TSMC is committing over $200 billion to advanced semiconductor manufacturing in the U.S., driven by President Trump's pressure and tariff threats. This expansion, while boosting market cap, is increasing production costs and diluting gross margins, despite strong demand from the AI boom.
Wistron Corporation opened its first U.S. facility in Fort Worth, Texas, to build AI servers for Nvidia, including the GB300 Grace Blackwell Ultra Superchip, causing Wistron's shares to jump 9.7%.
An analysis in the Pacific Journal recommends Beijing strengthen inter-agency coordination and build credible deterrence to protect its maritime rights along the first island chain, which spans from the Kuril Islands to Borneo, including Japan, Taiwan, and the Philippines.
Taiwan reported 4,766 new COVID-19 cases and five deaths last week, reaching epidemic levels, with a 66.5% increase from the prior week. Health officials emphasize vaccination against severe symptoms and deaths, noting the prevalence of NB.1.8.1 and upcoming KP.2 variant vaccines.
Taiwan's legislature approved an amendment to the Telecommunications Management Act, exempting satellite operators from foreign ownership caps and local chair requirements. This move is seen as removing a major obstacle for Starlink to operate in Taiwan, enhancing the island's wartime communication capabilities.
广西壮族自治区中国科学院广西植物研究所联合越南国家自然博物馆等机构，在越南北部喀斯特植物科考期间，发现苦苣苔科漏斗苣苔属新物种“黄花漏斗苣苔”，其研究成果已发表在《Taiwania》期刊上。
Papua New Guinea has closed Taiwan's economic office, a move swiftly welcomed by China as adherence to the one-China principle. Taiwan criticized the decision, stating it was not consulted and is reviewing bilateral economic ties, including LNG imports, while negotiating to keep its office open.
Taiwan will temporarily suspend mobile internet in 14 regions next month for Urban Resilience Exercises, simulating network disruptions during nationwide air raid drills, Defense Minister Wellington Koo announced. Concurrently, Koo stated that the delivery timetable for Taiwan's first indigenous submarine, Hai Kun, remains unset as it undergoes sea trials.
台灣上月偵測到中國海警和研究船活動顯著增加，共55艘次，較5月增長83%。台北計劃舉行演習，模擬中國在其太平洋沿岸的升級行動，以應對可能切斷台灣盟友供應線的戰時風險。
台灣環境部與南山人壽合作，推出首個針對熱傷害的微型住院保險，台南近3.2萬戶中低收入戶將享一年免保費試辦計畫。此舉是「酷時代氣候關懷行動」一部分，旨在保護弱勢族群免受熱傷害威脅。
A Hong Kong court sentenced Chan Ho-hin, a 23-year-old man with an intellectual disability, to two years and four months in prison for inciting subversion by publishing pro-Taiwan and anti-CCP messages and attempting to disseminate leaflets.
TSMC, the world's largest contract chipmaker, reported record quarterly profits and raised its revenue outlook, driven by robust demand for AI chips. The Taiwan-based company also announced an additional $100 billion investment to expand its advanced chip manufacturing capacity in the US.
TSMC announced June revenue surged 67.9% year-on-year to NT$398.27 billion, pushing first-half revenue to NT$2.4 trillion. Q2 revenue of NT$1.27 trillion surpassed analyst forecasts, driven by robust AI demand and global manufacturing expansion.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has re-entered the top 10 most valuable companies globally, driven by the artificial intelligence (AI) boom. Its stock rallied, pushing market capitalization to a record high, surpassing Broadcom, with analysts expecting further growth.
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Central Union Oil Corporation's soybean salad oil was found to contain excessive benzo[a]pyrene by Namchow Group, leading to a recall. The contamination, affecting 28,992 tonnes, was reported late to regulators, and the government also delayed its public announcement.
台湾为增强网络安全，拟修改电信管理法，允许星链等卫星互联网服务提供商进入市场，尽管埃隆·马斯克的中国观点引发安全担忧。
巴布亚新几内亚突然关闭台北代表处，台外交部长林佳龙表示将评估与PNG的经济关系，包括年度12万吨LNG采购。美方对此表示深切关心，指此举是北京的恐吓行动。
Taiwans Wirtschaft wächst rasant, übertrifft China und profitiert stark vom KI- und Chip-Boom. Deutsche Unternehmen wie Zeiss und Illies nutzen die Marktdynamik für lukrative Geschäfte, indem sie sich an die hohen Anforderungen und das schnelle Tempo anpassen.
民進黨表示，自2024年初至週三，已接獲385起台灣人在中國失聯或遭拘留的通報，並呼籲民眾避免非必要旅行。該黨批評北京當局以國安為名，對台灣人進行監控、盤問與情報蒐集，將交流視為政治陷阱。
台灣五名高中生在第56屆國際物理奧林匹亞競賽中均獲得金牌，與中國、印度等國並列第一，展現台灣高中生的物理學術實力。
總統賴清德在北美洲台灣教授協會年會上表示，台灣應發揮科技優勢，領導全球科技創新，並將台灣打造成「智慧國家」。政府目標是到2040年培訓50萬AI專業人才，並協助百萬中小企業導入智慧科技。
日本團體WEST.成員中間淳太在台北舉辦個人見面會，原訂一日兩場，因颱風取消午場。晚場他仍以中文與粉絲熱情互動，分享生活點滴與對台灣美食的喜愛，並透露成員間趣事，最後感性承諾將帶WEST.再來台開唱。
Honda Taiwan 在 2026 國際重型機車展中展出 Monkey 125、MSX GROM 及 Super Cub C125 三款 125c.c. Fun Bike，主打玩樂騎乘精神，並提供經典復古與現代化規格，售價自 12.8 萬至 16 萬元不等。
Analysts suggest China may favor a "gray zone" strategy against Taiwan, using economic pressure, cyber warfare, and information operations to isolate the island rather than a direct amphibious invasion. This approach could involve blockades, disrupting supply chains, and targeting digital infrastructure.
