Taiwan

An advanced-process laboratory jointly established by semiconductor equipment maker Skytech with TSMC has begun operations; it is a base for developing and testing new technologies, especially those related to thin-film deposition

Daan–Dajia River interconnection pipeline, Taiwan's new backup route for shifting water between two major supply systems, entered service; the 16,38-km pipeline links Shigang Dam in Taichung with Liyutan Reservoir in Miaoli adding 255.000 m3 tons daily

Rising memory chip prices have pushed Taiwanese industry players’ 6-months revenue beyond 2025 full-year totals; Analysts said prices are expected to continue rising in Q3 as supply remains tight, forecasting further growth for memory-related companies

Cybersecurity experts warned of possible early-stage influence operations ahead of Taiwan’s local elections later this year, identifying coordinated Facebook page activity and a large-scale wave of nearly identical posts spreading suspiciously

18 measures have been announced under plan “Taiwan Population Strategy 2.0: Family Support”; in all stages of childbirth, child-rearing and education, the fruits of Taiwan’s economic growth will be made into tangible support for citizens and families

To expand geothermal energy and new projects in Taitung County three measures have been introduced: clearer regulations, financial incentives, and a greater role for state-owned companies in leading development

Routine drug price surveys could be suspended for three years in an effort to strengthen the stability of Taiwan’s pharmaceutical supply; annual surveys consider demand and clinical necessity and set prices, ultimately influencing production

Lawmaker Lee Chen-hsiu was sworn in despite not having begun the process to renounce her Chinese nationality; the formality is required by Nationality Act, which bars individuals holding dual nationality from serving as elected representatives

Many school-aged children in Taiwan take jobs to assist their families, about 20% underpaid or working in unsafe conditions, World Vision Taiwan WVT reported; in underprivileged families 26% of children work while in school, 80% of them for economic help

Thunder Tiger, a major Taiwan’s manufacturer of radio-controlled aircraft and drones, has expanded into unmanned surface vessels and is seeking both domestic and overseas defense contracts