New Taiwan Dollar Weakens 3.4 Cents to NT$31.665 at Midday
The New Taiwan dollar weakened against the US dollar, closing at NT$31.665 at midday on June 12, down 3.4 cents, with a trading volume of US$1.252 billion.
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Hong Jia-en Faces High-Intensity Test at Yushan Cup, Weighing Draft Entry
Kinmen County high school baseball ace Hong Jia-en felt a significant gap in skill after facing strong opponents at the Yushan Cup and is considering entering the CPBL draft. Head coach Huang Guowei s…
Acquired "Customer Harassment Countermeasure Promotion Company Certification"
Kansai Business Information Co., Ltd. (KBI) has obtained the "Customer Harassment Countermeasure Promotion Company Certification." This recognition acknowledges the company's efforts to create a safe …
Maruzen Junkudo Marunouchi Main Store Hosts "Rubiful Books" Fair for Children and Adults with Furigana
The Ruby Foundation, a general incorporated foundation aiming to create a "Rubiful" society where everyone can learn easily and multiculturalism thrives by appropriately increasing furigana (ruby) in …
Can Sound Change How Space is Used? Results from Library Pilot Study Released — 'Sound Design' is the Key to Balancing 'Concentration' and 'Vibrancy'
otonoha, in collaboration with Handa City, the Library Research Institute, and TOA Corporation, conducted a pilot study on sound environments at Handa City Library. By creating three zones (with sound…
Optima Solutions Launches Full-Scale 'Cybersecurity Consulting' Service Aligned with SCS Assessment Scheme
Optima Solutions has launched a hands-on cybersecurity consulting service designed to support SCS assessment compliance and build effective PDCA-based security structures.
Yamano-yu Sento and BenQ collaborate to offer a limited-time immersive sports viewing experience with 4K projectors
Yamano-yu, a super public bath in Mito, Ibaraki, is partnering with BenQ Japan to offer a special sports viewing area featuring the latest 4K smart home projector 'TK705i' from June 12 to August 11, 2…
[Tact Home Osaka Store] Moving to a Space Where You Can Imagine Real Life. Relocated and Reopened with an Attached Showroom
Tact Home Co., Ltd. has relocated its Osaka store to Tarumi-cho, Suita City, Osaka, and reopened with an attached showroom. The new store will exhibit actual exterior materials and the latest kitchen …
AVANCÉ's "Prunelle Liner" Wins 2nd Place in "Vividness Award" for Eyeliner Category at LIPS Best Cosmetics 2026 First Half Awards
AVANCÉ Co., Ltd. announces that its "Prunelle Liner" has won 2nd place in the "Vividness Award" for the Eyeliner category at the "LIPS Best Cosmetics 2026 First Half Awards" announced by the beauty pl…
Moving Beyond HIFU: New Professional Lift-Care Solution 'HIFace®' Launches Nationwide Workshops and Online Consultations
CBS Co., Ltd. announces the release of the professional RF beauty device 'HIFace®', proposing a new generation of low-irritation lift-care treatments for salons nationwide.
Kirin Supports Japan National Soccer Team as 'Japan as One': Second Message Ad Released
Kirin Holdings will release the second ad for its Japan national team support project on June 14, based on the cheers of 60,000 fans at the Kirin Challenge Cup on May 31.
'Sandwich-ban: Meeting the #1 Data Subject' Airing June 28 at 2 PM on TBS Network
The TBS network will air a special variety program, 'Sandwich-ban: Meeting the #1 Data Subject', hosted by Sandwichman, which explores the lives of individuals who hold data-backed 'No. 1' records, on…
FOOT HEALTH AWARDS 2026 Concludes with Great Success, Creating the Future of Foot Culture Beyond Medical Boundaries
The "FOOT HEALTH AWARDS 2026," a novel award ceremony themed "Supporting Life from the Feet," successfully concluded with a full house at the Honda Theatre, merging healthcare and entertainment. This …
Gel Coat Biomaterials Develops Innovative Technology for Long-Term Superhydrophilicity on Silicone Surfaces
Gel Coat Biomaterials has developed a novel surface modification technology, "Gel Coat™," capable of maintaining superhydrophilicity on silicone surfaces for extended periods. This technology, when co…
Awakening: Onigashima, a Predictive Deck-Building RPG, Launches Steam Store Page and Demo
Synchro Valley Inc. has launched the Steam store page and released a demo for their upcoming predictive deck-building RPG, 'Awakening: Onigashima,' under their 'SHINKURO GAMES' brand. The game allows …
[OSHMAN'S x BRIEFING] Collaboration Bag Collection "RUGGED LITE SERIES" Fusing BRIEFING's Functional Beauty with OSHMAN'S Lightness - Available in 5 Models and 3 Colors!
OSHMAN'S JAPAN, which operates urban sports specialty stores mainly in the Tokyo metropolitan area, will launch the "RUGGED LITE SERIES" custom bag collection based on popular BRIEFING models on June …
Talk Event "Panasonic Beauty OMOTESANDO meets Hitomi Kaji" to be Held on Saturday, July 11th, Featuring Hitomi Kaji, Known for Her "Kaji Body" and a Pioneer of the Gut Health Boom
Panasonic will hold a special talk event "Panasonic Beauty OMOTESANDO meets Hitomi Kaji" on July 11th, inviting Hitomi Kaji, a gut health planner and model. The event will feature Kaji discussing "Hab…
[New Release] Hagan Launches "PROSHIELD" Protective Glass for Mirrorless Cameras for Pro and Enthusiast Photographers
THE Kumi Inc. will launch "PROSHIELD," a protective glass for mirrorless camera displays, under its own brand "hagan" on June 26th. This premium model focuses on visibility, operability, and protectio…
"SPACE SOUVENIR," a Fictional Souvenir Shop in Space, is Born. Blending Space x Culture, the First Collection Full of Curiosity and Playfulness is Launched.
On June 12, 2026, RIDE Inc. launched the fashion and lifestyle brand "SPACE SOUVENIR," inspired by the concept of a fictional souvenir shop in space, along with its official online store. The brand ai…
Tanium Releases NEC Case Study
Tanium has released a case study detailing NEC's adoption of its platform. NEC successfully implemented Tanium Platform for centralized management of 260,000 global endpoints, rapid vulnerability asse…
LCA Expert Center Co., Ltd. Changes Company Name to SuMPO NEXT Corporation
LCA Expert Center Co., Ltd. has completed the registration procedures for a company name change on June 12, 2026, and has changed its company name to "SuMPO NEXT Corporation". This change aims to stre…
Addressing Rising Summer Electricity Costs: The Growing Focus on 'Heat-Shielding Sheer Curtains'
Just Curtain, operated by Intellex, is proposing heat-shielding sheer curtains as a countermeasure against rising summer electricity costs and extreme heat. They emphasize the importance of window ins…
Summer WoW Starts June 19, 2026, at Ario, Grand Tree Musashikosugi, Prime Tree Akaike, and Seven Park Amami!
Create Link Co., Ltd. will host the 'Summer WoW' campaign starting June 19, 2026, at its managed retail complexes. This year’s theme is 'Hiyari Mix' (Chill Mix).
[Takaishi City, Osaka] Noda Dental Clinic Supports Visits with Children by Staffing Childcare Providers in Kids' Space
Noda Dental Clinic in Takaishi City, Osaka, has launched a new service to fully support dental visits with children by establishing a kids' space staffed with experienced childcare providers. This ser…
Ito En Releases 180-Second 'It's Not a Record, It's History' Commercial Featuring Shohei Ohtani's Home Runs
Ito En announces the release of the 'O-i Ocha Shohei Ohtani Home Run Bottle' commemorating Shohei Ohtani's home runs from the 2025 season. A special 180-second commercial will be released on June 12 a…
World Bank: US-Iran War Impact Could Make Global Economic Growth Worst Since COVID-19
The World Bank (WB) warns in its latest forecast that the US-Israeli war against Iran is significantly depressing global economic growth prospects, potentially leading to the slowest growth since the …
Heavy Rain Advisory: Localized Heavy Rain in Areas South of Hsinchu, Yilan, and Hualien Mountain Regions
The Central Weather Administration issued a heavy rain advisory. Due to a frontal system, Kaohsiung City and Pingtung County may experience localized heavy rain or torrential rain, while areas south o…
Taiwan's Forestry Bureau Revitalizes Bamboo Industry as Key Green Strategic Resource for Net-Zero
Taiwan's Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency (Agency) is promoting the revitalization of the declining bamboo industry, positioning fast-growing, renewable bamboo as a key strategic resource for t…
Canada Coach Marsch Aims for Historic First World Cup Win on Home Soil
Canada head coach Jesse Marsch expressed his determination to lead the team to its first-ever World Cup victory ahead of the opening match against Bosnia and Herzegovina as a co-host. Star player Alph…
Taiwan Glass to Expand High-End Fiberglass Fabric Capacity; Chairman Lin Says Supply Shortage to Last Until End of 2027
Taiwan Glass (TGI) Chairman Lin Bo-feng announced an additional NT$2 billion investment to expand capacity for high-end Low DK and Low CTE fiberglass fabrics, driven by AI demand. He forecasts the sup…
Weather Disrupts Toronto World Cup Fan Festival on Eve of First Match
The FIFA Fan Festival in Toronto was cancelled due to lightning risk on the eve of Canada's first match in the 2026 World Cup, disappointing fans and raising questions about the host city's preparedne…
Civil Groups Issue 'Street Vision Report' with 5 Demands to Improve Pedestrian Rights
Multiple Taiwanese civil groups released a 'Street Vision Report' on June 12, presenting five demands including a 'Vision Zero' traffic ordinance, improved accessibility on sidewalks and arcades, and …
MOFA: Taiwan-Eswatini Ties Solid, Cooperation Continues
In response to reports that US economist Jeffrey Sachs advised Taiwan's ally Eswatini to establish diplomatic relations with China, Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Sachs' opinion is a…
Fubon Financial Shareholders Approve NT$4.25 Dividend, Chairman Tsai Says Highest in Financial Holding Industry
Fubon Financial Holding held its 2026 annual shareholders' meeting, approving a cash dividend of NT$4.25 per share, the highest in the financial holding industry. Chairman Daniel Tsai stated that last…
Control Yuan: Huatan Township Mayor Ku Sheng-min Impeached for Workplace Bullying and Corruption
The Control Yuan has impeached Ku Sheng-min, the mayor of Huatan Township in Changhua County, for workplace bullying (excessive disciplinary actions against sanitation workers, illegal dismissals) and…
Taipei Tenant Kills Sub-landlord, Sentenced to 19 Years Final
A 68-year-old tenant in Taipei's Wanhua District was sentenced to 19 years in prison for murdering his 78-year-old sub-landlord with scissors and a kitchen knife over a debt dispute. The Supreme Court…
Chiang Wan-an Calls for Rejection of Control Yuan Nominees; DPP Says 'Opposition for Opposition's Sake'
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an urged the legislature to reject President Lai Ching-te's nominees for the Control Yuan and to abolish the body through constitutional amendment. DPP caucus convener Tsai Chi…
China's Daily Crude Oil Imports Plunge by 3 Million Barrels, Helping to Curb Global Oil Prices
China's crude oil imports in May fell sharply to 7.8 million barrels per day, a decrease of 3 million barrels from normal levels. This 'disappearing oil' is attributed to reduced demand and the use of…
Fortune Electric: AIDC Transformer Orders Exceed NT$20 Billion
Fortune Electric's General Manager Hsu Yi-Te stated that overall order visibility extends to 2029, with current AI data center (AIDC) transformer orders exceeding NT$20 billion, and AIDC revenue is ex…
Tigerair Taiwan Flight Reports Cockpit Smoke, Makes Emergency Landing at New Chitose Airport
Tigerair Taiwan flight 234, en route from Taipei to Sapporo, reported smoke in the cockpit and made an emergency landing at New Chitose Airport in Hokkaido on the morning of June 12. No injuries have …
Yoon Suk Yeol Sentenced to 30 Years for Drone Operation to Justify Martial Law: Court Cites 'Private Purpose'
South Korea's former President Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to 30 years in prison for ordering a drone infiltration operation into Pyongyang to fabricate a justification for declaring emergency martial…
CWA Issues Heavy Rain Advisory: Kaohsiung, Pingtung, and Tainan on Alert
The Central Weather Administration (CWA) issued a heavy rain advisory on June 12, warning of localized heavy or torrential rain in Kaohsiung and Pingtung, and heavy rain in Tainan due to a frontal sys…
Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha Dies at 47; Revered for Legal Career and Public Service
Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati, the eldest daughter of King Maha Vajiralongkorn, passed away at 47. A prosecutor and diplomat, she founded the 'Inspire Project' for female inmates, which l…
Man Sentenced to 12 Years and 7 Months for Fatal Drug-Impaired Driving Crash
A man, Peng Bochao, drove after consuming multiple drugs (including etomidate 'zombie' vape pens) and caused a head-on collision in Hsinchu City, resulting in 1 death and 4 injuries. The Supreme Court…
Taiwan Steel Industry Association: Hasty Air Pollution Act Amendment Could Disrupt Industrial Operations
The Taiwan Steel & Iron Industries Association warned that a hastily passed amendment to the Air Pollution Control Act could lead to central-local authority conflicts, fragmented energy policy, and po…
Taishin Shin Kong FHC Hints at Running a Professional Baseball Team? Chairman Wu Dongliang Speaks Out for the First Time: 'A Medium-to-Long-Term Plan'
Taishin Shin Kong Financial Holding Co. Chairman Wu Dongliang stated at the shareholders' meeting that the company is internally discussing the possibility of operating a professional baseball team, b…
81-Year-Old Man Suffers Acute Kidney Failure After Two Days Without Water; Doctor Warns of Fatal Arrhythmia Risk
An 81-year-old man in Taichung was hospitalized with acute kidney failure and hyperkalemia after not eating or drinking for two days. He recovered after treatment. Doctors urge attention to elderly di…
Enjoying Lychee in Air Conditioning This Summer? Doctor Warns of Nosebleed Risk
Traditional Chinese medicine practitioner Lai Rui-hsin warns that large temperature differences between indoor and outdoor environments, combined with excessive consumption of warming fruits like lych…
President Lai Nominates Control Yuan Members; KMT Says Will Strictly Review
President Lai Ching-te has nominated members for the Control Yuan. KMT caucus leader Fu Kun-chi stated they will strictly review the nominations according to the law. Some KMT legislators and Taipei M…
Taiwan Stocks See Second-Largest Intraday Gain; Union Securities Reports System Glitch
As Taiwan's stock market posted its second-largest intraday gain in history, Union Securities experienced a system anomaly, forcing investors to use alternative order methods.