# AI News 180m Report｜2026-06-30 15:00–18:00 JST｜Page 8 of 8

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 480 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 281 items from 2 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## 沈伯洋 seeks additional central government flood aid; 蔣萬安 says it's all good

- Published: 2026-06-30T16:31:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606300221.aspx
- anchor: #n1267657
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨、國民黨、台北捷運

Facts:
- NT$20,000 for those with floodwater reaching 50 centimeters or more
- Those with floodwater reaching 30 centimeters can also get NT$10,000 in compensation for appliance losses
- Of the 322 households slated to receive assistance
- 282 households had received it as of yesterday

## LINE app revamp adds a “Discover” page, integrating 4 major e-commerce services

- Published: 2026-06-30T16:31:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606300220.aspx
- anchor: #n1267658
- Companies mentioned: LINE

Facts:
- Integrates 4 major e-commerce services: LINE Shopping, LINE Gifts, LINE Travel and Official Account Store
- After users update to LINE 26.9 or later, or the latest version

## Strong convective development prompts warning of localized heavy rain in mountainous areas of New Taipei and 5 other counties and cities

- Published: 2026-06-30T16:30:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606300219.aspx
- anchor: #n1267642
- Companies mentioned: 中央氣象署、中央社

## Insurance Association Chairman 陳慧遊 named a distinguished alumnus of National Taiwan University

- Published: 2026-06-30T16:29:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606300218.aspx
- anchor: #n1267643
- Companies mentioned: 中華民國人壽保險商業同業公會、台灣大學

Facts:
- 台灣大學's distinguished alumni for 115

## Rotavirus vaccine to be publicly funded in 116, saving parents up to NT$6,000

- Published: 2026-06-30T16:28:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606300217.aspx
- anchor: #n1267644

Facts:
- Parents can save up to NT$6,000
- An estimated 120,000 young children will benefit in the first year
- Costs about NT$5,500 to NT$6,000
- Estimated to reduce hospitalizations among young children by 60,000 a year
- Currently, 16 counties and cities provide vaccinations for local children through self-funded or subsidized programs
- Vaccination age: “from 6 weeks after birth at the earliest”
- No later than 8 months of age
- 2-dose schedule: at 2 and 4 months of age
- 3-dose schedule: at 2, 4 and 6 months of age
- Dose interval: “at least 4 weeks between doses”
- The number of routine publicly funded childhood vaccines will increase to 10
- Can prevent 15 infectious diseases

## Taipei prosecutors release anti-vote-buying video, urge public to report illegal activity

- Published: 2026-06-30T16:27:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606300216.aspx
- anchor: #n1267645
- Companies mentioned: 全聯實業股份有限公司、統一超商股份有限公司

Facts:
- Rewards of up to NT$10 million for reporting vote-buying
- Rewards of up to NT$20 million for reporting foreign interference in elections
- Rewards of up to NT$5 million for reporting election gambling
- 1,250 PX Mart stores nationwide
- 7100家統一超商門市
- 37 cases in total
- 2 cases prosecuted in total
- 4 cases given deferred prosecution
- 1 case not prosecuted

## Wind Hunter satellite data upgrade speeds production, continuing to support meteorological research

- Published: 2026-06-30T16:25:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ait/202606300215.aspx
- anchor: #n1267609
- Companies mentioned: 國家太空中心（TASA）、台灣資料分析中心（TACC）、美國大氣海洋總署（NOAA）

Facts:
- More communications sessions mean more observation data can be transmitted to the ground
- Computing time reduced by 45% compared with version 2.0
- Wind-speed products are generated faster and contain more data, increasing from about 7,000 records per day to more than 10,000

## Chemotherapy at home could launch as early as year-end, with stomach and head and neck cancers proposed for the first phase

- Published: 2026-06-30T16:25:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606300214.aspx
- anchor: #n1267610
- Companies mentioned: 健保署、衛福部

Facts:
- Administrative procedures are expected to be completed and the program launched as early as November to December

## Australian regulator sues 亞馬遜, alleging unfair contract terms for Prime Video

- Published: 2026-06-30T16:25:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606300213.aspx
- anchor: #n1267611
- Companies mentioned: 亞馬遜、Amazon.com Services LLC、澳洲競爭及消費者委員會

Facts:
- Unfavorable changes for more than 1 million annual subscribers
- An additional 2.99 Australian dollars per month
- Prepaid 79 Australian dollars for the service

## Yen hits 40-year low; experts say oil prices and Fed rate-hike expectations are driving Asian currencies

- Published: 2026-06-30T16:21:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606300212.aspx
- anchor: #n1267612
- Companies mentioned: 國泰世華銀行、美國聯準會、日銀、FOMC

Facts:
- The yen briefly fell below 161.96 yen to 1 US dollar on the London foreign exchange market yesterday
- More than 70 billion US dollars deployed last month
- About NT$2.2 trillion
- At the time, international oil prices were still above 90 US dollars per barrel
- Now they have fallen to the 70-dollar range per barrel

## Cultural Expo trade show opens in August, with 黑潮星樂園 bringing together original character IP

- Published: 2026-06-30T16:21:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202606300210.aspx
- anchor: #n1267624
- Companies mentioned: 黑潮星樂園、夢想創造所、HTC、中央社

Facts:
- August
- August 6 to 12

## Zhubei student injured on swing seeks NT$810,000 in damages; court rules school not liable, decision final

- Published: 2026-06-30T16:21:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606300211.aspx
- anchor: #n1267623
- Companies mentioned: 新竹縣竹北市新社國小、台灣高等法院、遊具檢驗公司

Facts:
- Filed a lawsuit seeking more than NT$810,000 in damages
- Sought a total of NT$711,178 from the school for medical expenses and other costs
- NT$100,000 in emotional distress damages for the parents

## 緯穎's Malaysian subsidiary spends 41.3 million US dollars to acquire business equipment

- Published: 2026-06-30T16:19:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606303003.aspx
- anchor: #n1267595
- Companies mentioned: 緯穎、Wiwynn Technology Service Malaysia SDN. BHD.、旭東機械工業股份有限公司、松下產業科技股份有限公司

Facts:
- Spent 17.112 million US dollars
- Spent 24.195 million US dollars
- Investment balance reached NT$12.38 billion

## New measure allowing labor insurance annuity recipients to waive benefits takes effect, preserving aid eligibility for disadvantaged people

- Published: 2026-06-30T16:19:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606300209.aspx
- anchor: #n1267596
- Companies mentioned: 勞保局、勞動部

Facts:
- Waiver application period of at least 1 year
- After reinstatement, at least 1 year must pass before waiving the benefit again

## Changhua police step up drug-driving crackdown; man in Fuxing Township arrested after refusing inspection and being found with drugs

- Published: 2026-06-30T16:16:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606300208.aspx
- anchor: #n1267597
- Companies mentioned: 彰化縣警察局、鹿港分局

Facts:
- Deployed 171 police officers
- Planned 27 road checkpoints
- Uncovered 5 drug-driving cases
- 7 drunk-driving cases
- 12 cases in total
- Cited 512 drug-driving cases
- 1,373 drunk-driving cases
- Recommended detention in 222 cases
- 1名40歲男子

## Contract security guard at Taichung elementary school collapses, apparently unwell; dies after being rushed to hospital

- Published: 2026-06-30T16:14:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606300207.aspx
- anchor: #n1267598
- Companies mentioned: 衛生福利部豐原醫院

Facts:
- 1 contract security guard

## Sun Yi-Lei earns quality start win after allowing 2 runs over 6 innings in the minors, helping the Fighters beat Rakuten

- Published: 2026-06-30T16:13:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606300206.aspx
- anchor: #n1267582
- Companies mentioned: 北海道日本火腿鬥士隊、樂天金鷲

Facts:
- Pitched 6 innings
- Allowed 2 runs
- Beat them 5-2
- Used a total of 90 pitches
- Gave up 7 hits
- Struck out 9
- Issued 1 walk.
- Allowed 2 earned runs
- Fastest pitch: 151 kph
- His 3rd win in the minors this season
- 2.60 ERA

## Former Tainan Fire Bureau chief Li Mingfeng sentenced in corruption case; district court says he undermined public service ethics

- Published: 2026-06-30T16:12:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606300205.aspx
- anchor: #n1267583
- Companies mentioned: 安吉利公司

Facts:
- Accepted 1.6 million yuan in bribes from businesses
- Sentenced to 4 years and 6 months
- Sentenced to 3 years and 8 months in prison
- Profited 4.8 million yuan

## Three major institutional investors net buy NT$14.832 billion in Taiwan stocks

- Published: 2026-06-30T16:12:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606300204.aspx
- anchor: #n1267584

Facts:
- Among the three major institutional investors, foreign and mainland Chinese investors were net sellers, while investment trusts and dealers were net buyers, for a total net purchase of NT$14.832 billion
- Taiwan stocks rose 1,126.01 points today
- Closed at 46,125.91
- 成交值新台幣1兆2033.23億元
- Dealers posted net purchases of NT$14.585 billion
- Investment trusts posted net purchases of NT$755 million
- Foreign and mainland Chinese investors were net sellers of NT$508 million

## Swan boats resume operations at Hualien's Liyu Lake; operator hopes to end water-use zoning

- Published: 2026-06-30T16:08:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606300203.aspx
- anchor: #n1267497
- Companies mentioned: 花蓮縣府、交通部觀光署、花東縱谷國家風景區管理處、航港局、高雄市造船技師公會、台鋼雄鷹啦啦隊

Facts:
- Of 250 boats, 105 have passed inspection
- 145 boats are still undergoing inspection
- Liyu Lake covers just 108 hectares

## Gravel truck in Taipei crashes into utility pole while avoiding vehicle ahead; police discover driver was under the influence of drugs

- Published: 2026-06-30T16:05:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606300202.aspx
- anchor: #n1267483

Facts:
- 4旬翁男
- 34-year-old woman surnamed Zhou
- The man's blood alcohol level was 0.12 milligrams
- Around 11:30 a.m.

## With eel fry numbers rising, Fisheries Agency teams up with retailers to promote Taiwanese eel dishes

- Published: 2026-06-30T16:04:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606300201.aspx
- anchor: #n1267484
- Companies mentioned: 摩斯漢堡、爭鮮餐飲集團、全台定食8、爭鮮gogo、買魚去

Facts:
- Taiwan's once-thriving eel farming industry produced more than 50,000 metric tons in the early 1990s
- More than 95% was exported to Japan
- Its share of the Japanese market exceeded 50%
- China's eel farming industry has grown through corporate-scale, large-scale production and now has a 64% share of the Japanese market
- Taiwan's annual eel production has been below 10,000 metric tons in recent years
- Its share of the Japanese market has fallen to just 2% to 3%
- At 64 locations across Taiwan of 全台定食8 and 爭鮮gogo
- Offering 48 eel recipe ideas for the public to download

## Yuanta Dream Project opens applications for its 10th edition; co-creation workshops pass on experience

- Published: 2026-06-30T16:02:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606300200.aspx
- anchor: #n1267485
- Companies mentioned: 元大金控、元大文教基金會

Facts:
- Has helped 60 education and charity organizations realize their dreams
- Mobilized nearly 12,000 volunteer service engagements from across the 元大金控 group
- Nearly 250,000 people benefited

## UK proposes new asylum rules; people seeking residency may have to repay 420,000 in living expenses first

- Published: 2026-06-30T16:01:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606300199.aspx
- anchor: #n1267486
- Companies mentioned: 英國改革黨、Reform UK

Facts:
- About 10,000 pounds
- About NT$420,000
- As many as 600,000 asylum seekers
- An average of 23.25 pounds per person per night
- About NT$980
- 144 pounds
- About NT$6,000
- About 4 billion pounds
- About NT$168.7 billion

## Five-vehicle pileup in Taichung's Longjing District; 6 people with minor injuries taken to hospital

- Published: 2026-06-30T16:00:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606300198.aspx
- anchor: #n1267471
- Companies mentioned: 台中市政府消防局、光田綜合醫院

Facts:
- 2 trucks
- 3 passenger cars

## Venezuela earthquake kills more than 1,700; father identifies daughter's body by her ring

- Published: 2026-06-30T15:59:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606300197.aspx
- anchor: #n1267472
- Companies mentioned: 委內瑞拉、拉圭拉州、卡拉卡斯、聯合國、查維斯

Facts:
- Official death toll exceeds 1,700
- 聯合國 estimates about 50,000 people are missing
- It also said it would send 10,000 body bags to the disaster zone

## Ebola prevention: free screening for arrivals from 2 affected areas extended to Aug. 30

- Published: 2026-06-30T15:53:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606300196.aspx
- anchor: #n1267451
- Companies mentioned: 世界衛生組織（WHO）、衛生福利部疾病管制署、中央社

Facts:
- Extended to August 30
- 21 days of self-health monitoring
- Free screening measures implemented for a total of 90 days
- A total of 20 travelers with a history of visiting affected areas
- A total of 6 volunteered to be screened at the airport
- A cumulative 1,274 confirmed cases
- 360 deaths
- 178 recoveries
- Fatality rate of 28.3%
- 20 confirmed cases in total
- 15 cases were imported
- 5 cases were locally acquired

## Tech stocks drive gains as Japanese shares close higher

- Published: 2026-06-30T15:51:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606300195.aspx
- anchor: #n1267452

Facts:
- Japan's benchmark Nikkei index gained 594.21 points, or 0.86%
- Japan's benchmark Nikkei index gained 594.21 points, or 0.86%, to close at 70062.32 points
- The Tokyo Stock Price Index gained 12.76 points, or 0.32%
- The Tokyo Stock Price Index gained 12.76 points, or 0.32%, to close at 3994.76 points

## India's 坦米爾那都邦 to equip all future bus purchases with air conditioning to combat heat waves

- Published: 2026-06-30T15:51:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606300194.aspx
- anchor: #n1267438
- Companies mentioned: 坦米爾那都邦、今日印度、坦米爾那都邦勝利盟

Facts:
- At a cost of 1.2721 billion rupees
- About NT$430 million
- 300 new buses in Tamil Nadu
- 164 are diesel buses
- The other 136 are compressed natural gas (CNG) buses

## Japan's House of Representatives passes bill criminalizing damage to the national flag; opposition parties all absent in rare move

- Published: 2026-06-30T15:48:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606300193.aspx
- anchor: #n1267439
- Companies mentioned: 日本自民黨、日本維新會、日本富士新聞網、日本在野黨中道改革聯合、日本共產黨、國民民主黨、參政黨

Facts:
- Up to 2 years in prison or a fine of up to 200,000 yen

## Yunlin prosecutors dismantle illegal waste ring, indict 40 people

- Published: 2026-06-30T15:48:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606300192.aspx
- anchor: #n1267440
- Companies mentioned: 環保公司、3家環保及開發公司

Facts:
- At least 110 truckloads of construction waste illegally removed
- Weighing more than 3,300 metric tons
- At a price of NT$1,300 per cubic meter
- A total of NT$6.27 million was received

## 10 counties and cities issue heat alerts; Pingtung's Zhutian reaches 37.6 degrees in the afternoon

- Published: 2026-06-30T15:47:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606300191.aspx
- anchor: #n1267426
- Companies mentioned: 交通部中央氣象署

Facts:
- Zhutian Township in Pingtung County records the highest temperature at 37.6 degrees
- Authorities warn of extreme heat reaching 38 degrees
- Beware of high temperatures above 36 degrees
- Nanxi District in Tainan reaches 36.9 degrees
- Yuanlin City in Changhua County reaches 36.6 degrees

## Taichung agricultural research station holds practical training for young farmers; graduates showcase cultivation results

- Published: 2026-06-30T15:40:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606300190.aspx
- anchor: #n1267427
- Companies mentioned: 台中區農改場、農業部、農民輔導司

Facts:
- 15 trainees
- 12 weeks
- Classes held 2 to 3 days a week

## 大谷翔平 and James rookie cards sell for more than $80 million each

- Published: 2026-06-30T15:38:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606300189.aspx
- anchor: #n1267335
- Companies mentioned: 大谷翔平、レブロン・ジェームズ、Upper Deck、Topps

Facts:
- $2.5 million
- $2.93 million
- $2.56 million
- $139,200
- US$3 million

## NT$100 lunch boxes spark debate; Lin Shu-fen hopes legislature will review procurement system

- Published: 2026-06-30T15:37:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606300188.aspx
- anchor: #n1267336
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨、國民黨

Facts:
- The Legislative Yuan provides only NT$100 lunch boxes at noon
- The Executive Yuan's agencies have raised the procurement cap for meeting lunch boxes to NT$120

## Corruption allegations in streetlight procurement; 峨眉鄉 chief and former 竹東鎮 council speaker sentenced in second trial

- Published: 2026-06-30T15:37:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606300187.aspx
- anchor: #n1267337
- Companies mentioned: 新竹縣、竹東鎮、峨眉鄉

Facts:
- Chen Changping sentenced to 15 years in prison
- Wang Zengzhong sentenced to 12 years
- NT$2.4 million handed over on separate occasions
- NT$600,000 to Chen Changping
- A total of NT$900,000 in bribes was paid
- The NT$3.3 million in criminal proceeds is confiscated
- The NT$3 million in criminal proceeds not seized is confiscated
- The NT$900,000 in criminal proceeds that was not seized or distributed is confiscated jointly with Wang Zengzhong

## Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum invites families to discover national treasures and beat the heat at summer art month

- Published: 2026-06-30T15:35:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202606300186.aspx
- anchor: #n1267338
- Companies mentioned: 故宮博物院、天馬戲創作劇團

Facts:
- The “Summer Family Art Month” has been held for 7 consecutive years
- The event runs through August 30
- Collect 3 stamps for a chance to receive 1 limited-edition “Lùduān” blind-box figurine

## Writer Hong Fangyi writes about singer Chun Chun, hoping to give a voice to Taiwanese women from a century ago

- Published: 2026-06-30T15:34:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202606300185.aspx
- anchor: #n1267339
- Companies mentioned: 中央社

Facts:
- Her voice is as clear as growth rings, etched with the traces of time and scars as intricate as ants' teeth

## Landslide on TouPing Lane along County Road 91 in Shigang, Taichung; traffic restricted to one lane

- Published: 2026-06-30T15:33:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606300184.aspx
- anchor: #n1267323
- Companies mentioned: 台中市政府警察局、東勢分局、石岡災害應變中心

Facts:
- At the 2-kilometer mark on TouPing Lane
- At about 9:40 p.m. yesterday
- 今天凌晨0時15分

## Man nearly dies after being kicked once; doctor says rare massive retroperitoneal hemorrhage behind the duodenum

- Published: 2026-06-30T15:32:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606300183.aspx
- anchor: #n1267324
- Companies mentioned: 苗栗縣大千綜合醫院

Facts:
- Estimated blood loss exceeded 3,000 cc

## Taiwan stocks surged 14402 points in Q2 and rose 17162 points in the first half, setting records

- Published: 2026-06-30T15:30:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606300182.aspx
- anchor: #n1267284
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、聯發科、台達電、鴻海、日月光投控、國巨、欣興、環球晶、竹陞科技、雙鴻、萬潤、愛普、兆聯實業

Facts:
- Intraday high of 46637.86 points
- Rose 1637.96 points
- Closed at 46125.91 points
- Rose 1,126.01 points
- 成交值新台幣1兆2033.23億元
- Gained 1392.97 points in June
- Gained 14402.92 points in Q2
- Gained 17162.31 points in the first half
- Intraday high of NT$2,475
- Rose 40 yuan
- Market capitalization climbed to NT$62.49 trillion
- Made a major contribution

## MLB's 大谷翔平 hits 3-run homer as Dodgers beat Athletics 9-4

- Published: 2026-06-30T15:28:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606300181.aspx
- anchor: #n1267285
- Companies mentioned: MLB、洛杉磯道奇、奧克蘭運動家、美聯社、明尼蘇達雙城、多倫多藍鳥

Facts:
- 大谷翔平 hits a 3-run homer
- Raúl pitched 6 innings and gave up 9 hits
- Raúl pitched 6 innings, giving up 9 hits and 3 runs

## Looking back at democracy's origins, 李登輝基金會 organizes 1996 Overture concert

- Published: 2026-06-30T15:28:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606300180.aspx
- anchor: #n1267286
- Companies mentioned: 李登輝基金會、國家音樂廳、NSYO國家青年交響樂團、錦川大樂隊

Facts:
- This year marks the 30th anniversary of the direct presidential election
- The “1996 Overture: Lee Teng-hui 2026 Concert” will be presented at 國家音樂廳 on August 23
- Music director Ko Chih-hao will bring together 15 classic songs representing the heartbeat of Taiwan

## Gunmen in Nigeria abduct students sitting for exams; 10 rescued, others missing

- Published: 2026-06-30T15:27:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606300179.aspx
- anchor: #n1267287
- Companies mentioned: 博科聖地、伊斯蘭國西非省

Facts:
- 10 teachers and students were rescued
- Students aged 16 and 17 were taking national examinations on campus

## Taichung police investigator detained without visitors on drug allegations; dismissed after receiving 2 major demerits

- Published: 2026-06-30T15:25:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606300178.aspx
- anchor: #n1267288
- Companies mentioned: 台中市第二警分局、台中地檢署

Facts:
- Dismissed and removed from service after receiving 2 major demerits at once
- Transferred to the Second Precinct on May 27 this year, about 1 month ago

## AI Net Zero / TDCC: E-counter for shareholder services cuts annual carbon dioxide emissions by more than 4 metric tons

- Published: 2026-06-30T15:22:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606300177.aspx
- anchor: #n1267299
- Companies mentioned: 集保結算所、亞洲企業商會

Facts:
- A total of 2109 listed, over-the-counter, emerging-stock and publicly issued companies have adopted the service
- Can reduce carbon dioxide emissions by more than 4 metric tons annually
- Equivalent to the annual carbon absorption of about 348 trees
- Use of about 550,000 sheets of paper has been eliminated to date

## Greens criticize Amber An's annual endorsement fee of NT$10 million; Keelung City says it is less than 1/4 of the budget item

- Published: 2026-06-30T15:21:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606300176.aspx
- anchor: #n1267300
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨、基隆市政府、新北市

Facts:
- Each event costs about NT$500,000
- The endorsement fee is less than 1/4 of the annual budget item of NT$12 million

## Sanying Line opens; Premier Cho says central and local governments worked closely together

- Published: 2026-06-30T15:20:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606300175.aspx
- anchor: #n1267301
- Companies mentioned: 新北捷運公司

Facts:
- The Sanying Line is 14.29 kilometers long
- The line has 12 stations in total
- The starting fare is NT$20
- The maximum fare is NT$35
- New Taipei's operating rail network will eventually reach 189 kilometers
- 171 stations

## 北約 defense spending surges but weapons remain in short supply; allies urge swift expansion of arms production capacity

- Published: 2026-06-30T15:17:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606300174.aspx
- anchor: #n1267302
- Companies mentioned: 北大西洋公約組織、法新社、北約、歐盟執行委員會、歐洲航太暨國防工業協會、European Council on Foreign Relations、Bruegel

Facts:
- European and Canadian defense budgets increase by a combined $90 billion
- Europe's annual ammunition output has risen from 300,000 shells in 2022 toward a target of 2 million

## Draft amendments to conscription physical fitness standards: Youth group cites 4 concerns and urges a delay

- Published: 2026-06-30T15:07:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606300173.aspx
- anchor: #n1267145
- Companies mentioned: 國防部、內政部、青年思潮、役起發聲、台灣青年民主協會、捍衛全台學權行動、台灣公衛學生聯合會

Facts:
- Conscripts with a BMI (body mass index) below 14 are exempt from service
- Conscripts with a BMI between 14 and 15
- Scoliosis greater than 25 degrees
- 3,000-meter assessment

## July electronic and financial futures both rise

- Published: 2026-06-30T15:04:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606300172.aspx
- anchor: #n1267146

Facts:
- Taipei stocks rose 1126.01 points today
- Closed at 46125.91 points
- July electronic futures closed at 3044.60 points
- Rose 109.60 points
- A 72.75-point premium
- July financial futures closed at 3126.60 points
- Rose 29.60 points
- A 7.55-point premium
- 126 contracts traded
- August electronic futures closed at 3035 points
- Rose 83.25 points
- 1 contract traded
- Electronic spot stocks closed at 2971.85 points
- Rose 83.01 points
- 427 contracts traded
- Financial spot stocks at 3119.0

## 民眾黨 proposes New Taipei pregnancy-friendly policies, including unlimited rides on dedicated vehicles and a green channel for prenatal checkups

- Published: 2026-06-30T15:04:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606300171.aspx
- anchor: #n1267147
- Companies mentioned: 民眾黨、新北市政府、衛福部

Facts:
- The pregnancy-friendly shuttle service will keep its existing 9000-yuan ride credit
- and remove the limit of 36 rides
- A decline of about 58%
- Eligible recipients can receive 3 coupons
- A nationwide high of 70,000 yuan in subsidies for medical egg freezing

## Following 「天涯社區」，「西祠胡同」 relaunches

- Published: 2026-06-30T15:03:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202606300170.aspx
- anchor: #n1267148
- Companies mentioned: 西祠胡同、天涯社區、西祠公司、福州飛揚公司、軟體發展公司

Facts:
- At its peak, it had more than 3000萬 registered users
- 「西祠胡同」 was founded in 1998
- 「天涯社區」 was established in 1999

## South Africa's anti-foreigner ultimatum nears deadline; more than 2.5萬 migrants to be repatriated

- Published: 2026-06-30T15:03:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606300169.aspx
- anchor: #n1267149
- Companies mentioned: NATJOINTS

Facts:
- 4 people killed
- 195 suspects
- An unemployment rate exceeding 30%

## 台鐵 Fengshan bento experience shop opens, with queues stretching hundreds of meters on opening day

- Published: 2026-06-30T15:01:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606300168.aspx
- anchor: #n1267162
- Companies mentioned: 台鐵、台鐵公司、台灣設計研究院

Facts:
- It reached 8.76億元 last year
- Bento revenue in 112 was NT$7.12億元
- Daily sales are limited to 50 classic 「nostalgic pork chop and vegetable rice in a metal lunch box」 bentos

## 6 years after Hong Kong's National Security Law took effect, China's CCTV says 394 people were arrested

- Published: 2026-06-30T14:59:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202606300167.aspx
- anchor: #n1267160
- Companies mentioned: 壹傳媒、黎智英

Facts:
- A total of 394 people in Hong Kong were arrested on suspicion of endangering national security
- 208 people were charged
- 180 were convicted

## Virtual Asset Service Act passes its third reading; VASP公會: Taiwan's digital finance enters a new milestone

- Published: 2026-06-30T14:58:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606300166.aspx
- anchor: #n1267161
- Companies mentioned: VASP公會、MaiCoin集團、HOYA BIT

Facts:
- VASP公會 will work through 3 major committees

## China's National Ethnic Unity Law takes effect 7/1; civic groups urge government to establish protective mechanisms

- Published: 2026-06-30T14:57:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606300165.aspx
- anchor: #n1267133
- Companies mentioned: 中国、台湾、美国、日本

Facts:
- 中國's Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress will officially take effect on July 1
- Article 21 of the Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress
- Article 41 completes the legalization of united front work
- Article 63 establishes an extraterritorial accountability mechanism

## July Taiwan stock index futures rise 1174 points

- Published: 2026-06-30T14:56:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606300164.aspx
- anchor: #n1267134
- Companies mentioned: 台灣期貨交易所

Facts:
- July Taiwan index futures closed at 46730 points, up 1174 points
- Taipei stocks closed up 1126.01 points today
- Closed at 46125.91 points
- Trading value totaled NT$1兆2033.23億元
- 65,749 contracts traded
- 584 contracts traded

## 「Wind City in Motion, City 3 Glory」 3-on-3 basketball tournament kicks off in Hsinchu on 7/4

- Published: 2026-06-30T14:54:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606300163.aspx
- anchor: #n1267106
- Companies mentioned: 旺寶職業3x3籃球隊、中華民國3x3籃球協會

Facts:
- Total prize money reaches NT$500,000
- The association's second year

## Taiwan stocks rose 1126.01 points

- Published: 2026-06-30T14:53:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606300162.aspx
- anchor: #n1267107
- Companies mentioned: 友達、群創、主動統一升級50、元大台灣50正2、聯電、富邦蘋果正二N、景碩、台玻、佳世達、國碩、虹光、聚賢研發-創、華冠、高林、國精化

Facts:
- Closed up 1126.01 points at 46125.91 points
- A gain of 2.5%
- Trading value totaled NT$1兆2033.23億元
- The weighted index opened at 45165.8 points
- An intraday high of 46637.86 points
- The index excluding financial stocks stood at 41513.48 points
- Rose 1100.47 points
- Clay and ceramics stocks rose 3.25%
- Food stocks fell 0.85%
- Petrochemical stocks rose 4.13%
- Textile stocks fell 0.98%