Taiwan stocks’ wild week: TAIEX posts sharp loss as war-driven oil shock batters chip bellwethers

The TAIEX finished Friday at 33,599.54, capping a rough week with a loss of 1,814.95 points. After a sharp selloff midweek—dealers cited forced selling—the rebound proved short-lived.

June 2025 AI News Roundup: Breakthroughs, Surprises, and Global Developments

June 2025 was a landmark month for artificial intelligence, with major advances and unexpected events across generative AI, robotics, healthcare, defense, regulation, and business. From next-generation AI models and robots entering factories to new healthcare AI tools and calls for oversight, the AI landscape saw rapid evolution. Below is a comprehensive news-style report summarizing the month’s key AI updates and surprises.