AI News 180m Report

2026-07-18 12:00–15:00 JST

197 received, 197 listed, 8 sources ・ Page 2 of 2

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 113 items from 5 sources; Japan, 84 items from 3 sources.

One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

Taiwan | 金融監督管理委員會 (continued)(30)

台北富邦商業銀行 violated Article 27, Paragraph 1 of the Personal Data Protection Act in force at the time. Pursuant to Article 48, Paragraph 2 of the same act, a fine of NT$20,000 was imposed.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 金融監督管理委員會

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • NT$20,000

Companies mentioned:台北富邦商業銀行

第一商業銀行 violated Article 27, Paragraph 1 of the Personal Data Protection Act in force at the time. Pursuant to Article 48, Paragraph 2 of the same act, a fine of NT$20,000 was imposed.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 金融監督管理委員會

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • NT$20,000

Companies mentioned:第一商業銀行

Original有限責任花蓮第一信用合作社辦理購地貸款案,對於中央銀行規定辦理有欠妥適,應予糾正。

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 金融監督管理委員會

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:有限責任花蓮第一信用合作社、中央銀行

A supervisor at the 九如 Branch of 臺灣中小企業銀行 kept customers' passbooks, withdrawal slips bearing their seals, and identity documents on their behalf, then provided the documents to a third party to conduct transactions over the counter for customers. The deficiencies were found to pose a risk to sound operations. Pursuant to Article 61-1, Paragraph 1 of the Banking Act, the bank was ordered to take corrective action.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 金融監督管理委員會

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:臺灣中小企業銀行

統振股份有限公司's controls for its overseas small-value remittance services for migrant workers were inadequate, violating Article 27, Paragraph 1 of the Personal Data Protection Act in force at the time. Pursuant to Article 48, Paragraph 2 of the same act, a fine of NT$260,000 was imposed.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 金融監督管理委員會

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • NT$260,000

Companies mentioned:統振股份有限公司

Deficiencies in 王道商業銀行's anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing operations were found to pose a risk to sound operations. Pursuant to Article 61-1, Paragraph 1 of the Banking Act, the bank was ordered to take corrective action

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 金融監督管理委員會

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:王道商業銀行

街口電子支付股份有限公司 was found to have deficiencies involving its responsible person's violation of restrictions on holding concurrent positions, in breach of Article 33 of the Act Governing Electronic Payment Institutions and Articles 8 and 9 of the Regulations Governing the Implementation of Internal Control and Audit Systems by Specialized Electronic Payment Institutions, promulgated under the act. Pursuant to Article 51, Paragraph 1, Subparagraph 14 of the act, a fine of NT$600,000 was imposed.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 金融監督管理委員會

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A fine of NT$600,000 was imposed

Companies mentioned:街口電子支付股份有限公司

新光人壽保險股份有限公司: Deficiencies listed in Shin Kong Life Insurance's general business inspection report (No. 112I040) were found to violate relevant provisions of the Insurance Act and the Personal Data Protection Act. Pursuant to Article 171-1, Paragraph 4 of the Insurance Act, a fine of NT$3.6 million was imposed, along with a fine of NT$350,000 under Article 47, Subparagraph 2 and Article 48, Paragraph 2 of the Personal Data Protection Act. The company was also ordered to make corrections within 1 month.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 金融監督管理委員會

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A fine of NT$3.6 million was imposed
  • A fine of NT$350,000 was imposed
  • The company was also ordered to make corrections within 1 month

Companies mentioned:新光人壽保險股份有限公司

上海商業儲蓄銀行股份有限公司: Deficiencies involving a former Shanghai Commercial and Savings Bank employee's misappropriation of funds and the bank's employee misconduct management mechanism were found to violate Article 45-1, Paragraph 1 of the Banking Act and Article 3, Paragraph 1, and Article 8, Paragraphs 1 and 3 of the Regulations Governing the Implementation of Internal Control and Audit Systems by Financial Holding Companies and Banking Industries, promulgated under the act. Pursuant to Article 129, Subparagraph 7 of the Banking Act, a fine of NT$12 million was imposed.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 金融監督管理委員會

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A fine of NT$12 million was imposed

Companies mentioned:上海商業儲蓄銀行股份有限公司、金融監督管理委員會

Original有限責任台中市第二信用合作社辦理不動產抵押貸款,違反中央銀行規定,依信用合作社法第43條規定,核處新臺幣9萬元罰鍰。

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 金融監督管理委員會

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A fine of NT$90,000 was imposed

Companies mentioned:有限責任台中市第二信用合作社、中央銀行

合作金庫商業銀行股份有限公司: A 合作金庫商業銀行台大分行 employee was robbed of funds while making an external cash collection at National Taiwan University Hospital. The deficiencies were found to violate Article 45-1, Paragraph 1 of the Banking Act and Article 3, Paragraph 1, and Article 8, Paragraphs 1 and 3 of the Regulations Governing the Implementation of Internal Control and Audit Systems by Financial Holding Companies and Banking Industries, promulgated under the act. Pursuant to Article 129, Subparagraph 7 of the Banking Act, a fine of NT$6 million was imposed.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 金融監督管理委員會

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Imposed a fine of NT$6 million

Companies mentioned:合作金庫商業銀行股份有限公司、合作金庫商業銀行、合作金庫商業銀行台大分行、金融監督管理委員會

全球人壽保險股份有限公司: Deficiencies identified in the general business inspection report (No. 112I018) for 全球人壽保險股份有限公司 were found to violate relevant provisions of the Insurance Act. Pursuant to Article 171-1, Paragraph 4 of the Insurance Act, a fine of NT$3 million was imposed.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 金融監督管理委員會

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Imposed a fine of NT$3 million

Companies mentioned:全球人壽保險股份有限公司、金融監督管理委員會

國泰世華商業銀行: Deficiencies related to a 國泰世華商業銀行 customer service representative's fraudulent use of a customer's credit card were found to violate Article 45-1, Paragraph 1 of the Banking Act and Articles 3, Paragraph 1 and 8, Paragraph 1 of the Regulations Governing the Implementation of Internal Control and Audit Systems by Financial Holding Companies and Banking Industries. Pursuant to Article 129, Subparagraph 7 of the Banking Act, a fine of NT$12 million was imposed.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 金融監督管理委員會

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A fine of NT$12 million was imposed

Companies mentioned:國泰世華商業銀行

明台產物保險股份有限公司: 明台產物保險股份有限公司 was found to have violated relevant provisions of the Insurance Act in conducting insurance business. Pursuant to Article 171-1, Paragraph 4 and Article 171, Paragraph 1 of the Insurance Act, a fine of NT$9 million was imposed.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 金融監督管理委員會

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Imposed a fine of NT$9 million

Companies mentioned:明台產物保險股份有限公司

台新國際商業銀行股份有限公司: Deficiencies related to irregular mailing addresses for debt-collection letters and misdirected credit card statement information at 台新國際商業銀行股份有限公司 were found to violate Article 45-1, Paragraphs 1 and 3 of the Banking Act. Pursuant to Article 129, Subparagraph 7 of the Banking Act, a fine of NT$6 million was imposed.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 金融監督管理委員會

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Imposed a fine of NT$6 million

Companies mentioned:台新國際商業銀行股份有限公司、金融監督管理委員會

臺灣土地銀行: Deficiencies related to the embezzlement of public funds by a former employee at the Shalu Branch of 臺灣土地銀行 were found to violate Article 45-1, Paragraph 1 of the Banking Act. Pursuant to Article 129, Subparagraph 7 of the same act, a fine of NT$4 million was imposed.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 金融監督管理委員會

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Imposed a fine of NT$4 million

Companies mentioned:臺灣土地銀行

臺灣銀行股份有限公司: Deficiencies related to 臺灣銀行股份有限公司's procedures for employees opening accounts off-site, deposit and remittance transactions, ongoing customer identity reviews, account monitoring, and management of abnormal employee conduct were found to violate Article 45-1, Paragraph 1 of the Banking Act and Articles 3, Paragraph 1 and 8, Paragraphs 1 and 3 of the Regulations Governing the Implementation of Internal Control and Audit Systems by Financial Holding Companies and Banking Industries, established under the act. Pursuant to Article 129, Subparagraph 7 of the same act, a fine of NT$22 million was imposed.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 金融監督管理委員會

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Imposed a fine of NT$22 million

Companies mentioned:臺灣銀行股份有限公司、金融監督管理委員會

台灣人壽保險股份有限公司: 台灣人壽保險股份有限公司 was found to have violated relevant provisions of the Insurance Act in conducting insurance business. Pursuant to Article 171-1, Paragraph 4 of the Insurance Act, a fine of NT$7.2 million was imposed.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 金融監督管理委員會

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Imposed a fine of NT$7.2 million

Companies mentioned:台灣人壽保險股份有限公司、金融監督管理委員會

三商美邦人壽保險股份有限公司: Because 三商美邦人壽's own funds-to-risk capital ratio at the end of 113 did not meet the capital adequacy level required by the Insurance Act, and it failed to actively implement the submitted capital increase, financial, or business improvement plans, it was found to have violated relevant provisions of the Insurance Act. Pursuant to Article 143-6, Subparagraph 1, Items 1 and 3, and Subparagraph 2, Items 1 and 7 of the Insurance Act, the company was ordered to complete by the end of 114 the capital strengthening plan submitted on 113年8月30日, and to submit within one month a new, specific and comprehensive capital strengthening plan that would bring its capital adequacy ratio to the statutory standard. The company was also prohibited from making new real estate investments until its capital adequacy ratio reaches the statutory standard and receives this commission's approval, after which it may resume such investments. The company was further ordered to reduce Chairman 翁〇〇's total remuneration for 114 to 70% of the total remuneration paid to Chairman 翁 in 113, for a period of one year.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 金融監督管理委員會

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Ordered the company to complete by the end of 114 the capital strengthening plan submitted on 113年8月30日
  • Ordered the company to reduce Chairman 翁〇〇's total remuneration for 114 to 70% of the total remuneration paid to Chairman 翁 in 113

Companies mentioned:三商美邦人壽保險股份有限公司、金管會

Japan | 製品評価技術基盤機構(30)

Intercom (パナソニック システムネットワークス株式会社 (now パナソニック エンターテインメント&コミュニケーション株式会社)) accident

Published ・ Source Japan | 製品評価技術基盤機構

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Date of occurrence: 2025/07/31
  • Date received: 2025/08/27

Companies mentioned:パナソニック システムネットワークス株式会社、パナソニック エンターテインメント&コミュニケーション株式会社

Racket (for table tennis) ((blank)) accident

Published ・ Source Japan | 製品評価技術基盤機構

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Damage: 3. Minor injury
  • Date of occurrence: 2025/08/08
  • Date received: 2025/08/27

Intercom (パナソニック システムネットワークス株式会社 (now パナソニック エンターテインメント&コミュニケーション株式会社)) accident

Published ・ Source Japan | 製品評価技術基盤機構

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Date of occurrence: 2025/08/11
  • Date received: 2025/08/27

Companies mentioned:パナソニック システムネットワークス株式会社、パナソニック エンターテインメント&コミュニケーション株式会社

Battery pack (lithium-ion, for power tools) (unknown) accident

Published ・ Source Japan | 製品評価技術基盤機構

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Date of occurrence: 2025/07/27
  • Date received: 2025/08/13

Intercom (パナソニック システムネットワークス株式会社 (now パナソニック エンターテインメント&コミュニケーション株式会社)) accident

Published ・ Source Japan | 製品評価技術基盤機構

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Date of occurrence: 2025/07/07
  • Date received: 2025/08/07

Companies mentioned:パナソニック システムネットワークス株式会社、パナソニック エンターテインメント&コミュニケーション株式会社

Intercom (パナソニック システムネットワークス株式会社 (now パナソニック エンターテインメント&コミュニケーション株式会社)) accident

Published ・ Source Japan | 製品評価技術基盤機構

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Date of occurrence: 2025/07/16
  • Date received: 2025/08/06

Companies mentioned:パナソニック システムネットワークス株式会社、パナソニック エンターテインメント&コミュニケーション株式会社

Pencil sharpener (rechargeable) ((blank)) accident

Published ・ Source Japan | 製品評価技術基盤機構

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Date of occurrence: 2025/07/21
  • Date received: 2025/08/04

Gas cock (for city gas) ((blank)) accident

Published ・ Source Japan | 製品評価技術基盤機構

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 3. Minor injury

Fan (USB-powered, lithium-ion battery-powered, tabletop type) ((blank)) accident

Published ・ Source Japan | 製品評価技術基盤機構

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Date of occurrence: 2025/06/24
  • Date received: 2025/07/23

Tablet device ((blank)) accident

Published ・ Source Japan | 製品評価技術基盤機構

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Date of occurrence: 2025/07/06
  • Date received: 2025/07/23

Stepladder (aluminum) ((blank)) accident

Published ・ Source Japan | 製品評価技術基盤機構

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 3. Minor injury
  • Date of occurrence: 2025/07/13
  • Date received: 2025/07/22

Bathroom vanity (タカラスタンダード株式会社) accident

Published ・ Source Japan | 製品評価技術基盤機構

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Date of occurrence: 2025/06/11
  • Date received: 2025/07/18

Companies mentioned:タカラスタンダード株式会社

Intercom (パナソニック システムネットワークス株式会社 (now パナソニック エンターテインメント&コミュニケーション株式会社)) accident

Published ・ Source Japan | 製品評価技術基盤機構

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Date of occurrence: 2025/07/04
  • Date received: 2025/07/17

Companies mentioned:パナソニック システムネットワークス株式会社、パナソニック エンターテインメント&コミュニケーション株式会社

Accident involving electrical wiring equipment (extension cord) (株式会社セリア)

Published ・ Source Japan | 製品評価技術基盤機構

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Damage: 3. Minor injury
  • Date of occurrence: 2025/06/18
  • Date received: 2025/07/15

Companies mentioned:株式会社セリア

Accident involving a battery (lithium polymer) ((blank))

Published ・ Source Japan | 製品評価技術基盤機構

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Date of occurrence: 2025/05/23
  • Date received: 2025/07/11

Accident involving a mobile battery (lithium-ion) (不明)

Published ・ Source Japan | 製品評価技術基盤機構

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Date of occurrence: 2025/06/22
  • Date received: 2025/07/11

Companies mentioned:不明

Stainless steel water bottle (テッセランド株式会社) — accident

Published ・ Source Japan | 製品評価技術基盤機構

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 3. Minor injury
  • Incident date: 2025/05/16
  • Date received: 2025/07/04

Companies mentioned:テッセランド株式会社

Mobile battery (lithium-ion) (blank) — accident

Published ・ Source Japan | 製品評価技術基盤機構

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Incident date: 2025/05/20
  • Date received: 2025/07/04

Mobile battery (lithium-ion) (blank) — accident

Published ・ Source Japan | 製品評価技術基盤機構

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Date of occurrence: 2025/06/06
  • Date received: 2025/07/03

Sous vide cooker (株式会社葉山社中) — accident

Published ・ Source Japan | 製品評価技術基盤機構

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Date of occurrence: 2025/06/11
  • Date received: 2025/07/02

Companies mentioned:株式会社葉山社中

Shoes (baseball) (株式会社エスエスケイ) — accident

Published ・ Source Japan | 製品評価技術基盤機構

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Damage: 3. Minor injury

Companies mentioned:株式会社エスエスケイ

Bathroom vanity (タカラスタンダード株式会社) accident

Published ・ Source Japan | 製品評価技術基盤機構

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Incident date: 2025/05/27
  • Date received: 2025/06/25

Companies mentioned:タカラスタンダード株式会社

Intercom (パナソニック システムネットワークス株式会社 (now パナソニック エンターテインメント&コミュニケーション株式会社)) accident

Published ・ Source Japan | 製品評価技術基盤機構

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Date of occurrence: 2025/05/23
  • Date received: 2025/06/18

Companies mentioned:パナソニック システムネットワークス株式会社、パナソニック エンターテインメント&コミュニケーション株式会社

Ladder/stepladder (aluminum) (blank) — accident

Published ・ Source Japan | 製品評価技術基盤機構

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 3. Minor injury
  • Incident date: 2025/06/05
  • Date received: 2025/06/16

Electric heater (blank) accident

Published ・ Source Japan | 製品評価技術基盤機構

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Incident date: 2025/05/21
  • Date received: 2025/06/06

Tablet device ((blank)) accident

Published ・ Source Japan | 製品評価技術基盤機構

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Incident date: 2025/05/25
  • Date received: 2025/06/06

Electric refrigerator (東京芝浦電気株式会社 (now 東芝ライフス タイル株式会社)) — accident

Published ・ Source Japan | 製品評価技術基盤機構

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Long-term use (40 years or more)

Companies mentioned:東京芝浦電気株式会社、東芝ライフス タイル株式会社

Intercom (パナソニック システムネットワークス株式会社 (now パナソニック エンターテインメント&コミュニケーション株式会社)) accident

Published ・ Source Japan | 製品評価技術基盤機構

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Date of occurrence: 2025/05/18
  • Date received: 2025/06/04

Companies mentioned:パナソニック システムネットワークス株式会社、パナソニック エンターテインメント&コミュニケーション株式会社

Quick-connect fitting (for city gas) (blank) — accident

Published ・ Source Japan | 製品評価技術基盤機構

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Incident date: 2025/05/19
  • Date received: 2025/05/30

Oil-fired water heater (株式会社コロナ) — accident

Published ・ Source Japan | 製品評価技術基盤機構

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 27 years since manufacture

Companies mentioned:株式会社コロナ

Taiwan | 風傳媒(18)

中聯 Tainted-oil scandal widens! Lo Ting-wei alleges 4 pressure tactics by the Executive Yuan: ordered Taichung not to inspect the plant

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

The 中聯 tainted-oil incident has sparked a political storm, with legislator Lo Ting-wei accusing the Executive Yuan of pressuring the Taichung City Government to ban plant inspections and product recalls, fueling public anger. The incident highlights the power struggle between central and local governments.

Companies mentioned:中聯

Tzuyu's latest update revealed! First statement after not renewing with JYP, heartfelt Instagram message: hopes to make “this promise” with fans

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Concluded a world concert tour that lasted a full year

Companies mentioned:JYP娛樂、TWICE

Taiwan stocks plunge nearly 3,000 points, but investors aren't fazed! Expert bucks the trend, adding to holdings for 3 straight days: will buy this 1 stock if it falls further

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

As Taiwan stocks plunge, investment experts have bought more for 3 consecutive days, taking a contrarian approach. They are prepared to buy more of certain stocks even if prices fall further, drawing market attention.

16 times higher than expected! Huang Renxun's iconic black leather jacket sells at auction for US$960,000

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang’s iconic black leather jacket sold for $960,000 at Sotheby’s. That was 16 times the expected price, and the jacket is regarded as a cultural symbol of the AI era.

Companies mentioned:Nvidia、Apple、Meta、Sotheby's、富士通、川崎重工

Not just Cho Jung-tai and Shih Chung-liang! Amid the market crash and tainted-oil case, she names 3 DPP liabilities: support drops 5% in one week

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

A carcinogen was detected in cooking oil in Taiwan, prompting mounting criticism of the Democratic Progressive Party and a 5% plunge in its approval rating. Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an called for a rally on Ketagalan Boulevard, widening the political fallout.

Companies mentioned:中聯油脂

People aged 65 and older are getting payments! Those who qualify will each receive 10000; 1 county or city starts distribution on 10/2. See the 2026 Double Ninth senior-citizen payments nationwide at a glance

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Kaohsiung City announced that its 2026 Double Ninth senior-citizen gift payments will be distributed starting October 2. Eligible seniors can receive between 1500 and 10000, and the city is expanding bank-transfer services to 35 banks for the first time to make collection more convenient.

Frequent gray-zone harassment by Chinese forces! Ministry of National Defense and Coast Guard Administration promote a “common operating picture”: establishing an intelligence-sharing mechanism

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense and Coast Guard Administration are promoting a “common operating picture” mechanism to integrate military and civilian intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance information in response to gray-zone harassment by the Chinese Communist Party around the Taiwan Strait, and to safeguard national security. The move demonstrates Taiwan's efforts to strengthen air and maritime surveillance and joint operational capabilities.

Red alert issued for the Wanli Creek landslide-dammed lake! Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency warns: overflow delayed, “latest estimated time” revealed; latest Taiwan Railways changes and refunds at a glance

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

The barrier lake on the Wanli Creek in Hualien County remains under a red alert, with the predicted overflow postponed until the early hours of July 20. Taiwan Railways announced the latest train service information and is offering affected passengers full refunds without fees for 1 year.

Companies mentioned:台鐵公司

Is Trump Media really launching a financial advisory service? Truth Social rolls out an “early access to posts” service, charging up to US$100,000 per month

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

TMTG, the social media company of former President Trump, has launched an API service offering advance access to posts for Wall Street trading firms for up to $100,000 per month. The move comes amid the influence of political statements on markets.

Companies mentioned:Trump Media & Technology Group、Intel、Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington

Will young day traders be saddled with debt before Taiwan stocks hit 50,000 points? Writer exposes Taiwan's distorted phenomenon: Hsu Kuo-yung's “Didn't you make money?” becomes a rueful refrain

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Taiwan stocks plunged nearly 3000 points on the 17th, marking the biggest one-day drop in history, while 台積電 tumbled more than 7%. Writer “漂浪島與” criticized Hsu Kuo-yung's remark, “When the stock market rises, don't you make money?”, saying it has become a source of ridicule and reflects the distorted phenomenon of young people seeking wealth through day trading.

Companies mentioned:台積電、聯發科、鴻海、廣達、台達電、日月光投控

Not Taipei or Kaohsiung! Campaign spending cap for county and city mayoral elections is highest in “1 county or city,” with the top figure exceeding 10.6 billion

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

The Central Election Commission announced spending limits for the 2026 county and city mayoral elections. New Taipei City has the highest limit nationwide at NT$106.55 million, while Lienchiang County has the lowest at NT$30.19 million. The limits are tied to population.

2026 World Cup》Fearing he could “jinx” the team and become a national scapegoat, Argentina's president refuses to travel to the US for the final

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final in Canada, Mexico and the United States, Argentine President Javier Milei refused to attend in person, fearing his own “Mufa” (jinx). Instead, he will watch on television at the presidential palace while observing the traditional good-luck rituals known as “Cabalas.” The move, rooted in Argentina’s political and soccer culture, has drawn attention.

Who is the opposition's leading figure, Chiang Wan-an or Lu Shiow-yen? Scholar interprets his lightning move to take to Ketagalan Boulevard on 725: more than just targeting the Lai administration

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an has called for a protest on July 25 at Ketagalan Boulevard over the 中聯油脂 tainted-oil case, demanding an apology from the Lai Ching-te administration and the resignation of Cho Jung-tai. The move is seen as targeting the ruling party while also testing the KMT central leadership's response, and carries significant political implications.

Companies mentioned:中聯油脂

An annual salary of 4 million still doesn't make you rich! A high income is not the same as wealth; expert says “meeting 1 condition” is what really makes someone rich

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

With many people facing financial anxiety despite high incomes, Japanese personal finance expert Hiroto says “net worth” is the true measure of wealth. He emphasizes that a focus on building assets matters more than income.

At what age does someone start being called “auntie”? Latest survey reveals the age dividing line: it's not clothing or appearance! This is what really sets them apart from young people

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

A survey by Japan’s 博報堂生活綜合研究所 found that women are considered “aunties” at age 43. The age threshold has not changed in 10 years, but the social image has evolved significantly toward one of “self-actualization,” against a backdrop of women’s rising status in society.

Companies mentioned:博報堂生活綜合研究所

The Wall Street Journal》He revealed the truth about China's economy, but spent the rest of his life in silence

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Chinese economist Gao Shanwen was barred from speaking publicly after raising concerns about the lack of transparency in GDP data, and later died of cancer at age 55. His death has come to symbolize China’s censorship and suppression of economic truths.

Companies mentioned:国投証券、光大証券、彼得森国際経済研究所

輝達 loses out! “This 1 company” briefly becomes the world's most valuable, and analysts weigh in

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Market value fell to about $4.8 trillion
  • Slightly below 蘋果 (Apple) at about US$4.9 trillion
  • Share price falls 2.1%
  • Market capitalization falls to about US$4.86 trillion
  • Original約新台幣157.51 兆元
  • Latest market capitalization reaches US$4.88 trillion
  • Original約新台幣 158.16 兆元
  • Cumulative gains have approached 23%

Companies mentioned:蘋果、輝達、微軟、CNBC、法新社、滙豐

People aged 65 and older, get ready to claim your benefits! Senior card upgraded with 5 perks, including “7200 until death”; eligible residents in 1 city will receive payments directly on the card

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Kaohsiung City announced a major upgrade to senior card benefits starting in July 2026, providing 600 social welfare points per month, worth up to 7200 points a year. New benefits include outpatient registration fee discounts, increased taxi subsidies, and free rides on 3 types of transportation, among other perks, benefiting people aged 65 and older.

Japan | 消費者庁(15)

Passenger car (トヨタオートボデー Coms) — repair

Published ・ Source Japan | 消費者庁

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Response start date: July 16, 2026

Companies mentioned:トヨタオートボデー

日本ジェネリック “Ursodeoxycholic Acid Tablets 100mg ‘JG’” — recall

Published ・ Source Japan | 消費者庁

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Response start date: July 15, 2026

Companies mentioned:日本ジェネリック

八天堂 “Moist and Chewy Shamoji-yaki, 5-piece pack” (sold at company stores, service areas and retailers in Hiroshima, Osaka and Chiba, as well as in Hiroshima and Yamaguchi) — refund/recall

Published ・ Source Japan | 消費者庁

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Response start date: July 14, 2026

Companies mentioned:八天堂

ユノス “Sowalis Moist Makeup Remover” — recall

Published ・ Source Japan | 消費者庁

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Response start date: July 14, 2026

Companies mentioned:ユノス

三和化学研究所 “Diclofenac Sodium Tape 15mg ‘Sanwa’ and 3 other products” — recall

Published ・ Source Japan | 消費者庁

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Response start date: July 14, 2026

Companies mentioned:三和化学研究所

東和薬品 “Loxoprofen Na Tape 50mg ‘Towa’ and 3 other products” — recall

Published ・ Source Japan | 消費者庁

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Response start date: July 14, 2026

Companies mentioned:東和薬品

ケルヒャージャパン “Carpet Rinse Cleaner (Kärcher)” — recall

Published ・ Source Japan | 消費者庁

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Response start date: July 13, 2026

Companies mentioned:ケルヒャージャパン

オーサワジャパン “Osawa Dried Lotus Root (Sliced), Kumamoto-grown” — refund/recall

Published ・ Source Japan | 消費者庁

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Response start date: July 13, 2026

Companies mentioned:オーサワジャパン

Original長七製麺「さっぱり特製醤油スープ6種具材の冷し中華、ほか3商品」(富山県、石川県、福井県のファミリーマートで販売) - 返金/回収

Published ・ Source Japan | 消費者庁

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • July 11, 2026

Companies mentioned:長七製麺、ファミリーマート

菓子屋はぐく “An Butter Sandwich and 5 other products” (sold at the shikoku meguru marche in Takamatsu) — refund/recall

Published ・ Source Japan | 消費者庁

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Response start date: July 10, 2026

Companies mentioned:菓子屋はぐく

長谷工あんしんデリ “Beni Haruka Dried Sweet Potatoes” (sold at Wakuwaku Hiroba stores in Otsu and Kusatsu, including the Ae Square store and the Otsu Ich里山 store, as well as Umi to Daichi) — refund/recall

Published ・ Source Japan | 消費者庁

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Response start date: July 9, 2026

Companies mentioned:長谷工あんしんデリ

“大創産業: Cooling Pillow Pad (Reversible, Line-Drawing Flowers) and 3 other products” — refund/recall

Published ・ Source Japan | 消費者庁

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • July 8, 2026

Companies mentioned:大創産業

地の塩社 “Yomogi Soap” — recall

Published ・ Source Japan | 消費者庁

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Response start date: July 8, 2026

Companies mentioned:地の塩社

一心堂 “Japanese confectionery: Isshin Fuwadora with Red Bean Paste” (sold at the main store, 髙島屋 Osaka store, JU Yonago 髙島屋, JR東海 髙島屋, and 無印良品 at イオンモール Sakai-Kitahanada) — refund/recall

Published ・ Source Japan | 消費者庁

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Response start date: July 5, 2026

Companies mentioned:一心堂、髙島屋、JU、JR東海、無印良品、イオンモール

Passenger car (ニッサン Note) — repair

Published ・ Source Japan | 消費者庁

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Response start date: June 26, 2026

Companies mentioned:ニッサン

Taiwan | 鉅亨網(14)

Apple raises iPhone prices in Japan! AI-driven memory costs and the weakening yen are the main reasons for the increase

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

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Used by 老乾杯 and Muji! Singaporean gig-work startup Flexii sees explosive growth in Taiwan, partners with 一卡通 for instant wage payments

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

Singapore-based gig work platform Flexii has reached 150,000 registered users in Taiwan and partnered with 一卡通 to enable instant wage payments. The service is bringing innovation to labor shortages in the food service and retail industries.

Companies mentioned:Flexii、一卡通、老乾杯、無印良品、王品グループ

Morgan Stanley raises TSMC's target price! Can AI capacity expansion sustain gross margins?

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

モルガン・スタンレー raised its target price for TSMC to NT$2,988, saying strong AI demand is driving growth in advanced process technology. Maintaining profitability as 2-nanometer mass production begins remains a challenge.

Companies mentioned:モルガン・スタンレー、サムスン、インテル

Micron falls 18% in one month, but analysts' average price target still implies more than 80% upside

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

美光 shares fell 18% in 1 month, but analysts forecast an average upside of 84% amid tight supply and demand. They expect strength in the memory market to continue through 2027.

Companies mentioned:SK Hynix、Samsung Electronics、ASML

〈Hot stocks〉台虹 expands into new semiconductor materials; foreign investors buy a net 11,200 lots this week, helping drive a 25% gain

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

Taiwanese FCCL maker 台虹 is developing new semiconductor materials, and its stock has risen 25% amid increased buying by foreign investors. Sales of high-resolution flexible circuit materials are strong, and earnings have also climbed sharply.

〈Hot stocks〉聯強 has bright second-half outlook for AI and semiconductors; foreign investors buy every day this week in a show of support

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

Driven by growth in AI and semiconductor demand, 聯強 posted record revenue for the second quarter and first half. Continued net buying by foreign investors shows strong market confidence in its strategic positioning and an optimistic outlook for the second half.

7th night of airstrikes! US forces strike deep inside Iran; Iranian missiles hit Gulf bases; Hormuz shipping grinds to a halt

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

For a seventh consecutive night, US forces carried out airstrikes on military facilities in Iran's interior. Iran retaliated with missiles against US bases in the Persian Gulf, bringing shipping through the Strait of Hormuz nearly to a standstill and sharply raising global energy and shipping security risks as the Middle East situation continues to deteriorate.

Taiwan stocks’ bloody Black Friday! 6 actively managed ETFs beat the broader market, showing resilience; high-dividend ETFs take the top three spots

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

On July 17, 2026, Taiwan stocks posted their largest-ever single-day closing decline, but 6 actively managed ETFs outperformed the broader market, with all of the top three being high-dividend ETFs. This shows that dividend strategies offer resilience during sharp volatility.

Companies mentioned:第一金、安聯、野村、摩根、聯博、凱基、國泰、統一

Fed rate-hike expectations return! BNP Paribas Wealth Management sees possible “one-and-done” hike to 4% in December

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

法國巴黎銀行財富管理 expects the Fed to raise rates to 4% in December, and recommends investors diversify into Japan, Europe and value stocks to weather market volatility.

Companies mentioned:法國巴黎銀行財富管理

IBM plunges 26% in its worst week ever as its AI halo fades and the road to transformation stretches on

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

IBM shares plunged 26% in a week, highlighting the difficulty of adapting to the AI era. Missed performance targets and delays to major deals have shaken market confidence.

Companies mentioned:Anthropic、Celent、奥本海默、法国巴黎银行、瑞穗证券

台積電 earnings call, New Youth Home Loan 3.0 arrives, Taiwan stocks suffer historic 2953-point plunge: This week in review

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

台積電 raised its capital spending to US$64 billion and increased investment in the United States; the New Youth Home Loan 3.0 plan was approved; Taiwan stocks plunged 2953 points in a single day, setting a historic record; and financial holding companies raked in NT$440.8 billion in the first half. These events reflect expanding tech investment and heightened market volatility.

Companies mentioned:台積電、昇達科、巨頻科技、國泰金控、國泰世華銀行、富邦金

<Hot Stocks> Taiwan stocks battered, defensive telecom trio in favor; shares successfully filled their ex-dividend gaps this week

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

Taiwan stocks plunged 2953 points in a single day, setting a historic record, as funds shifted to defensive telecom stocks. Chunghwa Telecom, Taiwan Mobile and Far EasTone quickly filled their ex-dividend gaps, signaling rising demand for safe havens.

Companies mentioned:中華電信 (2412-TW)、台灣大 (3045-TW)、遠傳 (4904-TW)

UBS maintains its KOSPI target at 9200 points; deleveraging could heighten short-term market volatility

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

South Korea tightens oversight of single-stock leveraged ETFs. UBS maintains its KOSPI target of 9200 points but warns of rising short-term volatility risks and adjusts its portfolio strategy.

Companies mentioned:三星電子、SK海力士、新世界、Celltrion、三星E&A、Coupang、HDEC、KAI、KSOE

Moonshot AI’s latest model Kimi K3 rattles tech stocks, bringing back the “DeepSeek moment”

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

Chinese AI startup Moonshot AI has unveiled Kimi-K3, an open-weight AI model that surpasses U.S. models in coding performance. The market is expressing doubts about the durability of U.S. dominance in AI.

Companies mentioned:Moonshot AI、Anthropic、OpenAI、阿里巴巴集團、iShares、瑞穗證券、Neostellar Capital、Reflexivity

Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站(1)

上緯投控 (3708): Announces that the company name will change from “上緯國際投資控股股份有限公司” to “上緯國際控股股份有限公司”; announcement period: 115年 June 11 to 115年 September 10.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 115年 June 11 to 115年 September 10

Companies mentioned:上緯投控、上緯國際投資控股股份有限公司、上緯國際控股股份有限公司

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