# AI News 180m Report｜2026-07-22 18:00–21:00 JST｜Page 3 of 3 One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 157 items from 3 sources; Japan, 103 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link. ## Flying to Thailand? Take Note: 1 New Rule Authorizes Security Staff to Open Checked Bags When Passengers Are Not Present; See the Latest Regulations at a Glance - Published: 2026-07-22T18:50:33+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11151034 - anchor: #n1646479 - Companies mentioned: The Thaiger Thailand’s Civil Aviation Authority will implement new security screening rules on October 16, allowing checked baggage to be opened and inspected when passengers are not present. The move aligns with international standards, improves efficiency and strengthens security controls. ## How Can You Tell a Real Rich Person from a Pretender? True Billionaires Don’t Wear Designer Labels or Drive Luxury Cars—These 5 Hidden Details Give Them Away - Published: 2026-07-22T18:48:12+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11151030 - anchor: #n1646480 Britain’s truly wealthy signal their status not with designer goods but through their postal codes, their children’s schools, sports, shopping bags and country homes. These “silent status symbols” reflect traditional class consciousness—an unspoken code understood only by those in the know. ## SK海力士 Expands U.S. Investment Again! Will Lutnick’s Wish Come True? Report Says It May Acquire Intel’s Ohio Wafer Fab - Published: 2026-07-22T18:40:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11151016 - anchor: #n1646481 - Companies mentioned: SK海力士、インテル、サムスン電子、NVIDIA、Apple、AMD SK海力士 is in talks with Intel to acquire its Ohio semiconductor campus, accelerating its U.S. memory production plans, responding to pressure from Washington and strengthening supply chain independence. ## Is Typhoon Hongxia Moving Past Taiwan Faster Than Expected? Weather Administration Reveals Closest Approach Time; Sea Warning Not Ruled Out - Published: 2026-07-22T18:34:49+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11151027 - anchor: #n1646482 Tropical Depression TD13 east of the Philippines could develop into Typhoon No. 12, Hongxia, and is expected to come closest to Taiwan on the 24th-25th. The Weather Administration has not ruled out issuing a marine warning, and the system is expected to have a significant impact on Taiwan’s weather. ## Netflix「1神片」意外爆紅！網讚還沒播完就秒睡：根本失眠救星、醫生也大推 - Published: 2026-07-22T18:24:06+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11150984 - anchor: #n1646483 - Companies mentioned: Headspace Netflix’s “Headspace Guide to Sleep” is back in the spotlight as a show that naturally lulls viewers to sleep. It has become a social media talking point as a remedy for insomnia, with some doctors also recommending it and viewers’ personal accounts spreading online. ## Su Chiao-hui Visits New Juguang Fire Brigade Building, Secures More Than NT$80 Million in Central Government Funding to Strengthen Emergency Response - Published: 2026-07-22T18:17:04+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11151022 - anchor: #n1646484 Legislator Su Chiao-hui visited the new Juguang Fire Brigade building and successfully secured more than NT$80 million in central government funding to improve firefighters’ working conditions, enhance emergency response and strengthen New Taipei City’s public safety system. ## Hsinchu City Launches Integrity Platform for Public Facility Land Readjustment Procurement! Kao Hung-an: Release Reserved Public Facility Land and Return It to the People - Published: 2026-07-22T18:14:47+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11151020 - anchor: #n1646485 The Hsinchu City Government has launched an integrity platform for public facility land readjustment procurement, advancing the release of land reserved for public facilities that has gone undeveloped for more than 25 years and returning it to the people. Mayor Kao Hung-an announced plans to prioritize two major readjustment projects and strengthen transparent governance. ## Fourth National Golden Rural Competition Gets Underway, Expanding Public Participation Through Diverse Judging Methods - Published: 2026-07-22T18:12:08+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11151018 - anchor: #n1646486 - Companies mentioned: ドイツ在台協会 The Agriculture Ministry has launched the 4th Golden Medal Rural National Competition to promote sustainable rural development, with an emphasis on participation by young people and local residents. It offers prizes of up to 500,000 yen and opportunities for international exchanges. ## Food Service Is More Than Bringing Dishes to the Table: Commerce Administration Brings Together Wang Mei-hua, Sheng Chih-jen and Top Chefs to Unpack the Art of Hospitality, Boosting the Value and Global Reach of Taiwan’s Dining Brands - Published: 2026-07-22T18:08:36+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11151017 - anchor: #n1646487 - Companies mentioned: 雲品國際、陽明春天、滬舍餘味、膳馨民間創作料理、沁園春、福容大飯店、台北老爺大酒店、瓦城、樂雅樂、林聰明沙鍋魚頭 The Ministry of Economic Affairs’ Commerce Administration held a food service innovation workshop, inviting Wang Mei-hua, Sheng Chih-jen and top chefs to discuss service design and promote higher-value, more international Taiwanese dining brands. The event emphasized that attention to the customer experience is key. ## Chi-Chi Biomedical Wins U.S. FDA IND Approval, Establishing International Regulatory Standing for Cell Therapy for Frailty Through Dual Taiwan-U.S. Filings - Published: 2026-07-22T18:04:16+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11151014 - anchor: #n1646488 - Companies mentioned: Longeveron Qiji Biomedical’s clinical trial application (IND) for a treatment for frailty has been approved by the U.S. FDA and submitted to Taiwan’s TFDA. The company has established its ability to meet international regulatory requirements in regenerative medicine and gained a foothold for global expansion. ## Strengthening the Capacity for Sustainable Community Development: Nantou County Revises Guidelines for Its Community Production and Construction Fund - Published: 2026-07-22T18:03:31+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11151013 - anchor: #n1646489 Nantou County amended the “Key Points for Establishing the Community Production and Construction Fund,” requiring communities to raise their own funds and township offices to conduct initial reviews. The changes aim to promote sustainable local development. ## Taoyuan Named a Five-Star City for Food Education! Cafeteria Dish “Red Frog Grass Jelly” Goes Viral; Su Chun-pin: Building a Twin Engine for Health and the Environment - Published: 2026-07-22T18:01:59+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11151012 - anchor: #n1646490 Taoyuan City has been named a five-star city for the second time in the “2026 Food Education City Survey.” Through innovative food and farming education initiatives such as “Red Frog Grass Jelly,” the city combines ecological conservation with local agriculture and showcases the results of sustainable governance. ## Motorist Let Pedestrian Pass, Then Went Around Behind Them—Still Got Ticketed! Facing a Fine of Up to NT$6,000; Reason for Penalty Revealed - Published: 2026-07-22T18:00:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11150960 - anchor: #n1646261 - Companies mentioned: WoWtchout、自由時報、新北市政府警察局板橋分局 A scooter rider in Taoyuan was ticketed despite yielding to a pedestrian and then passing behind them, sparking controversy. Police revoked the ticket because the road markings were unclear, highlighting a gap between enforcement standards and public understanding. ## Options for Moderate to High Myopia: University Eye Center Urges Attention to 4 Key Indicators; EVO ICL Collamer Lens Recommended for Divers and Workers in Extreme Cold - Published: 2026-07-22T17:59:25+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11151010 - anchor: #n1646262 A university ophthalmology department has outlined the benefits of EVO ICL Collamer intraocular lenses for people with moderate to high myopia and those working in extreme environments. The U.S. FDA expanded eligibility to age 60, making the lenses suitable for presbyopia as well. The technology is drawing attention as a new vision-correction option. ## 2026 Miaoli Ocean Tourism Festival Opens on Aug. 1, Featuring “Miaoli Coin” Reward Points Promotion - Published: 2026-07-22T17:58:59+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11151009 - anchor: #n1646263 - Companies mentioned: 台電通霄發電、中油探採事業部 The 2026 Miaoli Ocean Tourism Festival opens on August 1, featuring sand sculpture art, concerts and a “Miaoli Coin” reward points promotion. County Magistrate Chung Tung-chin is advancing marine conservation and local culture, an initiative with important implications for local tourism development. ## “Quantum Entanglement Across Lifetimes” Tops the Charts for 3 Straight Weeks; Mother-Daughter Authors Hsu Hsin-hua and Hsieh Hao-ni Renew Buzz Around Quantum Medicine - Published: 2026-07-22T17:52:31+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11151007 - anchor: #n1646264 “Quantum Entanglement Across Lifetimes,” co-authored by mother and daughter Hsu Hsin-hua and Hsieh Hao-ni, has topped the bestseller list for three consecutive weeks, bringing attention to quantum medicine and life sciences. The pair have long studied integrative medicine and put forward the idea of “a different kind of quantum medicine,” giving them influence in both academia and the marketplace. ## Happy China Steel! Childcare Center Opens, Completing Care Chain for Ages 0 to 2; Accepting 45 Infants and Toddlers Starting Aug. 3 - Published: 2026-07-22T17:48:28+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11151006 - anchor: #n1646265 - Companies mentioned: 台灣托育協會 China Steel’s welfare committee has opened a childcare center that will accept 45 children ages 0 to 2 starting August 3. Combined with the existing kindergarten, it creates a complete childcare system for ages 0 to 6, helping employees balance work and family life. The initiative has won recognition from the government and labor unions. ## Can the Monthly 300 Points on Senior Cards Be Used for Shopping and Unused Points Carried Over? Rumors Claim “Second-Generation Senior Cards” Are Being Issued to Everyone; Social Affairs Bureau Clarifies Benefits - Published: 2026-07-22T17:46:04+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11151000 - anchor: #n1646266 - Companies mentioned: 悠遊卡公司 The New Taipei City Social Affairs Department has refuted online rumors that senior cards are being replaced with second-generation cards. It clarified that the replacement program will begin in 2027, existing card benefits will not be affected, and also explained shopping points and replacement fees. ## Adulterated Cooking Oil Scandal Widens: Photo of Chen Shih-chung at a Drinking Stall Surfaces; Critic Asks if the Drinks Are Safe, DPP Lawmaker Fires Back, Accusing Him of Making Up a Story from a Photo - Published: 2026-07-22T17:44:24+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11150972 - anchor: #n1646267 Photos of Taiwanese politician Chen Shih-chung at a drinking gathering have been made public, prompting a wave of criticism from the opposition. The issue has sparked debate over public servants’ ethics and health risks. ## Taiwan High Speed Rail’s “1 Hidden Free Service” Revealed! Passengers Praise Its Thoughtfulness and Convenience; Many Say: “I Had No Idea!” - Published: 2026-07-22T17:42:46+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11150879 - anchor: #n1646268 - Companies mentioned: 台灣鐵路（台鐵） Taiwan High Speed Rail offers a free “paid-area pass” that allows people to accompany elderly passengers or those with mobility difficulties through the station to the platform without buying a platform ticket, prompting discussion and praise. ## Is China About to Win the Proxy AI War Against the U.S.? Australian Think Tank Says It Can “Crush” Western Models at Ultra-Low Cost - Published: 2026-07-22T17:40:56+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11150999 - anchor: #n1646269 - Companies mentioned: Z.ai、Moonshot、OpenAI、Anthropic、Microsoft、DeepSeek、Xiaomi、Google DeepMind、MIT、Stanford University、Artificial Analysis China’s low-cost AI models are gaining an edge in the cost competition of the agentic AI era and challenging high-priced Western models, the Australian Strategic Policy Institute has warned. ## Is a High-Dividend ETF the Safest Retirement Choice? Expert Warns of 3 Major Risks of Living Off Payouts: You’re Putting Your Asset Security on the Line - Published: 2026-07-22T17:38:25+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11150976 - anchor: #n1646270 Financial writer Wang Po-ta says relying solely on payouts from high-dividend ETFs in retirement carries three major risks, including an unbalanced portfolio and a real loss in asset value. He urges investors not to chase payouts blindly. ## Could the Chung Lien Carcinogenic Oil Scandal Have Been Prevented? Critics Blame 8 Years of “Legislative Negligence” Under Full DPP Control: Taiwan Consumed Tainted Oil for 26 Extra Days - Published: 2026-07-22T17:37:46+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11150977 - anchor: #n1646271 - Companies mentioned: 中聯油脂、南僑、福壽 中聯油脂 soybean oil was found to contain the carcinogen benzo[a]pyrene. The failure to amend the law over 8 years of Democratic Progressive Party rule to require third-party reporting delayed notification by 26 days, triggering a food safety crisis and political controversy. ## Seoul Mayor Fined 200,000 Won After First-Instance Conviction for Illegal Political Donations, Faces Job in Jeopardy - Published: 2026-07-22T17:35:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11150997 - anchor: #n1646272 Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon was convicted in the first trial of violating the Political Funds Act and fined about 219,000 yen. If the ruling is finalized, he could lose his post, dealing a blow to the conservative camp. ## “Demon Slayer” and “Spirited Away” Both Lose! Taiwan’s Most Discussed Anime TOP 10 Crown Goes to This Film: Detective Speeds Through a Highway and Takes Down the Bad Guys; Viewers Rave About the Thrills - Published: 2026-07-22T17:34:32+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11151001 - anchor: #n1646273 Animated films became a hot topic in Taiwan during summer vacation. According to the online buzz ranking by DailyView’s “Internet Temperature Gauge,” “Detective Conan: The Fallen Angel of the Highway” topped the list with 15,660 mentions from June 22 to July 21, 2026, making it the animated film most discussed by Taiwanese internet users. ## Huang Jen-hsun Names “1 Profession” With Annual Pay of Up to NT$3 Million That AI Can’t Easily Replace! Insiders Reveal the Hardships Behind It: Don’t Think It’s That Simple - Published: 2026-07-22T17:30:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11150362 - anchor: #n1646275 - Companies mentioned: NVIDIA NVIDIA CEO Huang Jen-hsun said plumbers and electricians are difficult for AI to replace and can earn up to NT$3 million a year, sparking discussion. Industry veterans stressed that the job requires years of experience and cannot be mastered quickly. ## Latest Track of Typhoon Hongxia! It Will Be Closest to Taiwan on “This 1 Day”; 4 Counties and Cities Face the Highest Risk—When Weather Will Change Across Taiwan - Published: 2026-07-22T17:30:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11150995 - anchor: #n1646274 - Companies mentioned: 台湾颱風論壇｜天気特急、気象署 Tropical depression TD13 has developed into Typhoon Hongxia and is expected to come closest to Taiwan on Saturday. The probability of destructive winds exceeds 20% in 4 counties and cities, including Hualien-Taitung and Kaohsiung-Pingtung, raising concerns about worsening weather. ## How Long Can a Tesla Last? Latest Official Data Released: Remarkable Battery Health After 320,000 Kilometers Revealed - Published: 2026-07-22T17:28:29+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11150967 - anchor: #n1646276 Tesla says the batteries in the Model 3 and Model Y retain 80% of their health after 320,000 kilometers, demonstrating the long-term durability of electric vehicles. The data is based on real-world use of more than 9 million vehicles delivered worldwide, bolstering confidence in EV reliability. ## Where Can You Go on a Family Trip on a Limited Budget? Insiders Recommend 2 Countries With Affordable Prices That Beat Domestic Travel: A Four-Day, Three-Night Trip for Under NT$15,000 - Published: 2026-07-22T17:15:01+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11150963 - anchor: #n1646277 Ways for Japanese families to travel on a budget were discussed, with mail boats and overseas trips recommended. ## 國民黨2026提名全員底定！鄭麗文喊話725為食安團結上凱道：賴清德出來負責 - Published: 2026-07-22T17:09:28+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11150991 - anchor: #n1646278 The Kuomintang has finalized its nominees for the 2026 county and city elections, with 6 incumbent leaders seeking reelection. The party will gather for a campaign rally at its national congress on July 25. Cheng Li-wen called for unity against drugs and food safety problems and demanded that the Lai Ching-te government take responsibility. ## Huang Kuo-chang Claims Chiang Chih-kang Could Be Forced Out Over Tainted Oil Scandal; Executive Yuan Responds: Political Maneuvering Won’t Solve the Problem - Published: 2026-07-22T17:07:22+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11150971 - anchor: #n1646279 - Companies mentioned: 中聯公司 Taiwan People’s Party Chairman Huang Kuo-chang alleged that Food and Drug Administration head Chiang Chih-kang would step down over the tainted oil scandal. The Executive Yuan dismissed the claim as political maneuvering and said attention should be focused on food safety reform. The dispute highlights tensions between politics and public health. ## Police, Prosecutors and Investigators Crack Down on Four Seas Gang’s “Fraud and Money-Laundering Hub”! Tracing 8.4 Billion in Illegal Funds, Curbing Foreign Interference in Elections - Published: 2026-07-22T17:03:54+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11150969 - anchor: #n1646280 Taiwanese police, prosecutors and investigators broke up a fraud and money-laundering ring involving the Four Seas Gang, seizing NT$8.4 billion and preventing foreign funds from interfering in the 2026 local elections. The case carries major political and social implications. ## Relentless Push for Economic Growth! Huang Wei-che Visits Poland With Tainan Team to Pursue New Opportunities for Industrial Cooperation - Published: 2026-07-22T17:01:28+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11150996 - anchor: #n1646281 - Companies mentioned: 台湾ポーランド商業協会 Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-che led a business delegation to Poland’s Pomeranian Voivodeship to promote industrial cooperation in smart manufacturing and AI. The visit strengthens Taiwan-Poland economic and trade ties and highlights Tainan’s technological capabilities. ## Tesla’s Q2 Sales Rebound Fails to Ease Pressure From Its AI Gamble; 177-Times Price-to-Earnings Ratio Faces a Test - Published: 2026-07-22T20:00:03+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網 - Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6542781 - anchor: #n1646600 - Companies mentioned: 比亚迪 (BYD) Tesla is set to report its second-quarter 2026 results. Deliveries rebounded sharply to more than 480,000 vehicles, but AI investment pushed cash flow into negative territory. Whether its 177-times price-to-earnings ratio is sustainable depends on progress in autonomous driving. ## Taiwan stocks swing sharply in June! Brokerage profits fall 18% month on month, but still soar to NT$144.09 billion in the first half - Published: 2026-07-22T19:46:32+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網 - Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6542986 - anchor: #n1646601 - Companies mentioned: 证交所 Taiwan stocks experienced sharp swings in June, with brokerage profits down 18% month on month, but still soaring to NT$144.09 billion in the first half. Strong earnings momentum in the securities industry points to an active market. ## Research: AI industry officially enters commercialization, ushering in a new transformation for networking and telecom industries - Published: 2026-07-22T19:45:19+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網 - Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6530111 - anchor: #n1646602 - Companies mentioned: Counterpoint Research The MWC Shanghai exhibition showed that the AI industry has entered the commercialization phase, with competition shifting toward integration and deployment. Telecom and networking companies are advancing new business models, driving transformation across the industry chain. ## Taiwan and US stocks fluctuate at high levels; institutions favor Korean stocks with “high growth and low valuations” for second-half positioning - Published: 2026-07-22T19:37:51+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網 - Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6542950 - anchor: #n1646603 - Companies mentioned: 三星電子、SK海力士、NVIDIA、特斯拉 Dah Hwa Bank Investment Trust launched an ETF (009829-TW) tracking South Korea’s KOSPI 50 Index, citing Korean stocks’ high-growth and low-valuation advantages amid the AI trend. The fund will begin accepting subscriptions on Aug. 3. ## Oil shock reignites rate-hike fears! US long-term Treasury yields breach key threshold, with next week’s Fed meeting in focus - Published: 2026-07-22T19:30:03+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網 - Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6542779 - anchor: #n1646604 - Companies mentioned: RBC Capital Markets、CME、フランス外貿銀行 U.S. long-term bond yields rose amid Middle East tensions and higher crude prices, reviving inflation concerns. Expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike are growing, and next week’s meeting is in focus. ## Middle East conflict intensifies; Brent crude tops $95 for the first time since June 11 - Published: 2026-07-22T19:24:08+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網 - Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6542995 - anchor: #n1646605 - Companies mentioned: ING、高盛、バーンスタイン Brent crude topped $95 per 1 barrel for the first time since June 11 as military tensions in the Middle East escalated. Concerns about energy supplies are dominating markets, with geopolitical risks on the rise. ## Chunghwa Telecom signs 2-year MOU with Fujitsu and 1Finity to advance all-optical network applications in Taiwan - Published: 2026-07-22T19:10:43+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網 - Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6542954 - anchor: #n1646606 - Companies mentioned: 富士通株式会社、1Finity Inc. Chunghwa Telecom signed a 2-year MOU with Fujitsu and 1Finity to jointly advance all-optical networks and quantum technology in Taiwan, bolstering digital infrastructure for the AI era and carrying significant strategic importance. ## 【High-volume, sharply rising stocks roundup】Is Taiwan stocks’ major rebound real or false?! 【和成】⊕⊕ Goes on the offensive! The “2 key factors” behind the next market leaders revealed! - Published: 2026-07-22T19:00:10+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網 - Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6542985 - anchor: #n1646419 - Companies mentioned: 台积电、联发科、和成 Taiwan stocks staged a major rebound, with the weighted index rising 592.91 points to close at 44825.78. Heavy buying by foreign investors and investment trusts signaled long-term confidence in the AI industry. Tech stocks such as 台积电 and 联发科 performed strongly, with AI-related industries drawing investor attention. ## Taipei Main Station mall to operate until 15:00 on July 24 as operators change in line with handover - Published: 2026-07-22T18:55:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網 - Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6542952 - anchor: #n1646420 - Companies mentioned: 微風集團、新光三越、全家超商、雄獅旅遊、易遊網 The Taipei Main Station mall will close early at 15:00 on July 24 for a handover as its operator changes from Breeze to 新光三越. Normal operations will resume the following day. The move affects retail and dining inside the station, but train services will not be affected. ## Ability Enterprise finalizes 2-yuan dividend, goes ex-dividend on Aug. 19; first-quarter net profit surges 1.7 times, EPS reaches 0.73 yuan - Published: 2026-07-22T18:51:04+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網 - Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6542951 - anchor: #n1646421 Ability Enterprise announced that its first-quarter 2026 net profit rose 1.7 times year on year, with EPS reaching 0.73 yuan. It also confirmed an ex-dividend date of Aug. 19 and a cash dividend of 2 yuan, a 12-year high, reflecting steady business growth. ## Hong Pu completes its first-ever share buyback since listing ahead of schedule, purchasing 6,000 lots at an average price of 19.53 yuan per share - Published: 2026-07-22T18:46:24+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網 - Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6542834 - anchor: #n1646422 宏普建設 bought back 6,000 of its own shares for the first time in 30 years since its listing, completing the purchase ahead of schedule at an average price of 19.53 yuan. The move aims to support the share price and maintain shareholder value, sending a positive signal to the market. ## Buy the wrongly punished, pick up bargains, 國巨, 華邦電⊕, 上詮⊕ - Published: 2026-07-22T18:43:16+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網 - Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6542953 - anchor: #n1646423 - Companies mentioned: 國巨、華邦電、上詮、美光、SK海力士 After a panic-driven sell-off, Taiwan stocks staged a technical rebound, supported by the AI industry and fund flows. Analysts say the medium- to long-term bull market remains intact, and pullbacks offer a buying opportunity. ## US bombs Iran for 11 straight days, sending international oil prices up 4%! US secretary of state: Tehran has no intention of engaging seriously in peace talks - Published: 2026-07-22T18:30:06+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網 - Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6542901 - anchor: #n1646424 - Companies mentioned: Deutsche Bank、ING、CME Group The U.S. military has carried out strikes against Iran for 11 consecutive days, sending international crude prices up 4%. The U.S. State Department criticized Iran for not being serious about peace talks, as tensions persist. ## A new direction for AI investment? Research names “5 stocks” as undervalued, under-the-radar AI plays - Published: 2026-07-22T18:30:03+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網 - Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6542716 - anchor: #n1646425 - Companies mentioned: Visa、Salesforce、ServiceNow、Evolent Health、Pagaya Technologies、NVIDIA、Anthropic、高盛グループ、Netflix A study identified 5 S&P 500 stocks that are undervalued by the market despite deeply integrating AI. They are drawing attention as investors seek alternatives to soaring AI stocks. ## 〈Tainted oil food-safety crisis〉Economics ministry rolls out measures: ample oil supplies with no price hikes, 7 non-compliant batches to be destroyed, and assistance with class-action claims - Published: 2026-07-22T18:24:31+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網 - Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6542811 - anchor: #n1646426 - Companies mentioned: 鬍鬚張股份有限公司、台灣罐頭食品工業同業公會 Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs has addressed a food safety issue involving cooking oil, deciding to allow the resale of 19 batches of compliant products and dispose of 7 batches. It said the measures would ensure stable supply and prices, and pledged support for affected companies. ## AI demand squeezes capacity: will the DRAM shortage last 10 years? - Published: 2026-07-22T18:20:03+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網 - Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6542668 - anchor: #n1646427 - Companies mentioned: 威剛科技、三星、SK 海力士、美光、TrendForce、瑞銀、摩根士丹利 A surge in AI demand has tightened DRAM supplies, with some in the industry expecting the shortage to last 10 years. A shift to HBM production is reducing conventional DRAM output, raising concerns about soaring prices and knock-on effects for PCs and smartphones. ## Does the margin maintenance ratio reveal the bottom? “Excellent buying opportunity” emerges after market deleveraging, with Google earnings week set to take the baton! - Published: 2026-07-22T18:17:54+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網 - Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6542903 - anchor: #n1646428 - Companies mentioned: 台積電、鴻海、聯發科、欣興、光聖、創意、Google Taiwan’s stock market continued to rebound after deleveraging, with the margin maintenance ratio recovering to 150%. Expectations for AI-related stocks are rising ahead of Google’s earnings report, as analyst Chen Chih-lin explains investment strategies. ## Volatility intensifies in July and August! A guide to trading Taiwan stocks - Published: 2026-07-22T18:16:08+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網 - Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6542902 - anchor: #n1646429 - Companies mentioned: 台積電、輝達、凱基、統一、安聯、富邦、群益、群創、友達、國巨、華新科 Taiwan stocks rebounded after their largest single-day drop in history in July, signaling a possible bottom, but the market remains volatile. Investors should adjust their strategies, focus on AI and the semiconductor supply chain, and use ETFs to build positions in stages. ## 技嘉小金雞技宸7/27登興櫃 訂單能見度高今年營運看增 - Published: 2026-07-22T18:15:26+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網 - Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6542790 - anchor: #n1646430 - Companies mentioned: 技嘉 技嘉’s industrial computer subsidiary 技宸 is set to begin trading on the emerging stock market on July 27. Growth is expected to continue, driven by demand for AI at the edge and strong visibility in vertical markets. ## D-Link’s global robotics push has secured orders; company targets aging-population market with companion robots - Published: 2026-07-22T18:09:46+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網 - Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6536846 - anchor: #n1646431 - Companies mentioned: 奥義智慧、MD-SAP、GigaPrize、三惟智聯、卡本、百達、雲林科技大學 D-Link has established a subsidiary, 友訊機器人, to enter the companion robot market for an aging society and single-person households. It plans to launch its first model in the second quarter of 2027. ## 40-times leverage, instant liquidation! US retail investors flock to crypto perpetual futures contracts; consumer group slams them as the most dangerous product in crypto - Published: 2026-07-22T18:00:04+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網 - Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6542780 - anchor: #n1646201 - Companies mentioned: Kalshi、Coinbase、CFTC、芝商所グループ (CME) Newly approved cryptocurrency perpetual futures trading in the United States is attracting retail investors with 40 times leverage, but a consumer group has criticized it as “the most dangerous product in crypto.” Concerns are growing over forced liquidations and looser oversight. ## 〈Taiwan dollar〉Wide trading range of more than 2 jiao; closes at 32.375 yuan, down 3 fen - Published: 2026-07-22T17:55:29+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網 - Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6542813 - anchor: #n1646202 - Companies mentioned: 元大投顧、台積電 新台幣今日匯率震盪貶值3分至32.375元，資金外流壓力持續，台股受壓回檔。元大投顧分析，儘管AI供應鏈出現抄底買盤，但國際地緣風險與韓股去槓桿疑慮使市場趨向保守。 ## China Steel’s June pretax profit rises 8% month on month; US and European steel prices provide support as Asian buyers grow more cautious - Published: 2026-07-22T17:54:10+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網 - Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6542794 - anchor: #n1646203 China Steel posted a pretax profit of NT$1.466 billion in June, up 8.3% month on month, and returned to profit in the second quarter, mainly on strong support from US and European steel prices. Asian demand has entered its off-season and buyers are holding back, while overall operations improved markedly from a year earlier. ## 輝達Vera Rubin量產倒數！OpenAI、微軟率先測試 機架售價最高800萬美元 - Published: 2026-07-22T17:40:04+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網 - Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6542717 - anchor: #n1646204 - Companies mentioned: 輝達、OpenAI、マイクロソフト、Anthropic、CoreWeave、SpaceX、xAI 輝達の次世代AIサーバー「Vera Rubin」が量産に向け順調に進展。OpenAIやマイクロソフトなどがテストを開始し、1台700万～800万ドルで販売される見込み。これはAIインフラ需要の高まりを示す重要な進展です。 ## 〈Hong Kong stocks after the close〉Tech stocks tumble, dragging the Hang Seng Index down 0.95%; funds flow into gold and energy for safety - Published: 2026-07-22T17:39:11+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網 - Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6542812 - anchor: #n1646205 - Companies mentioned: 騰訊控股、網易、快手、MiniMax、建滔積層板、赤峯黃金、靈寶黃金、紫金礦業、兗煤澳大利亞、信義光能、滔搏、耐克、康諾亞、浦銀國際 Hong Kong stocks fell sharply on Wednesday, led by technology shares, with the Hang Seng Tech Index dropping more than 3%. Funds shifted to gold and energy for safety, reflecting concerns about the AI industry’s outlook and global capital flows. ## 〈Mainland China stocks after the close〉Both markets slide in afternoon trading, widening losses for the ChiNext Index; the 3 major indexes finish mixed - Published: 2026-07-22T17:30:05+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網 - Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6542082 - anchor: #n1646206 - Companies mentioned: 東吳證券、中原證券 China’s A-shares diverged on the 22nd, with the Shanghai Composite edging up while the ChiNext Index plunged 3.23%. Middle East geopolitical conflict and energy-inflation concerns weighed on the market. A short-term rebound is possible, but pressure is likely to persist in the medium term, reflecting a decline in global risk appetite. ## South Korean stocks rebound strongly as deleveraging nears its end; 摩根大通 estimates progress at 75% - Published: 2026-07-22T17:20:04+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網 - Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6542713 - anchor: #n1646207 - Companies mentioned: 摩根大通、摩根士丹利、SK海力士、三星電子 South Korea’s stock market rebounded after a sharp July decline, with deleveraging progress reaching 75%. Semiconductor stocks led the gains and foreign investors began buying again, improving the market’s risk-reward profile.