The Tai-Ex opened up 179-points this morning from yesterday's close, at
43,815 on turnover of $16.3-billion N-T.

The Central Weather Administration says data shows temperatures at the Taipei
weather station hit 38.3-degrees on Wednesday afternoon - marking the hottest
May temperature ever recorded by the station since it was established in
1896.

According to the administration's forecast center, the temperature was
recorded shortly before 3PM at the station in Taipei's Zhongzheng District.

It surpassed the previous May record of 38.2 degrees, which was set twice, on
May 28, 2021 and May 27, 2018.

The forecast center is attributed the extreme heat to the combined effects of
a Pacific high-pressure system, reduced cloud cover and descending (下降) air
currents brought by southwesterly winds, which pushed temperatures higher
across the Taipei Basin.

The highest temperature on Wednesday islandwide was recorded in Tainan's
Yujing District, where the mercury hit 39.8-degrees.

The US and Iran have reached an agreement to extend (延長) the ceasefire and
open nuclear talks, according to the American news outlet Axios.

However, US President Donald Trump reportedly still needs to agree to the
plan.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

An annual United Nations report documenting sexual violence in conflicts
worldwide has included Israeli forces for the first time since the review
began more than 15 years ago for their treatment of Palestinian detainees.

Russian armed and security forces were also blacklisted for the first time
this year for sexual violence against prisoners of war and civilians detained
during the war in Ukraine.

Israel and Russia both deny the accusations (指控).

The 35-page report was shared by the Israeli mission to the U.N. late
Thursday ahead of its expected release Friday.

The report says the number of cases of sexual violence in conflicts rose
sharply in 2025 from 2024.

Both Israel and Russia were warned in last year's report by U.N.
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres that they could be put on the list.

The ambassadors of both countries expressed outrage at their inclusion and
lashed out at Guterres.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is calling for a new partnership with the
United States.

He is making the comments just weeks before President Donald Trump decides on
whether to renew the free trade agreement between the countries.

Carney says there should be a “true partnership” that reimagines cooperation
in specific sectors deeply challenged by global competition.

But warned “we live in a world where integration has been weaponized (武器化)”
and noted that is why Canada is diversifying away from the U.S. and signing
trade deals with countries around the world.

Carney made a speech at the Economic Club of New York.

The Tai-Ex opened marginally down this morning from yesterday's close, at
44,240 on turnover of 12.7-billion NT.

The market closed above the 44,000-point mark for the first time on Wednesday
after the bellwether electronics sector rebounded following a rally on Wall
Street overnight led by US tech stocks.

Visiting Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is describing Taiwan as being the "epicenter
(中心) of the AI revolution" and at the center of nearly everything his company
does.

Huang made the statement at a company employee gathering celebrating Nvidia's
planned Taiwan headquarters at the Beitou-Shilin Technology Park in Taipei.

Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an also attended the event, at which he presented
Huang with a Key to the City to welcome Nvidia to Taipei.

Chiang told attendees that the world is watching how Nvidia shapes the future
of A-I and Taipei was proud to be part of that future.

Construction of the new Nvidia headquarters is scheduled to begin at the end
of this year and be completed in 2030.

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The Canadian Trade Office in Taipei has announced that Canada Day
celebrations will be taking place at the Hakka Cultural Park in Taipei once
again this year on June 27.

According to the office, the festival has become "a very important
celebration not just for Canadians living in Taiwan, but also for people in
Taipei and throughout Taiwan who travel to the capital to join the
festivities (節慶活動)."

Celebration Canada festival is free and will be taking place from 1 to 9PM on
Saturday June 27.

The annual Taipei event has long been touted as being the largest Canada Day
celebration outside of Canada.

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Iran’s state TV says Tehran has obtained a draft of an unofficial framework
for a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. to end the war.

But the White House has dismissed the report as a complete fabrication (純屬虛構)
and during a cabinet meeting President Trump expressed indifference (冷漠) to
the political pressure caused by the unpopularity of the conflict.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

Brazil’s government has announced a $75 million investment in the BR-319
highway, a move environmentalists fear could speed up Amazon deforestation
(森林砍伐).

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva claims it will be the most
environmentally advanced road in the world.

The highway, linking Amazonas and Rondonia, remains mostly unpaved since its
1976 inauguration.

The government also unveiled an environmental protection plan that includes
monitoring and conservation units.

Critics argue the project lacks necessary safeguards and could worsen
deforestation.

The Amazon, the world’s largest rainforest, plays a critical role in
regulating the global climate.

The road cuts through one of the biome’s (生態群系) most well-preserved regions,
home to dozens of protected areas and Indigenous territories.

The Tai-Ex opened up 316-points this morning from yesterday's close, at
43,842 on turnover of 26.4-billion N-T.

The market lost ground on Tuesday, as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's
share price fell from its day's high on technical corrections after a recent
rally, pushing the broader market to negative territory - despite it briefly
breaching the 44,000 point mark.

Former foreign ministers from the Czech Republic and the Philippines will be
speaking at the inaugural Forum for Democratic Cooperation in Taipei today.

The event has been organized by the Forum 2000 Foundation and has received
government backing here from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Speaking to reporters in Taipei, foundation executive director, Jakub Klepal,
said Taiwan was chosen as the forum's first stop given the growth of A-I and
the restructuring (重組) of the global economy, in which Taiwan plays crucial
roles.

The Forum 2000 Foundation was created by the late Czech President Vaclav
Havel and seeks to get democratic actors to address shared challenges in "an
increasingly contested global environment."

The Central Weather Administration says hot weather is expected across Taiwan
once again today.

"Red" heat alerts - meaning maximum temperature could reaches 38-degrees for
three consecutive days - have been issued for the Tainan and Pingtung areas.

"Orange" heat alerts are in effect in Keelung, Taipei, New Taipei, Changhua,
Yunlin, Chiayi, Kaohsiung, Hualien and Taitung - where the mercury could
reach a daily maximum temperature of 38-degrees today, or reach 36-degrees
for three consecutive days.

While a "yellow" heat alert has been issued for Taoyuan - where the
temperatures is forecast to reach 36-degrees today.

All of the heat alerts are currently (現在) in effect through this afternoon.

The US space agency NASA has unveiled plans for a permanent (常駐) base on the
moon, with the first missions set to launch later this year.

The announcement comes just days after China sent three astronauts into orbit
as part of its own push to reach the lunar surface by 2030.

Ira Spitzer has more.

A person familiar with the matter says Canada has reached a deal to export
liquefied natural gas to Germany from a planned Pacific Coast terminal.

The official confirmed Canada will sign the agreement with Germany’s leading
utility company "Securing Energy for Europe", from a proposed (建議的，提議的)
export facility on the coast of British Columbia.

The official spoke on condition of anonymity as they were not authorized to
speak ahead of today’s announcement.

The official said up to million metric tons of liquefied natural gas per year
will be exported. Prime Minister Mark Carney has set a goal to double
non-U.S. trade in a decade.

The Tai-Ex opened up 64-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 43,708
on turnover of 16.2-billion N-T.

The market closed sharply higher on Monday as the main board registered its
fifth ever largest point gain amid continuing investor interest in A-I
development related stocks and decreasing concerns over the ongoing conflict
in the Middle East.

A group of lawmakers are set to visit the Dongsha Island in the South China
Sea this summer.

If the trip takes place, it will mark the first visit the island by lawmakers
in eight years.

K-M-T lawmaker Liao Hsien-hsiang says the trip is scheduled for July 9 and
lawmakers will inspect Coast Guard personnel stationed on the island and
facilities at Dongsha National Park.

The group will receive a briefing on the government's latest conservation
(保護) and management efforts on the island, visit a water treatment plant and
the Dongsha Post Office, and have a guided tour of Dongsha Wharf.

Dongsha Island is located about 450 kilometers southwest of Kaohsiung.

Visiting Nvidia C-E-O Jensen Huang will be attending an employee meeting in
Taipei tomorrow to celebrate the launch of the company's Taiwan headquarters
project.

According to Nvidia, the event will be taking place at the the site of the
company's planned headquarters at the Beitou-Shilin Technology Park.

Known as the Nvidia Constellation, the headquarters will be located on the
T-17 and T-18 plots in the technology park, which is located the Taipei's
Beitou District.

Nvidia has reportedly not yet applied for a construction permit for the site,
but the Taipei City Construction Management Office says landowners or
developers can still hold ceremonial (儀式的) groundbreaking events without
formal approval.

Pope Leo the fourteenth is calling for the robust (強壯的) regulation of AI in a
manifesto that touches on the future of humanity.

AP correspondent Paolo Santalucia reports.


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The Brazilian government has committed $617.5 million to boost ecological
investment in the Amazon.

Eight banks have pledged an additional $2 billion. Announced Monday, this
funding supports sustainable tourism, infrastructure and the bioeconomy.

The Eco Invest program, designed to reduce investment risks, has already
committed $28 billion.

Brazil aims for net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

However, recent legislative moves threaten (威脅) environmental policies.

The lower house approved bills that weaken efforts against illegal
deforestation.

These measures still need Senate approval.

Despite setbacks, Brazil's environment minister insists the country remains
committed to reducing deforestation.