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A spot on the side of the nose turned out to be cancer; Taipei Veterans General Hospital removes cancer cells in 2 stages while preserving appearance Published 2026-07-01 18:59 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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36-year-old man surnamed Lin An additional 0.5 to 2 centimeters of the “safety margin” removed A wait of 3 to 5 days for pathology results More than 0.6 centimeters in diameter Companies mentioned：台北榮民總醫院
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Ministry of Economic Affairs’ overseas channel program budget expanded to NT$600 million, adding 2 major subsidies Published 2026-07-01 18:58 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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This year’s budget for helping companies establish overseas channels will rise from NT$100 million to NT$600 million A total of 165 companies participated in the program last year A total of 149 applications were approved Companies established a presence in 44 countries More than 2,500 overseas channel locations Subsidized companies saw average export growth of more than 25% Small and medium-sized enterprises accounted for about 75% Subsidies of up to NT$20 million The subsidy cap for an individual company applying for a single project is NT$5 million A customer that originally placed orders worth about US$1 million per month Monthly orders grew to US$1.9 million Companies mentioned：經濟部國際貿易署、慶堂工業
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Shei-Pa marks its 34th anniversary with the opening of “Gathering Bats,” joining hands with Indigenous communities to protect the ecosystem Published 2026-07-01 18:57 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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雪霸國家公園 management office celebrates its 34th anniversary A total of 29 bat species have been recorded so far Original 約占全台已知37種食蟲蝙蝠種類的9成 Presented certificates of appreciation to 24 ESG public- and private-sector partners that have long supported 雪霸國家公園 initiatives Companies mentioned：雪霸國家公園、白蘭部落、內政部國家公園署
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Lee Chang-geng: Promoting sustainability need not come at the expense of profits; Cathay Life will expand its coal divestment after 2040 Published 2026-07-01 18:53 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Cathay Life’s green investments are nearing NT$242.5 billion Green investments are expected to rise to NT$290 billion by 2030 Cumulative green electricity supplied to tenants reached 60 million kWh The bank’s outstanding sustainable loans reached NT$100 billion in 2025 Targeting NT$200 billion in sustainable financing by 2035 Total insured value of solar power installations across Taiwan estimated at NT$464.1 billion The non-life insurer’s effective policies covering operating facilities have an insured value of NT$108.9 billion Offshore wind installations have a total insured value of NT$976.8 billion 國泰產險 has effective policies with an insured value of NT$260.9 billion Renewable energy insurance policies support a combined power generation capacity of 6.68 billion kWh Enough to support about 14% of household electricity demand in Taiwan Companies mentioned：國泰金、國泰人壽、國泰創投、國泰世華銀行、國泰產險
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Kinmen’s youth baseball program produces CPBL draft pick; Hung Chia-en becomes the first, marking a significant milestone Published 2026-07-01 18:52 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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This year, 2 players from Kinmen were selected in the draft Clocked at 138 kilometers per hour Companies mentioned：中信兄弟、味全龍隊、金門農工棒球隊、高苑工商
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China’s ethnic unity law draws international backlash as the United States, Japan, the European Union and the United Nations condemn it Published 2026-07-01 18:51 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The text includes a preamble and 65 articles Companies mentioned：日經亞洲、美國之音、華爾街日報、聯合國人權理事會、歐洲議會、歐盟理事會
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Heavy rains wreak havoc in Nigeria, flooding commercial hub Lagos Published 2026-07-01 18:50 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The coastal city has a population of more than 20 million Ghana also reported worsening floods this week, with at least 12 people killed after a day of rain Flooding in Lagos killed at least 7 people in 2022 Companies mentioned：法新社
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Exhibition opens at the Southern Taiwan Science Park Archaeological Museum, featuring original manuscripts by a Japanese scholar Published 2026-07-01 18:46 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Made 5 trips to Taiwan for anthropological fieldwork Between 1896 and 1911 3 original manuscripts by Torii Ryuzo were flown in Companies mentioned：國立台灣史前文化博物館、中央社、文化部、日本德島縣立鳥居龍藏紀念博物館、日本東京大學總合研究博物館、力里部落、蘭嶼當地協會、獅子鄉文物陳列館
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Uber motorcycle rides launch in Beitou as Taipei traffic officials begin random checks Published 2026-07-01 18:44 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A standard Uber ride costs NT$85 An Uber motorcycle ride costs NT$44 Motorcycle drivers caught carrying passengers illegally for the first time face a NT$100,000 fine The maximum fine is NT$200,000 Platform operators face a NT$100,000 fine for a first violation The maximum fine is NT$25 million Companies mentioned：Uber
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AFP: US and Iranian officials to hold indirect talks in Doha Published 2026-07-01 18:44 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned：アメリカ、イラン、カタール、パキスタン、川普、庫許納、魏科夫、穆罕默ド、貝卡イ、加里ババディ
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Public Construction Commission chief visits Academia Sinica to discuss research and infrastructure development in Yilan Published 2026-07-01 18:44 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Chen Jin-de, chair of 行政院公共工程委員會, paid a visit today to Chen Chien-jen, president of 中央研究院 Companies mentioned：行政院公共工程委員會、中央研究院
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Dispute over Zhiben Wetland drying up: 台東縣府 says it is a natural process, not caused by construction Published 2026-07-01 18:42 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Address flooding on 20 hectares of nearby farmland Companies mentioned：台東縣府、荒野保護協會、中華民國野鳥學會、台東縣野鳥學會、卡大地布部落
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Net-zero goals spur ASEAN’s shift to clean energy; Thai scholar says region should work together to promote SMRs Published 2026-07-01 18:41 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Regional electricity demand is expected to be nearly double current levels by 2050 越南 plans to bring its first nuclear power plant online between 2030 and 2035 印尼 plans to deploy large-scale nuclear power plants by 2040 菲律賓 has included SMRs in its national energy strategy, targeting the development of nuclear power generation capacity by 2032 Companies mentioned：泰國核技術研究院、越南、印尼、菲律賓、泰國、新加坡、馬來西亞、美國、韓國、國際原子能總署
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Hsinchu Glass Museum’s “Interwoven Light” exhibition showcases the beauty of Taiwanese and Japanese glass art Published 2026-07-01 18:32 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Bringing together 18 artists from Taiwan and Japan The exhibition runs through Oct. 4 Companies mentioned：新竹市玻璃工藝博物館、新竹市文化局
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Kenyan officials say Taiwanese passport holders will be denied entry; 外交部 says it has received no reports of such cases Published 2026-07-01 18:31 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The 11th 我們的海洋大會 Reported on June 17 June 14 June 16 Valid for at least 6 months Companies mentioned：肯亞外交部、肯亞媒體、肯亞時報、外交部、台灣代表團、我們的海洋大會、蒙巴薩、OOC 11、中央社、中國
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ASEAN Briefing, July 1, 2026 Published 2026-07-01 18:31 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The ocean economy currently contributes about 50% of 越南’s gross regional product (GRDP) Original 免稅的每月個人所得門檻，從130萬基普（約新台幣1847元）調高至250 萬基普 The resale price index for public housing fell 0.3% quarter on quarter in Q2 2026 The decline continued after a 0.1% drop in Q1 Private home prices rose 0.5% quarter on quarter in Q2 The increase was below the 0.9% recorded in the previous quarter Transaction volume also fell 10.2% from a year earlier The daily minimum wage will rise from 695 pesos to 780 pesos Companies mentioned：建屋發展局、市區重建局、日經亞洲報導、路透社、彭博報導、柬中時報、SK海力士、Arm、李在明
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Green camp candidate accused of illegally harvesting sea urchins; 澎湖縣黨部 to handle the matter under party rules Published 2026-07-01 18:27 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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6 people were found to have illegally harvested sea urchins A total of 154 horse dung sea urchins were seized Original 諭知交保3到6萬元 Punishable by up to 3 years in prison A fine of up to NT$150,000 may be imposed, either alone or in addition to another penalty Companies mentioned：民進黨、澎湖縣政府、澎湖地檢署、澎湖縣政府農漁局、岸巡第七總隊、白沙分局、澎湖區漁會、海委會海保署
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民進黨 proposes a shared platform for a better life in Taiwan, including higher wages, tax cuts, more benefits and lower burdens Published 2026-07-01 18:26 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Monthly salaries to exceed NT$30,000 Hourly wages to exceed NT$200 The tax exemption for each minor child will rise from NT$101,000 to NT$151,500 The parental leave allowance will also double from 30 days to 60 days The combined maximum for both parents will be 120 days Eligibility for flexible reduced work hours will be extended from children aged 0 to 3 to those aged up to 12 An annual subsidy of up to NT$6,000 for “home safety repairs for child-rearing” Companies mentioned：民進黨
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台糖 withdraws request to detain Wu Nai-ren; Ministry of Economic Affairs says it respects the company’s professional judgment Published 2026-07-01 18:24 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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After Taichung Detention Center received the release order on June 22 this year Companies mentioned：台糖、經濟部
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Taiwan’s largest grape variety, Qingyu, unveiled; boasts a melon aroma and heat resistance Published 2026-07-01 18:24 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Taiwan has about 2,200 hectares of grape cultivation Annual production is about 60,000 metric tons Accounts for about 95% of the total cultivated area Average weight reaches 12.7 grams per berry Each berry weighs about 3 grams more than Kyoho grapes Sugar content ranges from 15.1 to 21.6 degrees Companies mentioned：農業試驗所、佳禾農園
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元大高股息 estimated to go ex-dividend at NT$1.35 on 7/21, its highest payout since quarterly distributions began Published 2026-07-01 18:21 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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An estimated cash dividend of NT$1.35 per beneficial unit Annualized yield of 10.2% Assets currently total approximately 718.4 billion yuan The latest beneficiary count is approximately 1.5732 million Companies mentioned：元大高股息、元大投信、元大台灣50、國泰永續高股息
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Comparing it with Trump Accounts, Lai Ching-te says growth allowances for ages 0 to 18 will support every child Published 2026-07-01 18:17 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The government will make a one-time payment of US$1,000 into each account 民進黨 has nominated 19 county and city mayoral candidates Companies mentioned：民進黨、中央社
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Foul odor wafts from home in Qiaotou District, Kaohsiung; man living alone found dead on 1st floor Published 2026-07-01 18:14 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A 49-year-old man surnamed Wu Companies mentioned：高雄市政府警察局岡山分局、橋頭地檢署
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Original 六都6月買賣移轉量年月雙增 房仲：自住買盤回流 Published 2026-07-01 18:11 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A total of 18,306 buildings Up 11.3% month on month Up 1.2% year on year Taoyuan rose 35% month on month New Taipei rose 20% month on month Transfers in the first half of this year remained below 100,000 buildings A total of 97,438 buildings Down 2.8% year on year Companies mentioned：信義房屋、永慶房屋、中信房屋
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Blue camp accuses officials of taking credit for the Sanxia-Yingge Line opening; Su Chiao-hui says claims it was stalled are rumors Published 2026-07-01 18:10 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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New Taipei City’s budget increases by NT$37.4 billion annually Companies mentioned：國民黨、民進黨、新北市府、行政院
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Taiwan Futures Exchange: Contract values for gold products and non-financial, non-electronic futures to be reduced on July 6 Published 2026-07-01 18:10 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The value of each contract will be lowered to under NT$200,000 Current contract sizes for gold products and non-financial, non-electronic futures exceed NT$1 million Gold products will be adjusted based on open positions after the night session closes at 5 a.m. on July 4 As non-financial, non-electronic futures do not trade in the night session, adjustments will be based on open positions after the daytime session closes on July 3 Companies mentioned：台湾期货交易所
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Kaohsiung launches hepatitis prevention month with free screening and a draw for gift vouchers worth up to NT$2,000 Published 2026-07-01 18:09 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Gift vouchers worth up to NT$2,000 20 NT$500 gift vouchers 70 prize slots Companies mentioned：高雄市衛生局、衛生福利部國民健康署
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Rift deepens between Japan’s ruling and opposition parties; House speaker makes rare move to convene party leaders for mediation Published 2026-07-01 18:09 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Representatives of the 7 ruling and opposition parties Representatives of 5 opposition parties Japan’s Diet is set to adjourn in about two weeks Companies mentioned：每日新聞、讀賣新聞、日本電視台（Nippon TV）、自民黨、日本維新會、國民民主黨
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After arguing, junior high school student in Changhua goes to sleep under a quilt; family mistakenly reports the child missing Published 2026-07-01 18:08 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned：彰化縣警察局、和美分局、和美派出所
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Scrap metal scattered on National Freeway 1 between Zhubei and Hukou punctures tires; police receive 27 reports Published 2026-07-01 18:07 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Police have so far received 27 public reports The driver may be fined NT$3,000 to NT$18,000 Companies mentioned：國道公路警察局、高速公路局
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From 翁豐堉 to 許書誠 and 洪嘉恩, 36 years of efforts have helped spur baseball in Kinmen Published 2026-07-01 18:06 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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They waited 36 years for this moment There were 16 little league teams at the sport’s peak in the 1970s Now only 2 little league teams remain Take 許書誠, who stands 186 centimeters tall, for example Companies mentioned：三商虎隊、中信兄弟、味全龍隊
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Original 領略蓬萊米百年發展軌跡 斗南鎮農會設特展 Published 2026-07-01 18:05 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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This year marks 100 years of Ponlai rice development in Taiwan A limited 27 servings of rice are available for free tasting Companies mentioned：斗南鎮農會、台灣大米缸永續關懷協會
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5443 companies benefit from trade finance interest rate reductions, saving a total of NT$3.9 billion Published 2026-07-01 18:03 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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5443 companies benefit Interest savings totaled NT$3.929 billion 9058 applications received Cumulative financing reached NT$586.331 billion Small and medium-sized enterprises accounted for approximately 88% of the amount received Wholesale trade (23.2%) Metal products manufacturing (18.42%) Machinery and equipment manufacturing (10.43%) Plastic products manufacturing (6.38%) Basic metals manufacturing (5.51%) Assisted 782 companies The number of reductions and exemptions reached 13,301 The total amount of reductions and exemptions reached NT$121 million Companies mentioned：輸出入銀行、財政部
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Norway advances to the round of 16 as fans celebrate through the night; Haaland scores 60 goals to set fastest record Published 2026-07-01 18:02 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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挪威國家足球隊 beat 象牙海岸 2-1 in Dallas, United States Norwegians return to the knockout stage after 28 years The hero who scored Norway’s first goal in the match was the 21-year-old rising star Nusa Companies mentioned：挪威國家足球隊、象牙海岸、奧斯陸大學、TV2、BBC、NRK、巴西隊、挪威王室
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中國 rejects 巴拉圭’s request for economic and trade ties, urges it to follow the trend Published 2026-07-01 18:01 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned：中國、巴拉圭、台灣、南方共同市場、日本
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AI and net zero／AUO establishes innovation research institute and reshuffles senior management to deepen AI transformation Published 2026-07-01 17:58 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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30 years of accumulated technical research, development and manufacturing expertise in the display field Original 達擎董事長暨總經理吳宜芳2025年5月就任 Companies mentioned：友達光電、友達智慧移動、達擎
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Three years after the new Crime Victim Rights Protection Act took effect, paralyzed veteran rebuilds confidence in life Published 2026-07-01 17:57 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The new Crime Victim Rights Protection Act has been in effect for 3 years Companies mentioned：犯保協會、台灣高檢署、法務部
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Summer blood shortage: Lai Ching-te urges public to roll up their sleeves and donate Published 2026-07-01 17:56 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Blood supplies across Taiwan have fallen below safe levels Companies mentioned：民進黨
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劉若英 returns to 高雄巨蛋 on 9/13; 洪佩瑜 embarks on tour of northern, central and southern Taiwan Published 2026-07-01 17:55 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The tour has already visited 53 cities She announced today that she will return to 高雄巨蛋 on September 12 with version 4.0 A 5-meter-tall giant bear Companies mentioned：劉若英、洪佩瑜、高雄巨蛋、Legacy Taichung、Legacy TERA、LIVE WAREHOUSE、蔡依林
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Registration opens for the 2026 43rd Tsengwen Reservoir Marathon; event set for 12/13 Published 2026-07-01 17:55 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The 43rd Tsengwen Reservoir Marathon December 13 Full marathon (42.195 kilometers) Challenge race (21.3 kilometers) Road race (12 kilometers) Health and leisure race (3 kilometers) Founded in 1983 Companies mentioned：台南市政府、水利署、南區水資源分署
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Environmental groups fear habitat loss for white dolphins; 台中港務公司 says assessment is under review Published 2026-07-01 17:54 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Taiwan white dolphin important wildlife habitat covers approximately 76,300 hectares The outer breakwater area in the outer harbor expansion plan accounts for approximately 0.7% of the overall important habitat Companies mentioned：台中港務公司、台灣媽祖魚保育聯盟、台灣蠻野心足生態協會、荒野保護協會、海洋委員會、交通部航港局、台灣港務股份有限公司、中央環境部
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NCC: Hidden-number voice alerts to be introduced for mobile and landline calls to curb fraud Published 2026-07-01 17:54 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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At last year’s July peak, there were 93 cases in 1 week Original 今年5月、6月已持續降低至個位數字 Companies mentioned：國家通訊傳播委員會、NCC、中央社、中華電信、遠傳電信、台灣大哥大、內政部警政署
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桃園仁愛之家 marks 50th anniversary; Chu Li-lun hopes to continue expanding comprehensive long-term care Published 2026-07-01 17:53 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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More than 100 home care attendants Assisting more than 500 families Companies mentioned：國民黨、桃園仁愛之家、銀光未來創新協會
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Foreign investors end 6-session selling streak with net purchases of NT$32.3 billion, buying heavily into active ETFs Published 2026-07-01 17:52 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Foreign investors and mainland Chinese investors (excluding foreign securities dealers) made net purchases of NT$32.375 billion The 3 major institutional investors made combined net purchases of NT$52.935 billion Taiwan stocks closed up 893.08 points Closing at 47018.99 points Trading value was approximately NT$1.3039 trillion 台積電 surged NT$95 today Closed at the day’s high of NT$2,505 Companies mentioned：台積電、聯電、友達、第一金、彰銀、匯豐投信、輝達、黃仁勳
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Environmental groups question land reclamation project at 台中港, warning it could affect the habitat of white dolphins Published 2026-07-01 17:51 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The population currently numbers fewer than 50 Companies mentioned：台灣媽祖魚保育聯盟、台灣蠻野心足生態協會、荒野保護協會、台灣港務公司、台中市政府、台中港、台電、中油、環境部
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Emergency contraceptive pills to be monitored; 食藥署 weighs dual-track system of prescriptions and instructions Published 2026-07-01 17:49 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned：衛福部、食藥署
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