Can you still buy actively managed ETFs? Experts share their “priority watchlist”: buy during sharp dips
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Following a sharp rally in Taiwan stocks, analysts recommend investing in actively managed ETFs during market downturns. Their professional management teams may outperform indexes, making them a strategic opportunity for retail investors.
Is SpaceX’s post-listing honeymoon over? $1.4 trillion wiped out in less than 2 months; Hsieh Chin-ho says the stock price is like “an old man walking a dog”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
SpaceX’s valuation fell by $1.4 trillion in 2 months after a bubble-like surge ahead of its listing. Taiwanese columnist Hsieh Chin-ho criticized the stock’s sluggishness, saying it was “like an old man walking a dog.” Expectations for growth are being adjusted to reality.
Pew survey: Xi Jinping’s favorability surpasses Trump’s! Global views of the United States continue to hit new lows as China rises
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A survey by the U.S. think tank Pew Research Center found that President Xi Jinping had higher favorability ratings than President Trump in 37 countries. This marks a major shift in international public opinion and indicates China’s diplomatic position has strengthened relative to the United States.
Companies mentioned：Pew Research Center、US Taiwan Watch: 美國台灣觀測站
Will Taiwan stocks crash again on Wednesday? Experts forecast market direction, urging particular attention to whether “these stocks” can hold their gains
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
After setting its biggest-ever decline, Taiwan’s stock market rebounded 1,783 points on the 21st, its largest single-day gain on record. Analyst Chen Wei-tai predicts that a strong short-term rally is unlikely and says investors should watch whether holdings in high-performing stocks remain stable.
Could Tainan’s political landscape shift? Hsieh Lung-chieh reveals infighting within the DPP: Some want me to block Chen Ting-fei
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
In the 2026 Tainan mayoral election, KMT candidate Hsieh Lung-chieh will face DPP candidate Chen Ting-fei. Hsieh said factions within the DPP want him to block Chen, reflecting the party’s lack of unity and the possibility of a shift in the race.
Hon Hai predicts the arrival of the “fully autonomous driving” era by 2040! EV strategy chief: Future generations may not even know what a driver’s license is
Former Fire Agency chief’s LINE account hacked; sends subordinates repeated messages asking to “lend me NT$100,000.” Online users joke: Scammers have struck gold
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The LINE account of a former fire chief was hacked, and scam messages asking numerous contacts to lend 100,000 yen were sent. The fire department has issued a warning and urged the public to be cautious.
Renovation company’s contract to supply “NT$570 million in explosives” falls through and is canceled; Ministry of National Defense says it will use supplemental or annual budgets for production by the Armaments Bureau
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense terminated its NT$570 million arms procurement contract with 福麦国际 after the company failed to obtain an export permit for explosives, and imposed a fine of more than NT$83.98 million. Production will instead be handled in-house by the Armaments Bureau. The company was originally a renovation contractor, raising questions about procurement eligibility.
Completing a 1,055-kilometer ride around Taiwan in 48 hours: 26 Donghai EMBA riders take on the elements and push their limits for the program’s 20th anniversary
Baishatun Gongtian Temple opens its second pilgrim lodging building, with room for 800; Chung Tung-chin praises its sweeping mountain and sea views
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Baishatun Gongtian Temple’s second pilgrim lodging building opened on July 21, 2027. Built at a cost of NT$520 million, it can accommodate 800 people, boosting capacity for pilgrims and tourists. County Magistrate Chung Tung-chin attended the ribbon-cutting and praised its mountain and sea views.
“Nantou Go! Hong Kong launch”: Nantou tourism heads to the Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Nantou County took part in the Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo under the theme “Nantou Go! Good Travel Nantou launches in Hong Kong,” and partnered with numerous Hong Kong travel industry representatives. Building on linguistic and cultural affinity, it is strengthening its international tourism strategy around Taiwan Tourist Shuttle services.
Listening to public opinion, investing about NT$25 million to improve tribal environments: Hsu Shu-hua visits local infrastructure projects in Ren’ai’s indigenous communities
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Nantou County Magistrate Hsu Shu-hua visited Ren’ai Township and is advancing infrastructure improvements in Indigenous villages with an investment of about 25 million yen. Public works are being improved to reflect residents’ views.
10 outstanding young farmers from Changhua County selected for the “8th Top 100 Young Farmers” list
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
10 young farmers from Changhua County were selected for the “8th Top 100 Young Farmers” list, showcasing the diversity of the county’s agricultural development. The county government is promoting smart agriculture and marketing strategies to help young farmers improve their competitiveness.
Lu Shiow-yen convenes heads of 17 counties and cities for an online national conference on combating tainted oil; puts forward 10 points of consensus and urges the central government to improve food safety systems
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
In response to the Zhonglian oil products incident, Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen partnered with 17 counties and cities to hold the “Online National Conference on Anti-Adulterated Oil” and propose food safety system reforms. She called on the central government to take urgent action and strengthen the system.
Taichung City Government continues measures such as widening sidewalks and adding dedicated pedestrian signal phases to improve pedestrian access
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Taichung City Government is prioritizing pedestrian safety by widening crosswalks from 3 meters to 6 meters and installing dedicated signals. The impact is clear, with traffic fatalities down 64.3% from the previous year.
朋思富’s “Between Carbon and Silicon” comes to the National Taichung Theater; AI co-creation art exhibition explores a new dialogue between technology and the humanities
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
朋思富實業 held the AI art exhibition “Between Carbon and Silicon” at the National Taichung Theater, combining generative AI with humanistic creativity to showcase human-machine collaboration, foster dialogue between technology and society, and strengthen its image as a company building out its AI computing capabilities.
Taichung leads Taiwan’s 6 special municipalities in annual growth in household disposable income; Lu Shiow-yen highlights welfare and transportation policies
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taichung ranked first among Taiwan’s 6 special municipalities in annual growth in household disposable income. Mayor Lu Shiow-yen credited low taxes, streamlined administration, and transportation and welfare policies, and said the city is expanding YouBike stations and holding a national food safety conference.
370 hot pot and barbecue businesses compete; 34 advance to expert judging in the 2026 Taichung Hot Pot and Barbecue Festival
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
More than 370 businesses signed up for the 2026 Taichung Hot Pot and Barbecue Festival, which for the first time introduced a dual-track system of expert judging and public voting. 34 outstanding restaurants advanced to on-site evaluations to compete for awards including the Golden Pot Award.
Taichung Metro’s “Ferrari of the piano world” sparks a playing craze; riders call it a romantic surprise on their commute
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The 台中市政府文化局 and Taichung Metro installed the Fazioli F308, a prized piano valued at tens of millions, at a metro station and held an event inviting residents to play it freely. The daily commute was transformed into a concert hall.
Taiwan’s first “reproductive bank concept center” opens as experienced physician Chang Yung-ling partners with Kuang Tien General Hospital to establish the Sanshen Reproductive Center
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan’s first “reproductive bank concept gallery” has opened, established by experienced physician Chang Yung-ling and 光田病院. Aimed at providing women with 360-degree health support, it is drawing attention as a measure to address the declining birthrate.
[Aug. 5 event; registration open] Your first step to understanding longevity. Learn about Japan’s potential through the latest developments around the world in an online seminar
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
An online seminar will be held on August 5, 2026 (Wednesday).
Date and time: August 5, 2026 (Wednesday), 11:00–12:00
An international event scheduled for October 15 and 16, 2026, at Nakanoshima Qross in Osaka
Companies mentioned：COMMON株式会社、MSD株式会社、一般社団法人 Next Generation Medicine Japan
[Patent secured] Essential patent for a “high-reliability data collaboration platform”: Part 2! The ideal data collaboration platform, realized through “CoP (Chain of Provenance)” × “CoC (Chain of Custody)” × “AI orchestration” × “blockchain”
Entering the AI server CPU market! 輝達’s Vera begins shipping, taking aim at 英特爾 and 超微 strongholds
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
輝達 has begun shipping Vera, its in-house-designed server CPU, which is specialized for AI agent workloads. The move marks a full-scale entry into a market long dominated by Intel and AMD, and is part of its strategy to vertically integrate AI infrastructure.
Companies mentioned：輝達、英特爾、超微、OpenAI、Anthropic、SpaceX、甲骨文、Bernstein、Wolfe Research、Gartner、Cambrian AI Research
You can rent an iPhone, too! Apple partners with Klarna to launch the “Apple Upgrade” service
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Apple is partnering with Klarna to launch “Apple Upgrade” in the United States on July 28, offering iPhones and other devices through low-cost leases. The move marks a turning point in its hardware sales strategy.
China’s low-cost AI is coming: Why is it turning into a major boon for chip stocks such as Nvidia and Micron?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Chinese AI startup Moonshot AI unveiled Kimi K3, a high-performance AI model developed at low cost, drawing market attention. The move could instead boost demand for U.S. semiconductor companies, drawing increased interest from investors.
Is 英特爾’s foundry business finally taking off? Company lands its first named customer since Chen Li-wu took over
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
英特爾 announced that Fortinet will use its foundry services to manufacture SP6 security chips, making it the first named customer since Chen Li-wu took over as CEO. The deal could boost market confidence in the company’s ability to mass-produce chips using advanced process technologies.
Companies mentioned：Fortinet、Microsoft、Amazon、Google、Tesla、SpaceX、Apple、U.S. Government
Weight-loss drug battle goes to court! Novo Nordisk sues Eli Lilly over allegedly misleading advertising
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Novo Nordisk has sued Lilly, alleging that its advertising is misleading. The legal dispute over comparisons of GLP-1 product efficacy is playing out in a U.S. federal court, intensifying the battle for market dominance.
Cnyes flash: Latest FactSet survey cuts Netflix NFLX-US price target to $96, a reduction of about 4%
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
A FactSet survey found that 47 analysts lowered Netflix’s median price target to $96. The market outlook remains somewhat cautious, providing a reference point for investment decisions.
Former 彭博 reporter: Taiwan revives the heyday of Asia’s Four Tigers through economic decoupling from China and closer ties with the United States
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Facts
Taiwan’s economic growth reached nearly 15% in the first quarter of this year
Taiwan’s total exports of goods and services to the United States reached $116.1 billion in the first 5 months of this year
Surpassing China’s $105.5 billion in exports to the United States
In 2016, Taiwan-U.S. bilateral trade totaled just $85 billion
At the time, trade between Taiwan and China totaled $180 billion
U.S. tech giants such as Apple（Apple）, Microsoft（Microsoft）, Amazon（Amazon）, Google（谷歌）, 甲骨文（Oracle） and Meta are pouring money into AI infrastructure, with investments this year alone ranging from $750 billion to $1 trillion
Its planned investment in facilities in Arizona has reached a total of $265 billion
Companies mentioned：彭博、台积电、Apple、微软、亚马逊、Google、甲骨文、Meta、US-Taiwan Business Council