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Kidambi Srikanth ends runner-up at US Open Super 300 badminton tournament

India's Kidambi Srikanth secured a runner-up finish at the US Open Super 300 badminton tournament, losing a hard-fought final to Chinese Taipei's Su Li-yang. Despite a strong comeback in the second game, Srikanth couldn't overcome the pace and intensity of his younger opponent, ultimately falling in three games. This marks…

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Badminton: Srikanth ends runner-up at US Open

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Asia's vendors grapple with rising costs of ever-present plastics

Rising plastic costs: Asian food vendors are struggling with soaring plastic costs, a direct consequence of the Middle East energy crisis. Despite a US-Iran deal, supply chain disruptions persist, particularly concerning the Strait of Hormuz. Vendors in Taipei and Bangkok report significant price hikes for essential items like bags and…

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China angered, Taiwan cheered by Western allies' alarm over Chinese Coast Guard activities

International concern is mounting over China's assertive maritime actions near Taiwan. The US, Britain, France, and Germany have voiced alarm, while Taiwan expresses gratitude for their support. Beijing claims these patrols are legitimate exercises, but Taipei and its allies view them as maritime expansionism threatening regional stability and international law.…

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Heavy rains from nearby Typhoon Mekkhala pound Taiwan, 200 to be evacuated on east coast

Typhoon Mekkhala's outer bands have unleashed heavy rains and localized flooding across Taipei and southern Taiwan. Authorities are evacuating over 200 residents in eastern Taiwan due to a rapidly filling barrier lake, a stark reminder of last year's deadly breach. While no casualties are reported yet, the island braces for…

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From GPU Dominance to Optical Scale-Up: DIGITIMES Decodes AI's Next Inflection Point

TAIPEI, June 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- DIGITIMES will host an exclusive webinar on June 30, 2026 (08:30 GMT+8) examining the two structural forces redefining AI computing infrastructure: the architectural shift from monolithic GPU silicon toward application-specific and edge deployments, and the industry's accelerating transition to optical interconnects as electrical bandwidth…

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China condemns new Taiwan intelligence tip website, vows ‘resolute countermeasures’

Beijing has reacted sharply to Taiwan's latest intelligence initiative designed for Chinese nationals, warning of 'strong counteractions' and charging Taipei with provoking further strains across the Strait. The website, introduced by Taiwan's National Security Bureau, is intended as a secure means of communication, reflecting increasing frustration among the Chinese populace…

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Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) Accelerates Global Leadership In AI Factories, Infrastructure At Europe's VivaTech

TAIPEI and PARIS, June 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) (TWSE:2317), the world's largest artificial intelligence server provider, accelerated its global leadership in AI factories and sovereign AI infrastructure by showcasing at VivaTech its end-to-end integration capabilities that also stand up the world's most state-of-the-art, rack-scale AI…

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Taiwan detects 6 Chinese naval vessels operating around its territory

Taiwan's defence ministry reported six Chinese navy vessels encircling the island early Wednesday, a day after a similar sighting. Taipei is bolstering its defences, planning to significantly expand its anti-ship missile stockpile by 2029. This comes as Taiwan's first domestically built submarine begins new sea trials, underscoring its commitment to…

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GEEKOM Launches Biggest Summer Sale of 2026 with Storewide Discounts and Prices Lower Than Prime Day

TAIPEI, June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- GEEKOM is set to launch its biggest Summer Sale of 2026 on June 15, bringing storewide discounts to its lineup of mini PCs. Every product will be available with at least 15% off, while selected models will receive discounts of 20%, 25%, or more.…

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Taiwan launches website for disgruntled Chinese nationals to post 'information'

TAIPEI - Taiwan's government launched a website on ‌Sunday to encourage Chinese nationals to report intelligence tips, saying it was offering a secure channel to what it says is an increasing number of people who are fed up with the system and want change.

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GIGABYTE Celebrates 40 Years of Milestone at COMPUTEX 2026 with Award-Winning AI, Gaming, and Design Showcases

TAIPEI, June 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- GIGABYTE, the world's leading computer brand, concluded COMPUTEX 2026 with multiple products recognized by international media and industry organizations. Presented under the 40th Anniversary theme ENTER INFINITY, the showcase highlighted advancements across AI, gaming, product design, and user experiences, earning numerous Best of COMPUTEX…

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Cathay Financial Holdings Leverages Open-Source Small Language Models to Identify Customer Intent

TAIPEI, June 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- To enhance operational efficiency and customer experience, Cathay Financial Holdings (Cathay FHC) continues to advance the application of generative AI in financial services through its generative AI technical framework, GAIA, and AI-as-a-Service (AIaaS) strategy. Building on last year's validation of large language models (LLMs)…

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GIGABYTE Announces AERO X16 Now Available, Bringing Next-Gen AI Performance to an Ultra-Thin Copilot+ PC

TAIPEI, June 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- GIGABYTE, the world's leading computer brand, announced the availability of the GIGABYTE AERO X16, an ultra-thin Copilot+ PC that combines mobility, AI performance, and creator-friendly features in a versatile design. Featuring WINDFORCE Infinity cooling and GIGABYTE's exclusive GiMATE AI agent, the AERO X16 ensures…

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QuettaFlow Technologies Strengthens Global Strategic Alliance with Lead Wealth and Showcases VasEdge at COMPUTEX Taipei 2026

SINGAPORE and TAIPEI, June 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- QuettaFlow Technologies Pte Ltd marked an important milestone at COMPUTEX Taipei 2026, strengthening its collaboration with Lead Wealth, as its Global Strategic Partner, while showcasing its flagship VasEdge on-premises immersion cooling solution to regional and international visitors.The collaboration reflects QuettaFlow's broader strategy…

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GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX™ 50 Series AI BOX Brings Desktop-Class Computing Power and Accessible AI Ecosystem to Ultrabook Laptops

TAIPEI, June 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- GIGABYTE, the world's leading computer brand, showcased the AORUS GeForce RTX™ 50 Series AI BOX powered by NVIDIA Blackwell architecture, delivering desktop-class performance for ultrabook laptops at COMPUTEX 2026. Designed to bring game-changing capabilities, the lineup includes the flagship AORUS GeForce RTX™ 5090 AI…

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Kavalan Hits 1,000 Gold Medal-Milestone: Unveils Most-Awarded Whisky

TAIPEI, June 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Kavalan Whisky's best kept secret is being uncovered as the Taiwanese distiller celebrates its 1,000th Gold Medal, two decades after the first drops of new make spirit were first distilled in Taiwan. Its "Most Awarded Expression", however, is probably one of its least showy:…

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KINGSTEEL and D3O Launch Strategic Development Partnership to Advance Next-Generation SCF and High-Performance Protection Applications

TAIPEI and LONDON, June 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- KINGSTEEL recently visited D3O, a global leader in advanced protection materials, where the two companies officially initiated a strategic development partnership focused on next-generation SCF applications and advanced manufacturing solutions. The collaboration brings together complementary expertise in material science and manufacturing technology…

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DapuStor Strengthens AI Infrastructure Ecosystem Collaboration at Computex 2026

TAIPEI, June 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- DapuStor, a leading provider of enterprise NVMe SSD solutions, concluded its participation at Computex 2026, highlighting its high-capacity, AI-optimized storage through joint demonstrations with ecosystem partners Advantech, Inventec and WD. Enterprise SSD Portfolio for AI InfrastructureAs AI workloads evolve, infrastructure requires storage balancing capacity,…

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HKC, ANTGAMER, KOORUI Make Strong Debut at COMPUTEX 2026 with World-First Display Innovations

TAIPEI, June 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HKC, ANTGAMER, and KOORUI have successfully concluded their presence at COMPUTEX 2026. Under the theme "Win Beyond the Frame," the three brands unveiled multiple world-first display products and advanced technologies, demonstrating the innovative strength of Chinese display brands on the global stage. HKC: Three…

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GIGABYTE Advances Motherboard Performance with AI-driven Technologies

TAIPEI, June 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- GIGABYTE, the world's leading computer brand, continues to advance motherboard innovation by pushing its performance to a new industry standard. From Ultra Durable™, performance-focused Super Overclocking technology to the latest AI-enhanced D5 Bionic Corsa and X3D Turbo Mode 2.0, GIGABYTE continues to transform engineering…

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GIGABYTE Advances Gaming Monitor Technologies with AI-optimized Visuals and Automatic OLED Protection

TAIPEI, June 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- GIGABYTE, the world's leading computer brand, continues to advance its gaming monitor technologies through AI-optimized visuals and intelligent OLED protection. As gaming displays evolve beyond traditional panel specifications, the AORUS ELITE Series introduces new AI-powered visual optimization and automatic OLED protection technologies, while further…

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Taipei Zoo welcomes a pair of red pandas from China, first in over a decade

A zoo in Taiwan's capital has received a pair of endangered red pandas from China

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Global Rise in Delayed Childbearing and Infertility Drives Demand for Cross-Border Fertility Care

TAIPEI, June 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Delayed marriage, postponed childbearing, and infertility continue to draw global attention as more individuals and couples seek reproductive care beyond their home countries. As the average age of parenthood rises, differences in regulations, treatment costs, and access across markets have made cross-border fertility care…

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Taishin Bank Selected as Demonstration Bank for One-Stop Banking Services for Foreigners, Enhancing Banking Accessibility for International Talent

TAIPEI, June 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Taishin International Bank (Taishin Bank) has been selected as one of the inaugural demonstration banks under the "One-Stop Banking Services for Foreigners - Model Initiative" launched by Talent Taiwan, the international talent recruitment and service center established by Taiwan's National Development Council. The bank…

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