2026-07-14 15:00–18:00 JST

July electronics and financial futures both fall

Published 2026-07-14 15:02 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Taipei stock market electronic and financial futures both fell in July, with electronic futures down 46.25 points and financial futures down 59 points, reflecting selling pressure. This is an important indicator of trends in Taiwan's financial market.

Companies mentioned：中央社

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Amid multiple political and economic risks, more small and midsize Japanese companies are leaving China

Published 2026-07-14 15:02 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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• About 13,000 Japanese companies operated in China in 2024
• Nearly 10% fewer than at the 2012 peak
• Only 21.3% plan to expand their business in China
• 14.4% of companies plan to scale down, relocate or leave China
• The other 64.3% of companies plan to maintain the status quo
• Quick revenue falls 35% year over year
• Loss of about 470,000 yuan

Companies mentioned：帝國數據銀行、日本貿易振興機構、Quick

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Report: Taiwan is Ukraine's 3rd-largest battery supplier, breaking into drone market

Published 2026-07-14 15:01 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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• Taiwanese companies are now regularly supplying Ukraine with 5 million to 7 million drone battery cells per month
• Taiwan's current annual battery-cell production capacity is about 9.41 GWh
• In Q1 2026, Taiwan exported batteries worth about US$11.85 million to Ukraine

Companies mentioned：DSET、台灣電池業者

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Taiwan stock index futures fall 750 points in July

Published 2026-07-14 14:59 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Taiwan stock index futures fell sharply, with the July contract down 750 points. The spot market also dropped 642.57 points, heightening market caution. A positive spread emerged, signaling uncertainty about the future.

Companies mentioned：台湾期貨交易所、中央社

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Bangkok bar fire worst in 17 years; locked emergency exit suspected of causing tragedy

Published 2026-07-14 14:56 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

A major fire broke out at a bar in Bangkok, Thailand, killing 30 people and injuring more than 70. An exit may have been locked, raising suspicions of inadequate safety measures. It was the most serious such accident in 17 years.

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Back in national team uniform for Asian Games after 20 years, Yani Tseng says it feels surreal

Published 2026-07-14 14:53 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Golfer Yani Tseng has been selected for Taiwan's 2026 Nagoya Asian Games team for the first time in 20 years, demonstrating her competitive resurgence and long-term goals. The move has symbolic significance for Taiwan's sports community.

Companies mentioned：中央通訊社

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Councilor urges preservation of seats for residents; Kinmen County government says it will continue pressing the central government

Published 2026-07-14 14:52 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

A Kinmen County councilor urged the county government to ask the central government to reserve airline seats for residents, addressing the difficulty of securing flights as use of the mini three links increases. The issue concerns the basic mobility rights of residents on outlying islands.

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Geography section of subject-specific exam features AI digital colonialism and drone electronic fences

Published 2026-07-14 14:49 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The geography subject-based test for Taiwan's 115 academic year included topics such as AI “digital colonialism” and drones' “electronic fences.” Questions on how technology is used and its social impact were prominent.

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Taiwan stocks fall 642 points to close at 44,737, leaving a 1,083-point lower shadow

Published 2026-07-14 14:48 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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• Down 642.57 points
• Closes at 44,737.95 points
• Trading value of NT$1.178617 trillion
• Market capitalization fell to NT$62.75 trillion
• Affected the broader market by about 158 points
• Down 1.65%
• Down 2.39%
• fell more than 3%
• Up 4.61%
• Down 1.05%

Companies mentioned：台積電、聯發科、台達電、鴻海、信驊

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Stepped outside for air and escaped disaster; Bangkok beer restaurant fire survivor says there was no way out

Published 2026-07-14 14:46 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

A fire at a beer restaurant in Bangkok killed 30 people and injured 76. Survivors described how quickly the flames spread and called for stronger safety management at entertainment venues.

Companies mentioned：Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao

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Taiwan stocks fall 642.57 points

Published 2026-07-14 14:45 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Taiwan's stock market fell sharply, with the weighted index closing down 642.57 points at 44737.95. Market turnover reached NT$1.17 trillion, with declines particularly pronounced in electronics and financial stocks.

Companies mentioned：主動統一、群益證券、群創、元大證券、期街口、迅杰、統懋、和成、銘旺科、百容、禾伸堂、志聖、世芯-KY、采鈺

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Shuangfu Christian Hospital opens in Minxiong, making medical care more convenient for seniors

Published 2026-07-14 14:44 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Original嘉義基督教醫院在民雄鄉啟用新分院「雙福基督教醫院」，投資8億新台幣，提供多元醫療服務，讓長輩就近就醫，提升偏鄉醫療可及性。

Companies mentioned：嘉義基督教醫院

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Li Daokui: China’s economy is not diverging in a K shape but is broadly sluggish

Published 2026-07-14 14:44 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Li Daokui, a professor at Tsinghua University, said China's biggest economic challenge is not K-shaped divergence but an overall slowdown that has lasted 3 years. The concentration of funds on repaying local government debt is holding back growth.

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Securities Report—110th Fiscal Period (2025/05/01–2026/04/30)

Published 2026-07-14 16:03 ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示

神島化学工業株式会社 released its securities report for the 110th fiscal period. It details the company's performance and financial position from 2025年5月1日 to 2026年4月30日. The document provides important information on strategic direction and market trends in the chemical industry.

Companies mentioned：神島化学工業株式会社

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