Lawmakers give members of Taiwan's armed forces a raise, trying to retain the country's volunteer service personnel. AmCham Taiwan calls for high-level U.S. visits, lower tariffs and greater security cooperation. And emergency room doctors are leaving the profession, leaving Taiwan's medical system in a bind.
Plus:
-TSMC reports lower May earnings than April, but still up year-on-year.
-A stronger Taiwan dollar is good news for consumers but a headache for local manufacturers.
-A Taiwanese opera troupe is incorporating Western elements to attract new audiences.