The next battle in foldable phones is about more than thinness: book-style models could account for up to 65%! Samsung’s dual-flagship Fold8 launch is really aimed at winning Apple users and control of the ecosystem
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Samsung has launched the Galaxy Z Fold8 and Fold8 Ultra foldable flagships, targeting users in Apple’s ecosystem and seeking to strengthen its control of the ecosystem through AI and cross-device integration.
Samsung event: Smartwatches become health early-warning centers! Galaxy Watch Ultra2 targets diving at 40 meters, while Watch9 integrates 5 vital signs
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Samsung Electronics unveiled the Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Watch9 in London, UK. Aimed respectively at extreme sports and everyday health monitoring, the watches strengthen AI and vital-sign integration, underscoring the company’s strategic positioning in the wearable-device market.
Singapore cabinet shake-up! Lawrence Wong promotes younger generation; minister’s resignation over “inappropriate interactions” adds uncertainty
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong carried out a Cabinet reshuffle, promoting younger officials. Resignations over the inappropriate conduct of some ministers were also a factor. The clear goal is to develop the next generation of leaders.
Samsung event: Foldable phone shipments forecast to rise 21%! Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is just 4.1mm thick when unfolded and supports cross-platform AirDrop file sharing
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Original三星於倫敦發表Galaxy Z Fold8、Fold8 Ultra與Flip8三款摺疊手機，主打4.1mm超薄設計、2億畫素相機與跨系統AirDrop傳輸，強化AI與生態圈整合，提升市場競爭力。
Origins of Lee Teng-hui’s “two-state theory” revealed! Lin Hsiao-ting decodes the evidence: that 1990 letter shows he had long believed in “the Republic of China in Taiwan”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Researcher 林孝庭 in the United States has found that Lee Teng-hui’s “兩國論” had already begun to take shape as “the Republic of China on Taiwan” in a 1990 letter to Bush. The findings offer a new account of the historical development of Taiwan’s sovereign position.
Can people in Japan now wear shorts to work? New Tokyo policy to cope with extreme heat unexpectedly sparks debate over “leg-hair harassment”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government recommended wearing shorts to work as a measure against extreme heat, but the issue of “leg-hair harassment” and gender-based differences in dress have come to light, broadening the social debate.
Chen Chien-jen says “drinking more water can flush out benzo[a]pyrene”; Chan Chang-chuan rebuts him: no evidence that drinking water reduces its toxicity
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Academia Sinica President Chen Chien-jen said drinking more water can flush out benzo[a]pyrene, but National Taiwan University public health professor Chan Chang-chuan disputed the claim, saying it has no scientific basis. Benzo[a]pyrene is a fat-soluble carcinogen that is mainly eliminated through bile, so drinking water has limited effect.
Trump’s social media platform plans to sell “early access to information”; lawmakers from both US parties warn the president not to cross the insider-trading line
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Trump Media & Technology Group, owned by former President Trump, is moving ahead with plans to sell financial institutions real-time post data from the social media platform Truth Social. Lawmakers from both the ruling and opposition parties have raised suspicions of insider trading, sparking political fallout.
Companies mentioned：Trump Media & Technology Group
Taiwan Tourism Research and Training Institute inaugurated! Cho Jung-tai sets goal of making tourism a trillion-dollar industry; what strategies can help Taiwan go global?
Is Taiwan getting its drone procurement priorities wrong? Former Defense Ministry official recommends buying “this model”: it can strike effectively as soon as war breaks out
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Former Taiwan Defense Ministry official Lu De-yun criticized the Executive Yuan’s NT$210 billion drone budget for focusing too heavily on defensive models. He argued that Taiwan should procure long-range attack drones to achieve effective deterrence and asymmetric warfare capabilities, improving its ability to strike immediately in wartime.
Test drive: Average fuel economy of 19.9km/L! Citroën C5 Aircross adopts P2 hybrid technology—how does it redefine “driving comfort”?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Citroën’s new C5 Aircross arrives with a P2 hybrid system. With fuel economy of 19.9 km/L and its “magic carpet” suspension, it redefines comfort and sets a new benchmark for the family SUV market.
Is the food-delivery law failing as soon as it takes effect? Platforms accused of disregarding new rules and deducting pay; Taiwan People’s Party slams Labor Ministry for “protecting operators instead of reviewing their conduct”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
On the first day Taiwan’s Delivery Worker Protection Act took effect, platforms were reportedly still paying workers under the old system in disregard of the new law. The Taiwan People’s Party criticized the Labor Ministry’s passive response as delivery workers’ incomes fell sharply.
Should people in Taiwan be concerned? Ming Chu-cheng warns China’s new internet law “regulates everything”: repeated violations could make people disappear
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
China has unveiled a draft law to tighten internet regulations, and 明居正 warned that Taiwanese people could also be affected. The law could apply to Taiwanese people and individuals and organizations overseas.
Was Akio Yaita attacked because he was “mistaken for someone else”? Ming Chu-cheng analyzes Taiwan Affairs Office remarks: the KMT should see the true nature of the CCP
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
矢板明夫 of 印太戦略智庫 was attacked by a Chinese national, and China’s Taiwan Affairs Office described it as an “accidental incident driven by righteous indignation.” 明居正 criticized the nature of the Chinese Communist Party and warned the Kuomintang.
Lianjing Co. voluntarily reports that benzo[a]pyrene levels in its camellia oil failed to meet standards; health bureau orders production line to halt immediately and launches product removal and recall
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Lianjing Co. voluntarily reported that benzo[a]pyrene in its camellia oil exceeded the limit. The New Taipei Health Bureau ordered production to stop immediately and launched a product removal and recall. The incident highlights the importance of proactive food-safety management.
Implementation measures for Energy Management Act amendments remain unclear! Chen Ting-fei calls for differentiated subsidiary regulations and a reasonable transition period for businesses
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
During questioning in the Legislative Yuan, legislator Chen Ting-fei said businesses support amendments to the Energy Management Act, but unclear subsidiary regulations have caused anxiety in the industry. She urged the Ministry of Economic Affairs to establish differentiated rules and provide a reasonable transition period to ease the burden on businesses.
New Taipei’s Big Dome confirmed for the Shulin Fifth Industrial Park site! Creating a fourth downtown and elevating the city’s international profile
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
New Taipei Mayor Hou Yu-ih announced that the New Taipei Big Dome will be built at the Shulin Fifth Industrial Park site. The 50,000-seat international multifunctional venue will help establish Greater Shulin as the city’s fourth downtown, boosting regional development and tourism.
Paper Windmill’s “Polly Goes Home” comes to National University of Kaohsiung on 7/26; free family theater invites children and adults to enjoy the summer together
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Kaohsiung City Government’s Land Administration Bureau will stage the free family play “Polly Goes Home” at National University of Kaohsiung on July 26, combining promotion of land development achievements with environmental education to encourage family participation and a sense of belonging to the city.
Phase 3 urban plan for the Ciaotou New Town passes review; Kaohsiung City Government: balancing industry, transport and ecology to build a new core for northern Kaohsiung
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
高雄市政府 announced that the Phase 3 urban plan for Ciaotou New Town has passed review. The plan will balance environmental conservation, cultural preservation, transport infrastructure and industrial development to build a new core for northern Kaohsiung.
Huang Wei-che makes whirlwind 40-hour visit to Poland, pursuing economic diplomacy and deeper cooperation in AI and smart manufacturing
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-che led a delegation on a 40-hour visit to Poland, focusing on cooperation in AI and smart manufacturing to deepen Taiwan-Poland economic diplomacy and help businesses expand into the European market.
Lost Silkie chicken found hiding in a pile of tires; New Taipei offers free leg bands to improve chances of getting home
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A Silkie chicken that wandered into a pile of waste tires at an auto repair shop in New Taipei City was rescued and returned to its owner. In response, the New Taipei City Animal Protection Office is offering free leg bands for pet birds to help prevent them from getting lost.
Kaohsiung honors 18 model community-building projects; Chen Chi-mai: creating a warm, livable and happy city
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Kaohsiung City Government honored 18 outstanding community-building projects. Mayor Chen Chi-mai emphasized the importance of resident participation in creating a livable city.
Did questioning leak the “country of origin for the RDX explosives” and derail procurement? Wang Hung-wei angrily retorts: Fu Mai’s press release gave it away
How can a war be fought when the internet is down? Experts reveal the real challenge of urban resilience drills: communications and information capabilities can instantly fall to zero
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwanese expert 周宇平 said the 2026 “Urban Resilience Exercise” should test whether the armed forces can withstand a scenario in which communications are completely cut off and their “communications and information capabilities instantly drop to zero.” He said separating communications for peacetime and wartime is important.
Shennong Market comes to Aozihdi on 7/25 and 26! Hundreds of small farmers gather, with millet-fermented chili sauce filling the air for summer
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The “Shennong Market,” hosted by the Kaohsiung City Government Agriculture Bureau, will be held July 25 and 26 at Aozihdi Forest Park. 百 small-scale farmers will gather to offer local agricultural products and food-and-farming experiences, promoting regional agriculture and interaction with residents.
Lai Jui-lung discusses food safety and city governance! He advocates amending laws to strengthen source management and aims to lead Kaohsiung into another golden decade
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
DPP Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Lai Jui-lung, addressing the food-safety incident involving Chung Lien Oils, advocated amending laws to strengthen source management and reporting systems. He also put forward proposals to continue Kaohsiung’s development and upgrade its semiconductor and AI industries, aiming to lead the city into another golden decade.
How can it miss the AI boom? The sticky-note giant quietly stakes a claim, with 3M using “new fiber-optic technology” to land major orders from cloud data companies
台積電 launches a major capacity expansion! Ramping up 2-nanometer chips and advanced packaging— which suppliers will be the big winners?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
台積電 raised its 2024 capital expenditure forecast to US$64 billion, boosting capacity for 2-nanometer chips and advanced packaging. The move reflects strong AI demand, reinforces its leading position and drives growth across the supply chain.
The Kaohsiung City Government has teamed up with 鴻海 to add a voting feature to its digital citizen platform. At the Dagang Ice event, the feature cut vote counting time by more than 90%, advancing smart governance.
111 businesses inspected in special operation! Houjin Creek water quality tests below effluent standards; Environmental Protection Bureau installs real-time monitoring system
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Kaohsiung Environmental Protection Bureau conducted special inspections of 111 businesses along Houjin Creek. Multiple water-quality indicators were below effluent standards, and a real-time monitoring system was installed to strengthen oversight. The move can help identify pollution sources promptly and improve environmental governance.
Mega Dome site finalized in Shulin! New Taipei’s fourth downtown takes shape; Su Chiao-hui: A capable new mayor is needed to take over and complete the project
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
New Taipei City Mayor Hou You-yi announced that the Mega Dome will be located in Shulin, forming the city’s fourth downtown. Candidate Su Chiao-hui said she was ready to take over, stressing that a new mayor with the ability to get things done and an international outlook is needed to complete the project, which has major significance for local development.
【ココマイスター】Launches “セルモン エスカル,” a new tote bag reviving “サファン,” previously sold for a limited time in the Mat Shrink series. It is made with Taurillon shrink leather crafted by a long-established French tannery.
The 10 acts advancing to the final of the “High School Light Music Grand Prix 2026 Summer,” which will determine the No. 1 high school band, have been announced. An accompanying singer-songwriter grand prix has also been announced.
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Facts
The final will be held in Yokohama Minato Mirai on August 20, 2026
The final will be livestreamed on Otoraji YouTube on August 20 (Thursday) at 18:00
The following day, August 21, the “High School Light Music Grand Prix Music Festival 2026” will be held
From 16:00 on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026
Original2026年7月22日〜9月13日まで
Livestreamed on Otoraji YouTube on October 17, 2026 (Saturday)
Companies mentioned：Awesome City Club、MOROHA、OKAMOTO'S、Zepp Shinjuku、MĀRAJAQK、MUSIQA、Mume!少女、ペタ、伽乱堂、俺らの出会いはハンバーガー、紅蓮華、草野華余子
【19th Asian Men’s Junior Handball Championship】Japan’s men’s junior (U-21) national team lost 26-28 to South Korea, finishing the preliminary round with 2 wins and 4 losses and heading to the 11th-place playoff on the 25th
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Japan 26-28 South Korea
Japan finished the preliminary round with 2 wins and 4 losses.
The team will play in the 11th-place playoff on the 25th.
11th-place playoff: July 25 (Saturday) at 10:00 (11:00 Japan time) vs. Hong Kong
“Dram -VIVANT THE ORIGIN STORY-” was produced using renewable energy generated on farmland! What is “Power Generation That Moves You,” the first drama collaboration launched by TBS GX?
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Facts
Established jointly with UPDATER in June 2025
Companies mentioned：TBS GX、TBS Green Transformation、TBS、U-NEXT、UPDATER、TBS Holdings
The heat is here! Swimwear bikinis, wholesale from the sewing factory. All kinds of swimwear bikinis from 300 yen per piece. Custom logo and name tag sewing available. In this era of a weak yen, buy directly from Chinese factories. Summer new products go on sale July 23, 2026, with a full-scale rollout.
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Facts
Made to order from 300 Japanese-language name tags
Made to order from 300 custom logos
300–700 yen per set
Companies mentioned：Yiwu Yuuto Import & Export Co., Ltd、義烏優豊株式会社、yuuto japan
[アヴェダ] 25 hair benefits in one bottle. Keep your hair beautiful with an exceptionally lightweight formula. Introducing “One for All Leave-In Treatment”
Make special memories together as a family! The live dinosaur show “Dinosaur Park” opens! An action-packed performance report has arrived. Running in 21 cities nationwide through Aug. 16, 2026.
Think you can win a lawsuit if AI was the reason you were fired? Meta employees reveal the harsh reality: all the evidence is in the company’s hands
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
A former Meta employee has sued, alleging discriminatory dismissal by AI. With evidence concentrated in the company’s hands, the case highlights the stark difficulty workers face in proving their claims.
〈U.S. Stocks in Early Trading〉Chip weakness and rising oil prices weigh on markets; major indexes open lower
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
U.S. stocks fell as semiconductor shares weakened and oil prices rose. Ahead of earnings reports from major tech companies including Alphabet, concerns are mounting over the sustainability of AI investment. This is a pivotal moment for the market’s overall direction.
AMD lands a massive AI order! Anthropic spends tens of billions of dollars on chips
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
AMD has signed a chip supply and investment agreement worth tens of billions of dollars with AI startup Anthropic, laying the groundwork to challenge NVIDIA in the AI infrastructure race.
The cost of TSMC’s U.S. expansion comes into view! Chip costs could be 50% higher than in Taiwan, putting gross margins under pressure
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
TSMC’s expansion of semiconductor manufacturing in the United States could push production costs up to 50% higher than in Taiwan, squeezing profit margins. Political pressure is behind the move.
World Bank: Escalating Middle East conflict could slow global economic growth to 1.3% in 2026
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The 世界銀行 chief economist warned that an escalation of the Middle East conflict could slow global economic growth to 1.3% in 2026 and worsen debt crises in poor countries, posing a major risk to the global economy.
Has the yen fallen so far that the central bank can no longer sit still? Markets bet the BOJ will raise rates again before October, with odds topping seven-tenths
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Following reports that the Bank of Japan is considering an early rate hike, markets put the likelihood of a rate increase by October at 72%. Yen weakness and inflation risks are accelerating policy decisions.
Are domestic travel lodging prices too high? Tourism Research Institute chair: Communication remains insufficient; consumers need to feel they are getting value
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The Taiwan Tourism Research and Training Institute, established by the Tourism Administration and the private sector, was launched on the 22nd. Its inaugural chair, 沈方正, described high tourism prices as a “lack of communication” and stressed the importance of delivering value.
Taiwan stocks add 2 stocks to the disposition list; Zhongtan Probe has fallen 27% in nearly 6 days and will be restricted through 8/5 starting tomorrow
European heatwave hits agriculture: Grain output plunges by 9 million tons, economic losses exceed 2 billion euros
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The European heat wave in June 2026 reduced grain production by 9 million to 10 million tons and caused economic losses of 2.1 billion euros. Climate change is dealing a severe blow to agriculture.
台積電 dividend hits a record high, but don’t celebrate inherited shares just yet! Tax bureau reveals the “day” that marks the dividing line for reporting dividend income
Space satellite and cryptocurrency stocks stop falling! Overseas ETF rally ignites; 00910 surges nearly 5% in a day
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
First Financial Space Satellite ETF (00910) surged nearly 5% in a day, driven by a return of funds to overseas ETFs and long-term tailwinds for the space economy. Space satellite and cryptocurrency themes stopped falling and rebounded, with strong momentum across the industry supply chain.