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MLCC maker 禾伸堂 shares rose for consecutive sessions following strong June results, climbing above 1,000 yuan again to set a record high. Growing AI demand is boosting performance as the company shifts toward high-value-added products.
Companies mentioned：国巨 (2327-TW)
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Companies mentioned：浦銀國際、智譜 (02513-HK)、MiniMax、騰訊財經
Oriental Wind Power and 允能風電 signed a long-term CTV operations and maintenance contract for the Yunlin offshore wind farm, sending the stock sharply higher at midday by more than halfway to limit-up. The deal expands its footprint in Taiwan's offshore wind operations and maintenance sector, reflecting market optimism about growth in high-margin business.
Companies mentioned：允能風電、天豐新能源、道達爾能源集團、泰國電力控股集團、雙日株式會社
Taiwan central bank Governor Yang Chin-long urged investors at the Legislative Yuan to avoid excessive leverage and said dollar dividend payments could help reduce foreign exchange volatility. His remarks are seen as an important indicator of market fund flows and foreign investor activity.
At a physical AI summit hosted by Citi, data shortages and costs were identified as the biggest barriers to robotics adoption. RaaS models and specialized robots were cited as key, with Symbotic and Locus Robotics seen as having an edge.
Companies mentioned：Instawork、Locus Robotics、Dexterity、Symbotic、BMW
福貞-KY's first-half 2026 revenue reached NT$5.188 billion, up 19.3% year on year and setting a record for the same period. Strong summer beverage demand and capacity expansion drove growth in shipments of two-piece aluminum cans.
建通 reported June revenue up 59.08% year over year but down 4.86% from the previous month. The company said it is advancing both traditional and new businesses and expects profits to improve sequentially in the second half.
Companies mentioned：建通
Leadtek's June revenue rose more than 5 times year on year, benefiting from enterprise AI demand and channel inventory buildup, and its shares hit limit-up. Its AI solutions transformation strategy is showing results, with the market upbeat about its growth momentum.
Companies mentioned：大訊科技、肯微科技、輝達
Northern Taiwan's real estate market is falling rapidly, with sharp declines in new-home supply and visitor numbers and weak market confidence.
Companies mentioned：住展
Nvidia lost nearly US$1 trillion in market value in two months, with its valuation falling to a seven-year low and prompting debate over when to buy or sell. Most analysts remain bullish on its AI leadership and recommend buying.
Companies mentioned：SanDisk、Micron、Bank of America
安泰銀's June 2026 revenue reached NT$624 million, up 32.48% year on year, a strong performance. Revenue for the first half totaled NT$3.334 billion, up 21.13%. The growth reflects steady business expansion and is an important indicator for the financial market.
The Bank of Japan raised interest rates to 1%. 鉅亨買基金 said the move symbolizes the economy's emergence from 30 lost years, and investors should watch three key signals—wages, consumption and the yen—and adjust their Japanese fund allocations flexibly.
AI chip leader 輝達 is teaming up with Hugging Face to develop open-source robotics models. Combining hardware and software ecosystems will lower development barriers and help the robotics industry scale up, bringing major benefits to small and medium-sized businesses and supply chains.
Companies mentioned：輝達、Hugging Face、優必選、特斯拉
CNBC’s Jim Cramer warned that excessive corporate fundraising could harm liquidity in the U.S. stock market more than U.S.-Italy tensions. A rise in IPOs and capital raises could drain investors’ funds.
Companies mentioned：Alphabet、SpaceX、Amazon、Rivian Automotive、SK海力士、Nvidia
Japanese semiconductor-related ETFs remained firm despite headwinds, buoyed by growing demand for AI and advanced packaging. 00954 and 00951 gained nearly 4% intraday.
Companies mentioned：Tokyo Electron、Lasertec、Disco、中信日本半導体、台新日本半導体
光隆實業 has launched sales of its first Taichung project, “光隆台中 One Park,” with a total sales value of NT$500 million, emphasizing its high fire-safety standards. Despite a fire in the same district, the project has not been affected. The move reinforces its positioning as a safe-housing brand.
Companies mentioned：豐謙 (5523-TW)
Speaking at the Legislative Yuan, Taiwan central bank Governor Yang Chin-long expressed greater concern about excessive expansion of credit resources than surging AI-related stocks. He stressed that liquidity provision to the market has been restrained and that no actual “easing” is underway.
China’s shipbuilding industry is booming amid a global resurgence, with major companies’ order books filling up through 2030. The trend signals an upward shift in the industry’s structure and expands opportunities for investment and technological innovation.
Companies mentioned：恒力重工、中国船舶、蘇美達
AOpen's June revenue rose more than 23% year on year, benefiting from steady shipments to Europe and progress on Asia-Pacific projects. Its shares recovered to above the monthly moving average, signaling renewed market confidence.
Companies mentioned：暄達醫學
Nomura SITC analyzed three key bottlenecks in Taiwan's AI supply chain and advised investors to use active ETFs to capture sector-rotation opportunities, while reducing the impact of volatility through staggered investing and regular fixed-amount investments.
China’s modular construction is attracting attention overseas, with exports worth 1.68 billion yuan in the first 4 months of this year. The factory-manufacturing and on-site-assembly model is seeing growing demand in more than 150 countries, as China leverages its advantages across the entire industrial chain.
As part of its national strategy for the AI era, the Taiwan government received applications from 3 private companies for AI computing center BOO projects, with contracts scheduled to be signed by the end of this year. The public-private partnership aims to spur infrastructure investment.
技鋼科技, a subsidiary of 技嘉, is expanding its GIGAPOD computing infrastructure platform and offering solutions to accelerate the deployment of AI factories and HPC. The aim is to reduce the complexity and risks of deploying large-scale AI applications.
Companies mentioned：技嘉、技鋼科技
Catcher Technology's June revenue fell 55.1% year on year due to parts shortages, but mass production of AI products is expected to drive a month-by-month recovery starting in July. The company is optimistic about future growth.
CTBC Bank has partnered with Sweden's EQT to exclusively introduce a value-add infrastructure investment strategy targeting high-net-worth clients and supporting the policy to develop an Asian asset management center.
Companies mentioned：EQT、波士頓顧問公司 (BCG)
Kim Jeong-ho, a professor at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, said future AI competition will focus on memory technology and the cooling and power-supply capabilities of 3D architectures, heralding the arrival of an era of memory-centric computing.
Companies mentioned：三星、SK海力士、輝達
Taiwanese filter maker 旭然 filled its ex-dividend gap on the same day, and its shares hit the daily limit at 101 yuan. The company aims for double-digit growth by 2026 as it moves into high-value-added fields.
U.S. President Donald Trump criticized China expert Gordon Chang’s pessimistic remarks as “as if the sky were falling.” He also opposed calls to ban TikTok and voiced his support for the platform.
China’s CPI rose 1.0% year over year in June, below market expectations. Falling food prices and stable international commodity prices were contributing factors. The easing of inflationary pressure has been confirmed, giving policymakers more room to maneuver.
Morgan Stanley rated Broadcom “Overweight,” citing progress on TPU v9 and extended collaboration with Apple and OpenAI. It emphasized the durability of demand for AI semiconductors.
Companies mentioned：Google、Apple、OpenAI、Amazon、Microsoft
Original南亞科因法說題材漲停，帶動台股大盤漲逾200點，突破月線並重返4萬6點，顯示市場對AI與半導體後市樂觀。
Companies mentioned：台積電、南亞科、大立光、鴻海、台達電、順達、松川精密、景碩、欣興、臻鼎-KY、南電、統一證券、國票證券
Anduril founder Palmer Luckey warned that the decline of engineering education in the United States is causing the country to fall behind China in AI and manufacturing. He said China’s hands-on education system is strengthening its ability to put technology into practice.
Companies mentioned：Anduril、Apple、輝瑞
The U.S. Central Command has deployed more than 20 vessels in the Middle East, intensifying military pressure on Iran. President Trump has suggested further strikes, raising tensions.
Meta is building its first data center in Alberta, Canada, investing $9.18 billion in AI infrastructure. The facility will have 1 GW of capacity and create 3,000 jobs.
Companies mentioned：Amazon、Alphabet、Microsoft、CoreWeave
Mass production of Apple's first foldable iPhone is on track, with supply chain sources denying reports of a delay. The market expects initial supply to fall short of demand, potentially resulting in high resale prices, reflecting Apple's strategic emphasis on quality and buzz.
Companies mentioned：Apple、Counterpoint Research
SK海力士’s ADR offering was oversubscribed by more than 7 times, drawing attention to growth in the AI memory market.
Companies mentioned：SK海力士、Baillie Gifford、Coatue Management、Situational Awareness Partners、輝達、Alphabet、Google
Bank of America called NVIDIA’s share-price weakness an overreaction and recommended buying. It said higher HBM costs can be offset by the next generation of products’ pricing power.
Companies mentioned：NVIDIA、Alphabet、Google、Broadcom、Microsoft、Apple
U.S. President Donald Trump said he would authorize Ukraine to produce Patriot interceptor missiles. The strategic move is intended to strengthen defenses, but its immediate effect will be limited.
Companies mentioned：レイセオン・テクノロジーズ、ロッキード・マーティン
The U.S. military carried out airstrikes against Iran for a second consecutive day, sharply escalating tensions over the safety of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump suggested further military action, while Iran also vowed retaliation. Oil prices are expected to rise amid growing instability in the Middle East.
On July 8, Taiwan stocks rebounded with support from 台積電 after a plunge of more than 800 points. ABF substrates, silicon wafers and optical communications surged, lifting market expectations for AI-related demand.
Companies mentioned：台積電、南電、景碩、同欣電、上詮、聯亞、全新、合晶、台勝科、環球晶、十銓、威剛、群聯、聖暉、洋基工程、亞翔
Nvidia has revealed technical details of its next-generation Rosa CPU for the first time. Designed for AI agent workloads, it boosts single-core performance and is expected to debut alongside the Feynman GPU in 2028.
OpenAI unveiled its real-time voice model GPT-Live, substantially enhancing the voice-conversation experience in ChatGPT. The strategy of making voice a primary interface for AI is becoming clear, and an API for developers will be available soon.
SK海力士's ADR was oversubscribed more than 7 times in the United States and is scheduled to officially list on Nasdaq on July 13. Rising demand related to AI is behind the move.
Companies mentioned：SK海力士、アリババ、マイクロン、サムスン電子、美銀、花旗グループ、高盛、モルガン・スタンレー、Baillie Gifford、Coatue Management、Situational Awareness Partners
Profit-taking in AI stocks spread in the United States, prompting a correction in technology shares. Meanwhile, the possibility emerged that China may allow imports of NVIDIA's H200 chips, and Blue Origin raised $10 billion.
Companies mentioned：NVIDIA、Amazon、Alibaba、ByteDance、DeepSeek
Preliminary June 2026 sales figures for major Taiwanese companies were released, drawing attention to high-growth companies such as 台汽電 and 南港. Companies leading in annual and monthly revenue growth surged across industries, with semiconductors and biotech and medical care particularly strong.
Companies mentioned：鑽石生技、台汽電、南亞科、南港、旺宏、北極星薬業-KY、愛山林、太子、鴻準
SpaceX was added to the Nasdaq 100 index soon after its IPO, but its share price has continued to trade below its IPO price. Major brokerages have set price targets above $200, while some cautious views remain.
Companies mentioned：Morgan Stanley、Bernstein、RBC Capital Markets、UBS、MoffettNathanson、CFRA、Anthropic、OpenAI
A U.S. bank cut its 2026 gold price forecast by 14%, citing the Fed's hawkish stance. It also suggested gold could recover to $5,000 over the longer term, drawing market attention.
Companies mentioned：米銀（BofA）、モルガン・チェース（JPMorgan Chase）、高盛（Goldman Sachs）、ドイチェ・バンク（Deutsche Bank）
高盛 says the investment case for capital-intensive stocks has entered its second phase, driven by earnings rather than valuation recovery. AI and geopolitics are strengthening fundamentals, while global capital spending is set to grow significantly.
Companies mentioned：高盛
Wall Street is seriously evaluating the possibility of a merger between Tesla and SpaceX, primarily because of synergies in AI and energy storage. If a merger goes through, Tesla shares could rise 20%, with major implications for the technology and investment markets.
Companies mentioned：William Blair、Royal Bank of Canada、JPMorgan、Baird、MarketWatch、CNBC
SK海力士 secured 5.43 trillion won in cash amid soaring memory prices and bought bonds worth 20 trillion won. It has grown into one of the largest institutional investors in South Korea's bond market.
Companies mentioned：三星電子、韓国電力公社、瑞穂資産証券、新韓投資証券
The U.S. military launched another airstrike on Iran, worsening the situation in the Middle East. President Trump declared the end of the ceasefire agreement. Markets have been volatile.
Companies mentioned：Wells Fargo Investment Institute
AI-related semiconductor and memory stocks have fallen more than 20% from their previous-quarter highs, with many entering a technical bear market. Profit-taking and concerns about the sustainability of AI demand are behind the declines.
Companies mentioned：美光 (Micron)、博通 (Broadcom)、邁威爾科技 (Marvell)、希捷 (Seagate)、威騰電子 (Western Digital)、Sandisk、三星電子 (Samsung Electronics)
UBS strategists used quantitative indicators to select four retail stocks with upside potential: Under Armour, Birkenstock, Boot Barn and Groupe Dynamite. The picks reflect optimism about the near-term performance of high-valuation, volatile retail stocks.
Companies mentioned：Under Armour、Birkenstock、Boot Barn、Groupe Dynamite
The U.S. dollar rose temporarily amid tensions in the Middle East, but then fell on the dovish tone of the FOMC minutes. Uncertainty over monetary policy is driving currency markets.
Companies mentioned：連邦準備制度（Fed）、ニュージーランド準備銀行、日本銀行（BoJ）
The Russian government will ban diesel exports through July 31 and begin importing fuel in July, following tight fuel supplies caused by Ukrainian drone attacks.
President Trump declared an end to talks with Iran, sending the S&P 500 and the Dow lower, but strength in Nvidia and Broadcom lifted the Nasdaq and the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index. Geopolitical risks and a recovery in semiconductor demand divided the market.
Companies mentioned：Apple、Microsoft、Alphabet、Meta、Amazon、台積電、日月光、聯電、中華電信、OpenAI、Blue Origin、Waymo
Oil prices surged more than 5% amid renewed U.S.-Iran tensions and Russia's ban on diesel exports. Uncertainty in the Middle East has intensified, significantly affecting energy markets.
Companies mentioned：RBC Capital Markets、Rystad Energy、LSEG、U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)
美光 shares pulled back after a sharp rally, with investors demanding more evidence that the memory market's cyclical upturn can last. Demand for AI memory has lifted related stocks, but the market remains uncertain about whether prices can keep rising.
Companies mentioned：美光、SanDisk、SK海力士、三星電子
Warner Bros. Discovery partnered with AWS to build a next-generation advertising platform using agentic AI. The platform will integrate the management of television and digital advertising and promote automation and efficiency. This is an important step in the adoption of AI across the media industry.
Companies mentioned：Amazon Web Services、Amazon、HBO Max
Fueled by the AI boom, Taiwan stocks are nearing 45,000. Odd-lot trading will move up to a 9 a.m. opening before the end of 2026, while plans to extend trading hours have been scrapped. Strong earnings from financial holding companies and tech stocks reflect an active market.
Companies mentioned：永豐金控、玉山金控、國票金控、國巨、華新科、緯創、群聯、昇達科
Hong Kong stocks rebounded sharply, with southbound investors making net purchases of 14.2 billion yuan. Shares in the four major Chinese state-owned banks rose more than 5%, and AI-related stocks were also strong.
Companies mentioned：中国移動、智譜、アリババ、テンセント、小米、中金公司
Geopolitical tensions rose after the end of the ceasefire agreement with Iran and comments by President Trump, sending oil prices sharply higher. This fueled concerns about inflation and rising interest rates, weighing on gold prices. The headwinds are growing for gold, a non-yielding asset.
Companies mentioned：High Ridge、CME、アメリカ銀行
Waymo launched driverless taxi services in 4 U.S. cities, strengthening its market lead. Competition with Tesla and Zoox is heating up.
Companies mentioned：Alphabet、Tesla、Zoox、Amazon
輝達 shares have recently pulled back, with its forward P/E ratio falling to 18 times, below the broader market. Despite strong fundamentals, investors are rotating into AI-related industries.
Companies mentioned：輝達、超微、英特爾、谷歌、亞馬遜、美光科技
Apple and 博通 have signed a $3 billion chip agreement to upgrade a US factory and strengthen domestic manufacturing, supporting the development of AI and communications technology while responding to Trump administration policies.
Companies mentioned：博通、台積電、輝達
Powerful Typhoon Bavi is approaching Taiwan and Okinawa, its largest in nearly forty years. Emergency alerts have been issued across the region, flights canceled and fishing harbors evacuated, while academics warn that climate change is worsening extreme weather.
Companies mentioned：日本航空、AccuWeather、中央氣象署、中國國家氣象中心、環球時報
In the 2026 Kaohsiung mayoral election, Kuomintang candidate Ko Chih-en faces Democratic Progressive Party candidate Lai Jui-lung, with polls divided and Wang Jin-pyng's support emerging as a key factor. More than 3,000 people attended a Fengshan rally, signaling momentum for Ko as the race heats up.
Companies mentioned：ETtoday、美麗島電子報、風傳媒
In May 2024, a family murder took place in Sanchong District, New Taipei City, Taiwan. A 25-year-old man, Chang Hung-yi, killed his wife, mother-in-law and stepson; the second-instance court upheld his death sentence. His lack of remorse and brutal methods drew public condemnation.
Typhoon Bavi is approaching Taiwan, and a land warning is expected. Power outages, traffic disruptions, and suspensions of work and classes are possible, and warnings to the public continue.
Original強烈颱風巴威逼近台灣，北台灣8縣市暴風侵襲率破9成，氣象署將發布海陸警，週六風雨最劇，停班停課可能性升高。
A renewed US-Iran conflict has sent oil prices sharply higher and revived inflation expectations. Markets are reassessing the likelihood of Federal Reserve rate hikes and growing concerned about financing costs for AI investment, adding new uncertainty to global financial markets.
Companies mentioned：Societe Generale、Amazon、Oracle、Cohen & Steers、Edwards Asset Management、Rystad Energy
Typhoon Bavi is bearing down on Taiwan, with a wind field extending farther than at any point in nearly 25 years. Weather experts warn that the north will face its strongest winds and rain in recent years, with significant effects across Taiwan.
Companies mentioned：台灣颱風論壇｜天氣特急
New Taipei Mayor Hou You-yi said the four cities and counties of Keelung, Taipei, New Taipei and Taoyuan will jointly announce by 8 p.m. tonight whether work and classes will be suspended because of Severe Typhoon Bavi. The city government has activated disaster-prevention measures and stepped up river dredging to avoid a repeat of past flooding.
Taoyuan City has launched an upgraded “TAB New Taoyuan trunk route” bus system, with service as often as every 3 minutes, along with Mickey-themed buses and monthly prize draws to make public transportation more appealing. The city government is leading the initiative, which is significant for improving convenience for residents.
Companies mentioned：迪士尼
Tony Balzer, a veteran Costco employee, has worked there for 40 years, earning $32.90 an hour and building more than $1 million in assets in his 401(k). The company's strategy of offering generous compensation has helped drive its success.
Companies mentioned：McKinsey、T. Rowe Price
Huang Qu-rong, a former DPP staffer, was accused of building a spy network for the Chinese Communist Party, infiltrating the Presidential Office and Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and gathering classified information such as Lai Ching-te’s schedule. The High Court sentenced him to 10 years in prison. The case highlights threats to Taiwan’s national security.
Taiwan Railways and the Ministry of Transportation will complete upgrades to information display systems at 219 stations across Taiwan by February 2028, introducing color coding and standardized arrows to improve the passenger experience.
The weather agency forecasts that Typhoon Bavi’s most significant impact on Taiwan will be from the 10th to the 11th. Its wind field will cover the whole island, with gusts of 14 or higher possible in northern Taiwan and outlying islands. Sea and land warnings have been issued.
Companies mentioned：風傳媒
Kuomintang lawmaker Wan Mei-ling’s son, Si Guangyang, has been embroiled in bullying and sports-betting controversies. Wan has backed him and threatened legal action, prompting DPP lawmaker Chuang Jui-hsiung to criticize her for being overly protective and dismissive of other candidates. The affair has drawn political and public attention.
Hong Kong chef Ricky has shared 5 tips for cooking high-quality steak at home, including controlling the heat, resting time and homemade sauces. The techniques let home cooks make Michelin-standard dishes and offer practical advice for cooking enthusiasts.
Companies mentioned：香港01
Kuomintang lawmaker Wan Mei-ling’s son, Si Guangyang, has faced questions over past bullying and military service. Wan denied any privileged intervention and said her son was unable to serve because he was overweight, sparking political and public controversy.
Taiwan Central Bank Governor Yang Chin-long said descriptions of stock trading with “four loans under one roof” were somewhat exaggerated. The real concerns are excessive credit expansion and leverage risks. He urged investors to avoid overleveraging to prevent huge losses if the market reverses.
Typhoon Bavi is set to be the closest northwesterly typhoon to Taiwan in nearly 10 years, with its 380-kilometer wind field almost covering the entire island. The strongest winds and rain will hit northern Taiwan, with Yilan and Hualien in the direct path; central and southern Taiwan will also see strong winds and heavy rain, while Matsu may take a direct hit from the core.
Companies mentioned：台灣颱風論壇｜天氣特急
Black Bean Soy Sauce’s Red Gold soy sauce, sold at PX Mart, is popular with homemakers for its simple ingredients and mellow flavor. It has become a household cooking favorite, with online commenters praising it for making delicious braised pork without any extra seasoning.
Companies mentioned：黑龍、高慶泉、豆油伯、德發、鮮美露、李錦記、屏科大、金味王
Severe Typhoon Bavi is approaching Taiwan, putting the question of suspending work and classes in counties and cities north of central Taiwan in the spotlight; Keelung faces a 100% risk of being hit. Xihu Township in Miaoli is handing out 5000 yuan in stimulus funds, while Chiayi City will automatically pay health insurance premiums for residents aged 80 and older. The Kuomintang plans to reform its party chair’s term rules, Taiwan stocks continued to rise, and a mix of political and economic issues is affecting society.
Original台湾の公務員団体が、加班費の支給不足や補休強制に懸念を示し、主計総処に改善を求めている。予算制約と名目賃金での計算が問題視されている。
Companies mentioned：主計総処、全国公務人員協會、台湾公務革新力量
Original台股一度突破4万6千点后回落，台積電與聯發科走弱，但南亞科等5檔個股逆勢漲停，顯示市場資金輪動明顯。
Companies mentioned：台積電、鴻海、聯發科、廣達、台達電、南亞科、晶豪科、和大、南電、台虹、藥華藥、華懋、宏和、嘉基
Severe Typhoon Bavi is approaching Taiwan, with the risk of impact exceeding 95% in Taipei, New Taipei, Keelung, Yilan and Taoyuan, and reaching 99% in Keelung. The strongest winds and rain are expected from July 10 to 11, and work and classes may be suspended in many areas. Local governments have activated response measures.
Reports that Meta may rent out its AI computing capacity have prompted the market to watch for a turning point in AI investment. Amid continued massive spending, expectations for monetization are growing.
Companies mentioned：Google、Microsoft、Amazon、Alphabet、Meta、Jefferies、Bernstein、S&P Global Market Intelligence、風傳媒
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an ranked first in online buzz, leading by more than 7 times. Lu Shiow-yen and Chen Chi-mai failed to make the top ranks, highlighting the gap between public attention and evaluations.
As Severe Typhoon Bavi approaches Taiwan, subsiding air around the storm has brought exceptionally clear visibility. Taitung residents can see Lanyu, Yonaguni Island and even islands in the Philippines with the naked eye, confirming local weather wisdom. The weather agency has issued sea and land warnings and urged people to prepare for the storm.
A Japanese poll website has released its ranking of popular Demon Slayer characters, with Water Hashira Giyu Tomioka taking first place with 94.7 points. A total of 133 characters were in the running, attracting nearly 8萬 votes and reflecting fans’ deep affection for the characters.
SpaceX was added to the Nasdaq 100 immediately after its IPO, significantly affecting investors' assets. Prominent investor Jeremy Grantham criticized its lofty valuation as the “craziest bubble in history,” warning that it could not be justified without a dramatic leap in AI.
Companies mentioned：GMO、Goldman Sachs、JPMorgan Chase、Morgan Stanley、Saudi Aramco
As Typhoon Bavi approaches, commentator Wu Jingyi urged Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an to announce school and business closures early. Public safety measures are under scrutiny.
Former President Donald Trump denounced Iran as “human garbage” while suggesting that negotiations would in fact continue. The U.S.-Iran conflict over control of the Strait of Hormuz is intensifying.
In Taiwan’s ETF market, 009803 posted a total return of 75.41% in the first half with its dual market-cap and momentum strategy, beating 0050 and 006208 to become a performance dark horse and draw investor attention.
As Severe Typhoon Bavi approaches Taiwan, the Tamkang Bridge may be closed if wind speeds reach the threshold. New Taipei police urged the public to take alternate routes early to stay safe and avoid traffic congestion.
Taiwan's Food and Drug Administration proposed requiring prescriptions for emergency contraceptives, drawing opposition from women's groups and legislators. Concerns are growing about restricted access and stigma.
A U.S. survey named 5 models, including the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V, among the “longest-lasting SUVs.” Experts said some models can reach 480,000 km.
Companies mentioned：Honda、Toyota、Lexus、GOBankingRates、CarEdge、NX Auto Transport、Cash Auto Salvage、J.D. Power、Consumer Reports
US President Donald Trump announced the end of the ceasefire agreement with Iran and ordered US forces to launch large-scale airstrikes on Iranian military targets for two consecutive days in retaliation for attacks on merchant ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The move marks a sharp escalation in tensions in the Middle East.