremony.

- Published: 2026-06-24T21:20:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606240338.aspx
- anchor: #n1231710
- Companies mentioned: 沙烏地阿拉伯、伊拉克、國際足球總會（FIFA）、路透社

Facts:
- 2026 World Cup

## Chinese research vessel disrupts waters off Taiwan’s east coast; MAC calls it a gray-zone incursion.

- Published: 2026-06-24T21:20:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202606240337.aspx
- anchor: #n1231707
- Companies mentioned: 向阳红22、陆委会、中华人民共和国、中华民国、国台办、张晗、自然资源部

Facts:
- The 16th to 18th.

## Taipei man roams streets carrying 2 knives; police quickly arrest him and uncover drug case.

- Published: 2026-06-24T21:08:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606240336.aspx
- anchor: #n1231708
- Companies mentioned: 中央社

Facts:
- 1 man
- 4旬黃姓男子
- Call 110 to report a crime
- TAIPEI, 24

## CTBC and 政大 establish family office think tank to examine challenges in family governance.

- Published: 2026-06-24T21:07:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606240335.aspx
- anchor: #n1231706
- Companies mentioned: 中信銀行、政大、中信政大產學合作家族辦公室研究智庫

Facts:
- An average contraction of 60%.
- About 30 family clients have signed agreements.
- Their average assets far exceed NT$1 billion.

## Global supercomputer rankings include 11 Taiwanese systems, with combined computing power topping 213 PF.

- Published: 2026-06-24T20:43:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ait/202606240333.aspx
- anchor: #n1231705
- Companies mentioned: 華碩、台智雲、國家高速網路與計算中心、鴻海

Facts:
- Taiwan has 11 systems on the list.
- For the first time, the figure topped 213 PetaFLOPS.
- The systems have combined computing power of more than 165 PetaFLOPS.
- That accounts for about 78% of Taiwan’s TOP500-listed computing power.
- NANO4 has computing power of 81.6 PetaFLOPS.
- Taiwan still has 3 systems ranked among the world’s top 100.
- 6 systems are ranked among the world’s top 200.

## Truck crashes into home in Xizhou, Changhua; driver suspected of drug-impaired driving and prosecutors seek detention.

- Published: 2026-06-24T20:31:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606240330.aspx
- anchor: #n1231704
- Companies mentioned: 彰化地方檢察署、彰化縣警察局、台灣高等檢察署

Facts:
- Prosecutors have recently won approval for 36 preventive detention requests in drug-impaired driving cases.

## 米其林 chef team teaches classes as 綠星 Little Chef summer camp sells out.

- Published: 2026-06-24T20:24:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606240328.aspx
- anchor: #n1231703
- Companies mentioned: 米其林、綠星、灃食飲食文化教育基金會、陽明春天

Facts:
- Accepting students aged 8 to 15.
- It will run from July 6 to Aug. 19.
- It will be held in 4 sessions.
- Each session lasts 3 days and has 24 students.
- Each session lasts 3 days.

## Grammy-winning jazz diva 布里姬沃特 brings a music party to the Taichung National Theater.

- Published: 2026-06-24T20:24:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202606240327.aspx
- anchor: #n1231702
- Companies mentioned: 布里姬沃特、美國國家青年爵士樂團、牛耳藝術、卡內基音樂廳

Facts:
- She has won 3 Grammy Awards across 2 occasions.
- All members are aged 16 to 19.

## Ministry of Economic Affairs: 267 drone industry firms across Taiwan; seeking budget to support development.

- Published: 2026-06-24T20:20:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606240326.aspx
- anchor: #n1231701

Facts:
- There are currently 267 drone-related companies.
- Output grew more than 2.5 times between 2024 and 2025.
- Export value surged 21 times.

## Asian stocks mostly close higher after regional sell-off; Seoul rebounds.

- Published: 2026-06-24T20:03:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606240325.aspx
- anchor: #n1231698
- Companies mentioned: SK海力士、三星電子、加拿大皇家銀行藍灣資產管理公司

Facts:
- South Korea’s KOSPI plunged 10% in the previous trading session.
- Chip giant SK海力士 and market leader 三星電子 both plunged 12%.
- Japan’s benchmark Nikkei index closed down 0.9% today at 69174.97 points.
- Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index closed up 0.3% at 23412.18 points.
- The Shanghai Composite Index closed up 0.1% at 4110.81 points.

## Hongye Little League team heads to South Korea to compete for a spot in the US tournament; duty-free retailer gives team funds for extra food.

- Published: 2026-06-24T19:52:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606240322.aspx
- anchor: #n1231699
- Companies mentioned: 紅葉國小、昇恆昌公司、江許笋文教基金會、桃園國際機場公司、世界少棒聯盟、Little League Baseball、LLB

Facts:
- The 115-year Xie Guocheng Cup National Little League Baseball Championship.
- The Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, held in August.
- It has invested more than a thousand ten-thousand New Taiwan dollars since 2014.
- More than a thousand ten-thousand New Taiwan dollars.

## Chip stock sell-off and technical correction put Taiwan stocks to the test amid high leverage and short positions.

- Published: 2026-06-24T19:47:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606240321.aspx
- anchor: #n1231700
- Companies mentioned: 美光、台積電、聯發科

Facts:
- Plunged 1057.05 points.
- Closed at 46043.6 points.
- Taiwan stocks hit a record high of 48218 points.
- The share price plunged more than 13%.
- The deviation rate exceeded 19%.
- Continued to increase by 7103 contracts.
- 達到8萬3605萬口的歷史高點

## 中國海警船 disrupts waters off Taiwan’s east coast; AIT says it heightens tensions and undermines stability.

- Published: 2026-06-24T19:46:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606240320.aspx
- anchor: #n1231697
- Companies mentioned: 中國海警船、美國在台協會、日本、菲律賓、中國交通運輸部、福建海事局、廣東海事局、東海航海保障中心、東海救助局

Facts:
- Waters that Taiwan has peacefully managed for more than 70 years.

## Taiwanese mangoes target UK market; pre-orders open today, with delivery in early July.

- Published: 2026-06-24T19:43:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606240318.aspx
- anchor: #n1231696
- Companies mentioned: 愛文芒果、LingerMart、中央社

Facts:
- This box of 愛文芒果 samples contains 14 mangoes in total.
- This box of mangoes weighs about 5 kilograms in total.
- It took only about 48 hours.
- A journey of more than 9,000 kilometers.
- Air-freighted goods weighing 300 kilograms under refrigeration.
- The target is to secure pre-orders for at least 300 kilograms of mangoes.
- The 2 options are a 2.5-kilogram box (7 to 8 mangoes) and a 5-kilogram box (15 to 16 mangoes), priced at £117.99 per box.
- Golden Diamond pineapples are offered in 5-kilogram boxes (3 to 4 fruit), with a pre-order price of £148.99.

## New Taipei City promotes Hakka language outside Hakka communities, earns 2 honors in Hakka Affairs Council review.

- Published: 2026-06-24T19:43:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606240317.aspx
- anchor: #n1231693
- Companies mentioned: 新北市政府、客家委員會

Facts:
- New Taipei City has about 672,000 Hakka residents.
- They account for 16.8% of the city’s population.

## Foreign investors post record single-day net sales of NT$177.4 billion, trimming holdings in 0050 and TSMC.

- Published: 2026-06-24T19:39:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606240316.aspx
- anchor: #n1231694
- Companies mentioned: 元大台灣50、主動統一台股增長、華邦電、美光、力積電、華航、長榮航、台塑、台化、兆豐金、永豐金、華南金、玉山金、遠傳、南亞、第一金、南亞科、遠東新

Facts:
- Foreign and mainland Chinese investors recorded net sales of NT$177.418 billion today.
- Withdrawals totaled more than NT$216 billion over 2 days.
- The 3 major institutional investors recorded combined net sales of NT$210.238 billion in Taiwan stocks today.
- Proprietary traders recorded net sales of NT$36.486 billion.
- Investment trusts recorded net purchases of NT$3.666 billion.
- 主動統一台股增長 (00981A), 61,300 lots.
- Foreign investors heavily sold 華邦電, offloading 51,700 lots.
- 力積電, 83,200 lots.
- 華航, 61,300 lots.
- 長榮航, 25,400 lots.

## 115-year energy-saving benchmark observation event: 中鋼 showcases energy-saving results from its AI smart manufacturing process.

- Published: 2026-06-24T19:36:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606240315.aspx
- anchor: #n1231695
- Companies mentioned: 中鋼公司、台化苯乙烯海豐廠、亞東石化

Facts:
- Cumulative electricity savings have reached 12.75 billion kWh.
- The achievement rate is 109.6%.
- Equivalent to saving the annual electricity consumption of 3.07 million households.
- National electricity savings have reached about 2 billion kWh.
- Up 6% from the same period last year.

## 教師工會 calls for measures to compensate victims of wrongful convictions; Education Ministry says year-end bonuses will be included in back pay.

- Published: 2026-06-24T19:32:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606240313.aspx
- anchor: #n1231692
- Companies mentioned: 教師工會、教育部、新竹市教師職業工會、立法院

Facts:
- Only about half of the salary received by teachers.
- 上述條款於今年5月施行後
- It will be included when the supplementary rules for issuing teachers’ 115-year year-end work bonuses are formulated.

## Submissions open July 20 for the 2027 Tainan New Art Award, showcasing the city’s forward-looking cultural vision.

- Published: 2026-06-24T19:32:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606240314.aspx
- anchor: #n1231691
- Companies mentioned: 台南市政府文化局、中央社、威尼斯雙年展、台新藝術獎、Arte Laguna Prize

Facts:
- 2027 Tainan New Art Award.
- Submissions accepted from July 20 to Sept. 4.
- Born on or after Jan. 1, 1986 (inclusive)
- Continuing to build a strong presence for 15 years
- The 61st 威尼斯雙年展

## 5月零售餐飲創同期新高 經部：汽機車零售拚6月轉正

- Published: 2026-06-24T19:31:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606240311.aspx
- anchor: #n1231687

Facts:
- 5月零售業營業額4153億元
- 累計今年前5月零售業營業額達2兆400億元
- Food service sales totaled NT$464.2 billion in the first 5 months
- 6月批發業營業額將介於1兆5991億至1兆6318億元
- Retail sales are expected to range from NT$405.5 billion to NT$417.2 billion
- Food service sales are expected to range from NT$88.9 billion to NT$91.4 billion

## Janet hosts and also serves as field producer; new show documents real lives

- Published: 2026-06-24T19:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202606240309.aspx
- anchor: #n1231689
- Companies mentioned: Janet、謝怡芬、Get Away with Janet Hsieh、YouTube

Facts:
- Life after 40 as a mother, creator and producer

## Seoul Book Fair opens; Taiwan Pavilion draws Korean readers with character IP

- Published: 2026-06-24T19:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202606240310.aspx
- anchor: #n1231688
- Companies mentioned: 文策院、Carol Meat卡肉、春山出版、楊双子、旅夢

Facts:
- More than 55 publishers
- 160 high-quality works on display

## Escape room case: Taipei City says 文化部 will discuss nationwide uniform rules

- Published: 2026-06-24T19:23:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606240308.aspx
- anchor: #n1231690
- Companies mentioned: 邏思起子、文化部、台北市政府、台北市長蔣萬安、台北市勞動檢查處、台北市文化局

Facts:
- A female employee of 「邏思起子」
- Died on May 15
- Sent a letter to 文化部 on May 29

## Storage at Hualien's Wanli Creek landslide lake reaches 840,000 tons; 208 people in 2 townships may need to be evacuated

- Published: 2026-06-24T19:22:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606240307.aspx
- anchor: #n1231684
- Companies mentioned: 陽明交大、林業及自然保育署、陽明交通大學、林保署、花蓮縣府、萬榮鄉公所、鳳林鎮公所、台鐵、台9線

Facts:
- Currently holds 840,000 tons
- Maximum storage capacity is about 4.2 million tons
- Maximum storage capacity could reach 6 million tons
- Increasing by about 200,000 tons a day
- 71 households, or 208 people, need to be evacuated
- 23 households are expected to be evacuated
- 23 households, or 92 people, are expected to be evacuated
- 48 households
- 48 households, or 116 people
- An elevation of 1,080 meters at the dam crest is the threshold for issuing yellow and red alerts

## THE World University Impact Rankings: Chung Shan Medical University rises to 23rd globally in SDG3

- Published: 2026-06-24T19:21:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606240306.aspx
- anchor: #n1231685
- Companies mentioned: THE、中山醫學大學、台灣大學、台北醫學大學、陽明交通大學、高雄醫學大學

Facts:
- 23rd globally
- 5th in Taiwan
- 116 countries and regions
- More than 1,600 universities
- 17 Sustainable Development Goals

## Cabinet plans legal amendments: Possession of e-cigarettes punishable by a 100,000 fine; repeat drugged-driving offenders ineligible for parole

- Published: 2026-06-24T19:18:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606240305.aspx
- anchor: #n1231686
- Companies mentioned: 行政院、法務部、衛生福利部

Facts:
- May also be fined 30,000 to 100,000 New Taiwan dollars

## Macaque Panchi-kun at Monkey Mountain targeted with a laser pointer; zoo condemns act, warns of stress to troop and possible blindness

- Published: 2026-06-24T19:18:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606240304.aspx
- anchor: #n1231680
- Companies mentioned: 千葉日報、YouTube

Facts:
- It happened about a week ago

## In an interview with French media about pressure from China, Tsai Ing-wen says democracy must never be taken for granted

- Published: 2026-06-24T19:17:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606240303.aspx
- anchor: #n1231681
- Companies mentioned: 法國快訊週刊、L’Express、中華人民共和國、俄羅斯、烏克蘭、歐洲、日本、美國

Facts:
- Taiwan's preparations and resilience rest on 3 pillars

## Foreign investors dump a record NT$177.4 billion in Taiwan stocks; New Taiwan dollar plunges 1.26 jiao, its 7th-largest drop ever

- Published: 2026-06-24T19:16:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606240302.aspx
- anchor: #n1231682
- Companies mentioned: 美國聯準會（Fed）

Facts:
- Foreign investors sold NT$177.418 billion
- Trading totaled US$4.1635 billion in the Taipei and offshore foreign exchange markets
- Daily decline of 0.4%

## IAEA says it will send inspectors to 伊朗 nuclear facilities under US-Iran agreement

- Published: 2026-06-24T19:14:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606240301.aspx
- anchor: #n1231683
- Companies mentioned: 国際原子能総署（IAEA）、美聯社、以色列、伊朗

Facts:
- 以色列 launched a 12-day war against 伊朗 in 2025
- Highly enriched uranium sufficient to make as many as 10 nuclear weapons
- Uranium enriched to 60% purity

## New Taipei bus driver transferred after woman fatally struck; bus operator admits fault and agrees to compensation

- Published: 2026-06-24T19:11:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606240300.aspx
- anchor: #n1231676
- Companies mentioned: 台北客運、中國國民黨、中央社

Facts:
- As the bus traveled along Ximen Street in Banqiao District, New Taipei City, and turned right onto Beimen Street, it stopped before the crosswalk and then set off after carrying out a 「指差確認」 check
- The Banqiao Precinct said that after prosecutors and police conducted an examination at 4 p.m., they reviewed intersection surveillance footage and the bus's dashcam video, among other evidence, and referred the driver surnamed Hsieh to prosecutors on suspicion of negligent homicide.

## Experts call for 5.5% growth in the NHI global budget to end financial hardship caused by illness and out-of-pocket costs

- Published: 2026-06-24T19:07:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606240299.aspx
- anchor: #n1231677
- Companies mentioned: 台灣醫務管理學會

Facts:
- The NHI global budget increased by only about 2.6%
- The estimated lower-end growth rate is 2.619%

## Rubio visits Persian Gulf countries; will discuss US-Iran memorandum with allies

- Published: 2026-06-24T19:06:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606240298.aspx
- anchor: #n1231678
- Companies mentioned: 美國、伊朗、阿拉伯聯合大公國、科威特、巴林、波斯灣合作理事會、阿曼、以色列、川普

Facts:
- The UAE was attacked by more than 2,800 missiles and drones

## 5月製造業生產增幅優於預期 經部：晶圓代工帶動

- Published: 2026-06-24T19:05:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606240297.aspx
- anchor: #n1231679

Facts:
- Manufacturing output rose 12.68% year over year
- 5月工業生產指數為136.65
- The manufacturing production index stood at 139.12
- Machinery and equipment output rose 10.68% year over year
- Basic metal output rose 8.19% year over year
- Manufacturing in June

## Tseng Jing-hua beats Hyun Bin to win OTT acting award; approaches new work with a level head

- Published: 2026-06-24T19:02:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202606240296.aspx
- anchor: #n1231675
- Companies mentioned: 國家電影及視聽文化中心、全球OTT大獎

Facts:
- The story is set on Ximending's cinema street 30 years ago

## At first grassroots 「無限談」 event, Shen Po-yang says he will listen, deliver and bring a vision

- Published: 2026-06-24T19:01:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606240292.aspx
- anchor: #n1231672
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨

## Heat dome puts several European countries on red alert; experts warn high humidity makes heat waves more dangerous

- Published: 2026-06-24T19:01:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606240293.aspx
- anchor: #n1231671
- Companies mentioned: 美國有線電視新聞網（CNN）、倫敦大學學院（University College London）、法新社、英國氣象局、法國氣象局（Meteo-France）、吉普（Jeep）、斯特蘭蒂斯集團（Stellantis）、法國政府、西班牙國家氣象局（AEMET）、義大利衛生部、紅十字會與紅新月會國際聯合會（International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, IFRC）

Facts:
- Temperatures in the UK are expected to soar to at least 39 degrees Celsius
- That would break the UK's June high-temperature record of 36.5 degrees Celsius
- About 68,000 households in the northwest lost power
- Temperature of 36 degrees Celsius and humidity of 65%
- If temperatures rise to 42 degrees Celsius
- Even with humidity at just 35%
- The previous record was 29.4 degrees Celsius
- About 8,000 schools nationwide were affected
- 1,800 schools suspended classes due to the heat
- At least 40 people have drowned

## Japanese convenience stores install wolf-like robots to scare off bears with loud noises and bright lights

- Published: 2026-06-24T18:56:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606240291.aspx
- anchor: #n1231673
- Companies mentioned: 全家、FamilyMart、讀賣新聞

Facts:
- More than 50 types of loud sounds
- Loud sounds reaching 90 decibels
- Volume set at about 45 decibels
- Last year, 12 people were injured in bear attacks in Gunma Prefecture
- 今年1月至5月，群馬縣共通報162起熊隻目擊事件

## 合聖科技 to list on the emerging stock market on 6/26; FAU production line to undergo validation and begin mass production next year

- Published: 2026-06-24T18:55:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606240290.aspx
- anchor: #n1231674
- Companies mentioned: 合聖科技

Facts:
- NT$120 per share
- Designed annual capacity of 200,000 sets

## China detains 2 Japanese nationals; Japanese media says case involves taking rare-earth-related items out of the country

- Published: 2026-06-24T18:53:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202606240288.aspx
- anchor: #n1231670
- Companies mentioned: 日本大型电机企业、日本电机巨头

Facts:
- 2 Japanese nationals
- 5月
- May 18

## SBL spot-fixing case goes to second trial; Ko Min-hao and Bamba ask to have exit restrictions lifted

- Published: 2026-06-24T18:53:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606240289.aspx
- anchor: #n1231669
- Companies mentioned: SBL、裕隆隊

Facts:
- Ko Min-hao admitted to gambling but denied aggravated fraud; Bamba denied wrongdoing and said he did not understand illegal betting. Both asked to have their exit restrictions lifted. The Taiwan High Court summoned Ko Min-hao, Bamba, Zhou Weichen, Chen Pinquan, Qiu Zhongbo and Zhang Xiaoti to appear today in the second trial. As the exit restrictions on Ko Min-hao and Bamba are due to expire in mid-July, the judge questioned them on whether the restrictions should be extended.
- In the first trial, key figure Ko Min-hao was sentenced to 7 years in prison and Bamba to 5 years and 2 months. Wu Jiying, who became a cooperating witness, was sentenced to 2 years, suspended for 5 years.
- The other players were sentenced to 4 years and 9 months for Zhou Weichen, 4 years and 4 months for Chen Pinquan, and 3 years and 4 months for Qiu Zhongbo; Zhang Xiaoti, who helped arrange illegal betting, received an 8-month prison sentence.
- As for the other players, Zhou Weichen was sentenced to 4 years and 9 months, Chen Pinquan to 4 years and 4 months, and Qiu Zhongbo to 3 years and 4 months; assisted in signing...

## 張心語's income plunges after being swept into a romance rumor with 胡瓜; new song embraces a “Buddhist-style life”

- Published: 2026-06-24T18:49:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202606240287.aspx
- anchor: #n1231665
- Companies mentioned: 張心語、胡瓜、小優、中央社

Facts:
- Estimated income loss of more than NT$1 million

## Japan protests after China installs a fixed drilling vessel in the East China Sea

- Published: 2026-06-24T18:48:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202606240286.aspx
- anchor: #n1231666
- Companies mentioned: 日本内阁、日本外务省、日本共同社、读卖新闻、中央社

## Applicants for Chinese and Western cuisine skills tests must complete food hygiene training or provide proof of credits starting in 116年7月

- Published: 2026-06-24T18:47:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606240285.aspx
- anchor: #n1231667
- Companies mentioned: 勞動部、勞動力發展署、衛生福利部、教育部

Facts:
- More than 20 organizations, including 衛生福利部, 教育部, local health authorities, food service industry associations, unions, societies and schools, have been invited to a meeting
- Applicants for the Chinese cuisine, Western cuisine and food preparation categories must be at least 15 years old or have graduated from junior high school to take the Level C or single-level test
- And provide proof of 8 hours of food hygiene training
- Or provide proof of 2 credits in food hygiene or food service hygiene while enrolled as a high school student or above
- And provide proof of 16 hours of food hygiene training
- Or complete 4 credits in food hygiene or food service hygiene while enrolled as a high school student or above
- About 24,000 people applied for the Chinese cuisine skills test over the past 3 years
- There were 2,800 applicants for Western cuisine
- There were 408 applicants for food preparation

## NHI budget growth could reach 5.5%; health reform group urges end to haggling over government subsidies

- Published: 2026-06-24T18:45:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606240284.aspx
- anchor: #n1231668
- Companies mentioned: 衛生福利部、全民健康保險會、台灣醫療改革基金會

Facts:
- NHI budget growth could reach 5.5% in 116年
- The low-end estimate for next year's growth rate is 2.619%
- The high-end estimate is 5.5%
- 明年健保總額預計落在1兆149.55億至1兆434.49億之間

## 「石羽記」開展 台灣當代藝術登西班牙世界遺產

- Published: 2026-06-24T18:42:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202606240283.aspx
- anchor: #n1231663
- Companies mentioned: 台灣、西班牙、聯合國教科文組織、馬德里皇家植物園、Real Jardín Botánico-CSIC、普拉多大道、麗池公園、西班牙國家研究委員會、CSIC、鄧卜君、劉文瑄、杜綺文、文化部、駐西班牙代表處文化組、張祐瑄、瑪麗亞帕斯、María-Paz Martín、鄧麗君

Facts:
- More than 50 works are on display
- The exhibition runs for 2 months
- More than 40,000 visits are expected

## Passenger on Kinmen mini-three-links route caught with hundreds of beetles concealed in luggage while attempting to leave; case referred for prosecution

- Published: 2026-06-24T18:40:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202606240282.aspx
- anchor: #n1231664
- Companies mentioned: 海洋委員會海巡署金馬澎分署、國立屏東科技大學野生動物保育服務中心

Facts:
- 248 live beetles

## Director-general of 史國王家警察總署 backs 台灣's participation in 國際刑警組織

- Published: 2026-06-24T18:38:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606240281.aspx
- anchor: #n1231661
- Companies mentioned: 國際刑警組織、史國王家警察總署、內政部、外交部、海洋委員會海巡署、金融監督管理委員會、警政署、史瓦帝尼王國王家警察總署

Facts:
- More than NT$300 million in stablecoins frozen

## Making use of the entire banana plant supports the circular economy; 農糧署 promotes diverse processing and innovative food products

- Published: 2026-06-24T18:35:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606240280.aspx
- anchor: #n1231662
- Companies mentioned: 農糧署、台灣香蕉產業策略聯盟、台灣香蕉研究所

Facts:
- Total production this year is forecast to reach 347,976 metric tons
- Exports reach 728 metric tons
- Up 70% from the same period last year

## Kansai's distribution of NT$5,000 sparks wave of household registrations; local representatives question impact on election fairness

- Published: 2026-06-24T18:33:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606240278.aspx
- anchor: #n1231660
- Companies mentioned: 關西鎮、新竹縣選委會、新竹地檢署、中央選舉委員會、國民黨、民進黨

Facts:
- Each person can receive NT$5,000
- A total of 1,333 people moved in
- A total of 23 people moved out
- 1 person withdrew their application to move in
- 關西鎮 is expected to retain its 2 council seats
- The Zhudong-Wufeng constituency could see its seats reduced from the current 6 to 5

## Finland's 12.7% unemployment rate hits highest level this century, remaining the EU's highest

- Published: 2026-06-24T18:33:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606240279.aspx
- anchor: #n1231659
- Companies mentioned: Eurostat、Yle、Statistics Finland、Keha Centre、Helsingin Sanomat、Finland Chamber of Commerce

Facts:
- Seasonally adjusted unemployment rate reaches 12.7%
- 芬蘭5月失業人數攀升至37萬6000人
- The figure was 308,000 in the same period last year
- The employment rate trend for people aged 20 to 64 fell to 75.2%
- The number of employed women fell by 26,000
- The number of employed men fell by 6,000
- There were only 33,900 new job openings
- Down sharply by 34% from the same period last year
- Unemployment among people aged 15 to 24 surged by about 44,000 from the same period last year
- The trend unemployment rate rose by 5 percentage points in 2 years

## Confined-space workplace accident in Hsinchu; 職安署 urges ventilation and testing before work begins

- Published: 2026-06-24T18:31:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606240276.aspx
- anchor: #n1231656
- Companies mentioned: 勞動部、職安署、勞動部職業安全衛生署、職安署北區職安中心

## Taiwanese mangoes win praise and repeat orders in France, set to enter the UK market as well

- Published: 2026-06-24T18:25:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606240275.aspx
- anchor: #n1231657
- Companies mentioned: 自然屋集團、台灣愛文芒果、法國餐飲集團

Facts:
- Promoted to premium outlets with a sweetness level of 19.3

## 温世政 seeks to upgrade healthcare in rural Nantou; 國民黨 builds capacity for election campaigns

- Published: 2026-06-24T18:22:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606240274.aspx
- anchor: #n1231658
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨、國民黨

Facts:
- 30 years in medicine
- An 8-kilometer health protection zone
- An 8-minute real-time medical response network
- Denture subsidies of up to NT$80,000
- Senior citizen card allowance raised to 1,800 points
- “Grand slam” across 13 townships and cities

## Gasoline prices fail to reflect falling crude oil prices; Trump to investigate major oil companies

- Published: 2026-06-24T18:10:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606240272.aspx
- anchor: #n1231655
- Companies mentioned: 大型石油公司、美國、以色列、伊朗、荷莫茲海峽、真實社群

Facts:
- (CNA, Washington, 24th, compiled from wire reports)
- 美國 and 以色列 jointly launched airstrikes on Tehran in late February
- As the 美國 midterm elections in November approach

## 能率集團 scores a win with robotics investment; Agility aims for U.S. stock market listing

- Published: 2026-06-24T18:08:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606240271.aspx
- anchor: #n1231654
- Companies mentioned: 能率集團、Agility Robotics、佳能、亞馬遜、輝達、軟銀、Sony、能率亞洲、能率創新、中國宇樹科技、GXO物流、Mantis Robotics、豐田汽車加拿大製造廠、TMMC

Facts:
- 能率亞洲 and 佳能 jointly invested US$10 million last year
- To support a future listing and capital increase, 能率集團 plans to invest about another US$10 million
- Bringing total investment to $20 million
- US$10 million, equivalent to about NT$320 million
- Total investment will reach US$20 million, equivalent to about NT$640 million
- More than 100,000 cargo boxes have been moved
- Expand deployment to 10 units

## 鄭麗文 chairs the central standing committee meeting in Taitung, says eating sugar apples can promote peace

- Published: 2026-06-24T18:06:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606240268.aspx
- anchor: #n1231652
- Companies mentioned: 國民黨、台東縣政府、台東縣農產公司

Facts:
- Taiwan's total mango production is about 92,000 metric tons
- Taitung's Xia Xue mangoes cover about 200 hectares
- They account for just 1.7%

## 蔡凡熙 and 詹子萱 play police officers in new series, sharing the screen with Singaporean film star 李國煌

- Published: 2026-06-24T18:03:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202606240257.aspx
- anchor: #n1231653
- Companies mentioned: 蔡凡熙、詹子萱、鄭志偉、陸小芬、李國煌、蕭力修

## Typhoon Mikula approaches Taiwan; flights to Japan face changes

- Published: 2026-06-24T18:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606240256.aspx
- anchor: #n1231651
- Companies mentioned: 中華航空、長榮航空、星宇航空、台灣虎航

Facts:
- 21.7 degrees north latitude
- 124.7 degrees east longitude
- Moving at 11 kilometers per hour

## Sweet potato alliance delivers strong results, with striking growth in purchase prices and export volumes

- Published: 2026-06-24T17:56:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606240253.aspx
- anchor: #n1231650
- Companies mentioned: 甘藷產業策略聯盟、農業部、農糧署、麥當勞

Facts:
- Contract farming area increased from 1,500 hectares to 3,200 hectares, while annual exports rose from 595 metric tons to 2,100 metric tons, marking striking growth.
- In recent years, exports of processed sweet potato products have totaled about 2,000 tons; fresh sweet potatoes have been exported to Hong Kong and Singapore, with combined shipments of about 400 tons

## Japan sharply raises residence and permanent residency application fees; changes could take effect as early as October

- Published: 2026-06-24T17:51:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606240251.aspx
- anchor: #n1231649
- Companies mentioned: 日本出入國在留管理廳、讀賣新聞

Facts:
- The current fee is a flat 6,000 yen
- Raised to 10,000 yen
- 75,000 yen
- The maximum is 100,000 yen
- The maximum is 300,000 yen

## World university sustainability impact rankings: NTU rises to 10th, its best result on record

- Published: 2026-06-24T17:39:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606240250.aspx
- anchor: #n1231645
- Companies mentioned: 泰晤士高等教育、台灣大學、遠見雜誌

Facts:
- 台灣大學 ranks 10th globally
- Up 4 places from last year (14th)
- Ranks 3rd globally in the “Zero Hunger” category
- Ranks 4th globally in the “Good Health and Well-Being” category
- Offers more than 4,000 sustainability-related courses each year
- Build a sustainability fund worth NT$100 billion

## Simulating enemy agents infiltrating a port, 269旅 conducts live exercises to protect key targets

- Published: 2026-06-24T17:38:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606240249.aspx
- anchor: #n1231646
- Companies mentioned: 269旅、联兵2营、第三作战区、CM33、CM34、港警中队、UAV组

Facts:
- The armed forces conduct a 5-day, 4-night immediate combat readiness drill from the 22nd to the 26th
- The drill entered its 3rd day today

## 林佳龍 visits Polish parliament, first Taiwanese foreign minister to do so in nearly 30 years

- Published: 2026-06-24T17:36:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606240248.aspx
- anchor: #n1231647
- Companies mentioned: 波兰国会、外交部、Taiwan Connects、歐盟委員會、巴黎文化奧運、YouTube、Facebook、Instagram、Threads、X

Facts:
- The first Taiwanese foreign minister to enter the Polish parliament in nearly 30 years
- All 3 videos in the series were produced in full Chinese and English versions (about 4 minutes each)
- They were also edited into 1-minute and 30-second highlight clips
- A 30-second version is also available in 4 languages, including French, German, Italian and Czech.

## Israeli and Lebanese officials meet in Washington to discuss Israeli troop withdrawal and pilot deployment arrangements

- Published: 2026-06-24T17:28:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606240247.aspx
- anchor: #n1231648
- Companies mentioned: 以色列、黎巴嫩、美國、真主黨、伊朗

Facts:
- Any concrete plans will not become clear until after the talks conclude on the 25th.

## Masayoshi Son dismisses rumors of an AI bubble; 軟銀集團 interested in investing in 東京電力

- Published: 2026-06-24T17:28:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606240246.aspx
- anchor: #n1231644
- Companies mentioned: 軟銀集團、OpenAI、東京電力、SB Energy、SoftBank Corp.

Facts:
- A single facility can provide as much electricity as 10 nuclear power plants.

## UBA's Sung Hsin-hao opens up about future plans, confirms he will go overseas to enter the CBA draft

- Published: 2026-06-24T17:26:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606240244.aspx
- anchor: #n1231642
- Companies mentioned: UBA、CBA、政治大學

Facts:
- Participating for the 1st time

## New Taipei City pushes feasibility study for the Lu She University Bridge to strengthen external road links to Shezidao

- Published: 2026-06-24T17:23:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606240242.aspx
- anchor: #n1231643
- Companies mentioned: 新北市政府、交通部公路局

Facts:
- Save about 14% of the time
- New Taipei City named an outstanding performer for 6 consecutive years in the 交通部公路局 bridge maintenance and management evaluation

## Soo Chiao-hui calls for early announcement of the Sanying Line operating permit and asks 交通部 to report back

- Published: 2026-06-24T17:22:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606240240.aspx
- anchor: #n1231641
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨、國民黨、交通部、新北市政府、中央社

Facts:
- Night-shift allowance raised from NT$120 to NT$200
- New breakfast allowance of NT$100

## Nantou County government holds health outreach event to help older adults learn about preventing sarcopenia

- Published: 2026-06-24T17:22:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606240241.aspx
- anchor: #n1231640
- Companies mentioned: 南投縣政府、南投縣衛生局、千禧之愛健康基金會

Facts:
- 13 older adults are over 90 years old.
- The oldest is 98.

## Lin Kuo-chang proposes flood control and economic plans for Suao; Wu Tsung-hsien pitches Yilan transportation blueprint

- Published: 2026-06-24T17:18:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606240239.aspx
- anchor: #n1231637
- Companies mentioned: 龍德造船

Facts:
- Typhoon Fenghuang brought torrential rain that severely hit Suao Township last November.
- Wu Tsung-hsien proposed 4 major transportation blueprints.
- On the 18th, the Ministry of Transportation sent its comments on the “National Freeway No. 5 Dongshan Interchange Addition Plan” to the county government for the 7th time.

## 綠：國台辦政治操作鳳梨釋迦議題 是司馬昭之心

- Published: 2026-06-24T17:17:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606240238.aspx
- anchor: #n1231638
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨、國台辦、農業部、高雄市長陳其邁、台南市長黃偉哲、前基隆市長林右昌

Facts:
- 農業部編列新台幣10億元預算協助

## Central bank says globalization is not dead but being reshaped, a year after Trump's reciprocal tariffs

- Published: 2026-06-24T17:16:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606240237.aspx
- anchor: #n1231639
- Companies mentioned: 美國、中國大陸、台灣、東協、歐盟

Facts:
- Global export growth rates for the first 2 months of this year and the full year of 2025 were 12.9%, respectively.
- Both were higher than the 1.6% recorded in 2024.
- The share of exports going to the United States fell to 10.3%.

## HER VOICE to perform at Kaohsiung Arena on 9/5; Yuqi and Jung Eun-ji to visit Taiwan

- Published: 2026-06-24T17:15:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202606240235.aspx
- anchor: #n1231634
- Companies mentioned: 遠傳電信、遠樂文創、Spotify、i-dle、Karencici

Facts:
- The HER VOICE concert will be held at Kaohsiung Arena on September 5.