U.S. 10% baseline tariffs expire Friday; Greer to announce replacement plan
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2026-07-24 00:00–03:00 JST
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Taiwan | 鉅亨網（10）
At-home acute care insurance policies target 3 major infections; 3 insurers have applied to run pilot programs
Three Taiwanese life insurers have applied to pilot at-home acute care insurance policies covering three types of infections, including pneumonia, urinary tract infections and soft-tissue infections. The policies are expected to launch as early as the end of this year.
Companies mentioned：国泰人寿、富邦人寿、南山人寿
Central bank: Taiwanese save heavily; June retail investor sentiment gauge hits second-highest level at NT$4.4237 trillion
Taiwan’s central bank released its June financial data. Securities transfer deposit balances stood at ¥4.4237 trillion, the second-highest level on record. The figures point to strong household saving and a buoyant stock market, keeping policymakers on alert.
Lai Ching-te: Extreme weather has a profound impact on the public; proposes 3 core strategies to advance Taiwan’s sustainable development
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te convened the National Climate Change Response Committee and proposed three strategies to address extreme weather, emphasizing the capacity for sustainable development in society, energy and land use, which he said is highly important for policymaking.
Proposal to ease ban on fund managers using phones during trading? Financial Supervisory Commission: No proposal received from industry association yet
Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission said it had not yet received a formal proposal from industry groups to ease restrictions on fund managers’ use of mobile phones during trading hours. It said it was open to relaxing the rules.
Companies mentioned：投信投顧公会、台湾アメリカ商會
Investors lose patience with AI bills! Alphabet takes the first hit; Microsoft and Amazon could be next
Alphabet shares plunged despite strong cloud growth, as investors focused on rising AI spending. Investor concerns are growing, with possible spillover effects for Microsoft and Amazon.
Companies mentioned：Microsoft、Amazon、Google
Where has the wave of layoffs gone? U.S. initial jobless claims last week fell back to 1969 levels
Initial U.S. jobless claims fell to their lowest level since 1969, signaling stability in the labor market. This suggests companies are holding back on layoffs, giving the Federal Reserve room to address inflation.
Companies mentioned：Federal Reserve、U.S. Department of Labor、Bloomberg、Reuters
U.S. secretary of state: Trump’s military policy toward Iran is “an eye for an eye”; experts warn Gulf tensions are unlikely to ease soon
U.S. Secretary of State Rubio vowed that Iran would face “an eye for an eye,” underscoring military pressure. Experts say tensions in the Gulf are unlikely to ease in the short term.
China resumes issuing permits for robotaxis; 百度 and 小馬智行 shares both rise
China has resumed issuing permits for robotaxi testing after a pause of several months, sending shares of 百度 and 小馬智行 higher. Regulators have completed safety reviews and signaled support for the renewed deployment of autonomous driving technology.
Companies mentioned：百度、小馬智行、文遠知行、Momenta、Alphabet、Waymo
Wall Street arbitrage myth fades! Hedge funds begin scaling back popular Treasury trade
The U.S. Treasury basis trade is losing appeal as price gaps narrow. Hedge funds are beginning to pull back, raising concerns about the impact on market structure.
Companies mentioned：摩根士丹利、高盛、Millennium Management、ExodusPoint、Citadel、Capula
Taiwan | 中央社 CNA（7）
China suspected of stealing AI models; White House: Monitoring the situation and ensuring U.S. leadership
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- September meeting
Companies mentioned：OpenAI、Anthropic、月之暗面、Moonshot AI、阿里巴巴
Red Sea tensions rise; international oil prices surge past $100, European shares close lower
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- Broke through the symbolic threshold of $100 a barrel
- 倫敦FTSE 100指數 fell 77.80 points, or 0.73%
- Closed at 10639.17 points
- 法蘭克福DAX指數 plunged 392.29 points, or 1.56%
- Closed at 24763.12 points
- 巴黎CAC 40指數 fell 138.80 points, or 1.64%
- Closed at 8299.09 points
Companies mentioned：葉門叛軍青年運動、Houthi、美國、布倫特北海原油、倫敦FTSE 100指數、法蘭克福DAX指數、巴黎CAC 40指數
No. 12 typhoon sea warning issued; heavy rain forecast for eastern Taiwan on the 25th
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- No. 12 typhoon
- About 680 kilometers southeast of Eluanbi
- Moving at 25 to 28 kilometers per hour
- Original中心氣壓998百帕
- Maximum sustained winds near the center: 18 meters per second
- The average radius of winds at level 七 is 60 kilometers.
- Gusts could reach force 8 to 9
- Waves over 3 meters high
No. 12 typhoon sea warning issued; initial warning area includes the Bashi Channel
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- 680 kilometers
- 25 to 28 kilometers per hour
- Original中心氣壓998百帕
- Maximum sustained winds near the center: 18 meters per second
- The average radius of winds at level 七 is 60 kilometers.
Companies mentioned：中央氣象署、世界氣象組織、東京區域專責氣象中心、日本氣象廳
Original中國海警艦艇釣魚台海域巡航 宣稱依法維權活動
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- Earlier this month
- Two China Coast Guard vessels
Companies mentioned：中国海警局、日本海上保安厅
Updated toll from Chongqing landslide: 11 dead, 50 missing
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- 11 people killed
- 10 people injured
- 50 people missing
Companies mentioned：大陸委員會、央視新聞
Attacks in southern Thailand leave 5 dead and 6 injured; military launches large-scale manhunt
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- 5 soldiers killed
- 6 civilians injured
- About 21 kilometers from the attack site
- 10-year-old boy remains hospitalized with a leg injury
Companies mentioned：泰國公共電視台、The Thaiger、曼谷郵報、民族報、泰國第一新聞台
Japan | PR TIMES（7）
25.3-inch color e-paper display enters the 60FPS era: Bigme launches B251 Pro
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- 25.3-inch color e-paper display
- Maximum frame rate rises to 60FPS from 21FPS on the B251
- Resolution: 3200×1800
Companies mentioned：Bigme、Shenzhen Dawo Cloud Reading and Writing Technology Co., Ltd.
yuma yamaguchi × Mai Haylee × 日髙晴野 release new single “(All My Chances) Come with My Sweat,” the ポカリスエット香港 commercial song, on July 24, 2026
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- Release: Friday, July 24, 2026
- Has worked on more than 300 commercial music tracks
Companies mentioned：ポカリスエット香港、YUGE inc.、KHORDLINE inc.、IRMA Records Japan、Netflix、ISSEY MIYAKE、NHK、RADWIMPS、Ye、Kanye West、FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL
[CANMAKE] Discovering new cosmetics can mean discovering a new you. Two brand films carrying the message “YOU CANMAKE IT!” released simultaneously ♡
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- Two brand films
- From Friday, July 24, 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社井田ラボラトリーズ、キャンメイク、asmi
[TVer] The anime “Chiikawa” to stream episodes 120 onward for free for a limited time starting Friday, July 24, 2026
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- Aug. 23 (Sun.), 23:59
Companies mentioned：TVer、フジテレビ、ちいかわ製作委員会、映画ちいかわ製作委員会
“Possibilitie,” a collaboration by Grammy-nominated German producer Shuko and Laureen Mobo and La Reezy, will be released on July 24
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- Streaming start date and broadcast premiere date: Friday, July 24, 2026
Companies mentioned：Shuko、Laureen Mobo、La Reezy、SWEET SOUL RECORDS、The Orchard Japan
Finnish artist Misha will release “Skyline,” a collaboration with Jussi Halme and Relyae, on July 24
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- OriginalSpotify で累計1 億回を超えるストリーミング再生を記録している
- “Funny Funk,” released in 1983
- Has worked as a producer, composer and keyboardist for more than 40 years
Companies mentioned：Misha、Jussi Halme、Relyae、SWEET SOUL RECORDS
French producer and multi-instrumentalist Blanka will release the new single “Movin’” on July 24
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- Original情報解禁日：2026年7月24日（金）0:00AM
- Streaming start date and broadcast premiere date: Friday, July 24, 2026
Companies mentioned：Blanka、La Fine Équipe、La Boulangerie、Guts、Onra、Wax Tailor、Chinese Man、Kool Keith、Deluxe、Gaël Faye、SWEET SOUL RECORDS
Taiwan | 風傳媒（6）
Original油價再飆漲！高盛示警Q4重返120美元 美債殖利率創半年新高 通膨警報再響
Oil prices surged amid tensions in the Middle East, with Brent crude topping $100. 高盛 warned prices could reach $120 in Q4. U.S. Treasury yields also rose, reviving inflation concerns. A strong labor market is shifting interest rate expectations.
Companies mentioned：高盛、FWDBONDS
U.S.-China AI showdown: Who will win? Tang Xianglong says “the U.S. is facing difficulties”: It’s true that Chinese models are overtaking it
China has overtaken the United States in AI model usage, boosting its competitiveness through an open-source strategy. Media personality 唐湘龍 pointed to confusion in U.S. AI policy. This signals a tectonic shift in the global AI race.
Companies mentioned：OpenRouter、華為、台積電、輝達
Taiwan stocks stabilizing in Q3—is it time to invest? Expert recommends adding these stocks, warns market could still face plenty of turbulence
Taiwan stocks have recently entered a period of high-volatility consolidation. Expert Xie Fuxu recommends increasing cash-like holdings and adding select stocks, such as 華新 and 華邦電, while analyzing potential market risks and investment opportunities.
Companies mentioned：台積電、華新、華邦電、神基、捷敏-KY
Foreign investors see potential in China’s AI growth? Chen Fengxin predicts “this market” could become an investment opportunity
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- The market capitalization of China-related companies is about $4 trillion
- About 10% of the global AI market capitalization
- About 16% of global AI-related revenue
- Global funds allocate only 1.2% to China’s AI industry
- The potential valuation of China’s AI industry could reach a growth rate of 50% to 100%
Companies mentioned：高盛、中際旭創、騰訊、阿里巴巴
Employer contributions under the new labor pension system have remained at 6% for over 20 years; labor groups call for an increase, and the Labor Ministry responds
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Interview》Taiwan band A_Root heads to Fuji Rock! No slow songs as they rock Naeba and showcase Taiwanese hospitality
Taiwanese band A_Root was selected for the ROOKIE A GO-GO stage at Fuji Rock, representing Taiwan at an international music festival. As the band marks its 10th anniversary, it is bringing an all-up-tempo set to the stage and showcasing Taiwanese-style enthusiasm, making the occasion especially meaningful.
Companies mentioned：FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL、搖滾台中