Ukraine conducted a major drone attack on Russia on the 6th, targeting military facilities including the Kronstadt naval base located off the coast of Saint Petersburg, ammunition depots, and oil storage facilities. The attack, originating from over 1,000 kilometers away, demonstrates Ukraine's extended-range unmanned aerial capabilities.
Iran fired multiple missiles at U.S. allies Bahrain and Kuwait in response to the U.S. military's downing of four Iranian drones over the Strait of Hormuz. The action triggered strong reactions from both countries and further escalated tensions in the Middle East region.
A research team from University of Toronto, Cambridge University, and other institutions published a preprint study on March 3rd, demonstrating how open-source large language models can be used to create self-replicating network worms. The research raises concerns about AI security risks and highlights potential threats from misuse of open-source models for malicious purposes.
A well-known hotpot chain "Dan Shui Gun" in Daya District, Taichung, ceased operations unexpectedly. Husband and wife owners surnamed Huang and Hong are suspected of defrauding approximately 5 billion yuan by promising high returns to investors. As victims formed self-help groups to pursue claims, the couple's substantial assets—now revealed—include over 20 properties registered under family members' names. The couple has reportedly fled to China.
Stronger-than-expected US May employment data has significantly reduced market expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts this year, triggering a selloff on Wall Street. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index fell over 10% on Friday, with Taiwan stock index futures closing down 3,006 points, marking the largest single-day point decline in history. Taiwan stocks face dual pressure from spot and futures markets on Monday.
Ukraine conducted a major drone attack on Russia on the 6th, targeting military facilities including the Kronstadt naval base located off the coast of Saint Petersburg, ammunition depots, and oil storage facilities. The attack, originating from over 1,000 kilometers away, demonstrates Ukraine's extended-range unmanned aerial capabilities.
The US military shot down two Iranian attack drones over the Strait of Hormuz that posed threats to maritime traffic in the region. This incident marks the latest military confrontation between the two sides and underscores escalating tensions in the Middle East. The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical global energy transportation corridor, with its security situation drawing international attention.
The US counterintelligence department has assessed that Israel poses the highest level of espionage threat to the United States. Recent reports reveal Israel has intensified eavesdropping operations on American officials to monitor President Trump's strategy and evolving positions in Iran negotiations. A senior US official stated that during Trump's second term, Israeli intelligence units' information gathering activities on American officials have become uncontrolled.
Iran fired multiple missiles at U.S. allies Bahrain and Kuwait in response to the U.S. military's downing of four Iranian drones over the Strait of Hormuz. The action triggered strong reactions from both countries and further escalated tensions in the Middle East region.
Kim Yo-jong, influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, stated that North Korea's nuclear program is non-negotiable. The statement was made ahead of Chinese leader Xi Jinping's visit, reflecting Pyongyang's firm stance on nuclear matters. As a key advisor to Kim Jong-un, Kim Yo-jong's remarks typically represent official North Korean policy positions.
The fragile ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran faces renewed strain. The US military shot down Iranian drones and attacked Iranian radar stations, while Iran targeted American military bases in Bahrain and Kuwait. Despite escalating tensions, President Trump signaled optimism, pledging to quickly resolve the US-Iran conflict. Both sides have engaged in attacks earlier this month.
US President Trump indicated he is considering a 14 billion dollar arms sale to Taiwan and suggested the possibility of direct contact with Taiwan President Lai Ching-te remains open. Despite China's public pressure against such engagement, Trump stated during a media interview aboard Air Force One that discussions with Taiwan's leadership have not been ruled out, reflecting flexibility in US policy toward Taiwan.
Taiwan's Executive Yuan has established an inter-agency task force to address suspected cross-border suppression activities by China, following an incident at a comedy club. The task force will coordinate rapid investigation and determine whether cases violate national security laws, anti-infiltration regulations, and intelligence work laws, with severe penalties for local collaborators.
The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) Director Ku Li-yen stated that Taiwan's Legislative Yuan's passage of a special defense budget is an important first step in strengthening Taiwan's defense capabilities. He expressed hope that Taiwan will continue investing in military deterrence and social resilience, particularly in emerging technologies such as unmanned systems. A forum was held in Taipei featuring experts from Taiwan, the US, Japan, and Ukraine discussing supply chain resilience.
The US and Iran exchanged military strikes on June 6th, with American forces attacking Iranian drones and radar stations while Iran launched missiles at US bases in the Persian Gulf. Iran's Supreme Leader's military advisor Rezaei stated that reaching an agreement depends on whether the US agrees to unfreeze 240 billion dollars of Iranian overseas assets, testing the fragile ceasefire agreement between the two nations.
A well-known hotpot chain "Dan Shui Gun" in Daya District, Taichung, ceased operations unexpectedly. Husband and wife owners surnamed Huang and Hong are suspected of defrauding approximately 5 billion yuan by promising high returns to investors. As victims formed self-help groups to pursue claims, the couple's substantial assets—now revealed—include over 20 properties registered under family members' names. The couple has reportedly fled to China.
Stronger-than-expected US May employment data has significantly reduced market expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts this year, triggering a selloff on Wall Street. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index fell over 10% on Friday, with Taiwan stock index futures closing down 3,006 points, marking the largest single-day point decline in history. Taiwan stocks face dual pressure from spot and futures markets on Monday.
A hot pot restaurant chain in Taichung's Daya District collapsed after owners surnamed Huang and Hong fled to China due to failed investments, affecting over 500 people. Victims' losses range from hundreds of thousands to tens of millions of New Taiwan Dollars. Some victims have filed fraud complaints and formed a self-help association. Forty-five victims who lost millions or more established a separate "high-amount victim group" for coordination.
Strong U.S. May non-farm payroll data sparked market concerns about increased Federal Reserve rate hike probability. Bitcoin briefly dropped below 60,000 USD, marking its lowest level since October 2024, while international gold prices fell approximately 3%, erasing all year-to-date gains. U.S. stock markets also experienced significant declines on May 5th.
The U.S. May employment report came in stronger than expected, raising inflation concerns. President Trump stated on the 5th that while he hopes for interest rate cuts, the final decision rests with new Federal Reserve Chair Powell. Trump emphasized the strength of employment data.
The strong May US employment report paradoxically triggered a market selloff across stocks, bonds, Bitcoin, and gold. Analysts note that market sentiment has shifted from risk-on to risk-off positioning, as investors reassess economic outlook and potential policy implications from robust job growth.
The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index fell 10.3% on the 5th, marking its largest single-day decline since March 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. The sharp drop in semiconductor stocks reflects multiple market factors including industry fundamentals, economic outlook concerns, and supply chain adjustments, indicating investor caution toward the technology sector's prospects.
SpaceX is preparing for an initial public offering on the Nasdaq exchange. Foreign media discovered that SpaceX's official website and prospectus documents are inaccessible in mainland China and Hong Kong, with underwriters prohibiting investors from these regions from participating in the subscription. Market analysts attribute this to SpaceX's status as a defense contractor and restrictions under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
According to the Financial Times, Meta is considering a capital raise of several billion dollars to fund its ambitious artificial intelligence initiatives. This move follows Alphabet's record-breaking $85 billion stock sale last week. The fundraising aims to secure additional funding channels for Meta's large-scale AI projects and development efforts.
The World Trade Organization stated on the 5th that while global merchandise trade demonstrated resilience in the first half of 2026 despite Middle East conflicts, signs indicate growth may begin to decelerate. Although trade remains stable currently, the WTO cautioned that future growth momentum could weaken, requiring close monitoring of geopolitical risks' continued impact on global commerce.
Taiwan's Small and Medium Enterprise Administration (SMESA) organized an event inviting major Japanese and South Korean corporations to conduct reverse pitches with Taiwanese startups. The initiative aims to help Taiwan's startups access international markets by facilitating connections with global enterprises and supply chains, beyond just securing funding. Taiwan's deep technology startups emerged as the primary focus for potential partnerships.
The Jane Goodall Institute has partnered with Amazon Web Services to digitize over 500,000 pages of handwritten notes, images, and audio recordings of chimpanzee research using artificial intelligence. The project aims to preserve research data spanning five generations of chimpanzee studies and make these valuable scientific records accessible to more research institutions, advancing primatology research globally.
Major PC brands including ASUS, Gigabyte, and MSI are showcasing edge computing and AI agent applications at COMPUTEX 2026. ASUS unveiled a personalized AI agent platform, while Gigabyte partnered with three major medical centers to demonstrate smart healthcare solutions. Both companies expect product rollout from this year through next year to deliver positive financial impact. Manufacturers are actively pursuing opportunities in physical AI and agentic AI domains, targeting smart healthcare and other applications.
Broadcom CEO Hock Tan stated he does not concern himself with stock price fluctuations while emphasizing technology leadership at a San Francisco tech conference. The company reported Q2 net revenue exceeding $22 billion, up 48% year-over-year, with AI semiconductor revenue surging nearly 80%. However, Q3 AI semiconductor revenue guidance of $16 billion fell slightly below analyst expectations exceeding $17 billion, triggering market adjustment.
University of Cambridge announced the first use of artificial intelligence to design a vaccine, completing Phase 1 human trials. The research aims to develop a universal vaccine effective against the entire coronavirus family. This breakthrough combines AI technology with immunology, marking significant progress toward a vaccine capable of protecting against multiple coronavirus variants.
At Taipei Computex, the AI server sector's attention has shifted from GPUs to CPUs. Previously supporting components, processors are now critical infrastructure as AI computing demands evolve. Industry analysts project this transition will generate hundreds of billions in market opportunities while facing supply shortages and capacity challenges.
According to SEC filings, Google has agreed to lease data center computing capacity from SpaceX from October 2024 through June 2029, paying 920 million dollars monthly for a total exceeding 30 billion dollars. The agreement includes computing power from at least 110,000 Nvidia chips. This represents SpaceX's second major commercial deal following its May agreement with Anthropic.
NVIDIA unveiled the Isaac GR00T reference humanoid robot at GTC Taipei, utilizing Unitree's H2 Plus platform. The collaboration sparked debate on Chinese social media, with some users expressing concerns that Unitree may transfer critical technology and data to the United States, raising potential national security risks.
A research team from University of Toronto, Cambridge University, and other institutions published a preprint study on March 3rd, demonstrating how open-source large language models can be used to create self-replicating network worms. The research raises concerns about AI security risks and highlights potential threats from misuse of open-source models for malicious purposes.
Following last year's flooding in Guangfu, 500,000 Taiwanese volunteers participated in relief efforts. The Shovel Superman Museum, initiated by Rotary International, opened yesterday at the Hualien Sugar Factory. The museum has collected 2,300 photographs and relief items including tickets, clothing, and rain boots, documenting the heartwarming stories of community solidarity and mutual aid during the disaster.
Ukraine conducted a major drone attack on Russia on the 6th, targeting military facilities including the Kronstadt naval base located off the coast of Saint Petersburg, ammunition depots, and oil storage facilities. The attack, originating from over 1,000 kilometers away, demonstrates Ukraine's extended-range unmanned aerial capabilities.
Iran fired multiple missiles at U.S. allies Bahrain and Kuwait in response to the U.S. military's downing of four Iranian drones over the Strait of Hormuz. The action triggered strong reactions from both countries and further escalated tensions in the Middle East region.
A research team from University of Toronto, Cambridge University, and other institutions published a preprint study on March 3rd, demonstrating how open-source large language models can be used to create self-replicating network worms. The research raises concerns about AI security risks and highlights potential threats from misuse of open-source models for malicious purposes.
Ukrainian drones have launched an attack on St Petersburg, Russia's second-largest city, which Moscow describes as unprecedented. Residents were urged to remain indoors for the first time since the war began, marking a significant escalation of the conflict reaching major Russian urban centers.
A well-known hotpot chain "Dan Shui Gun" in Daya District, Taichung, ceased operations unexpectedly. Husband and wife owners surnamed Huang and Hong are suspected of defrauding approximately 5 billion yuan by promising high returns to investors. As victims formed self-help groups to pursue claims, the couple's substantial assets—now revealed—include over 20 properties registered under family members' names. The couple has reportedly fled to China.
Stronger-than-expected US May employment data has significantly reduced market expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts this year, triggering a selloff on Wall Street. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index fell over 10% on Friday, with Taiwan stock index futures closing down 3,006 points, marking the largest single-day point decline in history. Taiwan stocks face dual pressure from spot and futures markets on Monday.
The fragile ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran faces renewed strain. The US military shot down Iranian drones and attacked Iranian radar stations, while Iran targeted American military bases in Bahrain and Kuwait. Despite escalating tensions, President Trump signaled optimism, pledging to quickly resolve the US-Iran conflict. Both sides have engaged in attacks earlier this month.
US President Trump indicated he is considering a 14 billion dollar arms sale to Taiwan and suggested the possibility of direct contact with Taiwan President Lai Ching-te remains open. Despite China's public pressure against such engagement, Trump stated during a media interview aboard Air Force One that discussions with Taiwan's leadership have not been ruled out, reflecting flexibility in US policy toward Taiwan.
The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index fell 10.3% on the 5th, marking its largest single-day decline since March 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. The sharp drop in semiconductor stocks reflects multiple market factors including industry fundamentals, economic outlook concerns, and supply chain adjustments, indicating investor caution toward the technology sector's prospects.
SpaceX is preparing for an initial public offering on the Nasdaq exchange. Foreign media discovered that SpaceX's official website and prospectus documents are inaccessible in mainland China and Hong Kong, with underwriters prohibiting investors from these regions from participating in the subscription. Market analysts attribute this to SpaceX's status as a defense contractor and restrictions under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
The US and Iran exchanged military strikes on June 6th, with American forces attacking Iranian drones and radar stations while Iran launched missiles at US bases in the Persian Gulf. Iran's Supreme Leader's military advisor Rezaei stated that reaching an agreement depends on whether the US agrees to unfreeze 240 billion dollars of Iranian overseas assets, testing the fragile ceasefire agreement between the two nations.
According to SEC filings, Google has agreed to lease data center computing capacity from SpaceX from October 2024 through June 2029, paying 920 million dollars monthly for a total exceeding 30 billion dollars. The agreement includes computing power from at least 110,000 Nvidia chips. This represents SpaceX's second major commercial deal following its May agreement with Anthropic.
The US military shot down two Iranian attack drones over the Strait of Hormuz that posed threats to maritime traffic in the region. This incident marks the latest military confrontation between the two sides and underscores escalating tensions in the Middle East. The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical global energy transportation corridor, with its security situation drawing international attention.
The US counterintelligence department has assessed that Israel poses the highest level of espionage threat to the United States. Recent reports reveal Israel has intensified eavesdropping operations on American officials to monitor President Trump's strategy and evolving positions in Iran negotiations. A senior US official stated that during Trump's second term, Israeli intelligence units' information gathering activities on American officials have become uncontrolled.
Kim Yo-jong, influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, stated that North Korea's nuclear program is non-negotiable. The statement was made ahead of Chinese leader Xi Jinping's visit, reflecting Pyongyang's firm stance on nuclear matters. As a key advisor to Kim Jong-un, Kim Yo-jong's remarks typically represent official North Korean policy positions.