Japanese corporate press releases in an AI-readable format
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Mindanao, Philippines, raising the death toll to 41. Medical workers set up tents to treat the injured and assisted in a childbirth. Search operations continue but ar…
Kofuku Shoji G.K. has launched the 'UNO Pocket Power Bank' series by the US-based brand MICRODIA in Japan, featuring integrated USB-C and Lightning cables. The series offers diverse models, including …
Harman International announced that it will release the PartyBox Encore 2 Plus, a party speaker bundled with two wireless microphones, on June 18, 2026. Featuring edge AI, it can remove vocals from mu…
Asanumagumi has announced its sponsorship of the film '4-Out: Play Ball Again,' starring Masaki Aiba, set for release on November 6, 2026. The company has supported the Japan Disability Baseball Feder…
Harman International announces the June 18, 2026, release of the JBL 'EasySing Mic Mini Duo,' a wireless microphone set featuring real-time vocal separation via edge AI. The system uses a dedicated NP…
The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on June 8th that this year's spring was the second hottest on record. Experts predict that a quarter of the FIFA World Cup mat…
Taiwan's Ministry of Agriculture has announced a draft amendment to allow agricultural workers who are also enrolled in labor or national pension insurance to contribute to the farmers' retirement fun…
The Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) postponed two regular-season games scheduled for June 9 due to rain. The games were rescheduled for June 25 and 26 at their original venues. The Wei Chu…
The National Palace Museum will host a free flute concert on Dragon Boat Festival (June 19) and feature special exhibitions on Chu Ci culture to commemorate poet Qu Yuan.
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel stated that the US is considering three scenarios to pressure Cuba: inciting social unrest, controlling the economy, or launching military action.
Chiayi County Government is considering expanding its free nutritious lunch program, set to start in September 2025, to include students from private Xie Tong Middle School and Chiayi Science Park Exp…
The Japanese national soccer team has arrived in the United States to prepare for the 2026 World Cup. Captain Wataru Endo is racing against time to recover from a foot injury in time for the opening m…
A power outage occurred on the National Taiwan University (NTU) campus during final exam week due to a high-voltage equipment failure. The university activated emergency response and restored power in…
Taiwan's Central Weather Administration issued a heavy rain warning for 11 counties. Due to a stationary front and southwest winds, Kaohsiung City and Pingtung County are on alert for extremely heavy …
Foxconn (Hon Hai Precision Industry) has entered into a strategic partnership with investment firm Brookfield to jointly invest in and develop renewable energy projects in Vietnam. The companies plan …
Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) has banned central and local government officials from attending the China-hosted Strait Forum. MAC Minister Chiu Chui-cheng stated the forum is a united front …
A couple running a grocery store died in an explosion early morning on Gaocui Road, Hsinchu City. The Hsinchu District Prosecutors Office is investigating the cause.
Hsu Chun-ying, chairperson of the Taiwan New Immigrant Development Association, was indicted for violating the Anti-Infiltration Law and other charges. The court concluded arguments today, set the ver…
Driven by a rebound in U.S. tech stocks, the Taiwan stock market staged a strong rally on the 9th, led by large-cap, optical, and passive component stocks. The market closed up 1201.66 points, or 2.76…
A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows President Trump's approval rating hovering near his political low, with 35% approving of his performance. A majority (59%) of Americans expect gasoline prices to worsen over…
Taiwan's stock market closed sharply higher on June 9, gaining 1,201.66 points to close at 44,704.44. June TAIEX futures also rose 1,582 points to close at 44,665.
A DPP Taipei City councilor criticized the Taipei City Government for using the Average Land Rights Fund, intended for housing justice, to finance a pedestrian sunshade project. Mayor Chiang Wan-an de…
The Workforce Development Agency's Central Changhua-Nantou Branch announced that registration for senior-specific vocational training classes has begun, aimed at helping unemployed individuals aged 65…
Taiwanese experts and scholars urged the Ministry of National Defense to avoid downgrading specifications in future army communication equipment procurement, advocating for frequency-hopping technolog…
ELTA Technology announced it has obtained the exclusive broadcast agency rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Taiwan. Starting June 12, it will broadcast all 104 matches live via ELTA.tv and other pl…
H&E Technology has been selected for the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications' (MIAC) 'ICT Startup League' FY2026. The company will develop a platform that utilizes existing cameras and edg…
S Holdings announced that 'Energy Water Mist,' the flagship product of the South Korean skincare brand 'NEUTRINOS' sold exclusively through its TikTok livestream channel 'En Channel,' has surpassed 40…
Bungeishunju announced that the book 'Rifujin Shigotoron: A Book to Read When You Think "Screw This!!"' by Futa Sakai and Gunpy has surpassed 10,000 copies in cumulative circulation within two months …
The Taipei stock market surged 1,201.66 points on June 9, closing at 44,704.44 points. June electronics futures closed at 2,890.95 points, and June financial futures closed at 3,019.8 points, with a c…
The Taiwan women's volleyball team defeated Uzbekistan 3-0 in the third preliminary match of the 2026 Asian Women's Volleyball Cup, securing their third consecutive victory and a strong chance to adva…
The Japanese government aims to replace 10% of its aviation fuel with Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) by the end of 2030 and has launched a public-private partnership called "Fry to Fly." The plan inv…
The Taipei stock market opened high and surged today, with the benchmark index closing up 1201.66 points, or 2.76%, at 44,704.44. The total transaction value reached a massive NT$1.15193 trillion. Fin…
Taiwan's stock market staged a strong rebound on Monday, driven by a recovery in US tech stocks. The Taiex index surged 1,201.66 points to close at 44,704.44, led by heavyweight electronics stocks. TS…
Minister without Portfolio Chi Lien-cheng, representing Premier Cho Jung-tai, visited Chen Kuo-ming, a police station chief injured by a drug-impaired driver in Changhua County. Chi announced the esta…
Two bipartisan US senators sent a letter to the Trump administration, urging stricter regulations on semiconductor foundries like TSMC to prevent Chinese companies from acquiring advanced AI chips thr…
During her visit to Palau on June 9th, Taiwan's Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim visited the National Aquaculture Center and emphasized deepening cooperation in aquaculture. The Taiwan Technical Mission w…
A severe storm struck Wellington, New Zealand's capital, generating 11-meter-high waves. Hundreds of coastal residents were evacuated, and multiple flights were canceled at the airport.
An international forum hosted by the Abe Shinzo Research Center at Taiwan's National Chengchi University was held in Tokyo. Akie Abe, widow of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, stated that he…
Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that from July 1, 2025, the 'Conditional Online Passport Renewal' service will be expanded to include citizens whose passports have less than one year of…
Chiang Yi-chen, a Kuomintang (KMT) incumbent councilor representing the Tucheng, Shulin, Sanxia, and Yingge districts of New Taipei City, announced on Facebook on June 9, 2025, that she will not run i…
The Trump administration is urging China to resume rare earth exports to Japan, fearing disruption to the global supply chain for Japanese high-tech products. China tightened export controls after Jap…
As governments worldwide struggle with declining birth rates, a new US study suggests that the proliferation of smartphones may be a significant contributing factor. Research published by the National…
To alleviate traffic congestion near the Taipei and Yuanshan interchanges, Taiwan's Freeway Bureau has launched the "Improvement Project for the Northbound Lanes of National Freeway No. 1 at Taipei an…
Three tech companies, Microip, Zangshi Technology, and Zhisheng Digital Technology, have moved into the PIER F warehouse (棧叁庫) in Kaohsiung's port area. Mayor Chen Chi-mai stated this indicates Kaohsi…
Taiwanese textile giants Lealea and Li Peng reported net losses for 2024, impacted by US tariffs and Chinese low-price dumping. However, Chairman Kuo Shao-yi expressed confidence in a 2025 recovery, c…
Victor Wembanyama scored 32 points to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a victory over the New York Knicks in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. He stated that the series is far from over and the hardest part is y…
On June 9, Taiwan's Army 10th Army Corps held a "heavy artillery" live-fire exercise at the mouth of the Dajia River in Taichung. The centerpiece was the Thunder 2000 Multiple Launch Rocket System, wh…
Japan and the Philippines are set to begin negotiations on their Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) boundaries, prompting China to conduct law enforcement operations in waters east of Taiwan. Taiwan's Mini…
The Penghu Fishermen's Association signed an MOU with the Penghu Maritime Vocational School to provide paid summer internship opportunities for low-income special education students.
A former community management committee chair in Taipei's Wenshan District was indicted by the Taipei District Prosecutors Office for coercion and other charges. After passing a forced eviction resolu…