# AI News 180m Report｜2026-06-29 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 6 of 6

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 517 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 79 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## スクウェア・エニックス and ENECHANGE launch joint development of a new service to support decarbonization initiatives

- Published: 2026-06-29T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000382.000128734.html
- anchor: #n1253117
- Companies mentioned: スクウェア・エニックス、ENECHANGE

Facts:
- The service is scheduled to launch sometime in 2026
- Cut greenhouse gas emissions by 46% compared with fiscal 2013
- 66% reduction in the household sector
- “DRAGON QUEST” series (more than 97 million units shipped and downloaded cumulatively)
- The 「Final Fantasy」 series (more than 209 million copies sold)

## 【Event report】Every participating entrepreneur received mentoring from 10 or more investors | 「StartupList Pitch 121」, a pitch event for seed and early-stage companies, held

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:59:49+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000186.000023145.html
- anchor: #n1253118
- Companies mentioned: プロトスター株式会社、StartupList、JP STARTUPS、起業LOG、経済産業省、東京都、独立行政法人中小企業基盤整備機構、つくばスタートアップ・エコシステム・コンソーシアム、Diagonal Run Tokyo、一般社団法人日本ベンチャーキャピタル協会、株式会社ATカンパニー、SUGOY株式会社、株式会社S&Kバイオファーマ、Rond tech、株式会社intu

Facts:
- Startups taking the stage: 5 companies
- Participating investors: 10 (venture capital firms and operating companies)
- 94% of participating investors said after the event that there was a startup they wanted to stay in touch with
- 1回の開催あたり、平均およそ16件の「継続して連絡を取りたい」という投資家からの意向が発生
- Approximately 86% of them agreed to share their company names, names, and contact information with the entrepreneurs, leading to individual meetings after the event
- The average mentoring satisfaction rating among participating entrepreneurs was 4.4/5.0
- 85.9% were 「satisfied」 or 「somewhat satisfied」
- On an individual basis, 37 of 71 people attended 2 or more times, and 15 attended 5 or more times
- Number of valid responses

## Connecting local memories to the future at an elementary school before its demolition. | The final event for 「解築停留所 @高島平」, a project that operates artist residencies and an upcycling hub, has been announced.

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:55:09+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000142799.html
- anchor: #n1253119
- Companies mentioned: ASIBA、ReLink、アーバンデザインセンター高島平、板橋区、RINNE、都市テクノ

Facts:
- 10 groups of young artists and creators who completed residencies
- Admission: 1500 yen

## Diet, exercise, and lifestyle habits to stop aging and rejuvenate your body: 「Those Who Age, Those Who Don’t: Advice from Renowned Doctors and Professors」 (on sale June 24)

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:54:20+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000335.000118288.html
- anchor: #n1253120
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社大洋図書、ハーバード大学

Facts:
- An affordable price of 690 yen (627 yen before tax + tax)
- 80 pages in total / full color
- The habits recommended by 11 renowned doctors and professors are

## 「Launch a New Business with AI in 3 Months」: NITI Technology to exhibit at 「NEXT BUSINESS EXPO 2026」

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:53:53+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000151759.html
- anchor: #n1253121
- Companies mentioned: NITI Technology、NEXT BUSINESS EXPO実行委員会

Facts:
- 2 days
- 2026

## 【Matsuyama, Ehime】日本料理 すし丸, a long-established restaurant founded in Showa 28, launches branding for 「Matsuyama-zushi」, a traditional local dish from Matsuyama celebrated in Masaoka Shiki’s poetry

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:51:31+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000494.000004256.html
- anchor: #n1253122
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社すし丸、日本料理 すし丸

Facts:
- Founded: 1948 (Showa 23)

## Books titled 「I Was Just Looking at My Phone!」 donated to all elementary and junior high schools in Mizunami City, Gifu Prefecture; written by Yuuya Suzuki, who is from the area

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:51:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000132846.html
- anchor: #n1253123
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Shireru、KADOKAWA

Facts:
- List price: 1,760 yen (tax included)
- 224 pages

## 【New book】A beginner’s guide to pickleball, a sport attracting attention! A must-read 1 book for pickleball beginners, covering everything from basic rules and shot tips to practice methods that give you an edge!

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000028157.html
- anchor: #n1253129
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 虹有社、amazon、楽天ブックス

Facts:
- Page count: 152 pages
- Price: 1,800 yen before tax + tax

## A plush sofa seat relieves rear-end pain on the rebel250

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000045.000108902.html
- anchor: #n1253128
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社プロト、G-craft ASIA、ホンダ

Facts:
- Price (tax included): ¥35,200
- 3–4 cm thicker than the standard model
- Founded in April 1981
- February 24, 1984

## “If you don’t give up, there is always a way”—a student intern who collaborated with a Syrian singer will host an Instagram Live on June 29 (Monday), discussing the behind-the-scenes story of making the song and dreams of Syria that endure even amid conflict

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000096.000095779.html
- anchor: #n1253127
- Companies mentioned: Piece of Syria、Mirna Kassis、HARUTA、Music Awards Japan

Facts:
- Instagram Live will be held on June 29, 2026 (Monday), starting at 20:30
- Delivering education to more than 50,000 Syrian children

## 株式会社首里石鹸, which operates the Okinawa-born skincare brand “SuiSavon-首里石鹸-,” appoints a new vice president and director

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000108.000078381.html
- anchor: #n1253126
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社首里石鹸、SuiSavon-首里石鹸-、株式会社コーカス、Forbes JAPAN、ソーマプライア、公益財団法人 沖縄県交通遺児育成会、首里城復興支援プロジェクトー「首里-SYURI-」、一般財団法人沖縄美ら島財団、首里城基金、沖縄県、首里城未来基金

Facts:
- 株式会社首里石鹸 currently operates 35 stores in Japan and overseas under its Okinawa-born skincare brand “SuiSavon-首里石鹸-.”
- The brand was founded in October 2016. This year marks its 10th anniversary.
- 特にコロナ禍以降は、150名を超える運営部門を担当する役員として、現場力と組織力を高め、当社の増収・増益を力強く牽引してくれました。
- 2020年10月～2026年2月までで、一般財団法人沖縄美ら島財団の運営する「首里城基金」、沖縄県の運営する「首里城未来基金」へ累計10,906,032円の寄付を行いました。

## The 2nd “Happiness: ‘Sukesan Spread’” campaign is here! Post a photo on X featuring a “Sukesan logo sticker” or a “50th-anniversary limited-edition Kira-shi sticker” for a chance to win a “50th-anniversary commemorative Sukesan T-shirt” in a prize drawing. Through 7/12.

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000363.000037031.html
- anchor: #n1253125
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社資さん、資さんうどん

Facts:
- 50th anniversary
- More than 100 locations
- 1 metropolis, 2 prefectures and 16 prefectures

## [Event report] Toshihito Matsumoto of 株式会社アズ企画設計 takes the stage, sharing insights into the income-producing real estate business after nearly 30 years of management and taking the company public

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000493.000027235.html
- anchor: #n1253124
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社DYM、株式会社アズ企画設計

Facts:
- Limited to around 20 companies per session

## 株式会社ファーストイノベーション sponsors the “First National High School Ink Painting Competition 2026,” supporting the development of future high school artists

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:48:31+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000490.000098210.html
- anchor: #n1253130
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ファーストイノベーション、一般社団法人 日本水墨画美術協会、湯田温泉旅館協同組合、Iwatani Logistics、皇漢堂製薬、光東株式会社、中国電力、株式会社水巧技術コンサルタント、株式会社大正タイヤ、株式会社村田電気、株式会社山口ガス機器、山口県清掃事業連合会

Facts:
- The event will be held on July 26, 2026 (Sunday), at Yuda Onsen Konkon Park in Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture
- 2026年7月26日（日）14:00開始

## ◢◤書籍特別割引+コーチングの神様：マーシャル・ゴールドスミス博士推薦の質問の書籍プレゼント！◆新型【コーチング心理学基礎講座】◆図解・イラスト化で，わかりやすく実用的に！ 10月10-11日開催！

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:47:43+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000065.000116406.html
- anchor: #n1253131
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人コーチング心理学協会、マーシャル・ゴールドスミス

Facts:
- October 10-11, 2026 (Saturday and Sunday), both days from 9:00 to 17:30
- June 20 (Saturday) and 21 (Sunday), 2026, both days from 9:00 to 17:30

## CAMPFIRE launches its first new graduate recruitment drive; internship including fieldwork in Noto to be held in August

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:46:46+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000588.000019299.html
- anchor: #n1253132
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社CAMPFIRE

Facts:
- Capital: 7,349,350,000 yen (including capital surplus) as of the end of January 2026
- Implementation period: August 25 (Tuesday)–28 (Friday), 2026

## From farm to consumer: Global demand for California prunes

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000040.000122295.html
- anchor: #n1253321
- Companies mentioned: カリフォルニアプルーン協会、日本政策金融公庫、FoodPolicy、カリフォルニアプルーン協会ジャパン

Facts:
- “Information about the production region” ranked 4th, at 70.5%
- “The origin and production location of ingredients” ranked highest, at over 60%
- About 40% of the world’s prune supply is produced here
- Shipped to nearly 80 countries around the world

## Taiwan stocks rise 428.14 points

- Published: 2026-06-29T14:50:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606290145.aspx
- anchor: #n1253866
- Companies mentioned: 友達、群創、元大台灣50正2、聯電、力積電、材料*-KY、崇越、力麗、國碩、艾美特-KY、天二科技、希華、虹光、來億-KY、宇隆

Facts:
- The index closed up 428.14 points at 44999.9 points
- Up 0.96%
- 成交金額新台幣9975.14億元
- The weighted index opened at 44594.81 points
- Intraday high: 45521.63 points
- The index excluding financial stocks stood at 40413.01 points
- Up 449.31 points
- Cement and kiln stocks rose 1.01%，while food stocks rose 1.01%
- Plastics and chemicals stocks rose 3.18%
- Textile stocks rose 1.86%
- Electrical and machinery stocks rose 1.07%

## Elementary school summer art materials use simplified Chinese characters; Taichung City Government says they have been recalled and replaced

- Published: 2026-06-29T14:47:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606290144.aspx
- anchor: #n1253857
- Companies mentioned: 台中市教育局、民進黨、中國海峽論壇

Facts:
- 台中市教育局去年11月才正式發函

## Flooding dispute in Taipei's Neihu District: councilors criticize Chiang's city government for using above-threshold rainfall as an excuse

- Published: 2026-06-29T14:45:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606290143.aspx
- anchor: #n1253858
- Companies mentioned: 台北市政府、台北市研考會、台北市水利處、台北捷運

Facts:
- Taipei's hourly rainfall tolerance is 78.8 millimeters
- The “Disaster Response Cloud Collaboration Platform,” built by Chiang's city government at a cost of nearly NT$40 million
- The annual average amount of river debris cleared under Chiang Wan-an was even 226 tons less than under his predecessor, Ko Wen-je

## Professionals head south, seniors head north: population shifts affecting 7% of Hong Kong have far-reaching effects

- Published: 2026-06-29T14:42:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202606290142.aspx
- anchor: #n1253859
- Companies mentioned: 香港01

Facts:
- Hong Kong's total population has remained at around 7.5 million
- “Two-way population flows” account for 7% of Hong Kong
- Over 12 years, a cumulative 41,802 applications were received
- A total of 31,698 people were approved
- An annual average of just over 2,600 people
- A cumulative 409,000 applications were approved under various talent schemes
- 270,000 professionals and 240,000 dependents have arrived in Hong Kong to settle
- The combined 510,000 new arrivals are 16 times the scale of the former investment immigration program
- Nearly 100,000 Hong Kong residents aged 65 or older lived in Guangdong in 2025
- The overall number of Hong Kong residents living in Guangdong year-round is around 600,000
- The 510,000 new immigrants account for less than 7% of the total population of 7.51 million

## First contract signed under Taipei's 575 project: leaving a sea-sand house for a comfortable, safe home

- Published: 2026-06-29T14:41:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606290141.aspx
- anchor: #n1253860
- Companies mentioned: 暐傑建設股份有限公司

Facts:
- The project is expected to involve an investment of around NT$2.2 billion
- Completion is expected in year 122

## Rainfall in Zhubei causes flood damage to vehicles; local representatives urge the county government to consider a relief program

- Published: 2026-06-29T14:35:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606290140.aspx
- anchor: #n1253834
- Companies mentioned: 國民黨、中央社、新竹縣政府

Facts:
- Several areas in Zhubei were inundated

## Savvy shoppers rely on tax refunds and discounts; 亞馬遜 Prime Day reveals weakening U.S. consumer spending power

- Published: 2026-06-29T14:35:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606290139.aspx
- anchor: #n1253835
- Companies mentioned: 亞馬遜、Amazon、奧多比分析公司、Adobe Analytics、CFRA Research、IRS、美國國稅局、全球顧問公司艾睿鉑、AlixPartners、Numerator

Facts:
- Cumulative spending exceeded US$26.4 billion
- Although this year's spending grew 9.3% from the same period last year
- The average tax refund amount rose 11.1% this year
- Around US$3,462
- The average order value was US$47.66
- Compared with US$53.34 last year

## Honoring fallen heroes and carrying on their spirit: Hai Long Martyrs' Memorial Hall begins construction in Kinmen

- Published: 2026-06-29T14:33:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606290138.aspx
- anchor: #n1253836
- Companies mentioned: 陸軍航空特戰指揮部、立法院、國防部、台灣靈巖山寺、如是住弘法協會、航特部

Facts:
- Year 62 of the Republic of China
- Over a 76-year period

## Maduro cites Bible verses in prison and prays for victims of the twin earthquakes in Venezuela

- Published: 2026-06-29T14:24:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606290137.aspx
- anchor: #n1253800
- Companies mentioned: CNN

Facts:
- The death toll has risen to nearly 1,500
- Another 3,150 people were injured
- 12,721 people were displaced
- 774 buildings collapsed

## Germany advances to the round of 32; coach says only a championship can win over fans

- Published: 2026-06-29T14:19:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606290136.aspx
- anchor: #n1253784
- Companies mentioned: ドイツ代表チーム、ワールドカップ、法新社、古拉ソ、象牙海岸、厄瓜多、フランス代表チーム、ジュリアン・ナゲルスマン、バイエルン・ミュンヘン

Facts:
- A 7-1 victory over Curaçao
- Defeated 象牙海岸 2-1

## Tibetan and Uyghur representatives urge pressure on Beijing to repeal new law, criticizing it for erasing minority cultures and identities

- Published: 2026-06-29T14:11:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606290135.aspx
- anchor: #n1253672
- Companies mentioned: 聯合國、法新社、國際聲援西藏運動

Facts:
- The law stipulates that those who organize, plan or carry out violent terrorist activities, ethnic separatist activities or religious extremist activities and thereby commit a crime will be held legally responsible in accordance with the law.

## Economy Ministry's second round of startup acceleration venture capital plan includes VCs; expected to spur NT$10 billion in investment over 4 years

- Published: 2026-06-29T14:10:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606290134.aspx
- anchor: #n1253673
- Companies mentioned: 經濟部產業發展署、李長榮化工、長興材料、昂鋐科創、台灣創投公會

Facts:
- The plan will drive NT$1.25 billion in corporate venture capital (CVC) investment
- It is expected to generate more than NT$10 billion in investment over the next 4 years
- If there is 1 private-sector lead investor, the investment must reach NT$30 million
- The government subsidy is capped at NT$20 million
- Each investment must be at least NT$20 million
- The subsidy cap will be raised to NT$30 million
- The plan is expected to attract more than NT$1.2 billion in private funding and generate around NT$2.5 billion in investment this year
- The plan is expected to drive more than NT$10 billion in cumulative investment

## 游盈隆：盼中選會人事案全過 法務部政次兼任有前例

- Published: 2026-06-29T14:07:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606290133.aspx
- anchor: #n1253665
- Companies mentioned: 中選會、法務部

Facts:
- 中選會本來應有9名至11名委員
- It now has only 8 members
- Just over 5 months remain until the year-end election

## U.S. and Iran agree to a ceasefire and resume talks, seeking to ensure free passage for international commercial vessels

- Published: 2026-06-29T14:04:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606290132.aspx
- anchor: #n1253666
- Companies mentioned: 美國、伊朗、巴基斯坦、法新社、美軍中央司令部、科威特、巴林、阿曼

Facts:
- About 1/5 of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas is transported through the strait
- 美軍已對10個伊朗軍事目標發動攻擊

## 民團盼速過總預算案 支持勞動部推職場霸凌防治專章

- Published: 2026-06-29T13:57:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606290131.aspx
- anchor: #n1253659
- Companies mentioned: 台灣永社、台灣人權促進會、台灣跨國企業監察（TTNC Watch）、公民監督國會聯盟、勞動部

Facts:
- It will take effect in July
- 115年度 central government general budget proposal

## Tochigi's parrot predicts World Cup matches: Japan could beat Brazil

- Published: 2026-06-29T13:56:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606290130.aspx
- anchor: #n1253635
- Companies mentioned: 朝日新聞、那須動物王國

Facts:
- It picked 60 matches correctly
- Its accuracy rate was around 53%
- It got only 2 of the 14 predicted matches right
- Its accuracy rate was only 14%

## Insufficient white dolphin surveys stall environmental review of 中油's Tongxiao-Datan gas pipeline

- Published: 2026-06-29T13:55:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606290129.aspx
- anchor: #n1253636
- Companies mentioned: 中油、中油公司

Facts:
- The pipeline is about 85.8 kilometers long
- The project is expected to take about 5 years
- The target year for operations is year 121
- Summer and autumn are only 24 days apart

## New value for straw: Agricultural Research Institute develops food-grade packaging and planters

- Published: 2026-06-29T13:54:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606290128.aspx
- anchor: #n1253637
- Companies mentioned: 農業試驗所、農業部

Facts:
- Taiwan has an extensive rice cultivation area, producing around 1.5 million metric tons of straw each year
- The current pulp yield from straw can reach around 60% to 70%

## You Ying-lung: Referendum planning must consider election capacity—1 is just right, 3 are too much

- Published: 2026-06-29T13:43:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606290127.aspx
- anchor: #n1253624
- Companies mentioned: 中選會、國民黨、民眾黨、民進黨、中央社

Facts:
- 1 is just right
- 2 is a bit much
- 3 are too much

## June CCI rebounds to a 4-month high; scholar says confidence is fragile amid Taiwan stocks' high-level volatility

- Published: 2026-06-29T13:35:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606290126.aspx
- anchor: #n1253587
- Companies mentioned: 中央大學台灣經濟發展研究中心、輔仁大學AI人工智慧發展中心、健康力股份有限公司、台灣房屋集團

Facts:
- The June Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) stood at 65.05 points
- Up 2.97 points from the previous month
- International oil prices fell sharply to just over US$70 a barrel
- “Stock investment prospects over the next six months” stood at 29.9 points in June
- A sharp rebound of 7.84 points
- “Price levels over the next six months” stood at 35.83 points in June
- Up 3.06 points from the previous month
- Taiwan's energy security indicator stood at 69.1 points in the first quarter of this year
- Down 1.3 points from the fourth quarter of last year
- Up 8.3 points from the same period last year
- A total of 3341 people aged 20 and over in Taiwan were interviewed
- The margin of sampling error is plus or minus 2.0 percentage points

## Experts urge action on long-standing issues to address China's sluggish consumption

- Published: 2026-06-29T13:33:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202606290125.aspx
- anchor: #n1253588
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、財經、中國宏觀經濟論壇、A股、北京商報、北京大學國家發展研究院、夏季達沃斯論壇

Facts:
- Raise the average monthly pension income under the basic pension insurance for urban and rural residents—which covers the largest number of low- and middle-income people—to 1,000 yuan
- 1,000 yuan per month (about NT$4,600)
- China's urban and rural residents received an average monthly pension of 287 yuan last year
- Based on the basic pension of 143 yuan provided by the central government
- The measure will generate 8.3 trillion yuan in additional demand once implemented
- It could boost annual GDP growth by roughly 0.3 to 0.5 percentage points
- The A股 market capitalization is currently about 120 trillion yuan
- A preliminary estimate puts the market capitalization of state-owned capital at around 40%
- 20 trillion yuan could be allocated from it to the social security fund
- China's total retail sales of consumer goods fell 0.6% year on year

## Macaques repeatedly attack residents in Guishan, Taoyuan; Agriculture Bureau sends staff to inspect and assess trapping

- Published: 2026-06-29T13:31:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606290124.aspx
- anchor: #n1253580
- Companies mentioned: 桃園市政府農業局

Facts:
- The wound was about 4 to 5 centimeters long

## WTT U.S. Smash: Lin Yun-ju falls to Kuo Kuan-hung, missing out on a place in the next round

- Published: 2026-06-29T13:31:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606290123.aspx
- anchor: #n1253581
- Companies mentioned: 世界桌球職業大聯盟（WTT）

Facts:
- Age 24
- World No. 7 Lin Yun-ju, the “Silent Assassin”
- Just 17 years old
- He ultimately lost 2-3
- Japan's Yuka Uda, ranked 29th in the world
- Lost 0-3

## Chang Jung-kung attends Sun Yat-sen Forum across the Strait; MAC says he echoes 中共 propaganda

- Published: 2026-06-29T13:26:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202606290122.aspx
- anchor: #n1253553
- Companies mentioned: 中国国民党、陆委会、中共

## Taipei continues to warn of possible heavy rain, urges caution in disaster-prone areas

- Published: 2026-06-29T13:25:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606290121.aspx
- anchor: #n1253554
- Companies mentioned: 中央氣象署、台北市災害防救辦公室、圓山保齡球館

Facts:
- There is a chance of localized heavy rain or intense, short-duration downpours

## Wang Wan-yu urges New Taipei to fill police vacancies and prevent another officer's sudden-death tragedy

- Published: 2026-06-29T13:24:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606290120.aspx
- anchor: #n1253555
- Companies mentioned: 時代力量、台灣前進陣線、綠黨、小民參政歐巴桑聯盟、新北市警察局

Facts:
- Worked 17 consecutive hours on duty
- New Taipei City's police-to-public ratio in 2025 was 1:536
- The national average was 1:410
- The ratio in Xinzhuang was as high as 1:884
- Each officer handled an average of 15.3 criminal cases a year
- There are currently 8049 budgeted police positions
- Add 156 budgeted police positions

## 桃園市環保局 offers subsidies to businesses for commercial food-waste processors, up to NT$200,000

- Published: 2026-06-29T13:16:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606290119.aspx
- anchor: #n1253527
- Companies mentioned: 桃園市環保局

Facts:
- Designed to process at least 100 kilograms

## AI servers drive air cargo demand; EVA Air says charter flights and urgent orders are also picking up

- Published: 2026-06-29T13:16:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606290116.aspx
- anchor: #n1253521
- Companies mentioned: 長榮航空

Facts:
- 今年貨運AI占比已達4至5成
- The freighter fleet will expand by 3 aircraft to 12 in 2028
- Average freight rates on U.S. routes are currently above US$10 per kilogram

## KMT plans to propose a drone bill; DPP says it welcomes the move

- Published: 2026-06-29T13:14:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606290118.aspx
- anchor: #n1253519
- Companies mentioned: 國民黨、民進黨、民眾黨、行政院

Facts:
- A draft special defense bill worth NT$1.25 trillion over 8 years
- The Legislative Yuan passed a version worth NT$780 billion
- There is a strong likelihood the budget cap will be NT$240 billion
- A special budget will be drawn up, capped at NT$210 billion

## EVA Air aims to launch its Delhi route by year-end, sees Taiwan as an Asian transit hub

- Published: 2026-06-29T13:12:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606290117.aspx
- anchor: #n1253520
- Companies mentioned: 長榮航空、華航、星宇航空、達美航空、聯合航空、西南航空、捷藍航空、天合聯盟、新加坡航空、國泰航空、美籍航空

Facts:
- It currently has 10 nonstop destinations in North America
- It operates 98 flights per week
- 客運營收中，北美約占4成
- 貨運則有7成來自北美
- 整體旅客約有3成為轉機客
- 北美航線轉機客更高達5至6成
- Passengers can complete a transfer in an average of 2 to 3 hours
- Taiwan's market has a population of fewer than 23 million
- There were 5.32 million transit passengers in 2019
- That accounted for 10.7% of the year's total passengers
- The figure rose to 6.69 million in 2025
- There were 3.29 million transit passengers in the first 5 months of 2026
- Up 51% from the same period in 2019
- As a share of total passengers

## Philippines and U.S. conduct 2 joint South China Sea patrols in 8 days to improve real-time regional security response

- Published: 2026-06-29T13:07:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606290115.aspx
- anchor: #n1253412
- Companies mentioned: 菲律賓、美國、中國

Facts:
- The 5th MCA between the Philippines and the U.S. in 2026

## 雙震重創委內瑞拉機場與海港 美軍專人抵達助賑災

- Published: 2026-06-29T13:06:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606290114.aspx
- anchor: #n1253413
- Companies mentioned: 委內瑞拉、美國南方司令部、西蒙波利瓦國際機場、拉圭拉港、法新社、美國國務院、勞德代堡號

Facts:
- The death toll has reached 1450
- 美國國務院 has deployed a disaster response team of more than 250 people
- The U.S. announced last week that it would provide US$150 million in aid to 委內瑞拉

## The New Taiwan dollar weakened 6.5 cents at midday, temporarily closing at 31.925

- Published: 2026-06-29T13:05:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606290113.aspx
- anchor: #n1253399

Facts:
- Temporarily closed at 31.925
- Weakened 6.5 cents
- Trading volume totaled US$1.125 billion
- Opened at 31.88
- High: 31.876
- Low: 31.93

## 民眾黨 caucus: Society supports opposition to abolishing the death penalty; respects 國民黨 proposal to tie the issue to elections

- Published: 2026-06-29T13:05:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606290112.aspx
- anchor: #n1253400
- Companies mentioned: 民眾黨、國民黨、民進黨

Facts:
- 國民黨 also plans to introduce its party's nuclear power referendum and a legislator's caning referendum at the Legislative Yuan on July 3

## Huang Shih-chieh unveils campaign key visual, pledges reforms based on residents' needs

- Published: 2026-06-29T13:04:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606290111.aspx
- anchor: #n1253401
- Companies mentioned: 民进党、桃园队

Facts:
- 26 city councilors and candidates affiliated with the party
- Children aged 0 to 12
- Seniors aged 65 and over

## Motorcycle battery fee hikes spark controversy; Consumers' Foundation urges prompt adoption of standard contracts

- Published: 2026-06-29T13:02:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606290110.aspx
- anchor: #n1253402
- Companies mentioned: 光捷股份有限公司、Ionex車能網

Facts:
- The previous plans included options priced at 299 yuan and 499 yuan
- Battery-swapping service rates range from NT$1.7 to NT$2.3 per amp-hour
- The minimum monthly fee for models with 2 batteries has risen to 518 yuan
- 換電服務費率更改為「1度電100元」
- The previous rate of 1.7 yuan per amp-hour was about 34 yuan per kilowatt-hour
- The original contract rental period was 24 months

## Medical members of Chiayi County's search-and-rescue team train in rope techniques to strengthen rescue capabilities

- Published: 2026-06-29T13:02:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606290109.aspx
- anchor: #n1253403
- Companies mentioned: 嘉義縣消防局、嘉義大林慈濟醫院、嘉義基督教醫院、台中榮民總醫院嘉義分院、嘉義長庚紀念醫院、台南市安南醫院

Facts:
- 17 medical personnel took part in the search-and-rescue team training
- 7 doctors
- 10 nurses
- The death toll from the earthquake in 委內瑞拉 has exceeded a thousand
- Tens of thousands of people are still missing

## Japanese media: China Coast Guard routinely patrols waters east of Taiwan in open defiance of Japan and the Philippines

- Published: 2026-06-29T13:02:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202606290108.aspx
- anchor: #n1253409
- Companies mentioned: ingeniSPACE

Facts:
- On June 3, 2 China Coast Guard vessels entered these waters

## Woman in Toufen rides under the influence of drugs without signaling; police stop her and find etomidate

- Published: 2026-06-29T13:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606290106.aspx
- anchor: #n1253411
- Companies mentioned: 苗栗縣警察局頭份分局

Facts:
- 1 container of amphetamine (gross weight about 6.9 grams)
- 3 etomidate vape cartridges (about 4.93 grams, 5.28 grams and 5.63 grams)

## On the 16th anniversary of the signing of ECFA, industry figures say the deeper the ties with China, the heavier the cost

- Published: 2026-06-29T13:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606290107.aspx
- anchor: #n1253410
- Companies mentioned: 台灣、澳洲、南韓、義大利、三星、LG、韓國經濟人協會

Facts:
- China accounts for more than 30% of its export market
- The value of goods whose exports were affected by political retaliation reached 20 billion Australian dollars a year
- The annual trade deficit reached 18 billion U.S. dollars
- The trade deficit with China reached as much as 41 billion euros

## Tainan expands reciprocal benefits for attractions in Japanese sister cities to 12 cities from July

- Published: 2026-06-29T12:58:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606290105.aspx
- anchor: #n1253391
- Companies mentioned: 台南市、山口縣、水上町、日光市、山形市、別府市、宇佐市、宇土市、滋賀縣、秋田市、弘前市、本庄市、富士宮市

Facts:
- Partner cities will increase to 12 starting in July
- A total of 88 restaurants and shops near attractions are offering a variety of discounts
- 台南市 is also launching 7 well-known attractions

## Kaohsiung man repeatedly fined for suspected animal abuse; animal protection office to confiscate and rehome the animals

- Published: 2026-06-29T12:58:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606290104.aspx
- anchor: #n1253392
- Companies mentioned: 高雄市鼓山區、市府動保處

Facts:
- Fined NT$15,000

## 16 years after the ECFA was signed, 陸委會 says cross-strait trade has undergone structural change

- Published: 2026-06-29T12:57:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202606290103.aspx
- anchor: #n1253393
- Companies mentioned: 陸委會

Facts:
- In 2025, exports to China of goods covered by the ECFA early harvest program fell to US$13.1 billion
- Their share of Taiwan's total exports to China fell from 26.3% in 2016 to 13.1% in 2025
- Taiwan's exports to mainland China (including Hong Kong) have declined as a share of total exports year by year, from 43.9% in 2020 to 26.6% in 2025
- Taiwanese businesses' investment in China as a share of total overseas investment also declined year by year from a peak of 83.8% in 2010 to 3.8% in 2025
- Taiwanese businesses' investment in China as a share of total overseas investment also declined year by year from a peak of 83.8% in 2010 to 3.8% in 2025 and 0.9% in the first 5 months of 2026
- 20

## 124 schools take part in immersive local-language instruction, combining mining and broom-making crafts

- Published: 2026-06-29T12:56:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606290102.aspx
- anchor: #n1253373
- Companies mentioned: 教育部、國民及學前教育署、新北市瑞亭國小、台中市追分國小、彰化縣福興國中

Facts:
- 124 schools took part in the 114th school year
- Benefiting more than 23,000 students
- The program is entering its 10th year

## Payment platform and shell companies used in money laundering scheme; 5 people detained after prosecutors' request approved

- Published: 2026-06-29T12:55:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606290101.aspx
- anchor: #n1253374

Facts:
- Preliminary calculations put the group's money laundering at more than NT$447.61 million
- Kuo and 5 group executives
- Police have successively apprehended and summoned 15 people, including the group's cash couriers and providers of nominee bank accounts
- From February to June, the task force visited 34 locations in Kaohsiung City, Yunlin County, 台南市, Pingtung County and elsewhere
- 61 mobile phones seized

## Foreign investors sold NT$331.2 billion in Taiwan stocks last week; 群創 saw the biggest cut, at 300,000 lots

- Published: 2026-06-29T12:53:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606290100.aspx
- anchor: #n1253375
- Companies mentioned: 群創、華邦電、兆豐金、華航、京元電、台企銀

Facts:
- Foreign investors recorded net sales of NT$331.237 billion on the main board
- 群創: 309,080 lots
- 華邦電: 215,341 lots
- 兆豐金: 137,689 lots
- 華航: 146,593 lots
- 京元電: 65,810 lots
- 台企銀: 53,119 lots
- Foreign investors' cumulative net sales totaled NT$946.309 billion
- Foreign investors held shares worth a total of NT$70.5083 trillion
- That accounted for 48.47% of the market capitalization of all listed shares

## Fire breaks out at 慶豐牛排店 in Changhua; grease buildup in exhaust duct suspected

- Published: 2026-06-29T12:51:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606290099.aspx
- anchor: #n1253366
- Companies mentioned: 慶豐牛排店

Facts:
- The fire department dispatched 11 fire engines of various types after receiving the report
- 1 ambulance.
- 22 firefighters
- The fire was extinguished after about 30 minutes

## 澳洲 and 萬那杜 sign agreement banning foreign military bases

- Published: 2026-06-29T12:49:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606290098.aspx
- anchor: #n1253367
- Companies mentioned: 澳洲、萬那杜、中國、美國、盧干維爾

Facts:
- 萬那杜's largest external creditor is 中國

## Boulder crashes through roof of Yuanshan Bowling Alley; Chiang Wan-an says city will inspect site to ensure safety

- Published: 2026-06-29T12:47:35+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606290088.aspx
- anchor: #n1253355
- Companies mentioned: 台北市、中央社、民進黨、台灣民眾黨

Facts:
- Hourly rainfall totals exceeded the drainage system's design capacity, reaching as high as 100.5 millimeters
- 23.5 millimeters in 10 minutes

## Luxury business-class certification delayed; passengers can't use seats on new aircraft

- Published: 2026-06-29T12:47:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606290087.aspx
- anchor: #n1253356
- Companies mentioned: 荷蘭皇家航空、德國漢莎航空、新加坡航空、美國聯合航空、美國航空、波音公司、利雅德航空

Facts:
- The new cabin features 34 fully lie-flat seats
- Equipped with privacy doors and 19-inch touchscreens
- Certification for the new cabin and seats was originally scheduled to be completed within 2 years
- Certification delayed by about 1 year

## 柯敬賢1A敲3安1打點 莊陳仲敖3A先發無關勝敗

- Published: 2026-06-29T12:44:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606290086.aspx
- anchor: #n1253357
- Companies mentioned: 洛杉磯道奇隊、亞利桑那響尾蛇、運動家隊、舊金山巨人隊

Facts:
- Chang Chen-chung-ao allowed no runs over 3 innings in his 3A start

## Paris Fashion Week hit by 41-degree heat wave; ice packs become the hottest accessory at shows

- Published: 2026-06-29T12:42:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606290085.aspx
- anchor: #n1253358
- Companies mentioned: 羅浮宮、迪奧

Facts:
- Temperatures in Paris at one point approached 41 degrees Celsius

## 崇友: Revenue and profits aim to grow this year; company steps up replacement and maintenance business

- Published: 2026-06-29T12:41:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606290084.aspx
- anchor: #n1253359
- Companies mentioned: 崇友、金仁寶集團

Facts:
- Revenue from maintenance and repair services is expected to grow by 3% to 5%
- The company currently maintains about 45,000 elevators
- About 1,500 units can be added each year
- Maintenance and repair account for about 42%
- New elevators and replacement units account for about 58%

## 資安署 launches podcast on hacker tactics to boost digital literacy

- Published: 2026-06-29T12:41:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606290083.aspx
- anchor: #n1253365
- Companies mentioned: 資安署、數發部

## Trump blasts Washington's mayor-elect as a communist and touts his construction record

- Published: 2026-06-29T12:39:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606290082.aspx
- anchor: #n1253337
- Companies mentioned: 路易斯喬治、曼達尼、美國國家公園管理局、真實社群

Facts:
- 路易斯喬治 won the Democratic mayoral primary on the 23rd
- This is tantamount to signaling that she will win the November election

## Scooters with sidecars allowed on roads starting on the 30th; 交通部 says they cannot use the Tamkang Bridge

- Published: 2026-06-29T12:38:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606290081.aspx
- anchor: #n1253338
- Companies mentioned: 交通部

Facts:
- Fines of NT$6,000 to NT$12,000 may be imposed
- Fines of NT$18,000 to NT$36,000 may be imposed

## Heartwarming moment during evacuation alert for 萬里溪 barrier lake: police officer helps reunite owner with beloved cat

- Published: 2026-06-29T12:35:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606290080.aspx
- anchor: #n1253329
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、萬里溪、莊阿嬤、阿力、曾心琳、花蓮縣、李先鳳

## Chinese national caught secretly filming in a restricted area at Taoyuan Airport; Immigration Agency says he will be barred from Taiwan for 2 years

- Published: 2026-06-29T12:34:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606290079.aspx
- anchor: #n1253330
- Companies mentioned: bilibili、Threads

## Japanese police spot bear chewing what appears to be human remains; Aomori man missing after going bamboo-shooting

- Published: 2026-06-29T12:32:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606290078.aspx
- anchor: #n1253331
- Companies mentioned: 青森放送（RAB）、八甲田旅館

Facts:
- 63 years old
- About 540 meters

## Liu Shih-fang: Central government to review agencies' views before considering affordable housing in Taoyuan

- Published: 2026-06-29T12:31:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606290077.aspx
- anchor: #n1253322
- Companies mentioned: 桃園市、內政部、行政院、金管會、財政部、衛福部、立法院、警政署、消防署、移民署、空中勤務總隊、中央警察大學、國民黨、陸委會

Facts:
- 115年度 central government general budget proposal
- 中國's Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress will officially take effect on July 1
- The event will also be held in rotation in the other 20 counties and cities in the future

## 泰國藥膏藏安毒 移工出面領國際包裹遭起訴

- Published: 2026-06-29T12:30:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606290076.aspx
- anchor: #n1253323
- Companies mentioned: 泰國

Facts:
- A total of 55 small packets
- 收件者為50多歲泰國籍德姓移工

## President Lai visits taxi service station, says government will have everyone's back

- Published: 2026-06-29T12:27:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606290075.aspx
- anchor: #n1253254
- Companies mentioned: 建國計程車服務站

Facts:
- The original subsidy was NT$6,000 per vehicle
- An additional NT$9,000 was added
- Each vehicle can receive a maximum subsidy of NT$15,000

## Workplace accident in Sanchong: construction worker electrocuted, rushed to hospital in critical condition

- Published: 2026-06-29T12:24:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606290074.aspx
- anchor: #n1253255
- Companies mentioned: 新北市、市府勞檢處

Facts:
- Around 10 a.m.
- A 55-year-old man surnamed Chen

## 24-year-old man with upper abdominal pain found to have acute hepatitis A; doctor urges vaccination

- Published: 2026-06-29T12:22:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606290073.aspx
- anchor: #n1253256
- Companies mentioned: 澄清醫院平等院區

Facts:
- Levels of aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) were more than 80 times the normal range
- Discharged successfully after 5 days in the hospital

## Twin earthquakes in Venezuela leave 1,450 dead; nearly 40,000 still missing after the crucial 72 hours

- Published: 2026-06-29T12:22:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606290072.aspx
- anchor: #n1253257
- Companies mentioned: 瑞士救難隊、歐盟哥白尼衛星系統

Facts:
- Death toll surpasses 1,450
- More than 3,150 injured
- €5 million
- About NT$180 million
- 774 buildings severely damaged
- 189 buildings completely collapsed
- 33 people rescued

## WTT US Smash: Cheng I-ching advances past opening round with straight-games win in women's singles

- Published: 2026-06-29T12:18:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606290071.aspx
- anchor: #n1253258
- Companies mentioned: 世界桌球職業大聯盟（WTT）

Facts:
- Aged 34
- World No. 22
- Only 22 years old
- Ranked outside the world's top 100
- World No. 13
- Just 18 years old

## 崇友: Wins contract for high-end new elevators at 北士科 Jin Bao headquarters; aims for acceptance in 2028

- Published: 2026-06-29T12:17:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606290070.aspx
- anchor: #n1253264
- Companies mentioned: 崇友、北士科、金仁寶集團

Facts:
- A total of 60 new elevators and 10 escalators
- Expected to be completed and pass inspection in 2028
- Orders on hand nearing NT$10 billion
- Plans call for 55 stories above ground and 4 below ground
- Building reaches a height of 266 meters
- Taiwan's commercial real estate transaction market estimated at NT$152.8 billion

## Lifestyle enthusiast injured in gas explosion fights through 1 month of rehab to stand again

- Published: 2026-06-29T12:12:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606290069.aspx
- anchor: #n1253246
- Companies mentioned: 陽光基金會

Facts:
- Regained stable footing in just 1 month
- More than 500 burn survivors served each year

## Tsung-Che Cheng ties the game with a sacrifice fly to help the Red Sox sweep the Yankees; Hao-Yu Lee reaches base on a walk

- Published: 2026-06-29T12:11:52+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606290068.aspx
- anchor: #n1253247
- Companies mentioned: 紅襪隊、洋基隊、老虎隊、太空人隊

Facts:
- Won the game 5-4
- Completed a 4-game sweep of 洋基隊
- Went hitless in 3 at-bats, with 1 RBI
- 賽後打擊率1成11
- 賽後打擊率2成52

## Elderly people living alone learn disaster preparedness; 門諾基金會 joins hands with HSBC to build a protective network in Hualien and Taitung

- Published: 2026-06-29T12:09:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606290067.aspx
- anchor: #n1253248
- Companies mentioned: 門諾基金會、滙豐銀行

Facts:
- Disaster preparedness and response education has served 1,076 people to date
- Older adults account for more than 21% of Hualien's population
- Personally donned firefighting gear weighing more than 20 kilograms

## Tainan man accused of stabbing same-sex partner to death; Tainan prosecutors indict him on a murder charge

- Published: 2026-06-29T12:07:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606290066.aspx
- anchor: #n1253133
- Companies mentioned: 台南地檢署、成大醫院、台南地方法院

Facts:
- A 22-year-old university student surnamed Huang in Tainan
- A 25-year-old man surnamed Yao
- Huang sustained 13 sharp-force injuries across his body

## Taiwan stocks rise more than 600 points intraday, moving back above 45,200

- Published: 2026-06-29T12:06:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606290065.aspx
- anchor: #n1253134
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、台達電、鴻海、元太、振曜、久正、光鼎、富采、億光、昇達科、華通、台光電

Facts:
- Intraday high of 45,521.63 points
- Rose 949.87 points
- Weighted index reached 45,202.94 points
- Rose 631.18 points
- Up 1.42%
- Trading value totaled NT$553.236 billion
- 台積電 shares reached NT$2,395 intraday
- Up NT$55
- 台達電 rises 160 yuan to 1970 yuan
- 鴻海 reaches a high of 252 yuan
- Rose NT$3.5
- 元太 hits the limit-up price of 214.5 yuan intraday
- 光鼎 hits the limit-up price of 20.05 yuan intraday

## Male teacher convicted of abusing elementary school students; separate ruling ordering him to pay 2.17 million yuan in damages is final

- Published: 2026-06-29T12:04:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606290064.aspx
- anchor: #n1253135
- Companies mentioned: 中央社

Facts:
- Court rules Liu must pay the male student more than 4.77 million yuan in damages
- After deducting the 400,000 yuan already paid by the elementary school
- Amended ruling orders Liu to pay the male student more than 1.17 million yuan in damages

## 金門縣政府 former deputy magistrate Li Wenliang leaves office; Chen Long'an takes over

- Published: 2026-06-29T12:02:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606290063.aspx
- anchor: #n1253136
- Companies mentioned: 金門縣政府、金門酒廠胡璉文化藝術基金會、國立台灣師範大學、台北市立大學、實踐大學、國立台北護理健康大學、中原大學、國立空中大學、國立金門大學、Ball State University、香港大學、香港教育學院

Facts:
- Chen Long'an, now 77

## 台北愛樂合唱團 joins forces with 北市交 for an international choir festival performance of Beethoven's Ninth

- Published: 2026-06-29T12:01:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202606290062.aspx
- anchor: #n1253137
- Companies mentioned: 台北愛樂合唱團、北市交、德國圖林根室內合唱團、殷巴爾指揮台北市立交響樂團、貝多芬、席勒、台北愛樂文教基金會、紀南、委內瑞拉指揮家、艾斯特維茲、莫札特、豪勒隆

Facts:
- 2026 Taipei International Choral Festival
- The 2026 Taipei International Choral Festival (TICF) opens in July
- The 2026 Taipei International Choral Festival will run from July 24 to Aug. 2
- Resident conductor 豪勒隆 (Gábor Hollerung) leads an onstage lineup of more than 300 musicians

## Putin rejects Ukraine's proposal to halt long-range strikes, vows to seize all 4 regions in eastern and southern Ukraine

- Published: 2026-06-29T12:01:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606290061.aspx
- anchor: #n1253143
- Companies mentioned: 俄羅斯、烏克蘭、路透社、俄羅斯國營電視台、頓巴斯、新俄羅斯、盧甘斯克州、頓內茨克州、札波羅熱州、赫松州、華府、伊朗、中東、白俄羅斯

Facts:
- A 1250-kilometer-long front line

## Women's PGA Championship concludes; Hsu Wei-ling finishes tied for 53rd

- Published: 2026-06-29T12:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606290060.aspx
- anchor: #n1253144
- Companies mentioned: LPGA

Facts:
- 293 strokes, 5 over par over 4 days
- Total prize money raised to US$13 million
- About NT$414 million
- As much as US$1.95 million
- About NT$38.45 million

## Traffic deaths show a downward trend; drug-impaired driving statistics included for the first time

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:58:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606290059.aspx
- anchor: #n1253145
- Companies mentioned: 交通部

Facts:
- Overall 30-day traffic deaths totaled 897 from January to April this year
- Down 31 from the same period last year
- Down 142 from 112
- Drug-impaired driving deaths totaled 9

## Hsieh Chun-ming appointed director of the Pingtung County Government Hakka Affairs Department; long-time advocate for cultural roots

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:55:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606290058.aspx
- anchor: #n1253111
- Companies mentioned: 屏東縣政府、西勢國小、建國國小、唐榮國小、竹田國小、教育部、屏東縣客家扶濟會

Facts:
- 32 years in education
- Expected to take office on July 6