Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 965, Meng Chang, emperor of Later Shu (born 919) passed away. In 1488, Joseon Dynasty official Choe Bu returned to Korea after months of shipwrecked travel in China. In 1527, Lê Cung Hoàng ceded the throne to Mạc Đăng Dung, ending the Lê dynasty and starting the Mạc dynasty. In 1918, The Imperial Japanese Navy battleship Kawachi blows up at Shunan, western Honshu, Japan, killing at least 621. In 1938, Eiko Ishioka, Japanese art director and graphic designer (died 2012) was born. In 1949, Rick Hendrick, American businessman, founded Hendrick Motorsports was born. In 1984, Gareth Gates, English singer-songwriter was born. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. In 1995, Moses Simon, Nigerian footballer was born. In 2015, Cheng Siwei, Chinese engineer, economist, and politician (born 1935) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Taiwan's top 5,000 firms post record profit in 2025; TSMC most profitable
Taipei, June 27 (CNA) Taiwan's 5,000 largest companies posted a record high in aggregate net profit in 2025, up more than 11 percent from a year earlier, with contract chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) remaining the country's most profitable company amid the artificial intelligence boom, according to credit information firm CRIF.
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Quartz
· Jun 23, 2026
Carnival stock sinks after summer profit forecast disappoints
The cruise operator posted record second-quarter revenue and adjusted net income but guided third-quarter earnings below analyst expectations
Focus Taiwan
· Jun 29, 2026
Taiwan shares close up 0.96%
Taipei, June 29 (CNA) Taiwan shares ended up 428.14 points, or 0.96 percent, at 44,999.90 Monday on turnover of NT997.51 billion (US30.99 billion).
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· Jul 2, 2026
The Cold War Origins of Taiwan’s Silicon Shield
Today, Taiwan occupies a uniquely important position in the global economy. The island produces the overwhelming majority of the world’s most advanced semiconductors, manufacturing the chips that power everything from smartphones and artificial intelligence systems to automobiles, satellites, and advanced weapons platforms. Taiwan has become so central to the modern technological order that analysts since []
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· Jul 4, 2026
Is SpaceX Stock Officially Overvalued?
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Investing.com
· Jun 22, 2026
Taiwan stocks higher at close of trade; Taiwan Weighted up 1.28%
Taiwan stocks higher at close of trade; Taiwan Weighted up 1.28%
South China Morning Post
· Jul 10, 2026
Uniqlo defies sluggish China market with double-digit profit growth
Japanese apparel retailer Uniqlo posted higher revenue and double-digit profit growth in mainland China over the three-month period ending in May, defying sluggish domestic consumption and lingering bilateral tensions. Same-store sales rose, driven by enhanced marketing and “buoyant demand” for summer products in May, when temperatures started to rise. Easy pants, UV-protection items, T-shirts and other summer products all saw strong sales, according to the earnings report from Fast Retailing,...
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Related coverage for "Taiwan's top 5,000 firms post record profit in 2025; TSMC most profitable": Quartz — Carnival stock sinks after summer profit forecast disappoints. Focus Taiwan — Taiwan shares close up 0.96%. Libertarian Institute — The Cold War Origins of Taiwan’s Silicon Shield. The Motley Fool — Is SpaceX Stock Officially Overvalued?. Investing.com — Taiwan stocks higher at close of trade; Taiwan Weighted up 1.28%. South China Morning Post — Uniqlo defies sluggish China market with double-digit profit growth