News Summary:
On June 18, 2026, six Taipei biotech firms participated in the BIO International Convention in San Diego, focusing on precision medicine drug delivery and bioprocess innovation, as the global biotechnology sector shifted towards advanced therapeutics and translational diagnostics. Also on June 18, the Taipei City Government Sports Bureau announced it will co-host the 2026 CTC World Cup International Ballroom Dance Open on July 4 at Taipei Arena. This event, sanctioned by the World Dance Council, expects over 1,130 international dancers, including world champions, and will feature dual live orchestras to enhance Taipei's visibility as an international sports city. Previously, on June 15, Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an attended the 2026 Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize lecture, where he received a Special Mention for the city. He delivered a speech titled "Human Touch in a Smart City," detailing Taipei's governance in smart cities, child health initiatives such as the "fresh milk for all students" program, AI governance, and urban resilience, noting the city's role in attracting NVIDIA's first overseas headquarters and its pioneering AI operational guidelines for civil servants. Earlier, on June 4, the Taipei City Government and the Czech Economic and Cultural Office unveiled Taiwan's first "Havel's Bench," which Mayor Chiang described as symbolizing the close ties between Taipei and the Czech Republic.