Defense & Readiness: Taiwan kicked off a five-day combat readiness drill spanning land, naval and air units, testing rapid deployment, air defense coordination, maritime security and reserve mobilization as regional tensions stay high. Nuclear Policy Debate: Anti-nuclear groups at the No Nukes Asia Forum in the Philippines renewed opposition to reviving the mothballed Bataan Nuclear Power Plant, citing safety, cost and radioactive waste concerns—while a Taiwan Environmental Protection Union participant reiterated Taiwan’s post-shutdown shift away from nuclear. Maritime Jurisdiction: China carried out a routine marine environmental survey in waters east of Taiwan Island, framing it as lawful jurisdiction amid Japan- and Philippines-led maritime boundary talks that exclude China. Semiconductor & Industry: Taiwan’s TSMC posted record May revenue of US$13.2B, while Taiwan-linked chip supply-chain themes kept investors focused on AI-driven demand and advanced packaging deals. Agriculture & Tech Transfer: Taiwan-backed projects trained farmers in advanced guava grafting and rehabilitated irrigation for Saint Lucia’s Chassin growers, aiming to boost local output and cut import dependence. Cyber & Compliance: A lawsuit alleges TSMC discrimination against American workers, adding pressure on how Taiwan’s flagship chipmaker handles hiring, staffing and workplace culture. Energy Logistics: With Hormuz still constrained by about 80 mines, shipping normalcy is expected to take time—an ongoing risk for trade and energy flows. Tech in Culture: A Taiwan game rating listing reignited talk of a possible Nintendo Switch 2 port for Diablo 4’s “Lord of Hatred,” showing how Taiwan’s classification system can steer global release speculation.