Kinmen County Councilor Hsu Yu-chao accused of fraudulently claiming assistant fees; part of ruling overturned on appeal and a new sentence handed down
奧蒂嘉 announces end of elections; U.S. urges international community to isolate 尼加拉瓜
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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After 尼加拉瓜 President 奧蒂嘉 announced that his government would no longer hold elections, U.S. Secretary of State 盧比歐 said today that the United States “will not stand by,” urging the international community to isolate 尼加拉瓜. Reuters and Agence France-Presse reported that former leftist guerrilla fighter 奧蒂嘉 (Daniel Ortega), now 80, has been in power for nearly 20 years
Reuters and Agence France-Presse reported that former leftist guerrilla fighter 奧蒂嘉 (Daniel Ortega), now 80, has been in power for nearly 20 years
The United States has already imposed sanctions on 尼加拉瓜, including visa restrictions on more than 2,350 officials and their family members
Is a wave of mainland Chinese tourists about to visit Taiwan？Direct flights to 2 cities and counties resume from 7/23 as 4 major airlines take off；latest routes at a glance
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taichung International Airport will successively launch new direct flights to Qingdao, Chengdu and Okinawa starting in July. The routes will serve travel demand in central Taiwan and expand the international network.
Good news for seniors aged 65 and older！7 cities and counties announce automatic health insurance premium payments with no application required；children under 6 in 1 city or county are also exempt
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Seven cities and counties in Taiwan have introduced full health insurance premium subsidies for seniors aged 65 and older and children under 6. The payments are made automatically without an application, saving families nearly NT$10,000 a year and aiming to address low birth rates and an aging population.
Do Kinmen residents want this bridge？With Xiamen Xiang’an International Airport set to open, the prospect of “Kinmen-Xiamen integration” is stirring sensitivities on both sides of the Taiwan Strait
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
China is advancing construction of 厦门翔安国际机场 and the 厦金大桥 to promote the integration of Kinmen with the mainland. Kinmen residents are divided between economic hopes and political concerns, while Taiwan’s government opposes the plan on border-related grounds.
Weather forecast／Typhoon Hongxia is about to form！The weather bureau warns of “6 straight days of heavy rain” affecting Taiwan；skies will clear only on this date
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Central Weather Administration warned of high temperatures and approaching new typhoon “Hongxia.” 14 cities and counties are under high-temperature alerts, while southern and eastern Taiwan will see persistent heavy rain from the 24th to the 29th, affecting daily life and travel safety.
Wanwan Fresh launches new products；dermatologist Hu Yixuan recommends them；drawing on nearly half a century of soapmaking craftsmanship, the all-soap process creates “true liquid soap”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
美琪生技’s brand 彎彎 Fresh has launched a new liquid soap line, made using an all-soap process passed down for nearly half a century and recommended by dermatologist 胡怡萱. The products are billed as free of SLS/SLES and formulated with glycerin, promoting the concept of “true liquid soap” and a redefinition of the essence of cleansing.
Taiwanese consumers have praised the 及第 dumplings sold at 全聯, making them a topic of discussion on social media. Their generous filling and pleasantly chewy wrappers have won praise, and they are also popular as emergency supplies.
Breaking the curse of 50% stalled AI projects！The inaugural Taiwan Data Governance Annual Conference opens on 8/21
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Taiwan Data Management Association (TDAMA) will hold the first Taiwan Data Governance Annual Conference on August 21, 2026. It aims to address the challenge of 50% of AI projects stalling by strengthening data governance.
Takes both first and second place at the national championships；players from the Jie Bang Wei Lai and Yuan Meng teams join the national training squad for the World Cup
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Jie Bang Wei Lai and Yuan Meng women’s baseball teams took first and second place at the national championships, with 19 players selected for the national training squad for the World Cup. The Top Win and Ho De Foundation has long supported women’s baseball, demonstrating corporate social responsibility.
How much do retired civil servants receive？Confused by the pension review notice after cuts to public-sector pensions were suspended？Check your actual payment in seconds with this 3-step online calculator
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
銓敘部 has released an online calculator to help approximately 180,000 retired civil servants facing uncertainty over pension reviews. Users can easily check their actual amounts in 3 steps.
During Taiwan’s holiday periods, 和欣客運 is drawing attention with lower fares and comfortable amenities compared with high-speed rail and Taiwan Railways. Passengers have been giving it high marks, and its value for money has become a talking point.
60 days to go until the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games：Ministry of Agriculture joins forces with the Ministry of Sports to build the “strongest support system,” with high-quality locally produced farm goods backing Taiwan’s athletes
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
With 60 days to go until the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, Taiwan’s Ministry of Agriculture and Ministry of Sports are working together to supply high-quality locally produced agricultural, fishery and livestock products to the national team. They will support athletes’ diets throughout training and overseas competition to boost performance.
Motorcyclists can finally stay out of the rain！Taiwan’s enclosed-cabin scooter begins deliveries “at this time”；Lean3 specs and price／license and road access／parking rules；violations carry a NT$12,000 fine
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Delivery of Lean3, Taiwan’s first cabin bike, has been postponed to 2027. Driving it requires a car license, and its road-use rights are equivalent to those of a small car. Its innovative design has drawn attention.
The Wall Street Journal》Putin was once Xi Jinping’s role model；now he has become the “junior partner” in their relationship
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The relationship between Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin has shifted, with China taking the lead. Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, China has increased its support for Russia while maintaining a strategic advantage.
【The Journalist】What lies behind the 45,000-ping land deal for Wanyou Paper Mill？CTBC Financial and Yung Ching may join forces to pave the way for an AI computing center？
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
台湾金联 is auctioning about 45,000 ping of land at the Wanyou Paper Mill site in Yunlin’s Beigang Township. 云豹能源 and CTBC Asset Management have announced plans to jointly develop the site, possibly as an AI computing center, drawing attention to environmental issues and industrial planning.
The Wall Street Journal》The “Magnificent Seven” have lost their luster as retail investors shift to a new front of AI upstarts
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Individual investors’ interest in the Magnificent Seven U.S. stocks is waning, with funds shifting to small- and mid-cap stocks supporting AI infrastructure. The trend points to growing interest in semiconductor and data center companies seen as part of the next wave of AI investment.
Behind the scenes》Tsai Ing-wen is deeply wary of “him”！She travels widely on overseas visits but deliberately avoids one country
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Former President Tsai Ing-wen visited Italy in late June 2024 to attend a global women leaders’ summit and meet Italian lawmakers. Since leaving office, she has made four trips to Europe, actively expanding Taiwan’s diplomatic space, but has deliberately avoided a certain key country, drawing attention.
Neither 0050 nor 0056 takes the top spot！How are investors buying ETFs amid Taiwan’s stock-market volatility？This ETF leads in monthly growth in beneficiaries：seize the pullback to build a position
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
As Taiwan’s stock market enters a correction, investors are actively buying ETFs. Leveraged ETF 群益臺灣加權正2 (00685L) has gained 119,000 new beneficiaries in a month, surging to the top in popularity.
Don’t leave onions and garlic at room temperature in summer！A nutritionist shares 5 ways to keep vegetables fresh longer；get this step right and they’ll last an extra week
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Japanese registered dietitian Junko Ikegami warns that in summer heat, ingredients such as onions, garlic and white rice should not be stored at room temperature. Refrigeration and measures to keep out pests can help extend their freshness. The advice is crucial to household food safety.
The Story of Minglan loses！The top 10 Chinese dramas with the highest ratings in nearly 8 years revealed；the winner is a phenomenon with 200 million online views
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Based on 雲合データ reports from 2018 to 2025, the top 10 Chinese dramas by online views over the past 8 years have been announced. The Knockout topped the list with approximately 200 million average views per episode, an important indicator of audience interest and market trends.
Commentary：Internet shutdown leaves out the “southern investor district”；protecting votes or saving the stock market？
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The exclusion of southern stock trading from communications blackout drills during Taiwan’s Han Kuang exercises has prompted suspicions of political favoritism and regional discrimination.
Canada’s prime minister has spoken with Trump and will accelerate negotiations；Canadian provinces refuse to lift bans on U.S. alcohol
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Several Canadian provinces have banned the sale of U.S. alcohol, escalating trade tensions. Prime Minister Carney spoke by phone with Trump and agreed to speed up negotiations, but concerns about the economic impact are growing.
AI compound annual growth of 32%！Deleveraging has unfairly punished high-quality stocks；what will lead the next wave？
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Google is developing a chip dedicated to AI, “Frozen v2.” Its processing performance is expected to be 6–10 times that of TPUs. Market turmoil stemming from increased capital spending by 台積電 and deleveraging is also drawing attention.
Intel earnings due；has its transformation story entered a new phase？
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Intel has again cut jobs in its data center division ahead of its second-quarter earnings report. Investors are focused on progress in its AI strategy and the sustainability of its restructuring.
Global memory stocks stage a powerful rebound！Hong Kong’s 2x leveraged SK Hynix ETF jumps nearly 15%；South Korean stocks trigger the Sidecar mechanism
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Global memory stocks rebounded across the board, buoyed by gains in U.S. equities. A 2x leveraged SK Hynix ETF in Hong Kong rose nearly 15%, while South Korean stocks triggered the Sidecar circuit breaker after a sharp rise. The moves reflect optimism about a recovery in the semiconductor cycle, with investors actively building positions.
緯創 opens new Texas plant；Jensen Huang makes an appearance；produces the first NVIDIA GB300 in the United States and begins mass production
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
緯創 has opened its D1 AI smart factory in Texas, producing the first NVIDIA GB300 in the United States, with Jensen Huang attending the opening. The move strengthens the Taiwan-U.S. AI supply chain and advances a new model of smart manufacturing.
On the eve of AMD’s AI event, 輝達 makes a move：Vera Rubin platform enters mass production as 300 partners race to deploy it
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
On the eve of AMD’s AI event, 輝達 announced that its Vera Rubin platform has entered mass production, highlighting the importance of CPUs in the AI agent era and detailing deployments with more than 300 partners and a supply chain spanning 30 countries.
Two major headwinds prove less severe than expected！AI hardware stocks find support as the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rises for a second straight day
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Delays in data center construction and the impact of open-source AI models have been less severe than initially feared, prompting semiconductor stocks to rebound. AI-related capital spending forecasts remain intact, and the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index has risen for consecutive days.
Yen hits a 40-year low！Dollar rises past the 163 mark against the yen as risk of Japanese intervention grows
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The U.S. dollar rose to the 163-yen range against the yen for the first time since 1986, nearly 40 years ago, as the yen weakened further. Markets are wary of intervention by Japanese authorities. The move is being driven by U.S. monetary policy and the situation in the Middle East.
Is “good news is bad news” back？Citi index flashes a warning：U.S. stocks pull back on average for three weeks and take three months to recover
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The Citi Economic Surprise Index reached 50.3, and past patterns suggest the S&P 500 tends to fall for an average of 3 weeks and recover within 3 months. This points to the paradoxical market trend of “good economic news = falling stock prices,” and investors should remain cautious.
南亞科 and 華邦電 gear up for the AI agent era！These 4 major golden supply chains will be the biggest winners
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Chinese AI company Moonshot AI has unveiled Kimi K3, a large-scale model for AI agents. Semiconductor designs can be completed in 48 hours, ushering in an “efficiency revolution” in AI. 南亞科 and 華邦電 are among the 4 major supply chain beneficiaries expected to gain the most.
Musk warns SpaceX short sellers that their “survival rate is very low”；shares rebound 3%, ending a 7-session losing streak
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
SpaceX shares rebounded 3.1%, ending a 7-day losing streak. CEO Musk warned short sellers that their “survival rate is very low,” while a high short interest ratio is fueling share-price volatility. Upcoming test flights and earnings are in focus.
Pushing to bring pharmaceutical manufacturing back！Trump imposes new generic drug tariffs；after a two-year tax exemption, tariffs will be phased in at 100% and 200%
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Former President Trump announced that import tariffs on generic drugs would rise to 100% in 2 years and then to 200%. The policy is intended to encourage pharmaceutical production to return to the United States and could have a major impact on supply chains.
Taiwan Stocks Before the Open｜Taiwan stocks surge 1,783 points; watch for volume recovery today and earnings from Alphabet and Tesla
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Taiwan stocks rebounded strongly yesterday, with the weighted index surging 4.20%, supported by a return of funds to the semiconductor and AI supply chains. Investment trusts made heavy purchases while foreign investors were net sellers; volume recovery today and earnings reports will be key.
Against a backdrop of rising AI demand, 台積電 is considering price increases of up to 10% starting in 2027. 超微 shares soared after strong earnings, while 輝達 entered the CPU market. Semiconductor stocks broadly strengthened.
Is the AI opportunity being underestimated? Morgan Stanley says software stocks have fallen too far, names 8 major winners: Now is the time to invest
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Morgan Stanley is focusing on software stocks that have been excessively sold off amid the AI boom and recommends an “overweight” rating on 8 companies, including マイクロソフト. It expects the benefits of AI to shift to the application layer going forward.
Trump’s 10% temporary global tariffs expire Friday; White House says “new tariffs” will be introduced soon
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
As the 10% temporary global tariffs introduced by U.S. President Trump expire on the 24th, new tariff measures are looming. The United States may impose tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on 60 countries over forced labor concerns.
Don’t go all in on AI investments! Cramer: Diversification is the key to long-term success; recommends increasing holdings in healthcare, financials and other non-tech stocks
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
CNBC’s Jim Cramer warned of the risks of concentrating investments in AI-related stocks and stressed the importance of diversification into non-tech stocks, such as healthcare and financials. His message is an important call to reconsider investment strategies.
Companies mentioned：Micron、SanDisk、Johnson & Johnson、3M、CVS Health、Goldman Sachs、Wells Fargo、Bank of New York Mellon
Could U.S. semiconductor stocks fall another 20%? Analysts divided on the outlook
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
U.S. semiconductor stocks fell amid geopolitical risks and a rotation of funds, while deteriorating technical indicators have divided analysts. Uncertainty over the market outlook is growing.
Companies mentioned：Business Insider、Fundstrat、Piper Sandler、Bespoke Investment Group
Annual Securities Report — 58th fiscal year (2025/05/01–2026/04/30)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
Japan House Holdings filed its annual securities report for the 58th fiscal year. The report discloses financial and management information for investors and is important for ensuring transparency at listed companies.
Annual Securities Report — 30th fiscal year (2025/05/01–2026/04/30)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
Raccoon Holdings filed its annual securities report for the 30th fiscal year (2025/05/01–2026/04/30). The important document details the listed company’s finances and strategy and is relevant to investors and market participants.
Annual Securities Report — 67th fiscal year (2025/05/01–2026/04/30)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
株式会社共和工業所 published its annual securities report for the 67th fiscal year, detailing its performance and financial position from May 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026.
Amended Annual Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) — 21st fiscal year (2025/09/17–2026/03/16)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
Asahi Life Asset Management filed an amended annual securities report for the 21st fiscal year, seeking to build investor confidence by strengthening disclosure on investment trusts.
Annual Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) — 6th fiscal year (2025/11/07–2026/05/07)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
Fidelity Investments filed its annual securities report for the 6th fiscal year, disclosing the investment trust’s financial and operational status and contributing to transparency for investors.
Annual Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) — 1st fiscal year (2025/08/14–2026/04/22)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
Rakuten Investment Management filed its first annual securities report. The filing aims to improve transparency in investment trusts and strengthen investor protection, marking an important step in establishing a governance structure.
Annual Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) — 27th fiscal year (2025/10/25–2026/04/24)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
Fidelity Investments published its annual securities report for the 27th fiscal year. It is an important statutory disclosure document covering the investment trust’s operating status and financial information.